Nisaan Martínez of Belize Named Most Valuable Player in AFECAVOL U21 Women's Championship

BELIZE CITY, Belize, July 20, 2024. - Nisaan Martínez, opposite hitter from Belize, was named the Most Valuable Player of the 20th Central American U21 Women's Championship of AFECAVOL, which concluded at the Belize Civic Center.

Nisaan Martínez was a key player in Belize's historic achievement of winning their first gold medal in an AFECAVOL event.

Also from Belize, Gareth Bruce and Ziane Henderson were recognized as the Best Spiker and Best Setter, respectively.

From Nicaragua, the event’s runners-up, Karen Bird was named the second Best Blocker, María Rivera the Best Opposite, and Dnixa Zeledon the Best Defense.

María Santacruz of Guatemala received the awards for second Best Spiker, Best Server, and Best Scorer. Also from Guatemala, Andrea Mendizábal was named the Best Blocker, Karen Del Cid the Best Libero, and Naomi Monney the Best Receiver.