{"id":147074,"date":"2026-04-09T05:26:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T05:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=147074"},"modified":"2026-04-09T05:26:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T05:26:27","slug":"champions-crowned-at-avc-beach-tour-raja-ampat-open-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/champions-crowned-at-avc-beach-tour-raja-ampat-open-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Champions Crowned at AVC Beach Tour Raja Ampat Open 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"242\">RAJA AMPAT, INDONESIA \u2014 Champions were crowned in spectacular fashion as the AVC Beach Tour Raja Ampat Open 2026 concluded on April 9 in Waisai, Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"601\">Australia\u2019s Hood\/Hodges captured the gold medal in the men\u2019s division following a thrilling three-set victory over compatriots Howat\/Ryan, 2\u20131 (21\u201316, 19\u201321, 15\u201312), in a hard-fought final. Indonesia\u2019s Bintang\/Sofyan secured the bronze medal after defeating Thailand\u2019s Dunwinit\/Banlue in straight sets, much to the delight of the home crowd.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"918\">In the women\u2019s division, Japan\u2019s Shiba\/Reika claimed the championship title with a strong performance, overcoming Australia\u2019s Rayner\/Fejes in three sets, 2\u20131 (21\u201318, 19\u201321, 15\u201313), to secure gold. Australia\u2019s Polley\/MacDonald earned the bronze medal after defeating Japan\u2019s Ren\/Non in straight sets.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1128\">Featuring 20 women\u2019s teams and 19 men\u2019s teams, the tournament brought together top beach volleyball pairs from across Asia, all competing for valuable AVC ranking points across four days of high-level action.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1342\">Marking the first-ever AVC event in Raja Ampat, the tournament underscored the continued growth of beach volleyball in Asia while showcasing one of Indonesia\u2019s most iconic destinations on the international stage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1524\">Set against the stunning natural backdrop of Raja Ampat, the event delivered a memorable conclusion\u2014combining elite competition, passionate performances, and a world-class setting.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1677\">Fans around the world followed the action via the official AVC YouTube channel, with full updates and results available at <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.asianvolleyball.net\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1674\">www.asianvolleyball.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RAJA AMPAT, INDONESIA \u2014 Champions were crowned in spectacular fashion as the AVC Beach Tour Raja Ampat Open 2026 concluded on April 9 in Waisai, Indonesia. 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