The separation of the couple beach volleyball formed by Noslen Díaz and Jorge Luis Alayo, which was reported a few days ago in different media, seems very close to being consummated to the surprise of specialists and followers of Cuban sports.
The successful duo, installed at the end of 2025 between the 10 best on the planetwill stop appearing together at international events, after Alayo’s decision not to represent the island again, as confirmed by her partner to the independent media. The Touch.
Several sources indicate that a radical step would be taken by the delay in the collection of prizes achieved during their most recent forays into the world circuit of this sport, and that some media place above 100 thousand dollars.
However, Noslen downplayed this inconvenience and assured that he will remain linked to the island’s federation.
“I have not asked for a withdrawal, I want to continue playing (…) The money that is delayed is a payment that we are still waiting for and I know they will pay it, because this has happened before. Alayo is already determined not to play anymore and is in the process of being discharged,” Noslen acknowledged to the media.
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— The Touch (@eltoquecom) January 10, 2026
Separation after a great season
The break comes after the best team on the island will have its best season on the world circuit in 2025. His highest point was the unprecedented conquest of the title in the Elite 16 tournament in Guadalajara, in Mexico.
In addition, they climbed to the podium in several top-class competitions corresponding to the World Pro Tour circuit, as well as in several stops in the Russian League, which allowed them to advance to the decisive phase.
His forays into the World Championship, held in the Australian city of Adelaide, were equally outstanding. There they managed to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time and were on the verge of being included among the best eight couples in the tournament.
Cuba’s bittersweet farewell to the beach volleyball World Cup
Based on these outstanding performances, the choice of beach volleyball as the best team in the selection of the Most Outstanding Athletes of Cuba during the year 2025in which Alayo was distinguished as the most outstanding among men in team sports.
The breakup puts the volleyball authorities on the island in a complex situation, who will now have to choose another player to accompany Noslen. However, at least initially, it will be very difficult for the new duo to emulate the results achieved so far.
