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May 19, 2019 AZF brings the curtain down on its eighth Ramadan Sports Festival May 15, 2019 Marathon world record-holder Paula Radcliffe visits Aspire Zone Foundation May 14, 2019 QWSC crowned first-place winners of the Aspire Ramadan Festival football tournament May 13, 2019 Table tennis tournament for disability challengers at Aspire Zone Foundation May 09, 2019 3 tournaments take place at the inauguration of Aspire’s Ramadan Sports Festival May 07, 2019 Aspire Dome welcomes walking enthusiasts on-a-daily-basis in Ramadan May 06, 2019 AZF launches its very own Ramadan contest May 04, 2019 Countdown for Ramadan Sports Festival has officially started Apr 28, 2019 Jordan clinches gold at Aspire Embassies Football Tournament Apr 22, 2019 UN World Tourism Organization Secretary-General visits Aspire Zone Foundation Apr 22, 2019 Aspire Zone Foundation to provide exclusive activities for ladies during Ramadan Sports Festival Apr 14, 2019 Aspire Embassies Futsal Tournament teams fight it out to stay in competition Apr 10, 2019 Aspire Zone Foundation reaches registration capacity for 8th Ramadan Sports Festival Football Tournament in record time Apr 07, 2019 The Aspire Embassies Futsal Tournament kicks off the first round of matches Large numbers of representatives from Embassies in Qatar take part Apr 04, 2019 Vodafone Qatar announced the Official Sponsor of the Aspire Embassies Futsal tournament Apr 02, 2019 70 thousand visitors in seven days Aspire Zone Foundation closes the curtain on Aspire Wonderland Festival Apr 02, 2019 Aspire Embassies Futsal tournament to commence on Thursday Apr 01, 2019 Registration now open for Aspire Zone Foundation Ramadan Sports Festival Mar 31, 2019 AZF readies to blow its first whistle to the Aspire Embassies Futsal tournament in April Featuring 16 teams under the theme “Cheer for your team and proudly wave your flag up” Mar 30, 2019 AZF signs Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) with Oman’s Sabco Sports Agreement signs AZF as official sponsor of the Oman Schools Football league Mar 28, 2019 Aspire Wonderland Festival to extend until Monday Mar 27, 2019 Aspire Wonderland Festival wows its visitors from the first day of its official launch Mar 26, 2019 Al Khaleej Takaful crowned champions, Ooredoo take second Mar 24, 2019 play like stars Truxtun Capital and Aspire Zone partner to organinse the “Qatar eSports Aspire Wega World Cup™” Mar 24, 2019 Truxtun Capital and Aspire Zone partner to organinse the “Qatar eSports Aspire Wega World Cup™” Mar 20, 2019 AZF will present a world full of adventures at the new ‘Aspire Wonderland Festival’ Mar 18, 2019 Teams drawn as AZF gets ready to kick-off the 3rd edition of the Ooredoo Temba football tournament on Wednesday Mar 13, 2019 Senior delegation from the Sports Authority of Thailand visits Aspire Zone Foundation Mar 13, 2019 AZF ready to kick-off the 3rd edition of the Ooredoo Temba football tournament Mar 10, 2019 53,000 spectators wave farewell to the 3rd Aspire International Kite Festival See you in 2020 Mar 08, 2019 Aspire Zone brings the curtains down on the 3rd edition of the Aspire International Kite Festival Mar 07, 2019 The third edition of the Aspire International Kite Festival records 7,000 visitors Mar 04, 2019 2019 Aspire International Kite Festival to feature team from Kuwait 18 international teams signed up to take part in this year’s event Innovative kites to light up the skies over Aspire Park Mar 03, 2019 AZF to host third ‘Aspire International Kite Festival’ starting this Wednesday Feb 12, 2019 Aspire Zone hosts the largest annual sport event in Qatar Thousands celebrate Qatar National Sport Day at the Asian Cup champions' dream factory Feb 11, 2019 Your ultimate guide to National Sport Day 2019 in Aspire Zone Feb 11, 2019 2019 AFC Asian Cup Champions return to Aspire to celebrate their historic achievement Feb 10, 2019 Full-packed National Sport Day 2019 programme for families at Aspire Zone Feb 10, 2019 Sambo show set to kick-off for the first time in Aspire in celebration of Qatar NSD 2019 Feb 09, 2019 Futsal team from Al-Kass TV defeats Al-Rayyan TV to win the first edition of the ‘Aspire Media Cup’ Feb 08, 2019 Aspire Zone Foundation kicks off National Sport Day activities early with ‘Aspire Media Cup Feb 04, 2019 Chinese Jiangsu Suning FC concludes two-week winter training camp