Aspetar Continues Its Leadership in Supporting Community Sports and Promoting Healthy Lifestyles During Ramadan

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Published March 3rd, 2025 - 05:47 GMT

Aspetar Continues Its Leadership in Supporting Community Sports and Promoting Healthy Lifestyles During Ramadan

Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, continues to play a pivotal role in supporting community sports activities and promoting healthy lifestyles during the holy month of Ramadan. This commitment underscores Aspetar’s dedication to fostering community sports and enhancing the culture of health and fitness, becoming a vital companion for athletes and the public on a balanced, healthy Ramadan journey.

Aspetar leads the Ramadan sports scene by providing comprehensive medical support for numerous Ramadan sports events, including the Al Kass Football and Padel Tournaments and the Ramadan Festival at Aspire, along with a series of diverse sports competitions. Aspetar’s active presence reflects the hospital’s vision of playing sports an integral part of community life and encouraging everyone to adopt healthy and active lifestyles.

Aspetar offers athletes and the public its distinguished guide for physical activity during Ramadan, which is considered a reliable scientific reference. This guide serves as a compass, guiding individuals on how to maintain their physical fitness and enjoy safe and effective sports activities during the holy month.

For the fifteenth consecutive year, Aspetar launches its “Healthy Ramadan” campaign through local media and Aspetar’s social media platforms, featuring a variety of television programs, sports, and health tips and guidelines presented in an interactive and engaging manner. This awareness campaign reflects Aspetar’s commitment to effective community engagement, providing valuable information to help individuals make the most of Ramadan in terms of health and sports.

Additionally, Aspetar’s scientific journal has released a special Ramadan issue, featuring a collection of scientific research and studies conducted by Aspetar researchers on fasting and sports, as well as nutrition and mental health.

Background Information

Aspetar

Aspetar is a world leading specialised orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, and the first of its kind in the Middle East. Since 2007, with a world expert team, the hospital has provided top-level comprehensive medical treatment to all athletes in a state-of-the-art facility that sets new standards internationally.

In 2009, Aspetar was accredited as a “FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence”. In 2013, Aspetar was adopted as a reference collaborator centre by the Gulf Countries Council (GCC) Health Ministers Council and “IOC Research Centre for Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health” in 2014.

In 2015, Aspetar has been recognised as the “IHF Reference Centre for Athlete and Referee Health”. In 2017, Aspetar was awarded World Health Organization’s Patient Safety Friendly Hospital-Level 3 designation.

In 2018, Aspetar – Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital was officially awarded Diamond Level accreditation status by Accreditation Canada. This is the highest level of accreditation award possible under the program and awarded to highly committed and quality-oriented organizations that monitor outcomes, use evidence and best practice to improve services. Aspetar is now the first hospital in the State of Qatar to be awarded this coveted Diamond Level Status. Aspetar is a member–organisation of Aspire Zone Foundation, Qatar’s innovative sports and healthy lifestyle destination.