PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 7, 2022 – Martinique made a stunning debut at the 2021 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Youth Girls (Under-19) Championship with a polished 3-0 (25-22, 25-12, 25-22) win over defending champion Suriname in the competition’s curtain-raiser at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena (SRISA).
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Haiti subdues Jamaica in Under-21 Men CAZOVA opener
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 7, 2022: Haiti made a winning start to its bid to claim the title left vacant by six-time winners Barbados when they came-from-behind to subdue Jamaica 3-1 (23-25, 25-16, 25-16, 25-21) in their 2021 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association Junior Men (Under-21) Championship round-robin opener at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena.
USA improve record to 8-2 at VNL
OSAKA, Japan, July 7, 2022 – The United States outplayed France 3-2 (15-25, 25-22, 22-25, 25-14, 15-8) improving its win-loss record to 8-2 at the FIVB Men’s Volleyball Nations League.
Five Coaches comment about potential of Men’s U-21
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 6, 2022 – Barbados, the perennial kings and six-time winners, including the last four editions will not be present to defend their title at the 2021 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association Junior Men (Under-21) Championship which serves off at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena on Thursday, meaning a first time champion will be crowned from the five competing teams.
St Lucia stops St Vincent in five -setter
ST JOHN ‘S, Antigua, July 6, 2022 – St Lucia and arch rivals St Vincent traded points and sets, but St Lucia finally trumped 25-22, 18-25, 25-23, 15-13, in an epic battle of the Saints, as Pool B of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association( ECVA) Senior Men’s Championships heated up at the YMCA Indoor Facility.
Coaches optimistic about women’s U21 chances
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 6, 2022 – With reigning champions Barbados who lifted the title in 2019 in Martinique opting not to defend their titles the coaches of the participating teams at the 2021 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association Junior Women (Under-21) Championship which gets underway at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena on Thursday say they are all optimistic of claiming the crown.
Suriname intends to keep Girls’ U19 title
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 6, 2022 – Still basking in their success of 2019, Suriname has made it no secret that they intend to put up a very good defence of their title when the 2021 Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association Youth Girls (Under-19) Championship begins at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena on Thursday say their are all optimistic of claiming the crown.
TTO and Suriname to battle for Boys’ U19 crown
PLEASANTVILLE, San Fernando, Trinidad, July 6, 2022 – With only host Trinidad and Tobago, and Suriname registered to compete, history will be made when one of the two teams capture their first ever title in the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association Youth Boys (Under-19) Championship. The tournament will begin at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena on Thursday […]
Nine teams battle for ECVA Senior Men’s Title
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, July 6, 2022 – Nine teams divided into two Pools will battle for honours in the
Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association( ECVA) Senior Men’s Championships here at the YMCA
Indoor Facility.
St Maarten edge past Dominica in Pool B
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, July 6, 2022 – St Maarten dug deep to beat Dominica 3-2, as Pool B of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association( ECVA) Senior Men’s Championships got going here at the YMCA Indoor Facility.
XIX U21 Women’s AFECAVOL Central American Championship in Belize
BELIZE CITY, Belize, July 6, 2022.- The City of Belize will host the XIX U21 Women’s AFECAVOL Central American Championship, previously U20, from July 10 to 17 at the Belize City Civic Center.
St Maarten edge past Dominica in Pool B
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, July 6, 2022 – St Maarten dug deep to beat Dominica 3-2, as Pool B of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association( ECVA) Senior Men’s Championships got going here at the YMCA Indoor Facility. St Maarten thus defeated Dominica 25-23, 22-25, 22-25, 25-23, 15-9, in a ding- dong tussle for early honours. Leading […]
USA beat Germany, Canada lost to Argentina
OSAKA, Japan, July 6, 2022 – The United States improved its record to 7-2 at the FIVB Men’s Volleyball Nations League after defeating Germany 3-1 (25-21, 25-19, 22-25, 25-18) to start the third and final week of the preliminary round.
St Lucia stops St Vincent in five -setter
ST JOHN ‘S, Antigua, July 6, 2022 – St Lucia and arch rivals St Vincent traded points and sets, but St Lucia finally trumped 25-22, 18-25, 25-23, 15-13, in an epic battle of the Saints, as Pool B of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association( ECVA) Senior Men’s Championships heated up at the YMCA Indoor Facility.
