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Police SC beat Al Arabi to clinch Qatar Volleyball Cup

Police SC beat Al Arabi to clinch Qatar Volleyball Cup

Police SC were crowned champions of the Qatar Volleyball Cup after defeating Al Arabi 3-1 in the final, securing their third title in the competition’s history. First Vice-President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Mohammed bin Yousef al-Mana, alongside Qatar Volleyball Association President Ali Ghanim al-Kuwari and Vice President of the Qatar Police Sports Federation, Col. Ahmed bin Hamad Al-Thani, presented the trophy, gold medals, and a prize of QR600,000 to the champions. Al Arabi, who finished runners-up, received silver medals and QR400,000. Police SC made a strong start, claiming the opening set (25-18) with an impressive display that combined powerful attacking play and solid blocking at the net. They maintained their momentum in the second set, overcoming Al Arabi’s attempts to respond and securing it (25-21). Al Arabi bounced back in the third set, showing improved organization and effective blocking to reduce their opponents’ scoring opportunities, taking the set (25-21). However, Police SC regained control in the fourth set, delivering a composed performance to close out the match (25-21) and seal the title. Draw held for Amir Cup The draw for the quarter-finals of the Amir Cup Volleyball Championship for the 2025–2026 season was held at the Qatar Olympic Committee headquarters yesterday. The draw produced evenly balanced matchups. Al Rayyan will face Qatar SC, while Al Wakrah take on Al Ahli. Police SC meet Al Sadd, and Al Arabi will play Al Gharafa. Matches will be held from April 8 to 15 at the Aspire Ladies Sports Hall under a knockout format.

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Wawrinka falls in first round on Monte Carlo farewell

Wawrinka falls in first round on Monte Carlo farewell

Stan Wawrinka bid farewell to the Monte Carlo Masters as the 2014 champion fell 7-5, 7-5 to Sebastian Baez in the first round on Monday.The 41-year-old three-time Grand Slam winner will retire from tennis at

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William Sawalich gets breakthrough victory at Rockingham

William Sawalich gets breakthrough victory at Rockingham

Grabbing the lead and control of the race after a restart on Lap 172, William Sawalich pulled away over the final 79 laps to win Saturday's North Carolina Education Lottery 250 Presented by Black's Tire

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10 records set in Olympic Qualifier at Dubai Internationa…

10 records set in Olympic Qualifier at Dubai Internationa…

The Dubai International Aquatics Championships 2026 concluded this week at the Hamdan Sports Complex, cementing its status as a premier global hub for elite swimming and a critical gateway to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic

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Pandya set to make return as Mumbai seek reset against ra…

Pandya set to make return as Mumbai seek reset against ra…

Mumbai Indians received a boost with skipper Hardik Pandya’s return ahead of their clash against a confident Rajasthan Royals unit, who will be keen to extend their early-season momentum in their IPL 2026 match in

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Fit-again Mbappe at Real for clashes like Bayern tie: Arbeloa

Fit-again Mbappe at Real for clashes like Bayern tie: Arbeloa

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Kylian Mbappe joined the club to star in key matches like Tuesday’s Champions League clash against German giants Bayern Munich.Arbeloa said Mbappe was a vital part of the team,

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Barca’s Flick to defend ’emotional’ teen Yamal against criticism

Barca’s Flick to defend ’emotional’ teen Yamal against criticism

Barcelona's Spanish forward #10 Lamine Yamal attends a training session on the eve of their UEFA Champions League quarter final football match against Club Atletico de Madrid at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant

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Dubai Studs’ D Seraj stars as Gergawi crown winners of 23…

Dubai Studs’ D Seraj stars as Gergawi crown winners of 23…

DUBAI: Mohammad Bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs on Sunday crowned D Seraj, owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, with the stallion title at the 23rd Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship.The three-day event

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Monaco edge past Marseille to register seventh successive…

Monaco edge past Marseille to register seventh successive…

Monaco earned their seventh successive win in Ligue 1 on Sunday by beating Marseille 2-1 to surge to within one point of the automatic Champions League places.Aleksandr Golovin stabbed in a cross from Jordan Teze

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Dubai Police set two Guinness World Records in sports

Dubai Police set two Guinness World Records in sports

In a further global achievement underscoring Dubai Police’s leadership in sports and institutional excellence, Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander‑in‑Chief of Dubai Police, received two certificates confirming two new Guinness World Records set by