Women make a strong start in Beach Volleyball at Santiago 2023

Women make a strong start in Beach Volleyball at Santiago 2023

Oct 21, 2023

SANTIAGO, Chile, October 21, 2023.- The women's beach volleyball tournament of the Pan American Games Santiago 2023 kicked off on Saturday, October 21, with the top-ranked pairs securing their victories without much trouble.

Exciting matchups in the men's Beach Volleyball at Santiago 2023

Exciting matchups in the men's Beach Volleyball at Santiago 2023

Oct 21, 2023

SANTIAGO, Chile, October 21, 2023.- The men's Beach Volleyball tournament of the Pan American Games Santiago 2023 kicked off on Saturday, October 21, with some tightly contested matches and others that ended quickly.

Dominican Republic celebrates first victory at Santiago 2023

Dominican Republic celebrates first victory at Santiago 2023

Oct 21, 2023

SANTIAGO, Chile, October 21, 2023.- Defending champions Dominican Republic celebrated their first victory at the nineteenth edition of the Pan American Games Santiago 2023 after defeating hosts Chile in straight sets (25-18, 25-17, 25-11) at Arena Parque O’Higgins on Saturday night.

Mexico takes down Colombia at Santiago 2023 opening day

Mexico takes down Colombia at Santiago 2023 opening day

Oct 21, 2023

SANTIAGO, Chile, 21 de octubre de 2023.- Mexico took down Colombia 3-0 (25-22, 25-13, 25-14) at the opening day of the Women’s Volleyball Tournament of the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games in Arena Parque O’Higgins.

A great atmosphere in Santiago 2023 beach volleyball

A great atmosphere in Santiago 2023 beach volleyball

Oct 21, 2023

SANTIAGO, Chile, October 21, 2023. Beach volleyball at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games began this Saturday, October 21, with a large number of fans who filled the Beach Volleyball Center in Peñalolén Park.

Argentina starts the Pan American Games with win over Puerto Rico

Argentina starts the Pan American Games with win over Puerto Rico

Oct 21, 2023

SANTIAGO, Chile, October 21, 2023.- Argentina started the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games with a 3-1 (25-17, 25-18, 17-25, 25-19) win over Puerto Rico at the Women’s Volleyball Tournament on Saturday in Arena Parque O’Higgins.

Brazil wins Santiago 2023 opening match to Cuba

Brazil wins Santiago 2023 opening match to Cuba

Oct 21, 2023

SANTIAGO, Chile, October 21, 2023.- Brazil opened the Women’s Volleyball Tournament at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games with 3-0 (25-14, 25-16, 25-14) at the Arena Parque O’Higgins.

Spectacular high-level expected at Pan American Beach Volleyball

Spectacular high-level expected at Pan American Beach Volleyball

Oct 20, 2023

SANTIAGO, Chile, October 20, 2023.- The Beach Volleyball Tournament at the Pan American Games Santiago 2023 will kick off on Saturday at the Beach Volleyball Center in Parque Peñalolén that features two spectacular courts ready for a high-level competition.

Melissa and Brandie Canada’s Santiago 2023 Opening Ceremony flag bearers

Melissa and Brandie Canada’s Santiago 2023 Opening Ceremony flag bearers

Oct 20, 2023

SANTIAGO, Chile, October 20, 2023.- The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) announced that beach volleyball partners Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson will be Team Canada’s flag bearers for the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games Opening Ceremony. 

Jamaica Volleyball Association receives a donation to safeguard their athletes

Jamaica Volleyball Association receives a donation to safeguard their athletes

Oct 20, 2023

KINGSTON, Jamaica, October 20, 2023.- The Jamaica Volleyball Association (JaVA) was received the donation of an automated external defibrillators (AEDs) by Team Jamaica Bickle (TJB).

Women’s Volleyball Head Coaches in Santiago 2023 give their impressions

Women’s Volleyball Head Coaches in Santiago 2023 give their impressions

Oct 19, 2023

SANTIAGO, Chile, October 19, 2023.- The Head Coaches of the teams competing at the Women’s Volleyball Tournament of the 2023 Santiago Pan American Games to be held at the Arena Parque O’Higgins, gave their first impressions.

FIVB President Receives Warm Welcome In Mexico During The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships

FIVB President Receives Warm Welcome In Mexico During The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships

Oct 18, 2023

October 18, 2023.- Media, fans and beach volleyball enthusiasts warmly welcomed FIVB President Dr Ary S. Graça F° during his stay in Mexico for the magnificent FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships, showcasing the nations enthusiasm and passion for sport, that concluded on October 15 in Tlaxcala.

Beach Volleyball brings together 32 teams at Santiago 2023

Beach Volleyball brings together 32 teams at Santiago 2023

Oct 17, 2023

SANTIAGO, Chile, October 17, 2023 - The Beach Volleyball tournament at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games to be held at the Beach Volleyball Center at Peñalolén Park from October 21 to 27 will bring together 32 teams, with 16 pairs per gender.

