{"id":139677,"date":"2025-05-03T19:05:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-03T19:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=139677"},"modified":"2025-05-04T18:22:55","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T18:22:55","slug":"cherif-ahmed-make-home-fans-proud-with-win-at-avc-beach-tour-doha-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/cherif-ahmed-make-home-fans-proud-with-win-at-avc-beach-tour-doha-open\/","title":{"rendered":"CHERIF &#038; AHMED MAKE HOME FANS PROUD WITH WIN AT AVC BEACH TOUR DOHA OPEN"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p>Doha, Qatar, May 3, 2025 &#8211; Beach volleyball stars Cherif Younousse\/Ahmed Tijan proved unstoppable once again, outplaying Paul Burnett\/Luke Ryan in the highly-anticipated final showdown of the AVC Men\u2019s Beach Tour Doha Open at the Al Gharafa Beach Complex here to capture gold medal in dramatic fashion on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-139681\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495057501_9894274460634810_4539546217100822363_n-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495057501_9894274460634810_4539546217100822363_n-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495057501_9894274460634810_4539546217100822363_n-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495057501_9894274460634810_4539546217100822363_n-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495057501_9894274460634810_4539546217100822363_n-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495057501_9894274460634810_4539546217100822363_n-580x386.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495057501_9894274460634810_4539546217100822363_n-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495057501_9894274460634810_4539546217100822363_n-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495057501_9894274460634810_4539546217100822363_n-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495057501_9894274460634810_4539546217100822363_n-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495057501_9894274460634810_4539546217100822363_n-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495057501_9894274460634810_4539546217100822363_n.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The match lived up to expectations, offering a thrilling display of skill and intensity. The sensational 21-19, 21-13 victory over the Australia\u2019s third seeds and gold medallists at the 2nd Nuvali Open in Philippines handed the host country its first-ever AVC Beach Tour title on home soil.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-139682\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495155670_9894274070634849_252142022714937644_n-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495155670_9894274070634849_252142022714937644_n-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495155670_9894274070634849_252142022714937644_n-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495155670_9894274070634849_252142022714937644_n-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495155670_9894274070634849_252142022714937644_n-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495155670_9894274070634849_252142022714937644_n-580x386.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495155670_9894274070634849_252142022714937644_n-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495155670_9894274070634849_252142022714937644_n-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495155670_9894274070634849_252142022714937644_n-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495155670_9894274070634849_252142022714937644_n-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495155670_9894274070634849_252142022714937644_n-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495155670_9894274070634849_252142022714937644_n.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cherif\/Ahmed had already beaten the Aussies 2-0 in the quarterfinals of the 24th Samila Open in Songkhla, Thailand and the Qataris went on to capture the unprecedented title in early April.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-139680\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/494929046_9894274447301478_8857517968989882446_n-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/494929046_9894274447301478_8857517968989882446_n-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/494929046_9894274447301478_8857517968989882446_n-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/494929046_9894274447301478_8857517968989882446_n-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/494929046_9894274447301478_8857517968989882446_n-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/494929046_9894274447301478_8857517968989882446_n-580x386.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/494929046_9894274447301478_8857517968989882446_n-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/494929046_9894274447301478_8857517968989882446_n-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/494929046_9894274447301478_8857517968989882446_n-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/494929046_9894274447301478_8857517968989882446_n-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/494929046_9894274447301478_8857517968989882446_n-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/494929046_9894274447301478_8857517968989882446_n.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Following their well-rounded, unblemished performance in the four-day, men\u2019s only event, the Qataris deserved the win.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>Cherif\/Ahmed showcased their outstanding performance to win consecutive five matches with remarkable unbeaten record and without dropping a set to their respective opponents prior to reigning supreme.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-139692\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495628153_9894273307301592_298695787486083434_n-200x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495628153_9894273307301592_298695787486083434_n-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495628153_9894273307301592_298695787486083434_n-682x1024.jpeg 682w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495628153_9894273307301592_298695787486083434_n-768x1153.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495628153_9894273307301592_298695787486083434_n-1023x1536.jpeg 1023w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495628153_9894273307301592_298695787486083434_n-580x871.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495628153_9894273307301592_298695787486083434_n-860x1291.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495628153_9894273307301592_298695787486083434_n-500x750.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495628153_9894273307301592_298695787486083434_n-800x1201.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495628153_9894273307301592_298695787486083434_n.jpeg 1066w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the pool play, Cherif\/Ahmed demolished Uzbekistan\u2019s Mukhammadali Otabekov\/Nodirjon Alekseev 2-0 in Pool A on April 30 before going up to beat Ali Marhoon\/Abdlla Nasser of Bahrain 2-0 in round of 16 in 24 mins on May 1. In the next two rounds, Cherif\/Ahmed overpowered two strong Thai teams after eliminating Dunwinit Kaewsai\/Banlue Nakprakhong 2-0 in the quarterfinals and Netitorn Muneekul\/Wachirawit Muadpha 2-0 in the semifinals. In the last hurrah in the Doha Open, the Qatari duo mastered the Australia\u2019s third seeds Aussies Burnett\/Ryan to capture gold medal.