Posted: Tuesday, July 29, 2025. 11:01 am CST.
Belize set for 2:00 pm showdown in Guatemala City
Belize U-23 Men’s Volleyball Team: Front row (L-R): Krish Thadhani, Brayden Richardson, David Garbutt, Eleazar Mejia and Orion Butler; Back row (L-R): Kaelen Ingram, Hakan Godoy, Kyron Sutherland, Preston Smith, Eric Theissen and Daniel Musa – Photo Credit: BVA
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Belize U-23 Men’s National Volleyball Team their campaign at the 2025 Pan American Cup this afternoon, Tuesday 29 July, with a crucial Group B match against Mexico at 2:00 pm at the Domo Polideportivo in Guatemala City.
Led by captain Kaelen Ingram and co-captain Eleazar Mejia, this youthful squad combines experience and energy, featuring standouts like Krish Thadhani, Orion Butler, and Brayden Richardson.
Grouped with Mexico, the Dominican Republic and the United States, Belize face an intense round of fixtures over three consecutive days. The outcome of today’s match may prove decisive for progression to the knockout rounds, set to begin on Friday 1 August.
Backed by the Belize Volleyball Association, these young athletes stand as the result of years of commitment from coaches, volunteers and families across the country. Their presence at the Pan American Cup highlights a growing confidence in Belize’s sporting development and international ambitions. A win today could set the tone for a breakthrough tournament.
Belize U-23 Men’s Volleyball Team – Photo Credit: BVA
GROUP B – Belize’s Match Schedule
Belize is placed in Group B, facing three powerhouse opponents:
 Date |
 Time |
 Match-Up |
| July 29 | 2:00 pm |  Mexico vs  Belize |
| July 30 | 2:00 pm |  Dominican Republic vs Belize |
| July 31 | 4:00 pm |  United States vs Belize |
Other Group B fixtures include:
| Date |
Time |
Match-Up |
| July 29 | 4:00 pm | Dominican Republic vs United States |
| July 30 | 4:00 pm | Mexico vs United States |
| July 31 | 2:00 pm | Mexico vs Dominican Republic |
Group B Teams:
- Belize
- Mexico
- Dominican Republic
- United States
GROUP A Match Schedule
| Date |
Time |
Match-Up |
| July 29 | 6:00 pm |  Costa Rica vs  Venezuela |
| July 29 | 8:00 pm |  Guatemala vs  Suriname |
| July 30 | 6:00 pm | Suriname vs Venezuela |
| July 30 | 8:00 pm | Guatemala vs Costa Rica |
| July 31 | 6:00 pm | Suriname vs Costa Rica |
| July 31 | 8:00 pm | Guatemala vs Venezuela |
Group A Teams:
- Costa Rica
- Venezuela
- Guatemala (Host)
- Suriname
Knockout & Medal Rounds
After group play, teams enter elimination and classification rounds:
Quarterfinals – August 1
| Time |
Match-Up |
| 5:00 pm | 2nd A vs 3rd B |
| 7:00 pm | 2nd B vs 3rd A |
Classification 5th–8th – August 2
| Time |
Match-Up |
| 2:00 pm | 4th A vs Loser of Match 13 |
| 4:00 pm | 4th B vs Loser of Match 14 |
Semifinals – August 2
| Time |
Match-Up |
| 6:00 pm | 1st A vs Winner of Match 13 |
| 8:00 pm | 1st B vs Winner of Match 14 |
Finals – August 3
| Time |
Match-Up |
| 12:00 pm | Match 15 Losers: 7th–8th Place |
| 2:00 pm | Match 15 Winners: 5th–6th Place |
| 4:00 pm | Match 17 Losers: Bronze Medal Match |
| 6:00 pm | Match 17 Winners: Gold Medal Match |
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