The Canadian men are the defending silver medallists after losing to Australia in Gold Coast four years ago.
In the men’s section, Canada got the better of St Kitts & Nevis 2-0 before the Gambia edged out Sri Lanka 2-1 later in the day.
Men’s silver medallists Canada defeated Sri Lanka 2-0, while the Gambia overcame St Kitts & Nevis by the same scoreline.
A total of 12 men’s and women’s teams will participate in the beach volleyball competition that will take place from 30th July to 7th August.