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Protaras, Cyprus was the venue for the 3rd edition
of the World University Beach Volleyball Championship. The 149
participants from 22 countries and 4 continents overcame the scorching
heath to play a thrilling championship. In the hottest temperature
of the day (35°C) and without any wind, Team USA1 beat Germany2
in the men's bronze medal game. USA won in two sets (21-14, 22-20).
In the women's bronze medal game a strong German Team2 beat France1
in a two set matches (10-21, 17-21).
The Men's final between Germany1 and Switzerland2 was broadcasted
on the national television. Both teams played a stunning game,
and after the first set in favour of the Swiss (24-22), the Germans
regrouped and won the second set (21-18). However, in the third
set, Team Switzerland proved to be the best beating their opponents
15-9.
The Women's final took place immediately after
the men's final and was played between France2 and Germany2, with
Team France2 winning this final in two sets (21-16, 21-19). more-->
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