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Sizzling stars of the 2016 Swatch beach volleyball Major Series in Hamburg set pulses racing

Samba stars Brazil and hosts Germany lead the way at the tournament that could provide perfect Euro 2016 respite

FEAR NOT England fans; if the Three Lions are toothless at France 2016 there is another summer sports tournament worthy of your attention.

The 2016 Swatch beach volleyball Major Series is taking place in Hamburg over the weekend.

The 2016 Swatch Beach Volleyball Major Series in Hamburg finishes this weekend
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The 2016 Swatch Beach Volleyball Major Series in Hamburg finishes this weekendCredit: Daniel Grund/Red Bull Content Pool
Germany and Brazil women are leading the way at the Swatch Major Series
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Germany and Brazil women are leading the way at the Swatch Major SeriesCredit: Mike Ranz / Beach Majors / Red Bull Content Pool
If you need more sport than Copa America 2016 and Euro 2016 have to offer then the beach volleyball is worth a watch with the women's final on Saturday
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If you need more sport than Copa America 2016 and Euro 2016 have to offer then the beach volleyball is worth a watch with the women's final on SaturdayCredit: Marjan Radovic/Red Bull Content Pool

The women's semi-finals take place at midday on Saturday, with the final starting at 4pm.

Brazil dominated the early matches with four teams topping their pool. Hosts Germany had two teams top of pools A and G.

It's completely free to attend the tournament with tickets dished out to fans on a first-come-first-served basis.

Entrance to the tournament in Hamburg is free with Brazilian women dominating
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Entrance to the tournament in Hamburg is free with Brazilian women dominatingCredit: Daniel Grund/Red Bull Content Pool
Brazil won four of the pool stages with Germany having two pool winners
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Brazil won four of the pool stages with Germany having two pool winnersCredit: Daniel Grund/Red Bull Content Pool
Brazil's women are dominating the 2016 Swatch Beach Volleyball Major Series
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Brazil's women are dominating the 2016 Swatch Beach Volleyball Major SeriesCredit: Joerg Mitter / Red Bull Content Pool

The event is one of the final chances for competitors to impress before the Rio 2016 Olympics where the event will be held on the famous Copacabana beach

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