Qatar's dynamic beach volleyball duo, Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan, continue to dominate the 2025 season with an impressive third victory, clinching gold at the Elite16 event held in Rio de Janeiro. This follows earlier wins at the Xiamen Challenge in May and the Gstaad Elite in July, reinforcing their status among the sport's top competitors.
Seeded third, Cherif and Ahmed triumphed in a thrilling final against Cuba’s Noslen Diaz and Jorge Alayo. The match concluded with a tight 2-1 result (21-14, 17-21, 18-16), securing them the top podium spot on the iconic Copacabana Beach, where Cherif made his Olympic debut.
This victory brings their career totals on the Beach Pro Tour to:
- 5 gold medals
- 9 overall podium finishes
The Cuban team of Diaz and Alayo earned the silver medal, marking their second podium finish this season after a previous gold in Quintana Roo. Meanwhile, Dutch players Stefan Boermans and Yorick de Groot claimed the bronze, continuing their consistent performance with a fourth consecutive medal at Elite-level competitions. They defeated Latvia’s Martins Plavins and Kristians Fokerots with a final score of 2-1 (17-21, 21-17, 15-11).
Looking ahead, the Beach Pro Tour promises more high-level matches as the 2025 calendar unfolds, offering fans continued excitement and opportunities for athletes to rise in the global standings.
