PONCE, Puerto Rico, October 10, 2025.- Dominican Republic won the Bronze Medal at the NORCECA Men’s Final Six after a straight set win over Mexico (25-23, 25-21, 25-22) at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium. Dominican Republic finished in third place with a 3-4 win-loss record, to win their first medal in the tournament’s history. Mexico ended […]
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Canada finishes in fifth place at NORCECA Men’s Final Six
PONCE, Puerto Rico, October 12, 2025.- Canada defeated Suriname in straight sets (25-19, 25-18, 25-15) to finish in fifth place of the NORCECA Men’s Final Four at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium. Canada Finished the tournament with a 2-4 win-loss record and fifth place while Suriname ended in sixth place with 0-6. The Canadians started strong with […]
Guatemala Gears Up for the 12th Central American Games 2025
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, October 12, 2025. – Guatemala is preparing to host, for the fourth time as the sole venue, the 12th edition of the Central American Games, to be held from October 18 to 30, 2025. The event will bring together athletes from Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and the host […]
Puerto Rico outlasts Dominican in a thriller to book a ticket to the final
PONCE, Puerto Rico, October 10, 2025.- Puerto Rico defeated Dominican Republic in an epic five-set battle (25-27, 32-30, 31-33, 25-22, 15-11) to book a ticket to the championship match of the NORCECA Men’s Final Four at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium. This will be Puerto Rico’s first appearance in the tournament’s gold medal match. Puerto Rico […]
Defending Champion United States Advances to the Gold Medal Match
PONCE, Puerto Rico, October 11, 2025.- The United States earned a chance to defend its NORCECA Final Six title, advancing to the gold medal match after a thrilling five-set victory over Mexico (22-25, 25-22, 19-25, 25-23, 15-13) at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium. The first set was highly competitive. Both teams were tied at 12-12, but […]
USA’s Scribner & Grimes crowned World U18 champions in style
DOHA, Qatar, October 11, 2025.- Scribner & Grimes strung together nine wins without dropping a set to win the gold medal as another American pair, Avery & Addison Junk, settled for silver. USA have retained the FIVB Beach Volleyball Under 18 World Championship title. The pair of Jordyn Scribner & Ella Grimes beat the Junk […]
United States heads to the semifinals after five-set thriller win against Puerto Rico
PONCE, Puerto Rico, October 10, 2025.- The United States is heading to the semifinals of the NORCECA’s Men Final Six after a five-set thriller win against host team Puerto Rico at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium (19-25, 25-23, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11). The United States (4-1) will face Mexico (4-1) in the semifinals, meanwhile Puerto Rico (4-1) […]
USA’s girls remain unbeaten as Türkiye’s boys earn historic semifinals berth in Doha
DOHA, Qatar, October 10, 2025.- USA’s title defense received a significant boost on Friday after their two girls’ duos qualified for the semifinals of the ongoing FIVB Beach Volleyball Under 18 World Championship in Doha, Qatar. A total of 40 matches—16 Round of 24, 16 Round of 16, and 8 quarterfinals–were played on Friday to determine the […]
Dominican Republic swept Canada and Claims Semifinal Spot
PONCE, Puerto Rico, October 10, 2025.- The Dominican Republic swept Canada (25-23, 26-24, 25-23) to claim a semifinal spot in the NORCECA Men’s Final Six at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium. It was a very close match. The Dominican Republic opened the set strong, holding firm against Canada’s resilient efforts to maintain a steady lead and […]
Mexico advances to the semifinals with a straight-set victory over Suriname
PONCE, Puerto Rico, October 10, 2025.- Mexico beat Suriname in straight sets (25-21, 25-14, 25-18), securing a spot in the semifinals of the NORCECA Men’s Final Six at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium. Mexico started strong and dominated throughout the first set, gaining a 21-17 advantage. Suriname attempted to fight back but ultimately lost the set […]
Asunción, Paraguay Chosen as Host of the 2031 Pan American Games
October 10, 2025. – The Paraguayan capital won the bid with 28 votes against the 24 obtained by Rio–Niterói. The election took place during the Extraordinary General Assembly held in Santiago, Chile. In an Assembly filled with emotion and unity among the Panam Sports member countries, the continent chose the host city for the 2031 […]
Duos from USA and Canada Qualify Directly for the Round of 16 in Doha
Doha, Qatar, October 9, 2025.- The two USA duos and Canada qualified for the girls’ Round of 16 with a perfect record as the Main Draw of the FIVB Beach Volleyball Under 18 World Championship concluded on Thursday in Doha, Qatar to determine the 24 teams in each gender that will participate in the elimination round. A […]
Puerto Rico blanked Canada to clinch a ticket to the semifinals
PONCE, Puerto Rico, October 9, 2025.- Puerto Rico swept Canada (25-15, 25-17, 25-16) to maintain their undefeated record at the NORCECA Men’s Final Six, held at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium, clinching a ticket to the semifinals. Puerto Rico started the match strong jumping to a quick 3-0 lead. The home team kept the pressure on, […]
