MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 27, 2024.- Costa Rica pulled off almost a miracle to defeat Nicaragua 3-2 (25-22, 19-25, 18-25, 26-24, 15-9) on the penultimate day of the 1st Central American U17 Girls’ Championship of AFECAVOL. Nicaragua had a 21-13 lead in the fourth set, which would have secured their fourth victory of the tournament, but […]
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Belize Overcomes Honduras in Four Sets
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 27, 2024. – Belize (2-2) earned an important victory that keeps their medal hopes alive by defeating Honduras (0-4) 3-1 (25-12, 25-17, 18-25, 25-14) with one match left in the First AFECAVOL U17 Central American Girls’ Championship. Belize’s powerful serve caused significant damage to Honduras, with Sara Safa scoring 7 aces out […]
Guatemala dominates El Salvador with strong serve
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 27, 2024.- Guatemala (2-2) returned to winning ways by defeating El Salvador (1-3) 3-0 (25-18, 25-14, 25-20) at the start of the fourth day of the First Central American U17 Girls’ Championship of AFECAVOL. Guatemala’s serving made the difference in the match, applying pressure with their serves, forcing their opponents into unforced […]
Nicaragua Secures Third Win by Defeating Belize
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 26, 2024.- Nicaragua (3-0) battled to a 3-1 victory (26-24, 25-16, 20-25, 25-21) over Belize (1-2) to close out the third day of the inaugural AFECAVOL U17 Central American Girls’ Championship. Belize missed two set points in the first set, leading 24-22, but eventually lost 24-26, which energized Nicaragua to come out […]
El Salvador Stages Comeback to Defeat Honduras
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 26, 2024.- El Salvador pulled off a great comeback, winning 3-1 (22-25, 25-18, 25-11, 25-23) against Honduras to secure their first victory in the inaugural AFECAVOL U17 Central American Girls’ Championship. Honduras came into the first set energized, winning 25-22 with strong blocking and effective serves. However, El Salvador shook off that […]
Costa Rica Remains Undefeated Against a Competitive Guatemala
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 26, 2024.- Costa Rica (3-0) pushed to the limit to defeat a fierce Guatemala (1-2) with a 3-1 victory (25-17, 17-25, 25-23, 25-23) at the start of the third day of the inaugural AFECAVOL U17 Central American Girls’ Championship. Costa Rica’s unbeaten streak was in jeopardy due to Guatemala’s intensity, as they […]
Nicaragua prevails over a combative Honduras
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 25, 2024.- Nicaragua needed four sets, 3-1 (25-6, 17-25, 25-11, 25-15), to defeat a battling Honduras in the closing match of the second day of the First AFECAVOL U17 Central American Girls’ Championship. After a dominant first set for Nicaragua, 25-6, Honduras started the second set strong, leading 7-1 thanks to their effective […]
Costa Rica secures second victory by defeating El Salvador
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 25, 2024. – Costa Rica earned their second victory by defeating El Salvador 3-0 (25-13, 25-19, 25-19) on the second day of the First AFECAVOL U17 Central American Girls’ Championship. At times, El Salvador put pressure on Costa Rica, staying tied until the second technical timeout (16), but from then on, Costa […]
Belize battles through four sets to defeat Guatemala
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 25, 2024.- Belize secured their first victory by defeating Guatemala 3-1 (25-17, 25-21, 26-28, 25-21) at the start of the second day of the AFECAVOL U17 Central American Girls’ Championship. Belize showed more organization and strength in attack, especially with captain Akili Jones, who scored 27 points, six of them from serves. […]
USA Volleyball Announces John Speraw as President & CEO
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, September 2025.– USA Volleyball is pleased to announce that it has hired John Speraw to serve as its president and Chief Executive Officer, starting on October 1. Prior to becoming the eighth CEO of USA Volleyball, Speraw has served as head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team since 2013 and has […]
NORCECA is Saddened to learn about the Passing of Yuko Arakida
September 25, 2024.- The North, Central America, and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation NORCECA and the volleyball community is deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Yuko Arakida on September 16, 2024, at the age of 70; pivotal member of Japan’s national women’s volleyball team, helping secure the gold medal at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, […]
Nicaragua defeats Honduras on opening day of the U17 Championship
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 24, 2024. – Nicaragua opened with a 3-0 victory (25-12, 25-09, 25-19) against El Salvador in the closing match of the first day of the AFECAVOL U17 Central American Girls’ Championship. The home team took advantage of their strong serve, scoring 16 points, with Brisa Bermúdez contributing 5 aces and Emely Gutiérrez […]
Guatemala Secures Victory Over Honduras
