Jamaica’s National Senior Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Teams secured bronze medals at the recently concluded CAZOVA Senior Championships, in Nassau, Bahamas.
The championship showcased grit, determination, and national pride as Jamaica’s men and women battled against the region’s best and delivered medal winning performances.
Jamaica’s Senior Men fell in the semifinals to the eventual champions, Curacao, setting up a highly anticipated bronze medal showdown with dethroned 2023 champion Suriname.
The matchup carried extra weight as Suriname had eliminated Jamaica in the 2023 quarterfinals before going on to win the title and had also handed Jamaica a loss in preliminary pool play at this year’s championship.
However, this time Jamaica was determined to rewrite the script.
In a thrilling contest that pushed both teams to the limit, Jamaica triumphed 3-0, earning a hard-fought bronze medal and redemption against their rivals.
Adding to the team’s success, Ryck Webb was recognized for his outstanding performances during the championship, claiming the award for Best Server of the men’s championship.
The defending champion Jamaica Senior Women entered the competition with high expectations but were edged out in the semifinals by eventual winners Trinidad and Tobago.
Despite the setback, the team rallied with determination to ensure they would not leave the tournament empty handed.
In the bronze medal match, Jamaica delivered a confident and composed performance, defeating Guadeloupe in straight sets 25-10, 25-21, 25-23, to secure their place on the podium.
Anesia Edwards was rewarded for her stellar consistent play, earning the distinction of 2nd Best Middle
Blocker in the women’s championship.
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