Doha [Qatar], April 16: Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan powered their way to gold with a commanding run at the AVC Beach Tour 25th Samila Open in Songkhla, Thailand, on Wednesday.
The Qatari duo capped an impressive campaign with a hard-fought win over Australia's Ben Hood-Thomas Hodges 2-1 (18-21, 21-14, 15-11) in the final.
In the women's competition, New Zealand's Polley/MacDonald showcased outstanding form to clinch the title, overcoming Japan's Shiba/Reika in a tightly contested final. Australia's Rayner/Fejes completed the podium, defeating Thailand's S. Patcharaporn/M. Salinda to secure bronze.
The four-day tournament, held from April 12 to 15, brought together top beach volleyball teams from across Asia and Oceania, producing high-quality action from the qualification rounds through to the finals. Fans witnessed a series of intense encounters, with several matches - including the semifinals and medal deciders - going the distance in dramatic three-set battles.
Staged on the sands of Songkhla, the event once again highlighted the growing strength and depth of beach volleyball across the continent, offering a platform for both established partnerships and emerging talents to test themselves at a high level.
With another successful stop completed on the tour, focus now shifts to upcoming legs of the AVC Beach Tour, where teams will continue their push for valuable ranking points, podium finishes and continental honours.
Source: Qatar Tribbune