SEVENTY teams from 35 countries are scheduled to compete in this year's Phuket Thailand Open women's volleyball title.
The $190,000 final in the world title series grows in size and status each time, with 15 of the top 20 teams entered.
The tournament begins on Phuket's Karon beach on November 3, straight after Loy Kratong, and concludes with the final on November 8.
Look out for strong representation from Brazil, especially their top pair, Juliana Felisberta Silva and Larissa Franca. They're hot, cleaning up title after title so far this year.
Phuket, with its squeaky Karon sand, is the last stop of the 2009 Swatch FIVB Beach Volley World Tour and the biggest event in Asia.
Admission is free and the tournament is played daily from 9am on November 4-7, with the final taking place at 3pm on November 8.
Spectators are also able to enjoy support activities including an inter-hotel amateur tournament, kids clinics, many booths and a beer garden and food outlets.
Competitors will come from Thailand, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Britain, Greece, Italy, Kazakstan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Ukraine and Vanuatu.
Thousands Flock to Phuket's Big Beach PartyThe $190,000 final in the world title series grows in size and status each time, with 15 of the top 20 teams entered.
The tournament begins on Phuket's Karon beach on November 3, straight after Loy Kratong, and concludes with the final on November 8.
Look out for strong representation from Brazil, especially their top pair, Juliana Felisberta Silva and Larissa Franca. They're hot, cleaning up title after title so far this year.
Phuket, with its squeaky Karon sand, is the last stop of the 2009 Swatch FIVB Beach Volley World Tour and the biggest event in Asia.
Admission is free and the tournament is played daily from 9am on November 4-7, with the final taking place at 3pm on November 8.
Spectators are also able to enjoy support activities including an inter-hotel amateur tournament, kids clinics, many booths and a beer garden and food outlets.
Competitors will come from Thailand, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Britain, Greece, Italy, Kazakstan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Ukraine and Vanuatu.
Photo Album Who would have thought that ''''Da do 'ron 'ron 'ron'' was all about Karon? Phuket's first beach party music festival has set high standards and boosted the island's reputation.
Thousands Flock to Phuket's Big Beach Party
Phuket Set to Party on Karon: September 25-26
Photo Album A 22 million baht dance party is being held for free on Phuket's Karon beach this coming weekend, the biggest event of its kind seen on the island.
Phuket Set to Party on Karon: September 25-26
Ross and Boss Take Volleyball Title
Photo Album What's very hot, covered in sand, and smiling? The winners of the third Phuket Thailand Open volleyball title. Karon beach draws a large crowd to watch an all American showdown.
Ross and Boss Take Volleyball Title
Phuket Volleyball: A $175,000 Karon Bounce
Athletes in bikinis are taking to the specially sculpted sand courts in central Karon for a $175,000 beach volleyball tournament that will have television cameras rolling live on sunny Phuket.
Phuket Volleyball: A $175,000 Karon Bounce
