August 31th. 2025
Willner Rivas, MVP of the Men’s Pan American Cup 

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 31, 2025.– Venezuela’s captain, Willner Rivas, was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 18th Senior Men’s Pan American Cup, held from August 26 to 31 at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. Willner Rivas was a key player in leading Venezuela to the Undefeated Championship of the Pan American Cup, after defeating Mexico in the gold medal match 3-1 (25-23, 25-20, 20-25, 25-19). The All-Star Team of the event was formed by Nolan Flexen of the United States as Best Spiker, and Pelegrín Vargas of Puerto Rico as Second Best Spiker. In the middle blocker position, Rafael Burgos of the Dominican Republic and Cole Duncanson of Canada were recognized as Best and Second Best Middle Blocker, respectively. The award for Best Setter went to Mason Greves of Canada, while Best Opposite was given to Vicente Parraguirre of Chile, who was also the Best Scorer with 99 points in the tournament.  More Español 

August 31th. 2025
Venezuela Crowned Undefeated Champion of the Men’s Pan American Cup

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 31, 2025.– Venezuela was crowned undefeated champion of the 18th Senior Men’s Pan American Volleyball Cup after defeating Mexico 3-1 (25-23, 25-20, 20-25, 25-19) in the gold medal match that closed the event at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato.This title marks Venezuela’s first-ever gold medal in the history of the Pan American Cup, adding to the bronze medal they earned in 2015.Host nation Mexico claimed the silver medal, the second in its history, bringing their overall tally to four medals: one gold, one silver, and two bronze.Venezuela finished undefeated with six victories, 15 sets won and only three lost. Mexico closed the tournament with a record of four wins and two losses, placing second.Venezuela prevailed in attack (50-42) and blocking (10-8), while Mexico outperformed in service points (5-2). In errors, the Venezuelan side committed one fewer than the hosts (32-33). More Español 

August 31th. 2025
Canada Swept Colombia to Win the Men’s Pan Am Cup Bronze Medal   

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 31, 2025.- Canada swept Colombia 3-0 (27-25, 25-22, 25-14) to claim the bronze medal at the 18th Senior Men’s Pan American Cup, held at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. The Canadian team, the defending champion, was aiming for a historic three-peat. Although they fell short of reaching the final, they closed the tournament in third place with a record of 4 wins and 1 loss. In the history of the event, Canada now holds 2 gold, 3 silver, and 4 bronze medals.Colombia finished in fourth place with a record of three wins and three losses, marking the first time in the history of the tournament that they reached a medal match. The first set was the tightest, tied at 17 points. Colombia gained the lead with a block by Andrés Piza, but Canada quickly responded. After leveling the score at 22, Jonas Van Huizen spikes pushed Canada ahead in a dramatic finish to take the set 27-25. In the second set, Canada pulled away 17-13 with strong plays from Cory Schoenherr and Erik Siksna. Piza and Miguel Martínez led the Colombian push late in the set, but a service error handed the North Americans the 25-22 win. More Español 

August 31th. 2025
Chile defeats USA in straight-sets for Fifth Place

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 31, 2025.- Chile defeated the United States in straight sets 3-0 (25-23, 25-23, 25-18) to secure fifth place at the eighteenth Men’s Pan American Cup, held at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. Chile closed its campaign with a strong record of five wins and only one loss, while the United States finished with three victories and three defeats. The match was highly contested in the first two sets, decided by small details. In the opening set, the score was tied at 22 when Tomás Gago blocked Kyle Hobus to give Chile a 24-22 lead. A service error extended the set, but a reception error by the U.S. following another attack from Gago sealed the win. In the third set, Chile built a clear five-point lead (15-10) and maintained control until closing out the sweep. Chile outperformed the United States in attacks (40-34) and service points (4-1). Both teams scored seven points from blocking, while Chile committed fewer errors (22-24). Dusan Bonacic led Chile with 13 points, closely followed by Vicente Parraguirre with 12. For the United States, Daniel Wetter topped the scorers and was the only player in double digits with 14 points. More Español 

