Suriname wins again to reach CAZOVA

U-23 men gold medal match

MALONEY, AROUCA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, JULY 11, 2025: Suriname made it two wins from as many matches to reach the gold medal match when they battled past Martinique in four sets in the Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-23 Men’s Championship hosted by the T&T Volleyball Federation (T&TVF) at the Maloney Indoor Sports Arena.

Following their first night triumph over Guadeloupe in a similar four sets, Suriname powered to a 25-27, 25-22, 25-7, 25-12 victory over Martinique for a 2-0 win-loss record and eight points, to seal a spot in the gold medal match on Sunday.

Cuban-born Carlos Orta, coach of the Suriname team said he was pleased with his team as they played better than their opening win over Guadeloupe.

“Martinique is a taller team and the jump higher, but I am really pleased with my boys. Now we have one more match against Trinidad and Tobago, which I believe is going to be tough for us

Faiq Lobo, Captain of Suriname added, "In the first part of the game we did not find our momentum, but we then settled down and made good connections and finished the game well.

Brice Harley-Dessources, Coach of Martinique said, 'We had a very good start and played two good sets, but then the fitness of my team was not there.'

Martinique captain Lohann Dessources, “We have to do better in our next match. The federation and our national league made a big effort to help our team get to this competition and we cannot go back home without a big team effort and a win.”

On Saturday’s final day of round-robin matches, Guadeloupe and Martinique clash from 1 pm while Trinidad and Tobago faces Suriname in the final pool match from 8 pm.

At the end of both the round-robin series, the top two teams will square off for the gold medal on Sunday, July 13 final day of competition at 6 pm, while the third and fourth placed teams will contest the bronze medal, also on the final day at 12 noon.