Qatar’s beach volleyball duo Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan have made a dynamic return to the top 10 in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Ranking following their commanding victory at the 2025 Xiamen Challenge. With this win, they now sit at No. 7, their best position since November 2023.
The pair earned 480 ranking points out of a possible 800 at the Xiamen Challenge, part of the 2025 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour. This performance elevated their total to 5,260 points, allowing them to surpass elite teams from Poland, the Netherlands, and Norway. The gold also marks their first tour victory since October 2022, when they triumphed at the Maldives Challenge.
Key Highlights from Recent Competitions
- Finland’s Taru Lahti-Liukkonen and Niina Ahtiainen captured silver at the Xiamen Challenge, boosting them to a career-high world ranking of No. 12.
- Brazil’s Thamela Coradello and Victoria Lopes now hold the No. 2 position following their runner-up finish at the South American Tour Finals in Iquique.
- Argentina’s Nicolas and Tomas Capogrosso achieved a personal best by climbing to No. 3 after their success at the same event in Chile.
These tournaments have significantly reshaped the global standings. They highlight a trend where seasoned teams are staging comebacks and emerging duos are rapidly ascendant, setting the tone for a thrilling 2025 season in professional beach volleyball.
For full event details and rankings, visit the official Volleyball World event page.
