CHITRÉ, Panama, October 17, 2024.- Belize defeated El Salvador 3-1
(21-25, 25-16, 25-22, 25-18) to secure a medal at the 20th AFECAVOL U21
Men’s Central American Championship in the Papa Francisco Gymnasium in
Chitré, Panama. With the win, Belize secured a medal, finishing 4-2 with
19 points and now awaits the completion of the day's matches to
determine their final position in the tournament. El Salvador finished
with a 1-5 record and 10 points. Belize held an advantage of 50-39 in
attacks and 15-4 in blocks. El Salvador performed better in serves, 8-4,
and committed fewer errors, 27-30. More
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CHITRÉ, Panama, October 16, 2024.- Guatemala is the undefeated champion
of the 20th AFECAVOL Men’s Central American U21 Championship with one
day remaining in the event, after defeating Panama 3-2 (25-23, 23-25,
19-25, 25-22, 15-10) at the Papa Francisco Gymnasium in Chitré, Panama.
Regardless of the result of their match against Nicaragua on the last
day of the event, Guatemala has already claimed the title with a 5-0
record and 23 points. This is Guatemala's second consecutive title, and
their ninth overall. Panama holds a 1-4 record and 17 points.
On the final day of competition, Guatemala (5-0) will face Nicaragua
(2-3) at 4:30 pm, and Panama (1-4) will play Costa Rica (3-2) at 7:00
pm.More
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CHITRÉ, Panama, October 16, 2024.- Costa
Rica overcame Nicaragua 3-2 (16-25, 25-21,
19-25, 25-17, 15-6) on the penultimate day
of the 20th AFECAVOL Central American Men’s
Championship at the Papa Francisco Gymnasium
in Chitré, Panama. Costa Rica improved
their record to 3-2, while Nicaragua fell to
2-3. This was Costa Rica’s third five-set
match. Nicaragua also lost in five sets last
night against Panama. More
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October
16th.
2024
Athlete Unlimited Pro Volleyball Season 2024
Enters Week 3
October 16, 2024.- The American Athletes
Unlimited women’s volleyball 2024 season
enters week three. This is the fourth season
and it’s being held in Mesa, Arizona over
the course of five weeks. In partnership
with USA Volleyball, Athletes
Unlimited launched its professional women’s
indoor volleyball league in the U.S. in
2021. More
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CHITRÉ, Panama, October 16, 2024.- El Salvador captured their first win
in the 20th AFECAVOL Central American Men’s U21 Championship by
defeating Honduras 3-0 (25-16, 25-15, 25-14) at the Papa Francisco
Gymnasium in Chitré, Panama.
With the victory, El Salvador improved their record to 1-4 and will face
Belize (3-2) on the final day of competition at 2:00 pm. Honduras
finished the tournament with a 6-0 record. More
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October
15th.
2024
Panama Claims 5-Set thriller over Nicaragua to Remain Undefeated
CHITRÉ, Panama, October 15,
2024.- Panama remains undefeated with a dramatic 3-2 (25-16, 21-25,
25-27, 25-20, 19-17) victory over Nicaragua in the XX AFECAVOL U21 Men’s
Central American Championship, held at the Papa Francisco Gymnasium in
Chitré, Panama. Panama holds an undefeated 4-0 record with 15 points and
will face defending champion Guatemala, also unbeaten but with 20
points. More
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October
15th.
2024
Belize Edged Honduras to improve record
3-2
CHITRÉ, Panama, October 15,
2024.- Belize edged Honduras 3-0 (25-21, 25-17, 25-20) to improve their
record to 3-2 in the XX AFECAVOL U21 Men’s Central American Championship
that’s being held at the Papa Francisco Gymnasium in Chitré,
Panama. Belize holds a record of three wins and two losses, with 15
points. Honduras remains winless with a 0-5 record.More
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CHITRÉ, Panama, October 15, 2024.- Guatemala
swept Costa Rica 25-13, 25-14, 25-16 to
remain unbeaten in the XX AFECAVOL U21 Men’s
Central American Championship on Tuesday at
the Papa Francisco Gymnasium in Chitré,
Panama. After five days of competition,
defending champion Guatemala remains
unbeaten with a perfect 4-0 record and 20
points. More
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CHITRÉ, Panama, October 14, 2024. - Panama
is undefeated with a five-set victory, 3-2
(24-26, 25-22, 20-25, 25-23, 18-16), against
Belize at the 20th AFECAVOL U21 Men’s
Central American Championship on Monday
night at the Papa Francisco Gymnasium in
Chitré, Panama. Panama stands unbeaten at
3-0 after four days of competition, while
Belize holds a 2-2 record. More
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CHITRÉ, Panama, October 14, 2024. - Costa
Rica defeated El Salvador in a remarkable
comeback, 3-2 (20-25, 26-28, 25-16, 26-24,
15-9), on the fourth day of the 20th
AFECAVOL U21 Men’s Central American
Championship at the Papa Francisco Gymnasium
in Chitré, Panama. With the win, Costa Rica
improved to a 2-1 record, while El Salvador
remains winless at 0-4. More
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CHITRÉ, Panama, October 14, 2024.- Nicaragua blocked Honduras (21-7) all
the way, earning 3-1 victory (27-29, 25-23, 25-19, 25-15) in their
second win at the 20th AFECAVOL U21 Men’s Central American Championship
on Monday at the Papa Francisco Gymnasium in Chitré, Panama. After four days of competition, Nicaragua has a 2-1 record. More
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October 13, 2024.- With four editions of the Age Group Volleyball World
Championships scheduled for next year, excitement is building as the
participating teams for the U19 Boys’ and Girls’ events have been
confirmed and the Drawing. More
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October
13th.
