Bausher:Muscat Omani military national teams (A) and (B) have successfully advanced to the quarter-final stage of the 5th CISM World Military Beach Volleyball Championship 2026. This prestigious event is hosted by the Ministry of Defence, under the Office of the Chief of Staff of the Sultan's Armed Forces, at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher.
According to Oman News Agency, the Omani teams progressed to the next round following the conclusion of the group stage matches. In Group A, the Omani national team (B) finished third behind Qatar and Germany, while in Group B, the Omani national team (A) also placed third, following Brazil and Algeria.
The quarter-final matches are scheduled to begin this evening. The Qatari team, leaders of Group A, will face the Sri Lankan team, who finished fourth in Group B. Germany, the second-placed team in Group A, will compete against the Omani national team (A). Meanwhile, the Omani national team (B) will challenge the Algerian team, second in Group B. Victorious teams will move on to the semi-finals, while losing teams will participate in placement matches to determine fifth through eighth places.
In the women's category, the French team, leading Group A, will play against the Algerian team, second in Group B. The German team, top of Group B, will face Sri Lanka, second in Group A, with the Omani national team set to compete against New Zealand.
The championship has seen intense competition, featuring 39 matches in total, with 28 for men and 11 for women. The event includes participation from eight nations in the men's competition and six in the women's, highlighting the global nature of the championship.
The Sultanate of Oman's hosting of this event underscores its commitment to fostering military sports cooperation and promoting international championships that enhance sports competition, build friendships, and facilitate expertise exchange among armed forces worldwide.
