Tag: 2025 Beach Volleyball Pan American Junior Games

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, August 22, 2025. Donley/Sherman from the United States claimed the women’s beach volleyball gold medal at the II Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025, defeating Sara/Rodríguez from Venezuela in the final held this Friday at the Pynandí Stadium of the Paraguayan Olympic Committee.

The Americans Emma Donley and Portia Sherman dominated from start to finish against Venezuela’s Sara López and Darlin Rodríguez, winning 2-0 (21-16, 21-10) to secure the gold medal. In the first set, the South Americans attempted to challenge for the title, but in the second the North American dominance was absolute.

In the bronze medal match, with a packed stadium and full support from the home crowd, Denisse Álvarez and Fiorella Núñez of Paraguay bounced back after losing the second set and prevailed in the tie-break 2-1 (21-14, 19-21, 15-6) over Canada’s Jaeya Brach and Sophia Hladyniuk.

In the classification matches:

• 5th place: Maykelin Drik/Kailin Garrido CUB def. María Isabel Chacón/María José Galindo BOL 2-1 (17-21, 21-17, 16-14).
• 7th place: Carolina Sallaberry/Julia Vieira BRA def. Estephannie Castillo/Yezet Romero PER 2-1 (21-12, 19-21, 15-7).
• 9th place: Marisa Abdala/Maia Najul ARG def. Alejandra Dubost/Viviana Urretaviscaya CHI 2-0 (22-20, 21-19).
• 11th place: Mercy Beleño/Mariana Gaviria COL def. Laura Molina/Sofía Vega CRC 2-0 (21-16, 21-15).

Final Ranking

1. Emma Donley/Portia Sherman USA
2. Sara López/Darlin Rodríguez VEN
3. Denisse Álvarez/Fiorella Núñez PAR
4. Jaeya Brach/Sophia Hladyniuk CAN
5. Maykelin Drik/Kailin Garrido CUB
6. María Isabel Chacón/María José Galindo BOL
7. Carolina Sallaberry/Julia Vieira BRA
8. Estephannie Castillo/Yezet Romero PER
9. Marisa Abdala/Maia Najul ARG
10. Alejandra Dubost/Viviana Urretaviscaya CHI
11. Mercy Beleño/Mariana Gaviria COL
12. Laura Molina/Sofía Vega CRC
13. Norma Brenes/Nahima Silva NCA
14. Yari Cleto/Crismil Paniagua DOM
15. Karla Tovar/Daniela Vigil ESA
16. Danna Aguilar/Ana Sofía Arévalo GUA

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, August 22, 2025. The United States won the gold medal in men’s beach volleyball at the II Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025, by defeating Brazil in the final this Friday at the Pynandí Stadium of the Paraguayan Olympic Committee.

The United States, with Gage Basey and Thomas Hurst, won the gold medal by defeating Isac Farias and José Jonathan Heleno de Menezes of Brazil 2 sets to 1. The Americans comfortably won the first set (21-11), the Brazilians recovered in the second set (21-16), leaving everything to the tie-break, in which the Stars and Stripes took the victory 15-7.

With the title achieved, the United States secured their qualification for the Pan American Games Lima 2027. Brazil also qualified, since the tournament awarded two tickets to the event: the first to the champion, and the second to the best-ranked team of the Confederation that did not win the title.

The bronze medal match was quite exciting. Enyenser Delgado and Juliangel Zaid of Venezuela came from behind to defeat Argentina’s Marcos Ezequiel González and Fausto Inostroza 2 sets to 1 (13-21, 21-16, 15-10) and thus take third place in the tournament and step onto the podium.

In the match for 5th place: Damián Gómez/Eblis Veranes CUB def. David Chaput/Cameron McGregor CAN 2-1 (17-21, 21-10, 15-13); for 7th place: Mikhail Cuadrado/Luciano Fernández URU def. Yoel Guardado/Christopher Guardado ESA 2-1 (21-14, 15-21, 16-14); for 9th place: Julián Araya/Jhostin Varela CRC def. Ramón De Jesús Goris/Rolvin Maldonado DOM 2-0 (21-15, 21-15); and for 11th place: Martin Etcheberry/Fernando Quintero CHI def. Juanangel Gómez/Camilo Vargas PAR 2-0 (21-15, 21-18).

