Tatiana Sayles of Costa Rica Named

MVP of the Central American Games

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, October 21, 2025.– Costa Rica’s Tatiana Sayles was honored as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the women’s volleyball tournament at the 12th Central American Games Guatemala 2025, held from October 17 to 21 at Teodoro Palacios Flores Gymnasium.

Sayles’ all-around performance and consistent offensive strength were key to Costa Rica’s success throughout the competition and winning their ninth Central American Games title. Sayles also received the Second Best Spiker award.

Guatemala’s María Santa Cruz earned First Best Spiker, while Panama’s Sofía Centella and El Salvador’s Evelyn Ramírez were named First and Second Best Blockers, respectively.

Costa Rica’s setter Yuliana González was awarded Best Setter, while her teammate Ana Victoria Rojas claimed two distinctions — Best Opposite and Best Server. Defensive specialist María José Castro, also from Costa Rica, took home Best Libero and Best Receiver, demonstrating her versatility and consistency in the backcourt.

Panama’s Ruth Rivas was recognized as Best Digger, and Belize’s Nelissa Ramírez earned the Best Scorer award, highlighting her attacking prowess throughout the tournament.