Stanley Grant of Costa Rica Named MVP of the Central American Games

Stanley Grant of Costa Rica Named MVP of the Central American Games

Oct 22, 2025

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, October 21, 2025.– Costa Rica’s Stanley Grant was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the men’s volleyball tournament at the 12th Central American Games Guatemala 2025, held from October 17 to 21 at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium. Grant’s explosive offense and leadership on the court were decisive for Costa Rica’s success […]

Brazil Wins Back-to-Back Pan Am Junior Title and Secures Spot in Lima 2027

Brazil Wins Back-to-Back Pan Am Junior Title and Secures Spot in Lima 2027

Aug 22, 2025

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, August 22, 2025. Brazil claimed back-to-back gold in the men’s volleyball tournament at the II Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025, after defeating Argentina in a dramatic five-set final 3-2 (22-25, 25-15, 22-25, 27-25, 15-3) at the Arena COP, also securing their qualification to the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima. Brazil closed […]

Mexico Earns First Victory at the Junior Pan American Games

Mexico Earns First Victory at the Junior Pan American Games

Aug 11, 2025

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, August 11, 2025. – Mexico bounced back from a rough start to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-1 (20-25, 25-20, 25-22, 25-16) in the women’s volleyball tournament of the II Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025, held at Arena COP. With this result, Mexico improved its Pool B record to 1-1 and will close […]

Costa Rica Defeats Suriname and Advances to the Quarterfinals

Costa Rica Defeats Suriname and Advances to the Quarterfinals

Aug 01, 2025

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, July 31, 2025.– Costa Rica defeated Suriname 3-1 (25-18, 23-25, 25-22, 25-20) to advance for the quarterfinals of the Men’s U23 Pan American Cup, held at the Domo Polideportivo in Zone 13 of the Guatemalan capital. A first set full of constant exchanges and long rallies kept the score tight until point […]

USA’s Durish and Koenig Crowned NORCECA U23 Champions at Seven Mile Beach

USA’s Durish and Koenig Crowned NORCECA U23 Champions at Seven Mile Beach

Jun 23, 2025

SEVEN MILE BEACH, Cayman Islands, June 22, 2025. – Alexis Durish and Audrey Koenig of the United States claimed the gold medal at the NORCECA U23 Beach Volleyball Tour with a commanding straight-sets victory over Costa Rica’s Sofia Vega and Laura Molina, 2-0 (21-10, 21-14), at the stunning Seven Mile Beach. The American duo delivered […]

Caribes One Win Away from Sealing Semifinal B Against the Changos in the LVSM

Caribes One Win Away from Sealing Semifinal B Against the Changos in the LVSM

Nov 13, 2024

SAN SEBASTIÁN, Puerto Rico, November 12, 2024. – The Caribes of San Sebastián achieved their seventh consecutive set win over the Changos of Naranjito in Semifinal B of the Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM), putting them one victory away from reaching the Kia Cup Grand Final after a 3-0 win (25-23, 25-20, 25-21).  San Sebastián […]

Coaches speak ahead of U23 Women's Pan American Cup

Coaches speak ahead of U23 Women's Pan American Cup

Sep 02, 2024

XALAPA, Mexico, September 2, 2024. – The coaches of the eight teams that will compete in the Women’s Under-23 Pan American Cup, a qualifier to the 2025 Junior Pan American Games for two NORCECA teams, to be held at the Xalapa International Velodrome from September 3 to 8, shared their first impressions ahead of the […]

Mexico Falls to China and will Play for Positions 5 to 8 at the U17 World Championship

Mexico Falls to China and will Play for Positions 5 to 8 at the U17 World Championship

Aug 22, 2024

LIMA, Peru, August 22, 2024.- Mexico couldn’t overcome China, losing the quarterfinal match of the Girls’ U17 World Championship 0-3 (10-25, 16-25, 6-25) in Lima, Peru. China outperformed Mexico in every skill of the game, leading in attacks (37-23), blocks (9-1), and serves (13-0). Yliana Rubi Zuñiga was the top scorer for Mexico with 9 […]

USA stop Brazil and return to Olympic final at Paris 2024

USA stop Brazil and return to Olympic final at Paris 2024

Aug 08, 2024

PARIS, France, August 8, 2024.- The United States performed as the reigning Olympic champions they are and downed Brazil, who were yet to drop a set in the women’s tournament of the Paris 2024 Games, in the semifinals on Friday at the South Paris Arena 1 to get just one win away from winning back-to-back gold medals. After many […]

USA’s Partain & Benesh knock out Italy’s Nicolai & Cottafava

USA’s Partain & Benesh knock out Italy’s Nicolai & Cottafava

Aug 05, 2024

PARIS, France, August 5, 2024.- The American pair of Miles Partain & Andrew Benesh secured a spot in the last eight of the Paris 2024 men’s beach volleyball tournament, after shutting out Italy’s Samuele Cottafava & Paolo Nicolai on Monday. In the seventh men’s eighthfinal, ninth-seeded Partain & Benesh mastered a convincing 2-0 (21-17, 21-18) shutout of […]

CAZOVA U19 Boys and Girls Volleyball Championships Gets Underway at GC Foster College

