Qatar claim bronze at AVC Nations Cup in Bahrain
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Qatar claim bronze at AVC Nations Cup in Bahrain
Qatar clinched the bronze medal at the 2025 AVC Men's Volleyball Nations Cup with a dominant straight-sets win (3-0) over South Korea in the third-place play-off, held at Isa Bin Rashid Hall in Manama, Bahrain, on Tuesday. The victory marked a strong finish for Team Qatar in a highly competitive tournament that featured 11 participating nations. Hosts Bahrain emerged as champions, overcoming Pakistan 3-1 in a thrilling final.
