Total Excitement in the Women’s Beach Volleyball

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, August 19, 2025.- The women’s beach volleyball group stage at the II Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025 concluded with thrilling battles across all four pools defining the pairs advancing to the knockout rounds.

The U.S. duo Donley/Sherman secured first place in Pool A after a perfect (3-0) run, capped by a hard-fought 2-1 victory (22-24, 21-15, 16-14) over the local pair Denisse/Fio from Paraguay, who finished second with a 2-1 record. Argentina (Abdala/Najul) placed third (1-2), while Nicaragua (Brenes/Silva) closed in fourth (0-3).

The U.S. now awaits the winner of the match between Drik/Kailin (CUB) vs Beleño/Gaviria (COL).

With a solid performance, the Bolivian duo Isa/Galindo went undefeated (3-0) and topped Pool B, securing their spot as medal contenders. The Bolivians defeated Cleto/Paniagua (DOM) in their final match 2-0 (21-16, 21-11). Cuba (Drik/Kailin) showed resilience and finished second with a 2-1 record. Peru’s Castillo/Yezet (1-2) placed third, while the Dominican Republic (Cleto/Paniagua) failed to secure a win (0-3).

Bolivia now awaits the winner of Denisse/Fio (PAR) vs Molina/Sofi V (CRC).

The Venezuelan pair Sara/Rodríguez also finished unbeaten (3-0) in Pool C, highlighted by a key victory yesterday over Brazil, 2-1 (16-21, 21-19, 15-12), and today’s win against Aguilar/Arévalo (GUA), 2-0 (21-6, 21-8). The Brazilian duo Carol/Julia responded with two victories (2-1) to take second place. Costa Rica (Molina/Sofi V) claimed third (1-2) after a tough battle with Guatemala, which ended winless in fourth.

The Venezuelans now await the winner of Dubost/Viviana (CHI) vs Castillo/Yezet (PER).

In Pool D, the Canadian duo Brach/Hladyniuk dominated with authority, finishing undefeated (3-0) without dropping a single set. Chile’s Dubost/Viviana secured second place (2-1) with a valuable win over El Salvador, while Colombia’s Beleño/Gaviria finished third (1-2). The Salvadoran pair Tovar/Vigil closed without victories (0-3). Canada wrapped up the group with a 2-0 win (21-14, 21-12) over Beleño/Gaviria (COL), a match that decided the top two positions.

With the group stage completed, all eyes now turn to the Round of 16, where the qualified pairs will fight to keep their medal hopes alive.

Wednesday’s action begins at 11:15 AM (local time) with the matches Drik/Kailin (CUB) vs Beleño/Gaviria (COL) and a South American classic: Carol/Julia (BRA) vs Abdala/Najul (ARG).