Qatari beach volleyball duo **Cherif Younousse** and **Ahmed Tijan** triumphantly secured the men's title at the AVC Beach Volleyball Tour event held in Doha. This victory enhances their reputation as significant figures in the sport. Competing on home turf, the Olympic bronze medalists displayed outstanding performance by winning all six matches without dropping a single set. In the final, they accomplished a commanding 2-0 victory over Australia's Oliver Merritt and Jed Walker, with set scores of 21-13 and 21-18.

The tournament showcased the talents of 16 men's teams and 11 women's teams from eight countries, highlighting regional excellence. Australian teams made noteworthy achievements, capturing three medals overall. Merritt and Walker contributed by earning a silver medal, while Solomon Bushby and Justin Schumann brought home men's bronze. On the women's side, Thailand’s **Taravadee Naraphornrapat** and **Worapeerachayakorn Kongphopsarutawadee** secured the gold by defeating Japan's Asami Shiba and Reika Murakami in a straight-set final. The Japanese duo took the silver, and Australia's Jana Milutinovic and Tara Phillips claimed bronze.

This event emphasized the success of the **FIVB Volleyball Empowerment support** program, as it was more than evident with five of the six podium positions occupied by teams benefiting from it. As the AVC Tour advances, the next phase is set for October 22 to 25 in Kobe, Japan, continuing to promote and enhance beach volleyball throughout Asia.

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