GATINEAU, CANADA. Aug. 22, 2024: Mexico defeated Dominican Republic today at the Men’s Final Six, which is being held at the Slush Puppie Centre in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. After recovering from a five-set loss to USA yesterday, Mexico was strong on its offense to sweep the Mexican team 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 25-21) today. Mexico dominated […]
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Cuba Overcomes Chile for Fourth Place in Pool B
IRAPUATO, Mexico, August 22, 2024 – Cuba secured fourth place in Pool B by defeating Chile 3-0 (25-18, 25-15, 25-18) in the XXI Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup, thanks to a strong blocking game that limited their opponents’ options. Cuba finished the group stage with a 2-3 record, while Chile ended with 1-4. Both teams […]
USA wins its third match of Final 6 tournament
GATINEAU, CANADA. Aug. 22, 2024: The United States has a 3-0 record at the Men’s Final Six, which is being held at the Slush Puppie Centre in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. Team USA today swept Puerto Rico 3-0 (25-15, 25-21, 25-23) for its third victory in a row. USA led in attack points (43-29), blocks (9-5), aces […]
Peru Ends Preliminary Round with Victory Over Suriname
LEÓN, Mexico, August 22, 2024. – Peru ended the group stage with a 3-0 (25-10, 25-11, 25-8) victory over Suriname in Pool A of the XXI Women’s Senior Pan American Volleyball Cup in León, Guanajuato. Peru finished with a 2-3 record in Pool A and will compete in the matches for positions 7 to 10. […]
Puerto Rico Advances to Quarterfinals with Win Over Costa Rica
IRAPUATO, Mexico, August 22, 2024 .- Puerto Rico qualified for the quarterfinals after defeating Costa Rica 3-0 (25-12, 25-14, 25-19) in Pool B of the XXI Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup. Puerto Rico (3-2) finished in third place in Pool B and will move to León to play in the quarterfinals on Friday, awaiting to […]
A passionate Argentina prevails over Cuba
IRAPUATO, Mexico, August 21, 2024.- Argentina (4-0) showed character and courage to defeat Cuba (1-3) in straight sets 3-0 (27-25, 25-15, 25-23) in the last match of day four in Group B of the XXI Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup. Cuba took a 21-16 lead in the first set, but Argentina tightened their block and […]
Mexico Takes Down Peru in Exciting Five Sets
LEÓN, Mexico, August 21, 2024.- Mexico defeated Peru in exciting five-sets (22-25, 25-23, 25-23, 23-25, 15-11) in Pool A of the XXI Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup in León, Guanajuato. This was Mexico’s second consecutive five-set match, improving their record to 3-1, the same as Colombia and the Dominican Republic. Peru now stands at 1-3. […]
Puerto Rico wins against Chile in five thrilling sets
IRAPUATO, Mexico, August 21, 2024.- Puerto Rico (2-2) overcame a tough battle to defeat Chile (1-3) 3-2 (18-25, 25-19, 25-20, 18-25, 15-9) in Pool B of the XXI Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup. It was a crucial match for both teams, as the quarterfinal qualification and ranking position were at stake. The top scorer of […]
Canada beats Dominican Republic at Final Six
GATINEAU, CANADA. Aug. 21, 2024: Canada won its second match in a row at the NORCECA Men’s Final 6 in Gatineau, Quebec, with a 3-0 (32-30, 25-19, 27-25) win over Dominican Republic. The match was a back-and-forth battle, with Canada ultimately able to close each set for the sweep. Canada led in attack points (54-43), blocks […]
Dominican Republic Clinch Important Win against Colombia
LEÓN, Mexico, August 21, 2024.- Dominican Republic clinched an important victory over Colombia, putting them in the fight for first place in Pool A at the XXI Women’s Pan American Cup in León, Guanajuato. Dominican Republic defeated Colombia 3-2 (18-25, 25-17, 28-26, 28-30, 15-10) to improve their record to 3-1. Colombia has the same record […]
Canada improves 2-2 in Pool A
LEÓN, Mexico, August 21, 2024. – Canada improved its record in Pool A (2-2) after defeating Suriname 3-0 (25-16, 25-9, 25-13) in the 21st Women’s Senior Pan American Volleyball Cup being held in León, Guanajuato. Canada had no trouble securing advantages in every skill: attacks (45-6), blocks (5-3), and serves (14-2), but they conceded 27 […]
USA Remains Undefeated with 3-0 Win Over Costa Rica
IRAPUATO, Mexico, August 21, 2024. – United States (4-0) continues its perfect run in pursuit of the top spot in Pool B to advance to the semifinals after defeating Costa Rica (0-4) with a 3-0 (25-8, 25-12, 25-15) victory in the XXI Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup. With one match remaining against Argentina on Thursday […]
USA wins five-set contest at Final Six
GATINEAU, CANADA. Aug. 21, 2024: United States prevailed in five-set match over Mexico this afternoon at the Men’s Final 6 in Gatineau, Quebec. Both teams had the momentum at different key moments in the match, until USA came through in a fiery fifth set, that also saw Mexico’s head coach Carlos Eduardo Schwanke receive a red […]