Colombia wins the gold medal of Juegos Bolivarianos
VALLEDUPAR, Colombia, July 5, 2022 – Colombia defeated Dominican Republic in a thrilling five-setter 3-2 (17-25, 25-20, 19-25, 25-21, 15-12) to claim the women’s volleyball gold medal at the Juegos Bolivarianos.
Mohammed excited to see volleyball return to CAZOVA
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, July 4, 2022 – Mushtaque Mohammed, president of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) says the regional sporting body is very excited about the restart of volleyball after two and a half years in the Caribbean.
Dominicans play text-book volleyball to stay undefeated
VALLEDUPAR, Colombia, July 4, 2022 – The Dominican Republic women’s team played volleyball by the book in defeating Bolivia in straight sets (25-12, 25-13, 25-14) to stay undefeated after three outings at the Juegos Bolivarianos.
Van Ryk led in aces, Marte third best setter
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 4, 2022 – Two women’s teams from NORCECA Confederation – United States and Dominican Republic- are among the Top-10 in the most recent ranking published by FIVB on July 2.
Guillén scores 24 in Dominicans second win
VALLEDUPAR, Colombia, July 3, 2022 – Madeline Guillen scored 24 points, including two aces and three blocks, leading Dominican Republic to its second victory in as many outings in the women’s volleyball tournament of the Juegos Bolivarianos on Sunday.
USA finish VNL with 11-1 record, Canada 4-6
CALGARY, Canada, July 3, 2022 – United States finished the preliminary round of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League with an 11-1 record after defeating Germany 3-1 (25-17, 25-13, 13-25, 25-22) on Sunday night.
Germany edges Canada, both have 4-7 records
CALGARY, Canada, July 2, 2022 – Germany won a close match against host Canada 3-1 (25-19, 19-25, 27-25, 25-23) in the penultimate day of the third and last week of the preliminary round of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League on Saturday night. Both teams have 4-7 win-loss records. Canada killed its chances of a […]
Three Americans score over 20 points
CALGARY, Canada, July 2, 2022 – Three players scored over 20 points as United States edged Turkey 3-2 (25-22, 18-25, 27-25, 23-25, 18-16) for its tenth victory against one loss at the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League on Saturday.
Colombia and Peru claim victories in Valledupar
VALLEDUPAR, Colombia, July 2, 2022 – Colombia claimed its second victory in as many tries at the women-s volleyball tournament of the Juegos Bolivarianos following a straight-set win over Venezuela 3-0 (25-6, 25-16, 25-19) on Saturday night.
Brayelin and Gaila lead Dominican victory
SOFIA, Bulgaria, July 2, 2022 – Brayelin Martinez and Gaila Gonzalez each scored 23 points leading the Dominican Republic to a 3-2 (20-25, 38-36, 25-20, 13-25, 15-9) emotional farewell victory at the 2022 FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League on Saturday.
Serbia defeated Canada 3-1
CALGARY, Canada, July 2, 2022 – Reigning world champions Serbia defeated Canada 3-1 (25-20, 25-14, 20-25, 25-22) in a match of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League at 7 Chiefs Sportsplex.
Dominicans with impressive debut in Valledupar
VALLEDUPAR, Colombia, July 1, 2022 – Madeline Guillen and Natalia Martinez led a powerful offense as Dominican Republic trounced Venezuela 3-0 (25-11, 25-8, 25-13) to start the women’s volleyball tournament of the Juegos Bolivarianos Valledupar 2022.
China sweeps Dominican Republic
SOFIA, Bulgaria, July 1, 2022 – China swept Dominican Republic in straight sets 3-0 (25-19, 25-16, 25-15) in a volleyball match of the FIVB Women’s Nations League on Friday.
USA Women improve to 9-1 at VNL
CALGARY, Canada, June 30, 2022 – The United States’ female national team defeated Serbia in straight sets 3-0 (25-17, 33-31, 25-16) improving its league leading record to 9-1 at the FIVB Volleyball Nations League on Thursday.
Dominicans beat Thailand in VNL
SOFIA, Bulgaria, June 30, 2022 – Brayelin Martinez, Yonkaira Peña and Gaila González formed an attacking trio that gave the Dominican Republic a 3-1 (22-25, 25-23, 25-23, 25-21) victory over Thailand in the Nations League FIVB Women’s Volleyball.
