Doha: To promote volleyball and benefits of a healthy lifestyle, Aspire Zone will hold the first edition of Aspire Beach Volleyball Tournament on April 17 and 18 at its Sand Pitch.
Aspire Zone has collaborated with Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA) to host the event as it aims to diversify sporting events it has to offer the local community.
The tournament is an opportunity for residents to compete separately and will have the chance to walk away with the best beach volleyball male/female team title in front of an enthusiastic crowd.
The tournament will start with preliminary rounds during which participating teams will be divided into Group A and Group B. The first round will be played in a league format with the first of Group A taking on the second of Group B, followed by the first of Group B taking on the second of Group A.
The tournament will end with a final with two matches. The winners of semi-finals will compete for first and second place. The runners-up from semi-finals will compete for third and fourth place.
Sixty-four players are expected to take part in the tournament. The women’s tournament will be held on April 17 and the men’s tournament on April 18.
Abdulla Al Khater, Events Manager, Aspire Zone, said: “Aspire Zone is delighted to be hosting the first edition of the tournament with the ongoing support of QVA. We remain committed to organising unique events such as this one to engage the community in a fun and challenging event.”
Mohammed Ali Al Mohannadi, Secretary-General, QVA, said: “We are looking forward to building a solid relationship with Aspire Zone, which is playing a great role in sports development and promoting activities among Qataris and residents.”
The event is open to men and women aged 17 and above.
Registration is free to give all members of the community the chance to participate.
To register and secure place at the tournament, log on to www.lifeinaspire.qa as spots are expected to fill fast.
The Peninsula