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-139698\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2937-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2937-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2937-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2937-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2937-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2937-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2937-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2937-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2937-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2937-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2937-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2937-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2937-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For Cherif\/Ahmed, the great success on home soil could be the similar feat they had repeated in their career. The Qataris had dominated the Asian Championships for three times (2018, 2019 and 2022) aside from clinching Asian Games twice, 2018 in Palembang, Indonesia and 2022 in Hangzhou, China and securing bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020, the first-ever Olympic medal for Qatar in beach volleyball. Last year, they also took bronze medal at the World Beach Pro Tour Finals on home soil.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-139690\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495375454_9894274283968161_8902637376956655576_n-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495375454_9894274283968161_8902637376956655576_n-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495375454_9894274283968161_8902637376956655576_n-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495375454_9894274283968161_8902637376956655576_n-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495375454_9894274283968161_8902637376956655576_n-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495375454_9894274283968161_8902637376956655576_n-580x386.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495375454_9894274283968161_8902637376956655576_n-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495375454_9894274283968161_8902637376956655576_n-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495375454_9894274283968161_8902637376956655576_n-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495375454_9894274283968161_8902637376956655576_n-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495375454_9894274283968161_8902637376956655576_n-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495375454_9894274283968161_8902637376956655576_n.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cherif\/Ahmed proved they remain in great shape this year as they have won key outings. On April 10, they claimed gold medal for Qatar at the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Beach Games Muscat 2025 in Oman and six days after that, they topped the podium at the AVC Beach Tour 24th Samila Open in Thailand.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-139694\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/silver-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/silver-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/silver-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/silver-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/silver-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/silver-580x386.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/silver-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/silver-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/silver-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/silver-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/silver-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/silver.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With this achievement, Cherif\/Ahmed earned 320 AVC ranking points and a cash prize of US$2,500, further solidifying their standing among Asia\u2019s elite and signaling strong preparedness for upcoming international competitions. The Australian runners-up received 288 points and a US$2,000 prize money.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-139695\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/third-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/third-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/third-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/third-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/third-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/third-580x386.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/third-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/third-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/third-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/third-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/third-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/third.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the third-place playoff earlier, Australia\u2019s Ben Hood\/Oliver Merritt, who claimed silver medal at the 2nd Nuvali Open, beat Thailand\u2019s Netitorn Muneekul\/Wachirawit Muadpha, silver medallists at the last year\u2019s FIVB Beach Volleyball U19 World Championships in Phuket, Thailand, for bronze medal, 256 points and US$1,500 prize money.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-139702\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2907-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2907-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2907-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2907-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2907-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2907-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2907-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2907-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2907-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2907-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2907-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2907-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Q1_2907-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mr Ali Ghanem Al-Kuwari, President of both the Qatar and West Asia Volleyball Associations, presided over the awards presentation to give away medals and trophies. In attendance were Secretary General Youssef Ahmed Kano, Assistant Secretary Saeed Salem Al-Jumani and Board Members Mohammed Salem Al-Kuwari and Saeed Jumaa Al-Hitmi as well as Mohammed Anbar Al-Nasser, Member of the Beach Volleyball Committee, and Ms Amna Barakat Al-Kuwari, Chairperson of the Women\u2019s Sports Committee in Qatar and West Asia Associations.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-139693\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/podium-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/podium-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/podium-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/podium-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/podium-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/podium-580x386.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/podium-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/podium-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/podium-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/podium-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/podium-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/podium.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cherif\/Ahmed are set to compete in the next AVC Beach Tour in China from May 8\u201311, followed by the Beach Volleyball Challenge Tournament, also in China, scheduled from May 14\u201318.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-139687\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495369473_9894273667301556_1598246462103077724_n-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495369473_9894273667301556_1598246462103077724_n-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495369473_9894273667301556_1598246462103077724_n-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495369473_9894273667301556_1598246462103077724_n-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495369473_9894273667301556_1598246462103077724_n-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495369473_9894273667301556_1598246462103077724_n-580x386.