Colombia wins men’s gold at Juegos Bolivarianos
VALLEDUPAR, Colombia, June 29, 2022 – Colombia swept Chile 3-0 (25-18, 25-20, 25-19) to claim the men’s gold medal of the volleyball tournament of Juegos Bolivarianos on Tuesday night.
Canada upsets Turkey in Women’s NL
CALGARY, Canada, June 29, 2022 – Canada scored an upset victory over Turkey to start at home the third and final week of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League. Despite giving away 31 points via unforced errors, the home girls took the victory in four sets 3-1 (25-22, 21-25, 25-22, 25-23). Canada improved to 4-5 […]
USA women lead VNL
CALGARY, Canada, June 29, 2022 – The United States women’s team swept Belgium 3-0 (25-16, 25-21, 25-19) to begin the third and last week of the preliminary round of the FIVB Volleyball Nations League.
Five teams to play under round-robin at Valledupar
VALLEDUPAR, Colombia, June 29, 2022 – The Julio Monsalvo Castilla Municipal Coliseum will host the women’s volleyball tournament of the Bolivarian Games that will start on Friday, July 1-5.
Colombia outduels Dominican Republic in semifinals
VALLEDUPAR, Colombia, June 28, 2022 – Colombia outdueled Dominican Republic advancing to the gold medal match of the men’s volleyball tournament of the Juegos Bolivarianos.
Peru wins bronze in five sets against Dominican Republic
VALLEDUPAR, Colombia, June 28, 2022 – Angel Fabricio Cerpa scored 8 points in the tie-breaker to lead Peru to the men’s volleyball bronze medal at the Bolivarian Games with a thrilling victory over the Dominican Republic.
Bulgaria outclass Dominican Republic in VNL
SOFIA, Bulgaria, June 28, 2022 – Host Bulgaria defeated Dominican Republic in straight sets to start the third and last week of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League in Sofía. Both teams have 3-6 win-loss records.
Guillén and Martínez lead Dominican squad to Valledupar
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, June 28, 2022- Outside hitters Madeline Guillén and Natalia Martínez lead the Dominican women’s volleyball team that will participate in the Bolivarian Games to be held in the Colombian city of Valledupar from July 1-5 .
Dominicana beat Mexico and secured second place in the Challenger
PINAR DEL RÍO, Cuba, June 5, 2022.- The Dominican Republic was more impetuous and defeated Mexico 3-2 (25-22, 23-25, 25-22, 22-25, 15-9) to claim the second place of the Norceca Challenger Final Four, which concludes this Sunday in Sala 19 de Noviembre.
Cuba defeated Mexico to secure first place and ticket to the 2023 World Final
PINAR DEL RÍO, Cuba, June 5, 2022.- The Cuban team beat Mexico 3-0 (25-15, 25-21, 25-17) and added 10 points, unattainable for their rivals, and secured victory in the Norceca Challenger Final Four, as well as the quota for a similar world qualifying tournament for the League of Nations 2023.
Dominican Republic wins emotional match against Bolivia
VALLEDUPAR, Colombia, June 26, 2022 – The Dominican Republic edged Bolivia 3-2 (25-19, 21-25, 19-25, 25-23, 15-12) in an exciting Pool B men’s volleyball match at the Bolivarian Games.
USA Men’s Team lost to Poland
SOFIA, Bulgaria, June 26, 2022 – United States lost to Poland 3-1 (21-25, 25-23, 26-24, 25-22) to conclude the second week of actions at the FIVB Men’s Volleyball Nations League on Sunday.
Argentina Ung named MVP at NORCECA Women’s Final Four
NOGALES, Sonora, June 19, 2022.- Mexican setter Argentina Ung was named the Most Valuable Player MVP after her team won the NORCECA Women’s Final Four Qualification Tournament on Sunday in Nogales, Sonora.
Mexico qualifies to FIVB Challenger Cup winning NORCECA Final Four
NOGALES, Sonora, June 19, 2022.- Mexico qualified to the 2023 FIVB Challenger Cup winning the NORCECA Women’s Final Four defeating Puerto Rico 3-0 (25-19, 25-19, 25-22) on Sunday at Nogales, Sonora.
