Clancy and Fejes clinch Olympic beach volleyball spot and plan a crochet gift for Snoop Dogg

Taliqua Clancy, a three-time Olympian, and newcomer Stefie Fejes captured the women's title at the Asian Championships in Shangluo, China, securing an Olympic quota spot for Australia in beach volleyball. The victory came despite Fejes battling illness and Clancy coping with a toe fracture and a knee issue earlier in the season. The duo, who have only competed together in six tournaments, are already planning a crocheted ball carrier and a unique gift for Snoop Dogg, who frequently attends the competition.

Fejes, who also creates sustainable crochet items, hopes the project will connect the volleyball community with fans. While the quota guarantees a place for an Australian team, the pair must still earn selection for the Los Angeles Olympics. Their success adds to Clancy’s long record of medals and highlights Fejes’s growing confidence playing alongside a seasoned medalist.