August 31th. 2025
Cuba Takes Seventh Place over Puerto Rico at Pan Am Cup

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 31, 2025.- Cuba claimed seventh place at the eighteenth edition of the Men’s Pan American Cup after defeating Puerto Rico 3-1 (25-20, 19-25, 25-23, 25-21). Cuba finished the tournament with a 3-3 record, while Puerto Rico ended with 2-4, placing seventh and eighth respectively.It was a close match, with neither team able to dominate clearly. Cuba took the first set, while Puerto Rico controlled the second after point 10, relying on its blocking to even the score. In the third, despite the Puerto Ricans holding a two-point lead late in the set, Cuba closed it out by capitalizing on their opponent’s errors. In the fourth, the Cubans took definitive control to secure the victory. Cuba led in attacks 52-41, while Puerto Rico dominated blocking 13-8. Both teams scored 2 service points and committed a similar number of errors: Cuba 33, Puerto Rico 32. For Cuba, Yusniel González and Endriel Pedroso led the scoring with 14 points each, followed by Thiago Suárez with 11. On Puerto Rico’s side, opposite hitter Jamal Ellis topped all scorers with 16 points, Pedro Molina added 13, Ángel Rivera tallied 11 including a match-high 5 blocks, and Peligrín Vargas contributed 10. More Español 

August 31th. 2025
Dominican Republic survives five-set battle against Suriname for ninth place

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 31, 2025.– The Dominican Republic survived a five-set battle to defeat Suriname 3-2 (25-13, 25-15, 23-25, 24-26, 15-11) and secure ninth place at the 18th Senior Men’s Pan American Cup, held at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. The Dominicans closed the tournament with a record of three wins and three losses, while Suriname finished with 1-4, settling for tenth place. After dominating the first two sets with ease, the Dominican Republic endured Suriname’s push that forced a tight tie-break. Suriname took a two-point lead in the third set and, with great momentum, extended the match into a decisive fifth set, where the Dominicans finally prevailed thanks to their blocking and steadier performance. More Español 

August 31th. 2025
Guatemala Closes Pan American Cup with Victory over Antigua and Barbuda

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 21, 2025.- Guatemala concluded the 18th Senior Men’s Pan American Volleyball Cup with a 3-0 (25-10, 25-16, 25-17) victory over Antigua and Barbuda at the Domo de la Feria in León. Guatemala finished in 11th place of the competition with a 1-5 record, while Antigua and Barbuda ended the tournament winless. The Central American squad celebrated the victory by dominating in attacks 43-22, in blocks 8-5, and committing fewer errors (15-23). Both teams scored one direct service ace.Andy Leonardo led all scorers with 15 points (13 attacks, one block, one ace), while Yeferson Zavala added 13 points (12 attacks, one block) for Guatemala. On the other side, Adrian Constant stood out for Antigua and Barbuda with 9 points, all from attacks. More Español 

August 30th. 2025
Mexico Defeats Canada to Advance to the Pan American Cup Final

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 30, 2025.- Mexico advanced to the final of the 18th Senior Men’s Pan American Cup after defeating Canada 3-1 (25-21, 25-22, 22-25, 25-22) at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. The host team will play for the gold medal this Sunday against Venezuela, while Canada will face Colombia for the bronze. The home crowd enjoyed a thrilling start in the opening set, as Mexico jumped ahead 20-12 thanks to the offense of Alexis Garay and Franky Hernández. Canada responded with a spectacular comeback led by Erik Siksna and Cole Duncanson, closing the gap to 23-21, but a blocking error and a stuff block from Axel Téllez sealed the set for the hosts. The second set remained tight up to 17 points, when two Canadian errors opened the door for Mexico. In the final stretch, Cory Schoenherr extended the suspense, but a kill from Oziel Aguirre secured the 2-0 lead. More Español 

August 30th. 2025
Venezuela Outlasts Colombia in Five Sets to Reach the Gold Medal Match

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 30, 2025.– Venezuela secured a spot in the gold medal match of the 18th Senior Men’s Pan American Cup after edging Colombia in a thrilling five-set semifinal 3-2 (25-22, 28-26, 19-25, 15-25, 15-12) at the Domo de la Feria in León.