United States dominates Suriname in NORCECA Men’s Final Six
PONCE, Puerto Rico, October 9, 2025.- The United States defeated Suriname in consecutive sets (25-13, 25-17, 25-11) on day four of the NORCECA Men’s Final Six at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium. The United States started the match by putting pressure with their serves, gaining a solid 16-10 advantage. Suriname was unable to recover and dropped […]
Mexico prevails over Dominican Republic at NORCECA Men’s Final Six
PONCE, Puerto Rico, October 9, 2025.- Mexico defeated Dominican Republic 3-1 (25-15, 26-28, 25-21, 25-18), improving their record to 3-1 at the NORCECA Men’s Final Six, held at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium. Mexico is one step closer to reaching the semifinals and will face Suriname on the final day of round-robin play, while Dominican […]
Pools set for 2025 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships Adelaide
October 9, 2025.- The stage is now set for the 2025 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships, with the official Drawing of Lots completed and the pools unveiled for one of the sport’s most anticipated global events. Adelaide will welcome the world’s elite beach volleyball athletes from 14-23 November 2025, with competition to be held across […]
Puerto Rico aced Suriname to stay unbeaten at NORCECA Men’s Final Six
PONCE, Puerto Rico, October 8, 2025.- With an outstanding 11-0 advantage in serves, host team Puerto Rico dominated Suriname 3-0 (25-16, 25-13, 25-9) in the NORCECA Men’s Final Six, currently being played at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium. Puerto Rico remains undefeated (3-0) and will play Canada next, and Suriname (0-3) will face the United States. […]
Mexico defeats Canada in straight sets at NORCECA Men’s Final Six
PONCE, Puerto Rico, October 8, 2025.- Mexico overcame the pressure from Canada to defeat them in straight sets (25-18, 25-19, 25-19) and secured their second victory at NORCECA Men’s Final Six. After a very tight start to the first set, Mexico managed to break Canada’s pressure and secured an advantage in the closing moments with three […]
Both USA Duos and Canada confirm their place in the Girls’ Elimination Round in Doha
DOHA, Qatar, October 8, 2025.- The two USA girls’ duos of Avery Junk & Addison Junk and Jordyn Scribner & Ella Grimes, and Canadians Ruby Cochrane & Sophie Hancock booked an early ticket to the elimination round after winning their first two matches of the pool phase at the FIVB Beach Volleyball U18 World Championship in Doha. […]
The United States improves 2-1 with win over Dominican Republic
PONCE, Puerto Rico, October 8, 2025.- The United States bounced back after dropping the first set to the Dominican Republic, winning 3-1 (22-25, 30-28, 25-17, 25-20) to record their second victory on Day 3 of the NORCECA Men’s Final Six at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium. Dominican Republic started dominating the match wining the first set […]
Puerto Rico beat Mexico to remain undefeated at NORCECA Men’s Final Six
PONCE, Puerto Rico, October 7, 2025.- Puerto Rico beat Mexico 3-1 (25-20, 18-25, 25-16, 25-19) to remain undefeated in the NORCECA Men’s Final six taking place at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium. In the first set, Puerto Rico dominated with ease, relying on outside hitter Pelegrin Vargas. Mexico came back determined and won the second set […]
U18 Beach Volleyball World Championship in Doha
DOHA, Qatar, October 7, 2025.- The FIVB Beach Volleyball Under 18 World Championship is underway in Doha, Qatar with over 50 nations vying for supremacy at the Al Gharafa Beach Courts. This is the first FIVB Beach Volleyball U18 World Championship in more than 20 years and it’s the first time that the competition is […]
Dominican Republic swept Suriname at NORCECA Men’s Final Six
PONCE, Puerto Rico, October 7, 2025.- The Dominican Republic defeated Suriname in straight sets (25-4, 25-17, 25-11) to record their first win in the NORCECA Men’s Final Six at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium. Opposite Adrian Figueroa was the top scorer of the match with 18 pts (13 attacks, 3 blocks and 2 aces). For Suriname, […]
USA beats Canada to claim first NORCECA Final Six victory
PONCE, Puerto Rico, October 7, 2025.- The United States secured its first victory at the NORCECA Men’s Final Six, defeating Canada 3-1 (25-18, 25-10, 23-25, 25-18) on the second day of the tournament taking place at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium. The United States maintained control over the first two sets of the match, with aggressive […]
Puerto Rico wins five-set thriller at NORCECA Men’s Final Six
PONCE, Puerto Rico, October 6, 2025.- Puerto Rico won a five-set thriller match against the Dominican Republic (25-23, 25-19, 19-25, 26-28, 15-7) in their opening match at the NORCECA Men’s Final Six at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium. The Dominican Republic took an early lead in the first set by six points (11–4), but Puerto Rico […]
Mexico stuns the United States to kick off NORCECA Men’s Final Six
PONCE, Puerto Rico, October 6th, 2025.- Mexico opened NORCECA Men’s Final Six with a reverse sweep over the United States (22-25, 21-25, 25-19, 25-22, 15-11) at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium. It was a very tight first set, but the United States closed it out with a 25–21 win. Mexico recovered, taking control of the […]
