Doha, Qatar: A large public turnout and vibrant Ramadan atmosphere, the competitions of the Ramadan Sports Festival 2026, organized by Aspire Zone Foundation, officially kicked off yesterday.
The festival continues to cement its position as one of the most prominent sporting events during the holy month in Qatar.
The festival runs from February 22 to March 6 daily from 8pm until midnight. It features a comprehensive program of tournaments and competitions hosted across the Foundation’s various venues, reflecting the growing sporting and community engagement witnessed at Aspire Zone year after year.
The event aligns with the Foundation’s strategy to promote physical activity and foster a healthy lifestyle during the holy month of Ramadan. It offers a comprehensive sporting experience that combines fair competition, community participation, and family engagement, in line with the Foundation’s sporting and humanitarian mission since its establishment.
The strong launch of the competitions highlighted the significant interest the event enjoys among both participants and spectators, driven by the diversity of tournaments and the wide range of targeted categories. The festival serves as an inclusive platform bringing together different segments of society.
Spanning 12 consecutive days, the festival features 11 sports and fitness events targeting men, women, youth, and persons with disabilities—reflecting its diversity and inclusivity across both competitive and community-based sports.
The program includes the “Embassies” and “Aspetar” football tournaments, men’s, women’s, and youth basketball competitions, table tennis for persons with disabilities, swimming competitions at the Hamad Aquatic Center, Aspire Academy’s beach volleyball tournament at the academy’s outdoor courts, the women’s padel tournament at Padel In courts, and the women’s futsal championship.
The festival program also features the Family Night Run, organized in cooperation with the Qatar Sports for All Federation at Aspire Park, adding a strong community dimension and reinforcing the concept of sport as a lifestyle that brings families together in a healthy and safe environment.
The “Embassies” Football Tournament has attracted wide attention. Its matches are held at Pitch No. 5 from February 22 to March 6, with the participation of 24 teams divided into eight groups.