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 24, 2024.- Guatemala earned an important 3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-21) victory over Honduras thanks to an effective serve, in the second match of the opening day of the First AFECAVOL U17 Central American Girls’ Championship. Honduras maintained pressure throughout the match, but Guatemala responded at key moments with their strong serving, earning […]
Costa Rica Opens with a Win Against Belize in the AFECAVOL U17 Tournament
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 24, 2024.- Costa Rica started strong with a 3-0 victory (25-14, 25-16, 25-23) against Belize in the opening match of the First Central American U17 Girls’ Championship by AFECAVOL. The Costa Rican team showed solid blocking and attacking, and although Belize put pressure in the third set, Costa Rica finished strong with […]
New AFECAVOL Talents to Take the Court at the U17 Women’s Championship
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 23, 2024. – The first Central American U17Girls’ Championship, organized by the Association of Central American Volleyball Federations (AFECAVOL), offers a great opportunity to witness emerging talents and the ongoing development of youth volleyball in the region. The coaches of the six competing teams emphasized the importance of such a tournament for […]
Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic and Guatemala Qualify for Asunción 2025
PARAMARIBO, September 21, 2024 – Following the conclusion of the 2024 Men’s U23 Pan American Cup, NORCECA announced that Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Guatemala have qualified for the Men’s Volleyball tournament at the II Junior Pan American Games to take place in 2025 in Asunción, Paraguay. The announcement was made by NORCECA President Cristóbal […]
Isaías Aguirre of Mexico Named Most Valuable Player of the U23 Pan American Cup
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 21, 2024. – Mexican outside hitter Isaías Aguirre was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2024 Men’s U23 Pan American Cup, which concluded on Saturday at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal in Paramaribo, Suriname. Isaías helped his team win the Cup, claiming the championship after defeating Peru in the gold medal […]
Mexico U23 Men’s Pan American Cup Champion
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 21, 2024 .- Mexico was crowned champion of the 2024 Men’s U23 Pan American Cup after winning the gold medal match 3-1 (25-16, 27-25, 21-25, 25-13) against Peru at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal in Paramaribo, Suriname, on the final day of competition. This is Mexico’s second title in the history of the […]
Cuba Wins U23 Pan American Cup Bronze
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 21, 2024. – Cuba won the bronze medal at the 2024 Men’s U23 Pan American Cup by defeating Guatemala 3-0 (25-20, 25-23, 25-15) at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal in Paramaribo, Suriname on the last day of competition. Cuba wrapped up the tournament with a 4-1 record to win their first bronze medal […]
Dominican Republic Tops Costa Rica for Fifth Place
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 21, 2024.- Dominican Republic defeated Costa Rica 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-18) to claim fifth place at the Men’s U23 Pan American Cup, which concluded on Saturday at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal in Paramaribo, Suriname. This was the second time in the tournament that the Dominican Republic beat Costa Rica. In the preliminary […]
Suriname Takes Seventh Place at U23 Pan American Cup
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 21, 2024.- Suriname finished in seventh place at the Men’s U23 Pan American Cup after defeating Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 3-0 (25-16, 25-13, 25-10) at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal in Paramaribo, Suriname. Suriname ended the tournament with a 2-4 record, which took place from September 16 to 21. Saint Vincent and […]
Mexico to play Peru for Gold at Paramaribo
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 20, 2024. – Mexico defeated Guatemala 3-0 (25-19, 25-16, 25-18) in the semifinals and will play against Peru for the gold medal of the 2024 Men’s U23 Pan American Cup in Paramaribo, Suriname. Mexico reaches its fourth gold medal match in the history of the Cup (2014, 2018, 2021), having won once […]
Peru Stuns Cuba and Will Play for the U23 Pan American Cup Gold
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 20, 2024.- Peru stunned Cuba by winning the semifinal of the 2024 Men’s U23 Pan American Cup in five thrilling sets 3-2 (25-13, 18-25, 25-18, 23-25, 15-12) on Friday at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal in Paramaribo, Suriname. This was the second consecutive five-set match for Peru, their third of the tournament. Peru […]
Dominican Republic and Costa Rica to Face Off for Fifth Place
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 20, 2024.- Dominican Republic defeated Saint Vincent 3-0 (25-10, 25-11, 25-8) and will face Costa Rica on Saturday for fifth place in the Men’s U23 Pan American Cup at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal in Paramaribo, Suriname. Dominican Republic and Costa Rica played in the preliminary round, with the Dominican team winning in […]
Costa Rica will aim for 5th place after dramatic five-set Win against Suriname
