Find the latest Bossaball News including, top match results and player updates. Recent news on player, rule changes and recent tournaments.
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What is Bossaball
Bossaball is an innovative sport that merges elements of volleyball, soccer, gymnastics and music. Developed in Spain by Belgian athlete Filip Eyckmans in 2004, Bossaball has gained international popularity in countries like the Netherlands, Brazil, and Singapore.
Game Structure
Bossaball is played on an inflatable court that features trampolines on either side of a net. Each team consists of four players (with a maximum of five) and the objective is to ground the ball on the opponent’s side of the court.
Players Can Use Various Techniques to Hit the Ball, Including:
- Volley Touch: Using hands or forearms.
- Soccer Touch: Using any part of the body except hands or arms.
Teams are Allowed a Maximum of Five Touches to Return the Ball Over the Net and Scoring can Occur in Several Ways:
- 1 point: Ball lands inbounds on opponent’s court.
- 3 points: Ball lands directly on the opponent’s trampoline.
- 5 points: A soccer touch that lands directly on the opponent’s trampoline.
Equipment Required
- An inflatable court
- Trampolines
- A volleyball-like ball
- A net (approximately 3 meters high) that can be adjusted for different skill levels.
One of the aspects of the sport is the role of the Samba Referee, who not only oversees the game but also acts as a DJ. The integration of music is essential to the game.
The game begins with one team serving by throwing or kicking the ball into the air and attempting to hit it over the net. The opposing team must then return it using no more than five touches. Players rotate positions after each point scored.
Bossaball News: Highlights of the Week
September 11-17, 2024
- Bossaball Colombia hosted two exciting events last weekend.
- The sport continues to gain popularity worldwide with over 1000 petitions received last year alone.
- The sport is currently negotiating with a large marketing company in Beijing that could open up the huge Chinese market.
September 4-10, 2024
- Bossaball made a memorable appearance at the Rio Olympics with millions passing by the exhibition court in Copacabana.
- The sport combines elements of football, volleyball, gymnastics and music.
- The sport has been growing with leagues established in countries like Belgium, Romania Singapore and Saudi Arabia.
August 28 – September 3, 2024
- The game faces competition from established beach sports like volleyball, but has the potential to attract more people to utilize beaches for recreation and exercise.
- The UAE launched Bossaball with trials held at Umm Suqeim Beach in Dubai.
- The sport is generating interest as a fun and athletic beach activity.
Bossaball News: Top Matches and Results
2009 World Cup (Turkey):
- Champion: Brazil
- Participating Countries: Brazil, Belgium, Netherlands, Kuwait, Singapore
2010 European Cup (Netherlands):
- Champion: Belgium
- Participating Countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain
2011 European Cup (Netherlands):
- Champion: Belgium
- Participating Countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain
2012 European Cup (Czech Republic):
- Champion: Netherlands
- Participating Countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain
2013 World Cup (Bonaire):
- Champion: Netherlands
- Participating Countries: Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Germany, Netherlands
2014 European Cup (Netherlands):
- Champion: Netherlands
- Participating Countries: Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Spain
2015 World Cup “A Decade in the Air” (Spain):
- Champion: Belgium
- Final Match Score: Belgium defeated Argentina with scores of 14–21, 22–20, 15–11.
- Participating Countries: Argentina, Belgium, Netherlands, Spain
2016 World Cup “AtTheCopa” (Brazil):
- Champion: Netherlands
- Participating Countries: Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Netherlands
Bossaball Player News
Bossaball is continuing to spread globally with clubs established in countries such as Brazil, Germany, Spain and more. The sport is gaining traction as it combines fitness and entertainment.
In Bogotá, Colombia, Bossaball is being used as a tool for social development. Programs like 40 for 40 plans to engage at-risk youth through the sport.
Currently, there are no specific updates on player transfers or player movements within the Bossaball community. The focus remains on promoting the sport and its benefits rather than individual player transactions typical in more mainstream sports leagues.
Selection of Spain, Selection of Brazil and Selection of North Carolina State University in Raleigh are mentioned as some of the most famous Bossaball teams that travel the world for exhibitions and to promote the sport.
In 2012, the team from North Carolina State University became the first American team to receive an invitation to compete with the Brazilian Bossaball Association (BBA).
Sven Leemans, a 23-year-old Belgian, the captain of the Belgian team which is tops when it comes to tricks and special moves. He came into Bossaball with a gymnastics background.
Mael Verbrugge and Kenny Kiekens, who brought their break-dancing background into Bossaball, are quoted discussing the sport’s appeal.
There is limited information available on legendary Bossaball players from the early days of the sport. Bossaball is still relatively new, having been invented in 2004 and has not yet reached the level of popularity and professionalization of more established sports.
