Canadian beach volleyball teams showcased a strong performance at the fourth stop of the 2025 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, held in Ciudád Madero, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The tournament brought together top beach volleyball athletes from across North and Central America and the Caribbean.
Canadian Women Secure Bronze
Devin Corah of Alberta and Alicia Thibodeau of Quebec earned Canada a bronze medal in a thrilling match against the host nation. The duo triumphed over Mexico’s Yeray Vidaurrazaga and María Ramírez with a hard-fought 2-1 victory (21-18, 17-21, 15-13).
Corah and Thibodeau’s success stemmed from strong teamwork and resilience throughout the tournament. Their focused effort culminated in a winning performance in the third-place match, providing a major highlight for Canada on the tour stop.
Top Podium Finishers
- Gold: María González and Allanis Navas (Puerto Rico)
- Silver: Susana Torres and Atenas Gutiérrez (Mexico)
- Bronze: Devin Corah and Alicia Thibodeau (Canada)
Other Canadian Highlights
The Canadian women’s duo of Emma Cudmore and Claire Simmonds also made their mark by finishing in fifth place. They earned this result with a straight-sets win (21-10, 21-17) against Nicaragua’s Socorro López and Lolette Rodríguez.
On the men’s side, Canadian athletes Dylan Devecseri and Colin Lash placed eighth. While they did not medal, participation in NORCECA events offers crucial international experience that will benefit their future performances.
Building Toward the Future
Each event on the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour serves as a key stepping stone for Canadian volleyball players to refine their skills and compete at high-stakes international levels. The experience gained in tournaments like this aids significantly in athlete development ahead of major global competitions.
For more detailed information, please visit the official report on the Volleyball Canada website.