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 20, 2024. – Costa Rica defeated the host Suriname in a dramatic game 3-2 (25-17, 25-27, 25-22, 29-31, 20-18) to advance to the match for fifth place at the Men’s U23 Pan American Cup at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal in Paramaribo. Costa Rica will play the fifth-place match on Saturday against the […]
Mexico Captures last Semifinal Spot
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 19, 2024. – Mexico captured the last spot in the semifinals of the U23 Men’s Pan American Cup after defeating host Suriname 3-0 (25-19, 25-10, 25-23) at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal in Paramaribo. Mexico will face Guatemala on Friday at 8:00 p.m. in the second semifinal; the first one will be at […]
Peru Defeat Dominican Republic in Thriller to Reach Semifinals
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 19, 2024.- Peru defeated Dominican Republic in a five set thriller 3-2 (19-25, 27-25, 22-25, 25-22, 15-13), to advance to the semifinals of the U23 Men’s Pan American Cup at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal in Paramaribo, Suriname. The match was a rollercoaster, a point-for-point battle where Peru held an advantage in attacks […]
Distinguished Referees for the U23 Men’s Pan American Cup in Suriname
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 19, 2024. – The U23 Men’s Pan American Cup, taking place from September 16 to 22 in Paramaribo, Suriname, not only showcases the talent of the region’s young players but also a select group of international referees entrusted with officiating at this event, which serves as a qualifier for the II Junior […]
Peru Takes Second Place in Pool B
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 18, 2024. – Peru took second place in Pool B after a 3-0 (25-15, 25-19, 25-17) victory over host Suriname in the Under 23 Men’s Pan American Cup, at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal in Paramaribo. Peru ended pool-play with 2-1 record and Suriname finished 1-2. In Thursday’s quarterfinals, Peru will face the […]
Cuba defeats Mexico in Four Sets to Advance to Semifinals
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 18, 2024. – Cuba defeated Mexico 3-1 (20-25, 25-21, 25-19, 25-14) to secure a direct spot in Saturday’s semifinals of the U23 Men’s Pan American Cup, being held at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal in Paramaribo, Suriname. Cuba earned their direct pass to the semifinals as Pool A winners with a 3-0 record. […]
Guatemala Makes it to Semifinals Winning Pool B
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 18, 2024.- Guatemala made it to the semifinals of the U23 Men’s Pan American Cup being held at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal in Paramaribo after winning Pool Be. Guatemala defeated St. Vincent and the Grenadines 3-0 (25-10, 25-12, 25-17) in their last match of pool-play. Guatemala closed with a 3-0 record. St. Vincent […]
Dominican Republic Move into Quarterfinals with Win over Costa Rica
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 18, 2024. – Dominican Republic advanced to the quarterfinals of the U23 Men’s Pan American Cup with a 3-1 (25-17, 25-21, 23-25, 25-22) victory over Costa Rica at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal in Paramaribo, Suriname. The Dominican Republic (1-2) finished third in Pool A and will face the second-place team from Pool […]
Guatemala Undefeated with Victory against Suriname
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 17, 2024. – Guatemala remains undefeated in the U23 Men’s Pan American Cup after securing a 3-1 (25-20, 25-18, 21-25, 25-23) victory over host Suriname at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal in Paramaribo. Guatemala holds a 2-0 record in Pool B, guaranteeing their spot in the next round. A win against Saint Vincent […]
Cuba Bounce Back to Win a Tie-break over Dominican Republic
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 17, 2024. – Cuba came back from a two-set deficit to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-2 (21-25, 22-25, 25-20, 25-18, 15-13) in the U23 Men’s Pan American Cup on Tuesday at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal in Paramaribo, Suriname. Cuba and Mexico, both with a 2-0 record, will face each other on Wednesday […]
Peru improves record 1-1 in Pool B at U23 Men’s Pan Am Cup
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 17, 2024. – Peru improved their record (1-1) in Pool B after defeating St. Vincent 3-0 (25-14, 25-15, 25-15) in the U23 Men’s Pan American Cup being held at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal in Paramaribo, Suriname. Peru (1-1) will close pool-play on Wednesday against Suriname, and St. Vincent (0-2) will face Guatemala. […]
First AFECAVOL U17 Central American Girls’ Championship
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 17, 2024.- From September 24 to 28, the city of Managua will host the First Edition of the U17 Central American Girls’ Championship, organized by the Association of Central American Volleyball Federations (AFECAVOL). This event marks a milestone in the development of women’s volleyball in the region and responds to a joint […]
Mexico Beats Costa Rica in Second Tournament Win
PARAMARIBO, Mexico, September 17, 2024.- Mexico beat Costa Rica 3-0 (27-25, 25-18, 25-21) in its second win in Pool A of the U23 Men’s Pan American Cup, taking place at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal in Paramaribo, Suriname. With two victories in Pool A, Mexico (2-0) is assured of advancing to the next round, but it […]
