Nexgen Cup – 2025 Best of the Best Volleyball Tournament
Red Creek, Cayo – March 18, 2025 – The highly anticipated Best of the Best Volleyball Tournament concluded on Saturday, March 15, 2025, with a series of exciting matches and a vibrant celebration of volleyball in Belize. The tournament, held at the Belize City Civic Centre, showcased the incredible talent of male and female players across the sport. They were able to draw enthusiastic crowds throughout the event. We congratulate the champions and sub-champions in each group:
- Group 1: ALTIB All-Stars, Females (champs), ATLIB Female Team from UB (sub-champs)
- Group 2: SJC Boys (champs), NSSSA All-Stars, Males (sub-champs)
- Group 3: ATLIB All-Stars, Males (champs), ATLIB Male Champs, SJCJC (sub-champs)
- Group 4: NSSSA All-Stars, Females (champs), NSSSA Female Champs, SCA (sub-champs)
- Group 5: SQ Mega Stars (champs), BVA Female All-Stars (sub-champs)
- Group 6: HRCU Eagles (champs), BVA Male All-Stars (sub-champs)
Each player and coach, through their various clubs, teams, or sporting organizations, will receive a small token of appreciation. Each player and coach also received medals, regardless of their placement; however, only the winners received the Nexgen Cup.
"The level of competition was outstanding, and the spirit of sportsmanship displayed by all participants was truly inspiring. We are grateful to everyone who contributed to making this event a memorable experience. What this does is opens the doors for athletes across the country and creates spaces to build camaraderie, competition, and community spirit", said Adrian Lizarraga, Chief Executive Officer, Nexgen. "We wholeheartedly thank our generous sponsors and our partners for what has been nothing short of a thrilling tournament," added Karen Novelo, Marketing Manager, Nexgen. The success of this would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. We extend our sincere gratitude to the following:
- Smart
- Fortis Belize
- Morningside Ranch
- Social Security Board
- Global Communications
- Atlantic Bank Limited
- Bowen & Bowen
- Roaring River Golf Course
- Cement Trading Co. Ltd.
We express our gratitude to the Belize Volleyball Association, The National Secondary Schools Sports Association (NSSSA), The Association of Tertiary Level Institutions of Belize (ATLIB), all the participating volleyball clubs and teams, and the legions of fans of the sport for their invaluable contribution to the success of this tournament. We could not have done this without you. We also appreciate the help of the media outlets that provided coverage of the Best of the Best Tournament. Your dedication to sharing the stories of our athletes and the excitement of the event helped us reach a wider audience and celebrate the achievements of our participants.
The Best of the Best looks forward to returning later in the year, in other disciplines, including football and basketball, as a means to continuing to foster a passion for sports and bringing our community together.
About The Best of the Best:
The “Best of the Best” Tournament is designed to offer prime sporting content to Belizean viewers, showcasing the talent of our best athletes from both secondary and tertiary educational institutions across the country, as well as the best athletes within the Belize Volleyball Association, The Association of Tertiary Level Institutions of Belize, and The National Secondary Schools Sports Association. This event aims to provide a platform for athletes to shine while promoting community values and corporate partnerships, ultimately fostering the development of youth athletics for both males and females.
About Nexgen and its corporate social responsibility:
Nexgen recognizes our responsibility to contribute to a sustainable and equitable future. Our CSR strategy focuses on:
- Social impact: Investing in programs that improve education, health, and economic opportunity in our communities. We believe in giving back to the communities where we live and work. Through strategic partnerships and volunteer efforts, we aim to create positive and lasting social impact.
- Ethical governance: Ensuring transparency and accountability in our operations.
- Employee wellbeing: providing a safe and healthy work environment, and opportunities for growth.
