(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Aspetar, the orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital in Qatar, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Samla Qatar to provide medical support for Qatari athletes that are taking part in the international Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) running competition, which will take place in Oman for the first time between November 26 and December 3.
The MoU was signed by Aspetar's acting chief executive officer Dr Abdul Aziz al-Kuwari and Samla Qatar CEO Azzam al-Mannai. As per the agreement, Aspetar will provide comprehensive medical assessments tailored to meet the needs of each of the three Qatari participants and will assist the athletes to maximise their performances.
The long-distance trail running event by UTMB will see an international field of 300 runners take on a non-stop rugged 137km (85mile) course over the varied and mountainous terrain of Oman's Jebel Akhdar. UTMB was created in 2003 in Chamonix, France, and has quickly grown to become the 'World's Summit of Trail Running.
Earlier this year, Aspetar provided medical support to 200 athletes competing in the Samla race. The race involved a series of challenges over a 200km trek that began in Zekreet and ended at Zubara Castle. The challenges included running, shooting, swimming, cycling and kayaking.
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