Oman Wins Bronze at World Military Beach Volleyball Championship

Oman Secures Bronze Medal in Muscat

Oman’s military beach volleyball team claimed third place at the 5th World Military Beach Volleyball Championship, which concluded in Muscat. The Omani pair of Haitham Al Shariqi and Ahmed Al Hosni defeated Germany 2–1 in the men's third-place match to secure the bronze medal. The result marked a podium finish for the host nation at an international military sporting event.

Oman Hosts the International Championship

The tournament was organised by Oman’s Ministry of Defence through the Chief of Staff of the Sultan’s Armed Forces. Matches took place on the sand courts at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex over seven days. The closing ceremony was held under the patronage of Major General Matar bin Salem bin Rashid Al Balushi, Commander of the Royal Army of Oman, with senior military officials and representatives of the International Military Sports Council (CISM) in attendance.

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Qatar Wins Men's Gold Medal

Qatar claimed first place in the men's competition after defeating Brazil 2–0 in the final. Brazil finished second and received the silver medal, while Oman secured bronze by beating Germany 2–1 in the third-place match. The men's competition featured eight teams representing Oman, Algeria, Germany, Brazil, France, the Netherlands, Qatar and Sri Lanka. Oman entered the tournament with two teams.

Germany Wins Women's Championship

Germany won the women's title after defeating France in straight sets in the final. France took the silver medal, while Sri Lanka finished third after beating Algeria in the bronze-medal match. Germany also received the Fair Play Award, recognising sportsmanship during the tournament.

CISM Praises Oman's Hosting

Colonel Dirk Schwedde, the official representative of the International Military Sports Council, thanked Oman for hosting the championship and praised the organisation of the event. The closing ceremony included the lowering and handover of the CISM flag, formally marking the end of the competition. Brigadier General Khalid bin Ali Al-Muqbali presented a commemorative gift to the event's patron.

Teams and International Participation

The championship brought together military beach volleyball teams from several countries. Eight teams competed in the men's category, while six countries participated in the women's category: Oman, Algeria, France, Germany, Sri Lanka and the Netherlands. According to the Oman News Agency report, the tournament featured 39 matches, including 28 men's matches.

A Sporting Achievement for Oman

Oman's bronze-medal finish highlighted the performance of Haitham Al Shariqi and Ahmed Al Hosni on home sand courts. The championship also provided an international platform for military athletes to compete and exchange sporting experience. Qatar's men's gold, Germany's women's title and the participation of teams from multiple countries marked the conclusion of the five-edition championship in Muscat.