Tag: Norceca

Jul 17, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 16, 2026. – The beach volleyball venue for the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026 has entered its final stage of preparation following an inspection visit to the Malecón Deportivo, where the competition will take place from July 25 to 31. Officials confirmed the venue is 92 […]

Jul 17, 2026

Willemstad, Curaçao – July 15, 2026 — The Curaçao Volleyball Association is set to host the 2026 CAZOVA Men’s Final Four Championship, one of the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association’s premier competitions and a key event for teams seeking valuable FIVB world ranking points. The championship will take place in Brievengat, Curaçao, at the Sala Errol Rooi, Sentro Deportivo Korsou (SDK), and will feature four of the region’s leading men’s national volleyball teams. Host nation and reigning 2025 CAZOVA […]

Jul 16, 2026

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 15, 2026. – Belize’s Francis Hauze was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the third edition of the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four following a historic tournament in which his team captured its first-ever senior men’s championship title. Hauze also earned the Second Best Spiker award, while his teammate Kyron […]

Jul 16, 2026

July 15, 2026. – Week 3 of the 2026 Men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Preliminary Phase got underway with Cuba earning its first victory of the season, the United States extending its winning streak, and Canada suffering another heartbreaking five-set defeat. The VNL Finals, featuring the top seven teams from the Preliminary Phase along with […]

Jul 15, 2026

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 15, 2026. – Belize made history by capturing the gold medal at the third edition of the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four, claiming the first Central American senior men’s title in the country’s history with a 3-1 (25-22, 25-18, 20-25, 25-21) victory over Costa Rica in the championship match. Belize emerged […]

Jul 15, 2026

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 15, 2026. – Panama dominated from start to finish to defeat Nicaragua in straight sets 3-0 (25-21, 25-22, 25-14) and capture the bronze medal at the third edition of the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four. Panama never let its guard down throughout the tournament and, after a challenging start, earned a […]

Jul 15, 2026

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 14, 2026. – Costa Rica secured its place in the gold medal match of the third edition of the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four by defeating Nicaragua in straight sets 3-0 (25-22, 25-19, 25-22) in the match that concluded the tournament’s preliminary round. Costa Rica will face Belize for the title […]

Jul 14, 2026

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 14, 2026. – Panama finally celebrated its long-awaited first victory at the third edition of the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four, doing so in impressive fashion by handing previously unbeaten Belize its first loss in a hard-fought five-set battle, 3-2 (21-25, 25-23, 22-25, 25-23, 15-13). Panama improved its record to 1-2 […]

Jul 14, 2026

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 13, 2026.– Costa Rica staged a spectacular comeback after falling behind two sets to one to defeat Panama 3-2 (25-19, 16-25, 22-25, 25-22, 21-19), keeping its hopes alive of advancing to the championship match of the third edition of the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four. With the victory, Costa Rica evened its […]

Jul 13, 2026

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 13, 2026.– Belize remained unstoppable in the third edition of the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four, earning its second consecutive victory with a 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-21) win over Nicaragua, a result that leaves the team very close to securing a place in the championship match with one preliminary-round contest remaining. Belize […]

Jul 13, 2026

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 12, 2026. – Belize displayed character and determination to pull off a surprising 3-2 (25-21, 20-25, 22-25, 25-18, 15-12) victory over host Costa Rica in the final match of the opening day of the 3rd AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four. After surrendering the second and third sets, Belize responded with resilience, […]

Jul 13, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 12, 2026. – United States’ Campbell Flynn was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2026 NORCECA U21 Women’s Pan American Cup, held July 7-12 at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. Canada’s Avaya Maga received the Best Setter award. Costa Rica’s María Venegas was named First Best Spiker, while United […]

Jul 13, 2026

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts & Nevis, July 12, 2026. – The 2026 ECVA U20 Beach Volleyball Championship concluded on Sunday in St. Kitts & Nevis after three days of exciting competition, showcasing the rising talent of beach volleyball across the Eastern Caribbean. Young athletes from throughout the region displayed outstanding skills, determination, and sportsmanship while competing […]

Jul 12, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 12, 2026. – The United States defeated Canada in straight sets, 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-21), to capture the gold medal and secure its fourth consecutive title—and fifth overall—at the NORCECA U21 Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup, which concluded successfully at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The victory extended the United States’ […]

