Qatar Volleyball Team Triumphs Over Saudi Arabia at Islamic Solidarity Games

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November 10, 2025
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10-November-2025

Qatar Volleyball Team Triumphs Over Saudi Arabia at Islamic Solidarity Games

Riyadh - Qatar’s men’s volleyball team secured an impressive 3-1 victory over hosts Saudi Arabia on Monday in a thrilling match at the Islamic Solidarity Games, held in Riyadh until November 21. The result boosts Qatar’s chances of advancing to the tournament’s knockout rounds.

The Qatari side produced a dominant display, winning with set scores of (21–25, 25–16, 25–20, 25–21). Playing in front of a large crowd at Riyadh Boulevard Arena, the team showed superior organization and determination throughout the match.

With this vital win, Qatar moves closer to the semifinals and remains firmly in contention for a medal. The team will next face Bahrain on Wednesday in a decisive game that could seal their qualification.

Following the match, Ali Ghanem Al-Kuwari, President of the Qatar Volleyball Association, expressed his delight with the result, noting that the victory carried special significance given the strength of the Saudi team and the excitement of the contest.

“This win is an important milestone for our players,” Al-Kuwari said. “They faced a strong opponent on home soil, but managed the pressure well, showing high focus and discipline in key moments. It’s a reflection of the team’s fighting spirit and unity.”

He added that the performance demonstrates the steady progress of Qatari volleyball, crediting the players, coaching staff, and the continued support of the Qatar Olympic Committee for their success.

“The team is now moving in the right direction,” he added. “We’re confident they can continue their strong performances and achieve another positive result against Bahrain.”

In swimming, Ali Tamer advanced to the 100m freestyle final, clocking 50.44 seconds in the heats and 50.53 seconds in the semifinals. His teammate Mohammed Aziz Ismail narrowly missed qualifying for the 200m butterfly final, while Hamza Al-Shalaan was forced to withdraw from the 200m breaststroke final due to injury after qualifying earlier.

Saud Al-Juhani, Board Member of the Qatar Swimming Association, praised the young athletes’ efforts, saying their participation marks an important step in developing the next generation of Qatari swimmers.

“Our swimmers have shown great potential,” he said. “These experiences will shape a strong future for Qatari swimming.”

Qatar is represented by 82 athletes across 16 sports at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, competing alongside more than 3,000 athletes from 57 nations in 23 disciplines. Qatar has a proud history at the event, with 30 medals won since its first participation in 2005 — including 8 gold, 8 silver, and 14 bronze.