# Brazil hosts South American volleyball qualification > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-national-volleyball-tournament-preparations > Updated: 2026-09-10T01:24:00.000Z. Sources: 40. Developments: 5. Brazil is hosting major South American volleyball tournaments that serve as qualification pathways for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The South American Beach Volleyball Tournament in João Pessoa concluded with Brazil securing two Olympic qualification spots. In the women’s category, Thâmela and Vic claimed the title by defeating Paraguay’s Michelle Valiente and Giuliana Corrales 2-0. In the men’s category, André and Renato secured the championship with a 2-0 victory over fellow Brazilians Evandro and Arthur Lanci. While these spots are officially allocated to the nation, the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation (CBV) and the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) will determine the final representatives based on ranking and selection criteria. The South American Volleyball Championship is currently underway at the Maracanãzinho gymnasium in Rio de Janeiro. The Brazilian women's national team has maintained a perfect record, most recently securing a 3-0 victory over Colombia with set scores of 25-19, 25-18, and 36-34. Standout performer Ana Cristina continues to lead the team, scoring 28 points in the match against Colombia. This victory keeps Brazil at the top of the standings with nine points, ahead of second-place Argentina. However, Brazil's Rosamaria was forced to leave the court during the second set against Colombia due to a knee injury following a collision and is scheduled for medical examinations. The tournament winner earns a direct qualification spot for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Argentina remains in contention following a 3-2 victory over Chile. Regarding commercial developments, the CBV, in partnership with Volt Sport and Warner Bros. Discovery, has launched a special uniform collection for the Brazilian women's team inspired by ‘The Powerpuff Girls’. The collection features pink, blue, and green jerseys representing Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, which will be worn by the team's liberos during the South American Championship. ## Claims - TV Brasil will broadcast the return matches of the Campeonato Brasileiro Feminino Série A1 quarter-finals. (corroborated by 7 sources) - A draw in the Palmeiras vs. Bahia match will result in a penalty shootout to decide the winner. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Ferroviária and Flamengo will face each other on Saturday at 16:30 at Fonte Luminosa. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Flamengo won the first leg against Ferroviária with a score of 1-0. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The South American Men's Volleyball Championship will take place from September 15 to 20 at the Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Bernardinho has called up 16 athletes for the Brazilian men's national volleyball team training sessions. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The team will travel to Japan for two friendly matches before heading to Italy for the FIPAV Cup Men Elite. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The FIPAV Cup Men Elite will include the national teams of Italy, Cuba, and Germany alongside Brazil. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The team will play two friendly matches against the French national team in Paris. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The winner of the South American Championship will earn a direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. (single source) - The South American Championship will feature six teams: Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, and Venezuela. (single source) - Lukas Bergmann has been included in the squad following recovery from a back injury. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Brazil leads South American Women's Volleyball Championship after Colombia win Brazil's women's volleyball team leads the South American Championship with three straight wins, including a hard-fought 3-0 victory over Colombia, as they chase qualification for the 2028 Olympics. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-u-19-volleyball-faces-chile-in-south-american-championship ### 2026-09-06: Brazil secures two beach volleyball spots for Los Angeles 2028 Brazil secured two beach volleyball qualifying spots for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics after winning both the men's and women's titles at the South American Tournament in João Pessoa. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/volta-redonda-hosts-2026-olimpede-disability-sports-event ### 2026-08-27: South American Volleyball Championships held in Brazil South American volleyball tournaments in João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro will offer qualification spots for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-american-volleyball-championships-held-in-brazil ### 2026-08-14: Brazil men's volleyball team called up for South American Championship Brazil's men's volleyball team, led by Bernardinho, has been called up for training and international tours ahead of the South American Championship, a qualifier for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-mens-volleyball-team-called-up-for-south-american-championship ### 2026-08-13: Brazil selects beach volleyball duos for South American Tournament Brazil has selected its beach volleyball duos for the South American Tournament in João Pessoa, which offers Olympic qualification spots for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-selects-beach-volleyball-duos-for-south-american-tournament --- Cite as: Brazil hosts South American volleyball qualification. 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