Volleyball Breaking News: World Champions Brink and Reckermann will play at the NZ Beach Volleyball Open Tournament
The beach volleyball world champions, German duo of Jonas Reckermann and Julius Brink have lately confirmed that they will attend the New Zealand Beach Volleyball Open Tournament, which is scheduled to start at the weekend. The Mount Maunganui’s main beach
will host the International New Zealand Beach Volleyball Open event on January 22/23, 2011. The Grand Slam tournament will feature competitions of both genders.
This is the first time that Mount Main Beach has been chosen for this tournament. Previously, beaches of Northern Island, Auckland hosted this tournament. The home teams have already started the training and practice for the upcoming competition. There
is a great wave excitement among the players and local volleyball devotees. The emotional support of local fans and home courts will definitely be a competitive edge for home duos. Nonetheless, some of the world’s best players will be on the board to contest
their abilities with the local guys.
The confirmation of Reckermann and Brink had added more value to the event. The beach volleyball enthusiasts are excited that they will get to see some extreme action on sands of Mount Main Beach.
The German duo will take on home pairing of Kirk Pitman and Jason Lochhead in the opening match of the tournament on Saturday, January 22. The home team is fully prepared and thrilled to face the German team. Pitman disclosed his thoughts about their match
against world champions. He said: "This is a unique opportunity to play the world champions on our home turf." He further added:"It's great to be playing at home with a home crowd, something we don't get on the world tour. We train here and we're
familiar with the local conditions, and that's a real advantage.”
Kirk Pitman is the top national player of New Zealand and he will serve as the main weapon for hosts. Currently, he is in a top form and seems determined to finish on the podium. However, Reckermann and Brink will likely to give them a hard time. The German
pair is known for explosive spikes and strong defence. Anyhow, soon the action will start, which will put the players’ abilities to a real test.
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