The Beach Sport Festival 2023, a unique European sports reference, will return for its 2nd edition from June 28 to July 23 on Cousteau Beach in Saint-Laurent-du-Var. The sports event will bring together hundreds of participants from all over Europe for an unforgettable sports and human experience.
From the European and World Beach Wrestling Championship to the European FootVolley Championship and the French Beach Volleyball Championship Finals, the Beach Sport Festival will feature the best athletes from the various disciplines involved. With 6 sports disciplines offered, it serves as a true showcase of sports, giving amateur and professional athletes the opportunity to express themselves and excel.
It is a dream to organize this event in Saint-Laurent-du-Var. The goal is to make this locality the capital of beach sports!
Joseph Segura, Mayor of Saint-Laurent-du-Var
On the program: high-level sports tournaments, entertainment, initiation workshops, and concerts. Schools, leisure centers, and vacationers will also be able to enjoy and practice numerous sports on the Laurentian sand during discovery and entertainment times.
Launched in 2022, the first edition welcomed many personalities, including big names in sports such as Didier Deschamps, Hugo Lloris, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Ghani Yalouz, Kévin Tillie, and Fanny Horta. This year, “we aimed even higher” declared the sports deputy. Indeed, the level of competitions will be even higher, the size of the field will be expanded by 200 m², and nighttime competitions will be on the agenda.
Program
6 disciplines:
- Beach Wrestling from June 28 to June 30: European and World Championship.
- FootVolley on July 1 and 2: European Stage.
- Beach tennis from July 5 to 9: Summer Tour.
- Beach rugby from July 12 to 15: Charity Legends Match.
- Beach handball on July 16: Exhibition Tournament.
- Beach Volleyball from July 21 to 23: French Championship Finals.
3 concerts:
- Christophe Willem on July 4.
- Kiss FM Live on July 11.
- Héritage Goldman Concert on July 18.
One of the concerts will be in support of the AFM Telethon, while the other two will be free of charge.
