World’s Top Women’s Beach Volleyball Teams to Compete at Gwangalli Beach in Busan

The 2025 Busan Gwangalli International Women’s Beach Volleyball Tournament is set to take place from August 14 for four days at a special stadium on the iconic Gwangalli Beach in Busan’s Suyeong District.

This event, certified by the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB), is part of the Pro Tour Futures series and will bring together 28 of the world’s top women’s beach volleyball teams from 12 countries, including Brazil and the United States.

Twelve high-ranking teams, including four representing the host nation, will advance directly to the round of 16. The remaining 16 teams will compete in the preliminary matches for the final four spots in the main tournament.

The championship final is scheduled for 3 p.m. on August 17 and will be broadcast live on the MBC Sports channel.

Spectators can also look forward to a diverse range of side events, such as a captivating drone show unique to Gwangalli Beach, adding to the festive atmosphere. All matches will be free to attend, making world-class beach volleyball accessible to everyone.

Preceding the main competition, on August 12, the “Korea Beach Volleyball Season 1” tournament will feature Korea’s national team along with eight leading high school and university teams.

Oh Changhee, President of the Korea Beach Volleyball Federation, emphasized the sport’s rising international profile since beach volleyball became an official event at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, noting its iconic recent staging under the Eiffel Tower ahead of the Paris Olympics. He vowed, “We will elevate the Gwangalli International Women’s Beach Volleyball Tournament to the next level as a global sports event.”

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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