GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, October 16, 2025. – The coaches of the seven participating countries have expressed their determination to reach the podium in the men’s volleyball tournament of the 12th Central American Games Guatemala 2025, to be held from October 17 to 21 at the Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium.
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Albert Humes, Belize Coach: “Because of the good showing of our senior team at the Final Four, everyone is rooting for us, so our expectations are high. We are willing to represent our country as everyone expects.”
César Salas, Costa Rica Coach: “This is a very important event, a major tournament in the region, and we come full of joy and hope to perform well. We want to lift Costa Rica’s men’s volleyball to a higher level than where we currently stand. This event is about competing and aiming for the podium. Our group is determined to work hard toward that goal, always respecting our opponents and every participant in the event.”
Andrea Genova, El Salvador Coach: “We came with high expectations. We have a team with experience, and it will be a highly competitive tournament, as it’s one of the biggest in Central America. Our goal is to finish among the top four and thus qualify for next year’s Final Four, and from there hopefully achieve even more.”
Osiel Vásquez, Honduras Coach: “Our team has undergone a successful 15-month preparation for this major event, which we know is very important for both Central America and Honduras. We had three positive international warm-up matches. Our main goal is to be among the four finalists.”
Reider Lucas, Guatemala Coach: “We want to achieve a good result. We’ve prepared well, and the players arrive motivated and happy. We have a mix of young but experienced athletes. Our main objective is to achieve the best possible result in the competition.”
Jorge Luis Mena, Nicaragua Coach: “Our expectation in any tournament we play is to finish as high as possible. This is the most important championship in the Central American region, and we will give it our all. The team is well-prepared; we have excellent players, a mix of youth and experience. We’ll take it one game at a time.”
Alex Flores, Panama Coach: “Our main goal is to bring a medal home. We want to give Panama that joy in this sport of volleyball, which truly deserves it.”
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