August 7th. 2025

Mexico Defeats Puerto Rico and Achieves a Three-Way Tie in Pool A

COLIMA, Mexico, August 7, 2025 – In a hard-fought match, Mexico defeated Puerto Rico 3-1 (25-22, 25-20, 22-25, 30-28), creating a three-way tie in Pool A of the Pan American Volleyball Cup, an event held in Colima, Mexico. Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Peru finished the Pool A round robin all with a 3-1 record. Based on points, Puerto Rico advanced directly to the semifinals, pushing Mexico to second place and Peru to third. Mexico dominated all aspects of the game: attacks 52-45, blocks 15-6, and serves 9-8. For the home team, Sofía Maldonado had 23 points, followed by Melanie Parra with 17 and Grecia Castro with 15. Decelise Champion led the field for Puerto Rico with 12 points, followed by Valeria Vázquez with 10. Mexico will face Venezuela in the quarterfinals, while Colombia will play Peru. More Español

August 7th. 2025
USA undefeated so far at U21 tournament

Calgary, Aug. 07, 2025: USA came out strong and held off a mid-match challenge from Canada, to stay undefeated at the U21 Men’s Pan American Cup, hosted at the 7 Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre near Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  The final score for USA was 3-1 (25-11, 25-22, 23-25, 25-22).  The United States led in attack points (52-39), had one more blocking point (7-6) and were 6-3 in serves today. Canada made one more error (33-32) than its southern neighbors. USA’s captain Sebastiano Sani led scoring with 21 points (19 kills, a block and an ace). Daniil Hershtynovich led Canada’s scoring effort with 15 points.  

USA head coach John Hawks commented: “First of all, I loved playing the home team on the home court, that was a great showing by the fans. Secondly, we came out sharp, we played well and put on pressure from the service line.  More Español

August 7th. 2025
Dominican Republic Advances to Semifinals

COLIMA, Mexico, August 7, 2025.- The Dominican Republic defeated Canada in five sets 3-2 (25-19, 15-25, 25-14, 26-28, 15-10) securing a direct ticket to the XXII Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup semifinals being held in Colima, Mexico. The Dominicans finished undefeated in Pool B, while Canada finished fourth place with a 1-3 record and will play for positions 7 to 10.  The Dominican Republic led in attacks 53-43 and scored one point more in blocks 12-11, while Canada was stronger in serves 14-12.  More Español

August 7th. 2025
Venezuela Wins Over Trinidad and Tobago

COLIMA, Mexico, August 7, 2025 – Venezuela earned a 3-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago (25-17, 25-16, 25-12) in the XXII Women’s Pan American Cup in Colima, Mexico. With this result, Venezuela finished pool B in third place with 2-2 record and advanced to quarterfinals. Trinidad and Tobago with 0-4 will play for positions 7-10. Venezuela led in attacks 42-22, in blocks 10-5, and in serves 7-0. Venezuela’s attack was led by Mariangel Vivas, who had 15 points. More Español

August 7th. 2025
Chile earns second U21 Pan Am Cup win

Calgary, Aug. 07, 2025:  Chile earned its second consecutive win at the 2025 NORCECA U21 Men’s Pan American Cup at the 7 Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre near Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  Today Puerto Rico could not maintain its early momentum, falling 1-3 (25-21, 16-25, 24-26, 22-25) to Chile.  Chile led in attack points (52-40), blocks were even at nine and Puerto Rico had the advance in aces (7-5). Errors were even at 31 points.  More Español

August 7th. 2025
Cuba prevails over Costa Rica

COLIMA, Mexico, August 7, 2025 – Cuba needed just three sets to defeat Costa Rica 3-0 (25-10, 25-13, 25-16) in the first match of Thursday's Pan American Volleyball Cup, being played at the Multifunctional Auditorium of the Morelos Sports Complex in Colima, Mexico. Cuba ends pool-play with a  1-3 record and Costa Rica with 0-4. Both teams will play for positions 7 to 10. The Cubans led in attacks 40-24, in blocks 9-5, and in serves 6-1. More Español

August 7th. 2025
Mexico earns win over Barbados at U21 Pan Am Cup

Calgary, Aug. 07, 2025:  Mexico proved too powerful on attack for Barbados to handle today at the 2025 NORCECA U21 Men’s Pan American Cup at the 7 Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre near Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The final score was Mexico 3, Barbados 0 (25-13, 25-17, 25-17). Mexico dominated the attack stats, 45-21, and led in blocks 5-4 and aces 4-3. Mexico also made fewer errors 19-23. More Español

August 7th. 2025
International Level 1 Coaching Course Begins in Belize

BELIZE CITY, Belize, August 7, 2025. – With the participation of 27 coaches, an International Level 1 Coaching Course has officially begun in Belize as part of the training and development program promoted by the NORCECA/FIVB Regional Volleyball Development Center based in the Dominican Republic. The course is being held at the Belize Olympic Committee facilities and the training center of the Belize National Volleyball Federation and will run for five days. More Español

August 7th. 2025
USA and Dominican Republic begin with victory Women’s U21 World Championship

August 7, 2025.- United States and Dominican Republic begin with victories at the Women’s U21 World Championship in Indonesia.  USA 3 – Korea 1 The United States made a winning start with a 3-1 (25-17, 25-19, 19-25, 25-20) victory over Korea. More Español

