Swedish Duos Dominate King of the Court Beach Volleyball at Avicii Arena

The King of the Court beach volleyball tournament held at Stockholm's Avicii Arena culminated in a thrilling final where the Swedish reigning world champions Jonatan Hellvig and David Åhman were crowned kings after a decisive victory. The tournament featured a unique format where teams competed to score the most points in 15-minute rounds on one half of the court, the so-called 'Kingside.'

Hellvig and Åhman advanced smoothly through their semifinal match, securing their spot in the final with ease. Their opponents in the final, pairs from Austria and Norway, only managed to score a single point each, while the Swedes reached 15 points, demonstrating a commanding performance. David Åhman credited the energetic support of around 4,000 spectators at the Avicii Arena for boosting their stamina and focus.

The other Swedish duo, Jacob Hölting Nilsson and Elmer Andersson, also made a strong impression by reaching the finals; however, they were eliminated in the tournament's second round after a closely fought semifinal against Norway’s top-ranked team Anders Mol and Christian Sørum.

In the women's Queen of the Court competition held earlier the same day, the Norwegian team took first place, Finland secured second, and the Swedish pair Isabelle Reffell and Tina Thurin, with Reffell being Jonatan Hellvig's partner, finished third. Reffell highlighted the King of the Court format as fun and unpredictable, different from standard beach volleyball matches, adding to the event’s lively and entertaining atmosphere.

The tournament attracted considerable attention as it brought together world elite beach volleyball players, with the broadcast starting at 17:00 featuring commentary by Johan Ejeborg and analysis by Mattias Magnusson. Overall, the event was marked by exciting competition, strong Swedish performances, and enthusiastic fan participation.