SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, December 10, 2024 – Guatemala claimed a much-needed first victory over El Salvador, winning 3-0 (25-23, 25-15, 25-23) in the stellar match of the third day of the 15th AFECAVOL U19 Central American Men’s Volleyball Championship. Guatemala entered the match determined to achieve their first win, and they delivered despite El […]
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Panama Dominates Nicaragua in the AFECAVOL U19 Central American Championship
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, December 10, 2024. – Panama secured a decisive victory over Nicaragua, winning 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-12), to claim their second win without defeats in the 15th AFECAVOL U19 Central American Men’s Volleyball Championship. Panama allowed Nicaragua little freedom on the court, handing the Nicaraguan team their first setback in the competition, […]
Costa Rica Returns to Winning Ways in the AFECAVOL U19 Central American Championship
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, December 10, 2024.- Costa Rica got back on the winning track, but had to push themselves to defeat Honduras 3-0 (25-22, 25-19, 25-17) in the opening match of the third day of the 15th AFECAVOL U19 Central American Men’s Volleyball Championship. Costa Rica improved their tournament record to 2-1, while Honduras remains […]
VNL 2025 host cities, pools and ticket info
December 10, 2024.- Mark your calendars! In preparation for the highly anticipated Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2025, Volleyball World has announced the host cities, pool matchups, team schedules, and ticketing details for next year’s expanded and refreshed edition of the tournament. Fans around the globe will have the opportunity to gather in some of the […]
El Salvador Rises Before Their Fans and Defeats Belize at U19 Central American Championship
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, December 9, 2024.- El Salvador stood strong on the court to secure an important victory over Belize, 3-1 (25-21, 17-25, 25-19, 25-20), in the final match of the second day of the 15th AFECAVOL U19 Men’s Central American Volleyball Championship. From the start of the match, the Salvadoran squad showed their determination […]
Nicaragua Secures Second Victory at the AFECAVOL U19 Central American Championship
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, December 9, 2024.- Nicaragua defeated Honduras 3-1 (25-23, 25-23, 23-25, 25-21) to claim their second victory in the 15th AFECAVOL U19 Men’s Central American Volleyball Championship. Nicaragua managed to respond effectively to the challenge posed by Honduras. After losing the first two sets, Honduras claimed the third and pressured Nicaragua in the […]
Great Debut for Panama at the AFECAVOL U19 Central American Championship
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, December 9, 2024.- Panama earned an epic victory by defeating Costa Rica in five intense sets, 3-2 (27-25, 25-23, 22-25, 25-27, 16-14), in their opening match of the 15th AFECAVOL U19 Men’s Central American Volleyball Championship. The first challenge of the second day of the event was intense from start to finish, […]
El Salvador Opens with Victory at the U19 Central American Championship
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, December 8, 2024.- El Salvador secured a 3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 31-29) win over Honduras in the final match of the opening day at the XV AFECAVOL U19 Central American Men’s Volleyball Championship. Honduras put up a strong fight to extend the match but was victim by their service errors, including several at […]
In a Tight Battle, Nicaragua Prevails Over Belize at the U19 Central American Championship
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, December 8, 2024.- In an intense match that went the distance, Nicaragua secured a crucial victory over Belize, winning 3-2 (25-20, 23-25, 25-27, 29-27, 15-7) in the debut for both teams at the XV AFECAVOL U19 Central American Men’s Volleyball Championship. Nicaragua took the first set, but Belize responded by claiming the […]
Brennan/Phillips of the U.S. Conquer the 9th Stop of the NORCECA Tour in Costa Rica
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, December 8, 2024.- The 9th Stop of the 2024 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, held on the sand courts of La Sabana, concluded with the American duo Peri Brennan and Molly Phillips winning the final match over Mexico’s Atenas Gutiérrez and Susana Torres 2-0 (21-19, 21-19). In the battle for third place, the […]
Sarabia/Osuna from Mexico Crowned Champions of the 9th Stop of the NORCECA Tour in Costa Rica
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, December 8, 2024.- The Mexican duo Miguel Sarabia and Jorman Osuna claimed the gold medal at the ninth stop of the 2024 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour after defeating Garrett Bucklin and Tyler Penberthy from the U.S. Virgin Islands 2-0 (21-19, 21-13) in the final. Sarabia and Osuna established themselves as the tournament’s […]
Costa Rica Dominantly Secures First Victory at the U19 Central American Championship
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, December 8, 2024.- After a fiercely contested first set, Costa Rica picked up the pace to defeat Guatemala 3-0 (25-23, 25-18, 26-24), claiming their first win at the opening of the XV AFECAVOL U19 Central American Men’s Volleyball Championship. Guatemala managed to apply pressure in the first and third sets but could […]
