{"id":76837,"date":"2022-05-14T03:33:19","date_gmt":"2022-05-14T03:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=76837"},"modified":"2022-05-14T03:33:19","modified_gmt":"2022-05-14T03:33:19","slug":"aussie-stars-ready-to-return-to-the-sand-in-birmingham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/aussie-stars-ready-to-return-to-the-sand-in-birmingham\/","title":{"rendered":"AUSSIE STARS READY TO RETURN TO THE SAND IN BIRMINGHAM"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Credit: volleyball.org.au<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">A pair of world-class beach volleyball combinations will be out to add to their stellar representative record with gold for Australia at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho del Solar, along with Chris McHugh, starred when beach volleyball was played for the first time in the Commonwealth Games at the Gold Coast in 2018.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Adelaide\u2019s McHugh claimed a gold medal when partnering the now-retired Damien Schumann on the beaches of the Gold Coast four years ago. In Birmingham, he will team with Commonwealth Games debutant Paul Burnett, a West Australian now based in Adelaide, to defend Australia\u2019s gold medal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Brisbane-based Clancy and del Solar almost made it a golden double on home sands when edged out by Canada in the final at the Gold Coast. Clancy, a Wulli Wulli and Goreng Goreng woman from Kingaroy, and Peru-born del Solar, 28, have continued to perform with excellence for the green and gold since then.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Clancy, the first Indigenous player to represent Australia in beach volleyball, teamed with del Solar for the first time in 2017 and the partnership has flourished.&nbsp;The dynamic duo claimed a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with a series of outstanding performances that captured Australian hearts throughout the tournament. A gold medal at Birmingham would further enhance their glowing reputation as Australian athletes of global renown.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-76839\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-5-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-5-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-5-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-5-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-5-1021x1536.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-5-580x872.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-5-860x1293.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-5-500x752.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-5-800x1203.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-5.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">The pair are performing extremely well on the World Beach Pro Tour this year, and both athletes are excited by the opportunity the Birmingham Commonwealth Games presents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cI\u2019m grateful for another chance to wear the green and gold, and to represent my people,\u201d Clancy said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cSport is an incredible place to showcase our beautiful culture, and the Commonwealth Games is no different.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cMariafe and I really want to turn our silver from the Gold Coast in 2018 into gold.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cI can\u2019t wait to get over there and show the world what we\u2019re made of.\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-76842\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5-3-203x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5-3-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5-3-691x1024.jpg 691w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5-3-768x1137.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5-3-1037x1536.jpg 1037w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5-3-580x859.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5-3-860x1274.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5-3-500x740.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5-3-800x1185.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5-3.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Chris McHugh and Paul Burnett put their chemistry to the test at the Asian Beach Volleyball Championships in Thailand last November and were delighted with how they combined in a competitive setting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Burnett, 24, showed great potential as a teenager in volleyball and is a welcome addition as a partner for McHugh, full of confidence in his ability to deliver against elite rivals.&nbsp;McHugh, 32, has overcome significant adversity in his career, which includes a string of knee injuries. But he said the responsibility of representing Australia on the world stage has proven extremely motivating and can\u2019t wait to be donning the green and gold with pride in Birmingham.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cI\u2019m very excited to be selected on Team Australia for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games with Paul,\u201d McHugh said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cEvery time we get to represent Australia and pull on the green in gold is so special.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cThe gold medal on the Gold Coast was a phenomenal achievement for Damo (Schumann) and myself, and that will stay with us forever.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cBut this is a new team, with Paul playing at his first Commonwealth Games, and we have our own goals that we are striving every day to achieve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cWe are going to Birmingham to win every game that we play, compete hard for every point and represent Australia with pride.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-76841\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-2-204x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"204\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-2-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-2-696x1024.jpg 696w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-2-768x1130.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-2-1044x1536.jpg 1044w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-2-580x853.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-2-860x1265.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-2-500x736.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-2-800x1177.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-2.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 204px) 100vw, 204px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Australian Commonwealth Games Chef de Mission&nbsp;Petria Thomas OAM&nbsp;is confident both duos will represent the nation with distinction at the Birmingham Games.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cCongratulations to Taliqua, Mariafe, Chris and Paul on their selections to represent the green and gold at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games,\u201d Thomas said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cFor Chris and Paul, they have quickly established themselves as an impressive pair on the world beach volleyball tour, and it\u2019s great Chris returns to defend his gold medal from the Gold Coast and will be there to support Paul at his debut Games.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cWhile for Taliqua and Mariafe, the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games provided an excellent launch pad for their partnership, joining as a pair shortly before the Games and then went on to win silver, where they were greater together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cThey have since become Olympic silver medallists and now return to the Commonwealth Games as a formidable duo, where I know they will be bold, brave and brilliant in Birmingham.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-76840\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3-3-207x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"207\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3-3-207x300.jpg 207w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3-3-706x1024.jpg 706w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3-3-768x1113.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3-3-1059x1536.jpg 1059w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3-3-580x841.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3-3-860x1247.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3-3-500x725.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3-3-800x1160.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3-3.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Volleyball Australia&nbsp;Andrew Dee&nbsp;was pleased to confirm the beach volleyball teams for Birmingham.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cOn behalf of Volleyball Australia, I\u2019d like to congratulate Mariafe, Taliqua, Chris and Paul on their selection to the Australian Team for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games,\u201d Dee said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cAll four athletes are incredible ambassadors for our sport, and I know that they will do us proud on the world stage again this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cWe had great success at the last Commonwealth Games on home soil in 2018, with Chris winning gold, and Mariafe and Taliqua a silver medal, and I know both teams are looking forward to having the opportunity to fight for personal best results in Birmingham this year.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Beach Volleyball made its Commonwealth Games debut at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, with Australian men\u2019s duo Chris McHugh and Damien Schumann winning gold, and Mariafe Artacho del Solar and Taliqua Clancy winning silver in the women\u2019s competition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Very similar to indoor volleyball, this version of the sport is played on sand on a slightly smaller court between teams of only two players.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Matches are the best of three sets. The first two sets are played to 21 points. The third set, if required, is played to 15 points. The team winning a rally scores a point, regardless of who served.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Thousands of tonnes of golden sand will be shipped in to temporarily transform the former Smithfield wholesale markets site in the heart of Birmingham city as the host venue for the competition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">The&nbsp;Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games&nbsp;will be held from Thursday 28 July to Monday 8 August with the Beach Volleyball competitions to be conducted from Saturday 30 July through Sunday 7 August, with the competitions to be held at Smithfield in the heart of Birmingham city.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Related links of AVC<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s2\">AVC Website: click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.asianvolleyball.net\/\"><span class=\"s3\">www.asianvolleyball.net<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p7\"><span class=\"s2\">AVC Facebook: click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AsianVolleyballConfederation\"><span class=\"s4\">www.Facebook.com\/AsianVolleyballConfederation<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s2\">AVC Twitter: click: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/AsianVolleyball\"><span class=\"s3\">www.twitter.com\/AsianVolleyball<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s2\">AVC Instagram: click: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/avcvolley\/?hl=en\"><span class=\"s3\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/avcvolley\/?hl=en<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">AVC Youtube: click: Asian Volleyball Confederation<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p8\"><span class=\"s1\">AVC WeChat: Asian Volleyball Confederation<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Credit: volleyball.org.au A pair of world-class beach volleyball combinations will be out to add to their stellar representative record with gold for Australia at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. 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