Al Ittihad Claims Victorious Title by Defeating Al Qadisiyah in the Grand Final

During an exciting week of high-stakes beach ball action, countless enthusiastic fans in Yemen were dealt with to top-tier competitors as the nation’s elite clubs collected at Al Wahda Sports Club situated in the Tarim district for the prominent Eid al-Fitr Championship, which happened from April 2 to April 10. The environment was electrical, with fans excitedly supporting their groups in an event of sportsmanship and skill.

Annually hosted in Hadhramaut, the Eid al-Fitr Championship stands as one of Yemen’s most popular beach ball competitions, drawing elite groups from different areas throughout the country. This year’s edition included 10 competitive clubs, thoroughly divided into 3 difficult groups, guaranteeing that every match was filled with enjoyment and strength.

The competition reached its climax with an exhilarating gold medal match on April 10, brightened by floodlights and experienced by a passionate crowd of over 5,000 viewers. In an exceptional screen of ability and team effort, Al Ittihad decisively beat Al Qadisiyah in straight sets, protecting a 3-0 success (27-25, 26-24, 25-20) to take the champion title. The fascinating occasion brought in thousands more audiences through social networks platforms, highlighting the competition’s extensive reach and appeal.

The closing event was a star-studded occasion, participated in by prominent figures such as Omar Abdullah Bashayouth, President of Al Wahda Sports Club, Vice President Najib Salem Barfeed, Secretary General Ali Suwaidan, and Captain Karama Ali Subaih, who is likewise a member of the Supreme Competitions Committee of the Yemeni Volleyball Federation. Their existence highlighted the significance of the champion in promoting beach ball in Yemen.

Detailed Overview of Tournament Format and Results:

• Group 1: Al Ittihad (Nuwaidrah), Al Qadisiyah (Bakhila), Al Salam (Al Souq), Al Ettifaq (Al Khalif)
• Group 2: Al Tahtaf (Al Muhaidrah), Al Shabab (Hisn Awad), Al Sharara (Damoun)
• Group 3: Al Shabab (Al Matar), Al Masarra (Tarim), Al Ittihad (Al Fujairah)

Following the extreme group phase, Al Ittihad from Nuwaidrah became the leader of Group 1, advancing to the semi-finals where they took on versus the winners of Group 2, Al Tahtaf from Al Muhaidrah. Meanwhile, the runners-up from Group 1, Al Qadisiyah of Bakhila, went head-to-head with the leaders from Group 3, Al Shabab from Al Matar, in the 2nd semi-final match, appealing strong competitors.

• Results of the Semi-finals:
  • Al Qadisiyah thrived over Al Shabab with a rating of 3-1 (25-20, 26-28, 25-21, 25-23), showcasing their decision and ability.
  • Al Ittihad combated hard versus Al Tahtaf, sustaining an exhilarating five-set match, ultimately winning 3-2 (15-25, 25-19, 17-25, 25-19, 15-10).

These extreme semi-final outcomes led the way for the much-anticipated last face-off, where Al Ittihad eventually emerged triumphant, raising the desirable champion prize in the middle of cheers and events.

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