SWATCH FIVB Beach Volley World Tour 2008

The “Federation Internationale de Volleyball” World Tour accounts for the top level tournament series of Beach Volleyball.

The World Tour is a highly popular and well promoted professional competition that has a world-wide presence under the auspices of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). All such events achieve massive television coverage and attract the world's best Beach Volleyball athletes, both male and female.

Only by participating in this series outstanding players from all over the world can qualify themselves for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

From initially 4 tournaments, in 1991/1992, the FIVB Tour has grown to over 27 events in 2008. Besides the approximately over 500.000 spectators who follow the games live every year, the World Tour is also being broadcasted to a worldwide audience.