Pan American Games Santiago 2023 begins with Women’s Volleyball

Pan American Games Santiago 2023 begins with Women’s Volleyball

Oct 17, 2023

SANTIAGO, CHILE, October 17, 2023 - The Volleyball competition at the Pan American Games Santiago 2023 will kick off with the Women’s Volleyball tournament from October 21 to October 26 at Parque O’Higgins Arena.

Dr. Ary Graça praises the World Championship in Tlaxcala and the Mexican Volleyball Federation

Dr. Ary Graça praises the World Championship in Tlaxcala and the Mexican Volleyball Federation

Oct 16, 2023

TLAXCALA, Mexico, October 15, 2023 – FIVB President, Dr. Ary Graça, commended the organization of the 2023 Beach Volleyball World Championship in Tlaxcala, Mexico, during a meeting with the President of the Mexican Volleyball Federation, Jesús Perales Navarro.

141st International Olympic Committee Session extends Luis Mejía IOC Member status

141st International Olympic Committee Session extends Luis Mejía IOC Member status

Oct 16, 2023

MUMBAI, India, October 16, 2023.- During the 141st International Olympic Committee -IOC- Session taking place in Mumbai, India from October 15 to 17, voted to approve the extension of the terms of office for four years to Luis Mejía Oviedo, President of Centro Caribe Sports, as a Member of the IOC.

Arena Parque O'Higgins to Host Volleyball at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games

Arena Parque O'Higgins to Host Volleyball at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games

Oct 16, 2023

SANTIAGO, Chile, October 16, 2023.- The Arena Parque O'Higgins will be the official competition hall for the Women’s and Men’s Volleyball tournaments at the nineteenth Pan American Games Santiago 2023, that start on October 20.

A look ahead of Beach Volleyball at the Pan American Games

A look ahead of Beach Volleyball at the Pan American Games

Oct 16, 2023

SANTIAGO, Chile, October 16, 2023.- The Beach Volleyball double gender tournament at the 2023 Pan American Sports Games will take place at Peñalolén Park in the City of Santiago, Chile, from October 21 to 27.

Cheng and Hughes dethrone Duda and Ana Patrícia to become world champions in Mexico

Cheng and Hughes dethrone Duda and Ana Patrícia to become world champions in Mexico

Oct 15, 2023

TLAXCALA, Mexico, October 15, 2023.- The United States are back at the top of the women’s podium at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships after 14 years as Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes triumphed in the 14th edition of the tournament, which came to an end on Sunday in Tlaxcala.

Jamaar Cropper from St. Vincent and the Grenadines ECVA U23 MVP

Jamaar Cropper from St. Vincent and the Grenadines ECVA U23 MVP

Oct 15, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, October 15, 2023.- Jammar Cropper from St. Vincent and the Grenadines was named the MVP of the second edition of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Male U23 Championship, that took place at the Multi-Purpose Sports Center, in Road Town, Tortola, from October 11-15.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines are the ECVA U23 Male Champions

St. Vincent and the Grenadines are the ECVA U23 Male Champions

Oct 15, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, October 15, 2023. - St. Vincent and the Grenadines are the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) U23 Male Champions, after overcoming a pesky St. Kitts and Nevis in a five-set thriller (25-18, 24-26, 27-25, 23-25, 15-6).

Dominica win bronze at the ECVA U23 Male Championship

Dominica win bronze at the ECVA U23 Male Championship

Oct 15, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola,  October 15, 2023. - Dominica are the bronze medal winners of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) U23 Male Championship. They dominated St. Maarten in match 23, three straight sets, to claim the hardware 3-0 (25-23, 25-5, 25-20).

St. Kitts and Nevis into ECVA U23 final after defeating St. Maarten

St. Kitts and Nevis into ECVA U23 final after defeating St. Maarten

Oct 15, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, October 15, 2023. St. Kitts and Nevis are through to the final of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) U23 Male Championship, after beating St. Maarten 3 sets to 1, in a keenly contested match 22. The final scores were 25-17, 21-25, 25-21 and 25 15.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines storm to final with victory over Dominica

St. Vincent and the Grenadines storm to final with victory over Dominica

Oct 15, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, October 15, 2023. - St. Vincent and the Grenadines are into the final of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) U23 Male Championship, after humbling Dominica in three straight sets, in match 21. The match ended 25-17, 25-21 and 25 -9.

USA vs. Brazil rivalry to have another chapter in Tlaxcala final

USA vs. Brazil rivalry to have another chapter in Tlaxcala final

Oct 14, 2023

TLAXCALA, Mexico, October 14, 2023.- For the seventh time in 14 editions of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships and the first since 2011, beach volleyball powerhouses the United States and Brazil will meet in the gold medal match of the event, on Sunday, in Mexico.

St. Lucia claims consolation win over Antigua and Barbuda

St. Lucia claims consolation win over Antigua and Barbuda

Oct 14, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, October 14, 2023. - St. Lucia cruised past Antigua and Barbuda in a consolation pool B match-up, in match 20 of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) U23 Male Championship. Both teams did not advance out of pool play; St. Lucia won two matches and lost two, while Antigua and Barbuda was winless. The final scores were 25-8, 25-15, 25-8.

