November 30^th, 2021

Adriano Fernandes of Brazil MVP at Junior Pan Am Games

CALI, Colombia, November 30, 2021. - Adriano Fernandes received the recognition as the Most Valuable Player MVP of the Men’s Volleyball Tournament at the I Junior Pan American Games after his team won the championship at the Evangelista Mora Coliseum.  Outside hitter Adriano Fernandes also received two other awards, as the first best spiker and best server.  More  Español

November 30^th, 2021

Brazil Champion of the I Junior Pan American Games

CALI, Colombia, November 30, 2021. - Brazil was crowned champion of the Men’s Volleyball Tournament at the I Junior Pan American Games defeating Mexico 3-0 (25-17, 25-21 , 25-17) on Tuesday night at the Evangelista Mora Coliseum. Brazil´s blocking was too much for Mexico, leading with a huge 15-6 margin; they also held a 5-1 advantage in serves and committed fewer unforced errors, 14 against 23. Mexico led 37-32 in attacks. More  Español

November 30^th, 2021

Argentina wins Bronze Medal at Junior Pan Am Games

CALI, Colombia, November 30, 2021. - Argentina won the bronze medal of the Men’s Volleyball tournament at the I Junior Pan American Games over host Colombia 3-1 (23-25, 25-22, 25-21, 25-17) on Tuesday night at Evangelista Mora Coliseum. Outside hitter and captain Mauro Zelayeta led Argentina to win the first Junior Pan Am Games bronze medal with a tournament-high of 34 points on 31 kills and 3 blocks, opposite hitter Lorenzo Nieto and middle blocker Imanol Salazar contributed with 10 points each. More  Español

November 29^th, 2021

Five-set win puts Mexico in the title match of the Junior Pan Am Games

CALI, Colombia, November 29, 2021.- Mexico moved into the title match beating Argentina in a five-set thrilling semifinal 3-2 (25-21, 24-26, 25-22, 23-25, 15-13) at the men’s volleyball tournament of the I Junior Pan American Games at the Evangelista Mora Coliseum. More  Español

November 29^th, 2021

Brazil to play for the I Junior Pan American Games Gold medal

CALI, Colombia, November 29, 2021.- Brazil will play for the gold medal of the men’s volleyball tournament at the I Junior Pan American Games Cali-Valle 2021 after winning their semifinal match to host Colombia 3-0 (25-15, 28-26, 25-15) at Evangelista Mora Coliseum. Brazil progressed to the title match with a solid performance and recovering from a five-point deficit (6-11) in the second set while controlling Colombia’s dominant attacks with their masterful blocking, but still Brazil needing three set points. More  Español

November 29^th, 2021

Dominican Republic beats Puerto Rico for fifth place

CALI, Colombia, November 29, 2021. - Dominican Republic beat Puerto Rico 3-1 (26-24, 22-25, 25-21, 25-16) for fifth place at the men’s volleyball tournament of the I Junior Pan American Games Cali-Valle 2021. Dominican Republic finished the event with a 2-2 record and Puerto Rico with 1-3. More  Español

November 29^th, 2021

Chile seventh place at Junior Pan Am Games

CALI, Colombia, November 29, 2021. - Chile defeated Guatemala in straight sets 3-0 (26-24, 25-20, 25-16) for seventh place in the men’s volleyball tournament at the I Junior Pan American Games Cali-Valle 2021. Chile concluded the event with 1-3 win-loss record and Guatemala with 0-4 for seventh and eighth positions respectively. More  Español

November 28^th, 2021

Colombia beats Puerto Rico to face Brazil in semifinals

CALI, Colombia, November 28, 2021. - Colombia beat Puerto Rico 3-2 (20-25, 25-22, 25-23, 22-25, 15-7) to face Brazil in semifinals at the Men’s volleyball tournament of the I Junior Pan American Games Cali-Valle 2021 at Evangelista Mora Coliseum. Colombia bounced back from losing the first set with a dominant display in attacks in a neck to neck battle that finished in a tie-break win for the final spot in the semifinal round. More  Español

