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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.'
Arab Times
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait beach volleyball teams finalize preparations for the West Asia Championship
KUWAIT CITY, April 29: Kuwait's national beach volleyball teams are intensifying their daily training sessions on the Green Island courts ahead of the West Asia Championship, scheduled to take place in Doha, Qatar, from May 5 to 10. The national delegation is competing in the tournament with four teams. The men's side features Abdulwahab Talib and Jassim Al-Sabbagh (Team 1), and Nawaf Talal and Ibrahim Diaa (Team 2). The women's teams include Al-Ghadeer Al-Sayegh and Dana Mansour, along with Munira Yousef and Halima Abdullah. The technical staff is led by head coach Ahmed Abdulrazzaq, with Issa Al-Saleem serving as the men's team administrator and Amal Al-Faraj managing the women's squad. The teams recently took part in the Third Gulf Beach Games, where the duo of Talib and Al-Sabbagh achieved a respectable fifth-place finish. Issa Al-Saleem praised the team's intensive preparations, emphasizing the commitment of the Kuwait Volleyball Federation and the national team management to equip the players for high-level performance. 'We aim to deliver a strong showing in the West Asia Championship and contend for top positions, despite the sport's recent absence from domestic competition,' Al-Saleem said. 'We have a skilled technical team and ambitious players who are motivated to compete at their best. With continued support from the Federation, we are determined to give our all in Doha.'
Arab Times
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait youth women's team secures fourth place at West Asia Championship
AMMAN, April 12: The Kuwait youth women's team secured fourth place in the fifth West Asia Championship, held in Aqaba, Jordan, after suffering a 7-1 defeat to Syria in the third-place play-off. Maysa Behbehani scored the sole goal for Kuwait in the match. Earlier in the tournament, Kuwait faced tough competition, losing their first-round matches to Jordan 1-0, Syria 6-0, and Palestine 9-0.
Observer
09-04-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Hamood beats Iran's Amir in West Asia chess in Iraq
Muscat, April 9 Oman national team chess player Hamood al Busaidy made a strong start in the West Asia Chess Championship by defeating Iranian player Amir Mohammad in the first round of the tournament, currently being held in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, from April 8 to 16. This championship serves as a key qualifying event for the upcoming Chess World Cup, which will be hosted by Qatar. It features participation from 11 countries: Oman, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain and Yemen. The matches are taking place at the Van Royal Hotel in Erbil, amid high-level competition and impressive performances. Al Busaidy's opening win gives him a strong morale boost as he prepares for his next challenge in the second round, where he will face another Iranian player Mehdi Mohammad. The Omani player aims to continue his strong run and achieve positive results to enhance his chances of progressing to later rounds and improving his international ranking. The first round witnessed intense matches among the participants, with players eager to get off to a strong start and secure crucial points that could prove decisive in the tougher and more competitive rounds to come. The West Asia Championship is considered one of the most prestigious regional events in the chess calendar, bringing together some of Asia's top players as it acts as a pathway to the World Cup. The Oman Chess Committee hopes that Al Busaidy will maintain his momentum and deliver a performance that reflects the growing strength of Omani chess, with ambitions of reaching an advanced stage in the tournament.