August 6th. 2025
Colombia Wins 3-0 Against Venezuela

COLIMA, Mexico, August 6, 2025.- Colombia defeated Venezuela in consecutive sets 3-0 (25-15, 25-23, 25-16) at the XXII Pan American Volleyball Cup in Colima, Mexico. With the victory, Colombia ends Group B with a 3-1 record, while Venezuela has one win and two losses. Colombia outscored 52-31 in attacks and 3-1 in serves, while both teams had 7 blocks. More Español

August 6th. 2025
Puerto Rico Swept Peru

COLIMA, Mexico, August 6, 2025.- Puerto Rico swept Peru 3-0 (25-14, 25-23, 25-14) this Wednesday on the fourth day of competition at the XXII Pan American Volleyball Cup in Colima, Mexico. With the victory, Puerto Rico improved its win-loss record to 3-0, while Peru saw its undefeated streak end and closes Pool A with a 3-1 record.  More Español

August 6th. 2025
Chile beats Mexico for first win at U21 tournament

Calgary, Aug. 06, 2025: Chile earned its first win of the 2025 NORCECA U21 Men’s Pan American Cup at the 7 Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre near Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Chilean team swept Mexico 3-0 (25-21, 25-17, 25-18).Chile led in attack points, (49-34), blocks (9-7) and aces (2-0). Errors were even at 15.  More Español

August 6th. 2025
USA over Barbados at U21 Pan Am Cup

Calgary, Aug. 06, 2025: USA managed a 3-0 win over Barbados today at 2025 NORCECA U21 Men’s Pan American Cup at the 7 Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre near Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  More Español

August 6th. 2025
Canada Gets First Win

COLIMA, Mexico, August 6, 2025 – Canada easily defeated Trinidad Tobago in straight sets 3-0 (25-13, 25-17, 25-13) in the opening match of Wednesday's round of the XXII Pan American Cup being held at the Multifunctional Auditorium of the Unidad Deportiva Morelos in Colima, Mexico. Raeven Chase had 16 points for Canada. More Español

August 5th. 2025
Brayelin Martínez scores 26 in Dominican victory over Colombia

COLIMA, Mexico, August 5, 2025.– Lead by team captain’s Brayelin Martinez 26 points, The Dominican Republic defeated Colombia 3-1 (23-25, 25-20, 25-23, 25-16) in the closing match of the Women's Volleyball Pan American Cup this Tuesday in Colima, Mexico. The Dominican Republic outscored Colombia in all aspects of the game, in attacks 62-58.  More Español

August 5th. 2025
Puerto Rico defeats Cuba in five sets

COLIMA, Mexico, August 5, 2025 – Puerto Rico defeated Cuba 3-2 (25-27, 25-21, 21-25, 25-21, 15-12) in what was the most hard-fought match of the XXII Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup being held in the city of Colima, Mexico. Cuba led in attacks 66-65, and in blocks 19-16, while Puerto Rico was stronger in serves 7-3. Puerto Rico's offense was led by Diana Reyes.  More Español

August 5th. 2025
Venezuela outlasts Canada in thrilling match

COLIMA, Mexico, August 5, 2025.- In a nail-biting match, Venezuela needed five sets to defeat Canada 3-2 (12-25, 25-21, 25-23, 24-26, 15-9) to even their win-loss record at 1-1 at the Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup in Colima.Venezuela's captain, Roslandy Acosta, and Nelmaira Valdez led the offensive pack with 16 points each, followed by Mariangel Vivas with 14 and Winderlys Medina.  More Español

August 5th. 2025
Canada sweeps Barbados at home

Calgary, Canada, Aug. 05, 2025:  Canada impressed its home audience today as the team beat Barbados 3-0 (25-14, 25-14, 25-19) at the 2025 NORCECA U21 Men’s Pan American Cup at the 7 Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre near Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Canada dominated in attack points (41-14)  More Español

August 5th. 2025
USA beats Chile at U21 Pan Am Cup

Calgary, Canada, Aug. 05, 2025:  USA swept Chile 3-0 (25-15, 25-14, 25-15) today at the 2025 NORCECA U21 Men’s Pan American Cup at the 7 Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre near Calgary, Alberta. It was the opening match for both teams in the six-team tournament. USA led in attack points (33-23) and dominated in blocking (12-1) and aces (10-1).  More Español

August 5th. 2025
Peru defeats Costa Rica and achieves third victory

COLIMA, Mexico, August 5, 2025 – Peru easily defeated Costa Rica in straight sets 3-0 (25-14, 25-16, 25-13) to achieve its third victory in as many days at the XXII Pan American Volleyball Cup held in Colima, Mexico. The Peruvians dominated in attacks 49-22 and serves 5-2, while both teams had 6 in blocks. Sandra Ostos had 14 points for Peru, leading the offensive.  More Español

August 5th. 2025
Puerto Rico beats Mexico in U21 opener  

Calgary, Canada, Aug. 05, 2025:  Puerto Rico won the opening match of the 2025 NORCECA U21 Men’s Pan American Cup at the 7 Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre in Calgary, Alberta, from August 5 to 10. In a closely matched contest that was decided in the tie-break set, Puerto Rico defeated Mexico 3-2 (25-22, 19-25, 25-19, 19-25, 15-10). More Español

August 4th. 2025
Peru coming from behind overcomes Mexico

COLIMA, Mexico, August 4, 2025 – After losing the first set, Peru managed to win the next three sets and defeat in an electrifying match the home team 3-1 (21-25, 25-21, 25-23, 25-21) to close out the second day of the Women's Pan American Volleyball Cup in Colima, Mexico. With this victory, Peru improves its win-loss record to 2-0 in Group A. More Español