Annual School Book 2019
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Dr. Ahmed Al Emadi ...... Chairman Fawziya AL-Naama ...... Deputy Chairman Issa Mohammed Al-Ishaq ...... Member Dr. Hazem Fareed Anabtawi ...... Member Khalid Daifalla ...... Member Rashid Al-Badr...... Member Ali Harib Al Rashid ...... Member Abdurab Al Yafi’y ...... Member Abdul Rahman Jaber ...... Member Ali Fawaz Al Dwairi ...... Secretary 12 2019
Tariq Al Naama Vice President, Aspire Zone Foundation
Dear Aspire Academy graduates, The national team which succeeded in such spectacular fashion at the AFC Asian Championship consists as you know of a large group of your fellow Aspire Academy graduates. And they were of You are the 12th graduating class of academy students and join all our previous classes which have course supported throughout by the academy’s coaching, medical enriched our country’s sporting landscape and produced stars in various sports. and administrative staff. They have raised the bar and you have a lot to live up to, as we all do. This requires us all to intensify our efforts Together our graduates have built Qatar’s reputation through representing the country at a variety of and to maintain the Academy’s achievements and excellent reputation. Arab, regional and international sporting events. HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani’s praise for Aspire To reach this point required significant work and determined effort from each of you. You have been Academy in light of the remarkable results achieved by the academy’s put to the test, but you have succeeded thanks to your commitment, abilities and sacrifices. You deserve graduates, is a source of pride for all of us and a badge of honour. We now recognition and respect. have a big responsibility to live up to in meeting the expectations of our I sincerely hope that the long and arduous journey during the years that you spent at Aspire Academy has wise leadership. enriched you personally, athletically and culturally. And most importantly in terms of your appreciation for our I invite you to live with passion and enjoy this life no matter what the great nation. particular circumstances you presently find yourself in. Be patient and give your all. Find something that you are passionate about and put your hand to it. Have faith in yourself and your abilities. Through hard work and commitment, Now the ball is in your court. you will achieve your goal. Naturally there will be obstacles, difficulties, and temporary defeats. But you can overcome these through determination and grit. Former Aspire Academy alumni have gone on to compete with elite international athletes and represented Qatar at various international forums in a way that has brought praise and recognition for the role played by our academy and This academy was established to provide you with the very best technical and its graduates in achieving such success. mental grounding to enable you to fulfil your potential and develop into independent and responsible grown men.
Now it is your turn. All the best. Your graduation in 2019 has coincided with a critically important event in the history of our young academy. That is the triumph of our national football team at the AFC Asian Cup 2019 which was held in the UAE – one of the countries unfortunately taking part in the siege on our beloved nation.
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Ivan Bravo Badr Al-Hay Director General, Director of Education Aspire Academy and Student Affairs
Class of 2019, On this auspicious occasion, and to celebrate the graduates of Aspire Academy, the class of 2018/2019 which becomes the twelfth batch to graduate, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you students and parents and I pray God grant you the grace It is an honour and a privilege to address each and every one of you. Those of you who graduate today have accomplished something to continue the path of excellence that you started here at Aspire. genuinely significant and truly deserving of celebration. My entire team and I salute you all for this major achievement. I would like to refer here to Aspire Academy’s philosophy of bringing up generations of distinguished athletes who build on an In reaching this point, you have completed a demanding course of study. It is one that will transform your life in many ways. Your education foundation that modifies behavior and builds a healthy personality by adopting a system of higher values that guides education at Aspire Academy will expand the range of career paths open to you, increase your knowledge of the world and deepen education through its policies, systems and regulations. your capacity to appreciate and engage with people from different backgrounds and cultures. It has provided you with a foundation for lifelong learning. Since its establishment, the department of Education and Student Affairs has consistently achieved its objectives by overcoming barriers to success and considering the individual differences that satisfy the needs of students, psychologically, cognitively and skillfully. To this As well as congratulating you each individually for your success, I would also like to pay tribute to the family and friends who have end, we are always dedicated to recruit staff with a high level of education and training, to be able to unleash the energies and abilities of supported each and every one of our graduate students through their time at the Academy. We understand the extent of your dedication our student-athletes to offer our society distinguished athletes and individuals who adopt the highest religious and societal moral values to and support and all that you have done to enable these young men to succeed. Please know that we fully appreciate the role that you have preserve the structure of society and prevent the importation of ideas that destabilize societies. played in helping these graduates fulfil their potential and working together with us to help them complete the journeys on which they have Dear parents and graduates, we are harvesting today what was planted with honest efforts, even though the journey was full of difficulties and embarked. Congratulations to you also and thank you for your support. challenges. We have sown with water of values and ethics. Today we reap the fruits of our planting with immense pride. 2019 is a year that all of us who live in Qatar will always remember. Not only does it mark the very first time in the history of the AFC Asian Cup Today, thanks to God first, and secondly to the dedicated team of educators, we have become an icon and benchmark to educating the student that Qatar has won the finals of the tournament. Indeed, it is also the very first time that the Qatar national football team has progressed beyond athletes in the world, especially after the great sporting achievements by our beloved country Qatar at many levels where Aspire graduates have the quarter finals in any AFC Asian Cup football tournament. gone on to play a pivotal role including contributing 70% of the Qatar team that won 2019 Asian Cup. Our ambition for the near future keeps growing with more achievements still to come, God willing. What makes us particularly proud is that 70 percent of the national squad achieved their success after completing the football programme at Aspire Academy. Nine of our graduates played against Japan in the final. One of them, Almoez Ali, received two awards for the tournament’s Most Valuable Player and the top goal scorer. Fellow Aspire graduate Saad Al Sheeb was named the tournament’s best goalkeeper and Akram Afif achieved the most Dear Colleagues ... assists in the tournament. Thank you all, educators, coaches and administrators for your diligent efforts to develop the potential of our students-athletes, your efforts are Everyone at Aspire has worked extremely hard in contributing to these remarkable achievements. And I would like to express my appreciation and appreciated, and I am proud of you all. extend my congratulations to Mohammed Khalifa Al Suwaidi and all the members of the Aspire Zone Foundation for the incredible teamwork and collaboration amongst AZF’s member organisations – Aspire Academy, Aspetar, and Aspire Logistics. Teamwork and synergy are two of the key values that we aimed to instill in you during your time here at Aspire Academy. We rightly take immense pride in these values and they are critical to our long-term Dear Graduates, success. We hope you will keep all of them close to your hearts. You are the holders of flags of excellence, let your banners fly proudly in several colors from sports to education to behavior, personality and manners. As this chapter in your lives comes to a close, a world full of opportunity awaits each and every one of you. So, whether you plan to pursue a career as My most sincere congratulations and blessings, God bless you and your families. an athlete, to join the military, or follow a family tradition of going to university, enjoy yourself. Be sure to have fun and apply your unique gifts to the opportunities that await you.
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Jassem Al-Jaber School Principal
Distinguished parents, Dear graduates and colleagues ... I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere congratulations to you on this graduation, which becomes the 12th edition of this august occasion of Aspire Academy students who have become the bedrock producing stars at all levels of sports, academia and personality for our beloved nation.
