Italy posts four wins in opening day of 2026 CEV Beach Volleyball Nations Cup, Budapest

The CEV Beach Volleyball Nations Cup 2026 began in Budapest with Italy fielding two pairs in both the women's and men's draws. The Italian women’s teams, Scampoli/Bianchi and Gottardi/Orsi Toth, won all four of their group‑stage matches, defeating Norway and the Czech Republic twice each. The men’s side split their opening day, with Viscovich/Borraccino beating the Dutch pair 2‑0, while Cottafava/Dal Corso lost a tie‑break set to Boermans/Brouwer, leaving Italy with one win and one loss in Pool B.

The tournament also serves as a qualifier for the European Championships in Düsseldorf, with the winning nation earning a spot. Italy’s strong start keeps both its women's and men's squads in contention for the semifinals and the coveted European berth.