September 8th. 2024
Cuban Lisania Grafort Named Most Valuable Player at U23 Women’s Pan Am Cup

XALAPA, Mexico, September 8, 2024.- Cuban opposite hitter Lisania Grafort won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award at the 2024 U23 Women's Pan American Cup, held from September 3 to 8 at the Xalapa International Velodrome in Veracruz. Lisania Grafort received the honor during the closing ceremony after Cuba was crowned champion for the first time in the history of the U23 Pan American Cup since its inception in 2012, following their victory over the Dominican Republic, a team that had won all previous editions of the event. More Español

September 8th. 2024
The Women’s U23 Pan American Cup has a new Champion, Cuba

XALAPA, Mexico, September 8, 2024.- The Women’s U23 Pan American Cup has a new champion after Cuba’s victory in the gold medal match over the Dominican Republic 3-1 (26-24, 22-25, 25-21, 25-20) at the Xalapa International Velodrome, Veracruz. This is the first time in the history of the U23 Pan American Cup, since its inception in 2012, that a team other than the Dominican Republic has claimed the championship.  More Español

September 8th. 2024
Mexico came out on top Chile for the Bronze Medal

XALAPA, Mexico, September 8, 2024.- Mexico came out on top Chile 3-1 (20-25, 25-23, 25-15, 25-13) to win the Bronze Medal at the Women’s U23 Pan American Cup in the Xalapa International Velodrome, Veracruz. This is Mexico's first bronze medal in the history of the Cup, adding to their two silver medals (2021, 2023). Mexico finished in third place in the event with a 4-1 record, while Chile ended in fourth place with a 2-4 record. More Español

September 8th. 2024
Peru Wins Match for Fifth place in Xalapa

XALAPA, Mexico, September 8, 2024. - Peru won the match for fifth place in the Women's U23 Pan American Cup after defeating Costa Rica in straight sets (25-15, 25-21, 25-20) on Sunday at the International Velodrome in Xalapa, Veracruz. Peru finished with a 4-2 record for fifth place. Costa Rica secured sixth place with a 1-4 record. The South Americans led in attacks (49-34) and aces (7-1). Costa Rica had a slight advantage in blocks (4-3) and committed one fewer unforced error (16-17). More Español

September 8th. 2024
Nicaragua Finishes Seventh at U23 Pan American Cup

XALAPA, Mexico, September 8, 2024. - Nicaragua defeated Suriname 3-0 (25-13, 25-16, 25-15) to finish in seventh place at the U23 Women's Pan American Cup, held from September 3 to 8 at the Xalapa International Velodrome in Veracruz.  Nicaragua ended the event with two victories (both against Suriname) and four losses, while Suriname had five losses.  More Español

September 7th. 2024
Cuba to face off Dominican Republic in Gold Medal Match

XALAPA, Mexico, September 7, 2024.- Cuba won their semifinal in five sets 3-2 (18-25, 25-22, 25-19, 25-19, 22-25, 16-14) against Mexico and will face the Dominican Republic on Sunday in the gold medal match of the U23 Women's Pan American Cup at the Xalapa International Velodrome in Veracruz.  This is the first time in the history of the U23 Women's Pan American Cup that Cuba has reached the gold medal match. The Caribbean team has only won three bronze medals (2014, 2016, 2018).  More Español

September 7th. 2024
Dominican Republic Reach their Seventh U23 Pan Am Cup Gold Medal Match

XALAPA, Mexico, September 7, 2024. - The Dominican Republic defeated Chile 3-0 (30-28, 25-21, 29-27) to reach their seventh gold medal match in the Women's U23 Pan American Cup at the International Velodrome of Xalapa, Veracruz. The Dominican Republic has won every edition of the Women's U23 Pan American Cup since its inception in 2012. The Dominicans will compete for the gold medal on Sunday at 6:00pm against the winner between Mexico and Cuba. More Español

September 7th. 2024
Perú to Compete for Fifth place against Costa Rica

XALAPA, Mexico, September 7, 2024. - Peru defeated Suriname 3-0 (25-20, 25-14, 25-15) to compete for fifth place against Costa Rica in the Women's U23 Pan American Cup in Xalapa, Veracruz. On Sunday, Peru and Costa Rica will play for positions 5-6; before, Suriname and Nicaragua will compete for positions 7-8. Peru also defeated Suriname in the group stage. More Español

September 7th. 2024
Costa Rica Wins Central American Derby to Nicaragua

XALAPA, Mexico, September 7, 2024. - Costa Rica won the Central American derby 3-0 (25-22, 25-18, 26-24) against Nicaragua in the Women’s U23 Pan American Cup on Saturday at the International Velodrome of Xalapa, Veracruz. Costa Rica will finish the competition facing the winner between Suriname and Peru for the positions 5-6 ; Nicaragua will go against the loser for 7-8.  More Español

