Al-Rayyan attack Gas Al-Janoob
Yazd, Iran, September 14, 2024 – As the 2024 Asian Men’s Club Volleyball Championship nears its exciting conclusion, the classification matches for 5th to 8th places took center stage on Saturday.
Gas Al-Janoob from Iraq secured 6th place after a hard-fought battle with Al-Rayyan Sports of Qatar, while Kam Air of Afghanistan made history by finishing 7th, marking their best-ever result in the tournament. Kuwait Sporting Club, unfortunately, went winless throughout the championship, finishing 8th.
Kam Air
Kam Air Triumph Over Kuwait Sporting Club For 7th Place
The first match of the day saw Afghanistan’s Kam Air take on Kuwait Sporting Club in a battle for 7th place. Kam Air, playing in their fifth appearance at the Asian Club Championship, overcame their Kuwaiti opponents in four sets, winning 3-1 (25-19, 25-20, 23-25, 29-27).
This victory marked Kam Air’s second win of the tournament, following their earlier victory against Gas Al-Janoob, and solidified their highest-ever ranking, surpassing their previous finishes of 12th in 2011 and 2012, 14th in 2023, and 15th in 2015.
Head coach Hamid Movahedi of Kam Air praised his team’s resilience, emphasizing the difficulties they faced in preparing for the tournament.
“Our team entered this competition with limited resources compared to other teams. The Afghanistan Volleyball Federation worked tirelessly to ensure we could participate and gain valuable experience. Competing against some of the strongest clubs in Asia, many of whom had foreign players, our national team-only squad showed great determination. I’m proud of our players’ efforts, and we look forward to improving further in future competitions.”
Kam Air’s libero, Sabawoon Ghorzang, echoed his coach’s sentiments, expressing gratitude to the team’s supporters.
“The game was very challenging, but we were fortunate to win today and secure 7th place. I would like to thank the Afghanistan Volleyball Federation and our sponsors for supporting us, even in difficult circumstances. This result motivates us to strive for even better achievements in the future.”
Despite the loss, Kuwait Sporting Club used the match as a learning opportunity. Head coach Taner Atik reflected on the experience, saying, “It was a good game, and although we faced some challenges towards the end, we’ve made progress. Our goal in participating in this tournament was to prepare our team for upcoming league matches, and I believe…
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