Indonesia Defeats Qatar 3-2 in AVC Men's Volleyball Cup 2026, Fauzan Nibras Stars with 32 Points

Indonesia's men's volleyball team secured an impressive 3-2 victory over Qatar in Pool B of the AVC Men's Volleyball Cup 2026 on Monday, June 22, in Ahmedabad, India. The match was decided in a thrilling five-set contest with scores of 14-25, 25-20, 32-30, 25-27, and 15-13. This victory represents a significant achievement for the Indonesian team, as they defeated Qatar, which ranks 22nd in the world—a much higher position than Indonesia.

Fauzan Nibras delivered a standout performance as the match's leading scorer with 32 points. The 16-year-old player, standing 189 centimetres tall, contributed 28 points through attacks, three blocks, and one serve ace. His aggressive attacking and consistent performance throughout the match proved instrumental in Indonesia's triumph. Coaching staff, including assistant coach Nur Widayanto and team manager Loudry Maspaitella, praised Nibras's mental resilience and technical execution, noting his powerful spike and precise shot placement regardless of the quality of the set ball.

The victory earned Indonesia two additional points, bringing their total to two points from two matches. This result keeps Indonesia in fifth place in Pool B's standings, level on points with Oman. Thailand leads the pool with five points, while Qatar—despite the loss—remains in second place with five points from three matches. South Korea sits third with four points from two matches. Although the win did not change Indonesia's position in the standings, the team maintains optimism about progressing to the semi-final stage of the tournament.

The triumph demonstrates Indonesia's competitive capability against higher-ranked opponents and highlights the emergence of young talent on the Asian volleyball stage. Coach Reidel Alfonso Toiran's squad showed determination and tactical improvement, refusing to surrender despite facing a more experienced and higher-ranked opponent.