Jul 12, 2026

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts & Nevis, July 12, 2026. – Bermuda captured the women’s title at the 2026 ECVA U20 Beach Volleyball Championship after defeating host St. Kitts & Nevis in a thrilling three-set final, 2-1 (16-21, 21-11, 15-12), at Marriott Beach in St. Kitts & Nevis. The three-day championship brought together the Eastern Caribbean’s top […]

Jul 12, 2026

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 12, 2026. – Nicaragua made a strong start to the third edition of the AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four by defeating Panama in straight sets, 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 26-24), in the tournament’s opening match. In a competition where there is little room for error, Nicaragua proved more consistent in the key […]

Jul 12, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 12, 2026. – Mexico staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-2 (22-25, 21-25, 25-19, 25-12, 18-16) and capture the bronze medal at the 2026 NORCECA U21 Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup, held at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. With the result, Mexico increased its all-time medal tally in […]

Jul 12, 2026

ROATÁN, Honduras, July 12, 2026. – Mexico’s Inés Vargas Lares and Carlos Andrés Ayala captured the gold medal on Sunday at the Seventh Stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, held at Tabyana Beach in Roatán, to secure their fourth consecutive title on the circuit. With the victory, Lares/Carlos Andrés claimed their fifth title […]

Jul 12, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 12, 2026. – Costa Rica defeated Venezuela 3-1 (25-22, 17-25, 25-17, 25-18) to finish fifth at the NORCECA U21 Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup, held at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. After splitting the opening two sets, Costa Rica regained control by tightening its defensive play and making the most of […]

Jul 12, 2026

ROATÁN, Honduras, July 12, 2026. – Puerto Rico’s Allanis Navas and María González captured the gold medal at the Seventh Stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, held at Tabyana Beach in Roatán. The Puerto Rican duo, who made their season debut only at the previous stop in Juan Dolio, where they finished third, […]

Jul 12, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 12, 2026. – Belize closed its campaign at the NORCECA U21 Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup with a convincing 3-0 (25-14, 25-16, 25-18) victory over the U.S. Virgin Islands to finish seventh at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. Belize controlled the match from the opening whistle, taking command early in each […]

Jul 12, 2026

July 12, 2026. – The United States clinched the top seed for the Women’s Volleyball Nations League Finals, while Canada secured its first-ever berth in the Finals with a victory over the Dominican Republic as both teams closed the VNL Preliminary Phase on Sunday. The Americans defeated Brazil to finish atop the standings, while Canada […]

Jul 12, 2026

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts & Nevis, July 12, 2026. – Defending men’s champions Dominica kept their title defense alive by advancing to the semifinals of the ECVA U20 Beach Volleyball Championship. Antigua & Barbuda, host St. Kitts & Nevis, and St. Lucia also secured places in the men’s final four. Dominica’s pair of Tahj and Caiston […]

Jul 12, 2026

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 11, 2026. – Everything is set for the start of the third edition of the AFECAVOL Central American Men’s Final Four, where Nicaragua, Panama, Belize, and host Costa Rica will battle for the regional title. Nicaragua, champions of the inaugural 2023 edition, will aim to become the first team to […]

Jul 11, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 11, 2026. – Defending champion United States is one victory away from capturing its fourth consecutive NORCECA U21 Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup title after defeating Mexico in straight sets 3-0 (25-17, 25-11, 25-12) in Saturday’s semifinals at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The Americans will now play Canada for the […]

Jul 11, 2026

ROATÁN, Honduras, July 11, 2026. – Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Mexico will compete in the men’s semifinals on Sunday at the Seventh Stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, taking place at Tabyana Beach in Roatán. Mexico’s Lares Vargas and Carlos Andrés Ayala will be aiming to capture their fifth gold medal […]

Jul 11, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 11, 2026. – Canada dominated the opening two sets and held off a late Dominican Republic rally in the third to claim a 3-0 (25-8, 25-14, 25-22) victory, advancing to the gold-medal match of the 2026 NORCECA U21 Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The Canadians […]

Jul 11, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 11, 2026. – Ainhoa Molleja delivered the highest scoring performance of the tournament, exploding for 39 points to lead Venezuela to a hard-fought 3-2 (25-19, 27-29, 26-24, 21-25, 15-11) victory over Belize in the 5-8 classification round of the 2026 NORCECA U21 Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup in Columbus, Ohio. The victory […]