International Beach Volleyball Coaching Course Begins in Hato Mayor
HATO MAYOR, Dominican Republic, August 21, 2024. – The NORCECA/FIVB Regional Development Center in Santo Domingo, opened the International Beach Volleyball Coaching Course at Doña Callita Recreational Center in Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic. For five days, 19 coaches from Aruba, Colombia, United States, Spain, Costa Rica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic will receive […]
Cuba sweeps Puerto Rico for first Final Six win
GATINEAU, CANADA. Aug. 21, 2024: Cuba earned its first win today at the NORCECA Men’s Final 6 in Gatineau, Quebec, with a 3-0 (25-23, 26-24, 25-20) victory over Puerto Rico. It was a tight match, with Cuba leading in attack points (38-35) and serves (7-3), but Puerto Rico holding the advantage in blocking points 12-9, and […]
Mexico Advances to the Quarterfinals at Girls’ U17 World Championship
LIMA, Peru, August 20, 2024.- Mexico defeated Dominican Republic 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-16) to advance to the quarterfinal round of the Girls’ U17 World Championship in Peru. Mexico dominated in attacks 39-19 and in serves 11-5, while the Dominican Republic was superior in blocks 10-5. Yliana Rubi Zuñiga was the top scorer for Mexico with […]
Mexico Locks Second Win in a 5-Set Thriller over Canada
LEÓN, Mexico, August 20, 2024. – Mexico locked its second victory in Pool A with an exciting five-set match (19-25, 25-19, 23-25, 26-24, 15-12) against Canada in the XXI Women’s Pan American Cup in León, Guanajuato. Mexico improved its record to 2-1, while Canada fell to 1-2. On the third day of the event, Canada […]
United States Battles to Secure a 3-1 Win against Cuba
IRAPUATO, Mexico, August 20, 2024. – United States (3-0) had to battle after losing the first set to secure a 3-1 (21-25, 25-12, 25-21, 25-10) victory against Cuba (1-2) to close out the third day of Pool B in the XXI Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup. It was the first set that the United States […]
With a Dramatic Finish, Colombia Defeats Peru to Remain Undefeated
LEÓN, Mexico, August 20, 2024. – With a dramatic finish, Colombia defeated Peru 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 35-33) to maintain their undefeated record in Pool A of the 21st Women’s Pan American Cup being held in León, Guanajuato, Mexico. Colombia has a 3-0 record in Pool A and Peru is now 1-2. Colombia (3-0) and the […]
Argentina Remains Undefeated by Defeating Puerto Rico 3-0
IRAPUATO, Mexico, August 20, 2024. – Argentina remains undefeated (3-0) after defeating Puerto Rico 3-0 (25-16, 25-19, 25-16) in Pool B of the XXI Pan American Volleyball Cup. Argentina resisted the pressure from Puerto Rico at the start of the first set, but gradually settled in, building an initial two-point lead that grew to five […]
Canada beats Puerto Rico at Men’s Final Six
GATINEAU, CANADA. August 20, 2024: Canada’s next generation of talent defeated Puerto Rico today at the Men’s Final 6 in Gatineau, Quebec, at the Slush Puppie Centre arena. The final score was 3-0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-19). Canada dominated in attack points (47-26), held a slight advantage in blocking (7-6), and serves were also in Canada’s […]
USA earns first win at Final Six
GATINEAU, CANADA. August 20, 2024: The United States recovered from a slow start to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-1 (28-26, 22-25, 25-19, 25-16) on the first day of the NORCECA Men’s Final 6 in Gatineau, Quebec. Team USA led in attack points 62- 41, blocking points 13-7, and aces 5-3. Dominican Republic capitalized on USA’s […]
Chile Secures First Victory by Defeating Costa Rica 3-0
IRAPUATO, Mexico, August 18, 2024. – Chile defeated Costa Rica 3-0 (25-09, 25-22, 25-20) to secure their first victory in Pool B of the XXI Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico. After a first set that was completely dominated by Chile, Costa Rica tightened up in the second with quick attacks through […]
Dominican Republic gets Second Victory
LEÓN, Mexico, August 20, 2024. – Dominican Republic secured their second victory in the XXI Women’s Senior Pan American Cup after defeating Suriname 3-0 (25-7, 25-13, 25-14) in Pool A, held in León, Guanajuato. The Dominican Republic improved their record to 2-1, while Suriname remains winless (0-3). On Wednesday, Suriname (0-3) will face Canada at […]
Mexico has a strong start at Final 6
GATINEAU, CANADA. Aug. 20, 2024: The NORCECA Men’s Final 6 kicked off today in Gatineau, Quebec, at the Slush Puppie Centre, with Mexico sweeping Cuba in the tournament’s opening match. The final score was 3-0 (25-22, 25-9, 25-21). Mexico led in attack points 36-32, blocks 9-4, aces 4-2 and made significantly fewer errors than Cuba […]
Round of 16 Matches Set at the Girls’ U17 World Championship
LIMA, Peru, August 19, 2024. – The group stage of the Girls’ U17 World Championship has concluded, with NORCECA teams Mexico finishing 2nd in Pool C, Puerto Rico 3rd in Pool D, and the Dominican Republic and Canada in 3rd and 4th place in Pool A, respectively. The round of 16 will be played on […]