The Caribes Defend Their Title as LVSM Champions
PONCE, Puerto Rico, December 7, 2024 – The Caribes of San Sebastián achieved the highly coveted “back-to-back” championship on Saturday night, December 7, in a thrilling Game 7 of the Men’s Volleyball Superior Leagues (LVSM) Finals against the Mets of Guaynabo at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium. It was an intense and dramatic series, decided […]
Two U.S. Teams and Two Mexican Teams Advance to Semifinals in Costa Rica
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, November 7, 2024.- United States and Mexico have established themselves as the top contenders in the women’s tournament of the ninth stop of the NORCECA Continental Tour in Costa Rica, each securing two teams in the semifinals. The American duo of Peri Brennan and Molly Phillips advanced to the semifinals with a […]
Mexico, USA, and U.S. Virgin Islands Advance to the NORCECA Semifinals in Costa Rica
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, December 7, 2024.- Mexico’s duos, Sarabia/Osuna and Lares/Cruz, along with Tucker/Caldwell from the United States and Bucklin/Penberthy from the U.S. Virgin Islands, advanced to the men’s semifinals at the ninth stop of the NORCECA Tour in Costa Rica. The semifinals will begin Sunday at 9:00 a.m., with the following matchups: Tyler Penberthy/Garrett […]
Nuss & Kloth triumph as back-to-back Beach Pro Tour champions
DOHA, Qatar, December 7, 2024.- Kristen Nuss & Taryn Kloth are the 2024 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour champions. The American duo defended their Doha Finals gold from last year and triumphed as champions for the second time in a row, while collecting their overall eighth gold and 12th medal on the Tour over the years. […]
FIVB meets Qatar Tourism to explore opportunities through volleyball
December 7, 2024.- The FIVB President Fabio Azevedo met with His Excellency Mr. Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Visit Qatar to explore potential partnerships for volleyball to support promotion of tourism in the country. They were joined by the President of the Qatar Volleyball Association […]
The Best Talents Gather at the AFECAVOL U19 Central American Men’s Championship
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, December 7, 2024.- Despite the youth of its participants, the XV AFECAVOL U19 Central American Men’s Volleyball Championship promises plenty of excitement. Matches will take place from December 8 to 14 at the FESAVOL Gymnasium. After completing the preliminary interview protocol, the seven team coaches agreed that the battle for a spot […]
Americans in the Final Four in Doha
DOHA, Qatar, December 6, 2024.- Americans Cannon/Kraft and Kloth/Nuss to face Tina/Anastasija of Latvia and Xue/Xia of China, respectively, in the semifinals of the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Finals in Doha on Friday for a place in the tournament’s gold medal match. The duels will both happen on Saturday, with Tina and Anastasija battling Terese […]
Brennan/Phillips, Austin/Buckner, Aguilar/Quesada, Wilson/Myszkowski, and Vidaurrazaga/Ramirez Undefeated on Day 1 NORCECA Tour in Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica, December 6, 2024.- Brennan/Phillips and Wilson/Myszkowski from the United States, Austin/Buckner from the U.S. Virgin Islands, Aguilar/Quesada from Costa Rica, and Vidaurrazaga/Ramirez from Mexico finished the first day of the women’s division at the ninth stage of the NORCECA Tour in La Sabana, Costa Rica, undefeated. In the most contested match of […]
Sarabia/Osuna, Tucker/Caldwell, Bucklin/Penberthy, & Stanley/Araya Secure Two Wins in a Thrilling Start at the NORCECA Tour in Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica, December 6, 2024.- The duos Sarabia/Osuna from Mexico, Tucker/Caldwell from the United States, Bucklin/Penberthy from the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Stanley/Araya from Costa Rica each claimed two victories in an electrifying start to the ninth stop of the 2024 NORCECA Tour at La Sabana sand courts in Costa Rica. In Pool A, […]
FIVB President Fabio Azevedo Strengthening the Global Volleyball Movement in Qatar
DOHA, Qatar, December 6, 2024.- FIVB President Fabio Azevedo was in Doha to strengthen the Global Volleyball Movement, for several volleyball initiatives which include visiting the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), the Qatar Foundation and Qatar Volleyball Association. FIVB President, Fabio Azevedo, met with President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani […]
Costa Rica Ready for the Ninth Stop of the NORCECA 2024 Beach Volleyball Tour
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, Thursday, December 5, 2024.- The sand courts of La Sabana Metropolitan Park in San José, Costa Rica, will host the ninth and final stage of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour running from Friday December 6, through Sunday, December 8. Over three days of competition, the top men’s and women’s duos from […]
Cannon & Kraft, Nuss & Kloth, Stam & Schoon secure top six spots in Doha
DOHA, Qatar, December 5, 2024.- Terese Cannon & Megan Kraft, Kristen Nuss & Taryn Kloth and Katja Stam & Raisa Schoon were the first teams to book their spots in the Doha Finals playoffs. Whether they will advance straight to the semifinals or move on to the quarterfinals, and who are the other three teams […]
