Peru Claims Silver at Inaugural Women’s Copa America

Peru, receiving support through FIVB Volleyball Empowerment, secured the silver medal at the first-ever women`s Copa America tournament, which took place in Betim recently. Argentina claimed the historic championship title, with host nation Brazil finishing third to take the bronze.

The 2025 women`s Copa America featured a single round-robin format involving five competing teams. Performance in this new event contributed to the FIVB Volleyball World Rankings.

The Peruvian Volleyball Federation has received USD 252,000 from FIVB Volleyball Empowerment for coaching support for its national teams. The women`s squad finished as runners-up in the Copa America, earning their historic silver medal. Despite losing their first match to eventual champions Argentina, Peru achieved a three-match winning streak, including a 3-1 victory over host Brazil (22-25, 25-20, 25-23, 25-19) and straight-set wins against Chile and Venezuela. This run secured them second place with a 3-1 win-loss record and 9 points.

The tournament`s first match effectively served as the final, pitting the two teams that would defeat all other opponents against each other. Argentina secured a dominant 3-0 win (25-13, 25-22, 25-19) against Peru. They then proceeded to sweep Chile and Venezuela in straight sets and defeat Brazil 3-1 (25-17, 25-17, 21-25, 25-15) in the final match. Argentina topped the standings with a perfect 4-0 record and 12 points, claiming the first Copa America trophy.

The host nation, Brazil, finished in third place with a 2-2 record and 6 points, securing the bronze medal. Chile and Venezuela finished fourth and fifth, respectively.

Tournament Dream Team

Bianca Cugno, Argentina`s 22-year-old opposite hitter, received the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the tournament. She was also named to the competition`s Dream Team. Other players on the Dream Team included setter Victoria Mayer (Argentina), outside hitters Kiara Montes (Peru) and Ana Luiza Rudiger (Brazil), middle blockers Bianca Farriol (Argentina) and Diana De La Pena (Peru), and libero Leticia Araujo Almeida Holanda Moura (Brazil).