Final Ranking

1. Gage Basey/Thomas Hurst USA
2. Isac Farias/José Jonathan Heleno de Menezes BRA
3. Enyenser Delgado/Juliangel Zaid VEN
4. Marcos Ezequiel González/Fausto Inostroza ARG
5. Damián Gómez/Eblis Veranes CUB
6. David Chaput/Cameron McGregor CAN
7. Mikhail Cuadrado/Luciano Fernández URU
8. Yoel Guardado/Christopher Guardado ESA
9. Julián Araya/Jhostin Varela CRC
10. Ramón De Jesús Goris/Rolvin Maldonado DOM
11. Martin Etcheberry/Fernando Quintero CHI
12. Juanangel Gómez/Camilo Vargas PAR
13. José Bowen/Isaac Jiménez ECU
14. David Durán/Julio Velarde BOL
15. Deyner López/Jesy Umaña NCA
16. Julian Bristol/Clerique Ward SKN

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, August 21, 2025.- The United States and Brazil will play for the gold medal in men’s beach volleyball at the II Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025, after defeating Venezuela and Argentina in semifinals, respectively, at the Pynandí Stadium of the Paraguayan Olympic Committee.

Gage Basey and Thomas Hurst defeated the Venezuelan pair of Enyenser Delgado and Juliangel Zaid 2-1 (22-24, 21-16, 15-11), in a spectacular semifinal in which the Americans had to give their all to overcome the South Americans.

The other semifinal, a South American classic, went to Brazil with Isac Farias and José Jonathan Heleno de Menezes, who managed to prevail in two tight sets (23-21, 22-20) over the Argentinians Marcos Ezequiel González and Fausto Inostroza.

The final of the tournament will be played this Friday, August 22, starting at 7:00 p.m. (local time), while Venezuela and Argentina will be playing for the bronze medal at 5:00 p.m. (local time).

The victories of the United States and Brazil automatically qualify both teams for the Pan American Games Lima 2027, since the regulations state that the champion of this tournament, and the best ranked team from the confederation that does not win the title, will qualify for the event.

In the matches for positions 5 to 8, Damián Gómez/Eblis Veranes (CUB) defeated Mikhail Cuadrado/Luciano Fernández (URU) 2-0 (21-12, 22-20); and David Chaput/Cameron McGregor (CAN) beat Yoel Guardado/Christopher Guardado (ESA) 2-0 (25-23, 21-17). Now, on August 22, Damián Gómez/Eblis Veranes (CUB) will face David Chaput/Cameron McGregor (CAN) for fifth place, and for seventh place Mikhail Cuadrado/Luciano Fernández (URU) will face the Guardado brothers from El Salvador.

The results of the matches for positions 9 to 12 were: Araya/Varela (CRC) defeated Martin/Quintero (CHI) 2-0 (21-18, 21-16) and De Jesús/Maldonado (DOM) beat Juan/Camilo (PAR) 2-1 (19-21, 21-13, 15-9).

The last day of competition begins at 9:00 a.m. with placement matches; followed by the bronze medal match at 5:00 p.m. and the gold medal match at 7:00 p.m.

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, August 21, 2025.- This Thursday the women’s beach volleyball final of the II Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025 was defined, between the United States and Venezuela at the Pynandí Stadium of the Paraguayan Olympic Committee.

Emma Donley and Portia Sherman of the United States had a tough first set, before defeating Jaeya Brach and Sophia Hladyniuk of Canada 22-20 and 21-17, who fought until the last point, staying just short in both sets.

In the other semifinal, Sara López and Darlin Rodríguez of Venezuela had nerves of steel to defeat the Paraguayans Denisse Álvarez and Fiorella Núñez, 21-17 and 21-17, in front of a full stadium,

The final will be played this Friday, August 22 at 8 PM (local time) between the United States and Venezuela, and the bronze medal will be played at 6 PM between Paraguay and Canada.