Mets Force a Seventh and Decisive Game in LVSM Final Against Los Caribes
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, December 4, 2024.- The Mets de Guaynabo defended their home court at the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum for the third time, leveling the final series of the Men’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSM) at three wins apiece against defending champions Caribes de San Sebastián. The Mets secured a 3-1 victory in Game six […]
Cannon & Kraft storm Doha Finals with two straight-set victories
DOHA, Qatar, December 4, 2024.- Terese Cannon & Megan Kraft made a solid start to the Doha Finals on Wednesday. At this rookie appearance for either of the two American players at a Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Finals, they produced two straight-set victories on opening day and were the only women’s team to do […]
Pools set for 2025 FIVB Volleyball Youth World Championships
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, December 4, 2024.- The four FIVB Volleyball Youth World Championships set to take place in 2025 started taking shape on Wednesday, when the drawing of lots for the tournaments were held in Lausanne, Switzerland, determining the start of the journey of each of the 96 national teams set to compete for medals next […]
U19 AFECAVOL Men’s Championship headed to El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, December 4, 2024.- The 15th edition of the AFECAVOL Under 19 Men’s Central American Championship is headed to San Salvador, El Salvador, to be held December 8-14 at the FESAVOL Gymnasium. Costa Rica is aiming for its fourth consecutive Central American title, after winning the last three editions of the event undefeated […]
USA Volleyball Hires Jaime Weston as Chief Commercial Officer
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 3, 2024).- USA Volleyball is pleased to announce the hiring of accomplished sports and entertainment executive Jaime Weston as Chief Commercial Officer. At USA Volleyball, Weston will lead the commercial and brand strategy of the organization as it heads into the LA 2028 Olympic Games. Along with a passion for volleyball, Weston […]
It’s time for the Beach Pro Tour Finals in Doha
December 3, 2024.- It is almost time for the biggest Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour event of the year! The Beach Pro Tour Finals in the Qatari capital Doha will get underway on Wednesday, December 4, and will last through Saturday, December 7. Among the women’s line-up of 10 top-calibre teams defending Doha Finals champions […]
Caribes de San Sebastián One Step Away from Defending Their LVSM Title!
SAN SEBASTIÁN, Puerto Rico, December 2, 2024 – The Caribes de San Sebastián are just one victory (3-2) away from completing their “back-to-back” championship in the Men’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSM) after sweeping 3-0 (25-21, 25-17, 25-20) the Mets de Guaynabo in the fifth game of the Finals at the Luis Aymat Cardona Coliseum, This […]
Araya/Stanley and Molina/Vega of Costa Rica Champions of the Third U19 Central American Beach Volleyball Championship
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, December 1, 2024. Julián Araya and Stanley Grant, alongside Valentina Molina and Sofía Vega of Costa Rica, are the champions of the III Central American Under 19 Beach Volleyball Championship held at La Sabana Metropolitan Park in San José, Costa Rica. With a flawless performance, Araya/Grant secured Costa Rica’s second consecutive championship […]
El Salvador Women and Costa Rica Men Undefeated U17 Central American Champions
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, December 1, 2024. The tandems of Fátima Rendón and Dévora Medina of El Salvador, and Cristian Oporta and Ángel Carranza of Costa Rica, emerged as the undefeated champions of the second edition of the Under 17 Central American Beach Volleyball Championship held at La Sabana Metropolitan Park in Costa Rica. In the […]
FIVB Strategic Vision 2032: “Together as One”
December 1, 2024.- FIVB Strategic Vision 2032: “Together as One” is an ambitious but realistic roadmap to elevate volleyball’s global impact over the next eight years. Read it in full here:FIVB Strategic Vision 2032. At its core, volleyball represents important values: collaboration, integration, peace and solidarity. The Vision focuses on empowering all stakeholders to work […]
Fabio Azevedo is off to a flying start as he immediately sets to work on writing bright new chapter for the sport
December 1, 2024.- FIVB President Fabio Azevedo has taken key actions in his new role, which include meeting with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to share their bold vision for empowering the Global Volleyball Movement, among others. FIVB President Fabio Azevedo and Secretary General Hugh McCutcheon visited the Olympic House, where they met IOC President […]
El Salvador Women and Nicaragua Men Lead on Day One of the U19 Central American Beach Championship
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, November 30, 2023.- The women’s team from El Salvador and the men’s team from Nicaragua lead the standings after the first day of competition at the III Central American U19 Championship, held on the sand courts at La Sabana in the Costa Rican capital. In the women’s division, Daniela Vigil and Ashley […]
El Salvador Women and Costa Rica Men Lead the U17 Central American Beach Championship
