Qatar Volleyball Team Steps Up Asian Cup Preparations in India

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June 16, 2026
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16-June-2026

Qatar Volleyball Team Steps Up Asian Cup Preparations in India

Ahmedabad, India – Qatar’s national volleyball team continues its intensive preparations in its overseas training camp in Ahmedabad, India, as the reigning Asian champions enter the final phase of their build-up for the AVC Men’s Asian Cup 2026, scheduled to take place from 19 to 29 June.

The training camp represents the concluding stage of the team’s technical and physical preparation programme, with the squad relocating to India for a closed camp featuring rigorous daily training sessions held in both morning and evening periods. The coaching staff is focusing on enhancing the players’ physical and mental readiness, strengthening team cohesion, and fine-tuning the tactical approach that will underpin Qatar’s campaign at the continental showpiece.

Qatar arrives at the tournament with a balanced squad that combines experience and youthful talent. The roster includes key national team players such as Mubarak Dahi, Mubarak Mousa, Yousif Ghalaf, Yousif Al Yafei, Bilal Abunaboot, Abdullah Naseem, Mehdi Samoud, Naji Mahmoud, and Ghanem Al Rumaihi, alongside a number of distinguished international professionals, including Renan, Nikola, Milos, and Papi, whose presence adds further quality and depth to the squad. The technical staff is keen to maximize the potential of this talented group as the team targets another strong continental campaign.

As part of the preparation programme, the camp also features a series of friendly matches against the Indian national team. These encounters are designed to elevate the squad’s competitive readiness, assess the players’ ability to execute tactical instructions under match pressure, and evaluate various on-court combinations ahead of the tournament’s official start.

The draw for the AVC Men’s Asian Cup 2026 placed Qatar in a challenging Pool B alongside Korea, Pakistan, Indonesia, Thailand, and Oman. Qatar will begin its group-stage campaign against Oman on 20 June, before facing Thailand on 21 June and Indonesia on 22 June. The team will conclude its group-stage schedule with a highly anticipated clash against Korea on 26 June.

With preparations entering their decisive phase, Qatar heads into the tournament determined to build on its recent successes and reinforce its status among Asia’s elite volleyball nations.