#budapestfutures

At the recent Budapest Futures stop on the 2025 Beach Pro Tour, Norway’s pair Nils Gunnar Ringoen and Even Stray Aas seized the men's gold, delivering a standout performance that continued their ascent in international beach volleyball. On the women's front, Czech duo Veronika Kleiblová and Andrea Lorenzová powered their way to gold, defeating Lithuania’s once-undefeated team in straight sets and asserting their place as emerging stars on the sand.

Men’s Final: Norway Prevails

Ringoen and Aas toppled the Dutch duo of Tom Sonneville and Quinten Groenewold in a final that showcased both their offensive precision and tactical awareness. Their victory marks the duo’s third Beach Pro Tour medal and cements their reputation as a formidably consistent pair in Futures-level competition.

Homegrown Bronze for Hungary

Adding to the tournament’s excitement, local Hungarian favorites Artur Hajós and Bence Attila Streli delighted the crowd by securing the bronze medal. Their podium finish offered a moment of triumph for the host nation and captured support across loud cheers from home fans.

Women’s Final: Czech Team Dominates

On the women's side, ninth-seeded Kleiblová and Lorenzová emerged as champions, racing to a 2–0 victory over Slovakia’s Ieva Dumbauskaitė and Gerda Grudzinskaite. Only dropping a single set through the entire tournament, their consistency and powerful play reflect a partnership poised for future elite success. Spain’s debut pairing Ana Vergara and Nazaret Florian also made a statement, earning bronze in their first outing together on the circuit.

Empowered Teams, Elevated Play

A notable pattern at Budapest Futures was the dominance of FIVB’s Empowerment-supported teams, accounting for five out of six medals across both competitions. This achievement highlights the impact of development programs and strategic support systems in elevating the next generation of beach volleyball champions.

Budapest Futures: A Launchpad for Rising Talent

Held at the Budapest Garden from September 4 to 7, with a prize pool of 5,000 EUR per gender, the Futures event continues to serve as a vital proving ground. Teams like Ringoen/Aas and Kleiblová/Lorenzová leveraged this stage to sharpen skills and build confidence ahead of more competitive tiers later in 2025’s Beach Pro Tour season.

Victory in Budapest signals more than just another trophy—it offers momentum, ranking points, and belief that these duos could make serious waves in Challenges and Elite 16 events ahead. Copy, paste, and celebrate these rising stars now.