The United States and Venezuela secured a spot for the Lima 2027 Pan American Games, since the regulations state that the champion of the tournament and the best-ranked team from the opposite confederation that does not win the title qualify for the event.

In the matches for positions 5-8, María Isabel Chacón and María José Galindo of Bolivia won their match against Estephannie Castillo/Yezet Romero of Peru 2-0 (21-16, 21-14); while Cubans Maykelin Drik and Kailin Garrido surprised Brazilians Carolina Sallaberry and Julia Vieira 2-0 (23-21, 21-16). This Friday Chacón/Galindo BOL will face Drik/Garrido CUB for fifth place in the tournament, while Brazil and Peru will play for 7th place.

For positions 9-12, Dubost/Viviana CHI def. Molina/Sofía V. CRC 2-0 (21-18, 21-15); Abdala/Najul ARG def. Beleño/Gaviria COL 2-0 (21-12, 21-17).

The last day of the tournament will begin at 9:45 AM  with matches for the last positions, followed by the Bronze Medal match at 6 PM and the Gold Medal will be played at 8 PM.

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, August 20, 2025.- The women’s beach volleyball semifinals at the II Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025 were defined, between Venezuela against Paraguay and the United States against Canada. The semifinals will be played this Thursday at the Pynandí Stadium of the Paraguayan Olympic Committee.

Sara López and Darlin Rodríguez from Venezuela qualified for the semifinal by defeating Estephannie Castillo/Yezet Romero of Peru 2-0 (21-11, 21-13) in quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Denisse Álvarez/Fiorella Núñez from Paraguay defeated María Isabel Chacón/María José Galindo from Bolivia in a thrilling match 2-1 (19-21, 21-10, 15-6). Earlier in the round of 16, the Paraguayans had defeated Laura Molina/Sofía Vega from Costa Rica 2-0 (21-13, 21-9).

In the other quarterfinal matches, Emma Donley and Portia Sherman from the United States beat Cubans Maykelin Drik/Kailin Garrido 2-0 (21-14, 21-17). For their part, Canada defeated 2-1 (16-21, 21-13, 15-9) the current junior Pan American champions, Brazil.

The champion will secure a direct berth to the Pan American Games Lima 2027. In addition, the best-ranked team from the opposite continental confederation that does not win the gold medal will also qualify.

Round of 16 results

Denisse Álvarez/Fiorella Núñez (PAR) vs. Laura Molina/Sofía Vega (CRC) 2-0 (21-13, 21-9); Estephannie Castillo/Yezet Romero (PER) vs. Alejandra Dubost/Viviana Urretaviscaya (CHI) 2-0 (21-12, 21-15); Carolina Sallaberry/Julia Vieira (BRA) vs. Marisa Abdala/Maia Najul (ARG) 2-1 (21-16, 18-21, 15-9); Maykelin Drik/Kailin Garrido (CUB) vs. Mercy Beleño/Mariana Gaviria (COL) 2-0 (21-15, 21-15).

Results of the placement games 13/16

Yari Cleto/Crismil Paniagua (DOM) vs. Danna Aguilar/Ana Sofía Arévalo (GUA) 2-0 (21-6, 21-13); Norma Brenes/Nahima Silva (NCA) vs. Karla Tovar/Daniela Vigil (ESA) 2-1 (21-10, 15-21, 15-9).

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, August 20, 2025.- After an intense day of men’s beach volleyball at the II Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025, the semifinals were defined and will be played this Thursday at the Pynandí Stadium of the Paraguayan Olympic Committee.

The champion will secure a direct berth to the Lima 2027 Pan American Games. In addition, the highest-ranked team from the opposite continental confederation that does not win gold will also qualify.

At 5:00 PM (local time), the first semifinal will be played between Argentina (Marcos Ezequiel González/Fausto Inostroza) and Brazil (Isac Farias/José Jonathan Heleno de Menezes).

Brazil reached this stage after defeating Canadians David Chaput and Cameron McGregor 2-0 (21-19, 21-18).

