LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 1, 2025.- Costa Rica wrapped up their participation at the U23 Women’s Pan American Cup with a solid 3-0 (25-11, 25-11, 25-15) victory over Suriname, securing seventh place in the tournament held at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato.
The Central American team dominated the match from start to finish, holding an overwhelming 40-11 advantage in attacks, while also outscoring Suriname 9-5 in blocks and 1-0 in serves. Both teams committed 25 unforced errors.
Costa Rica finished the event with a 2-4 record, while Suriname was unable to earn a win throughout the competition.
Ivanny Blackwood led Costa Rica with 17 points, followed by Krystel Vargas with 11.
Costa Rica’s head coach, Kareem Richards, emphasized the importance of closing the tournament with a win after a challenging week: “After yesterday’s loss to Nicaragua, which we did not expect, finishing with a victory was important. The team bounced back and showed the ability to recover. The competition was of a high level,” he stated.
Suriname’s head coach, Miguel Misidjang, reflected on his team’s performance: “It was a great tournament with a high level of play. We knew upfront that other countries were stronger. We came to compete and gain experience. We couldn’t reach a good level because my players lack maturity. We have a lot of work to do,” he concluded.
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