CAZOVA U19 Boys and Girls Volleyball Championships Gets Underway at GC Foster College

Jul 26, 2024

SPANISH TOWN, Jamaica, July 24, 2024.- After months of meticulous planning, not even the passing of powerful hurricane Beryl will stop the 2024 CAZOVA U19 Boys and Girls Volleyball Championships from getting underway at the GC Foster College in Spanish Town, Jamaica, this weekend. The Opening Ceremony gets underway at 3:00 pm on Saturday, after […]

Nicaragua Remains Unbeaten and Closer to the Title

Nicaragua Remains Unbeaten and Closer to the Title

Jun 28, 2024

Tegucigalpa, Honduras, June 26, 2024: Nicaragua defeated Honduras 3-0 (25-23, 25-17, 25-20), putting them in a commanding position to win the VI Central American Women’s U23 Championship, at the Jorge Galeano Gymnasium.

Costa Rica gets first U21 win over US Virgin Islands

Costa Rica gets first U21 win over US Virgin Islands

Jun 27, 2024

Toronto, Canada. June 27, 2024: Costa Rica defeated US Virgin Islands in their final group match today at the Women’s NORCECA U21 Continental Championship in Toronto, Ontario, at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre.

Bansley and Bukovec of Canada Win the Ticket to Paris

Bansley and Bukovec of Canada Win the Ticket to Paris

Jun 24, 2024

TLAXCALA, Mexico, June 23, 2024.- Canadians Heather Bansley and Sophie Bukovec took a moment to savor their victory and realize they had the ticket to Paris in their hands. They ended up hugging on the sand, with tears blending with the rain. It was a hug that symbolized sacrifice and hard work, tears of joy, satisfaction, and fulfillment.

Colima Host of the First Boys U17 Pan American Cup

Colima Host of the First Boys U17 Pan American Cup

Jun 14, 2024

COLIMA, Mexico, June 14, 2024.- The city of Colima, Mexico will host the first Boys U17 Pan American Cup from June 17-22 at the Multifunctional Auditorium in Colima.

Chile bounces back from first set loss to Puerto Rico in second victory at Santiago 2023

Chile bounces back from first set loss to Puerto Rico in second victory at Santiago 2023

Oct 31, 2023

SANTIAGO, Chile, October 31, 2023 - Chile bounced back after losing the first set to Puerto Rico 3-1 (26-28, 25-18, 25-21, 25-23) in their second victory in the Men’s Volleyball tournament at the 19th edition of the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games, taking place from October 30 to November 4 at the Arena Parque O’Higgins Arena.

Dominica first to reach three wins in ECVA U23 Male Championship

Dominica first to reach three wins in ECVA U23 Male Championship

Oct 13, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, October 13, 2023. -  Dominica is the first to three wins in the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) U23 Male Championship. They rallied from one set down to claim victory over St. Maarten, in match 11 of the championship.

Impressive win for Canada in five sets 

Impressive win for Canada in five sets 

Aug 09, 2023

PONCE, PUERTO RICO, August 9, 2023.- Canada impressively defeated Peru in five thrilling (3-2) sets on the fourth day of the XX Senior Women's Volleyball Pan American Cup at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium in Ponce. 

Puerto Rico debuts with a three-set victory against Chile 

Puerto Rico debuts with a three-set victory against Chile 

Aug 06, 2023

PONCE, PUERTO RICO, August 6, 2023.- The host team of the XX Women Senior Pan American Cup, Puerto Rico, began their participation with an exciting victory against Chile (25-22, 25-17, 25- 23). 

RIZOLA: "It was a very important victory against Canada"

RIZOLA: "It was a very important victory against Canada"

Aug 06, 2023

PONCE, PUERTO RICO, August 6, 2023.- Colombia was able to stop Canada's push to achieve an important victory on the first day of the XX Senior Women's Volleyball Pan American Cup at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium in Ponce. 

USA sweep Poland and get one step closer to the top

USA sweep Poland and get one step closer to the top

Jun 24, 2023

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, June 24, 2023.- The United States scored another big win in the Volleyball Nations League 2023 on Saturday in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and continue their pursuit of Japan to get to the top of the standings.

Women’s Beach Volleyball Round of 16 decided at 2023 CAC Games

Women’s Beach Volleyball Round of 16 decided at 2023 CAC Games

Jun 22, 2023

COSTA DEL SOL, El Salvador, June 22, 2023.- The round of 16 teams that are battling to reach the quarterfinals in the women’s beach volleyball tournament of the San Salvador 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games is ready.

Pedro Rangel the Most Valuable Player MVP at NORCECA Men’s Final Four

Pedro Rangel the Most Valuable Player MVP at NORCECA Men’s Final Four

Jun 11, 2023

DURANGO, Mexico, June 11, 2023.- Setter and team captain of Mexico, Pedro Rangel, was selected as the Most Valuable Player MVP of the NORCECA Men International League Final Four that finished on Sunday at Auditorio del Pueblo in Durango, Mexico.