Argentina’s path was longer. First, they defeated in the Round of 16 Ramón De Jesús Goris/Rolvin Maldonado of Dominican Republic 2-0 (21-18, 21-15), and then in the quarterfinals they beat El Salvador’s twin brothers Yoel Guardado and Christopher Guardado 2-1 (24-26, 21-13, 15-11).

The second semifinal will be played immediately after, between Enyenser Delgado and Juliangel Zaid of Venezuela and Gage Basey and Thomas Hurst of the United States.

Venezuela reached this stage thanks to their 2-1 (19-21, 23-21, 15-13) quarterfinal victory over Damián Gómez/Eblis Veranes of Cuba, while the U.S. advanced after defeating Mikhail Cuadrado/Luciano Fernández of Uruguay 2-0 (21-11, 21-15).

Round of 16 Results

Mikhail Cuadrado/Luciano Fernández URU derrotaron a Martin Etcheberry/Fernando Quintero CHI 2-0 (24-22, 21-12), Damián Gómez/Eblis Veranes CUB venceiron Julián Araya/Jhostin Varela CRC 2-1 (18-21, 21-15, 15-10), David Chaput/Cameron McGregor CAN le ganaron a Juanangel Gómez/Camilo Vargas PAR 2-0 (21-16, 21-15) y Marcos Ezequiel González/Fausto Inostroza ARG a Jesus Goris/Rolvin Maldonado DOM 2-0 (21-18, 21-15).

Matches for positions 13/16

José Bowen e Isaac Jiménez ECU vs Deyner López y Jesy Umaña NCA 2-1 (21-15, 14-21, 15-11); David Duran/Julio Velarde BOL vs Julian Bristol/Clerique Ward SKN 2-1 (18-21, 21-7, 15-5).

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, August 18, 2025.- The Women’s Division of Beach Volleyball at the II Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025, held at the Pynandí Stadium of the Paraguayan Olympic Committee, began with seven pairs that did not suffer defeat.

With two wins in Pool A are Denisse Álvarez/Fiorella Núñez of Paraguay and Emma Donley/Portia Sherman of the United States. These two teams will face off on Tuesday, at 1:00 PM (local time).

Paraguay defeated Nicaragua’s Nahima Silva/Norma Brenes 2-0 (21-11, 21-7) and Maia Najul/Marisa Abdala of Argentina 2-1 (22-24, 21-15, 15-11), in what was perhaps the best match of the day, while the United States also beat Argentina (18-21, 21-18, 15-11) and Nicaragua (21-14, 21-13).

In Group B, with two victories, are María Isabel Chacón and María José Galindo of Bolivia, who will close the group stage facing the Dominicans Yari Cleto/Crismil Paniagua, who stand with two defeats.

The Bolivians defeated Maykelin Drik/Kailin Garrido of Cuba 2-0 (15-21, 21-13, 15-10) and Estephannie Castillo/Yezet Romero of Peru with scores of 21-8 and 21-13.

With one victory and still undefeated are Sara López/Darlin Rodríguez of Venezuela and Carolina Sallaberry/Julia Vieira of Brazil in Pool C, while in Pool D, Sophia Hladyniuk/Jaeya Brach of Canada and Mercy Beleño/Mariana Gaviria of Colombia remain undefeated.

The tournament continues this Tuesday, August 19, starting at 10:00 AM (local time) with the matches between Brazil and Venezuela, in a clash of undefeated teams. Also, at 10:00 AM, Costa Rica will face Guatemala in a Central American classic.

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, August 19, 2025.- The women’s beach volleyball group stage at the II Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025 concluded with thrilling battles across all four pools defining the pairs advancing to the knockout rounds.

The U.S. duo Donley/Sherman secured first place in Pool A after a perfect (3-0) run, capped by a hard-fought 2-1 victory (22-24, 21-15, 16-14) over the local pair Denisse/Fio from Paraguay, who finished second with a 2-1 record. Argentina (Abdala/Najul) placed third (1-2), while Nicaragua (Brenes/Silva) closed in fourth (0-3).

The U.S. now awaits the winner of the match between Drik/Kailin (CUB) vs Beleño/Gaviria (COL).

