DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic’s own Yari Cleto and Julibeth Payano have secured their spot in the Beach Volleyball World Cup, set to be held in Australia this November 2025. The team earned their ticket after a decisive win at the qualifying tournament held right here in Punta Cana.

Playing on home sand at Los Corales beach, Cleto and Payano dominated their match against Nicaragua’s Socorro López and Lolette Rodríguez, winning in two straight sets (21-13, 21-11). The victory was the third straight for the Dominican pair, solidifying their place among the top 12 duos from the Norceca rankings competing in the event.

For Payano, this will be her third time competing at the World Cup, while Cleto is set to make her debut on the global stage.

The win is a significant milestone for the country’s beach volleyball program. “This is a great achievement for Dominican beach volleyball,” said...