El Jaish and Police recorded two deserved victories in the Qatar Men’s Volleyball League on Wednesday. El Jaish defeated Qatar SC 22-21 25-21 25-18 while Police edged Al Gharafa 25-18 25-19 25-22 at the indoor hall of Al Arabi sports club. After their victory over Al Gharafa, Police continued to chase leaders Al Rayyan.
Goiano shines in Al Ahli’s victory
Al Ahli overcame a slump in the third set to ward off Qatar SC’s challenge 25-18, 25-16, 23-25, 25-23 in the Qatar Men’s League at Al Arabi Sports Club last week. After easily winning the first two sets, Ahli took the foot off the pedal in the third set. Qatar SC put up a fight...
El Jaish grabs title of 3rd National Beach Volleyball Series
Eljaish club won the title of the 3rd National Beach Volleyball Series for Clubs (Men) when Eljaish team 1 defeated Eljaish team 2 at the final match scoring 2-0 with sets scoring (21-17) and (21-16). Qatar club won the third place after defeating Al-Khor club team. This is the first time for Al-Khor team to reach...
Al Rayyan, Al Khor victorious in Men's League
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...
First & Second Qatar National Circuit (Reports)
1st Qatar National Beach Volleyball Circuit (November 18-19) – Report 18-19 November REPORT 2nd Qatar National Beach Volleyball Circuit (November 25-27) – Report 25-27 November Report
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...