Jamie Broder and Kristina Valjas of Canada claim gold at the Cayman Islands Beach Volleyball Tournament

Jenny Kropp and Whitney Pavlik of USA-A put up a great fight against Canada’s Jamie Broder and Kristina Valjas in the final match of Cayman Islands Beach Volleyball Tournament on Sunday. However, the Canadians proved to be the best and earned gold medal victory.

Broder/Valjas showed great tactics to overcome the opponents and held them off for 2-0 (21-15, 21-13) victory.

Broder shared her thoughts after the match. She stated: “We had to be patient playing outdoors for the first time of the year under windy conditions and the heat. But we played good when it counted the most.”

Volleyball Canada ready to host the first leg of 2012 FIVB World League

The 2012 FIVB World League is scheduled to take place from May 18 to July 8, while 16 teams from different parts of the world will be on board to contest their volleyball skills. Toronto, Canada will serve as a host to the first week matches of Pool B from May 18-20.

The local hosts will be joined by silver and bronze medallist teams i.e. Brazil and Poland in the competition. Furthermore, Finland will also play in Pool B along side Canada, Brazil, and Poland. Volleyball Canada is excited to welcome the international elite players for a thrilling volleyball campaign.

Likewise, the national team is quite pumped up to take a good start in the tournament by using the competitive edge of familiar conditions. However, Brazil and Poland are two tough competitors and it will not be easy to beat them. The hard work and determination will be the key of success for any team in the competition. Let's wait and see until the teams actually take centre stage and show their thirst for victory.

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