Dominican Republic preserves against Mexico in First Win
LEÓN, Mexico, August 19, 2024. – Dominican Republic defeated Mexico 3-1 (25-21, 25-20, 26-28, 25-16) in Pool A on Monday at the XXI Women’s Pan American Cup at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. Dominican Republic (1-1) continues the pool-play against Suriname (0-2) at 2:00 pm (local time), while Mexico (1-1) faces Canada […]
United States Unstoppable, Defeats Puerto Rico 3-0
IRAPUATO, Mexico, August 19, 2024 – The United States remains unstoppable (2-2) after defeating Puerto Rico (1-1) 3-0 (25-14, 25-20, 25-15) to conclude day two in Pool B of the XXI Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup in Irapuato, Guanajuato. Kendall Kipp was flawless with 18 points, including 16 kills and two blocks, joined by team […]
Argentina defeats Chile 3-0 in South American clash
IRAPUATO, Mexico, August 19, 2024.- Argentina came from behind in the first set to defeat Chile 3-0 (25-23, 25-13, 25-08) in Pool B of the XXI Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup. Chile dominated the start of the first set with a lead of up to 4 points, but Argentina fought back as the set was […]
Canada bounces back to beat Peru
LEÓN, Mexico, August 19, 2024.- Canada bounced back from losing the first set to beat Peru 3-1 (22-25, 26-24, 25-21, 25-23) in the twenty first edition of the Women’s Senior Pan American Cup, being played at León and Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico. Both Canada and Peru have a record of one win and one loss in […]
Coaches’ comments ahead of men’s Final 6
GATINEAU, Canada, August 19, 2024.- Coaches are ready for the NORCECA Men’s Final 6 competition that kicks off on Wednesday at the Slush Puppie Center in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. USA head coach Andy Read: “Coming back to the Final 6 as champions from last year is a great honor and challenge for us. It’s a different […]
Cuba earns first win by defeating Costa Rica 3-0
IRAPUATO, Mexico, August 19, 2024.- Cuba earned its first victory of the tournament (1-1) by defeating Costa Rica (0-2) with a 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-18) score at the start of the second day of action in Pool B of the XXI Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico. Cuba was superior from the […]
Colombia delivers a 3-0 victory over Suriname
LEÓN, Mexico, August 19, 2024.- Colombia earned a 3-0 (25-4, 25-12, 25-9) victory over Suriname in Pool A of the XXI Senior Women’s Pan American Cup, which is being held simultaneously in the cities of León and Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico. Colombia’s next opponent (2-0) will be Peru on Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. (local time). Suriname […]
Mexico secures first victory at U17 World Championship; Dominican Republic, Canada, and Puerto Rico fall
LIMA, Peru, August 8, 2024. – Mexico earned its first victory in Pool C of the Girls’ U17 World Championship in Peru, defeating Argentina in straight sets (25-22, 25-22, 25-19). The Mexicans dominated in attacks 40-33 and in serves 8-3. Argentina was superior in blocking with a 15-8 advantage. Karen Alejandra González was Mexico’s top […]
United States with a Solid Victory over Chile
IRAPUATO, Mexico, August 18, 2024. – The United States showcased their strength defeating Chile 3-0 (25-13, 25-16, 25-18) in the third Pool B match of the XXI Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico. The North American team was dominant in attack (35-29) and showed strength in blocking (9-5), thanks in part to […]
Mexico dominant over Suriname in Pan American Cup
LEÓN, Mexico, August 18, 2024. – Mexico was dominant over Suriname, winning 3-0 (25-6, 25-12, 25-10) in Pool A of the XXI Senior Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup, which began simultaneously on Sunday in León and Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico. Mexico (1-0) will face the Dominican Republic (0-1) in their second match on Monday at 8:00 […]
Puerto Rico blocks Cuba’s aspirations in a five-set battle
IRAPUATO, Mexico, August 18, 2024 – Puerto Rico defeated Cuba 3-2 (25-22, 15-25, 22-25, 28-26, 15-8) in a blocking battle that saw a total of 31 effective blocks between both teams, in the second match of Group B at the XXI Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico. The Puerto Ricans won the […]
Colombia defeats Canada in their debut at the Pan American Cup
LEÓN, Mexico, August 18, 2024 – Colombia defeated Canada 3-0 (27-25, 25-21, 25-18) in their debut in Pool A of the XXI Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup, which is being held in the cities of León and Irapuato in Guanajuato, Mexico. On Monday, Colombia (1) will face Suriname at 2:00 p.m. (local time), and Canada […]
Argentina beats Costa Rica in straight sets to kick off Pan American Cup
