Bermudian beach‑volleyball duo Megan Hands and Natalie Gazzard concluded their Pool D run at the NORCECA Under‑23 Continental Tour in San Salvador, El Salvador, with two defeats. The pair faced the St. Kitts and Nevis team and later Costa Rica in the classification round for ninth to twelfth place.

The Saturday matches saw Hands and Gazzard unable to secure a win, as both opponents outmatched them in the rallyled sets. While the exact set scores were not reported, the Bermudian duo fought hard, demonstrating the growing competitiveness of Bermuda’s younger athletes on the regional stage.

Their participation marks a continued presence for Bermuda in international beach‑volleyball circuits, a sport that has seen increasing interest on the island. Officials and supporters back home note that experience gained against top teams like St. Kitts and Nevis and Costa Rica will be invaluable for future competitions. Hands and Gazzard are expected to return to training in Hamilton with a focus on improving serve consistency and defensive positioning. The team’s performance reinforces Bermuda’s commitment to developing talent in beach‑volleyball and aims to inspire the next generation of players.