vendredi 14 mai 2010

WVBF ProTour 2010 Campeche (Mexico)

« A successful first edition in Mexico! »
(Lausanne April 10, 2010). The first leg of the Beach Volleyball World Championships ProTour 2010, organized under the auspices of the World Volleyball and Beach Volleyball Federation (WVBF), the only world volleyball institution to respect and fully implement the Olympic principles: democratically elections by secret ballots, financial transparency and development, has just ended on the beautiful beaches of Carmen in Campeche (Mexico). A festive atmosphere, an exceptional sport level and a radiant sun contributed to make this first edition a great success. Teams from around the world have struggled for three days to catch a spot on the podium. In the women's draw, the Lithuanian pair, living in the USA and newcomers on the world circuit, composed of Iwona Virilaite and Rasa Lodzik, defeated the favourites American Elizabeth "Liz" Pagano and Noel Frohman after a fantastic final (14 to 21, 21 to 15, 15 to 12). The third place was won by the Bolivian team who showed an interesting game and who were rewarded by this very good performance. The male draw was « dominated » by the Americans. The two USA engaged pairs managed in fact to reach the final. The title finally went to Mark Paaluhi and Clint Coe who have taken the best of their compatriots Mike Rupp and Ryan Ratelle after an one-way final (21 to 13, 21 to 17). All the other teams involved have shared the crumbs and it is ultimately the excellent Swiss pair Julien Dougoud – Clément Schoeb who completed the podium after the victory against Italy in the small final.
Campeche authorities and representatives have attended the awarding ceremony. Fernando Galindo Espinosa and Javier Trejo Garay, the World Volleyball and Beach Volleyball representatives in Mexico, have thanked specially and warmly the Campeche Sport Institute General manager, Mr. Jorge Carlos Hurtado, for his support and participation at this ceremony.
The Dominican Manuel Lara, WVBF Board member and delegate in Campeche, congratulated
Fernando Espinosa and Javier Trejo Garay’s team for the excellent organization of the
tournament.
Players will be next week in Cochabamba (Bolivia) before travelling to Europe for the Swiss and Italian steps. A beautiful show in perspective, the 2010 WVBF Protour is launched!

WVBF Protour 2010 in Cochabamba (BOLIVIA)

"Devilish Finals in Cochabamba, the WVBF South American Paradise for Volleyball and Beach Volleyball "
(Lausanne April 14, 2010) One week after a successful Inaugural step in Campeche (Mexico), the Beach Volleyball World Championships Protour 2010 took place for the third consecutive year in Cochabamba (Bolivia). Organized by the Bolivian Volleyball and Beach Volleyball Association under the auspices of the World Volleyball and Beach Volleyball Federation (WVBF), the Tournament was once again a real success thanks to both a beautiful weather and an High sport level.The women's draw was won by the Brazilian pair Marli de Souza / Ana Teixeira who defeated Johanna Balderrama and Franschesca Canedo from Bolivia, who after a faultless event in front of their public were defeated in the final (21 to 18, 21 to 15). Third place was won by another Bolivian pair composed of Claudia Pavisic and Mara Ortiz who beat the Canadian Stacey Clark and Jenifer Henderson in a classification match. Brazil as well won the men’s title after a breathtaking final against Bolivia. Very much supported by their public, Luis Garcia and David Ramirez made a good start by winning the first set 21 to 19. A bit paralyzed by the challenge, they suddenly made some mistakes. In the same time, Cristiano Martin and Diego Teixeira raised their game level upon to win the last two sets 21 to 13, 15 to 11. The Podium is completed by another Bolivian team : Bernardo Pavisic and Rene Barrientos. The WVBF and his President Jean Pierre Seppey particularly congratulate Bernardo Pavisic who besides being a brilliant athlete, is also WVBF board member and the Bolivian Volleyball and Beach Volleyball Association President, one of the world most active associations "thanks to the devotion and the work of members such as Bernardo Pavisic, his father Roberto and his family, our global institution is an important vector of ethical values and good governance in total compliance with the Olympic principles and charter. I want to congratulate Bernardo Pavisic for the work he is achieving every day to promote our sport in his country and in South America, always in a fair play and non-discrimination spirit”.
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