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Curaçao’s first gold strike at CAZOVA Men’s Championship
Nassau, The Bahamas, August 23, 2025. - Curacao captured their first
CAZOVA volleyball crown with an invincible run in the 19th
tournament in the Kendal GL Isaacs National Gymnasium.
Curaçao’s 25-21, 25-23, 25-16 victory over hosts The Bahamas crushed
the hopes of a filled gym of screaming supporters including Prime
Minister Philip Davis and other members of his cabinet. Curaçao
played unbeaten throughout the tournament.
The fiery Kyle Wilson and Shanari Hepburn gave faint glimpses of a
possible first time win by the home team. However, Most Valuable
Player Derwin Colina received tremendous support from top middle
Carlos Isenia and the full team to silence the Bahamian chorus.
Earlier Jamaica ended a bitter tournament for the ousted 2023 kings
Suriname as Jamaica grabbed the bronze in a bruising contest 25-23,
33-31, 29-31, 29-27.
Men’s Awards
Outside Hitter 1 - Kyle Wilson (BAH)
Outside Hitter 2 - Akeel Oxley (BAR)
Middle Blocker 1 - Shanari Hepburn (BAH)
Middle Blocker 2 - Carlos Isenia (CUR)
Best Server - Ryck Webb (JAM)
Best Setter - Ronald Rice (BAR)
Best Libero - Marley Davidson (TTO)
Best Receiver - Anferney Schmeltz (SUR)
Best Digger - Peggy Bariol (GDP)
Best Scorer - Daynte Stewart (TTO)
Best Opposite - Zefanio Breinburg (SUR)
Most Valuable Player - Derwin Colina (CUR) | 
