Qatar Duo Advance to Ostrava Elite 16 Quarterfinals

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May 30, 2026
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30-May-2026

Qatar Duo Advance to Ostrava Elite 16 Quarterfinals

Prague: Qatar’s beach volleyball duo, Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan, booked their place in the quarterfinals of the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Elite16 event in Ostrava, Czech Republic, after continuing their impressive run in the tournament.

The Qatari pair secured their spot in the last eight with a straight-sets victory over Sweden’s Holting Nilsson and Andersson in the Round of 16, winning 21-19, 21-18 in a closely contested encounter.

Cherif and Tijan delivered another composed performance, showcasing their experience and strong teamwork to overcome the Swedish challenge and continue their pursuit of a podium finish.

The Qatari duo will next face Argentina’s Nicolas Capogrosso and Tomas Capogrosso in the quarterfinals. The Argentine pair advanced after defeating Brazil’s Andre and Renato in three sets in the Round of 16.

Qatar opened their campaign in Ostrava with victories over Latvia and France in the group stage before narrowly falling to a United States pair, a result that did little to hinder their progress to the knockout rounds.

The Ostrava Elite16 tournament concludes on Sunday and is regarded as one of the premier stops on the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour, bringing together many of the world's top-ranked teams.