Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Mexico Start with Defeats in the Boys’ U17 World Championship

SOFIA, BULGARIA, August 24, 2024.- The Boys’ U17 World Championship kicked off this Saturday with Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Mexico representing NORCECA, all three teams starting with defeats.

In Pool A, Mexico was the first to play, losing 3-0 (25-23, 25-14, 25-17) to Chinese Taipei. Emi Yanixan Diaz was the top scorer for Mexico with 12 points. On Sunday, they face Spain at 11:00 AM local time.

FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship: match schedule

In Pool C, Argentina defeated Puerto Rico 3-0 (25-16, 25-15, 25-22), and Italy beat Cuba 3-1 (25-23, 24-26, 25-15, 25-12). On Sunday, the NORCECA representatives will switch opponents, with Cuba playing Argentina at 2:00 PM and Puerto Rico facing Italy at 8:00 PM (local time).

For Puerto Rico, the top scorer was Dylan Jomar López with 11 points, while Cuban captain Yosdani Medina was their top scorer with 10 points.