2024
Dominant Blocking Leads Costa Rica to Defeat Honduras
CHITRÉ, Panama, October 13, 2024.- With a 13-3 blocking advantage, Costa
Rica dominated Honduras 3-0 (25-18, 25-23, 25-17) for their first
victory in the 20th AFECAVOL U21 Men’s Central American Championship on
Sunday night at the Papa Francisco Gymnasium in Chitré, Panama. Costa
Rica improved their record to 1-1, while Honduras remains winless at
0-3. More
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CHITRÉ, Panama, October 13, 2024.- Nicaragua
defeated El Salvador 3-1 (27-25, 25-16,
22-25, 25-20) on Sunday, earning their first
victory in the 20th AFECAVOL U21 Men’s
Central American Championship at the Papa
Francisco Gymnasium in Chitré, Panama.
Nicaragua now holds a 1-1 record, while El
Salvador remains winless at 0-3.
More
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October
13th.
2024
Guatemala Remains Undefeated in AFECAVOL
U21
CHITRÉ, Panama, October 13, 2024.- Guatemala
defeated Belize 3-0 (25-19, 27-25, 25-14) to
remain undefeated in the 20th Central
American U21 Men’s Championship at the Papa
Francisco Gymnasium in Chitré, Panama. After
three days of competition, the defending
champions hold a 3-0 record and 15 points.
Belize now has a 2-1 record and 8 points. More
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October
12th.
2024
Panama takes a hard-fought victory over El
Salvador
CHITRÉ, Panama, October 12, 2024.- Belize
secured its second win at the 20th AFECAVOL
U21 Men’s Central American Championship
after a five-set victory, 3-2 (25-20, 25-20,
17-25, 25-27, 25-13) over Costa Rica, on
Sunday at the Papa Francisco Gymnasium in
Chitré, Panama. More
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October
11th.
2024
Panama Defeats Honduras on Opening Day of
AFECAVOL U21
October
11th.
2024
Belize Defeats Nicaragua in Dramatic Finish
at AFECAVOL U21 Tournament
CHITRÉ, Panama, October 11, 2024.- In a
dramatic finish, Belize defeated Nicaragua
3-0 (25-15, 25-21, 29-27) to start the 20th
AFECAVOL U21 Men’s Central American
Championship at Papa Francisco Gymnasium in
Chitré, Panama. Nicaragua lost three set
points in the third set on a kill from
Kaelen Ingram and a Belizean error. Despite
Kenneth Martínez managing. More
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October
11th.
2024
Guatemala Opens AFECAVOL U21 with
Straight-Set Victory
CHITRÉ, Panama, October 11, 2024.- Guatemala
kicked off the 20th AFECAVOL U21 Men’s
Central American Championship with a
straight-set victory 3-0 (25-23, 26-24,
25-22) over El Salvador at the Papa
Francisco Gymnasium. Guatemala topped in
attacks (45-39) and serving (3-2),
benefiting from 24 opponent errors compared
to their 18. More
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October
10th.
2024
Bulletins
Photogallery
Seeking for a Medal at the AFECAVOL U21
Men’s Championship
CHITRÉ, Panama, October 10, 2024. - The
seven Central American countries are aiming
for a medal at the AFECAVOL U21 Men’s
Championship, set to take place from October
11 to 17 at the Papa Francisco Gymnasium in
Chitré, Panama. In their first interviews,
the coaches agreed that it will be a tough
competition, as is customary in AFECAVOL
men’s events. More
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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October
10, 2024 .- Following the conclusion of the
qualification system for the second edition
of the Junior Pan American Games to be held
in 2025 in Asunción, Paraguay, NORCECA
confirms the teams qualified for Beach
Volleyball. Thanks to efforts of the Pan
American Volleyball Union (UPV). More
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October
9th.
