The 2025 Bolivarian Games in Lima, Peru showcased the impressive progress of beach volleyball teams from South America, with **Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Peru** securing five out of six medals. This success was significantly driven by the FIVB Volleyball Empowerment program, which provides financial and coaching support to elevate national team performance.
Men's Tournament Highlights
- Gold: Fernando Quintero and Vicente Droguett (Chile)
- Silver: Yeferson De La Hoz and Juan Carlos Noriega (Colombia)
- Bronze: Gonzalo Melgarejo and Giuliano Massare (Paraguay)
Women's Tournament Highlights
- Gold: Fiorella Nunez and Denisse Alvarez (Paraguay)
- Silver: Ariana Vilela and Karelys Simisterra (Ecuador)
- Bronze: Sara Lopez and Darlin Rodriguez (Venezuela)
The tournament featured teams from eight nations: Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela. Despite the wide participation, countries supported by the Empowerment program dominated the podium.
Impact of the Empowerment Program
The FIVB has distributed considerable funds to enhance performance. Highlights include:
- Paraguay: Over USD 359,000 in support
- Chile and Ecuador: Each received USD 294,000 for coaching and development
- Colombia and Peru: Received additional performance resources
This strategic investment is reshaping the competitive landscape in South America, bringing regional teams ever closer to the sport’s global elite.
Read more about the FIVB Empowerment program’s impact in the full article on FIVB.com.
