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 […]
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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 […]
Historic Gold for Belize in the 20th Central American U21 Women’s Championship
Belize City, Belize, July 20, 2024. – Belize claimed the crown of the 20th Central American U21 Women’s Championship in perfect fashion by defeating Guatemala 3-0 (25-17, 25-18, 25-18) in the event’s final match. They concluded the competition with four victories and no defeats, without losing a single set on their way to glory. This […]
Canada will defend its title against the United States in the Final of the Men’s Volleyball Pan American Cup
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 20, 2024.- The Canadian National Team defeated its counterpart from Puerto Rico with a score of 3-1 (25-16,25-22, 23-25, 25-21) to advance to the Final and defend their title in the Men’s Pan American Volleyball Cup that is being played at the National Volleyball Pavilion of the Juan Pablo Duarte […]
Nicaragua ends the 20th Central American U21 Women’s Championship with a Win, Awaiting Medal Color
Belize City, Belize, July 20, 2024.- Nicaragua closed with a solid victory over Honduras, 3-0 (25-4, 25-12, 25-10), concluding their participation in the 20th Central American U21 Women’s Championship of AFECAVOL. They are now awaiting the result between Belize and Guatemala at the end of the day to determine the color of their medal. Nicaragua’s […]
United States advances to the Grand Final of the Men’s Pan American Cup
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 20, 2024.- In a battle that extended to a maximum of five sets, the United States managed to defeat Cuba in their Semifinal match with a score of 3-2 (25-15, 23-25, 25-23, 24-26, 15-11) to place themselves in the Final of the XVII Pan American Men’s Volleyball Cup at the […]
Chile surpasses Mexico and takes seventh place
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 20, 2024.- Chile beat Mexico in straight sets 3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-18) to claim seventh place in this XVII Pan American Men’s Volleyball Cup that It took place in the National Volleyball Pavilion of the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center. The Chileans were superior in attacks 44-40 and in blocks […]
Peru finished in ninth place in the Men’s Pan American Cup
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 20, 2024.- The Peruvian team defeated Guatemala this Saturday 3-1 (25-19, 25-15, 20-25, 25-23) in the match that defined the 9th and 10th positions of the Men’s Pan American Volleyball Cup at the “Ricardo Arias” Volleyball Pavilion. The Peruvians were better in attacks 49-47, in blocks 9-6 and in serves […]
Belize Remains Undefeated and in Read of the 20th Central American U21 Women’s Championship
Belize City, Belize, July 19, 2024.- With a solid 3-0 victory (25-11, 25-14, 25-14) over El Salvador, Belize remains an unbeaten record at the 20th AFECAVOL Central American U21 Women’s Championship and is now on the verge of winning the title with one match remaining in the event. Belize has a record of three wins […]
Guatemala Continues in the fight for Medals in the 20th Central American U21 Women’s Championship
Belize City, Belize, July 19, 2024.- Guatemala earned a comfortable victory over Honduras 3-0 (25-14, 25-8, 25-13), keeping them in the running for medals in the 20th Central American U21 Women’s Championship. With one match remaining, Guatemala has secured their place on the podium with a record of 2-1 in wins and losses. Their upcoming […]
Manaia Ogbechie MVP at 2024 Girls U19 NORCECA
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, 10 de julio de 2024.- Manaia Ogbechie of the United States was named the Most Valuable Player MVP of the 2024 Girls U19 NORCECA Continental Championship that ended on Friday at Jorge Galeano Gymnasium in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Middle blocker Manaia Ogbechie helped the United States to win their ninth gold medal in the history of […]
United States Claim 2024 Girls’ U19 NORCECA Title
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 19, 2024.- United States won the title 2024 Girls U19 NORCECA Continental Championship after beating Canada 3-1 (25-17, 20-25, 26-24, 25-14) in the gold medal match on Friday at the Jorge Galeano Gymnasium in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. United States finished the tournament with a perfect 5-0 record, earning their ninth NORCECA title in […]
United States reaches the Men’s Pan American Cup Semifinals
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 19, 2024.- United States advanced this Friday to the Semifinals of the XVII Pan American Men’s Volleyball Cup, an event that takes place in the “Ricardo Arias” Volleyball Pavilion, beating the Dominican Republic in straight sets 3-0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-20). The Americans were dominant in attacks 45-33, in blocks 6-1 […]
Puerto Rico Wins Bronze at Girls U19 NORCECA
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 19, 2024.- Puerto Rico won the Bronze Medal at the 2024 Girls U19 NORCECA Continental Championship by defeating Mexico 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-23) on Friday at the Jorge Galeano Gymnasium in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. This is the fourth bronze medal for Puerto Rico in the history of the event (2002, 2006, 2010). Puerto […]
Puerto Rico defeats Colombia and advances Men’s Pan Am Cup Semis
