SportsPublished: 23 August 2026 at 02:40

Latvian duo Plavins/Fokerots win opening playoff match at Montreal Elite 16

Latvian beach volleyball players Martins Plavins and Kristians Fokerots won their first playoff match on Saturday at the BPT Elite 16 tournament in Montreal.

Latvian beach volleyball duo Martins Plavins and Kristians Fokerots made a successful start to the playoff stage at the Beach Pro Tour (BPT) Elite 16 tournament taking place in Montreal, Canada.

On Saturday, the Latvians played their first playoff match and secured a victory, keeping their hopes alive for further progress in the tournament standings.

The Elite 16 is one of the top-tier events on the international beach volleyball calendar, with strong results offering significant points toward the world rankings.

Plavins and Fokerots are among Latvia's leading beach volleyball pairs, regularly competing in international BPT tour tournaments.

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