Sierra Nevada and Snow Volley, the perfect tandem

Sierra Nevada and Snow Volley have achieved the perfect marriage of high-level sport and a reference location within snow sports, offering an exceptional experience in its facilities full of leisure options.

During the weekend, players from all over the world met in this pioneering event in our country that seeks to combine the spectacle of a sports competition that has its sights set on turning this sport into an Olympic discipline, with extra entertainment for all attendees.

A weekend of emotions

Saturday unfolded as a day full of competition, taking the teams to the final phase and giving attendees an unforgettable après-ski evening in Pradollano. Sunday’s action did not give rest with the exciting semifinals of the tournament. In the first, Beachbol La Malva secured its place in the grand final by beating Vóley Playa Madrid. The other place for the final was conquered by Pinocchio Poniente Benidorm, beating Volei Praia Vigo in an exciting confrontation.

Preceding the long-awaited final, the battle for third and fourth place was disputed, where the Madrilenians defeated the Galicians, thus securing their well-deserved place on the podium. The final did not disappoint, offering a show at the height of the tournament. Beachbol La Malva emerged victorious over Pinocchio Poniente Benidorm in an exciting third set, becoming the first winner of the Sierra Nevada International Snow Volley Open, a competition destined to become a benchmark for snow volleyball.

Emotions and thanks at the awards ceremony

The day culminated with the awards ceremony. Blanca Seguí, from Beachbol La Malva, won the coveted title of Ambilamp MVP of the tournament, presented by David Horcajada, director of marketing and communication. Beach Volleyball Madrid, as third classified, was recognized by Javier Rodriguez, general manager of Higuerón Resort, and David Horcajada. Pinocchio Poniente Benidorm, as runner-up, received its award from María José Rienda, director of activities, sustainability and institutional relations of Cetursa Sierra Nevada, and Javier Rodríguez.

Finally, the champion team, Beachbol La Malva, was honoured with the distinction by Isabel Sánchez Fernández, general director of events and sports facilities of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport of the Junta de Andalucía, and Felipe Pascual, vice-president of the Royal Spanish Volleyball Federation.

For Madison it has been a pleasure to participate as organizers, together with the Royal Spanish Volleyball Federation, in this project, a pioneer in Spain and which has the iconic Sierra Nevada resort as an emblematic location.

This exciting weekend full of Snow volleyball has also been possible thanks to the support of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports of the Junta de Andalucía, Higuerón Resort, Ambilamp, Joma and the venue itself, Sierra Nevada, among other collaborating brands.