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...
QVA Cup: Al Arabi, Al Ahli, Al Sadd & El Jaish to the Semis
QVA Cup for Men – Season 2014/2015 – 23 & 24/11/2014: Al Sadd 3 X Al Gharafa Club 0 (25-12, 25-12 & 25-13) Police 1 X El Jaish 3 (25-22, 20-25, 22-25 & 19-25) Qatar Sport Club 2 X Al Shamal Club 3 (25-23, 20-25, 22-25, 25-19 & 11-15) Semi Final Matches – Wednesday –...
Qatar drawn in Arab volleyball group B
Qatar have been placed in the Group B of the Arab Volleyball Championship, which is scheduled to start in Kuwait City on November 25. Other teams in the Qatar’s group are former champions Kuwait, last edition’s bronze medal winners Libya, Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Both Qatar and Saudi Arabia have won three medals each in...
QVA Cup: Al Arabi remains unbeatable
QVA Cup for Men – Season 2014/2015 – Wednesday – 19/11/2014: Al Rayyan 0 X Al Arabi 3 (21-25, 16-25 & 22-25) Al Wakra 3 X Al Khor 1 (25-23, 17-25, 25-20 & 25-15)