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495369473_9894273667301556_1598246462103077724_n-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495369473_9894273667301556_1598246462103077724_n-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495369473_9894273667301556_1598246462103077724_n-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495369473_9894273667301556_1598246462103077724_n-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495369473_9894273667301556_1598246462103077724_n-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495369473_9894273667301556_1598246462103077724_n.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe performance by Cherif and Ahmed throughout the tournament was marked by exceptional focus and technical discipline. They managed to outperform strong teams, most notably the Australian pair, known for their prowess in this sport,\u201d Al-Kuwari said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis title is the result of a comprehensive team effort, starting from technical planning to intensive preparation programs, and concluding with full administrative and logistical support. We consider this event a key milestone in our build-up toward major upcoming challenges, particularly the West Asia Championship in Doha. Our full support for this team will continue as we strive to meet the ambitions of Qatari volleyball.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mohammed Salem Al-Kuwari, QVA Board Member, stated that this victory represents a significant milestone in the development of beach volleyball in Qatar and reflects the success of the association\u2019s investment in local talent and expertise.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCherif and Tijan are a model for committed and disciplined Qatari athletes, and we are proud of what they accomplished during this tournament,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe success of the event, both technically and organizationally, enhances Qatar\u2019s reputation as a premier destination for hosting Asian and international tournaments. We will continue to work on building a competitive environment that supports the growth of the sport both locally and regionally.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He concluded by promising fans more achievements in the future, reaffirming the association\u2019s continued support for the national teams in upcoming events.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-139685\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495374261_9894274053968184_1298132605974134775_n-300x237.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495374261_9894274053968184_1298132605974134775_n-300x237.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495374261_9894274053968184_1298132605974134775_n-1024x810.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495374261_9894274053968184_1298132605974134775_n-768x607.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495374261_9894274053968184_1298132605974134775_n-580x459.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495374261_9894274053968184_1298132605974134775_n-860x680.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495374261_9894274053968184_1298132605974134775_n-1160x918.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495374261_9894274053968184_1298132605974134775_n-500x395.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495374261_9894274053968184_1298132605974134775_n-800x633.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495374261_9894274053968184_1298132605974134775_n.jpeg 1239w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-139683\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495201338_9894274823968107_7639058223943827942_n-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495201338_9894274823968107_7639058223943827942_n-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495201338_9894274823968107_7639058223943827942_n-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495201338_9894274823968107_7639058223943827942_n-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495201338_9894274823968107_7639058223943827942_n-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495201338_9894274823968107_7639058223943827942_n-580x386.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495201338_9894274823968107_7639058223943827942_n-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495201338_9894274823968107_7639058223943827942_n-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495201338_9894274823968107_7639058223943827942_n-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495201338_9894274823968107_7639058223943827942_n-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495201338_9894274823968107_7639058223943827942_n-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495201338_9894274823968107_7639058223943827942_n.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-139689\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495283602_9894273330634923_5351943429195498772_n-200x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495283602_9894273330634923_5351943429195498772_n-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495283602_9894273330634923_5351943429195498772_n-682x1024.jpeg 682w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495283602_9894273330634923_5351943429195498772_n-768x1153.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495283602_9894273330634923_5351943429195498772_n-1023x1536.jpeg 1023w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495283602_9894273330634923_5351943429195498772_n-580x871.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495283602_9894273330634923_5351943429195498772_n-860x1291.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495283602_9894273330634923_5351943429195498772_n-500x750.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495283602_9894273330634923_5351943429195498772_n-800x1201.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495283602_9894273330634923_5351943429195498772_n.jpeg 1066w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>MATCH RESULTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-139679\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/match-results-2-300x286.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/match-results-2-300x286.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/match-results-2-1024x975.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/match-results-2-768x731.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/match-results-2-580x552.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/match-results-2-860x819.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/match-results-2-500x476.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/match-results-2-800x761.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/match-results-2.jpeg 1059w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>FINAL RANKINGS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-139678\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/final-rankings-300x199.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/final-rankings-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/final-rankings-1024x680.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/final-rankings-768x510.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/final-rankings-580x385.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/final-rankings-860x571.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/final-rankings-500x332.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/final-rankings-800x532.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/final-rankings.jpeg 1082w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>QUICK LINKS<\/p>\n<p>AVC Website: click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.asianvolleyball.net\/\">www.asianvolleyball.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Facebook: click <a 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