The European Universities Beach Volleyball 2011 has finally concluded on July 22nd with an exciting Closing Ceremony on Playamar beach in Torremolinos, Malaga, Spain.

In men finals, the title of champion went to the team University of Lodz who has won a thrilling final match against the team University of Malaga, that has put up quite a struggle.



In women finals, the title of champion went to the team University of Malaga who has won an exciting final match against the team University of Vienna, that did not give up without a struggle either.

Medals and awards were presented by Leonz Eder, EUSA representative; María Teresa Prieto, Vice rector for Social Welfare and Equality; Aitor Canibe, from the Spanish High Council for Sports; and Pedro Montiel, President of the Executive Committee, among others.



Medallists Women
1: San Antonio Catholic University (ESP)
2: University of Vienna 1 (AUT)
3: University of Vienna 2 (AUT)



Medallists Men
1: University of Lodz 1 (POL)
2: University of Malaga 1 (ESP)
3: Polytechnic Institute of Porto (POR)



The EUSA flag was passed to the University of Porto, who will organise the next Championship in 2013. The ceremony continued with several performances on the stage, followed by a farewell dinner at the accommodation venue for athletes and officials, where all the participants spent a lovely evening and enjoyed a number of fried fresh fish, the Torremolinos’ treat.

The official website www.eucbeachvolleyball2011.com offers more information about the Championship.