Jul 11, 2026

July 11, 2026. The Dominican Republic earned a crucial victory on Saturday and secured its place in the 2027 Women’s Volleyball Nations League. Meanwhile, Canada fell to Italy and now has its qualification for the VNL Finals in jeopardy. Dominican Republic Defeats China The Dominican Republic defeated China 3-1 (25-22, 21-25, 25-23, 26-24) to secure […]

Jul 11, 2026

ROATÁN, Honduras, July 11, 2026. – The teams from Mexico, the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic secured their spots in the women’s semifinals of the Seventh Stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, taking place at Tabyana Beach in Roatán. Americans Sarah Wood and Taylor Hagenah starred in one of the most […]

Jul 11, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 11, 2026. – Costa Rica earned a convincing straight-set victory over the U.S. Virgin Islands, 3-0 (25-17, 25-15, 25-16), in the 5-8 classification round of the NORCECA U21 Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. With the win, Costa Rica advances to Sunday’s fifth-place match, while the […]

Jul 11, 2026

FRIGATE BAY, St. Kitts, July 11, 2026.- The 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) U20 Beach Volleyball Championship served off today at Marriott Beach, Frigate Bay, with the first day of preliminary round action highlighted by strong performances from hosts St Kitts & Nevis, alongside standout showings from Bermuda, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Antigua […]

Jul 10, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 10, 2026. – Mexico defeated Costa Rica in straight sets 3-0 (25-12, 25-16, 25-19) in the quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals of the NORCECA U-21 Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. Mexico will face the United States in the semifinals after the Americans advanced directly by […]

Jul 10, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 10, 2026. – Canada defeated Belize in straight sets 3-0 (25-8, 25-20, 25-13) in the quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals of the 2026 NORCECA U-21 Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. Canada will face the Dominican Republic in Saturday’s semifinals after the Caribbean team earned […]

Jul 10, 2026

ROATÁN, Honduras, July 10, 2026. – The top three teams in the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour Women’s Rankings—United States, Canada, and Mexico—opened their campaigns with victories at the Seventh Stop of the circuit, being held at Tabyana Beach in West Bay, Roatán. Americans Sarah Wood and Taylor Hagenah, representing the tour’s top-ranked team, defeated […]

Jul 10, 2026

ROATÁN, Honduras, July 10, 2026. – Six of the 16 teams competing in the men’s division of the Seventh Stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour completed the opening day of pool play undefeated on Friday at Tabyana Beach in West Bay. Mexico’s Inés Antonio Vargas/Carlos Andrés Ayala,  and Guatemalans Edgar Maldonado/José Miguel Izaguirre in […]

Jul 10, 2026

July 10, 2026.- The Dominican Republic, playing in China, and the United States, competing in Japan, battled to five-set victories over Ukraine and Türkiye, respectively. The United States secured its place in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Finals, while the Dominican Republic took a major step toward preserving its place in next season’s competition […]

Jul 09, 2026

ROATÁN, Honduras, July 9, 2026. – Following the preliminary inquiry and official registration of the participating teams, everything is in place for the start of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour Seventh Stop, set to take place from July 10 to 12 at the spectacular Tabyana Beach in West Bay, Roatán. The tournament will feature […]

Jul 09, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9, 2026. – The United States secured first place in Pool A and a direct berth to the semifinals of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup with a 3-1 (25-18, 25-14, 21-25, 25-18) victory over Canada on Thursday at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The three-time defending champions remain […]

Jul 09, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9, 2026. – The Dominican Republic rallied after dropping the opening set to defeat Costa Rica 3-1 (24-26, 25-17, 25-14, 25-19) and secure a direct berth in the semifinals of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. After Costa Rica edged the opening set […]

Jul 09, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9, 2026. – Mexico advanced to the quarterfinals of the NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup with a straight-set victory over Venezuela 3-0 (25-16, 25-17, 25-19) on Thursday at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. Mexico controlled the match from start to finish and used the opportunity to rotate its lineup, giving […]

Jul 09, 2026

July 9, 2026.- Canada rallied after dropping the opening set to defeat Belgium in four sets, while the United States saw its seven-match winning streak come to an end with a five-set loss to Poland. Canada Rallies to Defeat Belgium Canada earned its seventh victory of the 2026 Volleyball Nations League after coming from behind […]

Jul 09, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9, 2026. – Belize secured its first victory at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U-21 Pan American Cup with a straight-set win (25-20, 25-19, 26-24) over the U.S. Virgin Islands in Thursday’s opening match at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The victory sends Belize to Friday’s quarterfinal round, while the U.S. Virgin […]