The Venezuelan team will battle for the gold medal against the winner of the other semifinal between defending champion Canada and Mexico, while Colombia will play for bronze against the loser of that clash. The semifinal was a true battle, with a tight start, fast play, and plenty of highlights. In the opening set, Venezuela pulled ahead 23-20 with a key block from captain Willner Rivas, and after a dramatic finish, a Colombian net touch error sealed the 1-0 lead for Venezuela. In the second set, Colombia staged a spectacular comeback from 19-24 to level at 24, saving seven set points along the way. Still, an attack from Rivas and a block by Moisés Vásquez against Andrés Piza gave Venezuela a commanding 2-0 advantage.  More Español 

August 30th. 2025
United States Defeats Puerto Rico to Play for Fifth Place

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 30, 2025.– The United States defeated Puerto Rico 3-1 (28-26, 23-25, 25-18, 25-13) and will compete for fifth place at the 18th Senior Men’s Pan American Cup at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. The Americans will face Chile for fifth place, while Puerto Rico will meet Cuba for seventh. The opening set was tightly contested. The U.S. came back from a three-point deficit to tie at 18, and after several exchanges, closed it 28-26 with a Nolan Flexen attack followed by a Michael Wright serve. Puerto Rico responded in the second, surging ahead 14-7 with the firepower of Jamal Ellis and Pelegrin Vargas. Despite U.S. pressure, a service error handed Puerto Rico the set 25-23. More Español 

August 30th. 2025
Suriname Earns First Victory at the Men’s Pan American Cup

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 30, 2025.- Suriname captured its first win at the 18th Senior Men’s Pan American Cup, defeating Guatemala 3-1 (25-21, 29-27, 17-25, 27-25) at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. With this victory, Suriname advanced to the 9th/10th place match against the Dominican Republic, marking its best historical performance in the competition. Guatemala, meanwhile, will face Antigua and Barbuda for 11th/12th place. The Surinamese side displayed character in crucial moments, particularly in the second and fourth sets, where they denied Guatemala multiple set points thanks to the leadership of captain Keven Sporkslede, who switched from his usual libero position —where he had played throughout the tournament— to outside hitter. Blocking proved decisive for Suriname. More Español

August 30th. 2025
Dominican Republic Dominates Antigua and Barbuda at Pan American Cup

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 30, 2025.- Dominican Republic cruised past Antigua and Barbuda 3-0 (25-17, 25-9, 25-10) at the 18th Senior Men’s Pan American Cup held at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. The Dominicans will play for ninth place against the winner of the match between Guatemala and Suriname, while Antigua and Barbuda will compete for eleventh place against the loser. The Dominican squad faced no trouble in securing the win, dominating in attacks (38-20) and service points (5-0). Antigua and Barbuda held the edge in blocking (5-3), but the Dominicans capitalized on 23 opponent errors compared to their 10. Dominican team captain Héctor Alexis Cruz led all scorers with 11 points, while Ronny Molina and Rafael Brugos added 10 points each in the triumph.

Adrian Constant topped Antigua and Barbuda’s offense with 10 points. More Español

August 29th. 2025
Mexico Claims Semifinal Spot at the Pan American Cup

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 29, 2025.- Mexico claimed its place in the semifinals of the 18th Men’s Pan American Cup after defeating the United States 3-1 (25-21, 18-25, 25-20, 25-23) in the quarterfinals at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. The Mexican squad will face defending champion Canada in the semifinals, while Venezuela and Colombia will battle in the other bracket. The United States, meanwhile, will play in the classification round for positions 5 to 8, starting against Puerto Rico. The first set was tight up to an 11-point tie, when Mexico took control thanks to American errors and the attack of Alexis Garay. With Axel Téllez and Garay leading the offense, the home team maintained the edge. Franky Hernández, first from the service line and then with a back-row attack, pushed the score to 24-20. Ryan Barnett saved one set point, but Oziel Aguirre sealed the set for Mexico. In the second set, the United States dominated from start to finish with a powerful attack led by Isaiah Preuitt, Nolan Flexen, and Parker Van Buren, leaving Mexico unable to catch up. More Español

