34,230 spectators witness Match for Hope’ at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
NT Bureau
DOHA: The much-awaited ‘Match for Hope’ charity football event held at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Friday created history by raising a record QR32.3m.
The match also created another record – 34,230 spectators came to watch the event.
The event, organized by Q Life, a cultural platform under the International Media Office (IMO), in collaboration with Education Above All (EAA) and the Qatar Football Association (QFA), was to raise funds for education projects in six countries: Palestine, Sudan, Mali, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Pakistan.
To draw in fans from around the region, social media sensations Chunkz and AboFlah have been chosen to captain their teams for the tournament.
Several football legends took part in the tournament, including Roberto Carlos, Ricardo Kaka, Claude Makelele, Didier Drogba, David Villa, and Eden Hazard.
Managers Antonio Conte and Arsene Wenger coached their teams to victory on the football pitch.
The significance of the “Match for Hope” extends beyond sports, aiming to leverage the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 legacy to promote peace and education.
The match ended 7-5 for the Chunkz.
The charitable event not only captured the hearts of thousands of football fans and enthusiasts who flocked to the stadium but also gained significant attention across social media platforms and television networks such as YouTube, Al Kass, and BeinSports.
The audience was also treated to an array of entertainment shows for all ages. These included live stage shows and dance performances, DJ mix and a concert that showcased artistes and other performers.
Both Chunkz and AboFlah are popular for their philanthropic activities and unwavering commitment to supporting humanitarian causes.
The match also eloquently proves the unifying power of sports, showing that sports can be used to promote peace and education, and create positive change in societies.
