July 5th. 2025

Men’s Duos from Dominican Republic, USA, Canada, and Costa Rica Advance to Semifinals at NORCECA U21 Beach Volleyball Qualifier

JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, July 5, 2025.- The men’s pairs from the Dominican Republic, United States, Canada, and Costa Rica secured spots in the semifinals of the NORCECA U21 Beach Volleyball Qualifier on Saturday, earning their qualification to the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championship, scheduled for October 15-19 in Puebla, Mexico. In a thrilling quarterfinal match, Dominican duo Melvin de Jesús and Ramón de Jesús defeated Nicaragua’s Justin Barrios and Deyner López in three sets, 2-1 (21-18, 19-21, 15-13). They will face Costa Rica’s Julián Araya and Victorio González, who earned a convincing 2-0 (21-16, 21-11) win over Julián Bristol and Jedediah Pencheon of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Meanwhile, the American team of Malachi Brewington and Titus Lance overcame Jerome Morrison. More Español

July 5th. 2025

USA, Canada, Costa Rica, and Puerto Rico Advance to Women’s Semifinals at NORCECA U21 Beach Volleyball Qualifier

JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, July 5, 2025.- The women’s duos from the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, and Puerto Rico have secured their spots in the semifinals of the NORCECA U21 Beach Volleyball Qualifier, also earning qualification to the FIVB World Championship, set to take place from October 15 to 19 in Puebla, Mexico. The U.S. team of Zoey Henson and Sarah Wood claimed a dominant win over Nicaragua’s Yuliana Chávez and Ella Resau with set scores of 21-5 and 21-12. In the semifinals, they will face the Canadian pair Ofure Odigie and Ruby Sorra, who advanced by defeating El Salvador’s Daniela Vigil and Ashley Rauda 2-0 (21-17, 21-16).  More Español

July 4th. 2025
Five Men’s Teams Remain Unbeaten on Opening Day of NORCECA U21 Beach Volleyball Qualifier

JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, July 4, 2025.- Five men’s teams wrapped up the opening day of the NORCECA U21 Beach Volleyball Qualifier for the FIVB World Championship, with perfect records on the sand courts of Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic. The unbeaten duos were: Malachi Brewington/Titus Lance (USA), Louis Charbonneau/Henry Heider (CAN). More Español

July 4th. 2025
USA, Canada, Costa Rica, and Guatemala Women's Duos Start Undefeated at NORCECA U21 Qualifier for the FIVB World Championship

JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, July 4, 2025.- The women’s pairs from USA (Zoey Henson/Sarah Wood), Canada (Ofure Odigie/Ruby Sorra), Costa Rica (Laura Molina/Sofía Vega), and Guatemala (Danna Aguilar/Naomi Monney) had a strong and undefeated start on the opening day of the NORCECA U21.  More Español

July 4th. 2025
FIVB President visits the Philippines as country gears up to host its first ever Volleyball Men’s World Championship

July 4, 2025.- FIVB President Fabio Azevedo today stopped in the Philippines on his way to Palau for the Mini Pacific Games for meetings with various local authorities and stakeholders in the lead-up to a historic moment for the countr.  More Español

July 3nd. 2025
Winless Day for NORCECA Teams at the U19 Girls’ World Championship

July 4, 2025.- All five teams representing NORCECA at the U19 Girls’ World Championship, currently taking place in Serbia and Croatia, ended day three of competition with losses. At the conclusion of day three of competition, several teams secured their spots in the eightfinals, Croatia (Pool A), Brazil and Chinese Taipei (Pool B), Poland (Pool C), as well as Italy, China, and Japan (Pool D). More Español

July 3nd. 2025
United States remains undefeated at the Girls' U19 World Championship

July 3, 2025. – United States was the only NORCECA team to win on Day 2 of the Girls’ U19 World Championship, remaining undefeated with 2 wins in as many matches. The event is taking place in Croatia and Serbia. More Español

July 3nd. 2025
Cuernavaca Welcomes Top Youth Teams for U19 Boys’ Pan Am Cup

CUERNAVACA, Morelos, Mexico, July 3, 2025. – A showcase of the next generation of volleyball talent is coming to Cuernavaca, as the NORCECA U19 Boys’ Pan American Cup takes center stage from July 8 to 13 at the Gimnasio de la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM). More Español

July 3nd. 2025
FIVB welcome delegation from India to Volleyball House 

July 3, 2025.- The FIVB recently welcomed a high-level delegation from the Government of India and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to the Volleyball House in Lausanne, Switzerland, for productive discussions on the exciting future of volleyball in India. The delegation was led by Mr. Hari Ranjan Rao, Secretary Sports, Government of India. More Español

July 3nd. 2025
Allan Sharp elected as President of Belize Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association

BELIZE CITY, Belize, July 3, 2025.- Belize Volleyball Association President Allan Sharp has been elected President of the Belize Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association (BOCGA), following elections held during the National Olympic Committee’s Annual General Meeting on June 28, succeeding Hilberto Martinez, who had served in the role since 2013. More Español

July 3nd. 2025
18 Countries to Compete in NORCECA U21 Beach Volleyball Championship

JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, July 3, 2025. – A total of 18 countries will compete in the NORCECA U21 Beach Volleyball Championship, the official qualification tournament for the 2025 FIVB Age-Group World Championships, which begins this Friday on the beautiful sand courts of Juan Dolio Beach in the Dominican Republic.  More Español

