AZF, QSL, QPC celebrate ‘Paralympic Inspirations Day’

Doha, Qatar: Coinciding with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which falls on December 3 every year and with an aim to support this...

Doha, Qatar: Coinciding with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which falls on December 3 every year and with an aim to support this group, increase community awareness of their issues and work to care for them, Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF), Qatar Stars League (QSL) and Qatar Paralympic Committee (QPC) participated in the ‘Paralympic Inspirations Day’ on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Aspire Ladies Sport Hall, with the participation of a number of players and school students.

The events were attended by HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, former Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and HE Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari, Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library, in addition to officials from the participating entities; Abdullah Nasser Al Naemi, Acting CEO of AZF and Director General of Aspire Logistics, Khaled Ali Al Mawlawi, Acting Director General of Aspetar, Hani Taleb Ballan, CEO of QSL, Hassan Rabiah Al Kuwari, Executive Director of Sales, Marketing and Communication at QSL, Dr. Ahmed Khellil Abbassi, Executive Director of Competitions and Football Development at QSL, Dr. Hassan Al Ansari, Secretary General of QPC, and Amir Al Mulla, Executive Director of QPC.

A number of guests and dignitaries, Ooredoo Stars League players, stars and former players as well as representatives of media outlets also attended the event.

The opening speech was delivered by Ali Radhi Arshad, wheelchair champion, and Abdelkarim Hassan, player of Al Wakrah and Qatar national team, and everyone was welcomed and the importance of unifying efforts to continue to promote and support athletes from different categories in order to achieve all goals and aspirations was emphasized.