El Salvador to Host the Central American

U17 and U19 Beach Volleyball Championships

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, April 27, 2026.- El Salvador is set to host a new edition of the AFECAVOL Central American U17 and U19 Beach Volleyball Championships, which will be held simultaneously at the Beach Sports Stadium in San Salvador from May 1 to 3.

The event marks a milestone as it will be held for the first time outside Costa Rica, which had previously hosted all past editions, reflecting the growth and expansion of beach volleyball in the region.

This competition represents the third edition of the U17 tournament and the fourth of the U19, categories that continue to establish themselves as key platforms for the development of young talent in Central America.

III CENTROAMERICANO SUB-17 VOLEIBOL DE PLAYA

IV CENTROAMERICANO SUB-19 VOLEIBOL DE PLAYA

In the most recent edition, held in 2024, El Salvador and Costa Rica shared top honors. Salvadoran players Fátima Rendón and Dévora Medina claimed the U17 women’s title, while Costa Ricans Cristian Oporta and Ángel Carranza won the men’s division. Meanwhile, Costa Rica asserted its dominance in the U19 category, capturing both titles with the duos of Valentina Molina and Sofía Vega, and Julián Araya and Stanley.

For this edition, in addition to host country El Salvador, teams from Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua will compete in a tournament that promises a high level of play and intense battles for regional titles.

The arrival of delegations is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, while the preliminary inquiry, team registration, and court familiarization will take place on Thursday, April 30. Competition will begin on Friday, May 1, and conclude on Sunday, May 3.