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New net touch rule approved

The FIVB Congress approved a net contact rule and reducing time-outs (for selected events) on the final day of the FIVB World Congress in Cagliari, Italy on Saturday. With Rules of the Game Commission President Sandy Steel on the podium, the Congress approved a change to Rule 11.3 to apply to both volleyball and beach...

Qatar’s might on show

Qatar emerged as champions in the GCC Under-20 Championship in Manama last week. In a crucial round-robin tie, they defeated champions Bahrain 25-20, 25-21, 26-24. Qatar asserted their regional supremacy as they remained the only unbeaten team, with five wins. After easing past the UAE 25-12, 25-15, 25-20 in the lung opener, Qatar earned a...