The first professional Bossaball players emerged following the sport’s invention by Filip Eyckmans in 2004. Eyckmans, a Belgian athlete and former tennis player conceptualized Bossaball while living in Spain.
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Bossaball Rules and Regulations
Number of Players
- Bossaball teams can consist of 3, 4 or 5 players depending on the type of tournament.
- Each team must have a mix of male and female players, as it is a mixed-gender sport.
Gameplay
- A team can touch the ball up to 8 times before a player can throw it into the other team’s court from the trampoline.
- Each player can make one throw with their hands or two throws with two separate parts of the body, such as the hands and then the feet.
- The player on the trampoline is called the goalkeeper and their role is to defend that zone so the other team does not score 3 points.
Scoring
- 1 point is awarded for hitting the ball into the opponent’s court.
- 3 points are awarded for hitting the ball directly into the opponent’s trampoline.
- 3 points are awarded for a soccer touch (kick) that lands in bounds on the opponent’s side.
- 5 points are awarded for a soccer touch that lands directly in the opponent’s trampoline.
Winning
- The first team to score 25 points wins the match.
- If the score reaches 24-24, a team must win by 2 clear points.
- Matches are usually played as the best of 3 or 5 sets.
Other Rules
- The height of the net can be adjusted for different levels of play.
- Players must always keep at least one body part on their own side of the net.
- A player cannot touch the ball twice in a row.
- The ball cannot be guided for more than 1 second.
- Players must rotate positions after each point.
Bossaball News: Recent Tournaments
Bossaball was present during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, hosting a month-long event at 974 Beach near the 974 Stadium. The event featured a daily competition between Team Europe (Netherlands and Spain) and Team South America (Colombia and Argentina) with the winning continent determined on the day of the World Cup final.
The Netherlands holds the record for most international Bossaball tournaments won with victories in 2013 and 2016.
In 2013, they won the World Cup in Bonaire, defeating Belgium in the final. In 2016, they won the #AtTheCopa international tournament held on Copacabana beach in Brazil, defeating Argentina.
Belgium holds the record for most international Bossaball tournament finals played, reaching the final in 2009, 2013, and 2015. They lost to Brazil in 2009 and the Netherlands in 2013, but finally won their first international title in 2015 at the Decade in the Air Cup in Spain, defeating Argentina.
Bossaball News: What’s New in Bossaball 2024
Following its launch in Mumbai, Bossaball aims to establish courts in various tier 1 and tier 2 cities across India. The sport’s introduction is seen as a way to enrich the local sporting culture.
Although the sport originated in Brazil, there are renewed efforts to expand its presence there, with plans for more organized events and competitions.
There is growing interest from various Asian countries as indicated by over 1,000 inquiries last year alone. Countries like Singapore and Qatar are also mentioned as potential adopters of the sport due to their sporting cultures.
While already present in countries like Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands, The sport plans to deepen its reach in Europe by establishing more official leagues and competitions in regions such as Germany and France.
Bossaball News: Upcoming Bossaball Events
The sport has been introduced in India with plans for multiple courts to be established across Mumbai and other major cities. The initial event featured a face-off match between Indian and international teams.
Bossaball has been featured at various international music and sports festivals. For example, it has made appearances at Tomorrowland and Pukkelpop, where players show the sport to large audiences.
Bossaball Colombia is hosting two events this weekend.
Bossaball frequently features at major international music festivals and sports fairs. These events provide a platform for demonstrations and competitions, helping to popularize the sport. Past events include Tomorrowland and ExpoFitness in Medellin, Colombia.
The official Bossaball website maintains a world map highlighting various upcoming events. Interested individuals or organizations can contact Bossaball Sports SL to arrange or participate in these events.
Bossaball is played in over twenty countries across four continents, with efforts to expand its presence through training camps and tournaments. Countries involved include Brazil, Spain, Turkey and many others.
Bossaball has gained attention from major global media outlets including Red Bull TV, CNN and the BBC. It was featured in a documentary series on Red Bull TV titled “A decade in the air,” which celebrated Bossaball’s 10th anniversary with a tournament in Malaga, Spain.
The sport has been showcased at events,such as the Rio 2016 Olympics, where it was described as one of the unexpected hits. The Dutch team won a tournament held at Copacabana Beach during the Olympics.
Bossaball is seeking partners to expand its operations in China. The goal is to secure either a single partner for the entire country or multiple partners for different regions.
Bossaball has been featured in various international sports festivals such as its debut at the Örebro City Sport Festival in Sweden. This event is Bossaball’s first appearance in Scandinavia.
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