May 25th. 2026
Girls’ U17 Pan American Cup in Honduras Ready to Begin with Nine National Teams

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, May 25, 2026.- Everything is set for the start of the second edition of the Girls’ U17 Pan American Cup, taking place from May 26 to 31 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, with the participation of nine national teams from across the continent. The tournament will bring together some of the most promising emerging talents in women’s volleyball and will serve as an important preparation event for the United States (NORCECA champions), Venezuela (South American champions), Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Peru, all qualified for this year’s FIVB U17 World Championship in Chile. More  Español

May 24th. 2026
Mexico’s Carlos Andrés/Lares Capture Gold in Ciudad Madero

CIUDAD MADERO, Tamaulipas, Mexico, May 24, 2026.- Mexican duo Carlos Andrés Ayala and Inés Lares captured the gold medal at the fourth stop of the 2026 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour held in Ciudad Madero, after defeating Cuba’s Damián Gómez and Eblis Veranes in a hard-fought final that went to three sets, 21-13, 18-21, 15-9. With this result, Carlos Andrés/Lares claimed their second gold medal of the 2026 season, having also won the second stop of the circuit in Güibia. The Mexicans set the pace early in the match with a strong performance in the opening set. However, Gómez/Veranes responded in the second set to level the match and force a tie-break. In the decisive set, Carlos Andrés/Lares regained control. More  Español

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