SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, May 1, 2026.- Nicaragua celebrated twice, earning victories in both genders on the opening day of the IV AFECAVOL U-19 Central American Beach Volleyball Championship, taking place at the Beach Sports Stadium in San Salvador.
In the girl’s division, Fenchely Alvarado/Ella Resau secured an important first win, prevailing 2-0 (21-10, 21-12) over Guatemala’s Mónica Cano/Marisabel González.
Another team with a positive start on the girl’s side was El Salvador’s Ashley Rauda/María Castaneda, who defeated Honduras’ Eymi Hilton/Ruth Villegas 2-0 (21-11, 21-10).
In boys, Nicaragua’s Domingo Murillo/Edgar Holmann celebrated their first victory with a 2-0 (21-17, 21-17) win over El Salvador’s Diego Barrera/Jacob Menjívar.
Meanwhile, Guatemala’s Manuel Estrada/Robin Oliva prevailed in a hard-fought battle, 2-1 (19-21, 21-15, 18-16), against Honduras’ Jairo Gálvez/Isaac Méndez.
The second day of the IV U-19 Central American Beach Volleyball Championship will determine the medal matchups ahead of the tournament’s conclusion scheduled for Sunday, May 3.
In the girl’s division, starting at 11:00 a.m., El Salvador will face Nicaragua, followed by Guatemala against Honduras. In the afternoon, Guatemala closes its schedule against El Salvador at 3:00 p.m., followed by Nicaragua taking on Honduras.
In the boy’s division, Nicaragua will face Honduras at 11:00 a.m., followed by Guatemala versus El Salvador. In the afternoon starting at 3:00 p.m., Nicaragua will meet Guatemala, and the day will conclude with Honduras against El Salvador.
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