Al Rayyan and Al Khor recorded two deserved victories in Qatar Volleyball League on Monday. Al Rayyan defeated Al Wakra 3-0 while Al Khor outplayed Al Sadd 3-1 at the indoor hall of Al Arabi Sports Club. Earlier on Sunday, Al Ahli recorded a 3-2 hard-fought victory over Al Arabi. Al Rayyan leads the standings...
Cichello quits national team job
The Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA) has decided to relieve national coach Juan Manuel Cichello of his job. The Argentinian, who took over the reins in February, 2014, had reportedly expressed his interest to work with a team which is competing in next year’s Rio Olympics and has taken up the job as the assistant coach of...
First AVC Press Seminar concluded in Thailand
The first AVC Press Seminar was concluded at the Alexander Hotel in Bangkok on Wednesday, with AVC First Executive Vice President Mr Essa Hamza, TVA’s President Mr Somporn Chaibangyang and Mr Chai Nimakorn, Director of the FIVB Development Centre in Thailand, jointly presiding over the certificate presentation and the closing ceremony. The second and final...
AVC get its first Press Seminar off the ground in Thailand
The Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) in conjunction with the FIVB Development Centre in Thailand are holding the first AVC Press Seminar at Alexander Hotel in Bangkok from December 15 to 16, with a total of 17 journalists from 13 countries taking part in the meeting. Mr Somporn Chaibangyang, president of the Thailand Volleyball Association, on...
Men's League: Al Rayyan stutter to win over Qatar SC
Champions Al Rayyan laboured to a 32-30, 25-16, 22-25, 25-21 win over Qatar Sports Club in the Men’s League last week. Former Al Arabi star Philip Maiyo, who switched to Rayyan at the start of the season, was the architect of their victory. “A player like Philip (Maiyo) is invaluable to any side. He proved his worth...
Al-Mawlawi: Men's League going to be tough and exciting
Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA) President Khalid Ali Al Mawlawi said last-minute signings could have a big say in the fortunes of most of the teams as the 37th edition of the Qatar Men’s League starts on Wednesday. A total of 55 matches featuring 11 teams will be played over the next three months at Al...
15/16 Men's League: Team-by-team prospects
Qatar Men’s Volleyball League – Season 2015/2016 – Teams prospects: Teams are listed according to their final standings last season. AL RAYYAN The three-time defending champions are leaving no stone unturned in their attempts to win a fourth straight crown. The squad, a blend of youth and experience, has been boosted by the addition of...
15/16 Men's League to kick-off today
As the Qatar Volleyball League starts on Wednesday, it is difficult to envision a champion beyond traditional powerhouses Al Arabi and Al Rayyan, who have together won 33 of the 36 editions so far. Arabi have won the Qatar League a record 24 times while Rayyan are nine-time champions, with the last three coming in...
Camejo fires Al Arabi to Super Cup victory
Former Cuban captain and Outside smasher Osmel Camejo paired up wih opposite Jorge Garcia to put Al Arabi Club on a roll in a dramatic third set turn-around and the defending champions flattened the challenge of Al Rayyan Club in the Super Cup with a rib-tickling four-set win on Friday. At the Al Arabi Club’s...
Rayyan, Arabi to clash for Super Cup glory today
Qatar Volleyball League holders Al Rayyan will take on Emir’s Cup champions Al Arabi in a one-off match for the Super Cup today at the Indoor Hall of Al Arabi Stadium. This is the second edition of the Cup and likely to set the momentum for the 2015-16 Qatar League, which will start on November...