Tag: 2024 boys U17 World Championship

Sep 03, 2024

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 […]

Aug 31, 2024

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 […]

Aug 30, 2024

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 […]

Aug 29, 2024

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 […]

Aug 27, 2024

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 […]

Aug 26, 2024

SOFIA, BULGARIA, August 26, 2024.- Puerto Rico earned its first victory in the Boys’ U17 World Championship being held in Bulgaria after defeating Cuba 3-0 (26-24, 25-14, 25-18) on Monday. Puerto Rico outperformed the Cubans in blocks 14-8 and in serves 3-2, while both teams were tied in attacks with 34 points each. Puerto Rico […]

Aug 25, 2024

SOFIA, BULGARIA, August 24, 2024.- ON Sunday 25th, NORCECA teams at the Boys’ U17 World Championship suffered their second defeat in the preliminary round. Mexico was the first to take the court, facing Spain and falling 0-3 (21-25, 18-25, 24-26). Emi Yanixan Diaz with 17 points and Ricardo González with 13 points were Mexico’s top […]

Aug 25, 2024

SOFIA, BULGARIA, August 24, 2024.- The Boys’ U17 World Championship kicked off this Saturday with Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Mexico representing NORCECA, all three teams starting with defeats. In Pool A, Mexico was the first to play, losing 3-0 (25-23, 25-14, 25-17) to Chinese Taipei. Emi Yanixan Diaz was the top scorer for Mexico with […]

Aug 24, 2024

SOFIA, Bulgaria, August 24, 2024.- Cuba, Mexico and Puerto Rico compete at the inaugural edition of the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Sofía, Bulgaria from August 24-31. The 16 best U17 men’s national teams on the planet begin on Saturday the race to claim the first-ever world title in the age group as […]