August 29th. 2025
Colombia Survives A Five-Set Showdown to Advance to Semifinals

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 29, 2025. – Colombia survived a dramatic five-set battle to defeat Chile 3-2 (25-21, 25-22, 22-25, 23-25, 15-12) and secure its place in the semifinals of the 18th Senior Men’s Pan American Cup, being held at the Domo de la Feria in León. Colombia built a two-set lead, but Chile fought back strongly to tie the match and force a decisive fifth set. In the semifinals, the Colombians await their opponent, either Venezuela or Canada, while Chile will play for positions five through eight. The opening set was intense, with both teams exchanging points. Tied at 10, Colombia pulled ahead with the push of Andrés Piza and Chilean errors, before Leandro Mejía’s blocking stopped Dusan Bonacic from scoring comfortably to close the set. The second set was equally tight, tied at 21 when Piza powered through the Chilean block, followed by Juan Felipe Castañeda who stopped Vicente Mardones. Mejía was once again crucial to bring Colombia to set point, and Ronald Jiménez denied Vicente Parraguirre to give Colombia a 2-0 lead.  More Español

August 29th. 2025
Puerto Rico to Play for 5th–8th Place at the Pan American Cup

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 29, 2025. – Puerto Rico secured its place in the battle for positions 5 to 8 of the Senior Men’s Pan American Cup after defeating the Dominican Republic 3-0 (25-20, 25-18, 25-19) on Friday at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. The Puerto Ricans will continue fighting for fifth place in the tournament, while the Dominican Republic will compete between 9th and 12th. Puerto Rico took control of the first set from point seven, with Jamal Ellis and Pelegrin Vargas leading the offense. In the second set, the lead grew to six points (13-7), thanks to contributions from Ellis and Pedro Molina, along with consecutive errors by the Dominican side. Although Ronny Molina responded with kills, Puerto Rico held on firmly to the advantage.

In the third set, the Dominicans rallied after trailing 13-16, cutting the gap to 15-16 with attacks from Rafael Burgos, Bryan Turbides, and Luther Rosario. However, Puerto Rico regained control with Vargas and Ellis, pulling ahead 23-17. After a long rally, Ellis put his team at match point, and Omar Hoyos sealed the victory with a spike that deflected off the Dominican defense. More Español

August 29th. 2025
Cuba Tops Guatemala in Pan American Cup Classification Round

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 29, 2025.- Cuba defeated Guatemala 3-0 (25-23, 25-21, 25-23) in a classification match for positions 7 to 10 at the Senior Men’s Pan American Cup, held at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. With the victory, Cuba moves on to compete for positions 5 to 8, while Guatemala will play in the bracket for places 9 to 12.The match was closely contested, with both teams staying within reach on the scoreboard. In the first set, Guatemala saved three set points (19-24) with the offense and blocking of Andy Leonardo, before an error and a kill by Carlos Yoandrys Charles sealed the set for Cuba.In the second frame, Guatemala held a three-point lead (14-11) behind the blocking of Andy Leonardo and Gerardo González, but Cuba responded through the attacks of Thiago Suárez and Yusniel González, combined with errors from the Central American squad.The third set remained tied until 13 points apiece, when Cuba gained a slight edge with the contribution of Endriel Pedroso. Guatemala caught up again at 19-all, but in another tight finish, the Cubans closed the match. More Español

August 28th. 2025
Chile Wins Pool C with Thriller Five-Set Victory over Mexico
LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 28, 2025. – Chile defeated Mexico in a thrilling five-set battle 3-2 (20-25, 25-16, 19-25, 25-23, 16-14) to claim first place in Pool C at the Men’s Senior Pan American Cup, being held at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. With a perfect 3-0 record, Chile secured the top spot in the pool, while Mexico (2-1) finished second. In the quarterfinals, Chile will face Colombia and Mexico will take on the United States. Mexico started strong with Franky Hernández leading the offense, supported by Alexis Garay and Mauro Fuentes to take the opening set. Chile responded in the second with a comfortable lead, powered by Vicente Parraguirre and contributions from Vicente Ibarra, tying the match.  More Español

August 28th. 2025
USA Advances to Quarterfinals Defeating Cuba

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 28, 2025. – The United States advanced to the quarterfinals of the 18th Senior Men’s Pan American Cup after defeating Cuba 3-1 (25-20, 23-25, 26-24, 25-17) at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. The U.S. team closed the preliminary round with a 2-1 record to secure second place in Pool A and a spot in the next phase. Cuba, with a 1-2 record, finished third and will play for classification. The United States came out strong in the opening set, jumping to a 5-0 lead and then 10-5, powered by the offense of Nolan Flexen, Kyle Hobus, and Daniel Wetter. In the second set, Cuba responded with the efforts of Víctor Andreu and Carlos Charles. After a 20-point tie, U.S. errors gave the Caribbean team the advantage to even the match. More Español