St. Maarten clinch semifinal spot; beat host BVI in thrilling 5 setter

St. Maarten clinch semifinal spot; beat host BVI in thrilling 5 setter

Oct 14, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, October 14, 2023. - St. Maarten are the fourth semifinalist in the ECVA U23 Male Championship after a thrilling five set victory over host the British Virgin Islands. The match 19 win was laced with emotion, stunning turning arounds and nail-biting rallies.

Grenada gets consolation victory over Anguilla

Grenada gets consolation victory over Anguilla

Oct 14, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, October 14, 2023. - Grenada secured a consolation victory over their pool A counterparts Anguilla, in match 18 of the ECVA U23 Male Championship. It was the sole win for Grenada, in four matches. Anguilla finished the tournament without registering a win. The final scores were 25 16, 25 16 and 25 19.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines book spot in semifinals

St. Vincent and the Grenadines book spot in semifinals

Oct 14, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola. October 14, 2023. - St. Vincent and the Grenadines are the third team to confirm a spot in the semifinals of the ECVA U23 Male Championship, in match 17. They overwhelmed pool B rivals Saba in three straight sets to finish with a record of three wins and one loss in pool play. The final scores were 25 7, 25 9 and 25 13.

St. Kitts and Nevis through to semifinals after win over St. Lucia

St. Kitts and Nevis through to semifinals after win over St. Lucia

Oct 14, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola. October 14, 2023. - St. Kitts and Nevis are through to the semifinal of the ECVA U23 Male Championship, after defeating St. Lucia in four sets, in match 15,. The two teams have been perennial rivals and the pool B match produced anxious moments, exceptional defense and commendable offence. The final score was 26 28, 25 14, 25 23 and 25 18. St. Kitts and Nevis boast an unblemished record in their four matches.

Dominica secure semifinal spot with win over Anguilla

Dominica secure semifinal spot with win over Anguilla

Oct 14, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola. October 14, 2023. - Dominica formally secured their spot in the semifinal of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) U23 Male Championship after victory over Anguilla in their pool A clash. Dominica won all four matches that they played. The final scores were 25 19, 25 13 and 25 19.

Americans Hughes/Cheng and Nuss/Kloth to meet in Semifinals

Americans Hughes/Cheng and Nuss/Kloth to meet in Semifinals

Oct 13, 2023

TLAXCALA, Mexico, October 13, 2023.- The women’s semifinals of the 2023 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships will have an All-American duel and a battle between duos from Brazil and Australia on Saturday in Tlaxcala. The matchups were set at the conclusion of the quarterfinal round of the tournament in Mexico, on Friday.

Trevor Crabb and Theo Brunner make it to the semifinals

Trevor Crabb and Theo Brunner make it to the semifinals

Oct 13, 2023

TLAXCALA, Mexico, October 13, 2023.- Trevor Crabb and Theodore Brunner of the United States beat Brazilians Pedro Solberg and Gustavo 'Guto' Carvalhaes on Friday to make it into the men’s semifinals of the 2023 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championship.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Cropper stars in victory over Antigua and Barbuda

St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Cropper stars in victory over Antigua and Barbuda

Oct 13, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, October 13, 2023.- St. Vincent and the Grenadines made it clear they are eyeing a berth to the semifinal round of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) U23 Male Championship with a convincing victory Antigua and Barbuda. The victors cruised to a 25-14, 25-13, 25-16 win.

British Virgin Islands outlast Grenada to win a thrilling five set marathon

British Virgin Islands outlast Grenada to win a thrilling five set marathon

Oct 13, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, October 13, 2023. - Hosts British Virgin Islands won a thrilling five set encounter against Grenada to keep their hopes of moving out of pool (B) play alive. The final attack from the BVI that drizzled past the Grenada block, then dropping to the ground, sent the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex into a frenzy. The final scores were 17-25, 26-24, 22-25, 25-22 and 17 15.

Third victory for St. Kitts and Nevis, without conceding a set

Third victory for St. Kitts and Nevis, without conceding a set

Oct 13, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, October 13, 2023. - St. Kitts and Nevis have secured their third win at the ECVA U23 Male Championship. The win  in match 12  of the championship, also guarantees their advancing out of pool play. Victory came at the expense of Saba. It also means that St. Kitts and Nevis have won all their matches (pool A) without conceding a set. On the flip side, Saba are still seeking their first victory.

Dominica first to reach three wins in ECVA U23 Male Championship

Dominica first to reach three wins in ECVA U23 Male Championship

Oct 13, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, October 13, 2023. -  Dominica is the first to three wins in the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) U23 Male Championship. They rallied from one set down to claim victory over St. Maarten, in match 11 of the championship.

