Doha: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) and the Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee (Q22) signed an agreement today confirming Q22 as a Strategic Partner for the Qatar Universities Football League and School Leagues for the 2013-14 season.
The signing ceremony took place at Al Bidda Tower and was attended by Khalid Al Kuwari, Director of Marketing and Communications for the QFA and Nasser Al Khater, Executive Director of Communications and Marketing for Q22.
“The QFA is pleased to welcome the Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee as a Strategic Partnerforthe Qatar Universities Football League and School League,” Al Kuwari said here yesterday.
“We thank Q22 for their support and are delighted to be working with them on these significant community tournaments that aim to achieve greater community participation in football and sports,” he added.
He added: “The QFA plays a pivotal role in laying the foundation for community football. Organising these tournaments showcases the QFA’s efforts in nurturing football culture in Qatar, particularly amongst youth.”
Al Khater said: “We firmly believe that hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup can act as a positive catalyst for increasing youth participation in football in our nation. Universities and schools are important civic institutions and have the potential to play an important role in encouraging more young men and women to play football, with the added incentive of representing their place of study. We are proud to partner with the QFA on this initiative as we work together to ensure that the power of football is harnessed for the benefit of our local communities.”
Organised by Qatar Foundation, in collaboration with the QFA, the action-packed tournament kicked-off on October 24 and will run until November 30. The competition takes place on the football pitch outside Qatar Foundation’s Recreation Centre, with matches involving 17 teams from 12 colleges and universities held every Thursday and Saturday.
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