August 28th. 2025
Canada Sweeps Colombia to Claim First Place in Pool B

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 28, 2025.– Canada swept Colombia 3-0 (28-26, 25-23, 25-23) in an intense battle that decided the top spot in Pool B of the 18th Senior Men’s Pan American Cup, held at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. The defending champions closed pool play undefeated with a 3-0 record, awaiting confirmation whether they advance directly to the semifinals or will compete in the quarterfinals. Colombia finished second in the pool with a 2-1 record and moves on to the quarterfinal round. The opening set was tightly contested, tied at 23 points. A Colombian service error gave Canada set point, but a Canadian error from the service line tied it again. Erik Siksna once more put Canada ahead, though Juan Castañeda answered with a kill for Colombia. Andrés Piza followed with an attack to earn Colombia a set point, but Jordan Canham delivered two consecutive points to seal the set for the Canadians. More Español

August 28th. 2025
Puerto Rico Wraps Up Pool-Play with Victory over Guatemala

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 28, 2025.– Puerto Rico wrapped up the preliminary round of the Senior Men’s Pan American Cup with a 3-1 (25-21, 21-25, 25-20, 25-17) victory over Guatemala, in the final day of pool play at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato.

With a 1-2 record, Puerto Rico secured third place in Pool B, while Guatemala finished fourth with a 0-3 record. Both teams will move on to classification matches, awaiting their opponents once pool play concludes. Puerto Rico controlled the first set, although Guatemala managed to save two set points with a service error and an attack from Gerardo González, until Omar Hoyos closed the set with a kill. Guatemala responded in the second set, driven by middle blocker Jason Hernández and outside hitter Andy Leonardo, who kept the Central Americans ahead to level the match 1-1. In the third set, after a 17-point tie, Puerto Rico took control with the performances of Jamal Ellis and captain Pedro Molina. The Puerto Ricans maintained the pressure and raised their level of play in the fourth set to secure the win. More Español

August 28th. 2025
Dominican Republic Closes Group Stage with Victory

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 28, 2025.- The Dominican Republic earned its first win at the Senior Men’s Pan American Cup by defeating Suriname 3-0 (25-16, 25-14, 25-20) in the final day of pool play at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. The Dominican Republic closed Pool C in third place with a 1-2 record, while Suriname finished fourth at 0-3. Both teams await the completion of all preliminary matches to learn their opponents in the classification round. The Dominican side controlled the match with advantages in attacks (40-33), blocks (12-3), and service points (3-1), while committing fewer errors than Suriname (13-20). The third set was the most contested, with stronger resistance from the Surinamese squad.Luis Reinoso led all scorers with 15 points on 10 kills, 2 blocks, and 3 aces. Héctor Cruz added 13 points, all on kills, and Ronny Molina contributed 10, also all from attacks. For Suriname, Shemar Jameson stood out with 13 points, all on kills. More Español

August 28th. 2025
Venezuela Dominates Pool A with Perfect Run at the Pan American Cup

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 28, 2025.– Venezuela closed the group stage with its third consecutive straight-set victory, defeating Antigua and Barbuda 3-0 (25-15, 25-16, 25-8) to secure first place in Pool A of the Men’s Senior Pan American Cup, held at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. With a perfect 3-0 record and without dropping a single set, Venezuela claimed the group lead and now awaits the outcome of the remaining matches to see if it advances directly to the semifinals. Antigua and Barbuda (0-3) will play in the classification round for placement matches. The South American squad rotated its lineup, with the reserve players sealing the victory with a dominant third set (25-8), the largest margin recorded so far in the tournament. Statistics showed Venezuela’s superiority in attacks (42-18), as well as in blocks (7-5) and service points (6-0). Venezuela conceded 16 points from errors, compared to 20 from Antigua and Barbuda. More Español

August 27th. 2025
Mexico Prevails over Dominican Republic for Second Straight-Set Win

