At the 2025 Arab Beach Volleyball Championships in Muscat, teams from Morocco, Lebanon, and host country Oman emerged as top contenders, winning gold medals thanks in part to support from the FIVB's Volleyball Empowerment program.
Women's Division Highlights
Morocco’s dynamic pair Mahassine Siad and Imane Yakki showcased remarkable consistency by claiming six straight wins without dropping a set. Their final match saw them defeat Lebanon’s team of Mirna Cheikho and Lara Al Nahi 2-0 to secure the gold medal. Algeria’s duo – Chahla Benmokhtar and Hassaine Ikram – completed the podium with a bronze-medal finish.
Men's Division Highlights
In a thrilling men’s final, Oman’s Hood Al Jalaboubi and Ahmed Alhousni delivered an electrifying performance to win gold in three sets against Tunisia’s Adem Elmeddeb and Mohamed Aziz Lenglize. Algeria again demonstrated depth in talent, with Kallouche Mohamed-Islem and Souadi Mohamed earning bronze.
Participation and Regional Growth
A total of nine countries took part in the championship:
- Algeria
- Bahrain
- Lebanon
- Morocco
- Oman
- Saudi Arabia
- Sudan
- Tunisia
- Yemen
With eight women’s teams and ten men’s teams competing, the event emphasized the growing commitment to beach volleyball across the Arab region.
Impact of Volleyball Empowerment
The FIVB’s Volleyball Empowerment initiative proved instrumental in the success of Morocco, Lebanon, and Oman. Through targeted support in coaching, technical resources, and access to equipment, the program helped these nations boost their competitive edge.
For more details, read the full article on the FIVB official website.
