How Mexico Became a Haven for Beach Volleyball Officiating
Mexico became a beach volleyball haven during the pandemic. Now a regular on the FIVB World Tour, Mexico's commitment to top-tier events and refereeing has earned praise from experienced officials like Padrón and Sumavil.
Recently, the International Beach Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has placed its trust in Mexico to host top-level events in the world, thanks to various factors that have been recognized by athletes and national and international authorities also from other countries, but referees with great experience and enviable track records also do so.
The Spanish José Padrón and the Argentine Osvaldo Sumavil, who have administered justice at the London 2012, Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games (they will do the same in Paris 2024), are first-class judges who have participated in competitions held in Aztec territory since 2021, so they did not hesitate to share their pleasant stays and vision of the country as host.
