A press conference for the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Challenge Xiamen 2024. [Photo by Lin Yuyang for chinadaily.com.cn]

From April 25 to 28, the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Challenge Xiamen 2024 and the 2024 Paris Olympic Qualifying Tournament will kick off with a bang in Siming district, Xiamen.

The Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Challenge is an international A-level event organized by the FIVB and the highest-level international volleyball event currently hosted in China. It is considered one of the top three international events organized by the FIVB, second only to the Olympic Games and the World Championships.

Teams from 35 countries, including China, the United States, and Australia, will gather in Xiamen to offer up an exciting beach volleyball spectacle. The event is scheduled to take place at the Yefengzhai Beach in Siming district and will feature a total prize pool of $200,000.

The Island Ring Boulevard along Siming district is renowned for its "Golden Coast" reputation, boasting picturesque scenery and a pleasant climate, providing ideal natural conditions for beach volleyball activities.

From April 20 to May 7, a series of diverse cultural and sports activities will be held in celebration of the competition. The accompanying events will include a creative beach market, beach sports experiences, beach camping, and beach concerts.

Beach volleyball has become a well-known and distinctive sporting event in Siming district.

A past volleyball event in Xiamen. [Photo/Siming News]