Doha: A dozen of teams are set to compete in the fifth edition of the “Aspire Jam” street basketball tournament scheduled to be held on March 26.
The tournament is part of Aspire Zone Foundation’s continuous efforts to promote a sports culture among members of the local community and encouraging them to adopt healthy lifestyles.
The teams which will participate in the tournament, will comprise five players each aged 17 years and above.
The competition will take place at the Aspire Park parking area near the Aspire Zone Foundation headquarters.
The matches will be played between 3:00pm to 7:00pm.
Commenting on the tournament, Abdullah Al Khater, Events Manager at Aspire Zone Foundation said: “We strive at Aspire Zone Foundation to give all members of the community the opportunity to partake in different forms of physical activity and encourage them to take up sports. “
“The tournament represents a new opportunity to encourage young people to unleash their talents through a fun sporting activity, and contributes towards the Foundation’s efforts to promote healthy lifestyles among members of the local community,” he added.
The tournament makes up one part of a year-round programme of activity that we organise as part of our efforts of promoting fitness and health in Qatar”.
To add further excitement to the day, the Lords of Gravity international group will be preforming an incredible mix of acrobatic and basketball moves that reflect strength, flexibility, and endurance.
More information on the tournament rules and regulations can be obtained from website: www.lifeinaspire.qaThe Peninsula