Canada outplays Suriname at NORCECA Men’s Final Six opener
PONCE, Puerto Rico, October 6th, 2025.- Canada outplayed Suriname 3-0 (25-13, 25-18, 25-16) on their opener match at the NORCECA Men’s Final Six at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium. Suriname kept it close early in the first set at 7–9, but Canada held the advantage throughout and went on to win the set 25–13. In […]
FIVB and Cuban sports leaders meet to chart sustainable return of Cuba’s volleyball golden age
October 3, 2025.- The FIVB and representatives from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) met this week with the Cuban Olympic Committee (COC) and the Cuban Volleyball Federation (FCV) to discuss long-term strategies for boosting volleyball development in the country. The meeting brought together COC President Roberto León Richards Aguiar and Secretary General Ruperto Herrera Tabío, […]
Coaches Share Their Tournament Expectations Ahead of NORCECA Final Six
PONCE, Puerto Rico, October 5th, 2025.- The Juan ‘Pachín’ Vicéns Auditorium is ready to host the fifth edition of the NORCECA Men’s Final Six, as head coaches from Canada, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Suriname, and the United States share their expectations for the event, which runs from October 6th to 12th. Renato Soares, Mexico’s […]
Ponce, Puerto Rico Ready to Host the NORCECA Men’s Final Six
PONCE, Puerto Rico, October 1, 2025.- The city of Ponce, Puerto Rico, is preparing to host the NORCECA Men’s Final Six tournament, scheduled to take place from October 6 to 12 at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium. The event will bring together the men’s national teams of Canada, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Suriname, the United […]
Lisa Casimie of Saint Lucia Earns ECVA Women’s Final 4 MVP Award
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, September 28, 2025.- Opposite player Lisa Casimie of Saint Lucia stood out as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) after her team won the Gold Medal of the 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4 Tournament that concluded in St. John’s, Antigua, on Sunday. Casimie also received the awards for Best Opposite and Best Scorer. […]
Saint Lucia Strikes Gold at the 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4!
ST JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda, September 28, 2025 – In a thrilling showdown that showcased the best of Caribbean volleyball, Saint Lucia triumphed over Bermuda to clinch the gold medal at the 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4 held at the YMCA in St. John’s, Antigua. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Bermuda demonstrating […]
Puerto Ricans Navas/Gonzalez paint themselves with gold in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 28, 2025 – Puerto Rican duo María González/Allanis Navas defeated Americans Geena Urango/Mariah Whalen (USA1) in a thrilling three-set victory 2-1 (19-21, 21-17, 15-10) to win the gold medal at the ninth stop of the NORCECA Continental Beach Volleyball Tour, which concluded successfully at Los Corales Beach in Punta Cana, […]
Lolette Rodríguez: The MVP Who Led Nicaragua to the Women’s Final Four Title
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, September 28, 2025. – Nicaraguan setter Lolette Rodríguez was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Second Edition of the AFECAVOL Women’s Final Four Championship, held at the San Francisco de Dos Ríos Gymnasium, where her team claimed the regional title. Rodríguez became the driving force for Nicaragua, leading with […]
Nicaragua Crowned Back-to-Back AFECAVOL Final Four Champion with Lolette Rodríguez as MVP
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, September 28, 2025. – Nicaragua claimed the title of the Second Edition of the AFECAVOL Women’s Final Four Championship, held at the San Francisco de Dos Ríos Gymnasium, after winning its final match and waiting for the outcome of the last game of the day. In the first match of the […]
Honduras Defeats Costa Rica and Hands Nicaragua the AFECAVOL Final Four Title
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, September 28, 2025.– Honduras defeated Costa Rica 3-2 (18-25, 26-24, 20-25, 28-26, 15-10) in a dramatic finish to the AFECAVOL Women’s Final Four Central American Championship, held at the San Francisco de Dos Ríos Gymnasium. The result allowed Nicaragua to be crowned back-to-back champions of the tournament. Costa Rica started strong […]
Antigua and Barbuda Earns Bronze Medal at 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda, September 28, 2025. – In a thrilling display of skill and determination, Antigua and Barbuda has made history by winning its first-ever medal at the 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4, clinching the bronze with a stunning victory over Grenada. The match, held on Sunday at the YMCA in St. John’s, […]
Nicaragua Defeats El Salvador in Straight Sets at AFECAVOL Women’s Final Four
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, September 28, 2025.- Nicaragua convincingly defeated El Salvador 3-0 (25-13, 25-20, 25-15) at the San Francisco de Dos Ríos Gymnasium, at the Central American Women’s Final Four Championship. In the first set, the Nicaraguans set the pace with strong serving and Gilmary Smith’s attacks, closing with a comfortable 25-13 win. In the […]
James Drost and Troy Field Win Gold on NORCECA Punta Cana Tour