Cuba tops Costa Rica in straight sets at NORCECA Final Four
NOGALES, Sonora, June 19, 2022.- Cuba topped Costa Rica in straight sets 3-0 (25-13, 25-17, 25-15) at the NORCECA Women’s Final Four Qualification Tournament on Sunday in Nogales, Sonora.
Legendary Regla Torres honored at NORCECA Final Four
NOGALES, Sonora, June 19, 2022.- Legendary Regla Torres received a recognition by the organizing committee of the NORCECA Women’s Final Four Qualification Tournament in Nogales, Sonora.
Mexico remains undefeated at NORCECA Final Four
NOGALES, Sonora, June 18, 2022.- Mexico remained undefeated at the Qualification Tournament NORCECA Women’s Final Four after winning in straight sets 3-0 (25-22, 25-19, 25-22) to Cuba on Saturday night in Nogales, Sonora.
Puerto Rico downs Costa Rica in first win
NOGALES, Sonora, June 18, 2022.- Puerto Rico earned their first win at the NORCECA Women’s Final Four Qualification Tournament by defeating Costa Rica 3-0 (28-26, 25-19, 25-20) on Saturday at Nogales, Sonora.
Mexico storms by Costa Rica at NORCECA Final Four
NOGALES, Sonora, June 17, 2022.- Mexico stormed by Costa Rica 3-0 (25-14, 25-11, 25-14) on day one of the NORCECA Women’s Final Four Qualification Tournament on Friday in Nogales, Sonora.
Cuba beat Puerto Rico at Women’s Final Four opening
NOGALES, Sonora, June 17, 2022.- Cuba beat Puerto Rico 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-20) in the first match of the NORCECA Women’s Final Four Qualification Tournament on Friday at Nogales, Sonora.
Teams are excited for the NORCECA Women’s Final Four to start
NOGALES, Sonora, June 16, 2022.- Costa Rica, Cuba, Puerto Rico and Mexico are excited for the start of the NORCECA Women’s Final Four after the preliminary inquiries for the event that runs from June 17-19 in Nogales, Sonora.
Inspections carried out in Nogales for NORCECA Women’s Final Four
NOGALES, Sonora, June 15, 2022.- Members of the control committee and the organizing committee of the NORCECA Women’s Challenger Final Four tournament, carried out several inspections at Carlos Hernandez Carrera Gym, the competition venue.
Merrit Beason elected MVP at Women’s U21 Pan American Cup
LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, June 12, 2022.- Opposite hitter of the U.S. Merrit Beason was elected the Most Valuable Player “MVP” of the sixth edition of the Women’s U21 Pan American Cup that concluded on Sunday at La Paz Arena in Baja California Sur.
United States claims Gold at Women’s U21 Pan American Cup
LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, June 12, 2022.- United States claimed the gold medal of the sixth edition of the Women’s U21 Pan American Cup over Argentina 3-1 (25-20, 21-25, 25-22, 25-14) at La Paz Arena in Baja California Sur.
Mexico downs Chile to win bronze at U21 Pan Am Cup
LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, June 12, 2022.- Mexico downed Chile 3-0 (26-24, 25-11, 25-19) to win the bronze medal of the Women’s U21 Pan American Cup on Saturday at La Paz Arena in Baja California Sur.
Cuba beats Puerto Rico in five sets to finish fifth
LA PAZ, Baja California, June 12, 2022.- Cuba finished the Women’s U21 Pan American Cup in fifth place beating Puerto Rico 3-2 (17-25, 25-15, 25-13, 18-25, 15-11) on Sunday at La Paz Arena in Baja California Sur.
United States to play for Women’s U21 Pan American Cup title
LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, June 11, 2022.- United States will play for the title of the sixth edition of the Women’s U21 Pan American Cup after winning their semifinal match to Chile 3-0 (25-11, 25-13, 25-9) at La Paz Arena in Baja California Sur.
Canada finishes seventh place at Women’s U21 Pan Am Cup
LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, June 11, 2022.- Canada beat Dominican Republic 3-0 (25-15, 25-15, 25-22) to finish seventh place at the Women’s U21 Pan American Cup at the Arena La Paz in Baja California Sur.
