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Marin Pérez affirms the Pan American Volleyball Cup is "a great achievement for Venezuela"

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Venezuela's U-17 men's volleyball team won the Pan American Cup, defeating Canada 3-0 in the final.
  • The team achieved a perfect tournament record, winning all five matches without losing a single set.
  • Key players like Diego Rondón (MVP) and Benjamín García received individual awards.

Venezuela's U-17 men's volleyball team has been crowned champions of the Pan American Cup Norceca, securing a decisive 3-0 victory over Canada in the final. The triumph marks a significant achievement for the young Venezuelan squad, highlighting their dominance throughout the tournament.

The boys did an excellent job. They believed in themselves, had faith, and achieved it with a lot of grit and honor. It's a great achievement for Venezuela.

— Marin PérezCoach Marin Pérez's reaction to the team's victory in the Pan American Cup.

The team's performance was nothing short of spectacular, as they navigated the competition undefeated. They won all five matches played, impressively not dropping a single set. This perfect record underscores their consistent skill and strong teamwork on the court. The final match scores were 25-22, 25-22, and 25-19, demonstrating their control over their Canadian opponents.

This victory is particularly meaningful as it was Venezuela's first participation in the Pan American Cup Norceca since its inception in 2024. Coach Marín Pérez expressed immense pride in his team's accomplishment, stating, "The boys did an excellent job. They believed in themselves, had faith, and achieved it with a lot of grit and honor. It's a great achievement for Venezuela."

The boys had an extraordinary event in Guatemala, this is part of the process for the World Championship in Qatar.

— José Manuel VásquezFVV President José Manuel Vásquez on the team's performance and its connection to future competitions.

José Manuel Vásquez, president of the Venezuelan Volleyball Federation (FVV), echoed this sentiment, calling the win a "pride" and affirming that the "volleyball project continues to advance steadily." He noted that the tournament served as crucial preparation for the upcoming World Championship in Qatar. Several players received individual accolades for their outstanding performances. Diego Rondón was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament, while Benjamín García was recognized as the First Best Outside Hitter. Julio Calles received the award for Best Server, and Jhonny González was honored as the Best Libero.

The boys performed an extraordinary event in Guatemala, this is part of the process for the World Championship in Qatar.

— José Manuel VásquezFVV President José Manuel Vásquez on the team's performance and its connection to future competitions.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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