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 28, 2025 – Americans James Drost and Troy Field defeated Cuban duo Damián Gómez and Eblis Veranes in a nail-biting three-set match 2-1 (19-21, 21-18, 15-10) to win the gold medal in the ninth leg of the NORCECA Continental Beach Volleyball Tour, which concluded this Sunday in Punta Cana, Dominican […]
Antigua Secures First Win at 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, September 27, 2025.- Antigua and Barbuda achieved a significant milestone today by securing their first victory at the 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4, sweeping Grenada 3-0 with set scores of 25-13, 25-20, 25-9. The match took place at the YMCA in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, on the second day of the […]
Bermuda Triumphs in Thrilling Five-Set Showdown Against Saint Lucia
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda, September 27, 2025.- In a nail-biting encounter that showcased the spirit and determination of both teams, Bermuda emerged victorious over Saint Lucia in a hard-fought match during the 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4. The final score of 3-2 (25-16, 25-19, 23-25, 25-27, 15-11) reflects the intense competition that kept fans […]
Costa Rica Defeats Nicaragua and Moves Closer to AFECAVOL Final Four Title
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, September 27, 2025.– In an exciting five-set battle, Costa Rica defeated defending champions Nicaragua (25-17, 20-25, 20-25, 25-19, 15-5) and is now one step away from claiming the AFECAVOL Women’s Final Four Championship being held at the San Francisco de Dos Ríos Gymnasium. The duel was a true clash of power. The […]
Bermuda Triumphs Over Antigua and Barbuda at 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, September 27, 2025. – In an exciting matchup at the 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4, Bermuda showcased their strength by defeating Antigua and Barbuda 3-1 (25-23, 26-24, 20-25, 25-17). This marks Antigua’s second defeat in the tournament. Bermuda started strong, dominating the first set, but Antigua made a commendable effort to tighten […]
Honduras Defeats El Salvador at AFECAVOL Women’s Final Four
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, September 27, 2025. – Honduras earned their first victory in the AFECAVOL Women’s Central American Final Four Championship by defeating El Salvador 3-1 (25-19, 25-23, 20-25, 26-24) in a thrilling duel at the San Francisco de Dos Ríos Gymnasium. The start was favorable for the Catrachas, who, with an organized game, […]
Saint Lucia Dominates Grenada in 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, September 27, 2025. – In an impressive display of skill and teamwork, Saint Lucia swept Grenada 3-0 (25-17, 25-10, 25-15) in their second match of the 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4 at the YMCA, St. John’s Antigua. From the very beginning, Saint Lucia asserted control over the match, showcasing their dominance with […]
Women’s teams from Puerto Rico, the United States, Canada, and Costa Rica advance to the semifinals in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 27, 2025.- The women’s teams from Puerto Rico, the United States, Canada, and Costa Rica advanced this Saturday to the semifinals of the ninth leg of the NORCECA Continental Beach Volleyball Tour, which is being held on the sand courts at Los Corales Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Puerto […]
Nicaragua, Cuba, United States, and Mexico Advance to Men’s Semifinals on NORCECA Tour
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 27, 2025 – The men’s teams of Nicaragua, Cuba, the United States, and Mexico advanced to the semifinals of the ninth stage of the NORCECA Continental Beach Volleyball Tour, being played at Los Corales Beach in Punta Cana. Nicaragua’s Rubén Mora and Dany López defeated Dominicans Melvin de Jesús/Ramón de […]
USA and Canada awarded 2027 FIVB Women’s World Championship
September 26, 2025 – USA Volleyball, Volleyball Canada, the FIVB and Volleyball World, today announced that the 2027 FIVB Women’s World Championship, the world’s premier women’s volleyball event, will be co-hosted by the United States and Canada, with the final rounds staged at Honda Center and OCVIBE in Anaheim, California, while four more host cities […]
Saint Lucia Triumphs Over Antigua and Barbuda in ECVA Women’s Final 4
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, September 27, 2025. – In a thrilling opening match of the 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4 tournament, Saint Lucia emerged victorious with a hard-fought 3-2 win against the host country, Antigua and Barbuda. The match, held at the YMCA, ended with set scores of 25-16, 25-17, 19-25, 18-25, and 15-7. Despite a […]
Bermuda Triumphs Over Grenada in 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4 Opener
ST JOHN, Antigua and Barbuda, September 26, 2025.- Bermuda delivered a strong performance in the opening match of the 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4, defeating Grenada 3-0 (20-14, 25-10, 25-15) at the YMCA in St. John’s. The tournament runs from September 26 to 28 and features the top female teams in the Eastern Caribbean. In […]
Costa Rica Opens with Victory over El Salvador in the Final Four
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, September 26, 2025.- Costa Rica got off to a strong start in the AFECAVOL Women’s Central American Final Four Championship, defeating El Salvador 3-0 (25-15, 25-13, 25-20) at the San Francisco de Dos Ríos Gymnasium. The home team controlled the first set with a comfortable margin (25-15). In the second, Costa Rica’s […]
