Ukraine and Italy secure prestigious continental club titles after thrilling finales at the beach volleyball tournament in Turkiye.
The CEV Beach Volley European Cup concluded in Alanya, Turkiye, delivering high-intensity matches, dramatic comebacks, and historic international triumphs for the participating continental clubs.
Ukraine’s Sunrise Beach Sports Academy Kyiv successfully defended their women's continental crown, while Italy’s ASD Beach Volley Training Beinasco claimed the men's championship trophy.
The international beach volleyball event showcased elite teams from across Europe, according to information published by fivb.
Sunrise Dominates Women's Tournament
The stellar Ukrainian squad featuring Anhelina Khmil, Daria Romaniuk, Valentyna Davidova, and Yeva Serdiuk secured their third consecutive podium finish after winning gold in 2025 and silver in 2024.
Sunrise Beach Sports Academy Kyiv cruised through the tournament without losing a single rubber in five ties played, dropping only a single set throughout the entire competition in Pool A.
In the final showdown, the Ukrainian powerhouse swept Spain’s Majadahonda with scores of 21-18, 21-12 and 21-18, 21-9, leaving the Spanish side with their second silver medal in tournament history.
ASD Beinasco Makes Italian History
The men's competition delivered an unprecedented victory as ASD Beach Volley Training Beinasco secured Italy's first-ever European Cup podium in either gender at the Alanya tournament.
Featuring athletes Davide Borraccino, Marco Viscovich, Raoul Acerbi, and Tiziano Andreatta, the Italian team staged a remarkable comeback in the final against Sunrise Beach Sports Academy Kyiv.
After dropping the first rubber, the Italian side rallied with a 2-1 and a commanding 15-6 win in the deciding set to capture the continental club championship title.
Podium Finishes and Final Standings
France’s Montpellier Beach Volley secured the women's bronze medal after a hard-fought battle against Spain's Braveheart Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, marking their first podium finish in European Cup history.
In the men's division, the Netherlands squad Serp in Packaging ZVH Zevenhuizen earned the bronze medal by defeating Turkiye's TVF Spor Lisesi Ankara in straight rubbers.
Co-hosts Alanya Belediye Spor and defending champions Re Beach Club Le Bois-Plage-en-Re finished strongly among the top European club competitors in Turkiye.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2026 CEV Beach Volley European Cup women's title?
Ukraine's Sunrise Beach Sports Academy Kyiv won the women's title, defending their crown after dominating the tournament in Alanya without losing a single rubber.
Which team claimed the men's championship in Alanya?
Italy's ASD Beach Volley Training Beinasco secured the men's title by staging a dramatic comeback victory against Sunrise Beach Sports Academy Kyiv in the final.
Which clubs completed the women's podium?
Spain's Majadahonda claimed the silver medal, while France's Montpellier Beach Volley earned the bronze medal after a hard-fought third-place playoff.
Where was the CEV Beach Volley European Cup held?
The annual continental club competition took place in Alanya, Turkiye, drawing elite beach volleyball teams from across Europe.
