SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 20, 2026. – The Dominican Republic prevailed over Cuba 3-1 (25-19, 25-13, 21-25, 25-22) in a hard-fought battle in its opening match of the NORCECA Girls’ U19 Continental Championship. The Dominican Republic with a 1-0 win-loss record, matching the United States atop Pool A. The two teams will meet on […]
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Trinidad and Tobago Capture Bronze Medal with Hard-Fought Victory over Bahamas
BRIENVENGAT , Curaçao, July 20, 2026. – Trinidad and Tobago secured the bronze medal at the 2026 CAZOVA Men’s Final Four Championship after defeating The Bahamas 3-1 in an exciting third-place playoff on Monday evening at the SDK Sports Complex. Having already beaten The Bahamas in the preliminary round, Trinidad and Tobago once again proved […]
Puerto Rico Opens NORCECA Girls’ U19 Continental Championship with Victory
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 20, 2026. – Puerto Rico opened its campaign at the NORCECA Girls’ U19 Continental Championship with a 3-1 (25-14, 21-25, 25-17, 25-15) victory over the U.S. Virgin Islands on the second day of competition. With the result, the U.S. Virgin Islands completed Pool B play with a 0-2 record, finishing […]
Beach Volleyball Ready for Action at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 20, 2026. – The region’s top beach volleyball pairs are set to battle for the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games glory when the Santo Domingo 2026 tournament takes place from July 25 to 31 at the Malecón Deportivo. The venue, with a seating capacity of 450 spectators, will host […]
Santo Domingo 2026 Welcomes the Region’s Volleyball Elite
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 20, 2026. – Volleyball will once again be among the premier sports at the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, as the region’s premier multi-sport event runs from July 21 to August 8. The renovated Professor Ricardo Gioriver Arias Volleyball Palace, with a seating capacity of 3,500 […]
Costa Rica Opens NORCECA Girls’ U19 in Dominant Fashion
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 19, 2026. – Costa Rica opened its campaign at the NORCECA Girls’ U19 Continental Championship in dominant fashion with a straight-set 3-0 (25-11, 25-15, 25-15) victory over Jamaica in the match that closed the opening day of competition and kicked off Pool C action. The hosts took control from the […]
United States, Cuba and Canada Drop Their Final VNL Matches
July 19, 2026. – The United States, Cuba and Canada all closed out the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Men’s Preliminary Phase with losses. The United States finished fifth in the standings to qualify for the Finals, while Cuba placed 16th and Canada 17th. United States Fall to Poland The United States concluded the […]
Curaçao Stays Perfect, Sets Up Championship Rematch with Barbados
Brienvengat, CURAÇAO, July 19, 2026. – Defending champions Curaçao completed an unbeaten preliminary round campaign at the 2026 CAZOVA Men’s Final Four Championship after defeating Barbados 3-1 on Sunday. Barbados came out firing to claim the opening set 25-20, putting the hosts under early pressure. Curaçao, however, responded with the composure of champions, dominating the second […]
Mexico Opens NORCECA Girls’ U19 Continental Championship with a Win
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 19, 2026. – Mexico opened its campaign at the NORCECA Girls’ U19 Continental Championship with a 3-0 (25-22, 25-16, 25-15) victory over the U.S. Virgin Islands in the first match of Pool B. Mexico had to work hard to take a closely contested opening set, as the U.S. Virgin Islands […]
Trinidad and Tobago Secure First Victory with Straight-Sets Win Over Bahamas
BRIENVENGAT, Curaçao, July 19, 2026.- Trinidad and Tobago earned their first victory of the 2026 CAZOVA Men’s Final Four Championship after defeating The Bahamas in straight sets (25-19, 25-13, 31-29) in an exciting encounter at the SDK Sports Hall. The opening set was a thrilling battle from the first whistle, with both teams matching each […]
United States Start Strong at the NORCECA Girls’ U19 Championship
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 19, 2026.– The United States opened the tournament with a convincing 3-0 (25-16, 25-16, 25-10) victory over Cuba on the first day of Pool A at the NORCECA Girls’ U19 Continental Championship. Although Cuba offered resistance in the first two sets, particularly early in the opening set and after tying the […]
Curaçao Come from Behind to Defeat Trinidad and Tobago 3-1
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao, July 19, 2025. – Curaçao recovered from a first-set loss to defeat Trinidad and Tobago 3-1 (16-25, 25-23, 25-20, 25-21) in an exciting CAZOVA Men’s Final Four match. Trinidad and Tobago made a strong start, taking an early 6-2 lead. Curaçao head coach Henrich Daal called a strategic timeout, and the hosts responded with […]
Barbados Secure Second Consecutive Victory with Straight-Sets Win Over Bahamas
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao, July 19, 2026.- Barbados continued their impressive run at the 2026 CAZOVA Men’s Final Four Championship on Sunday, earning their second consecutive victory with a commanding straight set (21-25, 18-25, 22-25) triumph over Bahamas at the Sentro Deportivo Korsou (SDK). With both teams eager to strengthen their position in the standings, the opening set […]
Home Crowd Roars as Curaçao Sweeps Bahamas