St. Kitts and Nevis add second win to their tally with barrage of aces

St. Kitts and Nevis add second win to their tally with barrage of aces

Oct 13, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Ocotber 13, 2023.- Players from St. Kitts and Nevis combined for seventeen (17) aces to register their second win in a row, and dispatch Antigua and Barbuda in straight sets, in match 10, at the Multi-Purpose Sport Complex. St. Kitts and Nevis dominated from the onset to overcome their pool B rival, in the ECVA U23 Male Championship.

Second win in as many games for Dominica

Second win in as many games for Dominica

Oct 13, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, October 13, 2023.  -- Dominica overwhelmed host British Virgin Islands in three straight sets to add another victory to their tally. The match 8 win was the culminating match of day 2 at the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) U23 Male Championship. The final scores were 25 13, 25 7 and 25 13.

St. Lucia rebounds with straight sets victory over Saba

St. Lucia rebounds with straight sets victory over Saba

Oct 13, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, October 13, 2023. -- St. Lucia recovered from a sluggish start and trading points with Saba to register a straight sets victory. The match nine (9) victory for St. Lucia, at the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) U23 Male Championship was their first of the tournament, putting their record to one win and won loss. Team Saba is now resigned to two losses.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines win ‘thriller in Tortola’

St. Vincent and the Grenadines win ‘thriller in Tortola’

Oct 13, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola. October 13, 2023. -- St. Vincent and the Grenadines downed their neighbours St. Lucia in a five set thriller, at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex yesterday, October 12. The pool B clash was match seven (7) of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) U23 Male Championship.

Canada and two USA teams move into the Women’s quarterfinals

Canada and two USA teams move into the Women’s quarterfinals

Oct 12, 2023

TLAXCALA, Mexico, October 12, 2023.- Kloth/Nuss, Hughes/Cheng from the United States and Melissa/Brandie of Canada move into the women’s quarterfinals of the 2023 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championship after the Round of 16 was completed across four Mexican cities on Thursday.

Both USA Men duos make it to Quartefinals

Both USA Men duos make it to Quartefinals

Oct 12, 2023

TLAXCALA, Mexico, October 12, 2023.- Theo Brunner/Trevor Crabb and Miles Partrain/Andy Benesh of the United States made into the men’s quarterfinals of the 2023 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championship winning thier Round of 16 matches on Thursday.

Two wins in one day for St. Maarten

Two wins in one day for St. Maarten

Oct 12, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, October 12, 2023.- It is two wins in one day for St. Maarten at the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) U23 Male Championship. Both wins came on day 2 of competition for the pool A team.

Winning start for Antigua and Barbuda

Winning start for Antigua and Barbuda

Oct 12, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola. October 12, 2023.  -Antigua and Barbuda were able to overcome some stubborn resistance from Saba to win their pool B match in four (4) sets; 25-21, 18-25, 25-23 and 25-14.

St. Kitts and Nevis register first match victory

St. Kitts and Nevis register first match victory

Oct 12, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, October 12, 2023.  - Team St. Kitts and Nevis scored a straight sets victory over St. Vincent and the Grenadines, as both teams opened their match accounts at the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) U23 Male Championship. St. Kitts and Nevis won 25-22, 25-16 and 25-22. This was a pool B encounter (match 4).

St. Maarten open their account with a win; Grenada suffers second loss

St. Maarten open their account with a win; Grenada suffers second loss

Oct 12, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola. October 12, 2023. - St. Maarten started their Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) U23 Male championship campaign with a win, at the expense of Team Grenada, in match three of the championship. St. Maarten won in three straight sets; 25-19, 26-24 and 25-7.

NORCECA and FIVB Mourns Passing of Volleyball Family Member Mark Tennant from Canada

NORCECA and FIVB Mourns Passing of Volleyball Family Member Mark Tennant from Canada

Oct 12, 2023

October 12, 2023.- NORCECA and the FIVB is deeply saddened by the passing of Mark Tennant from Canada, whose contributions to the sport of volleyball spanned over four decades, encompassing roles as a player, coach, technical leader and international representative.

Seven NORCECA teams make it to the Round of 16 in Mexico

Seven NORCECA teams make it to the Round of 16 in Mexico

Oct 11, 2023

TLAXCALA, Mexico, October 11, 2023.- Seven NORCECA teams remain in competition at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championship in Tlaxcala, advancing into Thursday’s Round of 16.

Wattley and Panchoo lead host BVI charge over Anguilla

Wattley and Panchoo lead host BVI charge over Anguilla

Oct 11, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, October 11, 2023. - The British Virgin Islands (BVI) started off their ECVA U23 Male Championship campaign with victory, as they subdued Anguilla in three straight sets 25-23, 25-22, 25-13, in Match 2.

Dominica comes out victorious in match 1 of the ECVA U23 Male Championship

Dominica comes out victorious in match 1 of the ECVA U23 Male Championship

Oct 11, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, 11 de octubre de 2023. - En el partido 1 del Campeonato Masculino Sub-23 de ECVA, Dominica registró su primera victoria con un resultado de 3-0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-23) sobre Granada, en un enfrentamiento del Grupo A en el Complejo Deportivo Multiusos.