Jul 08, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 8, 2026. – The United States remained unbeaten in the preliminary round of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup after defeating Mexico in straight sets 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-18) on Wednesday at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The Americans improved to a 2-0 record, while Mexico dropped to 0-2. […]

Jul 08, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 8, 2026. – Canada earned its second consecutive victory at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup with a 3-0 (25-16, 25-13, 25-20) win over Venezuela on Wednesday at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The victory improved Canada’s record to 2-0 in Pool A, while Venezuela dropped to 0-2. Canada […]

Jul 08, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 8, 2026.– The Dominican Republic remained unbeaten at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup after defeating the U.S. Virgin Islands in straight sets, 3-0 (25-17, 25-17, 25-10), on Wednesday at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The victory improved the Dominican Republic’s record to 2-0 in the preliminary round, while […]

Jul 08, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 8, 2026. – Costa Rica rallied from a first-set loss to defeat Belize 3-1 (19-25, 25-11, 25-9, 28-26) on Wednesday, the second day of competition at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup. Costa Rica improved to 2-0 in Pool B, while Belize dropped to 0-2. After dropping the opening set, […]

Jul 08, 2026

ROATÁN, Honduras, July 8, 2026. – For the first time in its history, the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour will make its way to the spectacular beaches of Roatán, Honduras, where the seventh stop of the 2026 circuit will be held from July 10 to 12. The iconic Tabyana Beach in West Bay will host the […]

Jul 08, 2026

July 8, 2026. – The United States and Canada opened the final week of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Women’s Preliminary Phase with important victories in Japan and China, respectively. Meanwhile, Dominican Republic opposite Gaila González reached the 1,000-point milestone in VNL history, and despite a five-set loss, the Caribbean side earned a valuable point […]

Jul 07, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 7, 2026. – Defending champion United States opened its quest for a fourth consecutive title with a convincing 3-0 (25-13, 25-21, 25-15) victory over Venezuela in Pool A on the opening day of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The Americans controlled the […]

Jul 07, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 7, 2026. – Canada battled back from a 2-1 deficit in sets to defeat Mexico in a thrilling five-set battle, 3-2 (25-19, 18-25, 21-25, 25-23, 18-16), in Pool A action on opening day of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. After taking the […]

Jul 07, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 7, 2026. – Costa Rica opened its Pool B campaign at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup with a straight-set victory over the U.S. Virgin Islands, 3-0 (25-11, 25-13, 25-22), on Tuesday at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. Costa Rica controlled the match from the opening set, dominating in […]

Jul 07, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 7, 2026. – The Dominican Republic opened Pool B of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup with a straight-set victory over Belize, 3-0 (25-14, 25-20, 25-21), on Tuesday at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The Dominicans controlled the match offensively, leading Belize in attacks (46-24). Belize finished with a […]

Jul 06, 2026

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 6, 2026. – The NORCECA Volleyball Confederation and its President, Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, express their deepest sorrow following the tragic passing of Venezuelan national team captain Willner Rivas, his wife,  Mariángel Pérez, and their son, Theo in the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela. Rivas was one of the most respected […]

Jul 06, 2026

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, July 6, 2026.- The FIVB warmly welcomed a distinguished delegation from the Japan Volleyball Association (JVA) to Volleyball House last week – the first visit by the JVA since the new FIVB leadership was elected, and a powerful signal of the ever-deepening partnership between the two organisations. The delegation was led by JVA […]

Jul 06, 2026

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, July 6, 2026.– From July 12 to 16, the National Gymnasium in San José, Costa Rica, will host the third edition of the AFECAVOL Central American Men’s Final Four Championship. The competition will bring together the top four teams from the 12th Central American Games: Costa Rica, champion of the event; Nicaragua, […]

Jul 06, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 6, 2026 – A total of eight national teams completed the preliminary inspection and credentialing process on Monday ahead of the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup, which will take place from July 7 to 12 at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. The United States enters the tournament seeking its […]

Jul 05, 2026

GSTAAD, Switzerland, July 5, 2026. – The United States earned three medals at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Gstaad Elite, highlighted by Kristen Cruz and Taryn Brasher’s third consecutive women’s title, while Kelly Cheng and Megan Kraft claimed silver in the all-American final and Trevor Crabb and Chase Budinger secured silver in the men’s […]