BRIENVENGAT, Curaçao, July 18, 2026.- Defending champions Curaçao opened their title defence in commanding fashion on home soil, defeating Bahamas in straight sets, 25-21, 25-8, 25-20), on the opening day of the 2026 CAZOVA Men’s Final Four Championship. The victory marked a repeat of last year’s Caribbean Volleyball Championship final, where Curaçao also defeated Bahamas […]
Cuba Defeat Canada to Secure VNL Survival, USA Lose at Home
July 18, 2026.- Cuba defeated Canada to secure its place in the 2027 FIVB Volleyball Nations League (VNL), while the loss condemned Canada to relegation from the competition. Meanwhile, the United States suffered its first defeat of week three, dropping to fourth place in the overall standings. Cuba Celebrate Victory Over Canada Cuba earned a […]
Barbados Defeat Trinidad and Tobago to Open CAZOVA Men’s Final Four Campaign
BRIENVENGAT, Curacao July 18, 2026. – Team Barbados made a winning start to their 2026 CAZOVA MEN’S FINAL FOUR campaign with an impressive 3-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago overcoming a determined challenge to claim a 29-27, 27-25, 25-23 win. The Opening encounter of the tournament delivered exciting rallies and momentum swings, with Barbados showing […]
NORCECA Girls’ U19 Championship Offers Four Berths to the World Championship
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 18, 2026. – The nine national teams competing in the 2026 NORCECA Girls’ U19 Continental Championship will battle for one of four available berths to the 2027 FIVB Girls’ U19 World Championship. Pool A features defending champions the United States, along with the Dominican Republic and Cuba. Pool B includes […]
Coaches confident ahead of 2026 CAZOVA Men’s Final Four in Curaçao
BRIEVENGAT, Curaçao, July 18, 2026.- Defending champion Curaçao and three regional challengers enter the 2026 CAZOVA Men’s Final Four Championship confident in their preparation as Caribbean volleyball’s top four men’s teams begin their quest for the regional title. Curaçao, The Bahamas, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago will compete over three days for the championship, with each […]
Cuba Earns Crucial Victory in Fight to Stay in the Men’s VNL
July 17, 2026.- Cuba claimed a crucial 3-2 (17-25, 25-19, 22-25, 25-21, 15-12) victory over Argentina on Friday, boosting its hopes of remaining in the 2027 FIVB Volleyball Nations League (VNL). The Cubans improved to 2 wins and 8 losses with only two matches remaining in the Preliminary Phase. They now sit in 16th place, […]
United States Qualify for the VNL Finals, Canada Suffers another loss
July 16, 2026.- The United States earned a straight-set victory over Brazil to secure a place in the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Finals, while Canada suffered another heartbreaking five-set loss, this time against Japan. United States Secure Their Spot in the VNL Finals Outside hitter TJ DeFalco delivered a spectacular performance to lead the […]
Future Stars Head to Costa Rica for the 2026 NORCECA Girls’ U19 Championship
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 16, 2026. – Nine of NORCECA’s top young women’s national teams will gather in Costa Rica for the 2026 NORCECA Girls’ U19 Continental Championship, to be held from July 19 to 24 at the Gimnasio Nacional in San José, where they will compete for the continental title. The championship is […]
Santo Domingo 2026 Beach Volleyball Venue Enters Final Stage of Preparation
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 16, 2026. – The beach volleyball venue for the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026 has entered its final stage of preparation following an inspection visit to the Malecón Deportivo, where the competition will take place from July 25 to 31. Officials confirmed the venue is 92 […]
Curaçao Volleyball Association Set to Host the 2026 CAZOVA Men’s Final Four
Willemstad, Curaçao – July 15, 2026 — The Curaçao Volleyball Association is set to host the 2026 CAZOVA Men’s Final Four Championship, one of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association’s premier competitions and a key event for teams seeking valuable FIVB world ranking points. The championship will take place in Brievengat, Curaçao, at the Sala Errol Rooi, Sentro Deportivo Korsou (SDK), and will feature four of the region’s leading men’s national volleyball teams. Host nation and reigning 2025 CAZOVA […]
Belize’s Francis Hauze Named MVP of the Third AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 15, 2026. – Belize’s Francis Hauze was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the third edition of the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four following a historic tournament in which his team captured its first-ever senior men’s championship title. Hauze also earned the Second Best Spiker award, while his teammate Kyron […]
Men’s VNL Week 3 Opens with Cuba’s First Win, USA Victory and Another Canada Heartbreaker
July 15, 2026. – Week 3 of the 2026 Men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Preliminary Phase got underway with Cuba earning its first victory of the season, the United States extending its winning streak, and Canada suffering another heartbreaking five-set defeat. The VNL Finals, featuring the top seven teams from the Preliminary Phase along with […]
Belize Makes History with Gold at the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 15, 2026. – Belize made history by capturing the gold medal at the third edition of the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four, claiming the first Central American senior men’s title in the country’s history with a 3-1 (25-22, 25-18, 20-25, 25-21) victory over Costa Rica in the championship match. Belize emerged […]
