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Arab Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait faces a crucial test against Saudi Arabia at the West Asia Volleyball Championship
MANAMA, July 19: Kuwait's national volleyball team will take on Saudi Arabia today in its second match of the inaugural West Asia Men's Volleyball Championship, being held at Isa bin Rashid Hall in Bahrain. The Group A clash is scheduled to begin at 1:00 pm. as part of the tournament's second round of fixtures. Also in Group A, Qatar will take on Oman, while Group B features two matchups: the UAE vs. Jordan and Bahrain vs. Lebanon. The tournament officially began late last night, with Kuwait facing Oman in its opening fixture. In preparation for the championship, the Kuwaiti squad held an overseas training camp in Tunisia, where it played four friendlies—winning two and losing two. Under the leadership of Argentine head coach Julián Álvarez and assistant coach Zaid Al-Kazemi, the team aims to deliver strong performances and secure a spot in the semifinals. This first-ever edition of the West Asia Championship carries significant weight, as it is held under the umbrella of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), and its outcomes will influence international rankings. Being the inaugural tournament, every participating nation is highly motivated to make history by becoming the first champion of the event. In other news, continental referee Hussein Al-Tamimi has arrived in Bahrain to participate in officiating matches throughout the tournament.
Arab Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait begins West Asia Volleyball Championship title quest against Oman
MANAMA, July 17: Kuwait's national volleyball team will begin its campaign in the inaugural West Asia Championship on Saturday, with a Group B match against Oman at 3:00 pm. The tournament is being held at Isa bin Rashid Hall in the Bahraini capital, Manama. Also in Group B, Saudi Arabia will face Qatar at 5:00 pm. The championship opens earlier at 1:00 pm with a Group A clash between the UAE and Jordan, followed by hosts Bahrain taking on Lebanon at 7:00 pm. Kuwait recently concluded its overseas training camp in Tunisia, where it played four friendly matches — twice against Libya, once against Tunisia's youth team, and once against Algeria — winning two and losing two. Led by Argentine head coach Julián Álvarez and assistant coach Zaid Al-Kazemi, the Kuwaiti team is aiming to deliver strong performances throughout the tournament. However, their opener against Oman will be a tough test, as the Omani side is currently in a rebuilding phase, blending youthful talent with seasoned veterans. Kuwait's 14-man roster includes: Abdulaziz Najm, Yousef Mandeel, Fahad Saad, Abdulnasser Al-Enezi, Abdullah Al-Enezi, Abdulrahman Al-Mutawa, Saud Al-Duwaisan, Ahmed Al-Munais, Rashid Anbar, Athbi Malik, Fares Suleiman, Talal Abdulrazzaq, Ibrahim Mandeel, and Abdulrahman Mohammed. This tournament carries significant weight, as it is held under the authority of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), and its results will count toward the global rankings. Moreover, as the first-ever edition of the West Asia Championship, all participating teams are eager to capture the historic title and become the first name engraved in the competition's records.
Arab Times
7 days ago
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait heads to Bahrain for inaugural West Asian Volleyball Championship
KUWAIT CITY, July 16: The Kuwaiti national volleyball team wrapped up its training camp in Tunisia and is scheduled to arrive in Bahrain today to take part in the inaugural West Asian Volleyball Championship, which begins tomorrow and runs through July 26. During the camp, Kuwait played three friendly matches — securing victories against Tunisia and Algeria, while losing their final match against Libya 3-1. The training camp successfully achieved its main objectives, particularly improving player readiness and fostering on-court cohesion. Under the guidance of Argentine head coach Julian Alvarez and assistant coach Zaid Al-Kazemi, the technical staff focused on boosting team chemistry, tactical understanding, and building the experience of the squad, which includes several promising young players. The squad features 14 players: Abdulaziz Najm, Yousef Mandil, Fahad Saad, Abdulnasser Al-Enezi, Abdullah Al-Enezi, Abdulrahman Al-Mutawa, Saud Al-Duwisan, Ahmed Al-Munayyes, Rashid Anbar, Athbi Malik, Fares Suleiman, Talal Abdulrazzaq, Ibrahim Mandil, and Abdulrahman Mohammed. Kuwait has been placed in Group A, alongside Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman, while Group B includes Bahrain (the host), Jordan, the UAE, and Lebanon. Kuwait's campaign begins tomorrow against Oman, followed by a matchup with Saudi Arabia the next day. The team will then conclude its group stage fixtures on Monday with a crucial match against Qatar. The championship was initially scheduled for last year but was postponed to this summer in coordination with the International Volleyball Federation to ensure its inclusion in the official world rankings. According to Mohammed Salem Al-Kuwari, Secretary-General of the West Asian Volleyball Federation, this move aims to elevate the status of the participating teams and provide them with valuable technical and motivational momentum.
ILoveQatar.net
08-07-2025
- Sport
- ILoveQatar.net
Qatari beach volleyball duo Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan achieves 5th place in world rankings
The Qatari men's beach volleyball team, led by Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan, made a new achievement by advancing to fifth place in the world rankings issued by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), up from seventh place previously. The Qatari team finished fifth with 5,720 points, after participating in 10 tournaments this season, most notably its recent gold medal win at the Gstaad World Championship (Elite 16), which concluded last Sunday in Switzerland, adding 1,200 points to their tally. The Qatari duo continue to perform strongly this season as part of their commitment to being among the world's elite teams and preparing for upcoming competitions, most notably the World Championship and the Olympic Games. Norwegian duo Anders Berntsen Mol and Christian Sorum maintained their lead in the world rankings, taking first place with 8,560 points. Argentinian duo Nicolas Capogrosso and Tomas Capogrosso took Second place for the first time with 6,520 points. Dutch duo Stefan Boermans and Yorick de Groot finished Third with 5,920 points, ahead of Swedish duo David Ahman and Jonatan Hellvig, who dropped to fourth place with 5,780 points. This ranking of the Qatari national team reflects the development of beach volleyball in Qatar and its ability to compete in the strongest international arenas.
Qatar Tribune
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Al Rayyan crowned 2025 Asian volleyball champions
TOKYO: Al Rayyan was crowned Asian volleyball champions after a deserved 3-0 victory over Japan's Osaka Bluteon in the final match of the AVC Men's Champions Leagueheld in Tokyo. Al Rayyan dominated the match and achieved a major accomplishment to add to its impressive continental and international record. Al Rayyan officially qualified for the 2025 FIVB World Club Volleyball Championship to be held at the end of this year under the auspices of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). Al Rayyan secured their place in the final after a (22-25, 25-22, 23-25, 25-23, 17-15) victory over Japan's Suntory in the semifinals.