September 6th. 2024
With 33 pts. Petra Schwartzman carries Chile into Semifinal at Xalapa

XALAPA, México, 6 de septiembre de 2024.- With impressive 33 points, opposite hitter Petra Schwartzman carried Chile into the Women’s U23 Pan American Cup semifinals beating Peru 3-1 (21-25, 25-18, 25-21, 25-19) on Friday at the International Velodrome in Xalapa, Veracruz. On Saturday at 6:00pm, Chile will face the defending champions, the Dominican Republic, in the semifinals, followed by the other semifinal, between Mexico and Cuba. Peru will compete against Suriname in the classification match for positions 5 to 8 at 4:00pm.  More Español

September 6th. 2024
Cuba On to Semifinals with Straight Set Win against Nicaragua

XALAPA, Mexico, September 6, 2024.- Cuba defeated Nicaragua 3-0 (25-17, 26-24, 25-16) to move on to the semifinals of the Women's U23 Pan American Cup at the International Velodrome of Xalapa, Veracruz.  Cuba will face Mexico in Saturday’s semifinals, while Nicaragua will play against Costa Rica in a classification match for positions 5 to 8 of the tournament.  Cuba had difficulties overcoming Nicaragua, but the key factor was their dominance in blocking (15-3). Cuba also led in attacks (33-30) and serves (7-3).   More Español

September 5th. 2024
Mexico Win Pool B, Advance to Semifinals in Xalapa

XALAPA, Mexico, September 5, 2024. - Mexico won Pool B after a 3-0 (25-23, 25-19, 25-21) victory over Peru and advanced to the semifinals of the Women's U23 Pan American Cup at the International Velodrome of Xalapa, Veracruz. Mexico earned their spot in the semifinals with a 3-0 record. Peru (2-1), second in Pool B, will face Chile on Friday in the quarterfinals. Mexico capitalized on 24 opponent errors, along with a comfortable 47 to 32  advantages in kills. The hosts also outperformed in blocks 5 to 3 and in service points 5 to 4. More Español

September 5th. 2024
Dominican Republic Heads to Semis after Win over Cuba

XALAPA, Mexico, September 5, 2024.- The Dominican Republic defeated Cuba 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-20) to advance to the semifinals of the U23 Women's Pan American Cup in Xalapa, Veracruz. Defending champions, Dominican Republic, won Pool A with a 3-0 record, earning a direct ticket to Saturday's semifinals. Cuba (2-1) will face Nicaragua on Friday in the quarterfinals. Despite Cuba leading by one point in attacks (39-38) and in aces (3-2), the Dominican Republic secured the victory with advantage in blocks (6-4) and committing fewer errors (19-29).   More Español

September 5th. 2024
Nicaragua Takes down Suriname to reach Quarterfinals

XALAPA, Mexico, September 5, 2024. - Nicaragua defeated Suriname 3-0 (25-21, 25-12, 25-15) to advance to the quarterfinal round as third place in Pool B of the U23 Women’s Pan American Cup at the International Velodrome in Xalapa, Veracruz. Nicaragua (1-2) will face the loser between the Dominican Republic and Cuba in quarterfinals on Friday. Suriname (0-3) will play in the matches for positions 5 to 8 in the event.  More Español

September 5th. 2024
Chile Moves into Quarterfinals

XALAPA, Mexico, September 5, 2024.- Chile defeated Costa Rica 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-20) to advance to the quarterfinal round of the U23 Women's Pan American Cup at the International Velodrome in Xalapa, Veracruz. With their first victory in the tournament, Chile (1-2) secured third place in Pool A and moved on to the next round, where they will face the loser between Mexico and Peru. Costa Rica (0-3) will play in the classification matches for positions 5 to 8. More Español

September 4th. 2024
Mexico Defeats Nicaragua for their second Victory

XALAPA, Mexico, September 4, 2024. - Mexico defeated Nicaragua 3-0 (25-10, 25-17, 25-13) in their second victory at the Women's U23 Pan American Cup at the Xalapa International Velodrome, Veracruz. On Thursday, Mexico (2-0) and Peru (2-0) will compete for first place in Pool B and a direct spot in Saturday's semifinals. Nicaragua (0-2) and Suriname (0-2) will battle for third place and a chance to advance to the quarterfinals. The home team dominated in attacks (39-20), blocks (6-3), and serves (12-1). Mexico conceded fewer points from errors (16-18).  More Español