Suriname Swept St. Vincent in their Opening Match
PARAMARIBO, Mexico, September 16, 2024. – Suriname swept Saint Vincent (25-18, 25-16, 25-20) in their first match of the Men’s U23 Pan American Cup, which began on Monday at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal in Paramaribo, Suriname. The Men’s U23 Pan American Cup is being held from September 16 to 22 and offers two berths for […]
Mexico opens with a victory over the Dominican Republic
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 16, 2024.- Mexico began its U23 Men’s Pan American Cup campaign with a 3-1 (25-23, 23-25, 25-21, 25-22) victory over the Dominican Republic at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal in Paramaribo, Suriname. Mexico is aiming for one of the two available spots for NORCECA teams in the II Junior Pan American Games Asunción […]
Guatemala Kicks Off the U23 Pan American Cup with a 5-Set Thriller over Peru
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 16, 2024. – Guatemala kicked off the U23 Men’s Pan American Cup with a thrilling five-set victory 3-2 (22-25, 25-23, 25-21, 24-26, 15-11) over Peru at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal in Paramaribo, Suriname. The U23 Pan American Cup grants two spots to NORCECA (non-qualified) teams for the second edition of the Junior […]
Men’s U23 Pan American Cup Opens with Cuba’s Victory Over Costa Rica
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 16, 2024.- The Men’s U23 Pan American Cup kicked off with Cuba’s 3-0 (25-13, 25-21, 25-22) victory over Costa Rica at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal in Paramaribo, Suriname. The U23 Pan American Cup runs from September 16 -22 and offers two berths for non-qualified NORCECA teams for the 2025 Asunción II Junior […]
Teams are Ready to Begin the Men’s U23 Pan American Cup in Suriname
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 15, 2024.- The teams are ready to begin the Men’s U23 Pan American Cup from September 16 to 22 in Paramaribo, Suriname. The event grants two berths for NORCECA teams (not already qualified) to the 2025 Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay. Jesús Cruz López, Head Coach of Cuba: “Cuba’s expectation […]
Men’s World Championship Draw Sets Stage For Exciting Competition
September 14, 2024.- In a spectacular ceremony, held in Manila, the pools for the first phase of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship in the Philippines were drawn on Saturday. 32 teams drawn into eight pools for the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship in the Philippines. Smart Arena Coliseum and SM Mo Arena in Manila […]
Men’s U23 Pan American Cup in Paramaribo, Suriname
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 11, 2024.- Eight national teams are headed to Paramaribo, Suriname, for the 2024 Men’s U23 Pan American Cup from September 16-21 at the Anthony Nesty Sporthal . Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic are in Pool A, Guatemala, Peru, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and host Suriname are in Pool B. Two (2) direct […]
Find out the Sports, Disciplines, ages and number of athletes for the Asuncion 2025 Junior Pan American Games
From August 9thto the 23rd, 2025, the second edition of the Junior Pan American Games will be held in Paraguay. This event is one of the most important projects of Panam Sports and its aim is to detect and support the great stars that will shine in the near future. Find out here all the […]
AFECAVOL Leading the Way in Innovation for Central American Volleyball
GUATEMALA, September 9, 2024.- The Central American Volleyball Association (AFECAVOL) has consistently positioned itself as a pioneering Zonal Association within NORCECA and the FIVB. With a strong commitment to the growth and modernization of the sport, AFECAVOL continues to introduce initiatives that enhance the game, support officials, and elevate the overall experience for players and […]
Dominican Republic, Mexico, Cuba, and Costa Rica Qualify for Junior Pan Am Games
XALAPA, Mexico, September 8, 2024.– The qualification process for the Women’s Volleyball Tournament at the second Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay 2025 has successfully concluded, with the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Cuba, and Costa Rica as the teams that will represent NORCECA. The announcement was made by NORCECA President, Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, during the […]
Cuban Lisania Grafort Named Most Valuable Player at U23 Women’s Pan Am Cup
XALAPA, Mexico, September 8, 2024.- Cuban opposite hitter Lisania Grafort won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award at the 2024 U23 Women’s Pan American Cup, held from September 3 to 8 at the Xalapa International Velodrome in Veracruz. Lisania Grafort received the honor during the closing ceremony after Cuba was crowned champion for the first […]
The Women’s U23 Pan American Cup has a new Champion, Cuba
XALAPA, Mexico, September 8, 2024.- The Women’s U23 Pan American Cup has a new champion after Cuba’s victory in the gold medal match over the Dominican Republic 3-1 (26-24, 22-25, 25-21, 25-20) at the Xalapa International Velodrome, Veracruz. This is the first time in the history of the U23 Pan American Cup, since its inception […]
