Cherif Younousse Samba is a Senegalese-born Olympic beach volleyball player competing for Qatar. This two-time Olympian has made a name for himself on the world beach volleyball scene. His skill set as a full-time blocker, his high-IQ approach to the game and his freakish athleticism has made him one of the elite players in in the world, today, highlighting multiple top three finishes in the last six high-level FIVB tournaments and a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
Tune in, as we chat up the finishing moments in the bronze medal match, The Olympic village, what Ahmed Tijan means to him, their significant improvements as blockers and defenders, why they do not talk about the 'score,' embracing the role of the underdog in the past, being the same person in virtue, what the next generation of players is going to look like and preparing for that, treating every opponent the same competitively, the importance of good coaching, why smaller groups is better for training, his ever-improving mental game, his favorite basketball team and players, wanting to play in the AVP in the future, Playing in Cancun conditions and MORE!
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