Nicaragua opens Final Four with commanding win over Honduras
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, September 26, 2025.- Nicaragua started their campaign at the AFECAVOL Women’s Final Four Central American Championship with a convincing 3-0 victory over Honduras (25-18, 25-18, 25-10) at the San Francisco de Dos Ríos Sports Complex in San José, Costa Rica. Nicaragua took control midway through the first set and closed strong to […]
Women’s duos from six countries undefeated in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 26, 2025 – The teams from Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico won their respective matches on the first day of competition at the ninth stop of the NORCECA Continental Beach Volleyball Tour, at Los Corales Beach in Punta Cana. In Group A, Dominicans Julibeth […]
Six men’s teams undefeated on Punta Cana Continental Tour
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 26, 2025 – The teams from the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Mexico, Venezuela, Canada, and Cuba finished undefeated the first day of competition of the ninth leg of the 2025 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour undefeated, held at Los Corales Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. In Group A, the pairing […]
Teams from 15 Countries to See Action in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 25, 2025.– A total of 15 countries will see action in the ninth stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour, which kicks off this Friday on the sand courts set up at Los Corales Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Fifteen pairs per gender confirmed their participation in the […]
St. Clair Hodge Selected for FIVB’s “Beyond the Sport” Global Athlete Program
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis. September 23, 2025. St. Kitts and Nevis’ own St. Clair Hodge has been selected as a member of the inaugural cohort of the FIVB (International Volleyball Federation) Volleyball Athletes’ Commission’s “Beyond the Sport” Program. The prestigious initiative, which runs from October 6–10 in Lausanne, Switzerland, is designed to support volleyball […]
Bulgaria mount heroic comeback to beat USA and push through to the semis
September 25, 2025. Bulgaria are back among the best four of an FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship for the first time since 2006. In front of well over 10 thousand fans on the stands in Pasay City on Thursday, they mounted a sensational comeback from two sets down in their quarterfinal against the United States […]
Countries ready to face the II AFECAVOL Women’s FINAL FOUR
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, September 25, 2025.- The four participating countries of the II AFECAVOL Women’s Final Four are already ready and this Thursday successfully went through the preliminary interview. Costa Rica was the first national team to go through the preliminary inquiry, followed by Honduras, Nicaragua and El Salvador. For this September 25, the […]
Nicaragua Ready to Defend Its Title at the AFECAVOL Women’s Final Four
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, September 23, 2025. – Nicaragua is determined to defend its crown at the second edition of the AFECAVOL Women’s Central American Final Four Championship, set to take place September 26–28 at the Polideportivo Gymnasium in San Francisco de Dos Ríos, San José, Costa Rica. The reigning champions will once again face […]
2025 ECVA Men’s Final 4 Award Winners
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, September 22, 2025.- Antigua and Barbuda won gold and Cairon Davis stood out at MVP in St John’s, Antigua, as the 2025 ECVA Men’s Final 4 Tournament concluded. Yashid Auguiste won two awards – Best Libero and Best Digger for his defensive action with the Antiguan team. Antigua also picked four additional […]
Garcia scores seven aces and leads the United States to the quarterfinals
September 22, 2025.- Gabriel Garcia was on fire as he spearheaded the United States into the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship in the Philippines. In Monday’s eighthfinal match in Pasay City, the Americans came back from a set down to beat Slovenia in four. USA will take on Bulgaria in one […]
ANTIGUA strikes 2025 ECVA Men’s Final 4 GOLD
ST JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda, September 22, 2025.- Antigua and Barbuda swept Saint Lucia to claim gold at the 2025 Men’s Final Four Tournament at YMCA in St. John’s, Antigua on Sunday evening. Despite the determination of Saint Lucia, the powerful Antigua squad won the final 3-0 (23-25, 19-25, 15-25) and qualifies to the NORCECA […]
Dominica Earns Bronze Medal at 2025 ECVA Men’s Final 4
ST JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda, September 21, 2025. – Dominica captured the Bronze Medal in the ECVA Men’s Final 4 tournament, defeating Grenada in straight sets 3-0 (25-19, 28-26, 26-24) at the YMCA, St. John’s Antigua and Barbuda. Dominica came out strong, taking early control of the match by dominating the first set. Grenada responded […]
Reagan Cooper Named MVP at 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 21, 2025. – USA outside hitter Reagan Cooper was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six that ran from September 16-21 in Guadalajara, Jalisco. Cooper was a consistent offensive force for the American squad. Cooper’s performance was pivotal in guiding the United States to their second-ever gold medal at […]