Jul 05, 2026

FRIGATE BAY, St. Kitts, July 5, 2026. – The St. Kitts Amateur Volleyball Association (SKAVA), in collaboration with the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) and the NORCECA Volleyball Confederation, will host the 2026 ECVA U20 Men’s and Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship from July 10–12 on the sands of Frigate Bay. The zonal championship will bring […]

Jul 05, 2026

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 4, 2026. – Guatemala’s Kamila Morales was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the II AFECAVOL Girls’ U17 Central American Volleyball Championship after leading her country to its first-ever title in the category. Morales was one of the tournament’s most consistent performers. She scored 25 points against Belize during the pool […]

Jul 05, 2026

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 4, 2026. – Guatemala captured the gold medal at the II AFECAVOL Girls’ U17 Central American Volleyball Championship after defeating host Honduras in a thrilling five-set final, 3-2 (29-27, 16-25, 25-20, 22-25, 20-18), in a match that remained undecided until the very last point. In front of a packed crowd at Jorge […]

Jul 04, 2026

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 4, 2026. – Costa Rica staged a remarkable comeback after dropping the first two sets to defeat Belize 3-2 (22-25, 25-27, 25-19, 25-21, 15-13) and capture the bronze medal at the II AFECAVOL Girls’ U17 Central American Volleyball Championship. Belize set the tone early by edging a closely contested opening set. In […]

Jul 03, 2026

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 3, 2026. – Backed by a passionate home crowd, Honduras staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Costa Rica 3-2 (25-21, 20-25, 21-25, 25-20, 15-12) and advance to the final of the II AFECAVOL Girls’ U17 Central American Championship in a thrilling match highlighted by an intense serving battle that produced 41 aces […]

Jul 03, 2026

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 3, 2026. – Guatemala rallied from one set down to defeat Belize 3-1 (19-25, 25-17, 25-20, 25-17) and advance to the final of the II AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Volleyball Championship. Guatemala, the undefeated winner of Pool A, will face the winner of the semifinal between Honduras and Costa Rica for […]

Jul 03, 2026

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 3, 2026. – Nicaragua closed its campaign at the II AFECAVOL Girls’ U17 Central American Volleyball Championship with a straight-set 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-18) victory over El Salvador to secure fifth place in the tournament. Nicaragua held a clear advantage in attacks (35-19) and service points (10-5). El Salvador scored the only […]

Jul 03, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 3, 2026. – The 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup is set to take place from July 7 to 12 at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio, where eight national teams will compete for the continental title. The participating teams are divided into two pools. Pool A features Canada, Mexico, the […]

Jul 02, 2026

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 2, 2026. – Belize completed the semifinal lineup of the II AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Volleyball Championship by defeating El Salvador 3-0 (25-9, 25-14, 25-15) in the final quarterfinal match. With the victory, Belize advanced to face Pool A winner Guatemala in the semifinals, while Pool B winner Honduras will take […]

Jul 02, 2026

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 2, 2026. – Costa Rica secured its place in the semifinals of the II AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Volleyball Championship with a 3-0 (25-20, 25-17, 25-20) victory over Nicaragua in the first quarterfinal match. Costa Rica will learn its semifinal opponent following the match between Belize and El Salvador, which will […]

Jul 01, 2026

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 1, 2026. – Belize secured second place in Pool B of the II AFECAVOL Girls’ U17 Central American Championship with a 3-0 (25-16, 25-20, 25-19) victory over Nicaragua in the final day of pool play. With the result, Belize will face El Salvador, the third-place team from Pool A, in Thursday’s quarterfinals. […]

Jul 01, 2026

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 1, 2026. – Guatemala secured first place in Pool A and a direct berth to the semifinals of the II AFECAVOL Girls’ U17 Central American Championship with a 3-0 (25-12, 25-22, 26-24) victory over Costa Rica, completing a remarkable nine-point comeback in the third set to finish the pool stage undefeated without […]

Jul 01, 2026

June 30, 2026.- Two Olympic sports were united at Volleyball House on Olympic Day, as leaders of the FIVB and the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) met to discuss potential areas of collaboration, continuing a dialogue between two of the world’s most popular Olympic sports.  The FIVB delegation, led by President Fabio Azevedo, sat down with ITTF leadership […]

