By Zoila Palma: Prime Minister John Briceno has extended congratulations to Team Belize as they made history capturing their first-ever senior men’s gold medal at the III AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four Championship in San José, Costa Rica.
The national volleyball team defeated host Costa Rica 3-1 in the championship match, winning by scores of 25-22, 25-18, 20-25 and 25-21 to secure the country’s first men’s title at the regional senior level.
The landmark victory also earned Belize qualification for next year’s NORCECA Pan American Cup.
Belize’s success was further highlighted by outstanding individual performances.
Francis Hauze was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) and also received the award for Second Best Attacker, while Kyron Sutherland was recognized as the Best Blocker. Their performances played a key role in Belize’s historic championship run.
The tournament concluded with Belize taking the gold medal, Costa Rica finishing with silver, Panama earning bronze and Nicaragua placing fourth.
Breaking Belize News joins the nation in extending congratulations to Team Belize.
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By Zoila Palma: Prime Minister John Briceno has extended congratulations to Team Belize as they made history capturing their first-ever senior men’s gold medal at the III AFECAVOL Men’s Final Four Championship in San José, Costa Rica. The national volleyball team defeated host Costa Rica 3-1 in the championship match, winning by scores of 25-22,
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