Qatar Teams drawn in balanced groups at AVC Beach Tour 23rd Samila Open

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April 11, 2026
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11-April-2026

Qatar Teams drawn in balanced groups at AVC Beach Tour 23rd Samila Open

Bangkok: The draw for the AVC Beach Tour 23rd Samila Open, scheduled to take place in Thailand from April 12 to 15, has placed Qatar’s two teams in evenly matched groups.

Qatar Team (1), featuring Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan, will compete in Group B alongside Hong Kong (1) and Oman, while Qatar Team (2), comprising Mohammed Ehab and Mousa Al Khair, has been drawn in Group A with Thailand (1) and Hong Kong (2).

The competition brings together 27 teams representing 15 countries, divided into eight groups. Most groups include three teams, with Groups 6, 7, and 8 consisting of four teams each.

Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan will begin their campaign tomorrow against Oman in a key opening match, as they look to set the tone early and strengthen their chances of progressing to the knockout stages in a tightly contested group.

The Qatari duo currently hold sixth place in the world rankings with 6,740 points, while Sweden’s David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig top the rankings with 8,200 points.

Qatar’s participation in this event forms part of a broader preparation plan, with the team set to continue their training in Thailand through a camp from April 16 to 19. The focus will be on refining physical and tactical elements, as well as enhancing coordination between the pairs, ahead of the Asian Beach Games “Sanya,” to be held in China from April 22 to 30.