October 21th. 2025
Stanley Grant of Costa Rica Named MVP of the Central American Games

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, October 21, 2025.– Costa Rica’s Stanley Grant was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the men’s volleyball tournament at the 12th Central American Games Guatemala 2025, held from October 17 to 21 at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium. Grant’s explosive offense and leadership on the court were decisive for Costa Rica’s success and their gold-medal victory, securing the nation’s third men’s volleyball title in the history of the Central American Games. In addition to the MVP award, Grant also earned First Best Spiker and Best Receiver, showcasing his complete all-around performance. Belize’s Francis Hauze received the Second Best Spiker honor, while Jeremy Vanega of Costa Rica and Kyron Sutherland of Belize were named First and Second Best Blockers, respectively. More Español 

October 21th. 2025
Costa Rica Crowned Champions of the 2025 Central American Games

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, October 21, 2025.– Costa Rica claimed the gold medal in the men’s volleyball tournament at the 12th Central American Games Guatemala 2025 after defeating Nicaragua 3-1 (25-22, 21-25, 25-17, 25-19) in the championship match. With this victory, Costa Rica celebrates its third Central American Games title (1990, 2001, 2025), along with three silver medals (1986, 2010, 2013) and two bronze medals (1977, 1994). Nicaragua returned to the podium for the first time since 1990, when they earned their first silver medal; their previous medal was a bronze in 1986.  More Español 

October 21th. 2025
Panama Clinch Bronze in Thrilling Five Sets over Belize 

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, October 21, 2025.– Panama captured the bronze medal in the men’s volleyball tournament at the 12th Central American Games Guatemala 2025 with a thrilling five-set victory over Belize 3-2 (27-25, 23-25, 25-22, 21-25, 15-12). For Panama, this marks their second bronze medal in the history of the Central American Games, their first coming in 2013. Overall, Panama has earned three gold medals and one silver in the regional event’s history. More Español 

October 21th. 2025
El Salvador Defeats Honduras to Finish Sixth at the Central American Games

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, October 21, 2025.– El Salvador closed its participation in the men’s volleyball tournament of the 12th Central American Games Guatemala 2025 with a 3-0 (25-21, 28-26, 25-21) victory over Honduras, securing sixth place in the competition. El Salvador ended with a 3-2 record, while Honduras finished winless, taking seventh place. The two teams had already met in the preliminary round, where El Salvador also prevailed in straight sets. The most dramatic moment came in the second set, when Honduras seemed ready to win after an Arturo Durán attack gave them a 24-23 lead. However, El Salvador tied it with a Favio López spike. The set continued neck-and-neck until Abner Cano scored with an attack, followed by a crucial block from Juan Carlos Vargas against David Villatoro to close it 28-26. More Español 

October 20th. 2025
Nicaragua Dominant over Belize to Reach the Central American Games Gold Medal Match

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, October 20, 2025.– Nicaragua dominated Belize 3-0 (25-21, 25-21, 25-21) to advance to the gold medal match of the men’s volleyball tournament at the 12th Central American Games Guatemala 2025, where they will face Costa Rica. Nicaragua had not reached the podium at the Central American Games since 1990, when they won the silver medal. The Nicaraguan team has never claimed gold, with one silver and one bronze in its history. Belize, meanwhile, will play for the bronze medal against Panama; their last podium finish was in 1997, also a bronze. From the start, Nicaragua set the pace in the first set, with Axel Gutiérrez leading the offense, supported by Jonny Zeledón and Víctor Fonseca. More Español 

October 20th. 2025
Costa Rica Advances to the Men’s Final at the Central American Games

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, October 20, 2025.– Costa Rica advanced to the gold medal match of the men’s volleyball tournament at the 12th Central American Games Guatemala 2025, defeating Panama in straight sets 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-18) in the semifinals. The last time both teams reached the podium was in 2013, when Costa Rica claimed silver and Panama bronze. This time, Costa Rica awaits the winner between Nicaragua and Belize for the gold medal match, while Panama will play for bronze against the loser. The opening set was tight, with both sides trading points until 16-all, when Costa Rica began to pull away thanks to Ignacio Morales Sánchez and Gilberth Solano. A series of unforced errors from Panama allowed Costa Rica to widen the gap, reaching set point at 24-20 after a strong attack by Solano. Morales Sánchez sealed the set 25-22. More Español 