Host BVI play Anguilla and Grenada competes against Dominica to Start ECVA U23 Male Championship

Host BVI play Anguilla and Grenada competes against Dominica to Start ECVA U23 Male Championship

Oct 11, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, BVI. October 11, 2023. - The two zones of play have been confirmed ahead of the start of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) U23 Male Volleyball Championship, which commences today, October 11.

Pavan/McBain and Evans/Budinger advance to the Round of 32 in Mexico

Pavan/McBain and Evans/Budinger advance to the Round of 32 in Mexico

Oct 10, 2023

TLAXCALA, Mexico, October 10, 2023.- Canadians Sarah Pavan and Molly McBain and USA’s Miles Evans and Chase Budinger earned a second chance at the 2023 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships on Tuesday by winning their ‘lucky loser’ matches in Mexico and remaining alive in the tournament.

Dominican Republic travels to a training camp in Brazil

Dominican Republic travels to a training camp in Brazil

Oct 10, 2023

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October 10, 2023 – Dominican Women, “The Queens of the Caribbean”, current Central American and Caribbean champions, NORCECA champions, and already qualified for the Paris Olympics, departed for Brazil on Tuesday, where they will undergo a training camp in preparation to successfully defend their crown at the upcoming 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, starting on October 20.

ECVA U23 Male Championship Serves Off in Tortola on Wednesday

ECVA U23 Male Championship Serves Off in Tortola on Wednesday

Oct 10, 2023

Road Town, Tortola BVI. October 10, 2023. - Ten countries are confirmed for the historic second edition of the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Male U23 Championship, at the Multi-Purpose Sports Center, in Road Town, Tortola, from October 11-15.

Cuba’s Alayo/Diaz and Canada’s Schachter/Dearing move forward in Tlaxcala

Cuba’s Alayo/Diaz and Canada’s Schachter/Dearing move forward in Tlaxcala

Oct 10, 2023

TLAXCALA, Mexico, October 10, 2023.- Cuba’s Jorge Alayo/Noslen Diaz and Canada’s Sam Schachter/Daniel Dearing advanced to the Round of 32 at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championship in Tlaxcala, Mexico.

Three USA Men duos move forward in Tlaxcala

Three USA Men duos move forward in Tlaxcala

Oct 09, 2023

TLAXCALA, Mexico, October 9, 2023.- American duos Andy Benesh/Miles Partain, Theo Brunner/Trevor Crabb, and Chase Budinger/Miles Evans, became on Sunday one of the first men’s teams to advance to the elimination rounds in the Tlaxcala 2023 Beach Volleyball World Championship.

Four NORCECA Women teams with 2-0 record guaranteed to move on in Tlaxcala

Four NORCECA Women teams with 2-0 record guaranteed to move on in Tlaxcala

Oct 09, 2023

TLAXCALA, Mexico, October 9, 2023.- With two wins, Americans Taryn Kloth/Kristen Nuss, Sarah Hughes/Kelly Cheng and Julia Scoles/Betsi Flint, and Canadians Brandie Wilkerson/Melissa Humana-Paredes are guaranteed a spot in the Round of 32 in the 2023 Tlaxcala 2023 Beach Volleyball World Championship.

Canada earns a berth to the Paris 2024 Olympics!

Canada earns a berth to the Paris 2024 Olympics!

Oct 08, 2023

XI’AN, China, October 8, 2023.- Canada’s men’s team defeated Mexico 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-15) on Sunday at the Olympic Qualification Tournament (OQT) Pool C in Xi’an, China, earning a berth to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

United States snatch ticket to Paris 2024

United States snatch ticket to Paris 2024

Oct 07, 2023

TOKYO, Japan, October 7, 2023.- One day before the end of the FIVB Road to Paris Volleyball Qualifiers Pool B tournament in Tokyo, United States qualified for next year’s Olympic Games. USA will compete in the men’s volleyball Olympic tournament for the 13th time in history.

USA with big win over Slovenia, Canada beats Bulgaria, Cuba falls to Brazil

USA with big win over Slovenia, Canada beats Bulgaria, Cuba falls to Brazil

Oct 06, 2023

October 6, 2023.- United States earned a big win over Slovenia to remain undefeated, Canada swept Bulgaria and Cuba fell in a critical match to Brazil on Friday at the FIVB Road to Paris Volleyball Qualifiers.

United States leads Pool B, Canada and Cuba improve 3-1

United States leads Pool B, Canada and Cuba improve 3-1

Oct 05, 2023

October 4, 2023.- The United States leads Pool B, Canada and Cuba improve 3-1 after their victories on Wednesday at the FIVB Road to Paris Olympic Qualifiers.

United States undefeated, Canada and Cuba 2-1 at Olympic Qualifier

United States undefeated, Canada and Cuba 2-1 at Olympic Qualifier

Oct 03, 2023

October 3, 2023.- United States beat Türkiye in four sets, Canada lost a five-set thriller to Poland, Cuba swept Czechnia and Mexico lost to China at the FIVB Road to Paris Olympic Qualifier on Tuesday.

