Distinguished Referees for the U23 Men's Pan American Cup in Suriname

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 19, 2024. - The U23 Men’s Pan American Cup, taking place from September 16 to 22 in Paramaribo, Suriname, not only showcases the talent of the region’s young players but also a select group of international referees entrusted with officiating at this event, which serves as a qualifier for the II Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025.

Among the appointed referees, two women stand out, underscoring the North, Central America, and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation's (NORCECA) commitment to gender equity in sports. Cinthya Hernández of Costa Rica and Chantal Karsters of Suriname are leading this effort.

The complete list of referees includes: 

Cinthya Hernández from Costa Rica, Chantal Karsters from Suriname, Ricardo Borroto from Cuba, Nestor Mateo from the Dominican Republic, Raúl Mejía from Guatemala, Randy Sánchez from Mexico, Herberth González from Peru, and Brian Charles from Trinidad and Tobago (representing Saint Vincent and the Grenadines).

The referees are under the supervision of Referee Coaches Jorge Isaac Villalobos from Costa Rica and Cheryll Rogers from Curaçao, who ensure the proper execution of refereeing decisions throughout the tournament.

This diverse group of officials guarantees the quality and professionalism of the refereeing in a competition that brings together teams from Costa Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and the host nation, Suriname.