Panama Defeats Nicaragua to Claim Bronze at the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 15, 2026. – Panama dominated from start to finish to defeat Nicaragua in straight sets 3-0 (25-21, 25-22, 25-14) and capture the bronze medal at the third edition of the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four. Panama never let its guard down throughout the tournament and, after a challenging start, earned a […]
Costa Rica Advances to the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four Final
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 14, 2026. – Costa Rica secured its place in the gold medal match of the third edition of the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four by defeating Nicaragua in straight sets 3-0 (25-22, 25-19, 25-22) in the match that concluded the tournament’s preliminary round. Costa Rica will face Belize for the title […]
Panama Earns Long-Awaited First Victory, Hands Belize Its First Loss at the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 14, 2026. – Panama finally celebrated its long-awaited first victory at the third edition of the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four, doing so in impressive fashion by handing previously unbeaten Belize its first loss in a hard-fought five-set battle, 3-2 (21-25, 25-23, 22-25, 25-23, 15-13). Panama improved its record to 1-2 […]
Costa Rica Rallies to Defeat Panama in the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 13, 2026.– Costa Rica staged a spectacular comeback after falling behind two sets to one to defeat Panama 3-2 (25-19, 16-25, 22-25, 25-22, 21-19), keeping its hopes alive of advancing to the championship match of the third edition of the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four. With the victory, Costa Rica evened its […]
Belize Moves Closer to the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four Championship Match
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 13, 2026.– Belize remained unstoppable in the third edition of the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four, earning its second consecutive victory with a 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-21) win over Nicaragua, a result that leaves the team very close to securing a place in the championship match with one preliminary-round contest remaining. Belize […]
Belize Stuns Costa Rica in Five Sets at the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 12, 2026. – Belize displayed character and determination to pull off a surprising 3-2 (25-21, 20-25, 22-25, 25-18, 15-12) victory over host Costa Rica in the final match of the opening day of the 3rd AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four. After surrendering the second and third sets, Belize responded with resilience, […]
Campbell Flynn Named MVP of the 2026 NORCECA U21 Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 12, 2026. – United States’ Campbell Flynn was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2026 NORCECA U21 Women’s Pan American Cup, held July 7-12 at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. Canada’s Avaya Maga received the Best Setter award. Costa Rica’s María Venegas was named First Best Spiker, while United […]
Saint Lucia and Bermuda Crowned ECVA U20 Beach Volleyball Champions
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts & Nevis, July 12, 2026. – The 2026 ECVA U20 Beach Volleyball Championship concluded on Sunday in St. Kitts & Nevis after three days of exciting competition, showcasing the rising talent of beach volleyball across the Eastern Caribbean. Young athletes from throughout the region displayed outstanding skills, determination, and sportsmanship while competing […]
United States Wins Fourth Straight Women’s U21 Pan American Cup Title
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 12, 2026. – The United States defeated Canada in straight sets, 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-21), to capture the gold medal and secure its fourth consecutive title—and fifth overall—at the NORCECA U21 Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup, which concluded successfully at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The victory extended the United States’ […]
Bermuda Claims Women’s Title at 2026 ECVA U20 Beach Volleyball Championship
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts & Nevis, July 12, 2026. – Bermuda captured the women’s title at the 2026 ECVA U20 Beach Volleyball Championship after defeating host St. Kitts & Nevis in a thrilling three-set final, 2-1 (16-21, 21-11, 15-12), at Marriott Beach in St. Kitts & Nevis. The three-day championship brought together the Eastern Caribbean’s top […]
Nicaragua Opens AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four with Convincing Victory
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 12, 2026. – Nicaragua made a strong start to the third edition of the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four by defeating Panama in straight sets, 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 26-24), in the tournament’s opening match. In a competition where there is little room for error, Nicaragua proved more consistent in the key […]
Mexico Rallies to Capture Its Fourth U21 Pan American Cup Medal
