Antigua and Barbuda’s senior men’s volleyball team suffered a straight-sets defeat to Cuba in their Group A opener at the XVIII Pan-American Cup in Leon, Mexico.
Cuba dominated the match, taking the sets 25-19, 25-10, and 25-17, despite spirited rallies from the Caribbean side.
Other day-one results saw Chile beat the Dominican Republic 3-1, Canada defeat Puerto Rico 3-1, and Venezuela overcome the USA in straight sets. Hosts Mexico routed Suriname 3-0, while Colombia triumphed over Guatemala 3-0.
Teams compete in three groups, with progression to the next round determined by group standings. Antigua and Barbuda face the USA on Wednesday at 10:00 local time, followed by a clash with Venezuela on Thursday. The tournament concludes on 31 August.
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Even though they lost, this is a major milestone for Antigua and Barbuda volleyball. We’re on the international stage now, no turning back.
First Pan-Am Cup, first match, against one of the best in the hemisphere. The scoreline doesn’t matter as much as the fact we’re finally competing at this level.
Tough start, but it’s just the opener. Antigua and Barbuda can bounce back in the next games!
Another defeat. Good showing guys. Better luck next time around