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, November 30, 2024.- El Salvador women and Costa Rica men lead the II Central American U17 Beach Championship, which kicked off Saturday on the sand courts at La Sabana in San José, Costa Rica. The competition began at 9:00 a.m. in the women’s division with a commanding victory by Fátima Rendón/Dévora Medina […]
Mets Tie the LVSM Final Series Against Los Caribes
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, November 29, 2024.- The Guaynabo Mets, showing their resilience, defeated the defending champions, Caribes de San Sebastián, 3-1 (25-20, 25-16, 15-25, 25-20) in the fourth game of the Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM) Final Series at their home court, Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum. In the fourth set, leading the match 2 sets […]
10 Teams Ready for the III Central American U19 Beach Volleyball Championship
COSTA RICA, San José, November 29, 2024.- Ten teams from five countries will compete to become champions of the third edition of the 2024 AFECAVOL Central American U19 Beach Volleyball Championship. The national teams from El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Costa Rica, all participating in the U19 category, successfully attended the preliminary meeting this Friday, […]
Teams Ready for the II Central American U17 Beach Volleyball Championship
COSTA RICA, San José, November 29, 2024.- Five countries, in both the male and female categories, will compete to become champions of the second edition of the Central American U17 Beach Volleyball Championship. Four male teams and five female teams will vie for the U17 Central American championship title. The national teams from El Salvador, Guatemala, […]
The Caribes Regain the Lead in the LVSM Final
SAN SEBASTIÁN, Puerto Rico, November 27, 2024.- The third match of the Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM) Final Series at the Luis Aymat Cardona Coliseum went to the Caribes of San Sebastián, with a decisive 3-0 victory (25-17, 25-17, 25-20) over the Mets of Guaynabo. Both teams entered the game tied with one win apiece after […]
AFECAVOL U17 and U19 Beach Central American Championships coming soon
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, November 27, 2024.– Costa Rica will once again host the AFECAVOL Under 17 and Under 19 Central American Beach Volleyball Championships, set to take place on the sand courts of La Sabana on November 30 and December 1. Costa Rica has hosted all editions of the U17 and U19 Central American Beach […]
2025 Men’s World Championship match schedule released
November 27, 2024.- The tournament will kick off on September 12 with the opening match between the host country, the Philippines, and Tunisia. The 32 national teams that will take part in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship, in the Philippines, are now familiar with what the start of their journeys in the tournament […]
Lima 2027 Pan American Games Official Dates Confirmed
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, November 26, 2024.– In a letter addressed to the President of the Peruvian Institute of Sports (IPD), Federico Tong, the Panam Sports Executive Committee announced that the continental event will take place from July 16 to August 1, 2027. Following the Panam Sports Executive Committee meeting held last week in Punta […]
The Mets Stop the Caribes’ 18-Game Winning Streak and Tie the LVSM Finals
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, November 24, 2024. – The Mets of Guaynabo stepped up in the second match of the Puerto Rican Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM) Finals, delivering a hard-fought 3-2 victory (25-22, 20-25, 20-25, 28-26, 18-16) against the defending champions, Caribes de San Sebastián, at the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum. They tied the series […]
With Stronger Athletes and United as One Team, the Continental Forum of Panam Sports comes to an End
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, November 23, 2024.- Three days of activities, more than 18 hours of presentations, 25 exhibitors and 130 attendees, are some of the numbers of the 3rd Panam Sports Athletes Forum that took place this week in Punta Cana. These numbers translate into new knowledge and help to chart a clear path […]
The First Game of the LVSM Finals Goes to the Defending Champions, Caribes
SAN SEBASTIÁN, Puerto Rico, November 22, 2024. – The opening match of the Finals series in the Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM) was claimed by the defending champions, Caribes de San Sebastián, with a 3-1 victory (18-25, 25-19, 25-22, 25-19) over the Mets de Guaynabo at the Luis Aymat Cardona court. This marked the 18th […]
Volleyball Canada’s men’s head coach leaves position
Nov. 22, 2024: Head coach Tuomas Sammelvuo has announced his departure as head coach of the senior men’s program. “It is with a heavy heart that I’ve made the decision to step down as head coach of Team Canada,” said Sammelvuo. He and his wife welcomed a new baby into their family last month, which precipitated […]
New FIVB Board of Administration approves composition of Executive Committee
November 19, 2024.- The newly formed FIVB Board of Administration met following the successful conclusion of the first-ever Global Volleyball Summit at the FIVB 39th World Congress. Chaired for the first time by the newly elected FIVB President Fabio Azevedo, the meeting focused on laying the groundwork for the next phase of the Global Volleyball Movement. The […]
