The Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation (QCSF) has wrapped up its 2026–2027 university volleyball and cricket tournaments, showcasing the prowess of higher education institutions across Qatar in competitive sports. The events, which took place throughout October, underscored the growing prominence of university-level athletics in the country.
The University Volleyball Tournament was held from October 11 to 22 at the Community College Sports Arena. Organized by QCSF in partnership with the Qatar Volleyball Association, the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), and Community College, the tournament featured men’s and women’s competitions. In the men’s category, Qatar University clinched the championship, followed by UDST in second place and Lusail University in third. The women’s competition saw UDST claim the title, with Qatar University finishing second and Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) securing third place.
Following the conclusion of the volleyball matches, trophies and medals were presented to the top three teams in each category by Dr. Salem Al-Naemi, President of UDST, and Rashid Saeed Adiba, Secretary-General of QCSF. Individual awards highlighted notable performances, with Badr Mohammed Kamal of Qatar University named Best Player in the men’s tournament. UDST’s Mustafa Ahmed Al Taif received the Best Spiker award, and Qatar University’s Anas Yahya Salah earned Best Blocker honors. In the women’s division, Simay Koc of UDST was recognized as Best Player, Caitlin Cruz of Qatar University took Best Spiker, and UDST’s Adaiah Chrisdel de los received the Best Blocker accolade.
Concurrently, the University Cricket Tournament for men occurred from October 9 to 24 at Qatar Foundation’s cricket grounds. Organized by QCSF alongside the Qatar Cricket Association and Qatar Foundation, the competition featured four teams from UDST, Qatar University, HBKU, and Lusail University. UDST emerged as champions after topping the final standings, while Qatar University finished runners-up and HBKU placed third.
Awards for the cricket tournament were distributed by QCSF Board Member Hamad Saleh Al Shiba. UDST players dominated individual recognitions, with Saif Khandaker awarded Best Batter and Aayush Shaw named Best Bowler. Qatar University’s Mohamed Anwar received the Most Valuable Player award for his consistent high-level performance during the tournament.
The completion of these tournaments highlights the ongoing development of university sports in Qatar, the competitive enthusiasm among participating institutions, and the expansion of sporting opportunities for students. These events align with QCSF’s broader goals to foster a vibrant sports culture within higher education, cultivate student-athlete talent, and collaborate closely with educational institutions and national sports bodies. Through its annual competitions, QCSF continues to promote an inclusive and competitive environment aimed at enhancing student engagement and athletic growth, reinforcing the strategic role of university sports in the country’s national sports ecosystem.