USA Crowned Undefeated Champion at 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 21, 2025. – The United States captured the gold medal at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six, defeating Mexico 3-0 (25-19, 25-17, 25-19) on Sunday at Unidad Deportiva López Mateos to finish the tournament as the undefeated champion. The U.S. closed the event with a perfect 7-0 record, while Mexico finished 5-2 […]
Dominican Republic Outlasts Puerto Rico in Epic Five-Set Battle to Claim Final Six Bronze
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 21, 2025. – The Dominican Republic captured its first-ever bronze medal at the NORCECA Women’s Final Six, outlasting Puerto Rico in an epic five-set clash 3-2 (25-22, 20-25, 19-25, 25-23, 15-13) on Sunday at Unidad Deportiva López Mateos in Guadalajara. This result adds to the Dominican Republic’s impressive Final Six history, which […]
Marie-Alex Belanger and Lea Monkhouse win Gold in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 21, 2025.- Canadians Marie-Alex Belanger and Lea Monkhouse defeated Puerto Ricans María González and Allanis Navas 2-1 (14-21, 21-17, 16-14) to win gold in the NORCECA 2025 World Beach Championships Qualifying Tournament, which concluded this Sunday at Los Corales Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Belanger and Monkhouse defeated Dominicans […]
Partain/Benesh take gold in Punta Cana Qualifier
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 21, 2025.- The United States duo of Miles Partain and Andrew Benesh defeated Puerto Ricans Cristian Encarnación and Diego Rosich in straight sets 2-0 (21-13, 21-17) to win the gold medal in the NORCECA 2025 Beach World Championship Qualifying Tournament played on the sand courts installed on Los Corales beach […]
Canada Sweeps Cuba for Fifth Place at NORCECA Women’s Final Six
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 21, 2025. – Canada claimed fifth place at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six with a commanding 3-0 (25-16, 25-22, 25-21) sweep over Cuba on Sunday at Unidad Deportiva López Mateos in Guadalajara. Canada closed the tournament with a 2-4 record, while Cuba finished 1-5. The Canadians defeated Cuba twice in the […]
Mexico Defeats Puerto Rico in Five Sets to Reach The Final Six Gold Medal Match
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 20, 2025. – Mexico delivered a thrilling five-set victory over Puerto Rico, 3-2 (18-25, 25-21, 19-25, 25-20, 15-12), to advance to the gold medal match of the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six, held at Unidad Deportiva López Mateos in Guadalajara With this victory, Mexico secures its second-ever appearance in the gold medal […]
José Pablo Pérez of Guatemala Named MVP of AFECAVOL U23 Championship
CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 20, 2025.– José Pablo Pérez of Guatemala was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the VII AFECAVOL U23 Men’s Central American Championship after leading his team to the title. Pérez guided Guatemala to their sixth championship in this category, finishing as the top scorer with 22 points in the final against Nicaragua. […]
Saint Lucia and Antigua set to battle for Top Position in ECVA Men’s Final Four Tournament
ST JOHN’S, Antigua: September 20, 2025: In a thrilling match at the ECVA Men’s Final Four Tournament, Saint Lucia emerged victorious over Antigua and Barbuda with a decisive score of 3-0, solidifying their status as a top contender. The match, played at the YMCA, concluded with set scores of 25-15, 25-23, and 25-19, showcasing the […]
Guatemala Claims Sixth Title at the VII AFECAVOL U23 Central American Championship
CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 20, 2025.– After an uncertain start, Guatemala rose to the occasion to defeat Nicaragua 3-1 (29-31, 25-17, 25-18, 25-15) in the battle for the title of the VII AFECAVOL U23 Men’s Central American Championship. For the Guatemalan team, it was their sixth triumph in seven editions, making them the most successful nation […]
Dominica Triumphs Over Grenada in ECVA Men’s Final 4
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – September 20, 2025: In an exhilarating encounter on day two of the ECVA Men’s Final 4, Dominica secured a decisive victory against Grenada , winning in straight sets with scores of 25-20, 25-20, and 25-19. This victory propels Dominica into the finals of the tournament, setting the stage for an exciting battle for […]
United States Gold Medal Bound at the NORCECA Women’s Final Six
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 20, 2025. – The United States booked its ticket to the gold medal match of the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six after defeating the Dominican Republic 3-1 (25-20, 16-25, 25-18, 25-22) in the semifinals at Unidad Deportiva López Mateos in Guadalajara. This marks the fourth consecutive appearance for Team USA in the […]
Dominican Republic, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico secure their ticket to the World Cup
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 20, 2025.- The women’s teams from the Dominican Republic, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico advanced this Saturday to the Semifinals of the NORCECA 2025 Beach Volleyball World Cup Qualifying Tournament being held in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, securing this way their ticket to the World Cup, which will take place […]