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 27, 2025. – Mexico defeated the Dominican Republic 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-19) to earn their second straight-set victory at the Men’s Pan American Volleyball Cup, being held at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. The top spot in Pool C will be decided on Thursday in the clash between Mexico and Chile, both undefeated so far in the tournament. Meanwhile, the Dominican Republic will close the preliminary round against Suriname, with both teams still seeking their first win. Mexico took the lead in the opening set with powerful attack from Franky Hernández and a solid block by Axel Téllez against Dominican captain Héctor Cruz, securing the early advantage. In the second set, the home team doubled their rivals in points (10-5) thanks to consecutive attacks from Alexis Garay, supported by Mauro Fuentes, effectively containing the efforts of Luis Reinoso and Luther Rosario. The Dominican Republic came out strong in the third set, going up 6-3 behind solid blocking from Rafael Burgos and Cruz. However, Mexico turned the score around and, with an effective performance from Téllez, extended the gap to four points (20-16). With Garay leading the offense and Téllez dominant at the net, the hosts sealed the win after a Dominican error. More Español

August 27th. 2025
Colombia defeats Puerto Rico to remain unbeaten at the Pan American Cup

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 27, 2025. – Colombia defeated Puerto Rico 3-1 (18-25, 25-18, 25-18, 25-20) to remain unbeaten at the Men’s Pan American Volleyball Cup, taking place at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. Colombia and Canada both hold perfect records (2-0) and will face each other on Thursday to decide the top spot in Pool B. Puerto Rico, meanwhile, will play against Guatemala, with both teams still searching for their first win. Puerto Rico controlled the first set comfortably. At set point (24-14), Colombia responded with three kills from Ronald Jiménez and a block by Juan Castañeda against Jamal Ellis, before Ángel Rivera sealed the set with a powerful spike, 25-18. Colombia answered back in the second set, taking a five-point lead (10-5), with Castañeda, Andrés Piza, and Jiménez effective on offense, and Leandro Mejía contributing at the net with blocks. Puerto Rico pushed back and denied three set points, but Piza leveled the match with a decisive attack. In the third set, Colombia maintained a three-point lead throughout. Mejía’s blocking was key down the stretch, while Puerto Rican errors allowed Colombia to close the set in their favor. More Español

August 27th. 2025
Venezuela Defeats Cuba in Straight Sets at the Pan American Cup

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 27, 2025. – Venezuela earned a solid 3-0 (25-23, 25-17, 25-21) victory over Cuba at the Men’s Pan American Volleyball Cup, being held at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. Venezuela remains perfect in Pool A with a 2-0 record, while Cuba drops to 1-1. In the final day of pool play, Venezuela will face Antigua and Barbuda (0-2) and Cuba will go up against the United States (1-1). Cuba started strong in the opening set, taking a 4-0 lead with the attack of Alejandro González. However, Venezuela responded steadily, led by Willner Rivas and Emerson Rodríguez, building a comfortable advantage. Although Cuba tried to rally, closing the gap to 21-23, consecutive errors cost them the set. The second set was completely dominated by Venezuela, with a huge lead and consistent pressure from the service line through Ronald Fayola, Jean Herrera, and Emerson. In the third set, the score was tied at 15 points before Venezuela pulled away with the offense of Rivas and Emerson, along with José Carrasco’s blocking at the net. Two consecutive kills from Emerson sealed the Venezuelan victory. More Español

August 27th. 2025
Canada Needed Four Sets to Defeat Guatemala

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 27, 2025. – Canada had to work hard to overcome Guatemala 3-1 (26-24, 25-19, 26-28, 25-19) and remain unbeaten at the 18th Men’s Pan American Cup, held at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. The defending champion now holds a 2-0 record in Pool B and will close the preliminary round on Thursday against Colombia. Guatemala, still seeking its first win, will face Puerto Rico in its next match. The match turned out to be tougher than expected for the Canadians. In the first set, Guatemala surprised by staying ahead until reaching set point (24-23), with Andy Leonardo and Gerardo González leading the offense. However, Erik Siksna tied the score with a spike and then scored on a block to give Canada the advantage, eventually taking the set 26-24. In the second frame, Canada showed more control, building a five-point lead (17-12) and maintaining it thanks to the effectiveness of Siksna and Jonas Van Huizen, securing the set 25-19. More Español