2024
USA Wins Women’s Gold in U23 NORCECA Tour in
Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 9,
2024. - The USA pair Isabella Martínez/Ella
Connor defeated the Dominican duo Crismil
Paniagua/Darlenys Olivo 2-0 (21-8, 21-15) to
win the gold medal at the NORCECA U23 Beach
Volleyball Continental Tour held at Los
Corales Beach in Punta Cana. Martínez and
Connor (USA) advanced to the gold medal
match after defeating. More
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October
9th.
2024
Keeter/Barnes of the United States Win the U23 Tour in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 9,
2024. - Ayden Keeter and Carson Barnes from
the United States claimed the top honors by
defeating Cuba’s Damián Gómez and Eblis
Veranes 2-0 (21-18, 21-18) in the
championship match of the NORCECA U23 Beach
Volleyball Tour. More
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October
8th.
2024
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and
United States advance to NORCECA U23 Women’s
Semifinals
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 8,
2024.- Cuban duo Amanda Drik/Mileidy Paret,
Crismil Paniagua/Darlenys Olivo from the
Dominican Republic, Laura Molina/Aliza
Aguilar from Costa Rica, and Isabella
Martínez/Ella Connor. More
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October
8th.
2024
Dominican Republic, United States, Cuba, and
El Salvador Advance to U23 Men’s Semifinals
in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 8,
2024. - The tandems from the Dominican
Republic (George Wilmore/Rolvin Maldonado),
United States (Ayden Keeter/Carson Barnes). More
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October
8th.
2024
Pan American Volleyball Union holds important meeting in Asunción,
Paraguay
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October 8, 2024.- During the 62nd
General Assembly of Panam Sports, held on October 2 and 3 in Asunción,
Paraguay, the Pan American Volleyball Union (UPV) conducted an important
session to discuss key issues concerning the development of volleyball
in the Americas.
More
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October
8th.
2024
Level 2 International Volleyball Coaching
Course Concludes Successfully
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October
7, 2024. - With the participation of 23
coaches, a Level 2 International Volleyball
Coaching Course concluded, held from October
1 to 5 at the NORCECA-FIVB Regional
Volleyball Development Center in Santo
Domingo.
More
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October
7th.
2024
Men competition at the U23 Tour in Punta Cana kicks off fiercely
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 7,
2024. - Teams from Nicaragua, the Dominican
Republic, Cuba, El Salvador, the United
States, Costa Rica, and Canada won both of
their matches on the first day of
competition.
More
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October
7th.
2024
Seven undefeated women's teams start the
U-23 Continental Tour
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 7,
2024.-Seven women's teams started undefeated
in the 2024 NORCECA U-23 Beach Volleyball
Continental Tour that began this Monday on
the sand courts installed on Los Corales
beach in Punta Cana. The Cubans Maykalin
Drik/Mileidy Paret defeated Zoe
Paniagua/Anicaury Báez (DOM2) 2-0 (21-19,
21-11) More
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October
7th.
2024
Chitré, Panama, Host of the U21 AFECAVOL Men’s Central American
Championship
CHITRÉ, Panama, October 7, 2024.- The city of Chitré, Panama, will host
the 20th AFECAVOL U21 Men’s Central American Championship, to be held at
the Papa Francisco Gymnasium from October 11 to 17.
More
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October
6th.
2024
Everything is ready for the U-23 Continental
Tour in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 6,
2024.- A total of 31 teams will be competing
in the U-23 Tournament as part of the 2024
NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour that starts
this Monday in Punta Cana, Dominican
Republic.In this event, 16 male and 15
female teams registered during the
preliminary inspections on Sunday, seeking
to advance to the next round.
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PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 4,
2024.- Americans Xolani Hode and Alexis
Durish defeated the Canadian duo of Amy Ozee
and Kaylee Glagau 2-0 (21-7, 21-16) on
Friday to claim the gold medal at the fifth
stop of the 2024 NORCECA Beach Volleyball
Tour held at Los Corales beach in Punta
Cana. More
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October
4th.
2024
Cuba takes the men's gold at the fifth stop
of the 2024 NORCECA Beach Tour
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 4,
2024.- Cubans Damián Gómez and Kens Veranes
defeated the Dominican Republic duo Hayerlin
De Jesús/Rolvin Maldonado 2-0 (21-19,
21-19).
More
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October
3rd.
2024
Canada, U.S. Virgin Islands, and USA Teams
Advance to Women’s Semifinals in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 3,
2024.- Amy Ozee/Kaylee Glagau from Canada,
T'ara Austin/Taylor Buckner from the U.S.
