Athletes battle for possession during a tight contest at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour 2025 Qidong China Futures. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

The Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour 2026 Qidong China Futures will kick off from July 30 to Aug 2 at the Bihai Yinsha Scenic Area in Qidong, Nantong, bringing together top beach volleyball players from 23 countries and regions for a spectacular competition.

The event is hosted by the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and ranks among its three premier tournaments, second only to the Olympics and the World Beach Volleyball Championships. As a key qualifying event for Olympic beach volleyball, every match impacts the world rankings of participating teams.

The Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour has been held at the Bihai Yinsha Scenic Area in Qidong every year from 2023 to 2026. Taking the event as an opportunity, Qidong will continue to build bridges through beach volleyball, positioning the sport as a signature cultural tourism brand.