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) with the Pan Am
Sports organization, it was confirmed that Beach Volleyball at Asunción
2025 will feature 16 teams per gender, equally distributed between the
NORCECA and South American (CSV) Confederations; 8 teams per gender for
each Confederation. More
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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 the Cuban duo Amanda Drik and Mileidy Paret 2-0
(21-17, 21-11) in the semifinals, while Paniagua and Olivo (DOM)
overcame Costa Rica’s Laura Molina and Aliza Aguilar 2-0 (21-19,
21-19). The Cuban pair Drik/Paret won the bronze medal over Costa Rica’s
Molina/Aguilar 2-1 (19-21, 24-22, 16-14). More
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October
11th.
2024
Bulletins
Photogallery
Panama Defeats Honduras on Opening Day of
AFECAVOL U21
Panamanians David León and Kendrieck Newby
each scored 11 points, with Víctor Pérez
adding 8. More
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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 to tie the set at
27 points for Nicaragua, Ingram, along with
Eleazar Mejia, sealed the victory for Belize
with their attacks. 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. El Salvador dominated in
blocking (10-4). Outside hitters Roberto
Recinos and Yeferson Zavala led Guatemala
with 17 and 16 points, respectively. 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, and that their goal is to win
a medal. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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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September
27th.
2024 Belize Overcomes Honduras in
Four Sets
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September
27, 2024. - Belize (2-2) earned an important victory that keeps their
medal hopes alive by defeating Honduras (0-4) 3-1 (25-12, 25-17, 18-25,
25-14) with one match left in the First AFECAVOL U17 Central American
Girls’ Championship.Belize's powerful serve caused significant damage to
Honduras, with Sara Safa scoring 7. More
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September
27th.
2024
Guatemala dominates El Salvador with strong serve
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 27, 2024.- Guatemala (2-2) returned to
winning ways by defeating El Salvador (1-3) 3-0 (25-18, 25-14, 25-20) at
the start of the fourth day of the First Central American U17 Girls’
Championship of AFECAVOL. More
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September
26th.
2024
Nicaragua Secures Third Win by Defeating Belize
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 26, 2024.- Nicaragua (3-0) battled to a
3-1 victory (26-24, 25-16, 20-25, 25-21) over Belize (1-2) to close out
the third day of the inaugural AFECAVOL U17 Central American Girls’
Championship. Belize missed two set points in the first set, leading
24-22, but eventually lost 24-26, which energized Nicaragua.More
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September
26th.
2024
El Salvador Stages Comeback to Defeat Honduras
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 26, 2024.- El Salvador pulled off a great
comeback, winning 3-1 (22-25, 25-18, 25-11, 25-23) against Honduras to
secure their first victory in the inaugural AFECAVOL U17 Central
American Girls’ Championship. Honduras came into the first set
energized, winning 25-22 with strong blocking.More
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September
26th.
2024
Costa Rica Remains Undefeated Against a Competitive Guatemala
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 26, 2024.- Costa Rica (3-0) pushed to the
limit to defeat a fierce Guatemala (1-2) with a 3-1 victory (25-17,
17-25, 25-23, 25-23) at the start of the third day of the inaugural
AFECAVOL U17 Central American Girls’ Championship.
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MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 25, 2024.-
Nicaragua needed four sets, 3-1 (25-6, 17-25, 25-11, 25-15), to defeat a
battling Honduras in the closing match of the second day of the First
AFECAVOL U17 Central American Girls’ Championship. After a dominant
first set for Nicaragua, 25-6, Honduras started the second set strong,
leading 7-1 thanks to their effective. More
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September
25th.
2024
Costa Rica secures second victory by defeating El Salvador
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 25, 2024. - Costa Rica earned their second
victory by defeating El Salvador 3-0 (25-13, 25-19, 25-19) on the second
day of the First AFECAVOL U17 Central American Girls’ Championship. At
times, El Salvador put pressure on Costa Rica, staying tied until the
second technical timeout (16), but from then on, Costa Rica maintained
composure and relied on their serve, which once again made the
difference.
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September
25th.
2024
Belize battles through four sets to defeat Guatemala
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 25, 2024.- Belize secured their first
victory by defeating Guatemala 3-1 (25-17, 25-21, 26-28, 25-21) at the
start of the second day of the AFECAVOL U17 Central American Girls’
Championship. Belize showed more organization and strength in attack,
especially with captain Akili Jones, who scored 27 points, six of them
from serves.
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September
24th.
2024
USA Volleyball Announces John Speraw as President & CEO
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, September 2025.– USA Volleyball is pleased
to announce that it has hired John Speraw to serve as its president and
Chief Executive Officer, starting on October 1. Prior to becoming the
eighth CEO of USA Volleyball. More
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September
24th.
2024
NORCECA is Saddened to learn about the Passing of Yuko Arakida
September 25, 2024.- The North, Central America, and Caribbean
Volleyball Confederation NORCECA and the volleyball community is deeply
saddened to learn about the passing of Yuko Arakida on September 16,
2024, at the age of 70; pivotal member of Japan’s national women’s
volleyball team.
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September
24th.
2024
Nicaragua defeats El Salvador on opening day of the U17 Championship
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 24, 2024. - Nicaragua opened with a 3-0
victory (25-12, 25-09, 25-19) against El Salvador in the closing match
of the first day of the AFECAVOL U17 Central American Girls’
Championship. More
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September
24th.
2024
Guatemala Secures Victory Over Honduras
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 24, 2024.- Guatemala earned an important
3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-21) victory over Honduras thanks to an effective
serve, in the second match of the opening day of the First AFECAVOL U17
Central American Girls’ Championship. More
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September
24th.
2024
Costa Rica Opens with a Win Against Belize in the AFECAVOL U17
Tournament
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 24, 2024.- Costa Rica started strong with
a 3-0 victory (25-14, 25-16, 25-23) against Belize in the opening match
of the First Central American U17 Girls’ Championship by AFECAVOL.
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September
23th.
2024
New AFECAVOL Talents to Take the Court at the U17 Women's Championship
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 23, 2024. – The first Central American
U17Girls’ Championship, organized by the Association of Central
American Volleyball Federations (AFECAVOL), offers a great opportunity.More
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September
21th.
2024
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Guatemala Qualify for Asunción
2025
PARAMARIBO, September 21, 2024 - Following the conclusion of the 2024
Men's U23 Pan American Cup, NORCECA announced that Cuba, Dominican
Republic, Mexico, and Guatemala have qualified for the Men's Volleyball
tournament at the II Junior Pan American Games to take place in 2025 in
Asunción, Paraguay. More
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September
21th.
2024
Isaías Aguirre of Mexico Named Most Valuable Player of the U23 Pan
American Cup
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 21, 2024. - Mexican outside hitter
Isaías Aguirre was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2024
Men's U23 Pan American Cup, which concluded on Saturday at the Anthony
Nesty Sporthal. More
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PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 21, 2024 .- Mexico was crowned champion
of the 2024 Men's U23 Pan American Cup after winning the gold medal
match 3-1 (25-16, 27-25, 21-25, 25-13) against Peru at the Anthony Nesty
Sporthal in Paramaribo, Suriname, on the final day of competition. This
is Mexico's second title in the history of the Cup; they also won gold
in 2021 after defeating Puerto Rico. In total, Mexico has won 4 medals:
2 gold and 2 silver. More
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