Dear Parents, colleagues & Students Athletes ... To achieve our educational goals, the Department of Education has obtained quality accreditation for the Aspire School from the Council of International Schools (CIS) and next year all the departments of ESA will be exposed to the reaccreditation session, to ensure that what we do here at Aspire meets the latest internationally recognized educational standards. Our eyes today look forward to the future and we are confident that our students will not let us down and will meet the merits of the stage, we have worked from the beginning to enhance the achievement of education and sports in addition to nurturing the leadership skills in the personality of the SAs who believe in God and belong to the homeland. The ancient Chinese have compared the will of man to a cart drawn by two horses that represent mind and emotions; the two horses should move in the same direction until the vehicle moves. The commitment is the product of persuading your mind and emotions to move forward. Our dreams are great, and we work professionally to achieve them. We have plans, procedures and deadlines for every goal. We have a distinguished team, I want to express my pride in your competence, patience and willingness. Thank you for your effort and cooperation.
Dear SAs, In this age where learning is among the most important pillars on which nations depend on their development, I recommend that you continue the journey that you started at Aspire while maintaining your sports’ excellence; This is what distinguishes you from the others and remember that your home at Aspire is happy to host you and support you anytime. I reiterate my congratulations to all and God’s peace, mercy and blessings be upon you.
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Born: 18/01/2001 Athletics Joined Aspire: 2015/2016
Among the most important things I learnt while I was in Aspire Academy was organizing my time and using it in the most effective way to balance the academic and athletic aspects. Further, I improved my nutrition, maintained a healthy lifestyle and met people from all over the globe. Among my most notable achievements were mastering the English language and improving my computer skills. My ambitions after graduating are limitless. On the one hand, I intend to be a professional athlete, and on the other hand I would like to enroll in the College of Medicine to become a specialized physiotherapist. I hope my colleagues take ADNAN advantage of the opportunities available to them and I want to I thank my family and all those who supported me from coaches and teachers and a special thanks goes to Principal Jassim Al Jaber and Vice Principal Ahmed KARMOUSSI Hussain.
Adnan Karmoussi
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Coaches’ Note
Adnan developed into a strong and competent runner at middle distances during his time at Aspire Academy. He competed with some pleasing and encouraging results at 800m and 1500m as well as longer distances. He is a talented young man, who won medals locally at GCC and Arab level posting some respectable performances. He It has been a joy coaching him and he is always positive, and he deserves to succeed in his future sporting and academic career.
Teachers’ Note
Adnan is an excellent student, a hard worker and one of his great qualities is that he loves to help others. He is very curious, eager to learn and keen on making the most out of the information he gets. This attitude is going to benefit him a lot wherever the future might take him and we wish him all the best for his next step.
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Born: 20/08/2001 Athletics Joined Aspire: 2015/2016
After I joined Aspire, I was able to appreciate the values of time keeping, discipline and leading an organized life around your numerous activities. I learnt amongst other things the importance of self-reliance and hard work. During my presence at Aspire, I was fortunate enough to attain some important achievements, perhaps the highest being getting the first place in the discus throw at the Asian Athletics Championship. I achieved eight rank in the world and third in the Gulf. I aspire to be a professional athlete and enroll in the military corps. I advise my colleagues to AHMAD pay attention to their studies and maintain their sports training to reach the stage of professionalism they seek. I would like to thank my family, the Aspire management and AL-HAJ all the coaches who have cared for me over the past years. Ahmad Al-Haj
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Coaches’ Note
Ahmad showed good potential when he entered the program and grew into a hardworking and determined athlete. He made pleasing progress in his throws discuss which saw him win gold at the Asia Area qualification for 2018 Youth Olympics. Ahmad went on to acquit himself in Argentina at Youth Olympics 2018 adding on to credible performances during local, regional and international competitions he participated in. He is highly respected by his coaches, peers and opponents. He must take pride in his performance and development during his time at Aspire Academy.
Teachers’ Note
Ahmed is one of the students that the Academy is proud of. He understands that reaching the top is only possible if you are able to make sacrifices and continuously work hard. He is a good-mannered and kind student, who has accomplished a lot at his age. He clearly enjoys being part of Aspire and he gets along really well with his classmates. He made us all very proud and we wish him a great future.
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Born: 28/03/2000 Athletics Joined Aspire: 2017/2018
Aspire has had a huge impact in my life and l learnt many valuable lessons including the value of time keeping and how to balance sports and studies. I had opportunity to learn about several cultures and I understood the meaning of accepting others. During my time at Aspire, I mastered the English language and learnt French. I intend to enroll at the university to study physical education as well as pursue my sporting career. To my fellow student-athletes still at Aspire l encourage them to abide by the rules and instructions of coaches to achieve their goals and reach BASSEM professionalism. I thank my family who encouraged me, as well as my second family Aspire and all those who supported me especially the coaches, managers, teachers HEMEIDA and administrators. Bassem Hemeida
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Coaches’ Note
Bassem is a very talented athlete, who works very hard and has had some great results since he joined Aspire. In 2018, he won silver in the IAAF U-20 Athletics Championships held in Finland. He has performed remarkably well winning medals at GCC, Arab and Asian Junior Championships at 400m hurdles and 400m. He won a bronze medal in the 4 x 400m relay at the 23rd Asian Athletics Championships held in April 2019 in Qatar. He is a very focused young man whose future in the sport of athletics looks very bright.
Teachers’ Note
Bassem is a polite and well-mannered student, hardworking and ambitious. He knows exactly what he wants, has a pleasant personality and good humor. Although he has set himself high goals, he still keeps his feet on the ground. We wish him a successful future and that he achieves everything he strives for.
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Born: 27/10/2001 Athletics Joined Aspire: 2016/2017
Aspire is my second home that taught me how to be self-reliant and armed me with knowledge on how to keep time and to achieve success through perseverance. I learned French after immense effort and acquired new computer skills. I aspire to complete my university studies and enter the military corps. I advise my fellow Aspire student-athletes to follow the rules and regulations as well as take on board coaches’ guidelines to realize their FAISAL dreams. I would like to thank my family who encouraged me since joining aspire as well as teachers, coaches and BA-NOAMAN administrators. Faisal Ba-Noaman
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Faisal showed good potential when he entered the program and has become a very polite young man, for whom fairness plays an important role. As a result, he is highly respected by his coaches, peers and opponents and has played an integral part in improving his and the team’s overall performance.
Teachers’ Note
Faisal is a very organized student, who is very good in creative writing and a true leader. He is a very enthusiastic and positive young man, who is full of energy, always asking questions and loves talking about cars and football. Besides that, he also has a good sense of humor and he contributes a lot to a good classroom atmosphere.
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Born: 15/08/2001 Athletics Joined Aspire: 2014/2015
At Aspire, I learned the importance of time, how conduct my prayers timely and striking right balance between sports and studies. I qualified for the IAAF World U-20 Championships in Finland and won the Arab Championship in 200m. I aspire to participate in the 2020 IAAF World U-20 Athletics Championships in Kenya and pursue my studies at the Aeronautical College. I advise my colleagues to take advantage of their time in this academy to achieve their goals. I would like to thank my family and everyone in this JABER great facility including teachers, coaches and managers. AL-MAMARI Jaber Al-Mamari
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Coaches’ Note
Jaber has taken his sport seriously as evidenced by his punctuality and regular attendance to training and practice. He always gives one hundred percent in every training session and in every competition and it’s a pleasure to work with him. He has achieved many outstanding results during his time at the Academy at GCC, Arab Championships as well as very credible performance in sprints at the 2019 Asian Athletics Championships held in Qatar and qualifying for 2018 Youth Olympics held in Argentina.
