Iran’s GhalehNovi/Abolhassan and Kazakhstan’s Kabulbekova/Ivanchenko managed to clinch Men’s and Women’s titles respectively at the CAVA Beach Volleyball Championship 2024.
The men’s final brought intense competition as Iran’s top seeds GhalehNovi/Abolhassan, who disposed of Sri Lankans Anjana Manikkuhewage/Sandun Madusanka Fernando 2-0 (21-18, 21-15) in the Sunday morning’s semifinals, displayed their superiority over Sri Lanka’s Dileepa/Malith with a convincing 2-0 (21-13, 21-13) victory in the showdown.
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Kazakhstan’s Kirill Gurin/Abdulmajid Mokhammad secured bronze medal after a thrilling three-setter against Sri Lanka’s Anjana/Sandun 2-1 (20-22, 21-18, 15-10) in the third-place playoff. The match was a testament to the players’ resilience and determination, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
The women’s final on Sunday saw Kazakhstan’s top seeds Kabulbekova/Ivanchenko demolish Sri Lankan eighth seeds Deepika/Kasuni in straight sets 21-11, 21-17. The Kazakh duo’ precision and teamwork were unmatched, earning them the gold medal and 240 championship points for the victory with unbeaten record in the championships.
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In the semifinals earlier, the Kazakhs faced a tough match against Wattelage Shehani Ashanga/Chaturika Weerasinghe to produce a comeback 2-1 (14-21, 21-15, 15-7) win against the Sri Lankans.
Shehani/Chathurika had to be content with bronze medal after edging out compatriots Disanayaka Kasuni Keshala/Wasana Dhamatissa in a gripping third-place playoff, finishing 2-0 (21-15, 21-19). The all-Sri Lankan clash electrified the audience, emphasizing the nation’s growing strength in women’s beach volleyball.