With a solid performance, the Bolivian duo Isa/Galindo went undefeated (3-0) and topped Pool B, securing their spot as medal contenders. The Bolivians defeated Cleto/Paniagua (DOM) in their final match 2-0 (21-16, 21-11). Cuba (Drik/Kailin) showed resilience and finished second with a 2-1 record. Peru’s Castillo/Yezet (1-2) placed third, while the Dominican Republic (Cleto/Paniagua) failed to secure a win (0-3).

Bolivia now awaits the winner of Denisse/Fio (PAR) vs Molina/Sofi V (CRC).

The Venezuelan pair Sara/Rodríguez also finished unbeaten (3-0) in Pool C, highlighted by a key victory yesterday over Brazil, 2-1 (16-21, 21-19, 15-12), and today’s win against Aguilar/Arévalo (GUA), 2-0 (21-6, 21-8). The Brazilian duo Carol/Julia responded with two victories (2-1) to take second place. Costa Rica (Molina/Sofi V) claimed third (1-2) after a tough battle with Guatemala, which ended winless in fourth.

The Venezuelans now await the winner of Dubost/Viviana (CHI) vs Castillo/Yezet (PER).

In Pool D, the Canadian duo Brach/Hladyniuk dominated with authority, finishing undefeated (3-0) without dropping a single set. Chile’s Dubost/Viviana secured second place (2-1) with a valuable win over El Salvador, while Colombia’s Beleño/Gaviria finished third (1-2). The Salvadoran pair Tovar/Vigil closed without victories (0-3). Canada wrapped up the group with a 2-0 win (21-14, 21-12) over Beleño/Gaviria (COL), a match that decided the top two positions.

With the group stage completed, all eyes now turn to the Round of 16, where the qualified pairs will fight to keep their medal hopes alive.

Wednesday’s action begins at 11:15 AM (local time) with the matches Drik/Kailin (CUB) vs Beleño/Gaviria (COL) and a South American classic: Carol/Julia (BRA) vs Abdala/Najul (ARG).

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, August 18, 2025.- The start of the Men’s Beach Volleyball tournament at the II Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025, held at the Pynandí Stadium of the Paraguayan Olympic Committee, left six undefeated pairs after the first day of competition.

Of the six teams,  the United States and El Salvador achieved two victories. Venezuela, Canada, Brazil, and Costa Rica each recorded one win, and on Tuesday, when the group stage concludes, these teams will play two matches, while the Salvadorans and Americans will only play one.

The Guardado brothers from El Salvador, Yoel and Christopher, in Pool A, secured two victories by 2 sets to 0. In their first match, they defeated Chile’s Martín Etcheberry and Fernando Quintero 21-15 and 22-20; later they faced and defeated Julian Bristol/Clerique Ward of Saint Kitts and Nevis 21-13 and 21-8. Their last match will be quite challenging as they face the home team, Juanangel Gómez/Camilo Vargas, who hold a record of one win and one loss.

Meanwhile, in Pool B, the U.S. pair of Gage Basey and Thomas Hurst defeated Argentina’s Marcos Ezequiel González and Fausto Inostroza with scores of 21-16 and 21-11; at the end of the day, they won 21-19 and 21-19 over Cuba’s Damián Gómez/Eblis Veranes. The United States will close pool play against José Bowen and Isaac Jiménez of Ecuador, who have yet to earn a victory in the tournament.

The other four undefeated teams were:

Venezuela, with Enyenser Delgado and Juliangel Zaid, who defeated Nicaragua’s Deyner López/Jesy Umaña 2-0 (21-10, 21-10). Canada, with David Chaput and Cameron McGregor, also from Pool C, who defeated Uruguay’s Mikhail Cuadrado/Luciano Fernández 2-0 (21-19, 21-15).

In Pool D, the defending champions Brazil (Isac Farias/José Jonathan Heleno de Menezes) defeated the Dominicans Ramón De Jesús Goris/Rolvin Maldonado 2-0 (21-13, 21-15). And Costa Rica (Julián Araya/Jhostin Varela), who beat Bolivia’s David Durán/Julio Velarde 2-0 (21-16, 21-13) .