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 12, 2026. – Mexico staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-2 (22-25, 21-25, 25-19, 25-12, 18-16) and capture the bronze medal at the 2026 NORCECA U21 Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup, held at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. With the result, Mexico increased its all-time medal tally in […]
Lares/Carlos Andrés Claim Fourth Consecutive Title on the 2026 NORCECA Tour
ROATÁN, Honduras, July 12, 2026. – Mexico’s Inés Vargas Lares and Carlos Andrés Ayala captured the gold medal on Sunday at the Seventh Stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, held at Tabyana Beach in Roatán, to secure their fourth consecutive title on the circuit. With the victory, Lares/Carlos Andrés claimed their fifth title […]
Costa Rica Claims Fifth Place at U21 Pan American Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 12, 2026. – Costa Rica defeated Venezuela 3-1 (25-22, 17-25, 25-17, 25-18) to finish fifth at the NORCECA U21 Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup, held at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. After splitting the opening two sets, Costa Rica regained control by tightening its defensive play and making the most of […]
Allanis Navas and María González Return to the Top of the NORCECA Tour
ROATÁN, Honduras, July 12, 2026. – Puerto Rico’s Allanis Navas and María González captured the gold medal at the Seventh Stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, held at Tabyana Beach in Roatán. The Puerto Rican duo, who made their season debut only at the previous stop in Juan Dolio, where they finished third, […]
Belize Defeats Virgin Islands to Finish Seventh at U21 Pan American Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 12, 2026. – Belize closed its campaign at the NORCECA U21 Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup with a convincing 3-0 (25-14, 25-16, 25-18) victory over the U.S. Virgin Islands to finish seventh at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. Belize controlled the match from the opening whistle, taking command early in each […]
USA Clinches Top Seed, Canada Secures Historic First VNL Finals Berth
July 12, 2026. – The United States clinched the top seed for the Women’s Volleyball Nations League Finals, while Canada secured its first-ever berth in the Finals with a victory over the Dominican Republic as both teams closed the VNL Preliminary Phase on Sunday. The Americans defeated Brazil to finish atop the standings, while Canada […]
Defending Men’s Champions Dominica Advance to ECVA U20 Beach Championship Semifinals
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts & Nevis, July 12, 2026. – Defending men’s champions Dominica kept their title defense alive by advancing to the semifinals of the ECVA U20 Beach Volleyball Championship. Antigua & Barbuda, host St. Kitts & Nevis, and St. Lucia also secured places in the men’s final four. Dominica’s pair of Tahj and Caiston […]
Intense Battle Ahead in the Third Edition of the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 11, 2026. – Everything is set for the start of the third edition of the AFECAVOL Central American Men’s Final Four, where Nicaragua, Panama, Belize, and host Costa Rica will battle for the regional title. Nicaragua, champions of the inaugural 2023 edition, will aim to become the first team to […]
USA moves one win away from fourth consecutive U21 Pan Am Cup title
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 11, 2026. – Defending champion United States is one victory away from capturing its fourth consecutive NORCECA U21 Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup title after defeating Mexico in straight sets 3-0 (25-17, 25-11, 25-12) in Saturday’s semifinals at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The Americans will now play Canada for the […]
Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Mexico to Contest Men’s Semifinals
ROATÁN, Honduras, July 11, 2026. – Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Mexico will compete in the men’s semifinals on Sunday at the Seventh Stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, taking place at Tabyana Beach in Roatán. Mexico’s Lares Vargas and Carlos Andrés Ayala will be aiming to capture their fifth gold medal […]
Canada advances to championship match with straight-set victory over Dominican Republic
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 11, 2026. – Canada dominated the opening two sets and held off a late Dominican Republic rally in the third to claim a 3-0 (25-8, 25-14, 25-22) victory, advancing to the gold-medal match of the 2026 NORCECA U21 Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The Canadians […]
Ainhoa Molleja leads Venezuela into fifth-place match with record 39 points
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 11, 2026. – Ainhoa Molleja delivered the highest scoring performance of the tournament, exploding for 39 points to lead Venezuela to a hard-fought 3-2 (25-19, 27-29, 26-24, 21-25, 15-11) victory over Belize in the 5-8 classification round of the 2026 NORCECA U21 Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup in Columbus, Ohio. The victory […]
Dominican Republic Secures Its Place in the VNL, Canada Falls to Italy
July 11, 2026. The Dominican Republic earned a crucial victory on Saturday and secured its place in the 2027 Women’s Volleyball Nations League. Meanwhile, Canada fell to Italy and now has its qualification for the VNL Finals in jeopardy. Dominican Republic Defeats China The Dominican Republic defeated China 3-1 (25-22, 21-25, 25-23, 26-24) to secure […]
Mexico, USA, Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic Advance to Semifinals in Roatán
