– Qualifying for the Olympics has been our big goal since we started this venture together. That we have succeeded and achieved the development we have achieved is absolutely fantastic, says Rasmus Jonsson, the federation captain, in a press release.
Åhman and Hellvig defeated Brazilians George and Andre 2–1 in sets, 21–17, 19–21, 15–10, and defended the title from last year.
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But even more important: They are now ready for the Olympics in Paris this summer.
Åhman/Hellvig were previously selected by the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK) and have played together with enough ranking points. But in accordance with volleyball’s qualifying rules, they needed to play one more competition to be formally ready for Olympic play, as one of 24 pairs.
For David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig, it is an Olympic debut and a new step in a rocket career where in just a few years they have become two of the sport’s foremost. In 2022 they became European champions.
The last time Sweden participated in beach volleyball in the Olympics was in 2004 in Athens, when Björn Berg and Simon Dahl finished in ninth place.