Mexico came out on top Chile for the Bronze Medal
XALAPA, Mexico, September 8, 2024.- Mexico came out on top Chile 3-1 (20-25, 25-23, 25-15, 25-13) to win the Bronze Medal at the Women’s U23 Pan American Cup in the Xalapa International Velodrome, Veracruz. This is Mexico’s first bronze medal in the history of the Cup, adding to their two silver medals (2021, 2023). Mexico […]
Peru Wins Match for Fifth place in Xalapa
XALAPA, Mexico, September 8, 2024. – Peru won the match for fifth place in the Women’s U23 Pan American Cup after defeating Costa Rica in straight sets (25-15, 25-21, 25-20) on Sunday at the International Velodrome in Xalapa, Veracruz. Peru finished with a 4-2 record for fifth place. Costa Rica secured sixth place with a […]
Nicaragua Finishes Seventh at U23 Pan American Cup
XALAPA, Mexico, September 8, 2024. – Nicaragua defeated Suriname 3-0 (25-13, 25-16, 25-15) to finish in seventh place at the U23 Women’s Pan American Cup, held from September 3 to 8 at the Xalapa International Velodrome in Veracruz. Nicaragua ended the event with two victories (both against Suriname) and four losses, while Suriname had five […]
Cuba to face off Dominican Republic in Gold Medal Match
XALAPA, Mexico, September 7, 2024.- Cuba won their semifinal in five sets 3-2 (18-25, 25-22, 25-19, 25-19, 22-25, 16-14) against Mexico and will face the Dominican Republic on Sunday in the gold medal match of the U23 Women’s Pan American Cup at the Xalapa International Velodrome in Veracruz. This is the first time in the […]
Dominican Republic Reach their Seventh U23 Pan Am Cup Gold Medal Match
XALAPA, Mexico, September 7, 2024. – The Dominican Republic defeated Chile 3-0 (30-28, 25-21, 29-27) to reach their seventh gold medal match in the Women’s U23 Pan American Cup at the International Velodrome of Xalapa, Veracruz. The Dominican Republic has won every edition of the Women’s U23 Pan American Cup since its inception in 2012. […]
Perú to Compete for Fifth place against Costa Rica
XALAPA, Mexico, September 7, 2024. – Peru defeated Suriname 3-0 (25-20, 25-14, 25-15) to compete for fifth place against Costa Rica in the Women’s U23 Pan American Cup in Xalapa, Veracruz. On Sunday, Peru and Costa Rica will play for positions 5-6; before, Suriname and Nicaragua will compete for positions 7-8. Peru also defeated Suriname […]
Costa Rica Wins Central American Derby to Nicaragua
XALAPA, Mexico, September 7, 2024. – Costa Rica won the Central American derby 3-0 (25-22, 25-18, 26-24) against Nicaragua in the Women’s U23 Pan American Cup on Saturday at the International Velodrome of Xalapa, Veracruz. Costa Rica will finish the competition facing the winner between Suriname and Peru for the positions 5-6 ; Nicaragua will […]
Axel Gutiérrez of Nicaragua Named MVP of the 1st AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four
GUATEMALA, September 6, 2024.- Axel Gutiérrez of Nicaragua was honored as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 1st AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four, held from September 4 to 6 at the Alfonso Gordillo 7 de Diciembre Gymnasium in Guatemala City. In addition to being the tournament’s MVP, Axel was also the Best Scorer and Best […]
Guatemala Takes Silver and El Salvador Takes Bronze in the AFECAVOL Final Four
GUATEMALA, September 6, 2024.- Guatemala defeated El Salvador 3-0 (25-17, 25-14, 25-22) to claim the Silver Medal, relegating El Salvador to the Bronze Medal in the 1st AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four Championship. Guatemala outperformed El Salvador in all areas of the game, with 45-28 in attacks, 8-5 in blocks, and 4-3 in serves. It was […]
With 33 pts. Petra Schwartzman carries Chile into Semifinal at Xalapa
XALAPA, México, 6 de septiembre de 2024.- With impressive 33 points, opposite hitter Petra Schwartzman carried Chile into the Women’s U23 Pan American Cup semifinals beating Peru 3-1 (21-25, 25-18, 25-21, 25-19) on Friday at the International Velodrome in Xalapa, Veracruz. On Saturday at 6:00pm, Chile will face the defending champions, the Dominican Republic, in […]
Nicaragua Wins Gold at the First AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four
GUATEMALA, September 6, 2024 – Nicaragua claimed the Gold Medal at the First Central American Senior Men’s Final Four Championship by defeating Belize 3-2 with set scores of 20-25, 25-15, 25-18, 28-30, and 15-10. Nicaragua outperformed Belize in attacks with a 62-60 advantage. Belize was stronger in blocks with a 15-12 lead, and both teams […]
Cuba On to Semifinals with Straight Set Win against Nicaragua
XALAPA, Mexico, September 6, 2024.- Cuba defeated Nicaragua 3-0 (25-17, 26-24, 25-16) to move on to the semifinals of the Women’s U23 Pan American Cup at the International Velodrome of Xalapa, Veracruz. Cuba will face Mexico in Saturday’s semifinals, while Nicaragua will play against Costa Rica in a classification match for positions 5 to 8 […]
Nicaragua Defeats Guatemala and Remains the Only Undefeated Team in the Tournament
GUATEMALA, September 5, 2024.- Nicaragua secured a 3-2 (21-25, 25-19, 23-25, 25-22, 15-12) victory over Guatemala, maintaining their unbeaten record in the inaugural AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four Championship, at the Alfonso Gordillo Gymnasium on December 7th. This victory places Nicaragua at the top of the tournament standings, and they will face Belize this Friday, who […]