Teachers’ Note
Jaber is a well-mannered, quick-witted and hard-working student. His relationship with his colleagues is excellent, he always shows great confidence and a good attitude towards learning. He isa friendly, cheerful person, who seems to enjoy classes and we wish him all the best in his future endeavours.
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Born: 12/1/2000 Athletics Joined Aspire: 2015/2016
Aspire has taught me to be a leader and to strike the right balance between sports and studies. I have been able to develop my personal leadership skills and improved on my time keeping remarkably well. I have achieved many sporting achievements, most importantly my ranking in the top 250 world athletes in shot put in youth category after I broke the Qatar record. I was named the best U-15 Athlete of the season and picked up an award for that. I MARZOUQ aspire to continue with my sporting career and join the army. My advice to my colleagues in Aspire is to cooperate with coaches and teachers and to continue to give of your best. I would like to thank my family and every member of AL-HAJ my second home Aspire for their support and care always.
Marzouq Al-Haj
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Coaches’ Note
Marzouq has matured into a strong athlete during his time in Aspire. He has shown very respectable improvement in his throws. He has travelled around the world experiencing cultures and different training environments and this has developed Marzouq personally. He is a model student-athlete with excellent behaviour, manners and attitude to training. He communicates in an adult way and we wish him the best in his future.
Teachers’ Note
Marzouq is the model of a true champion. He is an excellent student, has good manners, a positive attitude, is very active at classroom activities and takes advice seriously. He shows initiative when necessary and thinks before he speaks. His character is loved by everyone and we wish him all the best in the future.
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Born: 1/9/2001 Athletics Joined Aspire: 2014/2015
Joining the Aspire Academy was one of the most important achievements of my life. It has influenced me a lot, as I became able to withstand the pressures through the long daily hours of balancing studies and sports. Also, I have mastered the English language, which enables me to apply to the most prominent foreign universities. After graduating from the Academy, I want carry on with my sport and try to reach the global level. I advise my colleagues to make the MOHAMED best time of their time at Aspire. Finally, I would like to thank my family and all the teachers, coaches and administrators, who helped us balancing sports and academics in order to GOMAA become outstanding athletic champions. Mohamed Gomaa
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Coaches’ Note
Mohamed has worked hard at his athletics career and it has been a delight to work with him as he matured into a disciplined athlete during his time at Aspire. He has shown a determination and keenness that was encouraging to his peers and to himself. Mohamed scored some positive results in local, GCC and Arab athletic competitions and he is encouraged to continue working hard if he wants to succeed further at his sport.
Teachers’ Note
Mohamed is a polite and ambitious young man, who works hard on getting the best results in school and in his sport. He is interested in his studies and shows a lot of confidence in whatever he is doing. He loves his friends and is well-respected among his peers and we wish him success in the future.
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Born: 2/12/2001 Athletics Joined Aspire: 2017/2018
Balancing my time between the sports and school was definitely something I learnt at Aspire. It taught me discipline and to be serious about what I was doing and that helped me to make it to the Qatar Athletics National Team and to join Al-Arabi Club. Those were important steps for me and brought me closer to my goal to reach the world level and win a gold medal. In addition to my career in sports, I want to join the Military College. I advise MUBARAK my colleagues at Aspire to show a lot of effort and make the best of their time while they are here. Many thanks to the school administration, the teachers, as well as the sports department. They have been very supportive along AL-ABDULLA the way.
Mubarak Al-Abdulla
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Coaches’ Note
Mubarak has worked hard at his athletics career and it has been a delight to work with him as he matured into a disciplined athlete during his time at Aspire. He has shown a determination and keenness that was encouraging to his peers. Mubarak scored some positive results in local, GCC and Arab athletic competitions and he is encouraged to continue working hard if he wants to succeed further at his sport.
Teachers’ Note
Mubarak is a very polite student with high ambitions. He is always striving for the best, but he also knows that hard work is the foundation for being successful. He is a quick learner, a passionate reader and we wish him all the best in the future.
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Born: 23/02/2002 Athletics Joined Aspire: 2015/2016
After joining Aspire, my self-confidence increased. I learnt discipline and time commitment. I also learnt how to balance academic studies and sports exercising. I also got acquainted with new languages such as French and Spanish, and I mastered Arabic and English. In sports, I came third in the Gulf Championship in Qatar in 2019 and attained sixth place in Asia Championships in 2016 in Vietnam. I aspire to join Georgetown Political Science University for my studies and hope to be an ambassador in the future. I advise my colleagues who are studying at SALEH Aspire to take advantage of this golden opportunity and not to back down to reach highest positions. I thank all the coaches, teachers and administrators for great support and efforts which is part of the important role they play in BASHRAHEEL building sporting generations that raises the name of our beloved Qatar.
Saleh Bashraheel
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Coaches’ Note
Saleh has been a student-athlete who is a joy to coach because of his commitment to training and working hard. There has been pleasing development in skills and abilities as an athlete coupled by his love for his sport. This combination led him to finish in third place in Long and Triple jump in the GCC Competition which was a good result and experience for him. He should continue working hard to reach his goals. I wish him all the best for his sporting career and life ahead of him.
Teachers’ Note
Saleh is always looking for the best, striving confidently towards the top. He has a lot of confidence, good manners, perseverance, and the personality of a leader. He is a responsible young man with a very positive attitude and he loves helping others. He is a future champion and we wish him all the best in the future.
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Born: 24/04/2000 Athletics Joined Aspire: 2013/2014
Joining the Aspire Academy was definitely a huge adventure. Every day I spent at the academy, I learnt something new. Being part of this Academy is a privilege for every student- athlete and I am proud that I could represent Aspire in many camps and championships in many countries such as South Africa, France, Portugal and Japan. After graduating, I want to continue my education at university level to further develop my academic abilities. The only advice I have for my colleagues is that they should take advantage of this experience and make the most of the time they SALIM spend in this great facility. I would like to thank my family, especially my father for his guidance, my friends and all JABOUR those who helped me along the way, no matter how small. Salim Jabour
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Coaches’ Note
Salim is a hardworking and disciplined athlete who during his time at Aspire developed into a strong and competitive athlete. He has shown very respectable improvement in his sporting career. Salim was fortunate to travel round the world experiencing cultures and different training environments which he has used to his advantage in becoming a well- rounded person. He is encouraged to continue working hard if he wants to succeed further at this sport
Teachers’ Note
Salim is a smart and distinguished student, with a great and cheerful personality. During his time at Aspire Academy, he showed a big interest in his studies and has developed a distinctive personality that strives to achieve the best possible outcome of things. He is a role model for balancing school and sports very well and we wish him a lot of success in the future.
