Huber & Seidl: Strong comeback with silver in Thailand!

Huber & Seidl: Strong comeback with silver in Thailand!

In an exciting comeback after a long break, the Austrian beach volleyball players Alexander Huber and Robin Seidl had to give up at the international tournament in Songkhla, Thailand. In the final they lost 0: 2 (-13, -18) to the Israeli duo Eylon Elazar and Kevin Cuzmiciov. Despite physical symptoms, including stomach pain, Huber performed his performance and characterized the semi -final as very challenging. Seidl, on the other hand, beamed over the returning medal, which for him and Huber was "sucking horny" after the long separate paths. This tournament marked the first joint competition of the two in a long time and offered a promising perspective for the future in the sport.

In addition, other Austrian teams also dared to jump to the international stage. Julian Hörl and Moritz Pristauz reached the intermediate round at the elite tournament in Squarema, Brazil, after they had gently lost in the qualification game against Paul Pascariuc and Laurenc. Thanks to a victory, they were able to pursue their goal. However, other teams, such as Timo Hammarberg and Tim Berger, failed in qualification. In addition, the world rankings of Dorina and Ronja Klinger had to cancel due to illness, while Christoph Dressler and Philipp Waller used their trip to Vienna for a training block.

Beach volleyball European Championship in Vienna

While the athletes are active in the world of beach volleyball, the European European Beach Volleyball European Championship is just around the corner. This takes place in Vienna from Wednesday to Sunday and attracts thousands of fans with a center court on the Danube Island. Austria's hopes rest on a total of eight duos, which, however, are not one of the top favorites. However, the specific support of the domestic audience could be crucial to release additional forces.

Robin Seidl and Moritz Pristauz strive to increase their previous performance, which bronze and two top ten places included. Seidl emphasizes how important the support of the home audience is for your own performance. Your goal is a top ten placement to qualify for the World Cup in Mexico in October. At the same time, Alexander Horst and Julian Hörl, as the best Austrian duo, have excellent medal opportunities, while the Klinger-Sisters can also hope for positive results in the women's competition as number eight. Ronja Klinger was optimistic about the preparation and shape of her duo.

The European Beach Volleyball Championship has a rich history that goes back to 1994. In these more than 30 years, the competitions have developed into significant events in the sports world. Most recently, the championship took place in Vienna in 2023, where Switzerland was able to win bronze bronze. The event offers a platform for the athletes, in international comparison to trade fairs and discover new talents, while the tradition of sport is on.