at AZF Feb 04, 2019 Only in Aspire, a myriad of exclusive activities Feb 03, 2019 ORYX GTL signs a five-year agreement with AZF to sponsor Freestyle Aquatics for people with disabilities Feb 02, 2019 10,000 fans flock to Aspire Park to watch the Qatar national team triumph at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup Jan 30, 2019 Aspire Zone Foundation is gearing up to host another successful National Sport Day Countdown is on for Qatar’s 8th annual National Sports Day Jan 28, 2019 Freestyle Aquatics for people with special needs makes a big splash at Aspire Jan 19, 2019 Paris Saint-Germain wraps up another hugely successful winter training camp at Aspire Zone Jan 10, 2019 Aspire Zone professionalism a great sign of things to come for Qatar World Cup Jan 10, 2019 Media delegations accompanying Bayern Munich and PSV Eindhoven tour Khalifa International Stadium Germany’s football legend Oliver Bierhoff: Qatar has great chances to have a good team in 2022 PSV Eindhoven’s CEO, Gebrands: Aspire is home to incredible facilities Jan 09, 2019 Senior delegation from the DFB discuss cooperation with AZF Jan 08, 2019 Stars share their thoughts on training at Aspire Zone FC Bayern Munich’s Arjen Robben and Thiago Alcántara meet the media on the sidelines of their team’s winter training camp at Aspire Zone Stars share their thoughts on training at Aspire Zone, the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar™, the battle for the Bundesliga title and their upcoming fixture with Liverpool F. C. in the UEFA Champions League Jan 07, 2019 VIP visits accompany winter training camps by top-flight International teams Dutch Ambassador visits PSV Eindhoven’s training camp FC Bayern Munich’s 9th visit to Aspire Zone validates its world-class facilities and indicates Qatar’s status as sporting capital Qatar’s according to Ambassador to Germany HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani Jan 06, 2019 AZF attracts 10 world class football teams for training camps in 2019 Jan 06, 2019 Aspire Winter Camp, an edutainment experience for children Jan 06, 2019 2018 Flash Back Jan 06, 2019 Within her visit to Aspire to explore Qatar’s growth as a sports hub Thailand’s Royal Princess meets Aspire Academy’s student-athletes Dec 16, 2018 Aspire Zone Foundation announces Qatar National Day photography competition Dec 09, 2018 Aspire Zone successfully concludes its Qatar Strongest Man competition Dec 02, 2018 Aspire Zone Foundation plans a week -long of Qatar National Day celebrations Aspire Park to host Al-Adaam Flag Relay Grand Finale on December 13th AZF staff and Aspire Academy student athletes to perform Ardha Military parade and parasailing performance Nov 22, 2018 Aspire Zone Foundation finalises first qualification round for Qatar’s Strongest Man 2018 QSM 2018 Organising Committee to hold technical meeting with finalists early December Nov 21, 2018 16 teams to take place in AVC Aspire Beach Volleyball Qatar Master 2018 Nov 12, 2018 AZF celebrates another enormously successful annual Torch Staircase Run Nov 11, 2018 Aspire Zone hosts training camp for Canada’s National Women’s Boxing team Nov 08, 2018 Aspire Zone Foundation organises the seventh edition of Aspire Torch Staircase Run Oct 24, 2018 ‘Qatar’s Sports Business District’ Aspire Zone Foundation and Qatar Financial Centre sign landmark MoU paving the way to establish ‘Qatar’s Sports Business District’ Oct 14, 2018 Spain’s national athletics team begins training camp at Aspire Zone Foundation Oct 09, 2018 Aspire Zone Foundation organises the seventh edition of Aspire Torch Staircase Run Oct 07, 2018 Large turnout at AZF and HMC’s “Donate Blood, Save Life” campaign Sep 12, 2018 President of US Chamber of Commerce Visits AZF/Aspetar Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) signs MoU with the Texas Health Resources (THR) The New Partnership aims to create a sports medicine Centre of Excellence in North Texas May 22, 2018 AZF signs MoU with the Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD) Mar 15, 2018 AZF at the 12th Annual Qatar University Career Fair Jan 03, 2018 2017 marks a year of unprecedented achievements for Aspire Zone Foundation AZF’s three member organisations are getting closer each year towards achieving their vision of becoming the reference in sports excellence worldwide by 2020. Aspire Zone Foundation’s year culminates with the Best Sports