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Born: 22/08/2001 Fencing Joined Aspire: 2013/2014
Aspire taught me to take responsibility and to be disciplined, respect time and be more self-confident. It was the warm home that embraced all our dreams. During my time at Aspire, I gained new skills including learning new languages like Spanish. At the sporting level, I took part in many tournaments and won many medals locally and internationally, the most important of them were the gold and silver medals in the Arab and Gulf Championships in 2017. My ambition is to pursue my career in sports and raise the name of my beloved country, Qatar as well ALI as complete my university studies and join the military. I encourage my colleagues at the Academy to follow the rules and regulations and abide by the instructions of the coaches and administrators at this great institution. My AL-SULAITI thanks go to my family and all the teachers and coaches l had at Aspire.
Ali Al-Sulaiti
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Coaches’ Note
During his time at fencing, Ali has shown a keenness and determination to improve his skills. He worked to his capabilities both at training and in competitions and while he might have found the sport more challenging than he had initially thought, it was pleasing to see his willingness to try his level best. We wish him success in his sporting and academic career.
Teachers’ Note
Ali is a young man with the personality of a leader, who is keen to reach the top. In class, he shows an excellent attitude and initiative and has no problem to speak with confidence in front of his classmates. He is always polite, calm and respectful to others and we wish him a promising future.
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Born: 4/5/2001 Fencing Joined Aspire: 2013/2014
During the time I spent at Aspire Academy, I learnt the meaning of commitment, time keeping and balancing sport and studies. I became better at organizing my time and be self-disciplined as well as how to show respect to everyone and take responsibility. Among my most important sporting achievements was coming first place in the Arab Fencing Championship in 2016 in Jordan. I would like to join the Military College after graduating from the Academy and pursue my university studies. I aim to be one of the intellectuals and most hardworking people to graduate from Aspire. I advise everyone studying at Aspire MOHAMMED to seize the chance of being at Aspire, an institution that breeds champions cherished by our beloved country, Qatar. I thank all those who helped me in sports and studies, especially the Academy’s administrators, teachers and AL-JABER coaches, and not to forget my family who has supported me since I started my sporting career.
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Coaches’ Note
Mohammed acquitted himself positively at his sport during his time at the academy. He showed keenness and determination to become a better fencer and made some notable progress. He is encouraged to continue working hard if he wants to succeed further at this sport.
Teachers’ Note
Mohammed is a friendly, cheerful student who seems to enjoy classes and gets along well with the other students. He clearly demonstrates leadership and knows how to hold a discussion. He is a polite and mature young man, who is not afraid to ask questions and he definitely loves his coffee.
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Born: 22/04/2001 Fencing Joined Aspire: 2013/2014
Aspire has impacted my life and taught me the value of time and how to balance sports and studies. It has introduced me to several cultures and I understood the meaning of accepting others. During my time at Aspire, I mastered the English language and learnt Spanish. I intend to enroll at the Military College and then pursue my sporting career. l encourage my fellow student-athletes to abide by the rules and instructions of coaches to achieve their goals and reach professionalism. I thank my family who encouraged SAOUD me, as well as my second family Aspire and all those who supported me especially the coaches, managers, teachers AL-MALKI and administrators. Saoud Al-Malki
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Coaches’ Note
Saoud approached his sport with energy and a cheerful spirit. He was willing to learn and better his skills at fencing. While he may have not been entirely happy with his fencing results and progress he is encouraged to continue working hard if he wants to succeed further at this sport.
Teachers’ Note
Saoud is characterized by his kindness, humor and popularity among his fellow students. He is cheerful student, who seems to enjoy classes and at times as very smart questions for his age. He is very ambitious, always tries to make the most of his potential and if he keeps this attitude, his future will be a bright one.
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Born: 28/01/2002 Football Joined Aspire: 2014/2015
Aspire has influenced my life and taught me so many things like responsibility, time keeping, sense of commitment, discipline and respect for all. It has provided its student- athletes a second home and enabled us to develop in education and sporting careers. During my time at Aspire, I participated in many training camps and four championships both inside and outside of our beloved Qatar. After completing high school studies, I aspire to enroll at Ahmed Military College and I will work hard to strike the right balance between work and university studies. I advise my colleagues to pay attention to their ABDULLATIF studies and maintain their sports training to reach the stage of professionalism they seek. I would like to thank my family, the Aspire management and all the coaches AL-ISHAQ who have cared for me over the past years. Abdullatif Al-Ishaq
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Coaches’ Note
Abdullatif is a very good offensive midfielder with huge potential. His technical skills developed a lot during his time at Aspire Academy, he has good finishing skills and he has everything a player needs to excel at this particular position. We wish him all the best for the future and hope he is doing well at his club.
Teachers’ Note
Abdullatif is a committed young man who is keen to succeed, who sets himself concrete goals and strives to achieve them with determination. He is a friendly and well-mannered student, popular among his colleagues, very confident, takes initiative and he is a great role model to others.
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Born: 6/2/2002 Football Joined Aspire: 2014/2015
Aspire has taught me a lot of things and has impacted my personal life. It has taught me patience, order and how to perform tasks on time. During my time at Aspire, I realized a lot of achievements in sports, the most important of which was winning gold and silver medals in more than one tournament. My next step is to join the army and dedicate myself full-time to football as l seek to become a professional player. I advise my colleagues to continue practicing sports and keep on studying and do their best AHMAD to reach professionalism. I would like to thank my family and all the coaches and administrators who have helped AL-MULLA me since l joined this great institution. Ahmad Al-Mulla
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Coaches’ Note
Ahmad is very good at reading the game, which is one of best attributes you can have as a midfielder. Combined with his excellent technique he has developed into a very flexible player, who is able to play multiple positions in midfield. We wish him all the best for the future and hope he is doing well at his club.
Teachers’ Note
Ahmad is a brilliant and polite young man who is passionate about studying and who loves to learn new things. He is a very good student and has proven the ability to achieve goals if he sets them for himself. He is a very calm and kind person and we wish him all the best in his future endeavours.
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Born: 13/01/2001 Football Joined Aspire: 2010/2011
When I joined Aspire, it first seemed challenging to me, as I was not used to such an environment. But I quickly felt comfortable and sensed the family-like atmosphere among my colleagues and managed to overcome the difficulties. I am proud to be able to look back atsome sporting achievements, especially in the League and at the Alkass tournaments in 2017 and 2018. After graduating, I am planning on joining the Military College to be able FAISAL to serve my beloved country in the future. My advice to current Aspire students is to be serious about what they AZADI are doing, to listen to their coaches and teachers. Faisal Azadi
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Coaches’ Note
We are very happy with Faisal’s development. He really showed that he can be a fighter – especially when he worked his way back after a serious injury, that forced him on the sidelines for 6 months. He grew a lot during his time at the Academy, he started taking responsibility on the pitch, he developed a good feeling for managing time and space on the pitch, which is quite as asset for holding midfielder like himself. He proved his skills at the 2019 Al Kass International Cup and he has all the skills to make it in the first team at his club Al Sadd.
Teachers’ Note
Faisal is a conscientious, hard-working student, who shows responsibility and is eager to participate in classroom activities. He is a distinguished student in his manners and he is skillful in dealing with his teachers and fellow students. Most of all, he loves being part of Aspire and he is really passionate about his sport.