August 27th. 2025

Chile Remains Undefeated at the Men’s Pan American Cup

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 27, 2025. – The Chilean National Team kept its perfect record at the 18th Men’s Pan American Volleyball Cup, defeating Suriname in straight sets 3-0 (25-15, 25-13, 25-14) at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. Chile now holds a 2-0 undefeated record in Pool C, while Suriname is still searching for its first win (0-2).  The pool stage will conclude on Thursday with Chile facing Mexico and Suriname taking on the Dominican Republic. Afterward, the two best pool winners will move directly into the semifinals. Chile’s attacking power and serving were key factors in the victory. The South Americans dominated in kills (41-23), service aces (9-0), and blocks (8-2). Both teams handed out 17 points apiece through unforced errors. Vicente Parraguirre, Chile’s opposite, topped all scorers with 13 points (10 kills, 2 blocks, 1 ace). Followed by Noe Aravena with 12 points (10 kills, 1 block, 1 ace) and Tomás Gago with 10 (6 kills, 2 blocks, 2 aces). More Español

August 27th. 2025

USA Earns First Win at Men’s Pan Am Cup

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 26, 2025.- The United States earned its first victory in Pool A of the Men’s Pan American Cup after beating Antigua and Barbuda 3-0 (25-12, 25-11, 25-17) at Domo de la Feria in Guanajuato, León. The U.S. with 1-1 record will close pool-play against Cuba, while Antigua and Barbuda (0-2) will face Venezuela. The top place in the pool will have to wait until the results are complete to learn if they advance directly to semifinals or they will go through the quarterfinals alongside the second place in each pool. USA sealed the win with advantage in every skill: attacks  (43-20), blocks (5-2) and service aces  (8-1). They committed a similar number of errors, the United States with 19 and Antigua and Barbuda with 17.  More Español

August 26th. 2025
Mexico claims straight-set victory over Suriname to open Pan American Cup

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 26, 2025. – Host team Mexico got off to a strong start in the 18th Senior Men’s Pan American Volleyball Cup, defeating Suriname 3-0 (25-18, 25-14, 25-17) at the Domo de la Feria in León. Mexico (1-0) will face the Dominican Republic (0-1) in its next Pool C match, while Suriname (0-1) will meet Chile (1-0). The opening set was evenly matched, tied at 7 points, until Mexico pulled ahead with Brandon López leading the offense and two consecutive aces from Isaías Aguirre to make it 12-8. Despite efforts from Shemar Jameson and Anferney Schmeltz to close the gap, a spike from Franky Hernández off the Surinamese block sealed the set for Mexico. From there, the hosts controlled the match from start to finish, cruising through the next two sets.  More Español

August 26th. 2025
Cuba dominates Antigua and Barbuda in Pan American Cup debut

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 26, 2025.– Cuba opened the Men’s Senior Pan American Volleyball Cup with a strong performance, defeating Antigua and Barbuda 3-0 (25-19, 25-10, 25-12) on the first day of Pool A action at the Domo de la Feria in León.

The match was quick paced, with the Cubans showing absolute dominance in all aspects of the game, sealing the victory in just 49 minutes.  Cuba controlled the fundamentals in attack (41-15), blocking (6-2), and serving (11-2). Antigua and Barbuda committed fewer errors than Cuba (17 to 27) but could not counter the power of their opponents. To close the match, the Cubans needed four match points, after a service error and two consecutive reception mistakes following powerful attacks from Cairon Davis briefly extended the finish. Cuba’s top scorers were Víctor Andreu and Endriel Pedroso with 11 points each, while Davis led Antigua and Barbuda with 6 points. More Español

August 26th. 2025
Canada Kicks Off Title Defense Strong in the Pan American Cup

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 26, 2025.– Defending champion Canada opened with a victory in the Senior Men’s Pan American Volleyball Cup, defeating Puerto Rico in a hard-fought match 3-1 (25-21, 25-18, 22-25, 25-20) at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. On the second day of action in Pool B, Canada (1-0) will face Guatemala (0-1), while Puerto Rico (0-1) will go up against Colombia (1-0). From the start, Canada set the tone with an effective offense and the blocking of opposite hitter Jordan Canham, who led his team both offensively and defensively. Puerto Rico, led by captain Pedro Molina, battled with intensity and stayed in the fight, but could not contain Canada’s rhythm. In the second set, the offensive duo of Erik Siksna and Cory Schoenherr extended the lead for the North Americans, while Puerto Rico responded with a powerful spike from Omar Hoyos. More Español

