Koh Samui, Thailand to Host International Beach Volleyball Tournament in March

(21/02/23)  The 5th annual Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament will be held on the popular holiday destination of Koh Samui, Thailand next month.

Taking place from 10 to 12 March 2023 at the Royal Muang Samui Villas on Choeng Mon Beach, the international event will be the biggest event of its type to date, with 80 teams competing in the following four divisions: Men’s 2X2, Women’s 2X2, Mix 2X2 and Quads 4X4.

Over 120 athletes will take part, representing 28 countries from Europe, North America, South America, Australia and Asia.

They will be competing for a total of THB 80,000 in prize money which will be awarded to tournament winners along with trophies, medals, sponsor vouchers, volleyball gear and apparel.

Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament 2023 will take place 10 to 12 March

Spectators will be able to enjoy complimentary entry on all three days and can expect to be entertained with not just the professional beach volleyball play, but also concession stands, volleyball merchandise and DJs.

The tournament will open at 09:00 and draw to a close at around 18:00 daily, with the semi-finals and finals starting Sunday, 12 March from 13:00.

The event will finish on 12 March at 18:00, followed an ‘Appreciation Party’ at Pure Beach Club, featuring a live band, fireworks, and food & drink specials.

The tournament is organized by BIP, hosted by Royal Muang Samui Villas and supported by Tourism Association of Koh Samui (TAKS) and Koh Samui Municipality (Tessaban).

Cord Biggs, Tournament Director/Organizer, said, “We are proud to promote beach volleyball in South East Asia and on Koh Samui and to hold this annual event on our beautiful island. Along with our main sponsors, sincere appreciation is also given to our island supporters including 69 Slam Samui, SuperPro Samui, Surat Baansuay, Phensiri Restaurant, Armani Suits International, Lost Beach Bar Samui, Floss Dental Office, Boat Bar Samui, Crawshaws Solicitor, Thai Inter Hospital Samui, Discovery Divers, Ko Samui Boat Charter and Pure Beach Club.”

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