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Born: 10/12/2001 Football Joined Aspire: 2013/2014
Aspire has taught me a lot of good things that have helped me in organizing my life and my day as l became more self- disciplined and conscious of my responsibilities. I received a certificate of appreciation from Mr. Bader Al-Hay and I learnt French since the seventh grade. I aspire to pursue my studies at Qatar University and be a professional footballer with Al Sadd Club. I wish that all Aspire student- athletes students take advantage of the opportunity of being enrolled at the academy to achieve all their academy IBRAHIM and sports goals. I thank my family and all the teachers and staff at Aspire and I thank HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani who ensured the twinning of education and sports is AL-SAEED the heart -beat of Aspire Academy. Ibrahim Al-Saeed
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Coaches’ Note
What sticks to the mind is that every time Ibrahim made a mistake on the pitch, he immediately corrected it, which tells a lot about his competitive spirit. For a right back he was quite athletic, a gifted footballer, who improved a lot over time. If he keeps up his commitment and keeps his focus he definitely has the chance to make his way to the first team of Al Sadd.
Teachers’ Note
He has a passion for learning and easily processes new information. He is initiative and has leadership what will enable him to succeed in the future. He treats others with respect and is popular among his peers. We see him achieving all his dreams and ambitions and thereby becoming someone who is going to inspire other people along the way.
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Born: 20/02/2002 Football Joined Aspire: 2010/2011
Aspire had a huge impact on my life. It taught me to respect the others and balance studying and doing sports. I learnt a lot about time management and do my prayers on time. One of the most important achievements I made during my time at Aspire was joining the Qatar U-20 National Football Team. I improved my English language skills significantly and acquired the skills to speaking in front of the public. After graduating from the Academy, I intend to continue my sporting career and become a professional as well as join a university to study business administration. My advice to my colleagues is to trust in the guidance of their JASSEM coaches and teachers that are doing their best to help you to reach professionalism. I would like to thank my family and all staff members of Aspire for their help, assistance AHMED and care. Jassem Ahmed
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Coaches’ Note
Jassem is one of the players we are extraordinary happy with, because he developed into a mature player, who can play multiple positions in midfield. For Instance at the 2019 Al Kass International Cup he played as left center back. He always wants to become better and therefore always listens carefully to his coaches’ comments. The technically strong player who has a great future ahead of him and hopefully he will get an opportunity to prove himself in the first team of Al Arabi soon. If he keeps up his good work ethics he could become an important player for his club and his home country.
Teachers’ Note
The secret of Jassem’s success is his beloved personality, his self- confidence, and his boundless ambition. He deals with others in a very respectful way, which explains the strength of his social relations with his colleagues and teachers. He is a hard-working and ambitious young man, who works diligently to achieve the best and wish a lot of success in the future.
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Born: 26/04/2001 Football Joined Aspire: 2013/2014
Aspire made me a different person. Thanks to my time here, my self-confidence increased a lot and I am able to fully rely on myself. I also became more disciplined and I learnt to arrange my time effectively. I managed to balance education and sports and overcome fatigue and hardship. It is my ambition to become an international football player and further develop my individual skills to be able to represent Qatar well. Furthermore, I also want to pursue my education at university by studying electrical engineering. My advice to my colleagues is to commit and apply their coaches’ instructions in order to JASSIM become professional players that raise the flag of Qatar high. I would like to thank my family as well as teachers, coaches and all the members of the administration for all AL-NAJJAR the care and support during my time at Aspire. Jassim Al-Najjar
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Coaches’ Note
Never judge a book by its cover. Jassim might be introvert in his personality, but when he gets the ball, he is quite the opposite, because the skills and the power that the left winger shows on the pitch are delightful to watch. He made a great development during his time at Aspire Academy, he has huge potential and if he keeps up the good work we might eventually be able to see him playing as a professional.
Teachers’ Note
Jassim is a smart person, beloved by his classmates for his great character and respected by everyone. He is a very responsible person, who performs what is required of him perfectly and he successfully overcame the difficulties he faced in education and turned out to be an excellent student.
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Born: 18/01/2001 Football Joined Aspire: 2018/2019
I am grateful to Aspire for giving me the chance to get to know a lot of countries and people of different nationalities. Being here also taught me to be disciplined, respect rules and take responsibility. While I was with the Academy I constantly improved and eventually got the opportunity to train with the first team of my club. After graduating I intend to pursue my studies at university and to keep up my career as a first-class athlete. I want to thank Aspire KARAM Zone Foundation, which has provided us with everything a professional athlete needs. I am also grateful to my family, HEDRICH my colleagues and all teachers and coaches. Karam Hedrich
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Coaches’ Note
Karam has an interesting story to tell. Before he joined Aspire Academy as goalkeeper, he actually used to be a volleyball player. Lately he shifted to football and you can see that he is very passionate about his new sport. He is like a sponge – eager to get as much feedback and information as possible, so he can implement it into his game. He is definitely a good listener and always a hundred percent committed in every training session. With this kind of attitude, he is going to be successful in whatever path he is going to choose.
Teachers’ Note
Karam is a hardworking, respectable and polite student, appreciated by everyone and popular among students. He is a good listener, but also a fascinating public speaker and combined with his ambition to succeed in everything he does, we think that he has a bright future ahead of him.
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Born: 27/02/2001 Football Joined Aspire: 2017/2018
Aspire has greatly impacted my life as it filled my time with studies and sports, training camps and tournaments. At Aspire, I learned to sacrifice some of my desires for success and victory. I attained a track record of sporting achievements, most notably the MIC Championship win in Spain. My dream after graduation is to study at the university, pursue my sport to become a professional player. My advice to my colleagues still studying at Aspire MOHAMED is to seize the chance of being a student-athlete at Aspire and continue working hard to be champions the country would be proud of. I thank my family and everyone in this AIASH great facility. Mohamed Aiash
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Coaches’ Note
Mohamed is a true leader on and off the pitch. He is a center-back with a strong character and great attitude, which he proved in the 2019 Al Kass International Cup: After being sent off in the first game, he overcame this setback, and came back even stronger in the next game he was allowed to play after his ban. He is already part of the Qatar U20 national football team and since he plays an important position we hope he keeps up his good work, so he is going to have a great future ahead of him.
Teachers’ Note
Mohamed is a respectable and well-mannered student with good social skills. He is a quick learner, a responsible young man and eager to improve continuously in his studies. He is always in a good mood, obviously enjoys being here at Aspire and he loves discussing about football.
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Born: 28/03/2001 Football Joined Aspire: 2010/2011
Aspire is my second home from which l was fortunate to learn and receive knowledge and understanding. I now have a good understanding of the meaning of perseverance and facing the hardships of life with determination. I count learning French and mastering English language oratory skills in front of the public among my major academic achievements during my time at Aspire Academy. My ambition is to pursue my studies and go as far as l can with my sporting career. My advice to fellow Aspire student-athletes is to take advantage of the chance and opportunity of being at Aspire and do your best at sport MOHAMED and studies. I would like to thank my family who supported me all the time and all the teachers, coaches and sports ALASHWAL administrative staff. Mohamed Alashwal
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Coaches’ Note
Mohamed is very valuable for this group, because he always acts as a real professional, shows a hundred percent every training and keeps his focus, even if he might not be a starting player. That’s what makes him so special, because you know that when you need him, he is available and will get the job done. He is one of the most complete goalkeepers we have ever worked with and we wish him all the best for whatever the future holds for him.
