March 7, 2025 – Doha, Qatar:
The 11th edition of Ramadan Sports Festival 2025 continues to offer an exceptional sporting experience under the Ramadan lights at Aspire Zone, Qatar’s premier sports destination. Since its launch on Monday, March 3, 2025, the festival has attracted a large number of participants and spectators alike and will run until March 18, 2025, making it a key event in the annual sports calendar.

The festival features competitions in 9 different sports, including football, basketball, tennis, and squash, along with events dedicated to people with special needs, reflecting the inclusivity of the festival and engaging a broad spectrum of the community.

The events take place daily from 9:00 PM until midnight, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and fair competition. The festival provides an ideal platform for athletes to test their skills in a top-class sporting environment.

Beyond its sporting aspect, the festival contributes to raising awareness about sports and promoting a culture of physical activity within the community, making it a well-rounded event that embodies the spirit of cooperation and unity that characterizes the holy month of Ramadan.

Embassies Football Championship (Teams)

The excitement and competition continued in the Embassies Football Championship, a key event of the Ramadan Sports Festival 2025. The fourth day of the tournament witnessed highly competitive matches, with the following results:

• Jordan defeated Syria 3-1
• Somalia defeated Mali 4-1
• Algeria defeated Iran 5-1

Group Standings:

• Group A: Tunisia leads with 6 points, followed by Malaysia and Tajikistan (0 points).
• Group B: Jordan tops the group with 6 points, followed by Syria and Nepal (0 points).
• Group C: China and Somalia are tied at 3 points, while Mali remains scoreless.
• Group D: Algeria leads with 3 points, followed by Qatar and Iran, each with 1 point.
• Group E: Chad leads with 3 points, while Iraq and Eritrea has no points.
• Group F: Spain tops the group with 3 points, followed by Afghanistan (0 points). Ethiopia’s results have been removed.
• Group G: India leads with 3 points, followed by Indonesia (0 points). Sudan’s results have been removed.
• Group H: Bosnia and Herzegovina leads with 3 points, followed by Kenya (0 points). Thailand’s results have been removed.

The championship continues to offer a high level of competition, with more thrilling matches expected in the coming days.

Aspire Sponsors and Institutions Tournament

The Aspire Sponsors and Institutions Tournament has been filled with excitement this year, featuring 8 teams divided into two groups, ensuring a highly competitive environment among the participating teams.

Group Allocations:

• Group A: RCA-Al Awalia, Finance Department (Ashghal), Road Management Center (Ashghal), and Assets Sector 1 (Ashghal).
• Group B: Assets Sector 2 (Ashghal), Aspire Zone Foundation, Buildings (Ashghal), and Al Awalia.

Latest Match Results:

• RCA-Al Awalia defeated Finance Department (Ashghal) 10-1
• Assets Sector 1 (Ashghal) won against Road Management Center (Ashghal) 6-5
• Aspire Zone Foundation dominated Assets Sector 2 (Ashghal) 11-1
• Al Awalia secured a 5-2 victory over Buildings (Ashghal)

The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals, with the final match set to take place on March 16, 2025, promising an intense showdown between the best teams.

Decisive Matches in the Men's Tennis Championship

The Men’s Tennis Championship, running from March 3 to March 9, 2025, at the Women’s Sports Hall, is entering its crucial semifinal stage on Saturday, March 8, 2025 after a series of thrilling matches.

Players Who Qualified for the Semifinals:

• Alexey Smirnov defeated Mohammed Al Thani 9-0
• Abdelmoty Aboulkhair won against Diego Christopher Lailai 9-1
• Rawad Ajeeb secured a victory over Paul Jay Topo 9-0
• Mohammed Al Shirawi triumphed over Ismail Aladag 9-3
• Ziad Samira defeated Ahmed Agha 9-4
• Mykhailo Roshkovski overcame Vladislav Smirnov 9-1
• Ahmed Al Shami beat Fathallah Al Gharbawi 9-1
• Mohammed Al Shirawi: Tennis is Thriving at Aspire

Tennis player Mohammed Al Shirawi expressed his joy at participating in Ramadan Sports Festival 2025, stating:
"This is a unique experience held in a beautiful Ramadan atmosphere, with top-notch organization. It’s the perfect setting for competitive sports and athletic development."

He also thanked Aspire Zone Foundation for their support in highlighting the sport of tennis and organizing high-quality sports events, which enhance the game’s popularity and help players refine their skills.

Strong Start for Women’s 3×3 Basketball

The Women’s 3×3 Basketball Tournament, taking place from March 6 to March 9, 2025, at the Women’s Sports Hall, kicked off with intense matchups:

• Al Gharafa 1 defeated HEAT 10-6
• Al Gharafa 2 edged past BULLS 8-7
• HOOPS 2 triumphed over ASHGHAL WARRIORS 11-6
• HOOPS 1 beat RAVENS 11-6
• HEAT won against ASHGHAL WARRIORS 8-6
• BULLS defeated RAVENS 13-7
• Al Gharafa 1 overcame HOOPS 2 15-11
• HOOPS 1 beat Al Gharafa 2 10-7
• HOOPS 1 secured a victory over BULLS 10-7
• Al Gharafa 1 defeated ASHGHAL WARRIORS 11-9
• Al Gharafa 2 triumphed over RAVENS 12-10

Additionally, the Women’s Tennis Championship will take place from March 8 to March 12, 2025, and is expected to showcase an exciting level of competition among top female tennis players.

Meanwhile, the Special Needs Table Tennis Championship will kick off on March 8, 2025, at Aspire Dome (Multipurpose Hall 1), further emphasizing diversity and inclusivity in the festival.

Yousef Al Maliki: Thrilled to Participate in Aspire Festival

Squash player Yousef Al Maliki expressed his excitement about competing in the 11th edition of the Ramadan Sports Festival, saying:
"The tournament features strong competition from all participants, reflecting the high level of play and enthusiasm. I am grateful to Aspire Zone Foundation for their continuous support in promoting squash and encouraging sports culture, particularly during the blessed month of Ramadan."