IRAPUATO, Mexico, August 18, 2024. – Argentina opened with a 3-0 (25-16, 25-14, 25-22) victory over Costa Rica in Pool B of the XXI Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup, which is taking place simultaneously from August 18 to 25 in the cities of León and Irapuato in Guanajuato, Mexico. Defending champion Argentina gave Costa Rica […]
Peru opens Women’s Pan Am Cup with victory over Dominican Republic
LEÓN, Mexico, August 18, 2024 – Peru opened the twenty-first edition of the Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup with a 3-1 (27-25, 25-14, 15-25, 25-15) victory over the Dominican Republic in Pool A, which is being held in León, Guanajuato, Mexico. Peru had an advantage of 49 to 42 in attacking points and benefited from […]
Puerto Rico swept Croatia, Dominicans defeats Canada, Mexico falls to Italy in 5 sets to kick off the Girls’ U17 World Championship
LIMA, Peru, August 17, 2024. – Puerto Rico swept Croatia, the Dominican Republic defeated Canada in four sets, and Mexico fell in five sets to Italy in the opening of the first Girls’ U17 FIVB World Championship, in Lima, Peru. Puerto Rico opened their campaign with an important 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-11) victory over Croatia […]
Senior Women’s Pan American Cup, A Significant Challenge
LEÓN & IRAPUATO, Mexico, August 17, 2024. – A significant challenge awaits the 12 teams and their coaches who will compete in the XXI Women’s Pan American Women’s Volleyball Cup, to be held from August 18 to 25 in the cities of León and Irapuato in Guanajuato, Mexico. The Pan American Cup grants FIVB World […]
Domo de la Feria and Inforum Irapuato are set for the Women’s Pan American Cup
LEÓN & IRAPUATO, Mexico, August 17, 2024.- Domo de la Feria in León and Inforum Irapuato in Irapuato, the two competition halls for the twenty first edition of the Senior Women’s Volleyball Pan American are set for the event that runs from August 18 to 25 in Guanajuato, Mexico. The Women’s Pan American Cup that […]
Canada, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Puerto Rico set to compete at Girl’s U17 World Championship
LIMA, Peru, August 16, 2024.- Canada, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Puerto Rico are set to compete at the inaugural edition of the FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship in Lima, Peru, from August 17-24. A total of 16 national teams from five continents are allocated in four pools. Canada and the Dominican Republic are in […]
NORCECA Men’s Final 6 to be held in Gatineau
GATINEAU, Canada, August 16, 2024.- The Centre Slush Puppie in Gatineau, Quebec, will host the 2024 Men’s NORCECA Final Six, from August 20 to 25 , 2024. Canada will be hosting Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico and United States. Last year’s edition was also hosted by Canada in Edmonton, Alberta, where USA won the […]
International Beach Volleyball Coaches Course Set to Begin
HATO MAYOR, Dominican Republic, August 14, 2024. – The NORCECA Confederation and the NORCECA/FIVB Regional Development Center in Santo Domingo, are pleased to announce their upcoming International Beach Volleyball Coaches Course, which will be held from August 20 to 24. The course will take place at the facilities of “Rancho Doña Callita,” located in the […]
XXI Women’s Pan American Cup headed to León and Irapuato, Mexico
LEON & IRAPUATO, Mexico, August 14, 2024.- The cities of León and Irapuato in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico will host the twenty first edition of the NORCECA Senior Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup from August 18 through 26. The Women’s Pan American Cup that provides FIVB World Ranking points, is the qualification competition to […]
USA makes a fifth-straight Olympic podium winning Silver in Paris 2024
PARIS, France, August 11, 2024.- The United States won the Paris 2024 Olympic Games silver medal on Sunday at the South Paris Arena 1 making their fifth-straight Olympic podium appearance and becoming the country with the most Olympic medals in women’s indoor volleyball. United States won the silver medal for an overall of seven Olympic […]
Melissa and Brandie win Beach Volleyball Silver at Paris 2024
PARIS, France, August 9, 2024.- Canada’s Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson have captured silver in beach volleyball at Paris 2024. The duo fell In the first-ever three-set final in the history of women’s Olympic beach volleyball 24-26, 21-12, 10-15 to top-ranked Ana Patrícia Silva Ramos and Eduarda “Duda” Santos Lisboa of Brazil in Friday night’s gold medal match. Canada fought […]
USA dominate Italy to claim Paris 2024 Bronze
PARIS, France, August 9, 2024.- Ending the men’s volleyball tournament of the Paris 2024 Games with the bronze medals around their necks was the goal for both the United States and Italy, but the Americans were the ones to succeed in the task after they won the exciting battle for the third place held on Friday at the South Paris […]
USA stop Brazil and return to Olympic final at Paris 2024
