Team Qatar Beach Handball Tops Group and Advances to Semi-Finals at Sanya 2026

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April 27, 2026
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27-April-2026

Team Qatar Beach Handball Tops Group and Advances to Semi-Finals at Sanya 2026

Sanya – Qatar’s beach handball national team secured qualification for the semi-finals of the Asian Beach Games ,  Sanya 2026 after defeating Thailand 2-0 (26-20, 22-20) in Sunday’s preliminary round clash, sealing top spot in Group B with 12 points.

The highly anticipated encounter brought together the two leading teams in the group, both entering the match with 10 points from five consecutive victories each. Qatar’s decisive win confirmed its dominance in the group stage and strengthened its position at the top of the standings as it continues its successful campaign toward the knockout rounds.

The victory further underlined Al Adaam’s impressive consistency throughout the tournament, as the team managed to overcome its strongest challenger for group leadership and extend its unbeaten run with another commanding performance.

Qatar has enjoyed an outstanding run since the start of the competition, opening its campaign with victories over Pakistan and Oman before continuing its winning streak against Bangladesh and Mongolia, followed by a fifth successive win over Jordan in the preliminary round.

The draw had placed Qatar in a highly competitive group alongside Oman, Jordan, Pakistan, Maldives, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Mongolia, making the race for qualification particularly demanding. However, the team succeeded in maintaining a consistently high level of performance, thanks to the experience of its players and the strong cohesion within the squad.

Qatar will conclude its preliminary round matches on Monday against the Maldives before entering the semi-finals on Tuesday, while the final is scheduled for Thursday, where Al Adaam will aim to continue its positive momentum and defend its continental title.

Qatar’s First Beach Volleyball Team Reaches Quarter-Finals

Meanwhile, Qatar’s first men’s beach volleyball team, featuring Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan, advanced to the quarter-finals of the Asian Beach Games – Sanya 2026 after defeating Qatar’s second team of Mohammed Ehab and Mousa Al Khair in straight sets (21-10, 21-16) in an all-Qatari Round of 16 clash held on Sunday.

The all-Qatari showdown reflected the strong performances both teams had delivered since the start of the tournament, with the first team ultimately confirming its superiority through greater experience and excellent on-court chemistry.

In Monday’s quarter-final, Qatar’s first team will face China, who qualified after defeating Thailand by two sets to one, in a highly anticipated match as Al Adaam seeks to continue its successful run and move closer to the medal rounds.

The first team had topped Group B with a perfect record, securing three consecutive wins over the Maldives and Uzbekistan before concluding the preliminary round with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Iran (21-11, 21-23, 15-13).

Meanwhile, the second team advanced to the Round of 16 after finishing second in its group, following victories over Saudi Arabia and Macau before losing to China in the final preliminary round match, which set up the direct clash against the first team for a place in the quarter-finals.

Qatar is participating in beach volleyball at the Games with four teams—two men’s teams and two women’s teams—reflecting the continued growth of the sport and the expansion of Qatar’s presence at the continental level.

Qatar Men’s 3x3 Basketball Team Eyes Group Lead

Elsewhere, Qatar’s men’s 3x3 basketball team will conclude its preliminary round campaign on Monday with an important match against India, aiming to confirm top spot in the group and maintain its strong momentum before the knockout stages begin.

Al Adaam enters the match in high spirits after an impressive start to the tournament, having secured back-to-back victories over Bahrain and Kazakhstan with strong technical and physical performances that highlighted the team’s readiness and ability to impose its fast-paced style of play.

The match against India carries particular importance as it represents the final step in the group stage and will significantly shape Qatar’s path in the knockout rounds, especially amid the close competition in Group C, which also includes Bahrain and Kazakhstan.

Meanwhile, Qatar’s women’s team will play its second preliminary round match against Kazakhstan, seeking to recover from its opening defeat to China and aiming to deliver a stronger performance while gaining valuable continental experience.

The men’s team was drawn into a balanced group, while the women’s team faces a more challenging path in a strong group featuring both China and Kazakhstan.

The knockout rounds are scheduled for Tuesday, with the semi-finals and final to be held on Wednesday as Qatar looks to continue its successful journey and challenge for top positions.

The men’s squad includes Mohammed Bashir, Dejan Janic, Nedim Muslic, and Ousmane Ding, while the women’s squad features Sama Jasser, Tania Al Taweel, Mona Al Sayed, and Alaa Suleiman, reflecting the federation’s commitment to supporting the sport and expanding its player base.

Qatar Wrestling Team Arrives in Sanya

In wrestling, Qatar’s men’s national team arrived in Sanya on Saturday to participate in the Asian Beach Games – Sanya 2026, with the athletes immediately beginning their preparations to adapt to the competition environment and raise their readiness ahead of the bouts.

The team includes  Saad Al Hammadi  competing in the 80kg category and  Hamad Al Nuaimi in the 70kg division, with both athletes continuing intensive training sessions in preparation for their highly anticipated participation.

Qatar’s wrestlers are scheduled to compete on Tuesday, aiming to deliver strong performances that reflect the development of the sport in Qatar while gaining valuable experience and exposure against some of Asia’s top athletes.