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Qatar spikers set for 1st West Asian meet in Bahrain
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar's national volleyball team will begin their campaign against Saudi Arabia on Saturday in the inaugural edition of the West Asian Men's Volleyball Championship, taking place in Bahrain from July 17 to 27. The prestigious regional tournament brings together eight national teams from across West Asia to compete at the highest level. Qatar have been drawn in Group B alongside Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, while Group A includes Bahrain, Jordan, the UAE, and Lebanon. Qatar's second clash will be against Oman on July 20 before facing Kuwait in the final group stage match the following day. Qatar's preparations have intensified with daily training sessions at the Qatar Volleyball Association Hall under the supervision of Argentine coach Camilo Soto. The players have been showing strong commitment as they aim to deliver a performance worthy of the national team. Coach Soto emphasized that the championship is a key milestone in the team's preparation, praising the players' performance in the recent Asian Nations Championship, also hosted by Bahrain, where Qatar claimed the bronze medal. Qatar player Dhahi Mubarak stressed the importance of maintaining high focus throughout the tournament. Hosts Bahrain, in coordination with the West Asia Volleyball Association, are ensuring that all logistical, organizational, and technical aspects are aligned with international standards. The organizing committee is working diligently on venue readiness, team accommodations, transportation, and event protocols to guarantee a successful and smooth championship.
Qatar Tribune
18-06-2025
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Team Qatar set for Asian Men's Volleyball Cup in Bahrain
QOC Manama Team Qatar are intensifying their preparations in Bahrain for the sixth edition of the Asian Men's Volleyball Cup, which runs through June 24, with high hopes of defending the continental title it won in 2024 and further cementing Qatar's strong presence on the Asian volleyball scene. Under the leadership of Argentine coach Camilo Soto, the team is focusing on boosting both technical and physical readiness. The current phase follows a comprehensive training program that began in Doha, including specialized drills and high-level friendly matches, most notably against Japan—one of Asia's volleyball powerhouses. Although Qatar's scheduled opening match against Kazakhstan was canceled following the latter's official withdrawal from the tournament for personal reasons, the coaching staff opted not to arrange a replacement fixture. Instead, they decided to maintain the pre-set preparation schedule to avoid any disruption to the team's rhythm or mental focus. The decision reflects the squad's strong commitment to achieving optimal readiness ahead of their upcoming clash with Australia on June 19—a match that will likely determine the top spot in Group B. Both Qatar and Australia have already advanced automatically to the quarter-finals due to Kazakhstan's withdrawal, making the showdown between the two a decisive step toward the title. The knockout stage is set to begin on June 21, followed by the semi-finals on June 23, and the final on June 24, all taking place at Isa bin Rashid Hall in Riffa. This year's tournament features three groups, with most groups comprising three teams each following Kazakhstan's withdrawal, reducing the total number of participating teams to 11. The top two teams from each group will advance to the single-elimination quarter-finals. Team Qatar enters the tournament as the reigning champions, having won the 2024 edition—also held in Bahrain—when the event was known as the Asian Challenge Cup, following a well-deserved victory over Pakistan in the final. Now, the team is looking to build on that triumph and pursue back-to-back continental titles.