ROATÁN, Honduras, July 11, 2026. – The teams from Mexico, the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic secured their spots in the women’s semifinals of the Seventh Stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, taking place at Tabyana Beach in Roatán. Americans Sarah Wood and Taylor Hagenah starred in one of the most […]
Costa Rica Defeats Virgin Islands to Advance to Fifth-Place Match
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 11, 2026. – Costa Rica earned a convincing straight-set victory over the U.S. Virgin Islands, 3-0 (25-17, 25-15, 25-16), in the 5-8 classification round of the NORCECA U21 Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. With the win, Costa Rica advances to Sunday’s fifth-place match, while the […]
Hosts St Kitts & Nevis Lead Strong Opening Day at ECVA U20 Beach Championship
FRIGATE BAY, St. Kitts, July 11, 2026.- The 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) U20 Beach Volleyball Championship served off today at Marriott Beach, Frigate Bay, with the first day of preliminary round action highlighted by strong performances from hosts St Kitts & Nevis, alongside standout showings from Bermuda, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Antigua […]
Mexico advances to semifinals with straight-set victory over Costa Rica
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 10, 2026. – Mexico defeated Costa Rica in straight sets 3-0 (25-12, 25-16, 25-19) in the quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals of the NORCECA U-21 Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. Mexico will face the United States in the semifinals after the Americans advanced directly by […]
Canada advances to semifinals with victory over Belize
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 10, 2026. – Canada defeated Belize in straight sets 3-0 (25-8, 25-20, 25-13) in the quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals of the 2026 NORCECA U-21 Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. Canada will face the Dominican Republic in Saturday’s semifinals after the Caribbean team earned […]
Top-Ranked Women’s Teams Open with Victories in Roatán
ROATÁN, Honduras, July 10, 2026. – The top three teams in the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour Women’s Rankings—United States, Canada, and Mexico—opened their campaigns with victories at the Seventh Stop of the circuit, being held at Tabyana Beach in West Bay, Roatán. Americans Sarah Wood and Taylor Hagenah, representing the tour’s top-ranked team, defeated […]
Six Men’s Teams Remain Undefeated After Opening Day in Roatán
ROATÁN, Honduras, July 10, 2026. – Six of the 16 teams competing in the men’s division of the Seventh Stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour completed the opening day of pool play undefeated on Friday at Tabyana Beach in West Bay. Mexico’s Inés Antonio Vargas/Carlos Andrés Ayala, and Guatemalans Edgar Maldonado/José Miguel Izaguirre in […]
Dominican Republic and United States Earn Hard-Fought Victories
July 10, 2026.- The Dominican Republic, playing in China, and the United States, competing in Japan, battled to five-set victories over Ukraine and Türkiye, respectively. The United States secured its place in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Finals, while the Dominican Republic took a major step toward preserving its place in next season’s competition […]
Everything Set for the Start of the Seventh Stop of the NORCECA Beach Tour in Roatán
ROATÁN, Honduras, July 9, 2026. – Following the preliminary inquiry and official registration of the participating teams, everything is in place for the start of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour Seventh Stop, set to take place from July 10 to 12 at the spectacular Tabyana Beach in West Bay, Roatán. The tournament will feature […]
United States Tops Pool A, Advances to NORCECA U21 Pan American Cup Semifinals
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9, 2026. – The United States secured first place in Pool A and a direct berth to the semifinals of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup with a 3-1 (25-18, 25-14, 21-25, 25-18) victory over Canada on Thursday at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The three-time defending champions remain […]
Dominican Republic Reaches U21 Pan Am Cup Semifinals with Comeback Victory
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9, 2026. – The Dominican Republic rallied after dropping the opening set to defeat Costa Rica 3-1 (24-26, 25-17, 25-14, 25-19) and secure a direct berth in the semifinals of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. After Costa Rica edged the opening set […]
Mexico Advances to U21 Pan American Cup Quarterfinals with Authority
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9, 2026. – Mexico advanced to the quarterfinals of the NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup with a straight-set victory over Venezuela 3-0 (25-16, 25-17, 25-19) on Thursday at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. Mexico controlled the match from start to finish and used the opportunity to rotate its lineup, giving […]
Canada Earns Key VNL Victory; United States Falls in Five-Set Thriller
July 9, 2026.- Canada rallied after dropping the opening set to defeat Belgium in four sets, while the United States saw its seven-match winning streak come to an end with a five-set loss to Poland. Canada Rallies to Defeat Belgium Canada earned its seventh victory of the 2026 Volleyball Nations League after coming from behind […]
Belize earns first U-21 Pan American Cup victory to reach quarterfinals