October 20th. 2025
Guatemala Finishes Fifth at the 2025 Central American Games

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, October 20, 2025.– Guatemala closed its participation in the men’s volleyball tournament of the 12th Central American Games Guatemala 2025 in fifth place, after a solid 3-0 (25-13, 32-30, 25-23) victory over El Salvador. With the result, Guatemala finished with a 1-2 record, securing fifth place in the standings. El Salvador will face Honduras on the final day of competition for 6th/7th place. The home team came out strong in the opening set, jumping to an 8-0 lead led by José Pablo Pérez and Carlos López, who guided Guatemala’s offensive rhythm. More Español 

October 19th. 2025
Belize Returns to a Central American Games Semifinal After 28 Years

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, October 19, 2025.– Belize defeated El Salvador 3-1 (23-25, 25-21, 25-16, 25-18), securing the last semifinal berth in the men’s volleyball tournament of the 12th Central American Games Guatemala 2025. Belize returns to a Central American Games semifinal for the first time since 1997, the year they won their only medal in the history of the event (bronze). With a 2-1 record, Belize finished second in Pool B and will face Nicaragua in the semifinals. El Salvador (1-2), third in the pool, will play for positions 5/7 against Guatemala. El Salvador took the first set after recovering from a four-point deficit (6-10), led by Abner Cano and Rodrigo Chávez, who managed to contain the attacks of Francis Hauze and Karym Coleman. More Español 

October 19th. 2025
Costa Rica Advances Unbeaten to the Central American Games Semifinals

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, October 19, 2025.– Costa Rica advanced to the semifinals of the men’s volleyball tournament at the 12th Central American Games Guatemala 2025 unbeaten, after defeating Honduras 3-0 (25-17, 25-20, 26-24) at the Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium. Costa Rica finished first in Pool B with a perfect 3-0 record and will face Panama in Monday’s semifinals. Honduras, with a 0-3 record, placed fourth in the group and will compete for positions 6/7 on the tournament’s final day. More Español 

October 19th. 2025
Nicaragua Defeats Panama in a Dramatic Five-Set Battle to Claim First Place in Pool A

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, October 19, 2025.– Nicaragua earned an exciting five-set victory (25-27, 25-20, 25-17, 21-25, 19-17) over Panama, securing first place in Pool A of the men’s volleyball tournament at the 12th Central American Games Guatemala 2025. Nicaragua closed the preliminary round with a perfect 3-0 record, while Panama finished second at 2-1. Both teams had already secured their spots in Monday’s semifinals and now await the outcome of Pool B to determine their opponents. The match was a fierce battle from start to finish, with tight scores and constant ties. The opening set ended dramatically in extra points when a blocking error by Álvaro Solís on a powerful attack from Félix Williams handed Panama the lead. More Español 

October 18th. 2025
Panama Opens Central American Games with Five-Set Victory over Guatemala

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, October 18, 2025. – Panama opened its campaign at the men’s volleyball tournament of the 12th Central American Games Guatemala 2025 with a dramatic five-set victory 3-2 (25-23, 25-16, 22-25, 16-25, 15-12) over Guatemala at the Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium. With the win, Panama secured a spot in the semifinals with a 1-0 record in Pool A and will face Nicaragua (1-0) on Sunday for first place in the pool. Guatemala, with a 0-2 record, was eliminated from medal contention.

In the opening set, both teams were tied at 18 points in a fierce offensive battle. Panama took the lead through the blocking and attacking efforts of Ludrik West, while Gherson Ortiz contributed defensively by containing Guatemala’s top scorer Andy Blanco. More Español 

October 18th. 2025
Costa Rica Continues Strong at the Central American Games

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, October 18, 2025.– Costa Rica continued its dominant form in Pool B of the men’s volleyball tournament at the 12th Central American Games Guatemala 2025, sweeping Belize 3-0 (25-13, 25-22, 25-12). With a 2-0 record, Costa Rica is one step away from securing a semifinal berth and will close the preliminary round against Honduras (0-2). Belize, now 1-1, will fight for a spot in the next round when it faces El Salvador, also 1-1. Costa Rica jumped to a commanding 12-3 lead in the opening set and never looked back, closing it comfortably with at least four players contributing to the attack. Costa Rica’s  blocking game was a major factor, outscoring Belize 5-0 in that category. More Español 

