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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