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9, 2026. – Belize secured its first victory at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U-21 Pan American Cup with a straight-set win (25-20, 25-19, 26-24) over the U.S. Virgin Islands in Thursday’s opening match at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The victory sends Belize to Friday’s quarterfinal round, while the U.S. Virgin […]
United States Stays Perfect at NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 8, 2026. – The United States remained unbeaten in the preliminary round of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup after defeating Mexico in straight sets 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-18) on Wednesday at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The Americans improved to a 2-0 record, while Mexico dropped to 0-2. […]
Canada Tops Venezuela at Women’s U21 Pan American Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 8, 2026. – Canada earned its second consecutive victory at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup with a 3-0 (25-16, 25-13, 25-20) win over Venezuela on Wednesday at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The victory improved Canada’s record to 2-0 in Pool A, while Venezuela dropped to 0-2. Canada […]
Dominican Republic Earns Second Victory at Women’s U21 Pan American Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 8, 2026.– The Dominican Republic remained unbeaten at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup after defeating the U.S. Virgin Islands in straight sets, 3-0 (25-17, 25-17, 25-10), on Wednesday at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The victory improved the Dominican Republic’s record to 2-0 in the preliminary round, while […]
Costa Rica Improves to 2-0 with Comeback Win over Belize
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 8, 2026. – Costa Rica rallied from a first-set loss to defeat Belize 3-1 (19-25, 25-11, 25-9, 28-26) on Wednesday, the second day of competition at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup. Costa Rica improved to 2-0 in Pool B, while Belize dropped to 0-2. After dropping the opening set, […]
Roatán Welcomes the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour for the First Time
ROATÁN, Honduras, July 8, 2026. – For the first time in its history, the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour will make its way to the spectacular beaches of Roatán, Honduras, where the seventh stop of the 2026 circuit will be held from July 10 to 12. The iconic Tabyana Beach in West Bay will host the […]
USA, Canada Open Final VNL Week with Wins; Dominican Republic’s Gaila Reaches 1,000 VNL Points
July 8, 2026. – The United States and Canada opened the final week of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Women’s Preliminary Phase with important victories in Japan and China, respectively. Meanwhile, Dominican Republic opposite Gaila González reached the 1,000-point milestone in VNL history, and despite a five-set loss, the Caribbean side earned a valuable point […]
USA Opens U21 Pan American Cup with Straight-Set Victory over Venezuela
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 7, 2026. – Defending champion United States opened its quest for a fourth consecutive title with a convincing 3-0 (25-13, 25-21, 25-15) victory over Venezuela in Pool A on the opening day of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The Americans controlled the […]
Canada Outlasts Mexico in Thrilling Pool A Match at U21 Pan American Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 7, 2026. – Canada battled back from a 2-1 deficit in sets to defeat Mexico in a thrilling five-set battle, 3-2 (25-19, 18-25, 21-25, 25-23, 18-16), in Pool A action on opening day of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. After taking the […]
Costa Rica Defeats U.S. Virgin Islands in Pool B of the U21 Pan American Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 7, 2026. – Costa Rica opened its Pool B campaign at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup with a straight-set victory over the U.S. Virgin Islands, 3-0 (25-11, 25-13, 25-22), on Tuesday at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. Costa Rica controlled the match from the opening set, dominating in […]
Dominican Republic Sweeps Belize to Open Pool B at U21 Pan Am Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 7, 2026. – The Dominican Republic opened Pool B of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup with a straight-set victory over Belize, 3-0 (25-14, 25-20, 25-21), on Tuesday at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The Dominicans controlled the match offensively, leading Belize in attacks (46-24). Belize finished with a […]
NORCECA Mourns the Passing of Venezuela’s Willner Rivas
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 6, 2026. – The NORCECA Volleyball Confederation and its President, Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, express their deepest sorrow following the tragic passing of Venezuelan national team captain Willner Rivas, his wife, Mariángel Pérez, and their son, Theo in the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela. Rivas was one of the most respected […]
Japan Volleyball Association visits Volleyball House as a historic partnership moves forward
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, July 6, 2026.- The FIVB warmly welcomed a distinguished delegation from the Japan Volleyball Association (JVA) to Volleyball House last week – the first visit by the JVA since the new FIVB leadership was elected, and a powerful signal of the ever-deepening partnership between the two organisations. The delegation was led by JVA […]