November 28^th, 2021

Argentina to clash with Mexico in semifinals

CALI, Colombia, November 28, 2021. - Argentina finished first of pool A after defeating Guatemala 3-0 (25-13, 25-12, 25-15) and will face Mexico in semifinals at the men’s volleyball tournament of the I Junior Pan American Games at Evangelista Mora Coliseum. Argentina had no difficulties in prevailing over Guatemala and advancing into the semifinals with an undefeated 3-0 record. Guatemala with 0-3 will face Chile for seventh place. More  Español

November 28^th, 2021

Brazil tops pool B over Mexico in five thrilling sets

CALI, Colombia, November 28, 2021. - Brazil topped pool B winning a five-set thriller to Mexico 3-2 (19-25, 25-15, 25-23, 23-25, 15-7) in the men’s volleyball tournament of the I Junior Pan American Games on Sunday at Evangelista Mora Coliseum.After a rough start Brazil needed five sets to subdue Mexican attackers and finish the preliminary round unbeaten. Both teams advance to the semifinal round of the tournament. More  Español

November 28^th, 2021

Feliz carries Dominican Republic scoring 32 points to beat Chile in five sets  

CALI, Colombia, November 28, 2021.- Outside hitter Juan Feliz scored a tournament-high of 32 points to carry Dominican Republic to recover from a deficit of two sets to beat Chile 3-2 (22-25, 26-28, 25-22, 25-21, 15-12) at the men’s volleyball tournament of the I Junior Pan American Games Cali-Valle. More  Español

November 27^th, 2021

Argentina undefeated winning tie-break to Colombia  

CALI, Colombia, November 27, 2021.- Argentina remains undefeated winning a five-set duel 3-2 (21-25, 25-15, 22-25, 25-22, 15-11) to host Colombia in pool A in the men’s volleyball tournament of the I Junior Pan American Games at Evangelista Mora Coliseum. The nail biting battle was an amazing display of strength on both sides. Argentina suffered the loss of its captain Mauro Zelayeta due to a minor injury in the second set and Colombia as well of middle blocker Juan Estupiñan in the overtime. More  Español

November 27^th, 2021

Puerto Rico earns first win at Junior Pan Am Games

CALI, Colombia, November 27, 2021. - Puerto Rico earned their first win defeating Guatemala 3-0 (25-17, 25-17, 26-24) on day two of the Men’s volleyball tournament of the I Junior Pan American Games at Evangelista Mora Coliseum. Puerto Rico evened their record 1-1 in pool A and Guatemala hasn´t won yet (0-2). More  Español

November 27^th, 2021

Mexico wins five-set thriller over Dominican Republic 

CALI, Colombia, November 27, 2021. - Mexico won a five-set thriller over Dominican Republic 3-2 (25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 18-25, 16-14) to advance into the semifinals of the men’s volleyball tournament at the I Junior Pan American Games Cali-Valle 2021. Mexico remains undefeated with 2-0 record and will decide first place in pool B against Brazil, while Dominican Republic has two losses (0-2).  More  Español

November 27^th, 2021

Brazil secured a spot in semifinals defeating Chile

CALI, Colombia, November 27, 2021. - Brazil secured their spot in semifinals after defeating Chile 3-0 (25-20, 25-22, 25-23) the men’s volleyball tournament of the I Junior Pan American Games Cali-Valle 2021 being at the Evangelista Mora Coliseum. More  Español

November 27^th, 2021

NORCECA and FEVOCHI reach a development agreement ahead of Santiago 2023

CALI, Colombia, November 27, 2021.- NORCECA President Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, held a meeting with Cecilia Pérez Jara, Sports Minister of Chile and Jorge Pino, current President of Chile’s National Volleyball Federation (FEVOHI) on the occasion of the I Junior Pan American Games Cali-Valle 2021. More  Español