Mexico qualifies to the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup

Mexico qualifies to the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup

Jun 11, 2023

DURANGO, Mexico, June 11, 2023.- After five grueling sets host Mexico beat Puerto Rico 3-2 (20-25, 25-22, 25-18, 22-25, 15-12) to win the Men’s NORCECA International League Final Four on Sunday in Durango and qualify for the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup.

Canada ends first week of VNL action in Ottawa

Canada ends first week of VNL action in Ottawa

Jun 11, 2023

Ottawa, ON (June 11, 2023) – Canada’s men’s team ended its first week of Volleyball Nations League action with a 1-3 (25-20, 17-25, 21-25, 21-25) loss to Germany on Sunday at Ottawa’s Arena at TD Place.

USA drops first VNL match to Brazil

USA drops first VNL match to Brazil

Jun 11, 2023

OTTAWA, Canada, June 11, 2023.- Brazil stopped the United States’ three-winning streaks  3-1 (25-19, 21-25, 25-15, 25-21)  in the 2023 Volleyball International Nations League on Sunday in Ottawa, Canada.

USA defeats Costa Rica in three sets to reach the Gold Medal match

USA defeats Costa Rica in three sets to reach the Gold Medal match

May 13, 2023

JUANA DIAZ, Puerto Rico, May 13, 2023.- United States defeated Costa Rica in three sets 25-14, 25-20, 25-6 to reach the gold medal match of the Girls’ U19 NORCECA Pan American Cup in Puerto Rico.

USA opens U19 Pan Am Cup with strength

USA opens U19 Pan Am Cup with strength

May 09, 2023

JUANA DIAZ, Puerto Rico, May 9, 2023.- United States opened the Girls’ U19 NORCECA Pan American Cup with strength over the U.S. Virgin Islands 3-0 (25-6, 25-18, 25-12) on Tuesday at Dolores Martinez Coliseum in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico.

Pools set for U21 men’s, U19 men’s and U19 women’s World Champs

Pools set for U21 men’s, U19 men’s and U19 women’s World Champs

Mar 31, 2023

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March 31, 2023.- The drawing for the FIVB World Championships men’s U21 and U19 age categories, as well as that for the U19 women’s competition were conducted in Lausanne on Friday and were streamed live on the **Volleyball World YouTube channel**.

<strong>Navas and Gonzalez of Puerto Rico take the Gold in Santa Marta</strong>

Navas and Gonzalez of Puerto Rico take the Gold in Santa Marta

Nov 27, 2022

SANTA MARTA, Colombia, November 26, 2022.- Allanis Navas and María Gonzalez of Puerto Rico dominated the women’s gold medal match of the first Central American and Caribbean Games of Sea and Beach 2-0 (21-8, 21-9) over Cubans Amanda Armenteros and Jennifer Rivera.

<strong>Cuba challenged by El Salvador in opening day at Santa Marta</strong>

Cuba challenged by El Salvador in opening day at Santa Marta

Nov 25, 2022

SANTA MARTA, Colombia, November 23, 2022.- Cuban duo Amanda Armenteros and Jennifer Rivera were challenged by Gabriela Funes and Sofía Velásquez of El Salvador in a close 2-0 (27-25, 21-17) win on day one of the I Central American and Caribbean Sea and Beach Games in Santa Marta.

Panama beat Costa Rica 3-0

Panama beat Costa Rica 3-0

Oct 23, 2022

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, October 23, 2022.- Panama beat Costa Rica 3-0 (25-13, 25-11, 25-16) on day six of the XIX AFECAVOL Men’s U21 Central American Championship.

ECVA Senior Female Competition to be fiercely Contested

ECVA Senior Female Competition to be fiercely Contested

Oct 12, 2022

PHILLIPSBURG, St. Maarten, October 12th, 2022.- Seven teams are raring and ready to rumble to see would end up on the top of the heap at the end of the senior female ECVA volleyball competition on Sunday 16th October. Action starts this evening with three matches on tap.

Dominican Republic debuts with victory against Korea

Dominican Republic debuts with victory against Korea

Sep 24, 2022

Arnhem, The Netherlands, September 24, 2022.- The Dominican Republic began its participation in the Women's Volleyball World Championship with a resounding victory against Korea.

Puerto Rico falls to Belgium at the start of the Women's World Cup

Puerto Rico falls to Belgium at the start of the Women's World Cup

Sep 24, 2022

Arnhem, The Netherlands, September 24, 2022- The Puerto Rican team was defeated by Belgium in its first appearance in the Women's World Championship.

Pan Am and Central American Games in stake at Women’s Pan Am Cup

Pan Am and Central American Games in stake at Women’s Pan Am Cup

Aug 20, 2022

HERMOSILLO, Sonora, Mexico, August 20, 2022.- The Women's Pan American Cup is a qualification event for the Pan American Games and the Central American & Caribbean Games to be held in 2023 in Santiago and El Salvador respectively.

Mohammed excited to see volleyball return to CAZOVA

Mohammed excited to see volleyball return to CAZOVA

Jul 04, 2022

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, July 4, 2022 - Mushtaque Mohammed, president of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) says the regional sporting body is very excited about the restart of volleyball after two and a half years in the Caribbean.