Mexico Win Pool B, Advance to Semifinals in Xalapa
XALAPA, Mexico, September 5, 2024. – Mexico won Pool B after a 3-0 (25-23, 25-19, 25-21) victory over Peru and advanced to the semifinals of the Women’s U23 Pan American Cup at the International Velodrome of Xalapa, Veracruz. Mexico earned their spot in the semifinals with a 3-0 record. Peru (2-1), second in Pool B, […]
El Salvador Secures a Narrow Victory Over Belize
GUATEMALA, September 5, 2024.- El Salvador earned its first victory in the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four on Thursday, defeating Belize 3-1 in four closely contested sets, 25-18, 23-25, 26-24, and 25-23. Belize outperformed El Salvador in attacks 54-52 and in aces 4-3, while both teams were tied in blocks at 7. ALBUM DE FOTOS DEL […]
Dominican Republic Heads to Semis after Win over Cuba
XALAPA, Mexico, September 5, 2024.- The Dominican Republic defeated Cuba 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-20) to advance to the semifinals of the U23 Women’s Pan American Cup in Xalapa, Veracruz. Defending champions, Dominican Republic, won Pool A with a 3-0 record, earning a direct ticket to Saturday’s semifinals. Cuba (2-1) will face Nicaragua on Friday in […]
Nicaragua Takes down Suriname to reach Quarterfinals
XALAPA, Mexico, September 5, 2024. – Nicaragua defeated Suriname 3-0 (25-21, 25-12, 25-15) to advance to the quarterfinal round as third place in Pool B of the U23 Women’s Pan American Cup at the International Velodrome in Xalapa, Veracruz. Nicaragua (1-2) will face the loser between the Dominican Republic and Cuba in quarterfinals on Friday. […]
Chile Moves into Quarterfinals
XALAPA, Mexico, September 5, 2024.- Chile defeated Costa Rica 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-20) to advance to the quarterfinal round of the U23 Women’s Pan American Cup at the International Velodrome in Xalapa, Veracruz. With their first victory in the tournament, Chile (1-2) secured third place in Pool A and moved on to the next round, […]
Guatemala Struggles to Defeat Belize
GUATEMALA CITY, September 4, 2024. – Guatemala struggled to secure a 3-1 victory (25-18, 25-17, 13-25, 25-21) over Belize in the opening match for both teams in the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four, held at the Alfonso Gordillo Gymnasium on December 7. It was a hard-fought match, with both teams showcasing powerful hitters; a total of […]
Mexico Defeats Nicaragua for their second Victory
XALAPA, Mexico, September 4, 2024. – Mexico defeated Nicaragua 3-0 (25-10, 25-17, 25-13) in their second victory at the Women’s U23 Pan American Cup at the Xalapa International Velodrome, Veracruz. On Thursday, Mexico (2-0) and Peru (2-0) will compete for first place in Pool B and a direct spot in Saturday’s semifinals. Nicaragua (0-2) and […]
Dominican Republic Came Out on Top Chile in four sets
XALAPA, Mexico, September 4, 2024. – Dominican Republic defeated Chile 3-1 (21-25, 25-11, 25-20, 25-20), improving their record 2-0 in Pool A of the Women’s U23 Pan American Cup in Xalapa, Veracruz. The Dominican Republic (2-0) and Cuba (2-0) will face off on Thursday for the top spot in the pool and a place in […]
Nicaragua starts with a victory over El Salvador in the Men’s Final Four
GUATEMALA, September 4, 2024. – Nicaragua began the Men’s Final Four with a 3-0 victory (25-23, 25-20, 25-12) in the historic opening match of this first edition of the tournament organized by AFECAVOL. The Nicaraguans fought hard to win the first set, but from the second set onward, they were far superior to the Salvadorans, […]
Peru Aced Suriname All the Way
XALAPA, Mexico, September 4, 2024. – With an overwhelming 12-0 advantage in serves, Peru dominated Suriname 3-0 (25-5, 25-10, 25-13) in the Women’s U23 Pan American Cup that’s being played at the Xalapa International Velodrome in Veracruz. Peru remains undefeated (2-0) in Pool B and will finish the preliminary round on Thursday against Mexico. Suriname, […]
Cuba Earns Second Win at U23 Pan Am Cup in Xalapa
XALAPA, Mexico, September 4, 2024. – Cuba earned its second victory in the Women’s U23 Pan American Cup after defeating Costa Rica 3-0 (25-16, 25-20, 25-14) on Wednesday in Xalapa, Veracruz. This was Cuba’s second consecutive win in Pool A, and they will face the Dominican Republic on Thursday in their final match of the […]
Mexico starts Women’s U23 Pan Am Cup with convincing Win against Suriname
XALAPA, Mexico, September 3, 2024.- Mexico began the Women’s U-23 Pan American Cup with a convincing 3-0 (25-13, 25-13, 25-13) victory over Suriname at the International Velodrome of Xalapa in Veracruz. The hosts dominated every skill of the game, attacks (37-16), blocks (3-1), and service aces (11-1). Mexico committed 19 errors, while Suriname made 24. […]
Cuba Outclass Chile in Four Sets
XALAPA, Mexico, September 3, 2024.- Cuba defeated Chile 3-1 (19-25, 25-23, 27-25, 25-13) on the first day of competition at the Women’s U23 Pan American Cup in the International Velodrome of Xalapa, Veracruz. Cuba recovered after losing the first set with a 45-42 advantage in attacks and scoring 36 points on Chile’s errors compared to […]
Peru Starts Off U23 Pan American Cup with a Victory
XALAPA, Mexico, September 3, 2024.- Peru started off the U23 Women’s Pan American Cup with a 3-1 (25-17, 21-25, 25-16, 25-15) victory over Nicaragua at the Xalapa International Velodrome in Veracruz, Mexico. In their first match in Pool B, despite dropping a set, Peru outperformed in attacks (50-38), blocks (6-5), and serves (9-4). Peru scored […]
