Emir Cup winners Al Arabi will meet two-time Qatar Volleyball League defending champions Al Rayyan in the inaugural Super Cup Volleyball today at the Indoor Hall of Arabi Stadium. As the 46th edition of the Qatar league starts on Sunday, the Super Cup is definitely a wakeup call for the arch-rivals, who have won 32...
Rayyan, Arabi to vie for Super Cup
The inaugural Super Cup match between Al Rayyan and Al Arabi on Friday will certainly be the appetizer before the main course. In an effort to provide an extra boost to the league, the Qatar Volleyball Association decided to host a one-off tie between last season’s champions and Emir’s Cup winners from this season onwards....
Men League – Team by Team prospects
AL RAYYAN Eyeing a hat-trick of league crowns, Rayyan would be the team to beat. Having broken arch-rivals Al Arabi’s dominance in the domestic scenario, Rayyan would be keen to keep the momentum going. The eight-time champions are leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to grab a ninth one and the recruitment of high-profile...
Men League to start next Sunday
Traditionally, the Qatar League has been a two-horse race between arch-rivals Al Rayyan and Al Arabi. The fact that these teams have together won 32 of the 45 editions shows how dominant they have been. As the 46th edition of the league starts on Sunday, it is definitely difficult to think of a winner other...
First Super Cup to be held next Friday
Qatar League holders Al Rayyan will take on Emir’s Cup champions Al Arabi in a one-off match for the Super Cup next Friday (December 12). The event, first of its kind in the history of the Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA), is likely to set the tone and tenor for the 2014-15 Qatar League. Rayyan clinched...
FIVB President urges AVC Board to continue hard work
FIVB President Dr. Ary S. Graça F° chaired an Extra-Ordinary Meeting of the AVC Board of Administration at the Grand Fourwings Hotel in Bangkok on Wednesday, asking for cooperation among all 65 AVC affiliated member federations and the AVC to set up a long-term development plan and help move the continent’s volleyball-governing body forward. Following...
Qatar claims 2nd place in Kuwait
Egypt claimed the Arab Championship title, following a straight-set victory over Qatar 3-0 (25-16, 25-22, 25-15) in the final at Hilal El Moteri Hall in Kuwait on Friday. Algeria confirmed the dominance of the African side against the Asian side at the Arab Championship after Algeria stunned hosts Kuwait 3-2 (25-18, 23-25, 25-21, 17-25, 15-10)...
Qatar reaches Arab Volleyball Championship Final
Qatar team confidently reached the final match of the prestigious 19th Arab Men’s Volleyball Championship 2014, after a convincing 3-1 victory over Algeria at Al-Qadisiya indoor in Kuwait on Thursday. Qatar team made impressive performance to thrash Algeria 26-24, 21-26, 20-25 and 25-18, booking place in the final match. likewise Egypt ensured 3-0 victory over...
Al Arabi hold off El Jaish to win QVA Cup
Al Arabi Club outdueled double defending champions El Jaish to clinch the QVA Cup Volleyball Tournament, the opening event of the domestic season, in a five-setter thriller on Friday. At their home court, Adel Senoun-trained Al Arabi won the first two sets. The army team, inspired by experienced Christian Pampell, Elia Ivocovic, Mohamed Bishri and...
QVA Cup: Al Arabi to meet El Jaish in the final
Al Arabi Club will clash with defending champions El Jaish in the final of the QVA Cup Volleyball Tournament, the opening event of the domestic season, at their home court on Friday at 6 pm (Local Time). In hard-fought semi-finals, Al Arabi got the better of last year’s runners-up Al Sadd Club after a marathon...