Semerad/Stocek and Kotnik/Marolt Crowned MEVZA 2025 Champions After Spectacular Final Day in Bibinje

The MEVZA Beach Volleyball Championship 2025 wrapped up in style in Bibinje, delivering a high-energy final day filled with dramatic rallies, powerful performances, and well-deserved celebrations. With the court just steps from the sea and the crowd in full voice, the championship closed with two unforgettable finals – and two new champions.

Men’s Finals Recap

Top seeds Semerad/Stocek (CZE) lived up to expectations and finished their impressive run with a dominant performance in the final, defeating Austria’s Friedl/Schnetzer in straight sets (21-11, 22-20). The Czech pair showed precision and power throughout the tournament, capping it off with a clinical display against one of the strongest teams in the region.

Earlier in the day, Klemen/Sponer (AUT) secured third place with a confident 2-0 win over Slovenia’s Nanut/Renko, who had stunned opponents in the earlier rounds but fell short in the bronze medal match.

Final Standings – Men’s Competition
1st: Semerad/Stocek (CZE)
2nd: Friedl/Schnetzer (AUT)
3rd: Klemen/Sponer (AUT)

Women’s Finals Recap

The women’s tournament concluded with a fierce final between Kotnik/Marolt M. (SLO) and Frommova/Marcelova (CZE), two teams that had impressed from the opening rounds. The Slovenians came from behind to take the title in three sets (19-21, 21-14, 15-9), showcasing resilience and teamwork under pressure.

The bronze medal went to Kubickova/Pluharova (CZE), who played a composed and strategic match to defeat Honti-Majoros/Szabo (HUN) 2-0 (21-18, 21-17).

Final Standings – Women’s Competition
1st: Kotnik/Marolt M. (SLO)
2nd: Frommova/Marcelova (CZE)
3rd: Kubickova/Pluharova (CZE)

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