Guaynabo Mets to the LVSM Final Against Caribes of San Sebastián
YAUCO, Puerto Rico, November 18, 2024. – The Guaynabo Mets secured their spot in the finals of the Puerto Rico Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM) by defeating Yauco Cafeteros 3-1 (25-21, 25-14, 24-26, 25-19) in Game 6 of the Semifinal Series at the Raúl “Pipote” Oliveras court. Guaynabo was powered by double-digit performances from Gregory […]
Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz Confirmed as FIVB First Vice President
PORTO, Portugal, November 17, 2024.- During the 39th FIVB World Congress, held in Porto, Portugal, from November 15 to 17, Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, President of the NORCECA Confederation, was reelected as First Vice President of the FIVB with an overwhelming 98% of the votes cast by the delegates in attendance. Marte Hoffiz has held this […]
Dr. Ary Da Silva Graça honored with “Golden Collar” Distinction and Declared as President “Ad Vitam” of NORCECA
PORTO, Portugal, November 17, 2024.- In an emotional ceremony held during the 39th FIVB World Congress, the NORCECA Confederation honored Dr. Ary Da Silva Graça, outgoing FIVB President, with its highest distinction: the “Golden Collar”, and declared him as President “Ad Vitam” of NORCECA. This recognition highlights his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the […]
FIVB Board of Administration elections shape future leadership at the 39th FIVB World Congress
PORTO, Portugal, November 17, 2024.-The second day of the 39th FIVB World Congress was filled with historic milestones as delegates voted for the future of FIVB Leadership. Fabio Azevedo was unanimously elected by acclamation as the new President of the FIVB, the FIVB Board of Administration and two Gender in Minority members were elected, marking the […]
Awards ceremony honours President Graça and achievements of global Volleyball Family at 39th FIVB World Congress
PORTO, Portugal, November 17, 2024.- The second day of the 39th FIVB World Congress in Porto, Portugal, was a celebratory occasion, recognizing outstanding contributions to the sport. A highlight of the event was the presentation of numerous awards to individuals and organizations, with FIVB President Ary S. Graça F° receiving special recognition for his exceptional […]
Fabio Azevedo elected FIVB President, while Hugh McCutcheon appointed as FIVB Secretary General
PORTO, Portugal, November 16, 2024.- The 39th FIVB World Congress today elected Fabio Azevedo unanimously by acclamation as the new President of the FIVB, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the global volleyball community, while Hugh McCutcheon has been appointed as FIVB Secretary General. With resounding support from international volleyball delegates, Fabio […]
FIVB Volleyball Foundation Board holds historic first meeting in Portugal
PORTO, Portugal, November 16, 2024.- The FIVB Volleyball Foundation Board held its first ever meeting in Portugal following the opening day of the 39th FIVB World Congress. This marked a significant step in the organization’s aim to serve the world through volleyball. At the meeting, the Board approved the principle of resource and coaching provision […]
Mets One Win Away from Securing Their Spot in the LVSM Finals
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, November 15, 2024.- The Mets de Guaynabo took control of their semifinal series against Cafeteros de Yauco with a 3-2 lead, positioning themselves just one victory away from the Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM) finals after defeating them 3-1 (25-20, 19-25, 25-18, 25-13) at the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum. Following the win, […]
Global Volleyball Family celebrates Dr Ary S. Graça Fᵒ’s legacy of innovation and opportunity at World Congress
November 15, 2024.- The 39th FIVB World Congress today celebrated the remarkable progress made during FIVB President Dr Ary Graça’s 12-year mandate and the lasting legacy of innovation and opportunity he has given the global Volleyball Family. During Dr Ary Graça’s presidency, the world witnessed the global transformation of volleyball. Although his time at the […]
FIVB President Dr Ary S. Graça F° Opens the 39 the World Congress As Head of Global Volleyball Family
November 15, 2024.- FIVB President Dr Ary S. Graça F° today officially opened the 39th World FIVB Congress, where he warmly welcomed delegates to Porto, Portugal. The Congress brings together representatives from across the global Volleyball Family, as delegates from nearly 200 of the FIVB’s National Federations have gathered to shape the future of the […]
Empowering National Federations and the Global Volleyball Family: Presidents Graça’s Legacy in Volleyball Empowerment
November 2024.- Under the visionary leadership of President Dr Ary S. Graça F°, the FIVB has made unprecedented changes to empower National Federations, athletes and its global volleyball community. Since his election in 2012, President Graça has championed initiatives that reflect his commitment to innovate, expand opportunities and ensure the growth of volleyball worldwide. Here is a […]
Caribes Sweep Semifinal B of LVSM Against Changos to Become First Finalists
NARANJITO, Puerto Rico, November 14, 2024. – The reigning champions of the Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM), the Caribes de San Sebastián, completed a sweep of the runner-up Changos de Naranjito in Semifinal B on Thursday, November 14, winning the series in four matches. The Caribes dropped only two sets throughout the series and eliminated […]
