DTS Liqui Fruit October Smash delivers beach volleyball action
The DTS Liqui Fruit October Smash Beach Volleyball Tournament delivered a day of exciting competition at the DTS Beach Volleyball Arena in Windhoek on Saturday, with 33 teams competing across four two-a-side categories.
The tournament attracted 10 men’s teams, eight ladies’ teams, nine U19 boys’ teams and six U19 girls’ teams, with favourable weather conditions providing an ideal setting for a full day of action.
In the men’s category, Simeon Ndaxula and Teodor Thomas claimed the title with a straight-sets victory over Jan-Erik Sack and Gerrit Jann, winning 21–18 and 21–19. Kuda Mahachi and Panashe Chiguta finished third.
The ladies’ final produced a closely contested three-set encounter, with Pia Lück and Nadia Böhm recovering from a first-set defeat to beat Albertina Mathew and Lameesh Harris 17–21, 21–17, 15–13. Carmen Curschmann and Maike van Doorn took third place.
Matheus Matheus and Nathan Nathan won the U19 boys’ title, defeating Heikkie Iipinge and Leonard Kambonde 21–14, 21–14 in the final. Raoul Frey and Aljeadro Gillmer finished third.
In the U19 girls’ category, Himeezembi Nguende and Alushe Sakeus secured the championship with a convincing 21–8, 21–13 victory over Kyra Ellinger and Larissa Redecker. Xenia Kubirske and Melina Redecker claimed third place.
The DTS Beach Volleyball Section thanked Liqui Fruit, the tournament’s main sponsor, for its support, which enabled the distribution of N$10,000 in prize money.
The sponsorship contributes to the development of beach volleyball in Namibia by rewarding players, encouraging participation across age groups and supporting the organisation of tournaments throughout the year.
The October Smash provided another platform for established competitors and emerging young players to showcase their skills, underlining the continued growth of beach volleyball in Namibia.
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