The tournament continues this Tuesday, August 19, with 12 matches, starting with Pool C at 11:30 AM (local time), featuring Venezuela vs. Uruguay and Canada vs. Nicaragua in a clash of undefeated teams.

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, August 19, 2025.- El Salvador, United States, Venezuela and Brazil went undefeated in men pool play at the Beach Volleyball tournament of the II Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025, held at the Estadio Pynandí of the Paraguayan Olympic Committee, securing the top spot in their respective pools and advancing with authority to the knockout stage.

In Pool A, twins Yoel and Christopher Guardado of El Salvador remained flawless, without dropping a single set in the group stage. On Tuesday, they sealed first place with a 2-0 (21-18, 21-12) win over Paraguay’s Juanangel Gómez and Camilo Vargas. The Salvadorians now await the winner of the match between González/Inostroza (ARG) and De Jesús/Maldonado (DOM).

Final standing pool A: 1. Guardado/Guardado (ESA) 3-0; 2. Martin/Quintero (CHI) 2-1; 3. Juan/Camilo (PAR) 1-2; 4. Bristol/Clerique (SKN) 0-3.

In Pool B, the American duo Gage Basey and Thomas Hurst confirmed their dominance with a 2-0 (21-15, 21-17) victory over José/Isaac (ECU), completing their perfect run. They now wait for the winner between Martin/Quintero (CHI) and Cuadrado/Luciano (URU).

Final standing pool B: 1. Basey/Hurst (USA) 3-0; 2. González/Inostroza (ARG) 2-1; 3. Gómez/Veranes (CUB) 1-2; 4. José/Isaac (ECU) 0-3.

In Pool C, Venezuela’s Enyenser Delgado and Juliangel Zaid had a flawless day, winning both of their matches. They first defeated Cuadrado/Luciano (URU) 2-0 (21-11, 21-17) and later swept Chaput/McGregor (CAN) 2-0 (21-11, 21-14), securing the top position. They now await the winner between Araya/Varela (CRC) and Gómez/Veranes (CUB).

Final standing pool C: 1. Delgado/Zaid (VEN) 3-0; 2. Chaput/McGregor (CAN) 2-1; 3. Cuadrado/Luciano (URU) 1-2; 4. López/López (NCA) 0-3.

Finally, in pool D, defending champions Brazil, Isac Farias and José Jonathan Heleno de Menezes, started strong with a 2-0 (21-14, 21-11) win against David/Julio (BOL). In their second match, they were pushed to the limit by Costa Rica’s Julián Araya and Jhostin Varela, but prevailed in a tie-break 2-1 (21-17, 17-21, 21-19). The Brazilians now await the winner between Chaput/McGregor (CAN) and Juan/Camilo (PAR).

Final standing pool D: 1. Isac/Jonathan (BRA) 3-0; 2. Araya/Varela (CRC) 2-1; 3. De Jesús/Maldonado (DOM) 1-2; 4. David/Julio (BOL) 0-3.

The competition continues on Wednesday, August 20, starting at 9:00 AM (local time) with the Round of 16, as teams battle for a spot in the quarterfinals.

ASUNCION, Paraguay, August 17, 2025. Today, the registration of the 32 pairs, 16 in each division (men’s and women’s), and the technical meeting were held, where all the details were explained about how the beach volleyball tournament at the II Junior Pan American Games Asuncion 2025 will be carried out.

The event begins this Monday, August 18, at the Pynandi Stadium of the Paraguayan Olympic Committee, with 24 matches: 12 in the men’s division and 12 in the women’s. The Brazilian pairs arrive as the defending champions, after winning the I Junior Pan American Games held in Cali, four years ago.

The tournament will begin with the Men’s Division. On the main court, the local team of Juanangel Gomez and Camilo Vargas will face Julian Bristol/Clerique Ward of Saint Kitts and Nevis at 10:00 AM (local time). At the same time, on court 2, the Salvadoran twin pair Yoel and Christopher Guardado will face Martin Etcheberry/Fernando Quintero of Chile.

