{"id":145114,"date":"2025-09-17T07:29:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T07:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=145114"},"modified":"2025-09-17T07:29:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T07:29:22","slug":"qatar-say-goodbye-to-mens-volleyball-world-championship-with-their-first-ever-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/qatar-say-goodbye-to-mens-volleyball-world-championship-with-their-first-ever-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"QATAR SAY GOODBYE TO MEN\u2019S VOLLEYBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH THEIR FIRST-EVER VICTORY"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p><strong>The Asians topped Romania 3-1 in the teams&#8217; last match in the Philippines<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Outside hitter Renan Ribeiro celebrates Qatar&#8217;s historic victory<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Eliminated from the race to qualify for the Round of 16 of the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.volleyballworld.com\/volleyball\/competitions\/men-world-championship\/\">2025 FIVB Volleyball Men&#8217;s World Championship<\/a>, Qatar and Romania both got on the court on Wednesday determined to make history in their last match in the event, as while the Asians chased their first-ever victory in the tournament, the Europeans wanted to triumph at the world stage for the first time since 1982.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-145117\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fgcg66dcto7zetjjvufn-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fgcg66dcto7zetjjvufn-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fgcg66dcto7zetjjvufn-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fgcg66dcto7zetjjvufn-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fgcg66dcto7zetjjvufn-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fgcg66dcto7zetjjvufn-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fgcg66dcto7zetjjvufn-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fgcg66dcto7zetjjvufn-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fgcg66dcto7zetjjvufn-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fgcg66dcto7zetjjvufn.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After four intense sets at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, it was the Qataris who had reason to celebrate after accomplishing their goal with a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.volleyballworld.com\/volleyball\/competitions\/men-world-championship\/schedule\/21095?match=Qatar-vs-Romania\">3-1 (20-25, 25-23, 25-20, 25-22)<\/a> come-from-behind victory in their last match in the Philippines.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b> Watch the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men&#8217;s World Championship on <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/vb.tv\/\"><b>VBTV<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-145116\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cbhayuv0gk1j8ieljngm-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cbhayuv0gk1j8ieljngm-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cbhayuv0gk1j8ieljngm-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cbhayuv0gk1j8ieljngm-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cbhayuv0gk1j8ieljngm-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cbhayuv0gk1j8ieljngm-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cbhayuv0gk1j8ieljngm-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cbhayuv0gk1j8ieljngm-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cbhayuv0gk1j8ieljngm-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cbhayuv0gk1j8ieljngm.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Making just their second World Championship appearance, Qatar showed progress, overcoming their winless campaign in 2022 and ending in third place in Pool B with the three points earned against the Romanians, who returned to the tournament for the first time in 43 years in 2025.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-145119\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/rzbeexfwj20uhygmahgg-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/rzbeexfwj20uhygmahgg-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/rzbeexfwj20uhygmahgg-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/rzbeexfwj20uhygmahgg-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/rzbeexfwj20uhygmahgg-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/rzbeexfwj20uhygmahgg-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/rzbeexfwj20uhygmahgg-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/rzbeexfwj20uhygmahgg-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/rzbeexfwj20uhygmahgg-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/rzbeexfwj20uhygmahgg.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Opposite Youssef Oughlaf was the hero in their historic victory, leading the Qataris with 15 points, all obtained in kills. Pillars of the team, veteran middle blockers Belal Abunabot and Ibrahim Ibrahim added 13 and 12 points, respectively.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-145118\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/h6ctoagxcggxxzsm0onv-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/h6ctoagxcggxxzsm0onv-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/h6ctoagxcggxxzsm0onv-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/h6ctoagxcggxxzsm0onv-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/h6ctoagxcggxxzsm0onv-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/h6ctoagxcggxxzsm0onv-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/h6ctoagxcggxxzsm0onv-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/h6ctoagxcggxxzsm0onv-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/h6ctoagxcggxxzsm0onv-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/h6ctoagxcggxxzsm0onv.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This victory means a lot to our country,&#8221; the 40-year-old Ibrahim reflected. &#8220;In 2022, we had a great first participation, but couldn&#8217;t win. We fought a lot here in the Philippines, and I really wanted the team to be able to celebrate a victory this time. We were here to learn, and now we return home and keep pushing forward. We always learn something when playing the top teams in the world.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Romania had the match&#8217;s top scorer in Cristian-Daniel Chitigoi, who produced 16 points (12 kills, four blocks), one more than fellow outside hitter Rares Balean.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DOsGbEeDDVr\/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DOsGbEeDDVr\/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A highly competitive match, the encounter between Qatar and Romania had the teams producing the same amount of points in both kills (50) and blocks (nine). The Asians had the edge by leading in aces (five to three) and making fewer errors (28 to 31).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.volleyballworld.com\/volleyball\/competitions\/men-world-championship\/schedule\"><b>2025 FIVB Volleyball Men\u2019s World Championship: Match Schedule &amp; Results<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The two Pool B teams qualified for the World Championship elimination rounds, Poland and the Netherlands will face off later on Wednesday in Quezon City, at 18:00 local time (10:00 GMT), with the winners claiming first place in the pool ahead of the Round of 16.<\/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 href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AsianVolleyballConfederation\">www.Facebook.com\/AsianVolleyballConfederation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Twitter: click: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/AsianVolleyball\">www.twitter.com\/AsianVolleyball<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Instagram: click: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/avcvolley\/?hl=en\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/avcvolley\/?hl=en<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mikasa Instagram: click: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mikasasports_official\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mikasasports_official<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Youtube: click: Asian Volleyball Confederation<\/p>\n<p>AVC WeChat: Asian Volleyball Confederation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Asians topped Romania 3-1 in the teams&#8217; last match in the Philippines Outside hitter Renan Ribeiro celebrates Qatar&#8217;s historic victory Eliminated from the race to qualify for the Round&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":145115,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"pgc_sgb_lightbox_settings":"","_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[100,86],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-145114","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-slider","category-volleyball-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.3 - 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