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 19, 2024.- Puerto Rico defeated Colombia in their Quarterfinal match 3-0 (26-24, 25-13, 25-20) to place themselves in the Semifinals of the XVII Pan American Men’s Volleyball Cup at the National Volleyball Pavilion of the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center. Puerto Rico dominated in attacks 38-32, in blocks 7-6 and […]
Mexico takes Peru in straight sets
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 19, 2024.- Mexico beat Peru with in straight sets 3-0 (25-15, 27-25, 25-20) in the qualification match for positions 7-10, in the XVII Pan American Men’s Volleyball Cup. Mexico prevailed in attacks 39-32, in blocks 12-4 and in serves 2-1. Mexico’s scoring was led by Franky Milantony with 15 points, […]
Dominican Republic takes Fifth Place at NORCECA U19
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 19, 2024.- Dominican Republic took fifth place at the Girls U19 NORCECA Continental Championship with a solid 3-0 (25-13, 25-14, 25-13) victory over Costa Rica on Friday at the Jorge Galeano Gymnasium in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Dominican Republic finished the event with four wins and two losses, while Costa Rica had two wins […]
Chile defeats Guatemala in the Men’s Pan American Cup
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 19, 2024.- In Friday’s first match, Chile easily defeated Guatemala 3-0 (25-16, 25-20, 25- 22), in the XVII Pan American Men’s Volleyball Cup that is being played in the “Ricardo Arias” Volleyball Pavilion. In blocks, both teams tied at 7, while Chile dominated in attacks 40-37 and in serves 6-3. […]
Cuba Finish Seventh at NORCECA U19
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 19, 2024.- Cuba defeated the hosts Honduras 3-0 (25-23, 29-27, 25-23) to finish in seventh place at the Girls U19 NORCECA Continental Championship at the Jorge Galeano Gymnasium in Tegucigalpa. Cuba finished the tournament with a 1-4 record for seventh place, while Honduras ended with a 0-5 record in eighth place. Honduras […]
United States beats Puerto Rico to reach the Gold Medal Match
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 18, 2024.- United States beat Puerto Rico 3-0 (25-21, 25-22, 25-16) on Thursday to advance to the gold medal match of the 2024 Girls U19 NORCECA Continental Championship at the Jorge Galeano Gymnasium in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. United States will seek their ninth gold medal in this age-group when they face Canada on […]
El Salvador Achieves its First Victory in the XX Central American U21 Women’s Championship
Belize City, Belize, July 18, 2024. – El Salvador defeated Honduras 3-0 (25-16, 25-22, 25-16), securing their first victory in the closing match of the third day in the XX Central American U21 Women’s Championship. El Salvador’s record is now 1-2 in wins and losses, with only one match left to play this Friday against […]
Cuba advances to Semifinals after beating Dominican Republic in the Men’s Pan American Cup
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 19, 2024.- Cuba defeated Dominican Republic 3-1 (25-18, 23-25, 25-23, 25-13) on Thursday and finish the preliminary round without defeats to claim first place in Group B at Pan American Men’s Volleyball Cup that is held at the “Ricardo Arias” National Volleyball Pavilion. Cuba was dominant in all aspects over […]
A Spectacular Five-Set Win puts Canada in the Gold Medal Match
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 18, 2024.- Canada advanced to the gold medal match of the Girls U19 NORCECA Continental Championship after a spectacular five-set semifinal victory, 3-2 (25-19, 7-25, 24-26, 25-21, 15-11) over Mexico at the Jorge Galeano Gymnasium in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Canada will play in the final match on Saturday at 6:00 pm against the […]
Costa Rica dominates Cuba and will play for fifth place in NORCECA U19
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 18, 2024.- Costa Rica recovered from losing the first set to beat Cuba 3-1 (19-25, 25-18, 25-21, 25-19) and will play for fifth place in the Girls U19 NORCECA Continental Championship at the Jorge Galeano Gymnasium in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. On Friday at 2:00pm, Costa Rica will face the Dominican Republic for fifth […]
Nicaragua Restores Medal Hopes in the XX Central American U21 Women’s Championship
Belize City, Belize, July 18, 2024. – Nicaragua achieved an important victory over Guatemala in five intense sets, winning 3-2 (21-25, 25-18, 20-25, 25-16, and 15-8). This triumph revitalized their chances of winning a medal in the XX Central American U21 Women’s Championship of AFECAVOL. Nicaragua’s record now stands at 2-1 in wins and losses, […]
Canada finishes the preliminary round undefeated
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 18, 2024.- Defending champion Canada finished the preliminary round undefeated with a victory against Chile 3-0 (25-19, 25-19, 26 -24) on Thursday in the XVII Pan American Men’s Volleyball Cup. Canada led in kills 37-25 and in blocks 10-4. Both teams scored 4 aces. Canada’s leading scorer was Daenan Gyimah […]
Dominican Republic will play for fifth place at NORCECA U19
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 18, 2024.- Dominican Republic defeated the host country Honduras 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-11) and will play for fifth place in the Girls U19 NORCECA Continental Championship at the Jorge Galeano Gymnasium in Tegucigalpa. Dominican Republic will play for positions 5-6 on Friday at 2:00pm against the winner between Cuba and Costa Rica. […]
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