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Canada and Dominican Republic face off for Olympic volleyball berth
Canada and the Dominican Republic have secured spots in the final of the NORCECA Women's Continental Volleyball Qualifier, with the winner earning a direct ticket to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
In the semifinals, Canada defeated Puerto Rico 3-0 (25-16, 25-22, 25-10), led by Kiera Van Ryk's 20 points. The Dominican Republic's 'Reinas del Caribe' staged a comeback against Cuba, winning 3-1 (20-25, 25-19, 25-17, 25-15) after losing the first set. Brayelin Martínez led the Dominican offense with 21 points.
The decisive match between Canada and the Dominican Republic is scheduled for Saturday at the Ricardo Gioriver Arias Volleyball Palace in Santo Domingo. Cuba and Puerto Rico will compete in a match to determine third place.
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Brayelin Martínez · Canada Women's National Volleyball Team · Cuba women's national volleyball team · Dominican Republic women's national volleyball team · Kiera Van Ryk · Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games · Los Angeles 2028 Olympics · Puerto Rico Women's National Volleyball Team · Ricardo 'Gioriver' Arias Volleyball Palace
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Canada and Dominican Republic will face each other in the final to determine the Olympic berth for Los Angeles 2028. montecristinoticias.com · www.olimpiadatododia.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Canada defeated Puerto Rico 3-0 in the NORCECA Women's Volleyball Championship semifinal. montecristinoticias.com · www.olimpiadatododia.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The set scores for Canada's victory were 25-16, 25-22, and 25-10. montecristinoticias.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The set scores for Dominican Republic's victory were 20-25, 25-19, 25-17, and 25-15.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The final match is scheduled for Saturday at 7:00 PM at the Ricardo 'Gioriver' Arias Volleyball Palace. montecristinoticias.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Dominican Republic defeated Cuba 3-1 in the NORCECA Women's Volleyball Championship semifinal. www.olimpiadatododia.com.br