Qatar Volleyball Association ready to host U18 Beach Volleyball World Championships

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October 2, 2025
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2-October-2025

Qatar Volleyball Association ready to host U18 Beach Volleyball World Championships

Doha – The Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA) has finalized preparations for the U18 Beach Volleyball World Championships, set to take place at Al Gharrafa Beach Complex from October 7 to 11. The event marks a major step forward for the sport in Qatar, with 32 men’s teams and 32 women’s teams representing 55 countries scheduled to compete.

The QVA President Ali Ghanem Al-Kuwari, who also leads the West Asia Volleyball Association, confirmed that the tournament will be staged on five courts—including one main stadium and four additional arenas—under the supervision of 13 international referees and 36 local officials. Speaking at the sponsorship signing ceremony, Al-Kuwari described the championship as a milestone that lays the foundation for Qatar’s future role in hosting larger global events, particularly the 2029 FIVB Volleyball World Championships.

He highlighted the importance of investing in younger categories, pointing to recent breakthroughs by rising talents such as Ziyad and Mousa in the West Asia Men’s Championship as proof of the sport’s promising trajectory in Qatar.

The QVA Secretary General Youssef Kanoo praised the spirit of teamwork within the organization, noting that this collective effort has driven recent successes. He expressed confidence that the upcoming championship will reflect Qatar’s ability to stage world-class sporting events.

The QVA Board Member Mohammed Salem Al-Kuwari echoed this view, stressing that Qatari volleyball is progressing on both organizational and competitive fronts. He cited the seven gold medals won by national teams in recent tournaments as evidence of a solid pipeline of talent, with strong results achieved in both beach and indoor competitions.

The U18 Beach Volleyball World Championships will be the first of its kind to take place in the Middle East, reinforcing Qatar’s growing reputation as a hub for international volleyball.