Amir Cup Champions: Al-Rayyan Takes the Title

Doha, Qatar, May 1, 2025 – In an exhilarating display screen of athleticism and team effort, Al-Rayyan clinched the desirable Amir Cup for the 2024-25 season, marking their 17th accomplishment in this distinguished competition. The last match unfolded at the Aspire Hall, where they took on versus Al-Wakrah and emerged triumphant with a rating of 3-1 (25-17, 25-20, 25-27, 25-22). This triumph follows their current accomplishment of winning the Qatar Cup for the 13th time, strengthening their status as one of the most effective clubs in Qatari volley ball history.

The granting event was a grand affair, co-hosted by H.E. Mr. Mohammed bin Youssef Al-Mana, the First Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, and Mr. Ali Ghanem Al-Kuwari, who functions as the President of the Qatar and West Asia Volleyball Associations. Their existence highlighted the significance of the occasion within the world of Qatari sports.

As they get ready for the inaugural AVC Men’s Champions League happening in Osaka and Kyoto, Tokyo from May 11 to 18, 2025, Al-Rayyan commemorated their triumph by getting the champion prize and gold medals. In contrast, Al-Wakrah happily accepted their silver medals, while match authorities were likewise acknowledged for their important function in the competition.

After the match, Al-Rayyan was granted a considerable reward of QAR 500,000 for their amazing accomplishment, while Al-Wakrah took home QAR 250,000 as a testimony to their exceptional efficiency throughout the competition.

The environment throughout the last was electrical, with a big crowd in participation, highlighting the value and status of the Amir Cup within the Qatari sports landscape. The Qatar Volleyball Association likewise arranged numerous rewards for the passionate fans present, improving the celebratory state of mind of the occasion.

Al-Rayyan’s course to the last was marked by a remarkable series of success, consisting of a definitive win versus Al-Arabi in the quarterfinals and a hard-fought fight versus Qatar SC in the semifinals. Meanwhile, Al-Wakrah made history by reaching their first-ever Amir Cup last, showcasing their decision and ability by beating Al-Police in the semifinals.

With this newest accomplishment, Al-Rayyan now holds an impressive overall of 17 Amir Cup titles, strongly developing their track record as the 2nd most effective club in the history of this prestigious competition.

In contrast, Al-Arabi stays the record-holder with a remarkable 23 titles, while Qatar SC ranks 3rd with 4 titles and Al-Police follows in 4th with one title to their name.

Mr. Ali Ghanem Al-Kuwari applauded the high requirement of efficiency displayed by all groups throughout this season, extending his congratulations to Al-Rayyan for their amazing task of sweeping 3 significant nationwide titles this year: the League, the Qatar Cup, and now the Amir Cup.

He stressed that the success of the Amir Cup competition was attained through a collective effort amongst clubs, together with the steadfast assistance from fans and media. He mentioned, “We will continue to strive for the advancement of Qatari volleyball, adhering to the highest standards of excellence.”

The head coach of Al-Rayyan, Sergio Luis Cunha, revealed tremendous pride in his gamers, mentioning, “They displayed remarkable championship spirit and unwavering dedication throughout the tournament. Winning the Amir Cup is a prestigious honor that reflects the importance of teamwork and meticulous planning. I would like to extend my congratulations to the management, the fans, and everyone who supported our team. We eagerly anticipate achieving even greater successes in the future.”