Volleyball Family Set to Gather in Portugal for 39th FIVB World Congress
November 14, 2024.- The countdown is on for the 39th FIVB World Congress, set to take place from 15-17 November 2024 in Porto, Portugal, where the global Volleyball Family will elect a new President of the FIVB for the period of 2024-2032. Alongside the presidential election, delegates will also vote to fill several key roles, […]
Cafeteros Force Game Six Against Mets in LVSM Semifinal A
YAUCO, Puerto Rico, November 13, 2024.- Playing at home in the Raúl “Pipote” Oliveras Coliseum, Yauco Cafeteros rallied to secure a win in a decisive fifth set, defeating the Guaynabo Mets to even the series at two wins apiece. The Mets, who had previously swept Yauco 3-0, stumbled with 12 service errors and 19 attack […]
Caribes One Win Away from Sealing Semifinal B Against the Changos in the LVSM
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 […]
Mets Dominate and Move Closer to the LVSM Grand Final
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, November 10, 2024.- The Mets de Guaynabo defended their home court at Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum to take control of Semifinal A in the Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM) of Puerto Rico, leading the series 2-1 over Cafeteros de Yauco. The previous two games went to overtime, but this time was the […]
Jade Race and Devanne Sours of USA Take Gold Medal in El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, November 10, 2024.- Jade Race and Devanne Sours of the United States won the gold medal at the eighth stop of the 2024 NORCECA Tour after Canada’s Dana Roskic and Anna Licht were forced to withdraw due to injury during the final match at the Flor Blanca Beach Sports Stadium in El […]
Canadian Arran Chambers Repeats Gold in El Salvador, Now with Jake MacNeil
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, November 10, 2024.- Canadian Arran Chambers repeated his gold medal performance on the NORCECA Tour here in El Salvador, this time teaming up with Jake MacNeil to defeat the U.S. duo of Diego Perez and Ryan Ierna 2-0 (21-13, 21-13) at the eighth stop of the 2024 season, held from November 8 […]
Caribes “Steal” the Second Semifinal Game at Gelito Ortega
NARANJITO, Puerto Rico, November 9, 2024.– The defending champions of the Puerto Rico Men’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSM), Caribes de San Sebastián, led by double-digit offense from Jalen Penrose and Pelegrín Vargas with 23 and 15 points respectively, as well as 10 team blocks, quickly left the legendary Gelito Ortega court in Naranjito with a […]
Two Duos from Canada, Nicaragua, and USA in Women’s Semifinals in El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, November 7, 2024.- The two Canadian duos, López/Valeska from Nicaragua, and Race/Sours from the United States are set for the women’s semifinals at the eighth stop of the 2024 NORCECA Tour in El Salvador. In Saturday’s semifinals, the two Canadian duos will face off: Dana Roskic and Anna Licht vs. Amy Ozee […]
Nicaragua, USA, and Two Canadian Teams Advance to Semifinals in El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, November 7, 2024.- Mora/López of Nicaragua, Perez/Ierna of the United States, and both Canadian teams have advanced to the men’s semifinals at the eighth stop of the NORCECA Tour, taking place at the Flor Blanca Beach Sports Stadium in El Salvador. The semifinals will be held on Saturday at 9:15 a.m., with […]
Yauco Gets Even in Game 2 of the LVSM Semifinal A
YAUCO, Puerto Rico, November 8, 2024. – Cafeteros de Yauco came from behind at the Raúl “Pipote” Oliveras Coliseum to even the Semifinal A series of the Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM) at one win apiece against the Mets de Guaynabo in a match that extended to five sets. In the series opener, the Mets […]
Six Women Tandems Off to a Good Start at the NORCECA Tour in El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, November 8, 2024.- The two U.S. teams, U.S. Virgin Islands, Ozee/Glagau of Canada, López/Valeska of Nicaragua and Alvarado/Aguilar of Guatemala, off to a good start at the eighth stage of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour at the Beach Sports Stadium at the Flor Blanca Sports Complex in El Salvador. In Pool A, […]
Seven Undefeated Men Teams at NORCECA Beach in El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, November 8, 2024.- Both teams from Canada and the United States, the Guardado brothers from El Salvador, Mora/López from Nicaragua, and Costa Rica remain undefeated on the first day, advancing to the men’s quarterfinals of the eighth stop of the NORCECA Tour at the Beach Sports Stadium in the Flor Blanca Sports […]
Caribes Start LVSM Semifinal B Against Changos on the Right Foot
SAN SEBASTIÁN, Puerto Rico, November 7, 2024.- In a match with the intensity of a final series, the champions and runners-up of the Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM) faced off in a thrilling encounter that was decided in the maximum number of sets. The home team, Caribes of San Sebastián, emerged victorious. The match took place […]
El Salvador Hosts the NORCECA Tour for second year in a row
