The DTS Liqui Fruit October Smash Beach Volleyball Tournament took place on Saturday, 10 October 2026, at the DTS Beach Volleyball Arena in Windhoek, attracting 33 teams competing across four two-a-side categories.
Excellent weather conditions provided the perfect setting for a fantastic day of beach volleyball, with players displaying impressive skills, determination and sportsmanship.
A total of 33 teams participated in the tournament, comprising 10 men’s teams, eight ladies’ teams, nine u19 boys’ teams and six U19 girls’ teams. The event once again highlighted the growing popularity of beach volleyball in Namibia and provided an excellent platform for both established players and the country’s promising young talent.
The men’s competition produced an exciting final between Simeon Ndaxula and Teodor Thomas, and Jan-Erik Sack and Gerrit Jann. Ndaxula and Thomas secured the title with a straight-sets victory, winning 21–18 and 21–19 in a closely contested final. Sack and Jann finished as runners-up, while Kuda Mahachi and Panashe Chiguta claimed third place.
In the women’s category, Pia Lück and Nadia Böh* emerged victorious after an entertaining three-set final against Albertina Mathew and Lameesh Harris. After dropping the first set 17–21, Lück and Böhm fought back to win the second set 21–17 before clinching the deciding set 15–13. Carmen Curschmann and Maike van Doorn secured third place.
The u19 boys’ category showcased the strength of Namibia’s developing beach volleyball talent. Matheus Matheus and Nathan Nathan claimed the championship with a convincing 21–14, 21–14 victory over Heikkie Iipinge and Leonard Kambonde. Raoul Frey and Aljeadro Gillmer completed the podium in third place.
The u19 girls’ competition also delivered some excellent matches. Himeezembi Nguende and Alushe Sakeus took the title after defeating Kyra Ellinger and Larissa Redecker 21–8, 21–13 in the final. Xenia Kubirske and Melina Redecker finished third.
The DTS Beach Volleyball Section would like to extend its sincere appreciation to Liqui Fruit, the tournament’s main sponsor, whose generous support made it possible to distribute N$10 000 in prize money.
This sponsorship plays a vital role in the continued development of beach volleyball in Namibia. It rewards players for their dedication, encourages participation across all age groups and helps the DTS Beach Volleyball Section organise high-quality tournaments throughout the year.
The October Smash was another successful event in the DTS beach volleyball calendar, bringing together experienced competitors and young players in a positive sporting environment.
With excellent playing conditions, exciting finals and strong competition across all four categories, the DTS Liqui Fruit October Smash once again demonstrated the enthusiasm and potential of beach volleyball in Namibia.
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