Costa Rica to Host the Third AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 6, 2026.– From July 12 to 16, the National Gymnasium in San José, Costa Rica, will host the third edition of the AFECAVOL Central American Men’s Final Four Championship. The competition will bring together the top four teams from the 12th Central American Games: Costa Rica, champion of the event; Nicaragua, […]
Coaches talk about their teams ahead of the Women’s U21 Pan American Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 6, 2026 – A total of eight national teams completed the preliminary inspection and credentialing process on Monday ahead of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup, which will take place from July 7 to 12 at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The United States enters the tournament seeking its […]
USA Wins Women’s Gold, Adds Two Silvers at Gstaad Elite
GSTAAD, Switzerland, July 5, 2026. – The United States earned three medals at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Gstaad Elite, highlighted by Kristen Cruz and Taryn Brasher’s third consecutive women’s title, while Kelly Cheng and Megan Kraft claimed silver in the all-American final and Trevor Crabb and Chase Budinger secured silver in the men’s […]
ECVA U20 Beach Volleyball Championship Set for Frigate Bay, St. Kitts
FRIGATE BAY, St. Kitts, July 5, 2026. – The St. Kitts Amateur Volleyball Association (SKAVA), in collaboration with the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) and the NORCECA Volleyball Confederation, will host the 2026 ECVA U20 Men’s and Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship from July 10–12 on the sands of Frigate Bay. The zonal championship will bring […]
Kamila Morales Named MVP of the AFECAVOL U17 Central American Championship
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 4, 2026. – Guatemala’s Kamila Morales was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the II AFECAVOL Girls’ U17 Central American Volleyball Championship after leading her country to its first-ever title in the category. Morales was one of the tournament’s most consistent performers. She scored 25 points against Belize during the pool […]
Guatemala Claims AFECAVOL U17 Gold After Epic Five-Set Battle
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 4, 2026. – Guatemala captured the gold medal at the II AFECAVOL Girls’ U17 Central American Volleyball Championship after defeating host Honduras in a thrilling five-set final, 3-2 (29-27, 16-25, 25-20, 22-25, 20-18), in a match that remained undecided until the very last point. In front of a packed crowd at Jorge […]
Costa Rica Rallies from Two Sets Down to Claim AFECAVOL U17 Bronze
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 4, 2026. – Costa Rica staged a remarkable comeback after dropping the first two sets to defeat Belize 3-2 (22-25, 25-27, 25-19, 25-21, 15-13) and capture the bronze medal at the II AFECAVOL Girls’ U17 Central American Volleyball Championship. Belize set the tone early by edging a closely contested opening set. In […]
Honduras Reaches AFECAVOL U17 Final with Comeback Victory over Costa Rica
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 3, 2026. – Backed by a passionate home crowd, Honduras staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Costa Rica 3-2 (25-21, 20-25, 21-25, 25-20, 15-12) and advance to the final of the II AFECAVOL Girls’ U17 Central American Championship in a thrilling match highlighted by an intense serving battle that produced 41 aces […]
Guatemala Rallies Past Belize to Reach AFECAVOL U17 Final
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 3, 2026. – Guatemala rallied from one set down to defeat Belize 3-1 (19-25, 25-17, 25-20, 25-17) and advance to the final of the II AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Volleyball Championship. Guatemala, the undefeated winner of Pool A, will face the winner of the semifinal between Honduras and Costa Rica for […]
Nicaragua Finishes Fifth with Straight-Set Win over El Salvador at AFECAVOL U17
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 3, 2026. – Nicaragua closed its campaign at the II AFECAVOL Girls’ U17 Central American Volleyball Championship with a straight-set 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-18) victory over El Salvador to secure fifth place in the tournament. Nicaragua held a clear advantage in attacks (35-19) and service points (10-5). El Salvador scored the only […]
USA Aims for Fourth Consecutive Title at Women’s U21 Pan American Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 3, 2026. – The 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup is set to take place from July 7 to 12 at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio, where eight national teams will compete for the continental title. The participating teams are divided into two pools. Pool A features Canada, Mexico, the […]
Belize Completes U17 Semifinal Lineup with Win over El Salvador
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 2, 2026. – Belize completed the semifinal lineup of the II AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Volleyball Championship by defeating El Salvador 3-0 (25-9, 25-14, 25-15) in the final quarterfinal match. With the victory, Belize advanced to face Pool A winner Guatemala in the semifinals, while Pool B winner Honduras will take […]
Costa Rica Defeats Nicaragua to Advance to Semifinals