Meanwhile, the Women’s Division will start at 11:30 AM (local time) on the main court, with the local pair Denisse Alvarez/Fiorella Nunez opening the tournament against the Nicaraguans Norma Brenes/Nahima Silva. At the same time, on the alternate court, Emma Donley/Portia Sherman of the United States will face Marisa Abdala/Maia Najul of Argentina.

The competition day is divided into two sessions: the first starts at 10:00 AM, with the last match at 1:45 PM; the second begins at 4:00 PM and concludes with the last match scheduled at 7:45 PM, alternating 4 men’s matches and 4 women’s matches, two per court.

The groups were defined as follows:

Women’s Division

Pool A: Argentina (Maia Najul/Marisa Abdala), Nicaragua (Nahima Silva/Norma Brenes), Paraguay (Fiorella Nunez/Denisse Alvarez), United States (Portia Sherman/Emma Donley).

Pool B: Bolivia (Maria Isabel Chacon/Maria Jose Galindo), Cuba (Kailin Garrido/Maykelin Drik), Dominican Republic (Yari Cleto/Crismil Paniagua), Peru (Estephannie Castillo/Yezet Romero).

Pool C: Brazil (Carolina Sallaberry/Julia Vieira), Costa Rica (Laura Molina/Sofia Vega), Guatemala (Ana Sofia Arevalo/Danna Aguilar), Venezuela (Sara Lopez/Darlin Rodriguez).

Pool D: Canada (Sophia Hladyniuk/Jaeya Brach), Chile (Viviana Urretaviscaya/Alejandra Dubost), Colombia (Mercy Beleno/Mariana Gaviria), El Salvador (Karla Tovar/Daniela Vigil).

Men’s Division

Pool A: Chile (Martin Etcheberry/Fernando Quintero), El Salvador (Christopher Guardado/Yoel Guardado), Saint Kitts and Nevis (Clerique Ward/Julian Bristol), Paraguay (Juanangel Gomez/Camilo Vargas).

Pool B: Argentina (Marcos Ezequiel Gonzalez/Fausto Inostroza), Cuba (Damian Gomez/Eblis Veranes), Ecuador (Isaac Jimenez/Jose Bowen), United States (Gage Basey/Thomas Hurst).

Pool C: Canada (David Chaput/Cameron McGregor), Nicaragua (Deyner Lopez/Jesy Umana), Uruguay (Mikhail Cuadrado/Luciano Fernandez), Venezuela (Enyenser Delgado/Juliangel Zaid).

Pool D: Brazil (Jose Jonathan Heleno de Menezes/Isac Farias), Bolivia (Julio Velarde/David Duran), Costa Rica (Julian Araya/Jhostin Varela), Dominican Republic (Rolvin Maldonado/Ramon De Jesus Goris).

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, August 16, 2025.- The sand of the Beach Volleyball Stadium at the Paraguayan Olympic Committee is set to welcome 32 teams from 19 countries for the highly anticipated beach volleyball tournament of the II Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025.

With 16 teams per gender chasing glory, the top prize is more than just a medal: the champion will secure a direct berth to the Lima 2027 Pan American Games. In addition, the highest-ranked team from the opposite continental confederation that does not win gold will also qualify. A total of eight teams (4 per gender) will qualify to Lima 2027.

Brazil, the current champion in both genders, arrives determined to defend its crowns, while new rising powers dream of dethroning the titleholders and paving their way to Lima.

Pool Distribution – Women

• Pool A: Argentina, Nicaragua, Paraguay, United States
• Pool B: Bolivia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Peru
• Pool C: Brazil, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Venezuela
• Pool D: Canada, Chile, Colombia, El Salvador

Pool Distribution – Men

• Pool A: Chile, El Salvador, St. Kitts & Nevis, Paraguay
• Pool B: Argentina, Cuba, Ecuador, United States
• Pool C: Canada, Nicaragua, Uruguay, Venezuela
• Pool D: Brazil, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic

The preliminary meeting and official team registration will take place on August 17 starting at 9:00 a.m. The tournament will kick off on August 18 with morning and afternoon sessions. The final round with the medal matches will be held on August 22.