Doha: Qatar's duo Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan withdrew from Sunday's match against Sweden's David Ahman and Jonatan Hellvig, due to Younousse's injury. The match was part of the semifinals of the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Ostrava Elite 16, taking place in Czechia. According to Qatar News Agency, in a post on its official Facebook account, the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) wished Cherif Younousse a speedy recovery and a quick return to playing, noting that he was forced to withdraw from the semifinal match for medical reasons. Having seen heated competition, the match witnessed Sweden's advance to the final, following Qatar's withdrawal. Sweden won the first set 21-18, before Qatar fought back to take the second set 21-19. The match then went to a deciding third set, which was halted at 15-10 in Sweden's favor before the official withdrawal was announced.