PARIS, France, August 8, 2024.- The United States performed as the reigning Olympic champions they are and downed Brazil, who were yet to drop a set in the women’s tournament of the Paris 2024 Games, in the semifinals on Friday at the South Paris Arena 1 to get just one win away from winning back-to-back gold medals. After many […]
Melissa & Brandie snatch first Olympic final spot
PARIS, France, August 8, 2024.-Melissa Humana-Paredes & Brandie Wilkerson are the first finalists and, hence, the first team to secure a spot on the Olympic beach volleyball podium at Paris 2024. In Thursday’s first semifinal, the fourth-seeded Canadians denied an opponent match point in the second set to mount a solid comeback against Switzerland’s Tanja […]
Partain and Benesh Fifth Place in Paris
PARIS, France, August 7, 2024.- The U.S. men’s beach team of Miles Partain and Andy Benesh completed their Olympic run in Paris in the quarterfinals with a 2-0 (21-14, 21-16) loss to Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan of Qatar on Wednesday. Partain and Benesh, the youngest U.S. men’s beach team in Olympic history, ran off […]
USA to Play for Paris Men’s Bronze After 5-Setter with Poland
PARIS, France, August 7, 2024.- The U.S. Men’s National Team will play for the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics after falling to Poland, 3-2 (25-23, 25-27, 14-25, 25-23, 15-13) in the semifinals on Wednesday. The U.S. (4-1) will meet the loser of the Italy-France match on Friday at 7 a.m. PT. Poland was playing […]
Melissa and Brandie Advance to Beach Volleyball Semifinals
PARIS, France, August 7, 2024.- Canada’s Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson secured their spot in the Olympic beach volleyball semifinals today with a win over Daniela Alvarez and Tania Moreno of Spain. Fourth-seeded Melissa & Brandie outclassed young Spanish sensations Daniela Alvarez & Tania Moreno, seeded 18th, on the way to a 2-0 (21-18, 21-18) win. Improving […]
Hughes/Cheng Place Fifth in Paris
PARIS, France, August 6, 2024.- The U.S. women’s beach team of Sara Hughes and Kelly Cheng finished fifth at the Paris Olympics after dropping their quarterfinal match to the Swiss combination of Tanja Hüberli and Nina Brunner, 2-0 (21-18, 21-19) on Tuesday. The 2023 world champions ended the Olympics with a 4-1 record. Cheng finished […]
Dominican Republic end Eighth in Paris
PARIS, France, August 6, 2024.- Dominican Republic ended the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in eight place after falling 0-3 (22-25, 13-25, 17-25) to Brazil in quarterfinals on Tuesday at the South Paris Arena 1. Brazil led in attack points (43-30), in blocking (10-4) and in aces (5-2). The Dominican Republic committed 17 errors and Brazil […]
USA’s title defense continues at full pace with quarterfinal sweep of Poland
PARIS, France, August 6, 2024.- The United States are one step closer to succeeding in their defense of the Olympic title won three years ago in Tokyo as they advanced to the semifinals of the Paris 2024 Games on Tuesday with a straight-set victory over Poland and will compete in the medal rounds. After benefiting from strong starts in the first […]
USA’s Partain & Benesh knock out Italy’s Nicolai & Cottafava
PARIS, France, August 5, 2024.- The American pair of Miles Partain & Andrew Benesh secured a spot in the last eight of the Paris 2024 men’s beach volleyball tournament, after shutting out Italy’s Samuele Cottafava & Paolo Nicolai on Monday. In the seventh men’s eighthfinal, ninth-seeded Partain & Benesh mastered a convincing 2-0 (21-17, 21-18) shutout of […]
Melissa & Brandie win big North American clash with medal contenders Nuss & Kloth
PARIS, France, August 5, 2024.- Canada’s Melissa Humana-Paredes & Brandie Wilkerson won the big eighthfinal clash with USA’s Kristen Nuss & Taryn Kloth on Monday afternoon and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Paris 2024 women’s beach volleyball tournament, where they will take on Spanish sensations Daniela Alvarez & Tania Moreno on Wednesday. Fourth-seeded Melissa […]
USA beat Brazil and return to the semifinals
PARIS, France, August 5, 2024.- The United States came out on top in one of the biggest rivalry matches in international men’s volleyball, beating Brazil in straight sets on Monday, and advanced to the semifinals of the Paris 2024 Games. Set to play Poland for a spot in the tournament’s gold medal match on Wednesday, the Americans split two close sets with […]
Hughes/Cheng Survive and Advance to Paris Quarters
PARIS, France, August 4, 2024.- The third-seeded U.S. beach team of Sara Hughes and Kelly Cheng had all they could handle from 12th-seeded Valentina Gottardi and Marta Menegatti of Italy before coming away with a 2-1 (21-18, 17-21, 15-12) win in the Paris Round of 16 on Sunday. Hughes/Cheng, the reigning world champions, will next face […]
United States Head to Paris Quarterfinals after Win over France
PARIS, France, August 4, 2024.- The U.S. Women’s National Team clinched a berth in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics with a tight 3-0 (29-27, 29-27, 25-20) victory over France before a boisterous French crowd on Sunday. The U.S. finished pool play 2-1, while France did not take a set in its first Olympic appearance. […]
