The tournament targets young players aged 10 to 14 and has become a key Ramadan platform for nurturing grassroots talent.
Doha, Qatar: The third edition of the Al Thumama Ramadan Tournament kicks off tomorrow evening at Al Furjan Stadium, continuing a community football tradition that has gained momentum over the past two years.
Organised in cooperation with the Qatar Sports for All Federation, the tournament targets young players aged 10 to 14 (born between 2012 and 2016) and has become a key Ramadan platform for nurturing grassroots talent in a competitive yet educational setting.
Chairman of the Organising Committee Hassan Al Ishaq, who also serves as a Municipal Council member, confirmed that all preparations have been finalised to deliver a smooth and successful third edition.
He said the tournament continues to build on past achievements, with a focus on encouraging youth participation and promoting sportsmanship, discipline and teamwork.
Opening night will feature three matches starting at 8:00pm. Doha take on Turki Bin Abdullah in the first game, followed by Al Wajba against Al Zaeem. The evening concludes with Al Rayyan facing hosts Al Thumama.
Three matches will be played daily throughout the tournament at Al Furjan Stadium.
This year’s competition includes 13 teams divided into two groups. Group A features Doha, Turki Bin Abdullah, Al Wajba, Al Zaeem, Al Rayyan and Al Thumama. Group B includes Al Dafna, Al Shaab, Al Waab, Medical Care, Palestine, Abu Nakhla and Al Shahaniya.
Interest was high, with 39 teams applying to participate. After technical review, 26 teams were excluded for not meeting requirements, leaving 13 sides to compete.
Al Ishaq praised the strong community engagement and the federation’s support, stressing that the tournament aims to strengthen community sport and make neighbourhood playgrounds safe, attractive spaces for children, in line with the country’s broader vision of developing young sporting talent.
