Belize Wins Gold in Under-23 Women’s Volleyball Championship

Belize’s national women’s volleyball team has won gold again, this time in the 2024 Under-23 Central American Volleyball Championship. The team secured the title on Thursday night at the Belize City Civic Center, defeating Guatemala three sets to one in the final.

It follows their 2023 gold in the Under-21 tournament, with much of the same squad returning for the U23 championship. The Civic was packed as fans cheered the team through an energetic and determined performance.

Kaya Gordon, who was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, told News 5, “So me and my team, as you can see, we came out here with confidence and also trying to dominate Guatemala. And we said, It’s either 3-0, or if they take a set, they’re not coming back; we’re going to get revenge. I’m just proud. I’m proud of my teammates. We get to represent Belize and do something good for Belize.”

She added, “I think my role was to support my teammates and them having my back as well.”

The Belize Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association shared their excitement as well on social media stating, “YOU DID THAT, QUEENS! BELIZE, STAND UP! This GOLD is for all of us!”