Canada's Alexa Gray, right, and Nyadholi Thokbuom, centre, go up to block a hit from Puerto Rico's Decelise Champion during a Women's NORCECA Continental Qualifier volleyball match in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in this Friday, August 28, 2026 handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Volleyball Canada (Mandatory Credit)
Canadian women’s volleyball team sweeps Puerto Rico in Olympic qualifier opener
Aug 28, 2026 | 6:20 PM
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SANTO DOMINGO — Top-ranked Canada can punch its ticket to the Olympics on Saturday, following a victory over Puerto Rico on Friday in the opening match of the women’s volleyball NORCECA Continental Qualifier.
Canada beat Puerto Rico 25-16, 25-22, 25-10 to sweep the best-of-five match.
Canada led in attacks (42-32), aces (4-2) and gained more points from errors (17-12) and dominated in blocks 12-2.
“I liked the way the team played mentally — we were focused and we didn’t lose the confidence even when Puerto Rico was ahead by many points (in the second set),” said Canadian coach Giovanni Guidetti. “We are where we want to be and we’re looking forward to another great and difficult match (Saturday).”
