Kerri Pottharst, Mariafe Artacho and Zach Schubert named Adelaide 2025 Ambassadors
- Kerri Pottharst, Mariafe Artacho and Zach Schubert named as FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships Adelaide 2025 Ambassadors
- One-year countdown marked with launching the World Championships’ vibrant new brand, “Beach Volleyball Served Cityside”
- Ticketing wait list is now open
The 2025 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships in Australia will take place one year from now, from 14 to 23 November 2025 and the organizers begin the countdown by launching an exciting new look for the tournament and naming the first three Adelaide 2025 Ambassadors – Sydney 2000 Olympic gold medallist Kerri Pottharst, Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medallist Mariafe Artacho del Solar and Paris 2024 Olympian and proud South Australian Zachery Schubert (pictured in the main photo).
Together, they represent over a quarter of a century of elite Australian beach volleyball experience with all three set to play a part in next year’s tournament either on or off the sand. For Pottharst, seeing the event come to her home town of Adelaide is something truly special.
“It’s so exciting to have the Beach Volleyball World Championships coming to Australia,” she said. “It’s been a long time coming since the buzz that was created 24 years ago in Sydney. For me personally, to still be involved as a commentator and now as an Ambassador for the 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championships is a real honour. Australia hosting this event will be an incredible opportunity not just for our athletes and broader sport, but also for the fans of Olympic sports. The younger athletes will have the opportunity to experience the highest level of competition in our sport, which is so often played in the northern hemisphere. This will be a fantastic stepping stone towards the 2032 Olympics. So many of our junior athletes are competing now and those that might be inspired to take up the sport following the World Championships, they could find themselves standing on court come 2032.”
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With one of the most fun and energetic sporting events in the world landing in the heart of Adelaide, the World Championships’ vibrant new brand, “Beach Volleyball Served Cityside”, is inspired by elements that are iconic to South Australia – its Pink Lakes, Sturt Desert Pea and beautiful sunset skies. The look and feel of the tournament will be rolled out across venues and activations in the lead up to and throughout the World Championships.
“Launching the look and feel of Adelaide 2025 and seeing how the venues will come to life makes next November’s Beach Volleyball World Championships feel so much closer,” said Jenny Mann, Adelaide 2025 CEO. “The new brand pays homage to the unique colours and diversity of nature found in South Australia, and does so in a bright, fun and exciting way which is truly reflective of the sport. People come to beach volleyball events for a great time and the venues and event experience we are creating is going to deliver that environment both on and off the court.”
“The FIVB is delighted to celebrate one year to go to the 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championships in Adelaide,” FIVB President Ary Graça said. “As one of the pinnacle events in beach volleyball, the World Championships have a fantastic home in Australia for 2025 – a nation with a deep passion for our sport. We are grateful for Volleyball Australia’s efforts so far, in particular their creation of a vibrant, innovative brand for the competition. Following a remarkable year for beach volleyball in 2024, I am confident that the 2025 World Championships will bring even more excitement, elevating the global profile of our sport in Australia and the world.”
“One year to go is a very exciting milestone, and we are thrilled to bring the Beach Volleyball World Championships to Adelaide!” said Volleyball World CEO Finn Taylor. “Hosting this premier competition in Australia for the first time is a historic moment, and with Adelaide’s vibrant volleyball culture and stunning coastline, it is set to be one to remember. Through a blend of world-class competition and the iconic beach volleyball festival atmosphere, I’m sure it will be a fantastic experience for our athletes, fans, and the entire global volleyball community. We are excited for another step in expanding beach volleyball’s appeal and reach worldwide.”
With a hospitality pre-release in late 2024 and tickets going on sale to the general public in early 2025, fans are strongly encouraged to register for the ticketing waitlist to give the best possible chance of being courtside next November.
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