March 6, 2025 – Doha, Qatar:

The excitement and competitive spirit continue with the 11th edition of the "Ramadan Sports Festival 2025", an annual event organized by Aspire Zone.

The festival is a prominent sports event that combines the spirit of the holy month with the joy of sports. Running until Tuesday, March 18, 2025, from 9:00 PM to midnight, the festival offers a variety of sports competitions, including football, basketball, tennis, squash, and more, catering to men, women, and people with special needs.

The festival provides a comprehensive sports experience, featuring a wide range of sports and entertainment activities that cater to all age groups, fostering a sense of community and social bonding. The event sees broad participation from professional athletes and amateurs alike, alongside interactive activities that allow spectators to enjoy a unique sports experience.

Aspire Zone aims to promote a healthy and active lifestyle during the holy month and encourage individuals to practice sports regularly. The festival also serves as an opportunity to strengthen social ties within the community through friendly sports competitions.

Special Tournament for Employees

Starting on Friday, March 7, 2025, a special football tournament for Aspire Zone employees will take place to enhance teamwork and collaboration in a competitive yet friendly environment.

The tournament will feature teams representing different departments, engaging in thrilling matches organized according to a structured schedule, with prizes awarded to the winning teams.

This tournament offers an ideal opportunity to boost physical fitness and strengthen social connections among employees in an enjoyable sports setting.

Intense Competition in the Men’s Tennis Championship

The quarter-final lineup for the Men’s Tennis Championship, held from March 3 to March 9, 2025, at the Ladies Sports Hall tennis courts, has been finalized.

• Ahmed Al-Agha defeated Abozeid Okazi (9-8).
• Ziad Samaira won against Dustin Yap (9-3).
• Vladislav Smirnov beat Mohammed Al-Sirafi (9-1).
• Mykhailo Roshkovsky advanced after Hendro Prasetyo withdrew.
• Ahmed Al-Shami triumphed over Gustavo Tomazoli (9-1).
• Fathallah Al-Gharbawi secured victory against Lionel Isidro (9-8).
• Zubair Khan defeated Anas Al-Haj (9-1).
• Ante Romić progressed after Nelson Joo withdrew.

Embassies Football Tournament – Day 3 Highlights

The third day of the Embassies Football Tournament, which features 24 teams divided into eight groups, witnessed thrilling matches and remarkable results.

• India triumphed over Indonesia (9-2).
• Bosnia and Herzegovina secured victory against Kenya (6-3).
• Tunisia defeated Malaysia (4-2).

The next round of matches, scheduled for Friday, March 7, 2025, will feature:

• Eritrea vs. Iraq
• Ethiopia vs. Spain
• Sudan vs. India

The tournament, held at Field 4 in Aspire Zone, will continue until March 18, 2025.

Group Stage Draw Results

The tournament's groupings are as follows:

• Group A: Tunisia, Tajikistan, Malaysia
• Group B: Jordan, Nepal, Syria
• Group C: Somalia, China, Mali
• Group D: Iran, Qatar, Algeria
• Group E: Iraq, Chad, Eritrea
• Group F: Spain, Afghanistan, Ethiopia
• Group G: India, Indonesia, Sudan
• Group H: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kenya, Thailand

Exciting Squash Championship – Men’s Division

The Men’s Squash Championship, running from March 5 to March 10, 2025, at the Aspire Dome squash courts, witnessed intense competition among players.

The following players have advanced:

• Youssef Al-Maliki, Samiullah Sajid, Khalid Al-Naas, Ali Mansour, Haitham Joudeh, Ali Durrani, Aasim Mirza, Ridwan Reza, and Ziyad Rahim.
• Suhail Riaz advanced after Hussam Al-Mazin withdrew.
• Mohammed Aftab progressed after Yahya Al-Abbasi withdrew.
• Sergio Gutierrez Moya qualified following Sayed Shah’s withdrawal.
• Rahul Dominic moved forward after Pravul Tiko withdrew.

Key Match Results:

• Saleh Zaman defeated Mohammed Al-Kharraz (3-0) (11-6, 11-4, 11-8).
• Amalan Ganishan triumphed over Basser Bin Yahia (3-0) (11-0, 12-10, 11-0).
• Abdul Wahab Khan won against Nader Miskin (3-0) (11-6, 11-3, 11-5).

The Ramadan Sports Festival 2025 continues to deliver thrilling matches and engaging activities, reinforcing Aspire Zone’s commitment to promoting health, fitness, and community spirit.