Teachers’ Note
Mohamed is characterized by his good manners and his strong social relations with his colleagues. He is a role model in diligence and commitment and he is keen on mastering his work to the fullest. He has the qualities of a leader, high ambitions and he is heading towards a promising future.
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Born: 3/4/2002 Football Joined Aspire: 2018/2019
At Aspire Academy I learnt discipline, commitment, respect for others, teamwork, the effective use of my time, challenging the odds and looking to the future with optimism. I was able to excel in English and representing the Academy at the Model United Nations program was definitely something I will always remember. After graduating, I look forward to being a professional football player and to represent Qatar on senior level. and a player in Qatar national team. In addition, I am planning to stay in education and enroll at a university. My advice to students is to pay attention in their training sessions and MOHAMMAD their lessons in order to reach the highest level. I thank the Aspire administration and all the teachers and coaches who supported our journey to serve as examples for future ALSUKHUN generations. Mohammad Alsukhun
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Coaches’ Note
As a striker, he is always very present on the pitch. He never hides, is very active – it’s definitely no fun playing against him asa defender. He is definitely a hard worker, eager to get better and willing to listen to feedback. Great team spirit, willing to go the extra mile if it helps the team effort. If he keeps working hard we might be able to see him frustrate defenders in the Qatar Stars League.
Teachers’ Note
We are definitely going to miss Mohammad’s smile in the classroom. He is such a polite and kind student, who gets along well with everyone. We lose a classy young man, who is very ambitious, curious and who is used to work hard in order to achieve his goals. He has proven leadership skills and acted as a role model for fellow student-athletes at Aspire.
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Born: 20/11/2001 Football Joined Aspire: 2010/2011
Aspire has had a big impact in my life. The Academy taught me self-confidence and responsibility as well principles of respecting time and self-reliance. I won various football tournaments with Aspire something l am very proud of. I also benefited from the coaches who worked with me and the administrators who taught me to be disciplined in my praying pattern. I would like to pursue my sporting career, and my ambition is to represent the national team in Gulf, Arab and international Championships. I also want MOHAMMED to pursue my studies at university. I advise my colleagues currently at Aspire to respect and abide by the rules of the Academy. I thank my family who provided me with care, AFIFA and the teachers, managers and administrators at Aspire. Mohammed Afifa
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Coaches’ Note
Mohammed is a player with a good set of skills, who is very strong with the ball and clever when it comes to find solutions in difficult situations. He reads the game well, which enables him to be an option for offensive or defensive midfield. With determination and hard work he has the potential to be outstanding and to become an important player at his club.
Teachers’ Note
Mohammed is a kind and hard-working student with a strong determination to excel in whatever tasks he has in front of him. He is cooperating well with others and can easily build good social relations through his friendly character. Mohammed is loved and respected by everyone and we all pray for his success and happiness.
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Born: 10/3/2001 Football Joined Aspire: 2017/2018
After joining my second home Aspire Academy, my personality has changed, and I learned how to take responsibility and how to balance sports and studies. During my football career at Aspire, we won the MIC Cup in Spain. At the academic level, I acquired new skills and different languages, such as English and Spanish. I aspire to study at university and pursue my professional football career. I want to tell my colleagues still studying at Aspire that it is a blessing and must be embraced fully because MOUZ Aspire is a beacon that illuminates the path of champions. I want to thank my family, who has always supported me and gave me the motivation and the energy to keep going to the Academy, and I also thank the coaches, teachers and ABDALLA every member of Aspire.
Mouz Abdalla
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Coaches’ Note
Mouz is definitely a “glue player”, because he gets along with everyone on the team, is always in a good mood, leads by example and therefore he is an absolute asset and very important for the team-spirit. It is a real pleasure to work with him, as he works hard to get better, listens carefully to instructions and feedback and he has the qualities for a bright future in the Qatar Stars League.
Teachers’ Note
Mouz is a true gentleman - polite, respectful, mature, positive and unselfish. He is a leader and well-respected by his peers. He is very committed and ambitous, he loves to ask questions to find out more and he is eager to participate in discussions. To us, he is also very valuable in the classroom, because he likes to help and mentor fellow classmates.
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Born: 18/07/2001 Football Joined Aspire: 2013/2014
Aspire has taught me the importance of time, punctuality, accepting the others and dealing with difficult situations, and it has made me a self-confident person. Our victory in the MIC Championship in Spain and joining the U20 national team were among the highlights of my sporting achievements while academically l count acquiring English language proficiency among my successes. My ambition is to follow my studies at the university and pursue my sporting ambition to play for Qatar first national team. My NAIF advice to my colleagues is to keep training and follow the guidance of coaches and teachers. I thank my family and AL-HADHRAMI all the administrators, managers and all the sports staff. Naif Al-Hadhrami
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Coaches’ Note
Naif is a real success story. He used to play as a center-back, but due to his talent for organizing the game and his technical skills we decided to put him into offensive midfield and he immediately showed that this was the right decision. He loves to compete, loves to be challenged and keeps a cool head in difficult situations. He is a true warrior on the pitch and is already part of the Qatar U20 National Team. Naif offers the complete package that is required to become a successful football player and hopefully we are going to see a lot from him at his club, Al-Rayyan and in the Qatar National Team in the future.
Teachers’ Note
Naif is a good-mannered and very popular student. Everyone who knows him loves him and it is really entertaining and engaging to have a conversation with him. People around him feel comfortable. Naif is someone who takes initiative, he has good instincts to make the right decisions and he is going to do very well after graduating.
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Born: 21/12/2001 Football Joined Aspire: 2016/2017
Since joining Aspire, my self-confidence has increased a lot and the time I spent here was very precious to me. I started to understand the meaning of preserving time and balancing studies and sports, which was positively reflected on my grades in school. Also, my conversation, writing and listening skills evolved as well my level of the English language. It is my overall goal to be part of the Qatar National Football Team in the 2022 World Cup to raise Qatar’s flag high. In addition to a career in football, SALEM I am also planning to enroll at the Aeronautical College to realize my second childhood dream. I thank every member of my second family, Aspire Academy and everyone who contributed to our education in terms of sports or personal AL-JAMAANI development and I ask God to reward everyone.
Salem Al-Jamaani
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Coaches’ Note
Salem is a very fast and aggressive player – exactly what we need from a striker. He has always been a role model when it comes to attitude, responsibility and commitment in training. He easily adapts to new environments, has a good understanding of the game and he is someone you can rely on as a coach. Unfortunately, he suffered a serious injury during his time at Aspire Academy to put a sudden stop to his good development. We wish him all the best for whatever comes next in his career.
Teachers’ Note
Salem is a hard-working student, responsible and always eager to perform his duties in the best possible way. He is a very active student who has a strong personality that pushes him to take the initiative. He is a fast learner and always seeks to excel and challenge the odds.
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Born: 1/6/1999 Football Referee Joined Aspire: 2016/2017
At Aspire, I learnt about self-reliance balancing education and sports and I grew as a person. I acquired many skills during my studies at Aspire that I am going to benefit from in the future such as public speaking, arithmetic, mathematics and reciting the Quran. I am ambitious to become a successful international referee and represent the State of Qatar well. I also look forward to enrolling at the College of Civil Engineering to continue my studies and eventually serve my beloved country. I advise my friends ASIL to keep training and studying hard and to take advantage of this golden opportunity. I thank everyone at Aspire from the bottom of my heart, especially the Principal, Mr. Jassim Al-Jaber, and all the teachers, administrators AL-SEARI and officials who contributed to my development.