Costa Rica wins Central American clash to Honduras
LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, June 11, 2022.- Costa Rica won the Central American clash to Honduras 3-0 (25-22, 25-15, 25-17) for nineth place of the Women’s U21 Pan American Cup at Arena La Paz in Baja California Sur.
Chile outplays Cuba and will clash with USA in semifinals
LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, June 10, 2022.- Chile outplayed Cuba 3-0 (26-24, 25-22, 27-25) and will clash with the United States in the semifinals of the Women’s U21 Pan American Cup in Arena La Paz in Baja California Sur.
Argentina dominated Puerto Rico to move into semifinals
LA PAZ, Baja California, June 10, 2022.- Argentina dominated Puerto Rico 3-0 (25-20, 25-12, 25-13) to move into the semifinals of the Women’s U21 Pan American Cup being held at Arena La Paz in Baja California Sur.
Canada will face Dominican Republic for seventh place
LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, June 10, 2022.- Canada will face Dominican Republic for seventh place at the Women’s U21 pan American Cup after defeating Honduras 3-0 (25-17, 25-15, 25-9) in a classification match for 7-10 places in La Paz Arena of Baja California Sur.
Dominican Republic beat Costa Rica in straight sets
LA PAZ, Baja California, June 10, 2022.- Dominican Republic beat Costa Rica in straight sets 3-0 (25-11, 25-15, 25-18) in a classification match for positions 7-10 at the Women’s U21 Pan American Cup at Arena La Paz in Baja California Sur.
Nogales to host Women’s Final Four International League
NOGALES, Mexico, June 10, 2022 – The International League NORCECA Women’s Final Four, a qualifier to the FIVB Challenger to the Volleyball Nations League will take place here in Nogales, Sonora with the participation of teams from Costa Rica, Cuba, Puerto Rico and host Mexico.
United States advances into semifinals winning pool B over Argentina
LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, June 9, 2022.- The United States advanced directly into semifinals winning pool B over Argentina in an exciting 3-1 (25-16, 25-21, 22-25, 27-25) at the Women’s U21 Pan American Cup at the Arena La Paz in Baja California Sur.
Chile advances to the quarterfinal round
LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, June 9, 2022.- Chile beat Honduras 3-0 (25-13, 25-18, 25-7) to advance into the quarterfinal round of the sixth edition of the Women’s U21 Pan Am Cup being held at La Paz Arena in Baja California Sur.
Cuba wins pool A at Women’s U21 Pan Am Cup
LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, June 9, 2022.- Cuba won first place in pool A beating Dominican Republic in straight sets 3-0 (25-23, 25-17, 25-17) at the sixth edition of the Women’s U21 Pan American Cup at La Paz Arena in Baja California Sur.
Canada´s 22 aces earn their first win at U21 Pan Am Cup
LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, June 9, 2022.- Canada´s impressive 22-3 margin in serves earned them their first win at the Women’s U21 Pan American Cup defeating Costa Rica 3-0 (25-16, 25-18, 25-11) at La Paz Arena in Baja California Sur.
Mexico wins pool B and advances to semifinals
LA PAZ, Baja California, June 8, 2022.- Mexico won pool B and advanced into semifinals after sweeping Chile 3-0 (25-17, 25-12, 25-20) at the sixth edition of the Women’s U21 Pan American Cup in La Paz Arena of Baja California Sur.
United States will face Argentina for pool C top spot
LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, June 8, 2022.- United States defeated Canada 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-22) at the Women’s U21 Pan Am Cup and will face Argentina for the top spot of pool C at La Paz Arena in Baja California Sur.
Argentina claims second win at Women’s U21 Pan Am Cup
LA PAZ, Baja California, June 8, 2022.- Argentina beat Costa Rica 3-0 (25-12, 25-12, 25-11) to claim their second win at the Women’s U21 Pan American Cup being held at La Paz Arena in Baja California Sur.
Cuba starts U21 Pan Am Cup defeating Puerto Rico
LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, June 8, 2022.- Cuba started the Women’s U21 Pan American Cup defeating Puerto Rico 3-1 (23-25, 25-16, 29-27, 25-22) on day two of competition at La Paz Arena in Baja California Sur.
Mexico claims victory in opening day at U21 Pan Am Cup over Honduras
LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, June 7, 2022.- Mexico claimed their first victory in pool B in the opening day of the Women’s U21 Pan American Cup over Honduras 3-0 (25-7, 25-18, 25-6) at La Paz Arena in Baja California Sur.