September 4th. 2024
Dominican Republic Came Out on Top Chile in four sets

XALAPA, Mexico, September 4, 2024. - Dominican Republic defeated Chile 3-1 (21-25, 25-11, 25-20, 25-20), improving their record 2-0 in Pool A of the Women's U23 Pan American Cup in Xalapa, Veracruz.The Dominican Republic (2-0) and Cuba (2-0) will face off on Thursday for the top spot in the pool and a place in the semifinals. Chile (0-2) will play against Costa Rica (0-2) for third place and a chance to advance to the quarterfinals. The Dominican Republic bounced back from losing the first set, defeating Chile thanks to their superiority in blocking (10-3) and benefiting from 40 Chilean errors compared to their own 20.  More Español

September 4th. 2024
Peru Aced Suriname All the Way

XALAPA, Mexico, September 4, 2024. - With an overwhelming 12-0 advantage in serves, Peru dominated Suriname 3-0 (25-5, 25-10, 25-13) in the Women's U23 Pan American Cup that’s being played at the Xalapa International Velodrome in Veracruz. Peru remains undefeated (2-0) in Pool B and will finish the preliminary round on Thursday against Mexico. Suriname, still winless (0-2), will close the pool-play against Nicaragua. The top team in the pool advances to Saturday's semifinals. More Español

September 4th. 2024
Cuba Earns Second Win at U23 Pan Am Cup in Xalapa

XALAPA, Mexico, September 4, 2024. - Cuba earned its second victory in the Women's U23 Pan American Cup after defeating Costa Rica 3-0 (25-16, 25-20, 25-14) on Wednesday in Xalapa, Veracruz. This was Cuba's second consecutive win in Pool A, and they will face the Dominican Republic on Thursday in their final match of the preliminary round. Costa Rica, with a 0-2 record, will play against Chile. The top team in the pool advances to the semifinals of the competition. More Español

September 3rd. 2024
Mexico starts Women’s U23 Pan Am Cup with convincing Win against Suriname

XALAPA, Mexico, September 3, 2024.- Mexico began the Women's U-23 Pan American Cup with a convincing 3-0 (25-13, 25-13, 25-13) victory over Suriname at the International Velodrome of Xalapa in Veracruz. The hosts dominated every skill of the game, attacks (37-16), blocks (3-1), and service aces (11-1). Mexico committed 19 errors, while Suriname made 24. More Español

September 3rd. 2024
Cuba Outclass Chile in Four Sets

XALAPA, Mexico, September 3, 2024.- Cuba defeated Chile 3-1 (19-25, 25-23, 27-25, 25-13) on the first day of competition at the Women's U23 Pan American Cup in the International Velodrome of Xalapa, Veracruz. Cuba recovered after losing the first set with a 45-42 advantage in attacks and scoring 36 points on Chile's errors compared to their own 22. Chile had the edge in blocking with 14-8 and scored one more point in aces, 8-7.  More Español

September 3rd. 2024
Peru Starts Off U23 Pan American Cup with a Victory

XALAPA, Mexico, September 3, 2024.- Peru started off the U23 Women's Pan American Cup with a 3-1 (25-17, 21-25, 25-16, 25-15) victory over Nicaragua at the Xalapa International Velodrome in Veracruz, Mexico. In their first match in Pool B, despite dropping a set, Peru outperformed in attacks (50-38), blocks (6-5), and serves (9-4). Peru scored 31 points from opponent errors and gave away 26. On Wednesday, Peru will play against Suriname, and Nicaragua will face Mexico.  More Español

September 3rd. 2024
Dominican Republic defeated Costa Rica in U23 Women's Pan American Cup Opener

XALAPA, Mexico, September 3, 2024.-  Dominican Republic defeated Costa Rica 3-0 (25-18, 25-16, 25-17) in the opening match of the U23 Women's Pan American Cup at the Xalapa International Velodrome in Veracruz. Dominican Republic finished with a huge lead in attack points, 45 to 22, holding a slight edge in blocks, 6 to 5, and in serves, 2 to 1. The Caribbean team conceded one more point on errors (23-22). More Español

September 2nd. 2024
Coaches speak ahead of U23 Women's Pan American Cup

XALAPA, Mexico, September 2, 2024. - The coaches of the eight teams that will compete in the Women’s Under-23 Pan American Cup, a qualifier to the 2025 Junior Pan American Games for two NORCECA teams, to be held at the Xalapa International Velodrome from September 3 to 8.  More Español

August 28th. 2024
Dominican Republic Aims to Defend Title at U23 Women’s Pan American Cup

VERACRUZ, Mexico, August 28, 2024.- Dominican Republic will seek their seventh title at the 2024 U23 Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup, to be held from September 3 to 8 at the Xalapa International Velodrome in Veracruz, Mexico. Reigning champion Dominican Republic has won the event in each of its six editions and all eyes are set for them to retain their title.  More Español