Aspire Academy launches tournament for7-8-year-olds to mark 20th anniversary

Published: 11 November 2024

DOHA: Aspire Academy for Sports Excellence has launched the “Spread Your Wings” Football Cup as part of celebrations marking its 20th anniversary, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

In a statement, the academy said that the tournament kicked off on Sunday at Aspire Academy’s indoor football pitch and will continue from November 12 and 20, with the finals set for next April.

The tournament is for 7-8-year-olds, and Sunday’s event featured more than 100 boys from five local public schools and five private ones.

For Tuesdays competition and the one set for 20 November, 260 boys from 10 public schools and 16 private ones have been invited to each event.

The academy is organizing a series of community events to underline its role in promoting a healthy lifestyle and encouraging youngsters to get involved in sports.

Future events include student-led sports activities, seminars, dialogues with alumni, and gatherings to foster connections within Qatar’s sports community.

Saeed Ali Al Marri, Football Administration Director at Aspire Academy, explained that the tournament consists of three stages.

The first stage involves qualifiers, with a total of four schools advancing from each competition day in November.

Aprils finals will feature six public and six private schools competing for the championship.

He emphasized that the event also offers an opportunity for Aspire Academy to identify young talent who could eventually be invited to join the Academy’s programs to nurture their potential.