United States overpowered Costa Rica in their debut
LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, June 7, 2022.- The United States overpowered Costa Rica 3-0 (25-8, 25-4, 25-8) in their debut at the sixth edition of the Women’s U21 Pan American Cup at the Arena La Paz in Baja California Sur.
Argentina with strong beginning at Women’s U21 Pan Am Cup
LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, June 7, 2022.- Argentina had a strong beginning at the Women’s U21 Pan American Cup defeating Canada 3-0 (25-17, 25-8, 25-22) at La Paz Arena in Baja California Sur.
New record for highest scoring match
LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, June 7, 2022 – A new record for the highest scoring match was the result of the traditional duel between Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic to start the U21 Women’s Junior Pan American Cup at Arena La Paz on Tuesday.
Puerto Rico opens Women’s U21 Pan Am Cup edging Dominican Republic in five-sets
LA PAZ, Baja California, June 7, 2022.- Puerto Rico edged Dominican Republic in five thrilling sets 3-2 (25-23, 27-29, 25-22, 24-26, 16-14) at the inaugural match of the Women’s U21 Pan American Cup at Arena La Paz in Baja California Sur.
Cuban Gutiérrez MVP of the Final Four International League
PINAR DEL RÍO, Cuba, June 6, 2022.- Cuban Miguel David Gutiérrez of the champion team was elected the Most Valuable Player and the most outstanding opposite of the Norceca Challenger Final Four, which awarded a place to the winner for the 2023 world tournament Nations League qualifier.
U21 Women’s Pan Am Cup grants two tickets to FIVB World Championship
LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, June 6, 2022.- The sixth edition of the U21 Women’s Pan American Cup that kicks off on Tuesday in La Paz will grant two tickets for the 2023 age-group FIVB World Championship.
Cuban champion said goodbye with victory over Puerto Rico
PINAR DEL RÍO, Cuba, June 5, 2022 – The Cuban team, champion since the second day, said goodbye with a victory over Puerto Rico 3-0 (25-18, 25-16, 25-21) to conclude their undefeated performance in the Challenger Final Four at Sala 19 de Noviembre, which on the final day was cheerfully cheered on by the local fans.
Dominican Ambassador travels to Mexico with U21 team
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, June 5, 2022 – The U-21 women’s national volleyball team of Dominican Republic that will participate in the Pan American Cup to be held in the city of La Paz in Baja California Sur from June 7 with representatives from 10 countries left for Mexico.
Dominicans win the first by beating Puerto Ricans in a tie-break
PINAR DEL RÍO, Cuba, June 4, 2022 – The Dominican Republic got its first victory in the Norceca Challenger Final Four by beating Puerto Rico in a hard-fought tie-break with scores of 25-23, 16-25, 25-22, 23-25 and 16-14 to start the second day of this world qualifier at Hall 19 de Noviembre.
Cuba debuted at home with victory over Dominican Republic
PINAR DEL RÍO, Cuba, June 3, 2022.- Cuba made its home debut after more than two years without playing as a team with a victory over the Dominican Republic 3-0 (25-16, 25-13, 25-23) in the opening match of the Challenger Final Four of Norceca playing in the hall 19 de Noviembre.
Mexico defeated Puerto Rico in a hard-fought tie-break
PINAR DEL RÍO, Cuba, June 3, 2022 – The Mexican team sensationally beat Puerto Rico in a hard-fought tie-break to seal the game 3-2 (26-24, 21-25, 26-24, 15-25 and 17-15) at the closing of the inaugural program of the Norceca Challenger Final Four, which takes place in the 19 de Noviembre Hall in the westernmost province of the Island.
Teams from 10 countries to compete in U21 Women’s Pan Am Cup
LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, June 3, 2022 – Teams from 10 countries will be competing in the U-21 Women’s Pan American Cup whose game schedule runs from June 7 to 12. In Pool A will lay the Dominican Republic, Cuba and Puerto Rico while Pool B also with three teams includes Mexico, Chile and Honduras. The four teams in Pool C are: Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica and the United States.
Dominicans leave for Cuba to compete in the International League
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, June 1, 2022 – The Dominican Republic Men’s National Volleyball Team left ON Tuesday for Cuba where it will participate in the International League, a qualifier for the annual FIVB Challenger to the League of Nations.
