OSSA organises 4th School Beach Games tourney
In beach handball event, as many as eight teams have been drawn into two groups of four, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals. In beach volleyball event, nine teams will compete in two groups, with the first group consisting of five teams and the second of four teams, also with the top two from each group qualifying for the semi-finals.
Matches will be played in a single round robin format. The opening day will see 12 matches — six in beach handball and six in beach volleyball. Group stage matches will continue on Monday in both morning and evening sessions. The semifinal matches are scheduled for Wednesday, with the finals to be played on Thursday morning, marking the conclusion of the tournament.
The championship is held under the strategic sponsorship of OQ Group
The championship is held under the strategic sponsorship of OQ Group, with executive partnership from the General Directorate of Education in Dhofar Governorate and the General Directorate of Culture, Sports and Youth in Dhofar Governorate represented by the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment alongside the School Sports Committees in the educational directorates, the Oman Volleyball Association, and the Oman Handball Association (OHA).
More than 50 supervisors and coaches are involved in organising the championship, in addition to members of the organizing, media, and technical committees, referees, and administrators. The organising committee has finalised its preparations for the event, forming the necessary technical, media, and logistical committees to ensure smooth operations.
All participants will enjoy a rest day on Tuesday featuring a tourism and leisure program, including visits to Mughsail Beach, Ayn Jarziz, and Haffa Souq, with the final day offering an excursion to Atin Square and Ayn Razat.
Muscat Educational Directorate is the defending champion in beach handball, while the Al Sharqiyah South Educational Directorate holds the title in beach volleyball from the previous edition.
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