Jun 30, 2026

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, June 30, 2026. – Honduras defeated Nicaragua 3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-12) to secure first place in Pool B and a direct berth to the semifinals of the II AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Volleyball Championship at Jorge Galeano Volleyball Gymnasium in the Simón Azcona Sports Complex. The hosts completed the pool stage with […]

Jun 30, 2026

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, June 30, 2026. – Costa Rica opened the II AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Volleyball Championship with a 3-1 (25-14, 22-25, 25-16, 25-15) victory over El Salvador in Pool A at Jorge Galeano Volleyball Gymnasium in the Simón Azcona Sports Complex. With the win, Costa Rica will face Guatemala on Wednesday, July 1, […]

Jun 29, 2026

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, June 29, 2026. – Backed by a packed crowd at Jorge Galeano Volleyball Gymnasium, Honduras earned a dramatic 3-2 (25-22, 14-25, 25-9, 20-25, 15-13) victory over Belize in Pool B on the opening day of the II AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Volleyball Championship. After edging a closely contested opening set, the hosts […]

Jun 29, 2026

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, June 29, 2026. – Guatemala opened its campaign with a convincing 3-0 (25-19, 25-11, 25-12) victory over El Salvador on the opening day of the II AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Volleyball Championship. Serving was one of Guatemala’s biggest weapons, as the team recorded 15 service points, including five by Angie Villatoro and […]

Jun 28, 2026

June 28, 2027.- The United States returned to its winning ways with a victory over Serbia, while Canada suffered its fifth five-set loss of the season and Cuba completed the second week of the 2026 Men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) without a win. The VNL will now take a one-week break before resuming on July […]

Jun 28, 2026

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, June 28, 2026. – The II AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Championship officially got underway in Tegucigalpa with the preliminary inspection and registration process, during which participating teams completed their documentation and confirmed their entries for the tournament. The championship features six countries divided into two pools, introducing a new competition format for […]

Jun 28, 2026

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 28, 2026. – United States opposite hitter and team captain Kyler Wade was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2026 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup after leading his team to an undefeated run and a second consecutive tournament title on Sunday at the Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala […]

Jun 28, 2026

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 28, 2026. – The United States captured its second consecutive Men’s U21 Pan American Cup title after defeating Canada in straight sets 3-0 (25-15, 25-19, 25-14) in the gold medal match played at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. The Americans completed a perfect 5-0 tournament to win their second […]

Jun 28, 2026

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 28, 2026. – Costa Rica made history by claiming its first-ever bronze medal at the Men’s U21 Pan American Cup, defeating Mexico 3-1 (25-23, 16-25, 25-21, 25-19) in the bronze medal match at the Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. With the victory, Costa Rica finished the tournament with a […]

Jun 28, 2026

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 28, 2026. – Venezuela defeated the Dominican Republic 3-1 (25-21, 27-29, 25-22, 26-24) to claim fifth place at the U21 Pan American Cup, held at the Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. Venezuela closed the tournament with its second victory over the Dominican Republic, having also defeated the Caribbean side […]

Jun 28, 2026

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 28, 2026. – Guatemala closed its campaign at the 2026 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup with a 3-0 (25-17, 25-13, 25-16) victory over Nicaragua to finish in seventh place at the tournament, held at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. Guatemala controlled the match with advantages of 31-22 in kills, […]

Jun 27, 2026

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 27, 2026. – Canada survived an intense five-set battle to defeat Mexico 3-2 (22-25, 25-23, 25-22, 30-32, 15-10) and advance to the final of the 2026 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup, to be played this Sunday at the Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium. The final will once again feature Canada and defending […]

Jun 27, 2026

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 27, 2026. – The United States defeated Costa Rica in straight sets 3-0 (25-14, 27-25, 25-18) to advance to the final of the 2026 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup, where it will seek its second consecutive title on Sunday at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium. It will be the United States’ third […]

Jun 27, 2026

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 27, 2026. – Venezuela rallied from one set down to defeat Nicaragua 3-1 (23-25, 25-23, 25-19, 25-16) and secure a place in the fifth-place match at the 2026 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup, being held at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. Venezuela will face the Dominican Republic for fifth […]

Jun 27, 2026

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 27, 2026. – The Dominican Republic defeated host Guatemala in straight sets 3-0 (25-23, 27-25, 25-23) to earn a place in the fifth-place match at the 2026 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup, being held at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. The Dominican Republic will face the winner between Venezuela […]

