November 8th. 2026
Canada Secures Women's Olympic Berth to LA28; Humana-Paredes and Wilkerson Eye Third Olympic Appearance

VEGA BAJA, Puerto Rico, November 8, 2026. – Canada's Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson claimed the women’s title at the NORCECA Continental Beach Volleyball Olympic Qualifier and secured a direct berth for Canada to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games after defeating Americans Megan Kraft and Kelly Cheng in Sunday's final at the Areia Sports Complex in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. Melissa and Brandie prevailed in straight sets, 2-0 (21-16, 27-25), in a thrilling encounter that was decided after an intense second set, allowing them to achieve their Olympic qualification goal. More Español

November 8th. 2026
USA Secures Men's Beach Volleyball Olympic Berth to LA28

VEGA BAJA, Puerto Rico, November 8, 2026. – The American duo of Trevor Crabb and Chase Budinger claimed the title at the NORCECA Continental Beach Volleyball Olympic Qualifier and secured a direct berth for the United States to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games after defeating Mexico in a thrilling final on Sunday at the Areia Sports Complex in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. Crabb and Budinger staged a spectacular comeback against Mexico's Carlos Andrés Ayala and Inés Vargas Lares, earning a 2-1 (17-21, 21-16, 19-17) victory in a match that kept the excitement alive until the very last point. Mexico took the early lead by winning the opening set 21-17, but the Americans responded with a strong performance. More Español