In a night packed with drama and determination, Qatar pulled off a thrilling 3-2 win over Bahrain to claim the very first West Asian Volleyball Championship title. The high-stakes final in Manama had fans on the edge of their seats as both teams battled through five intense sets: 25-18, 25-18, 19-25, 21-25, and a heart-stopping 15-13 finish.
Qatar jumped out strong, winning the first two sets 25-18, 25-18. But Bahrain, backed by a roaring home crowd, clawed back into the game, taking the next two sets 25-19 and 25-21.
It all came down to the final set—and what a finale it was. Both teams battled point for point until the score stood at 13-13. Then, a decisive moment came—a foot fault by Bahrain, confirmed after a video review, swung the advantage to Qatar, who closed out the match 15-13.
The victory capped off a stellar tournament run for Qatar. They dominated their group with wins over Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Kuwait, and cruised through the knockout stages with straight-set wins against Lebanon and Oman.
Bahrain put up a fierce fight, especially in the final, where their star attacker Mohammed Yaqoob nearly turned the tide before the heartbreaking error in the dying moments.
For Qatar, this is more than just a trophy. It’s the latest milestone in a journey that’s seen them rise into the world’s top 25 teams. Just last month, they grabbed bronze at the Asian Nations Cup, and now they’re gearing up for the World Championships this September, where they’ll face Poland, Romania, and the Netherlands in the Pool Stage.
The tournament, organized by the West Asian Volleyball Federation was a big step forward for volleyball in West Asia.
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