The Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation (QCSF) crowned the winners of the 2025–2026 University Volleyball tournament in a festive ceremony held on Wednesday evening. H.E. Dr. Ibrahim Bin Saleh Al-Nuaimi, President of the QCSF, honored the winning men’s and women’s teams on the closing day of the tournament, which took place from 5 to 15 October 2025 at the Qatar University Sports and Events Complex (A07). In the men’s competition, Qatar University clinched first place and the gold medal, followed by Doha University for Science and Technology, which earned the silver medal, while Hamad Bin Khalifa University secured third place and the bronze. In the women’s competition, Doha University for Science and Technology (Team 1) claimed the top spot, Qatar University (Team 1) took second place, and another team from Doha University for Science and Technology ((Team 2) finished third ، all in a celebratory atmosphere that underscored the power of education in inspiring sporting excellence and empowering students to reach new heights of achievement and success. In the men’s individual awards, Mostafa Ahmed (Qatar University) was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament, while Bader Kamal (Qatar University) received the Best Spiker award, and Abdullah Mohammed (University of Doha for Science and Technology) earned the Best Blocker honor. In the women’s individual awards, Simay Koc (University of Doha for Science and Technology 1) claimed the MVP title, Djihane Mahraz (University of Doha for Science and Technology 1) was recognized as the Best Blocker, and Kaitlin Skye Cruz (Qatar University) received the Best Spiker award. The tournament featured the participation of men’s teams representing Doha University for Science and Technology, Qatar University, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and Weill Cornell Medicine Qatar, along with women’s teams from Doha University for Science and Technology (1 & 2), Qatar University (1 & 2), and Hamad Bin Khalifa University. Organized by the Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation, in collaboration with the Qatar Volleyball Association and Qatar University, the championship reflects the Federation’s commitment to offering a distinctive athletic experience for higher education institutions , empowering every student to move, grow, and be inspired through sport.

The 2025–2026 University Volleyball Tournament officially served off on Sunday evening at the Qatar University Sports and Events Complex (A07), marking the start of a thrilling new season of university sports in the country. Organized by the Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation (QCSF), in collaboration with the Qatar Volleyball Association and Qatar University, the tournament runs from October 5 to 15, bringing together a vibrant lineup of student from higher education institutions across Qatar. The men’s competition features teams representing Doha University for Science and Technology, Qatar University, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar. On the women’s side, five teams are competing: Doha University for Science and Technology (1), Doha University for Science and Technology (2), Qatar University (1), Qatar University (2), and Hamad Bin Khalifa University. The Tournament kicked off its men’s volleyball competitions with Qatar University securing a straight-set victory over Hamad Bin Khalifa University 2–0 (25–15), while Doha University for Science and Technology (DUST) triumphed over Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar with the same score of 2–0 (25–13). As for the women’s opening matches held on Sunday, DUST (Team 1) claimed a 2–0 (25–8) win against Qatar University (Team 2), while DUST (Team 2) also defeated Hamad Bin Khalifa University 2–0 (25–11). The University Volleyball Championship stands out as one of the leading events on the collegiate sports calendar, promoting fair competition, teamwork, and sportsmanship among students. Beyond the court, the tournament highlights volleyball’s unique role in developing both the physical fitness and mental sharpness of Qatar’s university students, helping them build balanced, disciplined, and collaborative personalities values that align perfectly with the QCSF’s mission to embed sports as a way of life among youth.

The curtain came down on the 2025–2026 University Rapid Chess Tournament in an atmosphere filled with excitement and intellectual energy. H.E. Dr. Ibrahim Bin Saleh Al-Nuaimi, President of the Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation, crowned the men’s and women’s champions at the Community College of Qatar’s Sports Hall , where talented students delivered thrilling performances before an engaged audience. The awarding ceremony was attended by Dr. Ali Abdullah Al-Buainain, Vice President for Student Affairs at the Community College of Qatar, and Mr. Mohammed Al-Mudahka, President of the Qatar Chess Association, in a celebration that highlighted the growing importance of university sports and their role in promoting intellectual and mental activities among young people. In the men’s individual competition, Mahgoub Mohamed Mahgoub (Doha University for Science and Technology) clinched first place, with his teammate Mohand Hussein Mohamed finishing second, and Yousef Al-Janahi (Qatar University) securing third. In the men’s team event, Doha University for Science and Technology dominated with first place, followed by Qatar University in second, and the Community College of Qatar in third. In the women’s individual competition, Senanur Kartal (Qatar University) took the top spot, while Victoria Honoridez (Doha University for Science and Technology) came second, and Ghalya Al-Naimi (Doha University for Science and Technology) finished third. On the women’s team level, Doha University for Science and Technology captured the tournament title, with Qatar University as runners-up, and Hamad Bin Khalifa University in third. Jointly organized by the Qatar University Sports Federation, the Qatar Chess Association , and the Community College of Qatar , the tournament featured participation from five universities in both categories: Qatar University, Doha University for Science and Technology, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, the International Institute of Studies, the Malaysian University, and the Community College of Qatar . With its high level of competition and strong turnout, the tournament once again underlined the success of collective efforts to strengthen chess within the university community, while fostering creativity, strategic thinking, and a spirit of challenge among students.