Jun 27, 2026

June 27, 2026.- The United States, playing in France, and Canada, competing in Slovenia, suffered tough defeats against Japan and Bulgaria, respectively, in the 2026 Men’s Volleyball Nations League. United States Squanders Two Leads, Falls to Japan Men’s VNL leaders Japan rallied twice to defeat the United States 3-2 (18-25, 25-21, 20-25, 25-22, 15-13), preserving […]

Jun 26, 2026

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 26, 2026. – Costa Rica staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Venezuela 3-2 (25-17, 25-27, 18-25, 25-20, 15-10) and secure its place in the semifinals of the Men’s U21 Pan American Cup at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. With the victory, Costa Rica will face defending champion United States […]

Jun 26, 2026

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 26, 2026. – Mexico defeated Guatemala in straight sets 3-0 (25-23, 25-13, 25-22) in the quarterfinals of the Men’s U21 Pan American Cup to secure its place in the semifinals, joining the United States and Canada, who had already advanced as pool winners. The semifinal matchups, scheduled for Saturday, will be […]

Jun 26, 2026

June 26, 2026.- Canada suffered its second loss in week two of the 2026 Men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) in Slovenia, while Cuba, competing in France, further complicated its campaign after dropping its seventh consecutive match of the season. Canada Falls to Ukraine Despite showing strong stretches of play, Canada fell 1-3 (19-25, 23-25, 25-18, […]

Jun 26, 2026

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, June 26, 2026. – The second edition of the AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central American Championship will take place from June 29 to July 4 at Jorge Galeano Gymnasium in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, bringing together six national teams from across the region to compete for the Central American title. The participating teams have been divided […]

Jun 25, 2026

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 25, 2026. – Canada secured first place in Pool B and a direct berth to the semifinals of the 2026 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup after defeating host Guatemala 3-0 (25-21, 25-13, 26-24) on Thursday at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium. With the victory, Canada completed the pool stage undefeated and advanced […]

Jun 25, 2026

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 25, 2026. – Costa Rica secured its place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup with a commanding 3-0 (25-17, 25-12, 25-20) victory over Nicaragua on Thursday at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. With a 2-1 record, Costa Rica advanced to the knockout stage and […]

Jun 25, 2026

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 25, 2026. – The United States secured first place in Pool A and a direct berth in the semifinals of the 2026 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup with a straight-set 3-0 (25-23, 25-15, 25-20) victory over Mexico on the third day of competition at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. […]

Jun 25, 2026

June 25, 2026.- The United States claimed its fifth victory of the 2026 Men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) by defeating Iran in straight sets, while Cuba remained winless after falling to France in a five-set thriller. United States Defeats Iran for Fifth Victory The United States swept Iran 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 31-29) to earn its […]

Jun 25, 2026

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 25, 2026. – Venezuela claimed its first victory at the 2026 Men’s U21 Pan American Cup, defeating the Dominican Republic in straight sets 3-0 (25-18, 25-17, 25-21) to secure third place in Pool A and advance to the quarterfinals, where it will face the second-place team from Pool B. On behalf […]

Jun 25, 2026

June 25, 2026.- As the countdown to World Volleyball Day on 7 July continues, the celebrations ramp up today with the opening of the campaign’s biggest prize yet – a seven-day trip to a 2026 Volleyball Nations League Finals, or another 2026 FIVB Volleyball or Beach Volleyball event of your choice*.  It’s the final chapter in a giveaway series that has put prizes into the […]

Jun 24, 2026

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 24, 2026. – Guatemala earned its first victory at the Men’s U21 Pan American Cup by defeating Nicaragua in straight sets, 3-0 (25-19, 25-19, 25-20), leveling its Pool B record at 1-1 at the Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium. Guatemala will face the only unbeaten team in the pool, Canada (2-0), on […]

Jun 24, 2026

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 24, 2026. – Canada had to dig deep to remain unbeaten in Pool B of the Men’s U21 Pan American Cup, defeating Costa Rica in a thrilling five-set battle, 3-2 (22-25, 25-22, 25-18, 22-25, 15-11), at the Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. On the final day of pool play, […]

Jun 24, 2026

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, June 24, 2026. – Mexico earned its second consecutive victory at the Men’s U21 Pan American Cup by defeating the Dominican Republic in straight sets, 3-0 (25-12, 25-23, 25-18), at the Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium in Guatemala City. With both teams unbeaten, Mexico and the United States will meet in the final […]