Top seeds Ahman & Hellvig survive tough three-set eighthfinal against Diaz & Alayo
PARIS, France, August 4, 2024.- The world’s number one team David Ahman & Jonatan Hellvig of Sweden advanced to the quarterfinals after putting a stop to Noslen Diaz & Jorge Alayo’s fantastic run at Paris 2024. Top-seeded Ahman & Hellvig had to battle it out through a tough three-set duel with 16th-seeded Cubans Diaz & […]
Magical, Marvellous, Magnifique: Eiffel Tower lights up beach volleyball venue on Olympic nights
Every night, the lights dim at the Eiffel Tower Stadium as France’s most iconic landmark lights the night sky As the sun sets on the Eiffel Tower Stadium, the beach volleyball party ramps up a notch. Darkness envelopes the stadium. The lights dim. 13,000 mobile phone lights illuminate the stadium stands. After the sun sets […]
Canada wraps up Paris in tenth place
PARIS, France, August 3, 2024.- Canada’s men’s team concluded the group phase in a battle with Serbia, that ended in a 2-3 (25-16, 25-22, 24-26, 19-25, 16-18) loss for Canada and finishing 10th in the overall standings of the men’s Olympic tournament. Canada led in attack points 65-58, blocking 8-4, while Serbia led in aces 10-7 […]
Melissa/Brandie and Evans/Budinger Win their sixteenthfinals to snatch last eighthfinal vacancies at Paris 2024
PARIS, France, August 3, 2024.- Canada’s Melissa Humana-Paredes & Brandie Wilkerson won in the women’s sixteenthfinal match of the so-called “lucky-loser” round on Saturday evening and qualified for the eighthfinals of the Olympic beach volleyball tournament. USA’s Miles Evans & Chase Budinger was one of the men’s pairs that survived the first knockout round of […]
Trinidad and Tobago in both Finals vs Jamaica Women & Barbados Men
SPANISH TOWN, August 2, 2024.- Trinidad and Tobago teams played superbly to advance to both finals of the CAZOVA U19 Volleyball Championships on day seven. The men will tackle Barbados while the women will take on hosts Jamaica. Trinidad and Tobago women had to fight for every point in their semifinal clash […]
Dominicans come back strong and storm into the quarterfinals
PARIS, France, July 3, 2024.- The Caribbean beat the Netherlands in four sets and are guaranteed in the elimination rounds in Paris. The Dominican Republic got their first victory in the women’s volleyball tournament of the Paris 2024 Olympics at the perfect moment as their four-set triumph against the Netherlands on Saturday at the South Paris Arena 1 qualified them for […]
Hughes/Cheng Win Pool, Advance to Round of 16 in Paris
PARIS, France, August 2, 2024.- The U.S. beach team of Sara Hughes and Kelly Cheng defeated Svenja Müller and Cinja Tillmann of Germany, 2-0 (21-18, 21-18) in a matchup of undefeated teams to finish 3-0 in pool play on Friday. Both teams advanced to the Round of 16 of the Paris Olympics which begins on Sunday, […]
Schachter/Dearing with first Olympic Win stay alive in Paris
PARIS, France, August 2, 2024.- Samuel Schachter and Daniel Dearing of Canada earned a 2-0 (21-16, 21-15) shutout of 17th-seeded Austria’s Julian Horl and Alexander Horst on Friday to stay alive in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Schachter & Dearing finished Pool E in third place on a 1-2 win-loss record, while the winless Austrians were […]
United States Gain Top Three Seed in Paris Men Quarters with Win Over Japan
PARIS, France, August 2, 2024.- The U.S. Men’s National Team earned a top three seed in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics and finished 3-0 to win Pool B with a 3-1 (25-16, 25-18, 18-25, 25-19) win over Japan on Friday. By winning the third set, Japan clinched its first Olympic quarterfinal appearance since Barcelona […]
Kloth/Nuss Overcame 1 Set Loss, Rain Delay to Win Pool in Paris
PARIS, France, August 1, 2024.- The U.S. beach team of Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss rallied from one set down to finish 3-0 and finish first in Pool B with a 2-1 (15-21, 21-16, 15-12) two-hour win over Xue Chen and Xia Xinyi of China on Thursday. Kloth/Nuss advanced directly to the Round of 16, […]
Partain/Benesh Reach Round of 16 and Alayo/Diaz Top Pool D
PARIS, France, august 1, 2024.- Miles Partain and Andy Benesh reach the Round of 16 with a three-set win over Brazil to finish second in Pool D, Cubans Jorge Alayo and Noslen Diaz earned the pool top spot with a perfect record beating Morocco on Thursday. The youngest U.S. men’s beach team in Olympic history, […]
Dominican Republic to play decisive match against the Netherlands in Paris
PARIS, France, August 1, 2024.- The Dominican Republic fell to Türkiye 1-3 (25-21, 18-25, 22-25, 15-25) on Thursday and will play a decisive match against the Netherlands to move forward at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Dominican Republic dropped 0-2 in Pool C and the Netherlands with the same record but with one point will […]
Trinidad & Tobago, U.S Virgin Islands, Barbados and Jamaica are in both Semi Finals
