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Elite 16 Tepic Heats Up Mexico's Beach Volleyball Scene

Mexico's beach volleyball stars battle for Olympic glory at Elite 16 Tepic. Young teams face the world's best in Nayarit for a shot at Paris 2024. Can they overcome veterans and qualify?

Mexicanist

Apr 18, 2024 — 3 min read

Mexico's beach volleyball stars rise to the challenge, facing international rivals on their home turf. Credit: CONADE

As part of their qualifying process for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, four Mexican beach volleyball teams will compete in the Elite 16 Tepic, a tournament that brings together the best pairs in the specialty and will take place from April 17 to 21 in the capital of Nayarit.

Abril Flores/Atenas Gutiérrez, Miguel Sarabia/Gabriel Cruz, Yeray Vidaurrazaga/Susana Torres and Ricardo Galindo/Oziel Aguirre are the pairs that will play in front of the Aztec public at the Amado Nervo Auditorium, a building that also hosted the same competition in 2023.

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