August 29th. 2026
Canada Ends 32-Year Olympic Drought and Qualifies for LA 2028

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, August 29, 2026 – Canada defeated host Dominican Republic 3-1 (25-15, 20-25, 25-23, 25-14) in the final of the NORCECA Women’s Continental Olympic Qualifier at the “Prof. Ricardo Gioriver Arias” Volleyball Palace, securing its berth in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Canada will return to the Olympic stage after a 32-year absence. The Canadian women’s last Olympic appearance came at the Atlanta 1996 Games. Canada controlled the opening set after breaking a 6-6 tie. The Canadians built a 16-10 advantage and continued to pull away behind their attacking pressure and strong serving, closing the set 25-15. The Dominican Republic responded in the second set. After the score was tied at 19, the hosts scored four consecutive points to take a 23-19 lead.  More  Español

August 29th. 2026
United States Wins Fourth Straight NORCECA Final Six Title

PONCE, Puerto Rico, August 29, 2026. – The United States won its fourth consecutive NORCECA Men’s Final Six title after defeating Canada 3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 25-21) in Saturday’s final at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium. The United States completed the tournament undefeated with a 7-0 record. The victory raised its Final Six medal count to four gold and two bronze medals. Canada earned its fifth silver medal in tournament history after making its fifth appearance in the final. The United States held the advantage in attacks (31-27), blocks (16-3), and aces (6-1). Canada committed 22 errors, while the United States registered 23.  More  Español

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