October 18th. 2025
El Salvador Captures First Victory at the Central American Games

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, October 18, 2025.– El Salvador earned its first victory in the men’s volleyball tournament of the 12th Central American Games Guatemala 2025, defeating Honduras 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 25-17). El Salvador improved its record to 1-1 in Pool B and will close the preliminary round facing Belize. Honduras, still winless, will meet Costa Rica in its final match. The top two teams in each pool will advance to the semifinals. El Salvador came back from a four-point deficit (8-12) in the first set, tying at 12 and taking control through the offensive efforts of Abner Cano and Rodrigo Chávez. Despite strong performances from David Villatoro and Jesús Montes, a service error from Honduras gave El Salvador the opening set. More Español 

October 17th. 2025
Nicaragua Dominates Guatemala in Central American Games Debut

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, October 17, 2025.– Nicaragua set the pace and displayed strong consistency to defeat Guatemala in straight sets (25-23, 25-17, 25-22) in their opening match in Pool A of the men’s volleyball tournament at the 12th Central American Games Guatemala 2025, held at the Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium. The Nicaraguan squad showed balance across all areas, starting with a tight first set that they managed to take thanks to their offensive power. Axel Gutiérrez sealed the set with an attack that the Guatemalan defense couldn’t control, proving to be the most effective player for his team. In the second set, Nicaragua took an early lead (13-7), dominating with a strong blocking performance led by Víctor Fonseca, and maintaining control until the end. Guatemala attempted to respond in the third set, led by middle blocker Jason Hernández, who was instrumental in keeping the score close. However, Gutiérrez’s relentless attacks, supported by Jonny Zeledón and Emilio Andrews, secured Nicaragua’s victory. A hitting error by José Samayoa sealed the match. More Español 

October 17th. 2025
Belize Opens the Central American Games with a Solid Victory over Honduras

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, October 17, 2025. – Belize opened the 12th Central American Games Guatemala 2025 with a convincing 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 25-19) victory over Honduras in Pool B of the men’s volleyball tournament, held at the Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium. Belize (1-0) will face Costa Rica (1-0) in their second match of the event, while Honduras (0-1) will play against El Salvador (0-1). The first set was tightly contested, with both teams trading points until the end, but Belize capitalized on 13 Honduran errors to take the early lead. More Español 

October 17th. 2025
Costa Rica Defeats El Salvador in Straight Sets in the Opening of the Central American Games

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, October 17, 2025. – Costa Rica opened with a solid straight-set victory 3-0 (25-17, 25-18, 26-24) over El Salvador, in the first match of Pool B in the men’s volleyball tournament of the 12th Central American Games Guatemala 2025, held at the Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium. Gilberth Solano and Jason Brown were instrumental in the first set, powering Costa Rica’s  offense with strong attacks. El Salvador committed several consecutive errors that prevented them from stopping the Ticos’ momentum. In the second set, Costa Rica once again imposed its rhythm, although Rodrigo Chávez and Abner Cano led a more organized and effective performance for El Salvador. More Español 

October 16th. 2025
Men’s Teams Aim for the Podium at the Central American Games 

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, October 16, 2025. – The coaches of the seven participating countries have expressed their determination to reach the podium in the men’s volleyball tournament of the 12th Central American Games Guatemala 2025, to be held from October 17 to 21 at the Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium. More Español 

October 13th. 2025
Guatemala Aims to Retain Its Title on Home Soil at the 12th Central American Games 2025 

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, October 13, 2025.– Guatemala’s men’s volleyball national  team is gearing up to defend its crown at the 12th Central American Games Guatemala 2025, determined to make the most of its home advantage and retain the title won in the previous edition. More Español 

October 11th. 2025
Guatemala Gears Up for the 12th Central American Games 2025

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, October 12, 2025. – Guatemala is preparing to host, for the fourth time as the sole venue, the 12th edition of the Central American Games, to be held from October 18 to 30, 2025. The event will bring together athletes from Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and the host country, who will compete in 41 sports and 55 disciplines. More Español