Team Qatar finish seventh at 2026 Asian Men's Volleyball Cup

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June 28, 2026
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28-June-2026

Team Qatar finish seventh at 2026 Asian Men's Volleyball Cup

Ahmedabad: Team Qatar concluded their campaign at the 2026 Asian Men's Volleyball Cup in seventh place after defeating Chinese Taipei 3-1 in the seventh-place playoff.

After dropping a closely contested opening set 30-32, Qatar responded strongly by winning the next three sets 25-22, 25-18, and 25-15 to secure a deserved victory and finish the tournament on a positive note with their second win.

Qatar had finished fourth in Pool B during the preliminary round after recording one victory over Thailand and suffering defeats against Oman, Indonesia, and South Korea, setting up the classification match against Chinese Taipei.

In the championship final, Indonesia claimed the title with a straight-sets victory over South Korea. Hosts India secured third place after defeating Bahrain 3-1, while Kazakhstan finished fifth by overcoming Thailand by the same scoreline. Oman claimed ninth place with a victory over New Zealand, who finished tenth.

Meanwhile, the draw for the second West Asia Men's Volleyball Championship, held today in Muscat, placed Qatar in Group A alongside Kuwait and Syria.

The tournament, which will be hosted by Oman from July 12 to 22, will feature seven teams divided into two groups. Group A consists of Qatar, Kuwait, and Syria, while Group B includes hosts Oman, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Lebanon.

Qatar will enter the competition as defending champions after winning the inaugural edition in Manama in 2025, defeating Bahrain 3-2 in the final.

The Qatari team will be aiming to retain the title, building on the experience gained in recent continental competitions, including the Asian Men's Volleyball Cup, as part of their preparations for upcoming regional and Asian championships.