Asil Al-Seari
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Coaches’ Note
Asil was selected for the referee program, because he showed great interest in football and a career as a referee could his path. During his time at Aspire, he received the opportunity to get an insight into what being a referee is all about and learnt some skills that are essential to become a top-referee.
Teachers’ Note
Asil is a smart and hard-working student who has good manners and respect for others. He has a strong personality, is a very curious young man and quite social. He has high ambitions, but never loses sight of the reality right in front of him. Asil is an ambitious young man with a bright future ahead of him.
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Born: 21/04/2001 Football Referee Joined Aspire: 2017/2018
After joining the Academy, my life changed, and I became a responsible and self-confident person who knew the value of time. I managed to strike the right balance between sports and studies. I gained considerable experience when I travelled to Belgium to officiate football matches for different age groups in 2018. After graduating from the Academy, I will work with the Qatar Football Referees Committee. I will also pursue my studies at Qatar University. I advise my colleagues to pay attention to their studies and JABER sports at the same time to reach the top in their careers and bring honor to beloved country Qatar. I extend all thanks to my family and all the staff of Aspire Academy AL-ATAWI and my classmates and wish them every success. Jaber Al-Atawi
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Coaches’ Note
Jaber is a very talented assistant referee who has already officiated at many matches in the Qatar Stars League. He is a hard worker, always on time for training, eager to improve his skills and his attitude is outstanding. If he keeps up the good work, he has the potential to become a FIFA referee.
Teachers’ Note
Jaber is an intelligent student what he has proven in his years of studying at Aspire. He is a friendly, cheerful student, who seems to enjoy classes and gets along really well with the other students. Jaber is a polite and ambitious young man, who seeks to be a champion in whatever he is doing and we wish him all the best for the future.
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Born: 27/08/2000 Football Referee Joined Aspire: 2012/2013
Aspire taught me the real value of time, which was crucial to balance sports and studies. Further, I realized the meaning of responsibility and respect, which had a huge influence on my athletics career, as I reached the Qatar Star League as a first-class referee and won the “Best Referee Award”. My plan after Aspire is to join the Army and continue to work as a referee. My advice to fellow Aspire Academy students is to be focused on studies and sports training and strive to reach the highest you can to represent the MOHAMMED beloved State of Qatar in the best possible way. Finally, I would like to thank my family and all the educational and AL-DOSARI athletic staff for their support during my time at Aspire. Mohammed Al-Dosari
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Coaches’ Note
Mohammed has proven his potential during his time at Aspire Academy and gained a lot of experience as a referee officiating games of the Qatargas U-23 League. This league is a good platform for young referees like him and if he puts in the right effort he will probably go on to officiate games in the first division.
Teachers’ Note
Mohammed is a polite and nice student, who treats others with respect and maintains good social relations. He possesses the potential for academic excellence and has proven leadership skills during his years at Aspire. We are going to miss him and wish him a lot of success in the future.
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Born: 9/6/2001 Football Referee Joined Aspire: 2016/2017
Aspire taught me a lot of things that affected my personal life, such as patience, order and time management. In terms of my athletic development, I made great experiences including a trip to Belgium where I had the opportunity of refereeing football games. I was also chosen as the youngest Qatari referee to run a match in the Qatari league. My future plan is to study in Great Britain and eventually to become a full-time referee. I advise my colleagues to keep practicing sports and take care of studies and do MOHAMMED their best to reach the highest positions. I thank my family and all the coaches and administrators who helped us in HUSSAIN the previous period. Mohammed Hussain
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Coaches’ Note
Mohammed was selected for the referee program, because he showed potential and interest to work in football. During his time at Aspire, he received the opportunity to get an insight into what being a referee is all about and learnt some skills that are essential to become a top-referee.
Teachers’ Note
Nothing seems to able to stress Mohammed and his insistence on overcoming the odds makes him a champion seeking to reach highest positions. He is a well-mannered, cheerful person, who is on good terms with everyone. He has the character of a leader combined with a good sense of humor.
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Born: 8/12/2001 Golf Joined Aspire: 2013/2014
After joining Aspire Academy, I learnt about the importance of taking responsibility and making decisions, especially after participating in the Leadership Development Program and volunteering for initiatives, such as the organization of the Model United Nations Conference. There are some achievements I am particularly proud of, such as winning the gold medal at the Gulf Championship and the silver medal at the Arab championship. My ambition is to get to the stage of professional sports and continue my education at the College of Engineering at Leeds University for ABDULRAHMAN Sustainable Energy. My advice to my colleagues is to take advantage of what the academy provides to become a sports champion, because this is a unique opportunity. I also thank my family, administrators and teachers for their AL-DEHAIMI assistance, guidance and care.
Abdulrahman Al-Dehaimi
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Coaches’ Note
Abdulrahman has developed into a competent and respectable golfer after putting in some hard work and willingness to learn. He is a self-confident young man who has been a delight to coach. He has a good future in the sport and is encouraged to keep working hard on his game if he wants to succeed even further at golf.
Teachers’ Note
Abdulrahman is a respectable student who has the ability to solve problems and agility in decision-making. He is a self-confident young man with a strong determination to succeed in whatever he is doing. He has good communication skills, he is good at working within the team, setting plans and goals for his future. He is definitely a good role model and sets a great example for the rest of his colleagues.
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Born: 25/08/2001 Golf Joined Aspire: 2013/2014
After I joined the Academy, my life definitely changed. I learnt to balance between studies and sport, I gained self- reliance and learnt about leadership, discipline and the value of teamwork. In the school, my participation in the Leadership Development Program was an opportunity I cherished a lot. In sports, I won the bronze medal at the Arab Juniors Championship and the bronze medal at the Gulf Championship for individual teams. I advise my fellow students to keep up their hard work in sports and in school. AHMAD I thank my family and all the members of Aspire Academy such as housing administrators, managers, teachers and coaches, who took care of me and supported me to develop AL-MATAWAH and reach the high level I am right now. Ahmad Al-Matawah
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Coaches’ Note
Ahmad has been eager to learn and better his golf skills and competence and he was able to achieve this during his time at Aspire Academy. It was pleasing to see his willingness to try his level best at this sport and a joy to coach him. We wish him success in his sporting and academic career.
Teachers’ Note
Ahmad is a polite student, hard-working and excellent in his studies. He makes every effort to get the best results and is highly respected among his colleagues. He has potential to become a real leader and we wish Ahmad a prosperous future full of excellence and success.