Historic Beach Volleyball World Championship in Tlaxcala starts Friday

Historic Beach Volleyball World Championship in Tlaxcala starts Friday

Oct 03, 2023

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October 3, 2023.- The pool phase of the 2023 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Champions is fully set to start with 96 teams representing 40 different countries to compete in Mexico from October 6-15.

Nuss & Kloth finish second at Paris Elite16

Nuss & Kloth finish second at Paris Elite16

Oct 02, 2023

PARIS, France, October 2, 2023.- For a second consecutive time, after the Hamburg Elite16 in August, Taryn Kloth & Kristen Nuss of the United States lost to top-seeded Duda/Ana Patricia of Brazil in the women’s final to settle for silver, their second on the Tour.

The United States wins men's gold in Punta Cana

The United States wins men's gold in Punta Cana

Oct 01, 2023

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 1, 2023.- In a match that went to the maximum of three sets, the United States couple Timothy Brewster/Kyle Friend took top honors in the Punta Cana Volleyball Classic for the second consecutive year, defeating the Canada duo Jake MacNeil/William Russell 2-1 (21-14, 16-21, 15-11).

Puerto Rico takes gold in Punta Cana

Puerto Rico takes gold in Punta Cana

Oct 01, 2023

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 1, 2023.- The Puerto Rican duo Allanis Navas/María González won the gold medal this sunday at the Fourth Stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour 2023 after beating the team of USA Lexy Denaburg/Molly Turner 2-0 (23-21, 21-11).

Canada upset another favorite, USA improve 2-0 and Cuba stands 1-1 in Olympic Qualifier

Canada upset another favorite, USA improve 2-0 and Cuba stands 1-1 in Olympic Qualifier

Oct 01, 2023

September, October 1, 2023.- Canada upset one more favorite defeating Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronze medalist and reigning South American champions Argentina, the United States swept Finland and Cuba first beat Ukraine and then fell to Germany in the FIVB Paris 2024 Qualifiers.

Two American duos, Mexico and Canada advance to the Semifinal in Punta Cana

Two American duos, Mexico and Canada advance to the Semifinal in Punta Cana

Sep 30, 2023

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 30, 2023.- The United States pairs formed by Timothy Brewster/Kyle Friend and Hagen Smith/Logan Webber, the Canadians Jake MacNeil/William Russell and the Mexicans Ricardo Galindo/Isaías Aguirre advanced this Saturday to the Semifinal of the fourth stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour 2023.

Two couples from the United States, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico are in the Punta Cana Semifinals

Two couples from the United States, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico are in the Punta Cana Semifinals

Sep 30, 2023

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 30, 2023.- Corine Quiggle/Sarah Murphy and Lexy Denaburg/Molly Turner from USA, accompanied by the Dominicans Bethania Almanzar/Julibeth Payano and Allanis Navas/María González from Puerto Rico are in the Semifinals of Women of the fourth stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour 2023 in Punta Cana.

Daniel Ralón is the MVP of the Under 23 in AFECAVOL

Daniel Ralón is the MVP of the Under 23 in AFECAVOL

Sep 30, 2023

David, Chiriquí, Panama, September 30, 2023 - Setter Daniel Ralón was declared the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the VI AFECAVOL Men’s Under 23 Central American Championship, which concluded Saturday at the La Basita Sports Center in David.

Guatemala Undefeated Champion after beating Honduras

Guatemala Undefeated Champion after beating Honduras

Sep 30, 2023

David, Chiriquí, Panama, September 30, 2023 - Guatemala defeated Honduras 3-0 (25-19, 25-15, 25-12) to finish undefeated with six victories at the VI AFECAVOL Men’s U23 Central Championship at the La Basita Sports Center in David.

Panama closes with a 3-2 win over El Salvador

Panama closes with a 3-2 win over El Salvador

Sep 30, 2023

David, Chiriquí, Panama, September 30, 2023 - Panama closed with an exciting victory over El Salvador 3-2 (15-25, 25-22, 27-29, 26-24, 15-11) at the VI AFECAVOL Men’s Under-23 Central American Championship, which ended this Saturday at La Basita Sports Center in David.

Nicaragua defeats Belize 3-0 and wins the Silver Medal

Nicaragua defeats Belize 3-0 and wins the Silver Medal

Sep 30, 2023

David, Chiriquí, Panama, September 30, 2023 - Nicaragua defeated Belize 3-0 (25-13, 26-24, 25-20) and won the Silver Medal at the VI AFECAVOL Men’s U23 Central American Championship at the La Basita Sports Center in David.

Canada wins battle of five-sets to Netherlands and USA sweeps Egypt at Olympic Qualifier

Canada wins battle of five-sets to Netherlands and USA sweeps Egypt at Olympic Qualifier

Sep 30, 2023

September 30, 2023.- Canada came out on the winning side of a five-set battle with Netherlands and United States beat Egypt on opening day at the FIVB Men’s Olympic Qualification Tournament.