Organisation 2017 award. Jan 01, 2018 German Champions set to play friendly against Al-Ahli SC at Aspire on January 6th Nov 29, 2017 Aspire Zone Foundation named Arab Best Sports Organisation The accolade is testament to ‘The Aspire WAY,’ a mantra which champions superhuman effort in the pursuit of tangible results across the foundation. Feb 15, 2017 Qatar's Minister of Culture & Sports in AZF’s National Sport Day Activities Large crowds enjoyed a refreshing experience due to the cooler weather during National Sport Day celebrations in Aspire Zone this year. A number of prominent officials and dignitaries attended on the day to show their support for the development of sports and sporting activity in the country. These included the Minister of Culture and Sports, HE Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali, popular former Qatari athlete Captain Talal Mansour, and several of Qatar’s most promising young Olympians. Feb 08, 2017 Professional experience in Aspire Zone on National Sport Day Aspire Zone Foundation is offering sport and fitness enthusiasts in Qatar a chance to sample the experience of being a professional athlete for a day, providing access to world-class pitches, and the opportunity to make use of incredible facilities and state-of-the-art venues during National Sport Day 2017. Feb 04, 2017 Quality family time: focus for AZF’s NSD celebration All eyes will be on Aspire Zone on the 14th of February, as the Foundation and its affiliated member organisations prepare to launch one of the biggest National Sport Day celebrations in Qatar, laying on a programme that offers the perfect blend of sporting activities and family fun. For its sixth annual NSD celebration, Aspire Zone Foundation will introduce a number of unique sporting activities, available in Qatar for the first time. These include several innovative Eastern and European sports, tailored and presented in a way that appeals to local preferences and expectations. Jan 28, 2017 AZF Unveils its Programme for the Sixth Annual National Sport Day Aspire Zone Foundation’s (AZF) National Sport Day (NSD) celebrations are rapidly taking shape as the NSD organising committee at AZF puts the final touches to this year’s programme of activities. The activities are being organised by AZF and its member organisations: Aspire Academy, Aspetar, and Aspire Logistics and will include more than 25 unique events for all members of the community to enjoy. Moreover, AZF will host more than 18 entities participating in NSD celebrations. As with previous years, 2017’s plans prove that AZF really does offer something for everyone, no matter their age or level of fitness. Jan 16, 2017 Academic Program for Talented ِAthletes Qatar's sport sector partners up with QU to start new academic programme. Dec 04, 2016 Fahad Al Hadad named ‘Qatar’s Strongest Man’ for second year running Now in its fourth year, Aspire Zone Foundation’s annual competition to find Qatar’s Strongest Man has drawn to a close with Qatari participant Fahad Al-Haddad crowned as champion in the Qatari nationals category for the second year running. In the expatriates’ category, Kenyan contestant Cristopher Oketch secured a well-deserved win after a remarkable show of strength in the truck pulling challenge. Nov 28, 2016 30 young tennis enthusiasts complete “Discover Tennis with Aspire” The “Discover Tennis with Aspire” training programme successfully drew to a close on Friday. Organised by Aspire Zone Foundation, the programme was attended by 30 youngsters between the ages of six and nine. The programme ran from October 02nd to November 25th and took place on the Outdoor Tennis Courts in Aspire Zone. Nov 23, 2016 Aspire Zone Foundation honours IAU 50km World Championship volunteers Aspire Zone Foundation has organised an honouring ceremony to celebrate the volunteers who contributed to making the IAU 50Km World Championship a huge success. Nov 13, 2016 Aspire 360 Experience Oct 06, 2016 A Festival of Elderly Care in Aspire Park In cooperation with Aspire Zone Foundation, Qatar Foundation for Elderly People Care is hosting a public festival on Thursday, 6 October 2016, in Aspire Park (behind Burgeri) upon the occasion of International Day for Older Persons. Aug 03, 2016 Sports and creativity combine in Aspire Art of Movement Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Sports’ Youth Art Centre (YAC), recently completed