The West Asian Beach Volleyball Championship concluded at the port of the tourist city of Batroun. The matches took place on the city’s newly built beach volleyball court.
After several days of competition, the championship ended in a vibrant sporting atmosphere. Elite male and female players from Lebanon and other West Asian countries took part in the tournament.
The final match attracted several prominent sports and political figures. MP Gebran Bassil attended the event alongside Ali Ghanem Al-Kuwari, President of the Qatar Volleyball Federation.
In addition, Walid Al-Qassouf, President of the Lebanese Volleyball Federation, attended the final. Federation members and Secretary General Assaf Mehna also joined the event.
Several local officials and sports figures were present as well. Among them were Batroun Mayor Roger Toubia and organizing committee head Mark Abi Karam.
Moreover, media committee head Rabih Al-Khoury attended the event. The technical committee, chaired by Emile Jabbour, also took part in the championship.
Referees, assistants and volunteers contributed to the organization of the tournament. Meanwhile, club presidents and other sports figures joined the audience for the final matches.
Men’s Championship Results
In the men’s category, Lebanon secured first place. Jad Abi Karam and Hadi Shbeib won the championship title after an impressive performance.
Meanwhile, Qatar’s Musa Al-Khair and Mohammed Ehab finished in second place.
Another Lebanese team completed the podium. Omar Abi Karam and Charbel Al-Khuwayri claimed third place.
Lebanese Women Dominate the Podium
Lebanon achieved complete dominance in the women’s category. In fact, Lebanese teams secured all three positions on the podium.
Mirna Sheikho and Lara Al-Nahi won first place and claimed the championship title.
Meanwhile, Mervat Hamzi and Nour Hamza finished second.
Finally, Mira Adra and Lara Shbib secured third place, completing an all-Lebanese podium.
At the end of the competition, organizers presented trophies, medals and cash prizes to the winners.
Overall, the championship brought several days of competitive beach volleyball to Batroun. It also highlighted Lebanon’s strong presence in the sport while adding another major sporting event to the city’s summer season.
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