United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Nicaragua advance to Semifinals in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 20, 2025 – The pairs of USA Miles Partain/Andrew Benesh, CAN Samuel Schachter/Jonathan Pickett, PUR Cristian Encarnación/Diego Rosich, and NCA Rubén Mora/Dany López advanced to the Semifinals of the NORCECA 2025 Beach World Championship Qualifiers, which is being successfully held on the sand courts located at Los Corales Beach in […]
Costa Rica Tops Panama for Bronze at the VII AFECAVOL U23 Central American Championship
CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 20, 2025 – The Costa Rica National Team climbed to third place at the VII AFECAVOL U23 Men’s Central American Championship after defeating Panama 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 29-27). Panama was slow to get going and tried to extend the match, especially in the third set, but Costa Rica shut the door thanks […]
Antigua and Barbuda Triumphs Over Dominica in ECVA Men’s Final Four Tournament
ST. JOHNS, Antigua – September 20, 2025: In an exhilarating Day 2 matchup of the Men’s Final Four Tournament, Antigua and Barbuda emerged victorious against Dominica with a score of 3-1 (23-25, 25-22, 25-23, 25-22). The match, held at the YMCA, showcased intense competition and highlighted the exceptional skills of both teams. Antigua and Barbuda’s […]
Saint Lucia triumphs Over Grenada in a thrilling match at YMCA, Saint John’s
ST JOHN’S – Antigua: September 20, 2025 – In an exhilarating showdown at the YMCA Hall, the Saint Lucia volleyball team emerged victorious against Grenada with a commanding score of 3-1. The match drew an enthusiastic crowd of spectators who witnessed a display of skill and determination from both teams. The match began at 9:00 […]
Belize Takes Fifth Place at the VII AFECAVOL U23 Central American Championship
CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 20, 2025. – Belize did what was necessary to overcome El Salvador 3-1 (25-18, 14-25, 25-20, 25-23) in the battle that awarded the winner fifth place at the VII AFECAVOL U23 Men’s Central American Championship. Belize closed the competition with an overall record of 3-1 in wins and losses after competing in […]
Canada falls to Poland in Round of 16
September 20, 2025- Poland secured its place in the quarterfinals at the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2025 in the Philippines. This Saturday in the city of Pasay, the finalists of the last three editions overcame Canada’s resistance in a four-set Round of 16 match. The number one team in the FIVB World Ranking will […]
Antigua and Barbuda Secure Home Victory Against Grenada
ST. JOHN, Antigua, September 29, 2025.- In the second match of the day, Antigua and Barbuda thrilled their home crowd with a 3–1 win over Grenada (19–25, 25–17, 25–18, 25–19). Despite dropping the first set, the home team rallied with dominant play across the remaining frames. Darron Oxford of Grenada led the scores with 17 […]
Saint Lucia Triumphs Over Dominica in ECVA Men’s Final 4 Opener
ST. JOHN, Antigua, September 29, 2025.- The 2025 ECVA Men’s Final 4 Tournament launched with electrifying action at the YMCA in St. John’s, Antigua, as Saint Lucia edged Dominica in a five-set thriller, followed by a commanding win from host nation Antigua and Barbuda over Grenada. Saint Lucia opened the tournament with a dramatic 3–2 […]
Mexico Bounces Back to Beat Dominican Republic in Four Sets
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 19, 2025. – Mexico bounced back to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-1 (21-25, 26-24, 26-24, 25-23) in the final match of the preliminary round at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six in Guadalajara, Jalisco. With the win, Mexico closed the preliminary phase in second place with a 4-1 record and will face Puerto […]
Nicaragua Secures the Other Ticket to the Final of the VII AFECAVOL U23 Central American Championship
CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 19, 2025. – In a dramatic, nail-biting finish, Nicaragua claimed the second ticket to the final of the VII AFECAVOL Men’s U23 Central American Championship, prevailing over Panama in a thrilling five-set battle 3-2 (25-19, 19-25, 23-25, 25-21, 15-12). Nicaragua will aim for its second title in the category and will face […]
Guatemala to Defend Its Crown in the Final of the VII AFECAVOL U23 Central American Championship
CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 19, 2025.– Guatemala’s National Team secured its place in the final of the VII AFECAVOL U23 Men’s Central American Championship after prevailing over Costa Rica in a fierce battle, winning 3-1 (25-23, 22-25, 25-18, 25-20). For Guatemala, the defending champion, this will be their sixth final in the category, during which they […]
USA Tops the Preliminary Round Undefeated at Women’s Final Six
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 19, 2025. – The United States completed the preliminary round of the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six undefeated after sweeping Puerto Rico 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-13) on Friday night at Unidad Deportiva López Mateos in Guadalajara. USA finished pool play with a perfect 5-0 record, while Puerto Rico closed with a 2-3 […]
