The Dominican Republic defeated Canada during the finals of the NORCECA Women’s Volleyball Championships held last Friday. The games ended 25-22, 25-19 and 25-21. The USA won the tournament; Cuba was second. Because of its accumulated point average, Cristobal Marte, president of the North Central and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (Norceca) believes the DR will secure a slot in the November Japan World Games. The World Games are the first step towards qualifying for the 2004 Summer Olympic Games.