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 2, 2026. – Costa Rica secured its place in the semifinals of the II AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Volleyball Championship with a 3-0 (25-20, 25-17, 25-20) victory over Nicaragua in the first quarterfinal match. Costa Rica will learn its semifinal opponent following the match between Belize and El Salvador, which will […]
Belize Defeats Nicaragua to Secure Second Place in AFECAVOL U17 Pool B
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 1, 2026. – Belize secured second place in Pool B of the II AFECAVOL Girls’ U17 Central American Championship with a 3-0 (25-16, 25-20, 25-19) victory over Nicaragua in the final day of pool play. With the result, Belize will face El Salvador, the third-place team from Pool A, in Thursday’s quarterfinals. […]
Guatemala Tops Costa Rica to Advance to AFECAVOL U17 Semifinals
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 1, 2026. – Guatemala secured first place in Pool A and a direct berth to the semifinals of the II AFECAVOL Girls’ U17 Central American Championship with a 3-0 (25-12, 25-22, 26-24) victory over Costa Rica, completing a remarkable nine-point comeback in the third set to finish the pool stage undefeated without […]
FIVB and ITTF leadership meet to explore deeper collaboration as Olympic visions align
June 30, 2026.- Two Olympic sports were united at Volleyball House on Olympic Day, as leaders of the FIVB and the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) met to discuss potential areas of collaboration, continuing a dialogue between two of the world’s most popular Olympic sports. The FIVB delegation, led by President Fabio Azevedo, sat down with ITTF leadership […]
Honduras Reaches AFECAVOL U17 Semifinals by Defeating Nicaragua
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, June 30, 2026. – Honduras defeated Nicaragua 3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-12) to secure first place in Pool B and a direct berth to the semifinals of the II AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Volleyball Championship at Jorge Galeano Volleyball Gymnasium in the Simón Azcona Sports Complex. The hosts completed the pool stage with […]
Costa Rica Opens U17 Central American Championship with Victory over El Salvador
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, June 30, 2026. – Costa Rica opened the II AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Volleyball Championship with a 3-1 (25-14, 22-25, 25-16, 25-15) victory over El Salvador in Pool A at Jorge Galeano Volleyball Gymnasium in the Simón Azcona Sports Complex. With the win, Costa Rica will face Guatemala on Wednesday, July 1, […]
Honduras Opens AFECAVOL U17 Championship with Dramatic Victory over Belize
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, June 29, 2026. – Backed by a packed crowd at Jorge Galeano Volleyball Gymnasium, Honduras earned a dramatic 3-2 (25-22, 14-25, 25-9, 20-25, 15-13) victory over Belize in Pool B on the opening day of the II AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Volleyball Championship. After edging a closely contested opening set, the hosts […]
Guatemala Defeats El Salvador in Straight Sets to Open AFECAVOL U17 Championship
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, June 29, 2026. – Guatemala opened its campaign with a convincing 3-0 (25-19, 25-11, 25-12) victory over El Salvador on the opening day of the II AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Volleyball Championship. Serving was one of Guatemala’s biggest weapons, as the team recorded 15 service points, including five by Angie Villatoro and […]
United States Return to Winning Ways, Canada and Cuba Fall in Week Two Finale
June 28, 2027.- The United States returned to its winning ways with a victory over Serbia, while Canada suffered its fifth five-set loss of the season and Cuba completed the second week of the 2026 Men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) without a win. The VNL will now take a one-week break before resuming on July […]
Coaches Highlight Importance of AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Championship
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, June 28, 2026. – The II AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Championship officially got underway in Tegucigalpa with the preliminary inspection and registration process, during which participating teams completed their documentation and confirmed their entries for the tournament. The championship features six countries divided into two pools, introducing a new competition format for […]
USA’s MVP Kyler Wade Headlines Men’s U21 Pan American Cup Individual Awards
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 28, 2026. – United States opposite hitter and team captain Kyler Wade was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2026 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup after leading his team to an undefeated run and a second consecutive tournament title on Sunday at the Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala […]
United States Claims Back-to-Back Men’s U21 Pan American Cup Titles
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 28, 2026. – The United States captured its second consecutive Men’s U21 Pan American Cup title after defeating Canada in straight sets 3-0 (25-15, 25-19, 25-14) in the gold medal match played at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. The Americans completed a perfect 5-0 tournament to win their second […]
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