Qatar win inaugural West Asian Volleyball Championship
The two teams delivered a strong and close performance throughout the five sets.
However, the Qatari team managed to win the match in the fifth set, claiming the first title in the tournament's history.
Qatar qualified for the semifinal after delivering a commanding straight-sets victory over Oman.
In the quarterfinals, Qatar overcame Lebanon in another straight-sets win (25-17, 25-15, 25-13), building on the momentum they carried from the group stage.
Qatar had previously topped Group B with three consecutive victories. They opened their campaign with a 3-0 win against Saudi Arabia, followed by a 3-1 triumph over Oman, and concluded the group stage with a thrilling five-set victory over Kuwait (3-2), finishing the round with 8 points and reinforcing their status as one of the tournament's top contenders.
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