RAJA AMPAT, Indonesia — The race for gold intensifies at the AVC Beach Tour Raja Ampat Open 2026 as the women’s competition moves into the quarterfinal stage on April 8, setting up high-stakes matchups among Asia’s top beach volleyball teams.
Following two days of competitive pool play and elimination rounds, eight teams have secured their places in the quarterfinals, where the path to the podium becomes even more challenging.
Australia leads the charge with multiple pairs advancing, including Fleming/Alchin, Rayner/Fejes, and Phillips/Mears, highlighting their strong presence in the tournament. Japan and China also remain firmly in contention, with top-performing teams Ren/Non, Shiba/Reika, Kadeliye/Zhou M. L., and Jiang K. Y./J. Dong progressing to the next round, alongside New Zealand’s Polley/MacDonald.
The quarterfinals will open with an all-Australian clash between Fleming/Alchin and Rayner/Fejes, guaranteeing Australia a spot in the semifinals. Meanwhile, Phillips/Mears face a tough challenge against Japan’s Ren/Non in another early matchup.
Later in the day, Japan’s Shiba/Reika take on China’s Kadeliye/Zhou M. L., while Jiang K. Y./J. Dong of China meet New Zealand’s Polley/MacDonald, completing a competitive and well-balanced quarterfinal lineup.
With semifinal berths on the line, each match is expected to deliver intense rallies and high-level play as teams edge closer to the gold medal showdown.
Fans can watch the matches live via the official AVC YouTube channel, bringing the excitement of the Raja Ampat Open to audiences worldwide.
The AVC Beach Tour Raja Ampat Open continues through April 9, with the finals set to crown the champions in one of the world’s most breathtaking beach destinations.