30-04-2025
Seeb romp to seventh straight volleyball shield
MUSCAT: Seeb were crowned champions of the 2024-25 Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth Volleyball Shield after a well-deserved straight-set victory (3-0) over Majees Club in the final match held on Wednesday evening at the main hall of Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher. The final was held under the auspices ofDr Ahmed bin Salim al Mandhari, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Health for Planning and Health Regulation.
With this achievement, Seeb continue their dominance in the tournament, securing the title for the seventh consecutive time — further affirming the team's technical stability and the outstanding performance of their players under the guidance of both the coaching and administrative staff.
Seeb captain receives the Ministry's Shield. — Abdulwahid al Hamadani
In the third-place match, Al Salam Club claimed the bronze medal after a hard-fought and thrilling 3-2 win over Al Bashayer in a match that was marked by dramatic shifts and extended to a deciding set.
In the final, the first set started evenly and with high intensity. Seeb opened the scoring after a service error by Majees's Hilal al Muqbali, followed by a second point from their foreign player Artem. Sami al Jadeedi quickly responded for Majees, levelling the score after a wide shot by Seeb's Bogdan.
Seeb captain receives the Ministry's Shield. — Abdulwahid al Hamadani
Seeb continued to apply pressure, with Saud al Maamari scoring the third point, followed by another error from Al Jadeedi, giving Seeb a 4-2 lead. Artem then extended the gap to 5-2.
Though Majees's professional player Ibeid tried to close the gap, Saud al Maamari fired back with three consecutive points, increasing the lead to five. Both teams exchanged points until the score reached 12-11 in favour of Seeb, with Al Maamari standing out.
Seeb capitalised on an error by Huth al Jalboobi to widen the lead to 15-12. Majees showed determination and managed to level the score at 18-18. However, Seeb regained control thanks to the trio of Bogdan, Artem and Al Maamari. Despite the continued efforts of Majees players Ibeid and Christian, Seeb clinched the first set 25-22 after a strong performance from both teams.
Majees player makes a smash as Seeb players defend. — Abdulwahid al Hamadani
DOMINATING FASHION
The second set began in dominating fashion for Seeb, who scored six unanswered points as Majees struggled to organise their play. Seeb maintained their technical superiority with powerful serves and capitalised on their opponent's mistakes, building a 20-10 lead. Artem continued to shine and closed the set 25-12 for Seeb with a commanding all-around display.
In the third set, Majees made a strong start, with Huth al Jalboobi scoring the first point. Seeb quickly responded through Bogdan, and although Christian added another for Majees, Artem levelled the score. Saud al Maamari then added two consecutive points to make it 4-2. Ibeid managed to narrow the gap twice, bringing the score to 5-4, but Artem kept the lead for Seeb.
A Seeb player makes a smash as Majees players block. — Abdulwahid al Hamadani
Excitement grew as both teams traded points, with standout performances from Adam al Jalboobi, Saud al Maamari and Khamis al Jabri for Seeb, who extended the lead to 11-6. Despite Majees' efforts to come back, Seeb maintained composure and control, ultimately winning the set 25-21 and the championship title.
