Mexico and Puerto Rico delivered standout performances at the third stop of the 2025 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour in Puerto Cortes, Honduras, each securing gold medals and showcasing the success of their development programs through support from the FIVB Volleyball Empowerment initiative.
Mexico's Medal Haul
Mexico emerged as the most decorated nation at the event, claiming three out of six available medals. The men’s gold was captured by the 14th-seeded duo Antonio Lares and Carlos Andres Ayala. They triumphed over the USA’s Troy Field and Ryan Wilcox in straight sets (21-17, 21-18). In the semifinals, they upset their top-seeded compatriots Miguel Sarabia and Jorman Osuna.
- Gold – Antonio Lares & Carlos Andres Ayala (Mexico)
- Bronze – Miguel Sarabia & Jorman Osuna (Mexico)
- Silver – Susana Torres & Atenas Gutierrez (Mexico, women’s final)
Puerto Rico's Continued Dominance
Puerto Rico's Allanis Navas and Maria Gonzalez, the top seeds in the women’s bracket, delivered a flawless performance. They won all seven of their matches to claim a second consecutive NORCECA Tour gold.
- Final victory – 21-16, 21-17 over Mexico’s Torres & Gutierrez
- Now six golds in NORCECA Tour history
US Teams Capture Bronze
The United States took home both bronze medals:
- Donley & Sherman (women)
- Sarabia & Osuna (men), following a semifinal loss
Broader Impact of Empowerment Programs
Seventeen women’s and nineteen men’s teams from 13 countries across North, Central America and the Caribbean participated. The strong showings by Mexico and Puerto Rico reflect the tangible benefits of the FIVB Volleyball Empowerment program, which provides training and equipment support to developing beach volleyball nations.
What’s Next on the Tour
The fourth leg of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour will be held in Madero, Mexico, from July 11 to 13, continuing a promising season for both Mexico and Puerto Rico.
For more details, visit the official FIVB article.