a series of workshops ahead of the launch of “Aspire Art of Movement,” an art exhibition which features work by twelve young Qatari artists. Jun 28, 2016 Aspire Zone Foundation connects with the local community during Ramadan Jun 08, 2016 Aspire Zone Foundation Makes Great Strides in Quality Management The primary objective of the Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) Quality Department is to create a culture in which the search for high standards is incessant, and world-class practices delivering excellence are implemented cohesively across the Foundation. Today, quality has become the compass guiding AZF’s teams as they pursue the goals of human and sports development described in the Qatar National Vision 2030, with many tangible examples of progress being achieved on AZF’s journey to 2020, by which time it aspires to be the reference in sports excellence worldwide. Apr 24, 2016 Life in Aspire App is now Available! Mar 13, 2016 AZF Supports Second Edition of Qatar International Taekwondo Open In line with its continued support of Qatar’s major sports events, Aspire Zone Foundation – in collaboration with the Qatar Taekwondo & Judo Federation – is hosting the second edition of the Qatar International Taekwondo Open, taking place on 13-15 March in the Aspire Ladies’ Sports Hall. Mar 09, 2016 AZF's Honouring Ceremony After Banks and Embassies Tournaments Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) held a gala dinner to honour the organisations that participated in and supported the Aspire Banks League and the Aspire Embassies Football Tournament, which were held over the past four months. The dinner took place on 9 March and was attended by ambassadors, bank executives, players, local media representatives and officials from AZF. Mar 09, 2016 AZF Honored for Sponsoring Qatar CSR Report 2015 In the presence of HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, President of Qatar Olympic Committee and the CSR 2015 Person of the Year, Aspire Zone Foundation was honored by Qatar University for its valuable contributions in this field and for its sponsorship of Qatar CSR Report 2015. Jan 25, 2016 Aspetar Awarded ‘Platinum’ by ACI Aspetar, the world’s leading orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital and member of Aspire Zone Foundation, has been awarded a prestigious ‘Platinum Level’ accolade by Accreditation Canada International (ACI). The award recognises Aspetar’s high safety criteria and world-class medical care and services, in accordance with best practice international standards. Jan 14, 2016 AZF and STRI to launch “Centre of Excellence” for natural turf Driven by its vision to become the reference in sports excellence worldwide by 2020, Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) has inked a partnership with the STRI Group to establish a Centre of Excellence for natural sports turf research and development, which will service Qatar’s sports facilities. Dec 20, 2015 AZF's National Day Celebrations: The Most Shared Dec 18, 2015 New smartphone application puts “Life in Aspire” within even easier reach Coinciding with Qatar National Day, this latest innovation marks the highpoint of Aspire Zone Foundation’s online and social communication achievements in 2015. Oct 14, 2015 World Boxing Champion Amir Khan visits Aspire Zone Foundation Two-time former world boxing champion and current WBC Silver Welterweight belt holder Amir Khan visited Aspire Zone this afternoon (14 October 2015), where he toured Aspire Academy and the world renowned orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, Aspetar. British born Khan was accompanied by his father and Mr. Yousuf Ali Al Kazim, President of the Qatar Boxing Federation (QBF). Oct 12, 2015 Aspire Zone Foundation participates in the sixth edition of Hamad Medical Corporation career fair Aspire Zone Foundation is pleased to announce that it is participating in the sixth edition of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) career fair, which runs for three days from October 12 until 14. Aspire Zone Foundation’s participation is in line with its ongoing efforts to encourage Qatari youth to work in sport and develop highly-skilled individuals in the areas of sport, sport science, and event management - with an overall aim of transforming Qatar into a regional sports destination. Jun 28, 2015 Aspire Zone Honors Veteran Employees