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, November 7, 2024.- The Beach Sports Stadium at the Flor Blanca Sports Complex will host the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour for the second year in a row, with the eighth stage of the 2024 season taking place from November 8 to 10. Thirty teams are registered for the competition (16 men’s teams […]
In a Comeback, Mets Successfully Defend El Quijote in Semifinal A Opener Against Cafeteros
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, November 6, 2024. – In the opening match of Semifinal A of the Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM), the Guaynabo Mets successfully defended their home turf, Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum, rallying from behind in five sets against a tenacious Yauco Cafeteros. “A very tough game. We hadn’t played in over a week, […]
Brittany Abercrombie crowned 2024 AU Pro Volleyball Champion
November 4, 2024.- Brittany Abercrombie, one of 23 newcomers this season, took Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball by storm. She rose to the top and never relinquished No. 1, winning the 2024 AU Pro Volleyball Championship. She finished with 4,521 leaderboard points, leading in all three leaderboard categories. Abercrombie is not only the first opposite to […]
Mohammed Receives Recognition from Bonaire Federation
BONAIRE, Bonaire, November 3, 2024.- Mushtaque Mohammed, President of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) and Executive Vice President of NORCECA, received a recognition from the Bonaire National Volleyball Federation following the conclusion of the seventh stage of the 2024 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, held from November 1-3 on the beautiful island of Bonaire. Gisette […]
Carly Kan/Devanne Sours of USA Win Gold in NORCECA Bonaire
BONAIRE, Bonaire, November 3, 2024.- Carly Kan and Devanne Sours of the United States took the gold medal of the seventh stage of the 2024 NORCECA Tour that took place at the Rudy Boezen complex in Bonaire from November 1-3, defeating Dana Roskic and Anna Licht of Canada 2-0 (21-18,21-15). This is Carly’s second gold […]
Urrutia/Harrison of USA Champions at NORCECA in Bonaire
BONAIRE, Bonaire, November 3, 2024.- Jake Urrutia and Wyatt Harrison of the United States won the championship match of the seventh stage of the 2024 NORCECA Tour in Bonaire over Jake MacNeil and Arran Chambers of Canada 2-1 (21-13, 16-21, 15-10). This is Jake’s and Wyatt’s first medal as a team. For Wyatt it’s his […]
Two U.S. teams, Guatemala and Canada reach Bonaire’s Women Semifinals
BONAIRE, Bonaire, November 2, 2024.-Race/Crews and Kan/Sours of United States, Girón/Alvarado of Guatemala and Licht/Roskic of Canada reached the women’s semifinals of the seventh stage of the 2024 NORCECA Tour in Bonaire. In Sunday’s semifinals, Anna Licht and Dana Roskic of Canada go up against Natalia Girón and Paola Alvarado of Guatemala at 9:00 […]
Canada and USA with two teams in Semifinals in Bonaire
BONAIRE, Bonaire, November 2, 2024.- The two teams from Canada and United States advanced to the men’s semifinals of the seventh stage of the 2024 NORCECA Tour in Bonaire. Martin Licht/Luke de Greef and Jake MacNeil/Arran Chambers of Canada play the first semifinal on Sunday at 9:00 am. USA’s Charles Siragusa/John Schwengel and Jake Urrutia/Wyatt […]
Cafeteros Complete the Four LVSM Semifinalists
YAUCO, Puerto Rico, November 2, 2024.- Cafeteros de Yauco secured their spot in the semifinal series of the Men’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSM) on Friday night, November 1, defeating their archrivals, the Plataneros de Corozal, in a do-or-die match that went to the full five sets. This series saw three of the five matches go […]
Barbados, Canada, Guatemala, USA and U.S. Virgin Islands Women Enjoy Victories on Day One at Bonaire NORCECA Tour
BONAIRE, Bonaire, November 1. 2024.- Padmore/Edwards of Barbados, Roskic/Licht of Canada, Giron/Alvarado of Guatemala, Kan/Sours of USA and Almeida-Anz/Bennett of the U.S. Virgin Islands enjoyed victories in their two outings on day one of the seventh stage of the 2024 NORCECA Tour in Bonaire. Dei Padmore and Serena Edwards of Barbados won their two matches […]
Volleyball Season 4: Movers of Week 4
October 31, 2024.- The race for the 2024 Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball Championship could not be tighter coming out of Week Four. The crown is up for grabs between Brittany Abercrombie and Betty De La Cruz-Mejía while the third- and fourth-place medals could be anyone’s game. Here’s how each team shook out the win points in Week Three to […]
Canada, USA and TTO Men Undefeated in Bonaire NORCECA Beach Opening
BONAIRE, Bonaire, November 1, 2024.- Both teams from Canada and the United States, as well as Trinidad and Tobago go undefeated on opening of the seventh stage of the 2024 NORCECA Tour at the Rudy Boezen complex in Bonaire. Martin Licht/Luke de Greef of Canada lead Pool A taking down their both opponents of the […]
Spencer Olivier: Most Valuable Player of the 2024 LVSM Tournament
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, November 1, 2024. – “I’m very grateful to receive this award. I just try to play my best and work as hard as I can, so I truly appreciate the recognition from those who voted for me,” said 6-foot-5 Spencer Olivier from the Plataneros de Corozal upon learning that he was […]
The 7th Stop of the NORCECA Tour in Bonaire is ready to get underway