Costa Ricans Williams/Quezada, Guatemalans Girón/Alvarado and Quiggle/Murphy from the United States with two wins

Costa Ricans Williams/Quezada, Guatemalans Girón/Alvarado and Quiggle/Murphy from the United States with two wins

Sep 29, 2023

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 29, 2023.- The Costa Rican couples of Angel Williams/Kianny Araya, Guatemala's Natalia Girón/Paola Alvarado and the USA couple Corinne Quiggle/Sarah Murphy achieved two wins at the start of the fourth stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour 2023 that is played on the courts located on Los Corales Beach in Punta Cana.

Four undefeated male duos in Punta Cana

Four undefeated male duos in Punta Cana

Sep 29, 2023

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 29, 2023.- The Guatemalan pair of Andy Blanco/Luis García, as well as Timothy Brewster/Kyle Friend and Hagen Smith/Logan Webber from the USA and Ricardo Galindo/Isaías Aguirre from Mexico remained undefeated on the first day of competition of the fourth stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour 2023.

Guatemala, five-time champion at AFECAVOL Men’s Under-23

Guatemala, five-time champion at AFECAVOL Men’s Under-23

Sep 29, 2023

David, Chiriquí, Panama, September 29, 2023 - Guatemala defeated Panama 3-1 (25-16, 20-25, 25-17, 25-17) and won its fifth title in the AFECAVOL Central American Men’s Championships with still one match left in the sixth edition of the tournament.

Nicaragua battles to defeat Honduras

Nicaragua battles to defeat Honduras

Sep 29, 2023

David, Chiriquí, Panama, September 29, 2023 - Nicaragua battled to defeat Honduras 3-1 (21-25, 25-22, 25-19, 25-20) and reached three wins with two losses at the VI AFECAVOL Men’s U23 Central American Championship at Centro Deportivo La Basita.

Costa Rica closes with victory against El Salvador

Costa Rica closes with victory against El Salvador

Sep 29, 2023

David, Chiriquí, Panama, September 29, 2023 - Costa Rica concluded the VI AFECAVOL Men’s U23 Central American Championship defeating El Salvador 3-0 (25-21, 25-16, 25-19) on the penultimate day of the event at Centro Deportivo La Basita.

Belize with strong victory over Honduras 

Belize with strong victory over Honduras 

Sep 28, 2023

David, Chiriquí, Panama, September 28, 2023 - Belize had no trouble defeating Honduras 3-0 (25-16, 25-13, 25-13) and reach three victories at the VI AFECAVOL Men’s U23 Central American Championship at La Basita Sports Center. 

Guatemala maintains unbeaten record by defeating Costa Rica 3-1

Guatemala maintains unbeaten record by defeating Costa Rica 3-1

Sep 28, 2023

David, Chiriquí, Panama, September 28, 2023 - Guatemala (4-0) continues its dominant performance after defeating Costa Rica 3-1 (22-25, 28-26, 25-16, 25-21) on day five of the VI AFECAVOL Men’s U23 Central American Championship at La Basita Sports Center.

The 2023 NORCECA Tour returns with its Fourth Stage in Punta Cana

The 2023 NORCECA Tour returns with its Fourth Stage in Punta Cana

Sep 27, 2023

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 27, 2023 - The action of the 2023 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour is back in action with its fourth stage at Playa Los Corales in Punta Cana from September 29 to October 1.

Canada, Cuba, Mexico and USA in Men Olympic Qualifier

Canada, Cuba, Mexico and USA in Men Olympic Qualifier

Sep 27, 2023

September 27, 2023.- NORCECA teams, Canada, Cuba, Mexico and the United States are all set to compete for a spot for Paris 2024 at the FIVB Men’s Olympic Qualifiers taking place in Brazil, Japan and China from September 30-October 8.

Belize earns second victory defeating Panama

Belize earns second victory defeating Panama

Sep 27, 2023

David, Chiriquí, Panama, September 27, 2023 - Belize secured a straight-set victory over Panama 3-0 (25-18, 25-22, 25-22) in the closing match of the fourth day of the VI AFECAVOL Men’s U23 Central American Championship at La Basita Sports Center.

Nicaragua wins five-set battle against Costa Rica

Nicaragua wins five-set battle against Costa Rica

Sep 27, 2023

David, Chiriquí, Panama, September 27, 2023 - Nicaragua rallied twice in the match to overcome Costa Rica 3-2 (22-25, 31-29, 19-25, 25-18, 15-12) on the fourth day of the VI AFECAVOL Men’s U23 Central American Championship at La Basita Sports Center.

Guatemala wins over El Salvador to remain undefeated

Guatemala wins over El Salvador to remain undefeated

Sep 27, 2023

David, Chiriquí, Panama, September 27, 2023 - Guatemala reached three victories with zero losses after prevailing over El Salvador 3-0 (25-22, 25-18, 25-21) on the fourth day of the VI AFECAVOL Men’s U23 Central American Championship at La Basita Sports Center.

