Doha: Police SC were crowned champions of the Qatar Volleyball Cup (2025-2026) for the third time in their history after defeating Al Arabi 3-1 in a thrilling final played on Sunday.
The victory saw Police SC lift the prestigious trophy following a hard-fought match that showcased high-quality volleyball and intense competition between the two sides.
First Vice-President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Mohammed bin Yousef Al Mana, along with President of the Qatar Volleyball Association Ali Ghanim Al Kuwari, and Colonel Ahmed bin Hamad Al-Thani, Vice President of the Qatar Police Sports Federation, presented the cup, gold medals, and a cash prize of QR600,000 to the winning Police SC team.
Runners-up Al Arabi received silver medals and a prize of QR400,000.
The final was marked by strong performances from both teams. Police SC took the first set convincingly 25-18, displaying powerful spikes and solid defensive blocks. In the second set, they maintained their momentum to win 25-21 despite Al Arabi’s determined fightback.
Al Arabi responded strongly in the third set, using effective blocking at the net to secure a 25-21 victory and keep their hopes alive. However, Police SC regrouped in the decisive fourth set, showing great determination to close out the match 25-21 and claim the title.
Following the award ceremony, Al Mana praised both teams for their outstanding performances in the final. He congratulated Police SC on their well-deserved victory and commended Al Arabi for their competitive spirit and excellent display. His Excellency noted that volleyball continues to grow in popularity in Qatar, with matches of this calibre reflecting the sport’s steady development and increasing fan base.
For his part, Al Kuwari, President of the Qatar Volleyball Association, expressed satisfaction with the overall standard of the Qatar Volleyball Cup and the domestic league. He highlighted the continuous improvement in technical levels season after season, describing it as clear evidence that Qatari volleyball is progressing in the right direction.
Al Kuwari added that predicting the outcome of the final had been difficult, drawing parallels with Al Arabi’s unexpected triumph in the Men’s Volleyball League earlier in the season. He anticipated that the upcoming HH the Amir Volleyball Cup, which has now reached the quarter-final stage, would deliver equally exciting and closely contested matches, with all remaining teams having a realistic chance of lifting the trophy.
The final attracted significant attention and reflected the rising standard of volleyball in the country.
