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Coordinates: 25°1605N 51°2637E / 25.268071°N 51.443605°E / 25.268071; 51.443605
 

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Aspire Academy
أكاديمية أسباير
Map
Former namesASPIRE Academy for Sports Excellence
LocationAl Rayyan, Qatar
Coordinates25°16′05N 51°26′37E / 25.268071°N 51.443605°E / 25.268071; 51.443605
Opened2004
Website
aspire.qa

25°16′05N 51°26′37E / 25.268071°N 51.443605°E / 25.268071; 51.443605 Aspire Academy (Arabic: أكاديمية أسباير, romanizedAkādīmiyat 'Asbāyr) is a sports academy based in the Aspire ZoneinQatar,[1] founded in 2004 with the goal to scout and help develop Qatari athletes, whilst also providing them with secondary school education.

History

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Aspire Academy graduates in 2012

Aspire Academy was established by an emiri decree, No. 16 of 2004,[2] as an independent government-funded agency that reported directly to the Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani through the heir apparent, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani.

Later, an emiri decree – no.1 of 2008[3] – incorporated the Aspire Academy as a strategic business unit (SBU) into the new, parent organization of Aspire Zone Foundation. Despite the switch from an independent government body to an SBU, the original purpose and objectives of the Aspire Academy remained the same.

On 17 November 2005, the Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani led an opening ceremony of the Aspire Dome, essentially signaling the global announcement of Aspire Academy as an international institute of high standing. Over the years, it has received international recognition.[4][5][6]

Aspire own Spanish team Cultural Leonesa[7] and Belgian team K.A.S. Eupen. In August 2017, Spanish side Atlético Astorga FC announced links with Aspire Academy. The link up saw some Aspire based players join the club.[8] As of 3 January 2018, Aspire also have an official partnership with Leeds United in England.[9] They also have a satellite academy in the African country of Senegal.[10]

In January 2019 and January 2020 the complex hosted the Match Premier Cup friendly tournament.[11]

In September 2023, the Aspire Academy and Qatar Football Association (QFA) signed a cooperation agreement to further develop the coaching education system and enhance their joint expertise.[12][13]

Achievements

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Aerial view of the Aspire Dome and the academy's football pitches

Football

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In 2014, the Qatar U-19 national football team, composed solely of Aspire Academy student-athletes, won the 38th edition of the AFC U-19 Championship in Myanmar, for the first time in Qatar's history.[14][15] With the same Aspire players, the senior side managed to win the nation's first ever AFC Asian Cup in the 2019 edition.[16]

Athletics

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Mercy Njue (3 May 2017). "Aspire Academy: Unlocking the potential of Qatar's youth". Retrieved 18 January 2018.
  • ^ "Emiri Decree, No. (16) 2004 - Aspire Academy for Sports Excellence Establishment". Almeezan.qa. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  • ^ "Emiri Decree No. (1) 2008 - Aspire Zone Foundation establishment". Almeezan.qa. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  • ^ "Messi lauds facilities at Aspire Academy". Archived from the original on 21 January 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
  • ^ "QFA | Qatar Football Association - FC Bayern Munich to Camp in ASPIRE…". archive.is. 9 September 2012. Archived from the original on 9 September 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  • ^ Bennett, Tom (30 December 2011). "Aspire Academy: Qatar's Future of Football - Back Page Football Back Page Football". Backpagefootball.com. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  • ^ "Aspire-owned Cultural Leonesa hope to shock Real". 25 October 2016. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
  • ^ "Aspire gives players and coaching staff to Atlético Astorga". Desde La Grada. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
  • ^ "LEEDS UNITED LAUNCH ASPIRE ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP". Leeds United A.F.C. Archived from the original on 4 January 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
  • ^ Academy, Aspire. "Aspire Football Dreams". aspire.qa. Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
  • ^ "PariMatch Premier Cup". 22 July 2021. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  • ^ "QFA and Aspire Academy join hands to bolster coaching education". 5 September 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  • ^ "Qfa And Aspire Academy Join Hands To Bolster Coaching Education". 5 September 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  • ^ "U-19 National team". Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  • ^ "Qatar football moving in right direction, says coach Sanchez". 17 January 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  • ^ "Qatar welcomes Asian Cup football champions home".
  • ^ "IAAF: Barshim beats Bondarenko in Brussels with Asian high jump record – IAAF Diamond League | iaaf.org". Iaaf.org. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  • ^ Bull, Red. "Barshim wins Diamond League & breaks new records". Red Bull. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  • ^ "IAAF: Athlete profile for Mutaz Essa Barshim". Iaaf.org. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
  • ^ "Abdulla Mohd al Tamimi | Professional Squash Association". psaworldtour.com. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  • ^ "Aspire Academy athlete Ashraf El-Seify sets new world junior record in Barcelona". Qatarisbooming.com. 19 July 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
  • ^ "IAAF: Athlete profile for Ashraf Amgad Elseify". Iaaf.org. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
  • ^ "IAAF: Report: men's hammer throw – IAAF World Junior Championships, Oregon 2014 | iaaf.org". Iaaf.org. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
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