SPANISH TOWN, Jamaica, July 31, 2024.- The semi-finalists in the CAZOVA U19 Boys and Girls Volleyball Championships have been decided after the playing of the Quarterfinals on Day 5. In the first quarterfinal, the U.S. Virgin Islands men were too good for the Cayman Islands, beating them in […]
Hughes/Cheng Continue Winning Ways at Paris, Melissa/Brandie drop to 1-1
PARIS, France, July 31, 2024.- Americans Sara Hughes and Kelly Cheng won their second match in a row and Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson of Canada dropped their record 1-1 on Wednesday at the Paris Olympics. Hughes/Cheng won their second match in a row in straight sets with a 2-0 (21-16, 23-21) win over Clémence […]
United States Take 5-Set Thriller Over World Champs in Paris
PARIS, France, July 31, 2024.- Led by an incredible blocking performance from Chiaka Ogbogu, the U.S. Women’s National Team earned a dramatic 3-2 (25-17, 25-20, 20-25, 14-25. 17-15) victory over reigning world champion Serbia in the Paris Olympics on Wednesday. The U.S., which has earned three points in the standings by splitting two five-set matches […]
Quarterfinals Matchups decided at CAZOVA U19 Championships
SPANISH TOWN, Jamaica, July 30, 2014.- The preliminary rounds of the CAZOVA Under 19 Boys and Girls Championships ended on day four with three games. These games were ultimately used to determine the matchups in the Quarterfinals which begin on day five, Wednesday, July 31. In one […]
Alayo/Diaz unbeaten, Partain/Benesh earn first win and Evans/Budinger are 1-1
PARIS, France, July 30, 2024.- Jorge Alayo and Noslen Díaz lead Pool D unbeaten, Miles Partain and Andy Benesh earned their first Olympic win and Miles Evans and Chase Budinger dropped to 1-1 at the Eiffel Tower stadium on Tuesday. In Pool D, the first match of the day had Cubans Jorge Alayo and Noslen […]
USA Withstand Germany Rally, Win in 5 and Canada fall to France
PARIS, France, July 30, 2024.- United States was taken to a fifth set before coming away with its second win 3-2 (25-21, 25-17, 17-25, 20-25, 15-11) over Germany and Canada fell to France 0-3 (20-25, 21-25, 17-25) for its second loss in the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. With the five-set win, the U.S. received two […]
Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica Storm into the Semis
SPANISH TOWN, Jamaica, July 29, 2024.- Hosts Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago men took big steps into the semifinals of the CAZOVA U19 Volleyball Championships when they won their games on day three. Jamaica, after beating Aruba on day one, had to produce mightily against the U.S. Virgin Islands who were impressive in beating Aruba […]
U.S. Women Battle Back Before Falling to China in Paris Opener
PARIS, France, July 29, 2024.- The U.S. Women’s National Team made a valiant comeback before dropping its Paris Olympics opener to China, 3-2 (25-20, 25-19, 17-25, 20-25, 15-13) on Monday. China received two points in pool play for the victory, while the U.S. earned one point for going five. The U.S. entered the Olympic Games […]
Kloth/Nuss Move to 2-0 and Melissa/Brandie Kick Off with a Win
PARIS, France, July 29, 2024.-Facing the silver medalists from the Tokyo Games, the U.S. beach team of Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss stayed unbeaten and Melissa Humana-Paredes alongside Brandie Wilkerson of Canada kick off with a win in the Paris Olympics Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss stayed unbeaten with a 2-0 (21-16, 21-16) victory over […]
US Virgin Islands upset Aruba
SPANISH TOWN, Jamaica, July 28, 2024.- The United States Virgin Islands (USVI) men produced the most impressive performances on day two of the CAZOVA U19, with a 3-0 (25-20,25-22, 25-18) beating of Aruba. USVI, who are one of the favorites based on today’s display, put on a clinic of power-hitting and serving, which got the […]
Evans/Budinger Shine in Olympic Debut
PARIS, France. July 29, 2024.- Playing before a sold-out crowd on the hottest day of the Paris Olympics so far, the U.S. beach team of Miles Evans and Chase Budinger began their Olympic journey with a 2-0 (21-14, 21-11) win over Youssef Krou and Arnaud Gauthier-Rat of host France. The duo, which began partnering last year, […]
World Champs Hughes/Cheng Open Paris Olympics with Win
PARIS, France, July 28, 2024.- In their first Olympic match together, the U.S. beach team of Sara Hughes and Kelly Cheng, ranked No. 3 in the world, started rolling late in the first set and went on to defeat Barbora Hermannova and Marie-Sara Stochlova of Czechia, 2-0 (21-16, 21-11) on Sunday. The reigning world champions […]
Slovenia top Canada in Olympic debut
PARIS, France, July 28, 2024.- Slovenia made history, securing a victory in their first-ever match at the Olympics. The Europeans were dominant from start to finish and topped Canada 3-1 (25-21, 25-20, 20-25, 25-21) to end the day at the South Paris Arena 1. The triumph placed them in first place in pool A with three points, one more […]
Barbados came from behind to beat Jamaica