November 26^th, 2021

Colombia edged Guatemala in opening day

CALI, Colombia, November 26, 2021. - Host Colombia edged Guatemala 3-0 (25-20, 25-16, 25-14) in pool A in the opening day of the men’s volleyball tournament of the I Junior Pan American Games Cali-Valle 2021. As the match developed, Colombia gained more confidence and started the competition with the right foot. Colombia held a huge advantage in all the elements of the game, attacks (42-26), blocks (12-2) and serves (6-1). Guatemala committed 15 unforced errors against 21 from Colombia. More  Español

November 26^th, 2021

Pan American Union pays tribute to Rafael Lloreda’s Memory

CALI, Colombia, November 26, 2021. - The Pan American Union of Volleyball - UPV -paid tribute to late Dr. Rafael Lloreda Currea before the debut of Colombia at the men’s volleyball tournament of the I Junior Pan American Games Cali-Valle 2021. On behalf of the Pan American Union of Volleyball, its President Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz accompanied by members UPV executive committee, of the Colombian Volleyball Federation and Baltazar Medina President of the Colombian Olympic Committee, presented a plaque to his son Rafael Iván Lloreda Hoyos. More  Español

November 26^th, 2021

Argentina recovers to beat Puerto Rico in four sets

CALI, Colombia, November 26, 2021. - Argentina recovered to beat Puerto Rico in four sets 3-1 (19-25, 25-21, 25-21, 25-21) in pool A of the men’s volleyball tournament of the I Junior Pan American Games Cali-Valle 2021. Argentina had a rough start losing the first set but recovered with tenacity to beat a resistant Puerto Rico. Both teams scored 50 points on attacks and 7 points on blocks, Argentina held a slim 3-2 margin in serves while committing fewer errors (29-34).. More  Español

November 26^th, 2021

Mexico debuts with straight set victory over Chile

CALI, Colombia, November 26, 2021. - Mexico debuts with a straight set 3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-17) victory over Chile at the men's volleyball tournament of the Junior Pan American Games Cali-Valle 2021 that started on Friday at the Evangelista Mora Coliseum. Mexico had a strong beginning in pool B, prevailing over Chile with a huge 42-27 advantage in kills, 11-2 in blocks and 4-2 in service points, but allowing more points (28-18) from unforced errors than Chile. More  Español

November 26^th, 2021

Pan Am Sports President visits volleyball site

CALI, Colombia, November 26, 2021.- The President of Pan Am Sports Neven Iván Ilic visited the Evangelista Mora Coliseum where the Men's Volleyball of the I Junior Pan American Games Cali-Valle 2021 started on Friday. President Neven Ilic was received by the President of the Pan American Volleyball Union and of the NORCECA Confederation Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, technical delegate to supervise the Volleyball tournament of the Games. . More  Español

November 26^th, 2021

Brazil downs Dominican Republic in Junior Pan Am opener  

CALI, Colombia, November 26, 2021. - Brazil downed Dominican Republic 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-16) at the Junior Pan American Games Cali-Valle 2021 opening match at Evangelista Mora Coliseum. Brazil held a huge margin in attacks 44-29 and 11-2 in blocks to prevail over Dominican Republic in pool B of the tournament; while Dominicans held a 3-2 margin in serves and committed fewer errors 18 against 22. More  Español

November 25^th, 2021

Coaches of the men’s division are excited for the Junior Pan Am Games

CALI, Colombia, November 25, 2021. - The coaches of the Men’s Volleyball tournament that starts on Friday November 26 are excited to compete at the inaugural Junior Pan American Games in Cali, Colombia. As a new generation of players is being forged and the opportunity of winning two direct tickets to the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile (one spot for the top final ranking team of NORCECA and one for the top final ranking team of the South American Confederations).  More  Español

November 24^th, 2021

Men’s Volleyball kicks off the Junior Pan American Games Cali-Valle 2021

CALI, Colombia, November 24, 2021. - The Men’s Volleyball tournament will kick off the first edition of the Junior Pan American Games Cali-Valle 2021 at the Evangelista Mora Coliseum from November 26-30 in Cali, Colombia. The multi-sports event, organized by Panam Sports, gathers under 23 athletes from the Americas as an effort to promote the new generations of athletes and support sports development.  More  Español