Niverka Marte reaffirms the commitment of the Queens of the Caribbean after falling to the United States
The Dominican women’s volleyball team, known as the Queens of the Caribbean, faced a tough setback after falling 3-0 to the United States in the semifinal round of the NORCECA tournament. Despite the lopsided score, the morale within the tricolor squad remains focused on the challenges ahead.
The former team captain, Niverka Marte, referred to the general feeling of the group after the match, admitting the logical sadness over the result, but emphasizing the resilience that characterizes the Dominican players.
The team feels the defeat, but we maintain our determination intact to move forward and fight for our next competitive goals.
Niverka Marte
Total focus on the Pre-Olympic tournament
Beyond this result, Marte assured that the immediate focus of the national team has turned the page. The absolute priority for the team is to secure their spot in the Pre-Olympic tournament, a goal they consider vital for the development of their international calendar.
- Unwavering commitment to the game system.
- Search for a dignified finish in their current participation in the NORCECA tournament.
- Intensive preparation focused on Olympic qualification.
The experienced playmaker highlighted that, although the path has not been easy, the group maintains the necessary unity to correct the mistakes made and continue working hard in training, with the goal of raising their level ahead of the qualifying commitments that will define their future on the world stage.