Cuban, United States, and Canadian men’s teams undefeated in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 19, 2025 – The Cuban, Canadian, and United States men’s teams won both matches on the opening day of the NORCECA 2025 World Beach Championship Qualifiers, being played on the sand courts at Los Corales Beach on the coast of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. In Group A, Cubans Damián Gómez […]
Four women’s teams start undefeated in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 19, 2025 – The women’s teams from the Dominican Republic, the Virgin Islands, Canada, and Cuba started undefeated at the NORCECA 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championship Qualifying Tournament held at Los Corales Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. In Pool C, Dominicans Yari Cleto and Julibeth Payano easily defeated Deajra […]
Canada Earns First Win with a Reverse Sweep Over Cuba at Women’s Final Six
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 19, 2025 .– Canada pulled off an impressive reverse sweep to capture their first victory at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six, defeating Cuba 3-2 (14-25, 14-25, 27-25, 25-19, 15-11) on Friday night at Unidad Deportiva López Mateos in Guadalajara. Both Canada and Cuba concluded the preliminary round with a 1-4 record […]
Belize Defeats Honduras and Will Play for Fifth Place at the VII AFECAVOL U23 Central American Championship
CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 19, 2025. – The Belizean squad handled Honduras with little trouble, winning 3-0 (25-20, 25-22, 25-15) to advance to the fifth-place match against El Salvador, on the final day of the VII AFECAVOL U23 Men’s Central American Championship. The loss left Honduras in seventh place in the event, without a single victory […]
United States Secures their Spot in the Women’s Final Six Semifinals
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 18, 2025. – The United States defeated Mexico 3-1 (25-15, 25-15, 20-25, 25-20) to secure its place in the semifinals of the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six, taking place in Guadalajara, Jalisco. With a perfect 4-0 record, the Americans have already clinched a spot in Saturday’s semifinals, with one preliminary match still […]
Paula Weishoff, Olympic Legend, Inspires Team USA at the NORCECA Final Six
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 18, 2025. – At the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six, legendary player and International Volleyball Hall of Fame inductee Paula Weishoff is making her mark off the court, serving as assistant coach for Team USA. The three-time Olympian — silver medalist in Los Angeles 1984 and bronze medalist in Barcelona 1992 — spoke about […]
Belize Defeats Guatemala and Sets the Stage for the Semifinals of the VII Central American U23 Championship
CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 18, 2025.- Belize pulled off a surprising victory over Guatemala 3-1 (21-25, 25-22, 25-15, 25-20) to close Pool A of the VII AFECAVOL Central American U23 Championship, a result that determined the semifinal matchups. All three teams in Pool A finished with a 1-1 win-loss record, but the semifinal spots went to […]
Dominican Republic Earns Important Victory Over Canada at the Final Six
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 18, 2025. – Dominican Republic secured a valuable 3-1 (25-20, 21-25, 25-20, 25-22) victory over Canada on day four of the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six in Guadalajara, Jalisco. With this result, the Dominicans improve their record to 2-2, the same as Puerto Rico, while Canada remains winless (0-4). Dominican Republic will […]
21 teams will see action in the Beach Volleyball World Championship Qualifying Tournament in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 18, 2025. – A total of 21 teams from 12 different countries will compete in the NORCECA 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championship Qualifying Tournament, which will take place from September 19 to 21 on the sand courts located on Punta Cana Beach, Dominican Republic. Twelve men’s and 10 women’s teams […]
Costa Rica Takes First Place in Pool B at the VII AFECAVOL U23 Central American Championship
CHIRIQUÍ, Panama, September 18, 2025. – Costa Rica finished with a perfect 3-0 record and claimed the top spot in Pool B after defeating Nicaragua in a hard-fought duel 3-1 (25-17, 15-25, 25-20, 26-24), in the final day of pool play at the VII AFECAVOL U23 Central American Men’s Championship. Nicaragua finished in second place […]
Cuba Takes Down Puerto Rico for First Win at Women’s Final Six
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco, September 18, 2025. – Cuba earned its first victory at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six, defeating Puerto Rico 3-1 (18-25, 25-21, 25-16, 25-22) on Thursday night at Unidad Deportiva López Mateos in Guadalajara. Cuba now stands at 1-3, while Puerto Rico drops to 2-2. In their final matches of the preliminary round, […]
El Salvador Earns First Victory at the VII AFECAVOL U23 Central American Championship
Chiriquí, Panama, September 18, 2025.– The El Salvador National Team defeated Honduras 3-0 (25-15, 25-19, 25-15) to claim its first victory at the VII AFECAVOL Men’s U23 Central American Championship, closing the group stage of the event. El Salvador finished with a 1-2 win-loss record, placing third in Pool B, a position that guarantees them […]