Future of Carinthia's beach volleyball in danger: event canceled!

Future of Carinthia's beach volleyball in danger: event canceled!

A major multisport event in Carinthia, originally planned for 2026, is in jeopardy after an important sponsor pulled out. The organizer, Jagerhofer, announced that a significant part of the budget was lost due to the sponsor's withdrawal. “Under these circumstances, we cannot guarantee the usual high quality of our event,” explained Jagerhofer. Tickets that have already been sold will be refunded, leaving many sports fans disappointed.

The event was originally supposed to take place in Pörtschach and Velden after an older beach volleyball tournament in Vienna was no longer profitable due to high costs. The event has been around for almost 30 years, but now the competition is showing a different side. However, this should be followed by a new vision: “We see this turning point as an opportunity to enter into new partnerships,” says Jagerhofer. In this new phase he plans to host the event internationally, with Barcelona having already given its consent. There was also a positive conversation with the Ministry of Sports in Saudi Arabia, which raises hopes for international expansion kaernten.ORF.at reported.

New perspectives despite setbacks

Although the setback is painful, Jagerhofer is of the opinion that the time gained will now be used to create a sustainable future for the event. The cancellation of the multisport event could prove to be a strategic step in the long term to improve the basic conditions and create a solid basis for the coming years. “We believe that we have captured the zeitgeist with the multisport topic,” emphasized Jagerhofer. This event could not only become a local attraction, but also gain international appeal as preparations for 2026 intensify kleinezeitung.at reported.