August 26th. 2025
Venezuela sweeps USA in their Pan American Cup opener

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 26, 2025.- Venezuela opened its campaign with a straight-set victory 3-0 (25-21, 28-26, 31-29) over the United States in the first match of Pool A at the Men’s Senior Pan American Cup, held at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. In their next outing, Venezuela will face Cuba, while the United States will take on Antigua and Barbuda. The South American squad was boosted by the offense of Moisés Vásquez, Emerson Rodríguez, and captain Willner Rivas, who helped secure control of the opening set despite the efforts of Kyle Hobus and Nolan Flexen on the U.S. side. The second set was tighter, with multiple ties and narrow leads. The U.S. moved ahead 14-12 thanks to Venezuelan errors and a block by Daniel Wetter, but Venezuela regained the edge with attacks from Jean Herrera and eventually closed the set on an Emerson Rodríguez spike.  More Español

August 26th. 2025
Chile Opens the Men’s Pan American Cup with Victory over Dominican Republic

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 26, 2025.- Chile opened the Senior Men’s Pan American Volleyball Cup with a 3-1 victory (25-19, 23-25, 25-17, 25-23) over the Dominican Republic in the first match of Pool C, held at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. The Chilean team showed a strong start, taking an early 11-5 lead with attacks from different positions and forcing Dominican errors, closing the first set with an ace by Vicente Valenzuela. The Dominican Republic reacted in the second set with a tighter game and longer rallies. With blocks from Rafael Burgos and Héctor Cruz, the Caribbean side took a 17-12 advantage. Chile responded through captain Dusan Bonacic and contributions from Vicente Parraguirre and Valenzuela, but Cruz led the Dominican offense and a kill by Luis Reinoso sealed the set to even the match 1-1. The third set was even in the early stages until Chile pulled ahead 15-11 with a block by Tomás Gago, effective attacks from Bonacic, and Dominican errors. From there, the South Americans extended their lead to take control of the match. More Español

August 26th. 2025
Colombia Defeats Guatemala in Opening Match of the Men’s Pan American Cup

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 26, 2025. – Colombia made a victorious debut in the opening match of the Senior Men’s Pan American Volleyball Cup, sweeping Guatemala in straight sets 3-0 (25-18, 25-20, 25-23) at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. Colombia’s next opponent in Pool B will be Puerto Rico, while Guatemala will face Canada. The match began evenly, with Guatemala taking a slight 9-6 lead behind Gerardo González’s serving. Colombia quickly responded, tying the score at 10 with a block from Daniel Aponza. From point 12 onward, the South Americans never gave up the lead and closed the set with a block by Leandro Mejía against Carlos López. More Español

August 25th. 2025
Men’s Pan American Cup puts crucial ranking points on the line

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 25, 2025.– The Senior Men’s Pan American Volleyball Cup awards important ranking points for qualification to the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games. The competition, to be held from August 26 to 31 at the Domo de la Feria, features twelve teams aiming to collect as many points as possible to boost their chances of qualifying for Santo Domingo 2026. The qualification system will be completed next year. Augusto Sabbatini, Head Coach of Antigua and Barbuda: “The team has been training for sixty days. We’re bringing up a young team with a mix of experienced players. We are looking to improve for our next competition, the ECVA Final Four, which will be held in Antigua. This tournament is very important for us to showcase what we’ve been training in order to strengthen the team.” David Preston, Head Coach of Canada: More Español

August 23th. 2025 
Canada Seeking a Three-Peat at the Men’s Pan American Cup

LEÓN, Guanajuato, August 23, 2025. – Defending champions Canada will aim for a three-peat at the 18th edition of the Men’s Senior Pan American Volleyball Cup, set to take place from August 26 to 31 at the Domo de la Feria in León, Guanajuato. Canada enters the tournament with back-to-back titles (2023, 2024) and stands as one of the top favorites among the twelve national teams competing in León. The United States and Puerto Rico completed the podium in the last edition held in the Dominican Republic. Teams are divided into three pools, with the top two pool leaders advancing directly to the semifinals. The third-best first-place finisher from the group stage along with the second-place teams will contest the quarterfinals. Pool A consists of Antigua & Barbuda, Cuba, the United States, and Venezuela. In Pool B, defending champions Canada are joined by Colombia, Guatemala, and Puerto Rico. Finally, Pool C includes Chile, the Dominican Republic, Mexico. More Español