“Juju” from Brazil Named MVP at the

2025 Junior Pan American Games

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, August 15, 2025 – Brazil’s middle blocker and team captain, Julliana De Andrade “Juju,” was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the women’s volleyball tournament at the II Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025, which concluded at the Arena of the Paraguayan Olympic Committee (COP) after Brazil claimed its second consecutive undefeated championship.

Juju, who also received the Best Blocker award, was a key factor in Brazil defending its title and finishing the tournament with a perfect 5-0 record.

Her teammate Ana Luiza Rüdiger was honored as the Second Best Attacker, while Heloise “Helo” Soares received the award for Best Setter.

The tournament’s Best Attacker was Cuba’s team captain, Whitney James, and her teammate Lianet García earned the Best Server award.

Katielle Alonzo of the Dominican Republic, bronze medalists, was recognized as Best Opposite, while Alondra Tapia took home the award for Best Scorer of the tournament.

The Second Best Blocker award went to Argentina’s Maria Victoria Matich.

Rashanny Solano from Costa Rica was named Best Libero, Best Digger, and Best Receiver.