Venezuela, Paraguay, Canada and USA

are in the women’s semifinals

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, August 20, 2025.- The women’s beach volleyball semifinals at the II Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025 were defined, between Venezuela against Paraguay and the United States against Canada. The semifinals will be played this Thursday at the Pynandí Stadium of the Paraguayan Olympic Committee.

Sara López and Darlin Rodríguez from Venezuela qualified for the semifinal by defeating Estephannie Castillo/Yezet Romero of Peru 2-0 (21-11, 21-13) in quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Denisse Álvarez/Fiorella Núñez from Paraguay defeated María Isabel Chacón/María José Galindo from Bolivia in a thrilling match 2-1 (19-21, 21-10, 15-6). Earlier in the round of 16, the Paraguayans had defeated Laura Molina/Sofía Vega from Costa Rica 2-0 (21-13, 21-9).

In the other quarterfinal matches, Emma Donley and Portia Sherman from the United States beat Cubans Maykelin Drik/Kailin Garrido 2-0 (21-14, 21-17). For their part, Canada defeated 2-1 (16-21, 21-13, 15-9) the current junior Pan American champions, Brazil.

The champion will secure a direct berth to the Pan American Games Lima 2027. In addition, the best-ranked team from the opposite continental confederation that does not win the gold medal will also qualify.

Round of 16 results

Denisse Álvarez/Fiorella Núñez (PAR) vs. Laura Molina/Sofía Vega (CRC) 2-0 (21-13, 21-9); Estephannie Castillo/Yezet Romero (PER) vs. Alejandra Dubost/Viviana Urretaviscaya (CHI) 2-0 (21-12, 21-15); Carolina Sallaberry/Julia Vieira (BRA) vs. Marisa Abdala/Maia Najul (ARG) 2-1 (21-16, 18-21, 15-9); Maykelin Drik/Kailin Garrido (CUB) vs. Mercy Beleño/Mariana Gaviria (COL) 2-0 (21-15, 21-15).

Results of the placement games 13/16

Yari Cleto/Crismil Paniagua (DOM) vs. Danna Aguilar/Ana Sofía Arévalo (GUA) 2-0 (21-6, 21-13); Norma Brenes/Nahima Silva (NCA) vs. Karla Tovar/Daniela Vigil (ESA) 2-1 (21-10, 15-21, 15-9).