July 2nd. 2025
Future Stars to Shine in Juan Dolio at NORCECA U21 and U18 Beach Volleyball World Qualifiers

Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic, July 2025. – The shores of Juan Dolio Beach in the Dominican Republic are set to take center stage as the region’s most promising young athletes compete in the NORCECA U21 and U18 Beach Volleyball Championships.   More Español

July 2nd. 2025
Belize Inaugurates First International Level 1 Volleyball Coaching Course
BELIZE CITY, Belize, July 2, 2025.- The International Level 1 Volleyball Coaching Course was officially inaugurated in Belize with the presence of Mr. Giovanni Alamilla, Secretary General of the Belize Olympic Committee; Mr. Marvin Ottley, Acting Director of the Department of Sports; and Mr. Allan Sharp, President of the Belize Volleyball Association and recently elected President of the Belize Olympic Committee. The course is organized by the NORCECA Confederation and the NORCECA/FIVB Regional Development Center. More Español

July 2nd. 2025
Canada, Mexico, and USA Open U19 Girl’s World Championship with Victories
June 2, 2025. – The 19th edition of the FIVB U19 Girl’s World Championship kicked off on Wednesday in Croatia and Serbia, with 24 national teams beginning their group stage campaigns. Canada, Mexico, and defending champions the United States all recorded opening-day victories. More Español

July 1st. 2025
FIVB meet with French Guyana National Federation at Volleyball House

July 1, 2025.- The FIVB this week welcomed Marc Olivier Anatole, the President of the French Guyana National Federation (NF), a Regional Member of the FIVB, to the Volleyball House in Lausanne, Switzerland, where discussions focused . More Español

July 1st. 2025
NORCECA-FIVB Regional Development Center Announces Upcoming International Courses in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 1, 2025. – The NORCECA-FIVB Volleyball Development Center announces two important international coaching courses, aimed at continuing to strengthen technical skills and the development of volleyball in the region. From July 21 to 25, the FIVB Beach Volleyball Coaches Course Level 1 will take place, led by FIVB Instructor Mauro Hernández, who is widely recognized for his extensive experience in teaching and developing beach volleyball at the international level. More Español

June 29th. 2025 Women Results
Navas and González from Puerto Rico, Undefeated Champions in Puerto Cortés

PUERTO CORTÉS, Honduras, June 29, 2025.- Puerto Rico’s women’s duo, Allanis Navas and María González, were crowned undefeated champions of the third stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, held from June 27 to 29 at Playa Municipal El Porvenir in Puerto Cortés, Honduras. The Puerto Ricans delivered an impeccable performance, dropping only one set throughout the entire tournament.   More Español

June 29th. 2025 Men Results
Lares and Carlos Andrés Lead Mexico to the Title at the Third Stop of the NORCECA Beach Tour

PUERTO CORTÉS, June 29, 2025. – Antonio Vargas Lares and Carlos Andrés Ayala clinched the title for Mexico at the third stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, held at Playa Municipal El Porvenir in Puerto Cortés, Honduras, from June 27 to 29.  More Español

June 29th. 2025
Canada Sweep China, Cuba Falls to Argentina in a Five-Set Battle and USA swept by Italy

June 29, 2025.- Week 2 of the Men’s Volleyball Nations League 2025 closed with Canada sweeping China (in Chicago), Cuba falling to Argentina in a five-set battle (in Belgrade) and host USA losing to Italy in three straight sets. . More Español  

June 28th. 2025
CAZOVA VolleyStation Seminar Concludes Successfully in The Bahamas
Nassau, The Bahamas, June 29, 2025. – The CAZOVA VolleyStation Seminar officially concluded in Nassau, The Bahamas, as part of preparations for the upcoming CAZOVA Championships set to take place in the country. . More Español

June 28th. 2025
Puerto Rico, USA, Canada, and Mexico Advance to Women’s Semifinals

PUERTO CORTÉS, Honduras, June 28, 2025.- Women’s teams from Puerto Rico, United States, Canada, and Mexico advanced to the semifinals of the third stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, taking place at Playa Municipal El Porvenir in Puerto Cortés, Honduras. In the quarterfinals, the Puerto Rican duo of Allanis Navas and María González had no major difficulties.  More Español

June 28th. 2025
USA and Mexico Double Up in Men’s Semifinals

PUERTO CORTÉS, Honduras, June 28, 2025.-  Both duos from the United States and both duos from Mexico advanced to the men’s semifinals at the third stop of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour on Saturday in Puerto Cortés, Honduras. The American duo of James Drost and Robert Harrison battled their way to a hard-fought quarterfinal victory over Rouzbeh Rahnavard and Tynan Gannett of Canada in a thrilling three-set match, winning 21-18, 19-21, 18-16. Meanwhile, the other U.S. pair, Troy Field and Ryan Wilcox. More Español

June 28th. 2025
USA Falls to a Strong Poland

June 28, 2025.- Despite their efforts and improvements throughout the match, the U.S. Men’s National Team couldn’t stop the power of Poland, who earned a 3-0 victory (25-20, 25-21, 25-22) at the NOW Arena, backed by a passionate crowd of Polish fans on American soil. With this result, the U.S. missed out on key points in the 2025 Men’s VNL standings, falling at home to a European powerhouse energized by strong support from the large Polish community in Chicago. More Español