SPANISH TOWN, Jamaica, July 28, 2024.- Hosts Jamaica had to take a backseat to Barbados women as the CAZOVA U19 Volleyball Championships continued on Sunday. Barbados came from behind to win an absorbing game 3-1. It was an even game in the first set as both teams committed too many errors, especially is their service […]
VNL champions beat Dominican Republic in the first women’s match of the Olympics
PARIS, France, July 28, 2024.- Italy showed the strong game that took them to win gold at the Volleyball Nations League 2024 and to the top of the FIVB World Rankings in their debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics and had no trouble beating the Dominican Republic 3-1 (25-19, 24-26 25-21, 25-18) on Sunday, in the first match of the women’s volleyball tournament. […]
Kloth/Nuss Roll to Victory in Olympic Debut
PARIS, France, July 27, 2024.– With the lights of the Eiffel Tower sparkling and glowing in the background, the U.S. beach team of Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss, ranked No. 2 in the world, won its Olympic debut, 2-0 (21-17, 21-14) over Canada’s Heather Bansley and Sophie Bukovec. Kloth and Nuss will next face Mariafe Artacho […]
USA enjoy successful debut at packed South Paris Arena
PARIS, France, July 27, 2024.- With Russell and Defalco on an excellent night, the Americans swept Argentina in front of over 10,000 fans. The first day of the Paris 2024 Olympics volleyball tournament had an appropriate ending on Saturday, with packed stands at the South Paris Arena 1 and an elite-level match played in an […]
Diaz & Alayo extend season’s fantastic shape into Paris 2024 opener
PARIS, France, July 27, 2024.- The Cuban hopefuls deliver a dream start to the Olympic Games. Before this season, Noslen Diaz & Jorge Alayo’s best results came on the continental NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour. The young Cubans hardly ever appeared on the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour, and although they did make some headlines with […]
CAZOVA U19 Boys and Girls Volleyball Championships Gets Underway at GC Foster College
SPANISH TOWN, Jamaica, July 24, 2024.- After months of meticulous planning, not even the passing of powerful hurricane Beryl will stop the 2024 CAZOVA U19 Boys and Girls Volleyball Championships from getting underway at the GC Foster College in Spanish Town, Jamaica, this weekend. The Opening Ceremony gets underway at 3:00 pm on Saturday, after […]
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VOLLEYBALL AND BEACH VOLLEYBALL AT PARIS 2024!
Get ready for the sporting action starting on Saturday! Olympic volleyball and beach volleyball action at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 starts on 27 July Here is everything you need to know ahead of catching all the action You will find all the information on the venues, the formulas, the teams and the schedules for […]
Jesse Elser MVP of the XVII Men’s Pan American Volleyball Cup
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 21, 2024.- Canada´s team captain Jesse Elser won the Most Valuable Player award of the XVII Pan American Men’s Volleyball Cup, one of the main figures in leading his team to win the gold medal. Elser, who also won the Best Service award of the event, was one of his […]
Canada retains Men’s Pan American Volleyball Cup title
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 21, 2024.- Canada defeated the United States 3-1 (26-24, 26-24, 26-28, 25-19), in the gold medal match retaining their title in the Men’s Pan American Volleyball Cup that ended on Sunday at the “Ricardo Arias” National Volleyball Pavilion. The United States had a better performance in attacks 54-50 and in […]
Puerto Rico wins Bronze in the XVII Pan American Men’s Volleyball Cup
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 21, 2024.- Puerto Rico defeated Cuba 3-1 (28-26, 25-17, 16-25, 25-22) to win the bronze medal in the XVII Pan American Men’s Volleyball Cup, an event that concluded on Sunday at the National Volleyball Pavilion of the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center. The Puerto Ricans dominated in attacks 44-42 and […]
Dominican Republic takes fifth place in Men’s Pan American Cup
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 21, 2024.- Dominican Republic beat the Colombia 3-0 (25-22, 25-19, 26-24) in straight sets to take fifth place of the Men’s Pan American Volleyball Cup that concluded this Sunday at the “Ricardo Arias” National Volleyball Pavilion. The Dominican Republic was more dominant in attacks 46-34 and in serves 3-1, while […]
Nisaan Martínez of Belize Named Most Valuable Player in AFECAVOL U21 Women’s Championship
BELIZE CITY, Belize, July 20, 2024. – Nisaan Martínez, opposite hitter from Belize, was named the Most Valuable Player of the 20th Central American U21 Women’s Championship of AFECAVOL, which concluded at the Belize Civic Center. Nisaan Martínez was a key player in Belize’s historic achievement of winning their first gold medal in an AFECAVOL […]
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