Canada's best beach volleyball team has locked up an early spot for the country at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Reigning Olympic silver medallists Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson beat Americans Megan Kraft and Kelly Cheng 2-0 (21-16, 27-25) in the final of the NORCECA women's championship on Sunday in Puerto Rico.
The win gives Canada the lone NORCECA regional direct spot in the L.A. Games.
The quota spot belongs to the Canadian Olympic Committee, with athlete selection to be determined through the applicable qualification and selection process.
The field will include 24 teams.
The remaining spots will be determined by the 2027 world championship, the Olympic ranking and the 2028 Olympic Q-Series.
