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A perfect score: Qatari beach volleyball stars dominate Paris 2024 Olympic Pool Play

Published: 01 Aug 2024 - 01:07 pm | Last Updated: 01 Aug 2024 - 01:12 pm
Qatar's #02 Ahmed Tijan and Qatar's #01 Cherif Younousse celebrate their victory in the men's pool A beach volleyball match between Qatar and Australia during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Eiffel Tower Stadium in Paris on August 1, 2024. Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP.

Qatar's #02 Ahmed Tijan and Qatar's #01 Cherif Younousse celebrate their victory in the men's pool A beach volleyball match between Qatar and Australia during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Eiffel Tower Stadium in Paris on August 1, 2024. Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP.

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Doha, Qatar: Cherif Younesse and Ahmed Tijan, Qatar's beach volleyball team, secured a 2-0 victory against Australian newcomers Izac Carracher and Mark Nicolaidis in their final Pool A match. 

The game took place today at the Eiffel Tower beach courts in Paris, propelling the Qatari duo to the top of their group standings. 

This win marks a perfect run for the team, as they continue to showcase their exceptional skills on the Olympic stage. 

The pair's flawless performance in the group stage demonstrates their dominance and sets a high bar for their upcoming matches in the tournament.

The Round of 16 will begin on August 4, followed by the quarter-finals two days later, and the semi-finals on August 8.

The gold medal match is set to take place on August 10.