Costa Rica comfortably defeats Panama

Costa Rica comfortably defeats Panama

Sep 26, 2023

David, Chiriquí, Panama, September 26, 2023 - Costa Rica defeated Panama 3-0 (25-14, 25-21, 25-16) to secure their second victory qt the VI AFECAVOL Men’s U23 Central American Championship at La Basita Sports Center.

Triumph “to the extreme” for Guatemala in five sets over Belize

Triumph “to the extreme” for Guatemala in five sets over Belize

Sep 26, 2023

David, Chiriquí, Panama, September 26, 2023 - Demonstrating determination and courage, Guatemala once again came from behind to defeat Belize 3-2 (29-31, 19-25, 25-12, 25-22, 15-8) on the third day of the VI AFECAVOL Men’s U23 Central American Championship at La Basita Sports Center.

El Salvador earns second win beating Honduras

El Salvador earns second win beating Honduras

Sep 26, 2023

David, Chiriquí, Panama, September 26, 2023 - El Salvador secured its second victory of the event after defeating Honduras 3-0 (25-16, 25-18, 25-10) at the beginning of the third day of the VI AFECAVOL Men’s U23 Central American Championship at La Basita Sports Center.

Canadians Top Home Futures Podiums In Halifax

Canadians Top Home Futures Podiums In Halifax

Sep 26, 2023

September 26, 2023.- Canadian duos swept both gold medals at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures event in Halifax last week. They pocketed the men’s bronze as well, while the remaining three podium spots were occupied by pairs from neighboring United States.

Guatemala with spectacular comeback over Nicaragua

Guatemala with spectacular comeback over Nicaragua

Sep 25, 2023

David, Chiriquí, Panama, September 25, 2023 - Guatemala staged an impressive comeback to defeat the reigning champion, Nicaragua, 3-2 (14-25, 23-25, 25-20, 25-13, 16-14) in the closing match of the second day of the VI AFECAVOL Men’s U23 Central American Championship at the La Basita Sports Center.

Costa Rica wins in straight sets against Honduras

Costa Rica wins in straight sets against Honduras

Sep 25, 2023

David, Chiriquí, Panama, September 25, 2023 - Costa Rica defeated Honduras 3-0 (25-20, 25-17, 25-18) to lock their first victory in the VI AFECAVOL Men’s U23 Central American Championship at the La Basita Sports Center.

El Salvador recovers and defeats Belize in four sets

El Salvador recovers and defeats Belize in four sets

Sep 25, 2023

David, Chiriquí, Panama, September 25, 2023 - El Salvador managed to recover after losing the first set and overcome a three-point deficit in the fourth set to defeat Belize 3-1 (12-25, 25-23, 25-22, 25-22) on the second day of the VI AFECAVOL Men’s U23 Central American Championship at the La Basita Sports Center.

Patrick Gasman Named MVP at NORCECA Final Six

Patrick Gasman Named MVP at NORCECA Final Six

Sep 24, 2023

EDMONTON, Canada, September 24, 2023: Patrick Gasman, captain of the United States that won the gold medal at the NORCECA Men’s Final Six Pan American Cup, was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament, held from September 19 to 24 at the Flair Airlines Hangar (Expo Centre) in Edmonton, Alberta.

USA wins Final Six gold over Canada

USA wins Final Six gold over Canada

Sep 24, 2023

Sept. 24, 2023: USA beat Canada today at the NORCECA Pan American Cup Men’s Final Six, held September 19 to 24 at the Flair Airlines Hangar (Expo Centre), in Edmonton, Alberta.

Mexico wins Final Six bronze over Cuba

Mexico wins Final Six bronze over Cuba

Sep 24, 2023

EDMONTON, CANADA: Sept. 24, 2023: Mexico won the bronze medal after a sweep of Cuba today at the NORCECA Pan American Cup Men’s Final Six, held September 19 to 24 at the Flair Airlines Hangar (Expo Centre), in Edmonton, Canada.

Puerto Rico finishes fifth in Edmonton

Puerto Rico finishes fifth in Edmonton

Sep 24, 2023

EDMONTON, CANADA. Sept. 24, 2023: Puerto Rico made a comeback to beat Dominican Republic today 3-2 (19-25, 15-25, 25-23, 25-17, 16-14) at the NORCECA Pan American Cup Men’s Final Six, September 19 to 24 at the Flair Airlines Hangar (Expo Centre), in Edmonton, Alberta.

Amalia Louis is ECVA’s Under-23 Women’s MVP

Amalia Louis is ECVA’s Under-23 Women’s MVP

Sep 24, 2023

ROSEAU, DOMINICA, Sept 24, 2023: St. Lucia’s Captain Amalia Louis pouched the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award, in the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association( ECVA) Under-23 Women’s Championships, here at the Massacre Indoor Facility.

Gold ! Gold ! for St Lucia at ECVA Women’s U23

Gold ! Gold ! for St Lucia at ECVA Women’s U23

Sep 24, 2023

ROSEAU, DOMINICA, Sept 24, 2023:  St Lucia added another Volleyball title to their listless trophy cabinet, by taking gold in the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association( ECVA) Under-23 Women’s Championships, here at the Massacre Indoor Facility.