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A Baptism by Fire for Mexico's Rising Beach Volleyball Duo

Mexican beach volleyball rookies Sarabia and Cruz face veteran teams in Guadalajara, learning from defeats. Despite fiery competition, their bond and fan support fuel their determination to improve for the upcoming Elite 16 Tepic.

Mexicanist

Apr 14, 2024 — 3 min read

Two male beach volleyball players in action, spiking the ball. Fans in the background. Credit: CONADE

With good feelings and details that contribute to their understanding as a duo, beach volleyball players Miguel Sarabia Delgado and Gabriel Cruz Mendoza said goodbye to the Guadalajara Challenge, a tournament that is part of the International Volleyball Federation's (FIVB) World Tour and which is their third of the year together.

After the performance of their compatriots Abril Flores Castro and Atenas Gutierrez Guzman, the men took the court to face the Americans Jaim Schalk and Tri Bourne, who looked dominant and took the match in straight sets with scores of 14-21 and 14-21.

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