Beach volleyball world champion Ondřej Perušič retires

Czech beach volleyball world champion Ondřej Perušič has retired at the age of 31, he announced at a press conference on Tuesday. His long-time partner David Schweiner will continue his career alongside Tadeáš Trousil, with whom he previously played at the European Championships three years ago during Perušič’s injury.

Perušič and Schweiner were among the world’s leading pairs in recent years, having won gold at the 2023 Beach Volleyball World Championships in Mexico — the greatest achievement in the history of Czech beach volleyball.

Perušič will remain with the team as an assistant, as the newly formed duo aims to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.