March 4, 2025 – Doha, Qatar:
On the evening of Monday, March 3, 2025, the 11th edition of the "Ramadan Sports Festival 2025" kicked off. The festival is held annually during the holy month of Ramadan and will continue until Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
The festival is one of the most prominent sports events in Qatar, combining a competitive sporting atmosphere with the spiritual essence of Ramadan. The activities take place daily from 9:00 PM to midnight over 15 days.
A Unique Sporting Atmosphere During Ramadan
The festival is organized in Aspire Zone, one of Qatar’s premier sports venues, hosting 9 different sporting events covering a wide range of sports, including football, basketball, tennis, squash, and more. The events cater to men, women, and individuals with special needs, all in a lively and engaging atmosphere that aligns with the spirit of Ramadan.
The festival provides a great opportunity for participants to test their athletic skills in a competitive and enjoyable environment while promoting sports awareness among participants and spectators. This event serves as a sports hub bringing together athletes from various nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
24 Teams Compete in the Embassy Football Tournament
One of the festival’s highlights is the Embassy Football Tournament (Teams), featuring 24 embassies divided into 8 groups representing different countries worldwide.
The tournament includes teams from Arab, Asian, and European nations, ensuring thrilling and competitive matches. The group divisions are as follows:
- Group 1: Tunisia, Tajikistan, Malaysia
- Group 2: Jordan, Nepal, Syria
- Group 3: Somalia, China, Mali
- Group 4: Iran, Qatar, Algeria
- Group 5: Iraq, Chad, Eritrea
- Group 6: Spain, Afghanistan, Ethiopia
- Group 7: India, Indonesia, Sudan
- Group 8: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kenya, Thailand
The first day of the tournament delivered exciting results. The Tunisian Embassy team defeated the Tajikistan Embassy team 8-2, while the Jordanian Embassy team secured an 8-2 victory over the Nepal Embassy team. Additionally, the Chinese Embassy team won comfortably against the Somali Embassy team with a 3-0 score.
The tournament will continue until March 18, 2025, at Field 4 in Aspire Zone, where participants will compete in a vibrant atmosphere of sportsmanship and excitement, reflecting the diversity and competitiveness of this grand event.
Outstanding Results in the First Round of the Men's Tennis Championship
The Men’s Tennis Championship, held from March 3 to 9, 2025, at the Ladies’ Sports Hall tennis courts, witnessed intense matches in its first round. The results were as follows:
- Alex Smerwa defeated Ranier Maungko (9-0).
- Mohammed Al Thani won after Simone Eliantonio withdrew.
- Diego Christopher Lailai achieved a thrilling victory against Tariq Awad (9-7).
- Abdel-Moati Aboulkheir beat Mohammed Fahim (9-4).
- Rawad Ajeeb won against Khalid Abdulmalik (9-2).
- BJ Tabu won against Ron Dendi Sorino (9-8).
- Ismail Aladag won against Maud Collin due to withdrawal.
- Mohammed Al-Sharawi won against Rodrigo Eidolan due to withdrawal.
Sports Event Schedule
Men’s Competitions
- Embassy Football Tournament (Teams)
- Period: March 3-18, 2025
- Venue: Field 4
- Target Audience: Men (18+ years)
- Corporate Football Tournament
- Period: March 4-16, 2025
- Venue: Field 4
- Target Audience: Men (18+ years)
- 3x3 Basketball Tournament (Teams)
- Period: March 6-9, 2025
- Venue: Ladies’ Sports Hall
- Target Audience: Men (18+ years)
- Squash Championship
- Period: March 5-10, 2025
- Venue: Squash Courts – Aspire Dome
- Target Audience: Men (18+ years)
- Tennis Championship
- Period: March 3-9, 2025
- Venue: Tennis Courts – Ladies’ Sports Hall
- Target Audience: Men (18+ years)
Women’s Competitions
- 3x3 Basketball Tournament (Teams)
- Period: March 6-9, 2025
- Venue: Ladies’ Sports Hall
- Target Audience: Women (18+ years)
- Handball Tournament (Teams)
- Period: March 12-15, 2025
- Venue: Ladies’ Sports Hall
- Target Audience: Women (18+ years)
- Tennis Championship
- Period: March 8-12, 2025
- Venue: Tennis Courts – Ladies’ Sports Hall
- Target Audience: Women (18+ years)
- Squash Championship
- Period: March 9-13, 2025
- Venue: Squash Courts – Aspire Dome
- Target Audience: Women (18+ years)
Competitions for Special Needs
- Table Tennis for Individuals with Special Needs
- Date: March 8, 2025
- Venue: Aspire Dome (Multipurpose Hall 1)Top of Form