DOHA: Aspire Zone is set to launch the first edition of the Aspire Fitness Challenge as part of its efforts to support and sustain a healthy population by providing facilities and year-round community-focused sports activities.
The event will take place on three weekends in a row, on May 15 and 16, 22 and 23, and 29 and 30, at the Aspire Dome Indoor Athletics Track.
Aspire Zone is now accepting applications for participation in the Aspire Fitness Challenge. The only eligible applicants are men over 18 years of age. All entrants will undergo a physical exam to determine the 40 applicants most suitable for the challenge
During the competition, 300 adult male participants will take part in 10 activities to complete the full challenge and only 40 will be selected for the final. These will include the following: 60, 540 and 1,500 metre runs, sit ups, push ups, pull ups, stand jump, medical ball throw, rope climbing and circuit activity.
The contestant with the highest accumulated score will win the first place. Winners will be determined based on the best-recorded score of each individual. Prizes will be awarded to the winners, while the 40 qualified participants will get a number of giveaways.
“We are on an ongoing mission to continuously add new world-class events and year-round activities for the community to take part in and enjoy, while getting in shape. We are very happy to be contributing to a healthier future,” said Abdulla Al Khater, Events Manager at Aspire Zone.
Registration for the event can be done on www.lifeinaspire.qa.
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