Dominican Republic defeated Costa Rica in U23 Women’s Pan American Cup Opener
XALAPA, Mexico, September 3, 2024.- Dominican Republic defeated Costa Rica 3-0 (25-18, 25-16, 25-17) in the opening match of the U23 Women’s Pan American Cup at the Xalapa International Velodrome in Veracruz. Dominican Republic finished with a huge lead in attack points, 45 to 22, holding a slight edge in blocks, 6 to 5, and […]
All Set for the Start of the First AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, September 3, 2024: The first AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four Championship kicked off this Tuesday with the preliminary interviews with the coaches and representatives from Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Nicaragua—the teams that secured the top spots in last year’s Central American Championship. Everyone agrees that this is a great initiative by the […]
Anguilla and Dominica Crowned Champions at ECVA U21 Beach Volleyball Championships
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts. September 1, 2024.- Anguilla and the Commonwealth of Dominica claimed top honors in the female and male categories, respectively, of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Under 21 Beach Volleyball Championships, which concluded on September 1, 2024. The Championships, held over three action-packed days from August 30 to September 1, were preparatory […]
Dominica Wins ECVA Men’s Under- 21 Beach title Unbeaten
BASSETERE: St Kitts and Nevis, September 1, 2024: Dominica completed its mission to win the Men’s segment of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Under-21 Championships here at the Marriot Beach, and booked a place to the FIVB Beach Volleyball Under-21 World Championships, set for Georgia, 2025. The duo of Bill Frederick and Mervin Mingo, […]
Anguilla takes Women’s Gold Medal
BASSETERE, St Kitts and Nevis, Sept, 1. 2024: Anguilla, represented by Lavesha Richardson and Deandra Flemming defeated St Lucia’s pair of Kurtrice Jules and Marie -Therese St Clair, to pouch gold in the Women’s segment of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Under-21 Championships here at the Marriot Beach. Richardson and Flemming won 2-0 (21-17, […]
Five NORCECA Referees successfully underwent FIVB Referee Course during Boys’ U17 World Championship
September 3, 2024.- As many as 26 international referees from all over the world not only whistled the matches of the 2024 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Sofia, from Aug. 25-31, but also successfully underwent an extensive course to be confirmed as FIVB referees, following their successful examination and practical performance. Five candidates […]
Dominican Republic, USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, Cuba & Mexico Qualified to Women’s 2025 World Championship
September 3, 2024.- The FIVB revealed the participants of the 2025 Women’s Volleyball World Championship that will take place in Thailand featuring 32 national teams, which include six NORCECA teams. Next year’s edition of the event will be the first to be held biannually. Current NORCECA Champions Dominican Republic (ranked No.11), United States (ranked No.3) […]
United States, Canada and Cuba Qualified to Men’s 2025 World Championship
September 3, 2024.- The FIVB revealed the participants of the 2025 Men’s Volleyball World Championship that will take place in the Philippines featuring 32 national teams, with USA, Canada and Cuba representing NORCECA. Next year’s edition of the event will be the first to be held biannually. The men’s tournament has two automatic qualifiers – […]
Coaches speak ahead of U23 Women’s Pan American Cup
XALAPA, Mexico, September 2, 2024. – The coaches of the eight teams that will compete in the Women’s Under-23 Pan American Cup, a qualifier to the 2025 Junior Pan American Games for two NORCECA teams, to be held at the Xalapa International Velodrome from September 3 to 8, shared their first impressions ahead of the […]
Four Men’s teams go in search of ECVA Gold
BASSETERRE: St Kitts and Nevis, August 31, 2024: Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda, along with Grenada and St. Kitts and Nevis Team One advanced to the men’s semifinals of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Under-21 Championships here at the Marriot Beach. The four maintained an unblemished record, after successfully navigating pool play and their quarter-final […]
Women’s teams reach Semifinals in ECVA U21 Beach showdown
BASSETERRE: St Kitts and Nevis, August 31, 2024: Anguilla staged a second and third set comebacks, to oust defending champion- Dominica, to reach the semifinals in the Women’s segment of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Under-21 Championships here at the Marriot Beach. Represented by Lavesha Richardson and Deandra Flemming, Anguilla came from a set […]
USA’s Massey & Davis triumph as U19 Beach Volleyball World Champs
September 1, 2024.- USA’s Myriah Massey & Lily Davis shut out Spain’s Sofia Izuzquiza & Marta Carro in Sunday’s final to triumph as FIVB Beach Volleyball U19 World Champions in Shangluo, China, in women’s beach volleyball. In another American sweep earlier in the day, Sally Perez & Sarah Wood took the bronze, leaving Thailand’s Varagkhana […]
Cuba finishes 10th, Mexico 12th, and Puerto Rico 15th at U17 World Championship
