Dominican Republic Defeats Colombia in

Five Sets to Claim Fifth Place

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, August 22, 2025.- The Dominican Republic secured fifth place in the men’s volleyball tournament at the II Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025 after defeating Colombia in an exciting five-set battle 3-2 (25-20, 25-19, 21-25, 19-25, 15-10) at the COP Arena.

The Dominican team closed the tournament with a 2-3 record, while Colombia finished with 2-4.

The Caribbean side dominated the first two sets thanks to their offense and the serving of Malik Britton and Adrian Figueroa, which disordered Colombia’s reception. However, the South Americans responded with strong blocking to even the match and force a decider, where the Dominicans ultimately prevailed.

The Dominican Republic led in attacks (65-56) and aces (6-5), while Colombia excelled in blocking (11-8) and committed one fewer error (26-27).

Adrian Figueroa topped all scorers with 28 points (25 attacks, 3 aces). Ronny Molina added 15 points, Malik Britton contributed 14, and Moisés Ortiz chipped in 10 for the Dominican Republic.

For Colombia, captain Jhon Mosquera led his side with 20 points (16 attacks, 3 blocks, 1 ace), supported by Miguel Rodríguez with 16, while Ronnie Mosquera and Carlos Martínez each scored 13.

After the victory, Dominican captain Luther Rosario said: “After going up 2-0, we entered the third set with too much confidence and should have kept working. Fortunately, we won the match, but we must improve our concentration. It was an incredible competition; for me, my second Junior Pan American Games and the last, as I now move up to the senior category. I’m happy with the work we have done over these years.”