Algaida VC has claimed the title of champions of Spain in women's U-17 beach volleyball after a thrilling final against CV Pórtol. The Mallorcan team completed an impeccable tournament on the Alicante sand.
Algaida VC has made history by winning the Spanish U-17 Women's Beach Volleyball Championship, held this weekend at the San Juan beach facilities in Alicante. The Mallorcan team triumphed in a nail-biting final against CV Pórtol, also from the Balearics, with a score of 2-1 (15-21, 21-16, 15-10).
The tournament, organised by the Royal Spanish Volleyball Federation, brought together the best teams from across Spain. Algaida VC reached the final after narrowly defeating the Bosma Academy from Valencia in the semi-finals with a score of 2-1 (18-21, 21-17, 15-5). The players, coached by Joan Riera, demonstrated enormous mental strength to come back in crucial moments.
A Balearic derby for the title
The grand final was a clash between two teams from the Balearic Islands, ensuring a high-level spectacle. CV Pórtol, who had won their semi-final against VP Madrid A (2-1), put up a strong fight throughout. The first set went to the Mallorcan team at 15-21, but Pórtol responded and took the second set 21-16. In the decisive set, Algaida VC set the pace and closed the match with a 15-10 that ignited celebrations on their bench.
For the champions, this title represents the culmination of a brilliant season. The club, based in Algaida, has worked for years on developing beach volleyball talent, and this success confirms their commitment to grassroots sports. “We are very proud of this team. They fought for every point as if it were the last,” said the coach after the match.
Bronze for VP Madrid and fourth for Bosma Academy
In the battle for third place, VP Madrid A defeated Bosma Academy by a narrow 2-1 (22-20, 22-24, 17-15). The Madrid team, which had already been a tough opponent in the semi-finals, secured the bronze in a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Meanwhile, Bosma Academy, representing the Valencian Community, could not replicate their success from the group stage but delivered a in their first national championship.
The final women's standings included teams from all over Spain, such as VP Bezana A (Cantabria), CV Net7 A (Canary Islands), AD Don Benito (Extremadura), and Getxo Aixerrota (Basque Country), among others. With this title, Algaida VC becomes the first Mallorcan team to win a national U-17 beach volleyball championship, a milestone that reinforces the island's volleyball tradition.
For fans in Mallorca, this success is a source of pride. Beach volleyball, a sport deeply rooted in the Balearic coasts, sees its young talents reaching the national elite. Algaida VC is already looking ahead to the next season, aiming to replicate their achievement and continue nurturing future stars of the sand.
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