Ukraine’s Serdiuk and Romaniuk Crowned Champions at U22 EuroBeachVolley 2025!

At the U22 EuroBeachVolley 2025 in Baden, Austria, the Ukrainian duo Yeva Serdiuk and Daria Romaniuk claimed the gold medal, writing a new chapter in the sport’s history.

The Ukrainians delivered confident and consistent performances throughout the tournament:

Round of 16: victory over Slovakia’s Majernikova/Dancova [24] – 2:0 (21-7, 21-10).

Quarterfinal: dominant win against Norway’s Mol/Sunde [15] – 2:0 (21-8, 21-11).

Semifinal: a dramatic first set and a strong finish against Switzerland’s Bossart/Kernen [11] – 2:0 (28-26, 21-14).

Final: a decisive victory over Czech sisters Pavelková K./Pavelková A. [2] – 2:0 (21-16, 21-18).

The champions were guided by experienced coach Mykola Babich, whose leadership and preparation helped the team perform at their very best in crucial moments.

The gold medal won by Serdiuk and Romaniuk is a milestone for Ukrainian beach volleyball, proving the talent and potential of the next generation. All Ukrainian teams showed character, fighting spirit, and resilience on the European stage.

The Ukrainian men’s duo delivered an impressive performance, showcasing quality and determination throughout the competition. They finished in 5th place, falling just short of the semifinals after a quarterfinal loss to Lithuania’s Palubinskas/Piesina [13] – 0:2 (14-21, 19-21). A strong and promising result for the young team.

The pair successfully advanced from the group stage to the Round of 24, finishing the tournament in 17th place. They battled hard against Czech team Knoblochova/Petrikova [28], but fell in three sets – 1:2 (21-18, 8-21, 11-15). This was a valuable international experience that will help their future growth.