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.
