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Observer
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Oman defend West Asian Beach Volleyball title
MUSCAT: The Oman national beach volleyball team proved once again their dominance in the region as they clinched the West Asian Beach Volleyball Championship title for the second consecutive time. The formidable duo of Hood al Jalboubi and Mazin al Hashmi secured the championship in the second round of the regional tournament which was held in Amman, Jordan from May 20 to 25. Oman's victory was sealed with a commanding 2-0 win over Qatar's team, Mahdi and M Ihab, in the final match — mirroring the outcome of the previous edition, which concluded on May 10 in Doha, Qatar, where Oman also triumphed over the hosts. In the final, Oman edged Qatar with identical set scores of 21-18, 21-18, displaying consistency and tactical excellence on the courts of Princess Aya Complex in Al Hussein Youth City. The Omani champions advanced to the final after a resounding semifinal victory over Lebanon's Jad and El Chabib (2-0), following a competitive quarterfinal where they edged their compatriots Saleh and Khalfan. Oman team during the final stage In the group stage, the duo of Hood and Mazin began their campaign with a 2-0 win against the host nation, Jordan. Oman's second team — featuring Saleh and Khalfan — also secured a 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. Both teams maintained their momentum the following day as Oman team (1) beat Lebanon by 2-0 while Oman team (2) blanked Jordan team 2-1. Both Oman teams received ticket to the knockout stages. The championship saw participation from six West Asian countries: Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon and Jordan. A total of 12 men's teams and 10 women's teams competed in the high-energy tournament. This recent triumph adds to Oman's growing reputation in regional beach volleyball. In the first round of the West Asian Beach Volleyball Tour, held earlier this month in Doha, Hood al Jalboubi and Mazin al Hashmi captured the Asia Men's Tour title, defeating Qatar's team in straight sets to secure top honors. The Oman Volleyball Association (OVA) praised the team's performance citing it as a promising sign ahead of future continental and international events.
Observer
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Oman beach volleyball reach 2nd West Asia final
MUSCAT, MAY 10 Oman's national beach volleyball team, led by the duo Mazin al Hashmi and Hood al Jalbubi, continued their successful campaign in the West Asia Championship held in Doha, Qatar, after securing a well-deserved 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia to advance to the final. The first set began with clear dominance from the Saudi team, who capitalised on Oman's early handling errors. Riyadh Ali opened the scoring with a precise drop shot, followed by three consecutive points amid Oman's defensive lapses, putting Saudi Arabia ahead 4-1. However, the Omani duo didn't give up. Mazin and Hood gradually regained their rhythm with short plays and powerful serves that disrupted Saudi's reception. Mazin kept the pressure on with consecutive points, while Hood excelled at the net with a successful block, leveling the score at 8-8. From that point on, Oman took full control of the set, exploiting Saudi's serving and receiving errors to extend their lead and close out the set 21-15. In the second set, Oman started strong again with Mazin al Hashmi opening the scoring and continuing to add points through powerful serves, while Hood maintained his impressive performance to push the score to 4-1. Saudi Arabia responded with three consecutive points to tie the set, but Oman regained the lead through Hood, who made it 6-5. The contest remained tight until Oman gradually widened the gap, with Mazin al Hashmi securing the final point to seal the set once again at 21-15. Badr al Subhi, Oman's national beach volleyball coach, expressed his great joy at the team's qualification for the West Asia Championship final. He said, Congratulations to everyone on reaching the final. We are here to defend the title we won last year in Jordan, and we pray that the players succeed today in claiming the title once again. He added, 'We entered this championship after the conclusion of the local league, placed in Group B alongside Bahrain. We managed to win and advance to the quarterfinals, where we defeated Qatar 2-1. We continued our journey successfully by beating Saudi Arabia in the semifinals.' The coach highlighted the team's noticeable improvement, saying, 'The team's performance is improving day by day, and the players' focus increases with every match. We hope to complete this journey by winning the title.' In conclusion, Al Subhi thanked the Oman Volleyball Association (OVA) for its support and stressed the importance of continuing to participate in regional, continental and international tournaments to improve the team's global ranking. He stated, 'The coming period requires more participation in Asian tours and world championships, because rankings are the key to entering major competitions. The better our ranking, the greater our chances of qualifying for global events.'
Observer
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Observer
40 trainees attend international volleyball coaching course
Muscat, May 7 The Oman Volleyball Association inaugurated the Level 1 International Volleyball Coaching Course on Sunday morning at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher. The course will continue until May 8 and features the participation of 40 male and female trainees from inside and outside the Sultanate, under the supervision of international instructor Dr Hamoud al Harthy. The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Ali al Maawali, Director of Sports Facilities in Muscat Governorate. This course is accredited by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and aims to qualify coaches by equipping them with the essential skills and knowledge required to train beginners and youth at schools, clubs, and youth development centers. Participants in the course come from various countries, including the UAE, Kuwait, Egypt, India, the Philippines, Poland and Bulgaria, reflecting the regional and global scope of the event and affirming Oman's status as a recognised training hub in the sports sector. Dr Hamoud al Harthy, an FIVB-certified instructor, explained that the Level 1 course focuses on training coaches to work with beginners whether in schools, clubs, or youth development centres. He emphasised that this course is the first step in a series of internationally accredited coaching levels and carries the title 'How Do I Play?', which encapsulates the central theme of the programme. Al Harthy added, 'Through this course, we aim to provide coaches with fundamental information on teaching volleyball's basic skills and effective methods to deliver these to beginners, especially emphasising positive engagement with younger age groups.' He expressed his happiness that Oman is hosting the course, noting that this reflects the FIVB's confidence in the Omani federation's capability to organise accredited training programmes. He said, 'I am honoured that this is the first course I am teaching under the umbrella of the International Federation, and even more so that it is being held in Oman, with strong participation from 40 trainees highlighting the course's international dimension.' On the importance of such courses, Al Harthy stated that they are a fundamental pillar in developing the volleyball foundation in Oman, particularly in line with the federation's focus on youth categories. 'We urgently need qualified coaching staff capable of working with young athletes in schools and sports centres. This course lays the groundwork for that, contributing to the development of a new generation of volleyball players who can represent Oman in the future,' he said. Ali al Maawali expressed his happiness at the launch of the Level 1 coaching course and warmly welcomed all international participants, stating that 'Oman is their second home.' He also thanked the OVA for organising such a high-quality course, which enables local coaches to benefit from international expertise, thereby enhancing the level of national technical staff and supporting the development of the sport in Oman and the wider region.