Cubans enthusiastic about 2022 season for their men’s team
HAVANA, Cuba, May 31, 2022 – With the presence of Ariel Saínz, vice president of Inder and president of the Cuban Volleyball Federation (FCV), Nicolás Vives, head coach of the national volleyball team, and players, the official presentation was held this morning at the Ciudad Deportiva of the season of the Cuban team of that sport.
Sean Kelley named U19 Pan American Cup Mosto Valuable Player
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, May 28, 2022. – Sean Kelley of the United States was named the MVP of the fourth edition of the Boys U19 Pan American Cup during the events’ awarding ceremony after the U.S. swept Mexico in the Championship match.
United States Undefeated champion of the Boys U19 Pan American Cup
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, May 28, 2022.- The United States won the championship match of the fourth edition of the Boys U19 Pan Am Cup beating Mexico 3-0 (25-22, 25-18, 25-18) on Saturday in Guatemala City.
Puerto Rico downs Chile to win U19 Pan Am Bronze
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, May 28, 2022.- Puerto Rico won the bronze medal of the fourth edition of the U19 Pan American Cup over Chile 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-19) on Saturday at Guatemala’s City Dome.
Seminar for Referee Instructors in NORCECA
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, May 12, 2022 – The NORCECA/FIVB Regional Volleyball Development Center in the Dominican Republic held a virtual seminar for Referee Instructors addressed to all members of the NORCECA Confederation Refereeing Commission on May 3 and 7.
New regulations for age group categories adopted by FIVB
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, March 30, 2022- A new composition of the age group categories was approved by the FIVB and will take effect immediately.
USA Volleyball and Mizuno to partner through 2028
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, January 3, 2022 – USA Volleyball, the U.S. national governing body for the sport of volleyball, and Mizuno, the global specialty sporting goods company, have announced details on a new multi-year partnership beginning in January of 2022 and lasting through the 2024 Olympics in Paris and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Mizuno […]
Puerto Rico and Cuba win qualifiers to Cali Games
Puerto Ricans Allanis Navas and María González defeated Mexicans Katherine Albarrán and Atenas Gutiérrez to claim the gold medal at the NORCECA U23 Women’s Beach Volleyball Qualifier to the Junior Pan American Games. Navas/González, considered the pre-tournament favourites, scored a 2-0 (21-19, 21-12) victory living up to the expectations. In the semifinals, Navas/Gonzalez subdued Canada’s […]
Beach duos of Cuba and Mexico advanced to the Olympics
Travelling restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic prevented the normal celebration of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit for the second consecutive year. Nevertheless, two important events took place in 2021 with the finals of the Continental Cup in Colima, Mexico where two countries –one per gender- qualified to the Tokyo Olympic Games and the U23 […]
Mexico and Dominican Republic won the Senior Pan Am Cups
Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, was the site of the Senior Pan American Cup in both genders during the month of September. Mexico beat Canada 3-0 (25-17, 26-24, 25-20) to claim its second gold medal in the history of the men’s event at Ricardo Arias Pavilion. It was precisely in Santo Domingo […]
Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic reigned in NORCECA
Mexico hosted the NORCECA Continental Championships in both genders with the biennial event held on the cities of Durango for the men’s competition and Guadalajara for the women’s experience. Puerto Rico won their first men’s title in defeating Canada 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 25-23) in the final medal match at Auditorio del Pueblo in Durango, Mexico. […]
Dominican Republic and Mexico won the U23 Pan Am Cups
Volleyball activities finally resumed in NORCECA Confederation in the month of August with Mexico and Dominican Republic hosting the U23 Pan American Cups. The women’s event took place in the Mexican city of Aguascalientes and the men’s competition in Santo Domingo the Dominican capital. The event in Mexico saw the Dominican side winning the gold […]
Bethania in special place in volleyball
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, December 23, 2021- Bethania De la Cruz has an exclusive place in world volleyball. The stellar Dominican attacker is not only the only player in the history of the pastime invented by William Morgan with three games of more than 50 points, but last week she added another link that separates […]
Santo Domingo to host 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games
Voluptatum ex voluptatum.
Qualification to multi-sport event discussed in NORCECA
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