BONAIRE, Bonaire, October 31, 2024.- The seventh stop of the 2024 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour is ready to get underway at the Rudy Boezen complex in Bonaire from November 1-3. Twenty three teams are registered for the event, representing nine countries. Teams are distributed in three pools per gender. In the women’s field, Pool A […]
Enile/Theodore of Trinidad and Tobago, CAZOVA Men Senior Beach Champions
BONAIRE, Bonaire, October 31, 2024.- Stephen Enile and Isaac Theodore of Trinidad and Tobago are the Champions of the first-ever Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Champions held in Bonaire. Enile and Theodore earned the gold medal on October 31st defeating Eddy Toro Maldonado/Thelion Jahim Coutinho of Aruba 2-0 (21-18, 21-16) in the […]
Dei Padmore and Serena Edwards of Barbados Win CAZOVA Women Senior Beach
BONAIRE, Bonaire, October 31, 2024.- Dei Padmore and Serena Edwards of Barbados won the first edition of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament in Bonaire. Padmore and Edwards won the round-robin event, consisting of five teams, undefeated with a perfect 4-0 win-loss, at the Rudy Boezen complex, an impressive venue with two […]
Eliud Ortíz from Corozal, “Manager of the Year”
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, October 31, 2024.- The Plataneros of Corozal have accumulated their second award in the 2024 Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM) Awards with the appointment of Eliud Ortiz as “Manager of the Year.” “First of all, I am grateful to God; it was a tough year from the U23 process until now. I’m […]
Cafeteros Force a Decisive Match in Quarterfinal Series against Corozal
LARES, Puerto Rico, October 30, 2024.- The Yauco Cafeteros managed to extend their quarterfinal series in the Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM) against the Corozal Plataneros, defeating them in four sets at the Félix Méndez Acevedo court. Another nail-biting match saw three of the four sets going into extra points. The scores were 26-24, 16-25, […]
Bonaire to host CAZOVA First Ever Senior Beach Tournament
BONAIRE, Bonaire, October 30, 2024.- The beautiful island of Bonaire records history as it will host the first ever Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Senior Beach Volleyball Tournament at the Rudy Boezen complex on Thursday October 31. Eleven teams will compete (6 male and 5 female) for the CAZOVA title, earning FIVB points and also […]
Ramón “Monchito” Hernández Cruz Named “Coach of the Year” in LVSM
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico. Wednesday, October 30, 2024.- In a landslide vote in the 2024 Year-End Awards of the Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM), Plataneros de Corozal head coach Ramón “Monchito” Hernández Cruz was awarded the “Coach of the Year” title. The Bayamón native earned 70 votes to claim the honor. In second place was […]
Third Time’s the Charm for Team De La Cruz-Mejía in 71-65 Victory Over Team Abercrombie
MESA, Arizona, October 28, 2024.- There’s an old adage in sports that says it’s tough to beat a team three times in a season. The latest example has developed during the 2024 Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball season between opposite Brittany Abercrombie and outside hitter Bethania De La Cruz-Mejía. Abercrombie had guided her team past De La Cruz-Mejía’s squad […]
Kingdon Rishel, Thomas-Ailara Lead Team Hentz in Sweep of Team Member-Meneh
MESA, Arizona, October 28, 2024.- Outside hitters Madi Kingdon Rishel and Temi Thomas-Ailara combined for 37 kills as Team Hentz swept Team Member-Meneh for a 75-66 victory in the opening match of Monday night’s Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball action at Arizona Athletic Grounds. Team Hentz picks up its first win of Week Four and improves to 1-2, while Team […]
Caribes de San Sebastián, Current LVSM Champions, Secure Semifinal Spot
SAN SEBASTIÁN, Puerto Rico, October 29, 2024. – In an impressive display of power and strategy on the Luis Aymat Cardona court, the Caribes swept the Gigantes de Carolina 3-0 in the quarterfinal series. The scores in this third game were 25-14, 25-23, and 25-22, once again showcasing the team’s dominance. Opposite hitter Jalen Penrose […]
Kevin Rodríguez Named “Setter of the Year” in the 2024 LVSM
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, October 29, 2024.- Kevin Rodríguez Cintrón, setter for the Mets de Guaynabo, has been selected as the 2024 “Setter of the Year” in the Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM) in Puerto Rico. Rodríguez Cintrón dominated the LVSM’s Values of the Year voting, held by the Puerto Rican Volleyball Federation (FPV), receiving 77 […]
Historic All -Female Referee Duo officiate in ECVA Men’s Final
ST JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda, October 27, 2024: Female referees- Monique Martis and Chesley Augustine Antigua inked their names in the annals of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA), when they were the two who officiate in the 2024 Men’s Final. The historic occasion came in Senior Men’s Championships at the YMCA Sports Complex, as […]
In another five-set drama at Pipote Oliveras, Plataneros defeat Cafeteros
YAUCO, Puerto Rico, October 28, 2024.- Yauco and Corozal faced off in another five-set thriller in the quarterfinals of the Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM) at the Raúl “Pipote” Oliveras court in this municipality, with the visiting Plataneros of Corozal emerging victorious once again. This was the third match in the series. Corozal won the […]
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