SOFIA, Bulgaria, August 31, 2024.- Cuba finished in 10th place, Mexico in 12th, and Puerto Rico in 15th in the first edition of the U17 Men’s World Championship, which concluded on Saturday in Sofia, Bulgaria. Cuba faced the host nation, Bulgaria, in a match for the ninth place in the tournament. The European team won […]
St Kitts and Nevis Team One and Antigua on the double
BASSETTERE: St Kitts and Nevis, Aug. 30: St. Kitts and Nevis Team One’s Julian Bristol and Vickash Sundar, as well as Antigua and Barbuda’s Khaliq Joseph and Miguel Lugo, went two wins from as many matches on day one of Men’s Pool play in the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Under-21 Championships at the Marriot Beach. In straight sets, Bristol and Sundar, beat Tariq Duncan and Damari Frederick of St. […]
Cuba will play for 9th place and Mexico for 11th place at Boys’ U17 World Championship
SOFIA, Bulgaria, August 30, 2024.- Cuba and Mexico will play for 9th and 11th place respectively, after Cuba beat Libya and Mexico fell to Bulgaria on Friday at the Boys’ U17 World Championship in Sofia, Bulgaria. Cuba and Bulgaria will meet in Saturday’s ninth-place match starting at 11:00 (local time). On Friday, they achieved straight-set […]
Thailand to Host FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship 2025!
August 30, 2024.- The FIVB and Volleyball World are excited to announce that Thailand will host the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship, subject to the guarantees of the Government of Thailand. The FIVB, Volleyball World and Thailand Volleyball Association (TVA) today signed an agreement to host the prestigious event, which will bring together the […]
NORCECA Congratulates Ramon Suzara on Election as AVC President
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 30, 2024.- The North, Central America, and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation NORCECA extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Ramon Suzara on his election as the new President of the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC). Ramon Suzara of the Philippines was elected the President of the Asian Volleyball Confederation during the organization’s elective […]
It is with heavy hearts NORCECA mourns the passing of Mannika Charles-Warrington
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 29, 2024.- The North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation NORCECA and its president, Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, join in profound grief and sadness over the passing of Mannika Charles-Warrington, a beloved indoor and beach volleyball player for the U.S. Virgin Islands National team Mannika brought joy to her loved ones, […]
Mexico Defeated Chile and Cuba Overcame Tunisia at Boys’ U17 World Championship
SOFIA, Bulgaria, August 29, 2024.- Mexico defeated Chile, Cuba overcame Tunisia, and Puerto Rico fell to Libya in the playoffs for the positions 9 to 16 of the Boys’ U17 World Championship in Bulgaria. Mexico beat Chile 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-20), with advantages in attacks (42-34) and blocks (6-3). Chile led in serves (4-2). Ricardo […]
First AFECAVOL Central American Men’s Final Four Championship
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, August 29, 2024.- The first edition of the AFECAVOL Central American Men’s Final Four Championship will take place from September 4 to 6 at the 7 de Diciembre “Alfonso Gordillo” Gymnasium in Guatemala City. The AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four gathers the four highest-ranked senior teams in Central America from the year prior […]
With Deep Sadness, NORCECA Mourns the Passing of Pilar Victoriá
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 29, 2024. – The North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation NORCECA and its president, Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, join in profound grief and sadness over the passing of Pilar Marie Victoriá, a distinguished member of the Puerto Rican National Volleyball team. We extend our deepest condolences to her parents, family, […]
Eleven countries in ECVA U-21 Beach Volleyball tussle
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis: Aug. 29, 2024: The final destination is Georgia 2025, for the FIVB Beach Volleyball Under-21 World Championships. Eleven countries will be looking to book their flights, at the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Under-21 Championships, August 29 to September 1, at the Marriot Beach. The participating countries are Anguilla (AGU), […]
Dominican Republic Aims to Defend Title at U23 Women’s Pan American Cup
VERACRUZ, Mexico, August 28, 2024.- Dominican Republic will seek their seventh title at the 2024 U23 Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup, to be held from September 3 to 8 at the Xalapa International Velodrome in Veracruz, Mexico. Reigning champion Dominican Republic has won the event in each of its six editions and all eyes are […]
NORCECA Teams Compete for positions 9 to 16 in Boys’ U17 World Championship
SOFIA, Bulgaria, August 27, 2024.- Cuba, Mexico, and Puerto Rico fell in the Round of 16 and will compete for positions 9 to 16 at the Boys’ U17 World Championship in Sofia, Bulgaria. Cuba lost in five sets against Spain, 3-2 (26-24, 19-25, 25-22, 21-25, 15-10), with better attack (55-52) but was outblocked (15-10) and […]
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