First Edition Of Beach Sports Festival Kicks Off At Aspire Park

Doha, Qatar: The first edition of the Beach Sports Festival 2025 has officially kicked off, hosted by Aspire Zone Foundation at the sand court in Aspire Park from April 20 to April 26, 2025. The festival is organized in partnership with the Ministry of Sports and Youth and the Qatar Sports for All Federation.

The festival's opening day witnessed an impressive crowd, highlighted by a vibrant opening ceremony that featured the introduction of the sporting events and a welcome speech expressing gratitude and appreciation to all supporters and participants of this sporting occasion

The festival takes place daily from 4pm to 9pm and includes three main beach sports:

- Beach Football, under the supervision of the Qatar Football Association

- Beach Volleyball, under the supervision of the Qatar Volleyball Association

- Beach Tennis, under the supervision of the Qatar Tennis and Squash Federation

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The competitions feature male athletes (18 years and above), under the supervision of the respective sports federations, competing for valuable prizes dedicated by the foundation for the winners of the top positions

All matches are held at the sand court in Aspire Park, which is considered one of the top beach sports venues in the region. It has previously hosted the Queen & King of the Court Beach Volleyball Finals and the Beach Volleyball World Tour Finals. The court accommodates up to 600 spectators and includes three sub-courts, each measuring 50 meters by 30 meters.

Day 1 Results:

. In Beach Football:

Ittihad Al-Shurta 2 defeated Madinat Khalifa 0

Simsamah 2 defeated Al-Mirqab 0

Al-Nasr 2 defeated Shabab Al-Ain 0

. In Beach Volleyball:

Al-Nasr 5 defeated Al-Shahaniya 1

Shabab Al Doha 8 defeated Al-Uwaynah 1

Ittihad Al Doha 4 defeated Leabaib 1

The entry to the festival is free of charge and includes a variety of side activities held alongside the main events.

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