Virgin Islands, and the two U.S. tandems of
Mariah Whalen/Molly Phillips and Xolani
Hodel/Alexis Durish. More
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October
3rd.
2024
Dominican Republic, Virgin Islands, Canada
and Cuba qualify for the Men´s Semifinals on
the NORCECA Beach Tour
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 3,
2024.- The pairs of the Dominican Republic
Hayerlin De Jesús/Rolvin Maldonado, Virgin
Islands Garrett Bucklin/William Clements,
Canada Tynan Gannett/Rouzbeh Rahnavard and
the Cubans Damián Gómez/Eblis Veranes,
advanced this Thursday. More
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October
2nd.
2024
Neven Ilic Re-elected President of Panam Sports
ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, October 2, 2024.- On the first day of the 62nd Panam
Sports General Assembly, the election for President for the 2024-2028
term took place. The candidates were the current President of the
Organization, Neven Ilic, and the second Vice President of Panam Sports,
Keith Joseph. The vote was held shortly after 5 p.m.. More
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October
2nd.
2024
United States and Canadian women's duos
start strong in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 2,
2024.- The United States women's duos of
Mariah Whalen/Molly Phillips and Xolani
Hodel/Alexis Durish, as well as the Canadian
duos of Amy Ozee/Kaylee Glagau and Sophia
Hladyniuk/Abbey Thorup won their respectives
matches on the first day of competition to
get off to a good start in this Fifth Stop.. More
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October
1st.
2024
International Volleyball Coaches Level 2 Course Begins
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October 1, 2024. - With the
participation of 23 coaches representing Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, the
United States, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Puerto Rico, and the
Dominican Republic, a Level 2 International Volleyball Coaches Course
was inaugurated at the NORCECA-FIVB Regional Development Center. More
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October
1st.
2024
NORCECA 2024 Tour Returns with the Fifth
Stop in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, October 1,
2024. - The action of the 2024 NORCECA Beach
Volleyball Tour returns with the Fifth Stop,
to be held from October 2 to 4 at Los
Corales Beach in Punta Cana. This marks the
eighth consecutive year that Punta Cana
hosts the most important Beach Volleyball
event in the region, bringing together teams. More
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October
1st.
2024
The 2024 NORCECA Beach Tour Returns
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, October
1, 2024 - The 2024 NORCECA Beach Volleyball
Tour Season resumes in October starting in
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Playa Los
Corales in Punta Cana will host two events,
starting with the fifth Stop of the NORCECA
Tour from October 1 to 5, followed by the
U23 Continental Tour event from October 6 to
10. More
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September
28th.
2024
Bulletins
Photogallery Amanda
Campos of Costa Rica, Most Valuable Player at AFECAVOL U17
MANAGUA,
Nicaragua, September 28, 2024.- Amanda Campos was awarded the Most
Valuable Player (MVP) trophy at the First AFECAVOL U17 Girls’ Central
American Championship, after helping Costa Rica claim the title
undefeated. Campos, an opposite hitter, was the third-highest scorer of
the tournament with 70 points. More
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September
28th.
2024
Costa Rica wins U17 Central American Girls’ Championship
MANAGUA,
Nicaragua, September 28, 2024.- Costa Rica was crowned the first U17
Central American Girls’ Volleyball champion after defeating Honduras 3-1
(25-15, 25-20, 20-25, 25-16). After battling against a determined
Honduran team, Costa Rica secured the gold medal undefeated, showing
resilience in every match. More
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September
28th.
2024
Nicaragua defeats Guatemala and secures the silver medal
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September
28, 2024.- Nicaragua won 3-1 (25-18, 15-25, 25-14, 25-17) against
Guatemala to claim the second place in the First AFECAVOL U17 Girls’
Central American Championship. Costa Rica became the champion of this
inaugural edition undefeated, while Nicaragua secured the silver medal
with a 4-1 record. More
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September
28th.
2024
Belize Closes with Victory
Over El Salvador
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September
28, 2024.- Belize (3-2) ended with a 3-0 (25-19, 25-8, 25-22) win over
El Salvador (1-4) on the final day of the First AFECAVOL U17 Girls’
Central American Championship. Belize finished with a record of three
wins and two losses, earning 14 points, and now awaits the result
between Nicaragua and Guatemala to determine if they will reach the
podium. More
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September
27th.
2024
Costa Rica comes back against Nicaragua and remains undefeated
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 27, 2024.- Costa Rica pulled off almost a
miracle to defeat Nicaragua 3-2 (25-22, 19-25, 18-25, 26-24, 15-9) on
the penultimate day of the 1st Central American U17 Girls’ Championship
of AFECAVOL. More
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