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Born: 10/1/2001 Golf Joined Aspire: 2013/2014
Aspire is my second home from which I learnt a lot and acquired knowledge as well as build my athletic skills. It made me more aware of my responsibilities. Among my achievements l made academically, I learnt French and mastered the English language. In sport l won the first place in the Gulf Championship and third place at the Arab golf tournament. My ambition is to continue my sporting career and further my studies. I also want to work hard enough to join the Military College. I advise my colleagues still studying at Aspire to take advantage of the opportunity of ALI enrolling at Aspire. I would like to thank all the teachers, administrators and coaches for what they gave me on this journey, as well as my family who supported me till I AL-HAJRI reached this stage. Ali Al-Hajri
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Coaches’ Note
Ali has a pleasing attitude to golf and has made good strides in his game. One of his best skills is that he has a lot of heart for his sport and he has a fighter’s spirit. Golf is a technical sport and Ali has steadily improved his ability at golf. He has performed well in competitions and, if he continues down this path and gains more experience with more training he will improve even further. It has been a pleasure coaching him at golf.
Teachers’ Note
Ali Khamis is a polite and well-mannered student with the character of a leader. He is quite mature for his age, takes his education seriously and has a real positive attitude towards his studies. He is keen on questioning and exploring things and we hope that he keeps this positive quality.
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Born: 9/5/2001 Gymnastics Joined Aspire: 2014/2015
During my time in this great academy, I learnt about discipline, respecting others and the value of time. Among the most important achievements I made was the ninth place at the World Youth Championships, as well as two silver and three bronze medals at the Arab championship. After graduating I want to carry on with my sporting career and become a professional athlete, and at the same time enroll at university. I advise my fellow students to take advantage of this golden opportunity, because being here is a unique privilege. I thank all the teachers and coaches, ABDULLA and I thank my father who was keen to support me on this path. A special thanks to my mother. Unfortunately, she passed away before I graduated, but she had always supported me and gave me advice I am still benefiting AL-HARITH from until today. Allah have mercy on her.
Abdulla Al-Harith
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Coaches’ Note
Abdulla has developed into one of the promising young gymnasts currently emerging in Qatar. He managed to put together some impressive results in various competitions locally in the GCC and Arab region all built up on a positive and professional attitude. One of his best skills is that he has a lot of heart for his sport and he has a fighter’s spirit. He has a good future in the sport and is encouraged to keep working hard if he wants to succeed even further at gymnastics.
Teachers’ Note
During his time at Aspire, Abdulla has shown true leadership skills and he is very good in addressing the public. He has a strong work ethic, he spares no effort to achieve the best results and is probably the most competitive student in the class. We wish him success in his sporting and academic career.
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Born: 29/04/2001 Gymnastics Joined Aspire: 2014/2015
Aspire taught me all good values, especially respecting teachers and being kind to young ones and to deal politely with the elders. It helped to become an outgoing personality. I learnt from the teachers’ life experiences and their tips will help me in my daily life. On the athletic side, I can look to many great moments, especially in 2015, when I won two gold medals, two silver and a bronze at the Arab Gymnastics Championships. Thanks to my time at Aspire, I will be able continue with my education and be a professional athlete after graduation. My advice to my HOSAM colleagues is to take advantage of this opportunity that anyone in the world dreams of. I thank my family and all the managers, administrators, teachers and coaches, and I IBRAHIM wish them all the very best. Hosam Ibrahim
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Coaches’ Note
Hosam has improved remarkably well as a gymnast during his time at Aspire Academy. He worked hard and listened, followed and executed his coaches’ instructions to the general development and betterment of his gymnastic skills. He put together some impressive results in various competitions locally in the GCC and Arab region all built up on a positive and professional attitude. He has a good future in the sport and is encouraged to keep working hard if he wants to succeed even further at gymnastics
Teachers’ Note
Hosam can be easily characterized by his great sense of humor and his very distinctive smile. He is a quick-witted and kind young man with a lot of leadership skills. He is also quite confident, a fast learner and he works very hard and focused to achieve his goals.
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Born: 18/06/2001 Gymnastics Joined Aspire: 2014/2015
Aspire Academy made me understand the meaning of discipline, I learnt to overcome obstacles and strike the right balance between studies and sports. I have benefited a lot since I joined Aspire, especially when it comes to improving my English language skills. I took part in many championships, including the Arab Championship, the World Championships and the Asian Championship and I was able to win three gold medals and five silver medals. I wish my fellow student-athletes to be successful and I advise them to attend all the training sessions and school RASLEN classes and follow the guidance of their coaches and teachers. I thank God for the opportunity that I had here, I thank my family and the Aspire staff, who played a role in SAOUD my development to this very day. Raslen Saoud
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Coaches’ Note
Raslen is a very smart athlete who has made tremendous progress in gymnastics. He made his debut at the 12th FIG Artistic Individual Apparatus World Cup 2019 and acquitted himself very well. He has grown into one of the most promising young gymnasts in the country and his development during his time at Aspire Academy has really been pleasing. He is very organised and, thanks to his great skill set and understanding of gymnastics, it is possible that he will have a bright future in gymnastics.
Teachers’ Note
Raslen is an excellent student who has worked hard and left a beautiful mark in our academy. He is very committed and always strives to improve himself. If he keeps up his exemplary attitude, he will have a successful future ahead of him wherever his path is going to take him.
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Born: 25/03/2001 Shooting Joined Aspire: 2015/2016
Since I joined Aspire, I have felt a radical change in my life. This has been reflected positively on my personality and taught me the importance of having a balanced and educated world view that makes me look forward to a prosperous future where l will confidently interact and integrate within society. I address my dear colleagues, student-athletes at Aspire and advise them to be determined to reach their targets, and to follow the instructions of coaches and teachers to achieve their goals. I thank my family, all teachers, coaches and all the staff at Aspire, who have made every effort to assist me reach this advanced ABDULAZIZ level both at the athletic and academic levels. AL-ALI Abdulaziz Al-Ali
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Coaches’ Note
During his time at shooting, Abdulaziz showed a keenness and determination to learn and improve his skills. In short time he became a leader of the Junior Rifle National Team and participated in the 6th International Sports Games “Children of Asia” in Yakutsk, Russia, where he finished 8th in the Air Rifle event. He worked to his capabilities both at training and in competitions and while he might have found the sport more challenging than he had initially thought, it was pleasing to see his willingness to try his level best. We wish him success in his sporting and academic career.
Teachers’ Note
Abdulaziz is an enthusiastic learner, who seems to enjoy school. He tackles classroom assignments, tasks and group work in an organized manner. He is a respectable student, who is a good observer and who responds well to feedback. He has a calm and serious personality and he has huge ambitions for the future, for which we wish him all our best.
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Born: 9/3/2001 Squash Joined Aspire: 2013/2014
At Aspire, I learned a lot of values beneficial in life, including respect, self-confidence, responsibility, maintenance of prayers and commitment to sports exercises. During my career at Aspire, l was part of the team that won the Gulf Championship. Academically I was able to improve my English and learnt French as well as computer skills. I am looking forward to pursuing my studies and joining the Military College and I advise my colleagues still at Aspire to take advantage of their enrolment at this great academy, ALI which is a producer of champions who raise high the name of our beloved country Qatar. I thank my family and all the teachers, administrators, coaches and all those who helped AL-DOSARI me in the past years. Ali Al-Dosari
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Coaches’ Note
During his six years as part of the Aspire squash program Ali developed into a player with exceptional speed and agility as he matured physically. A likeable team member Ali was also a Qatar junior representative on several occasions at GCC level. Ali has shown that he has the ability to achieve future success if his motivation matches that of his natural ability. We wish him luck in the next phase of his life.
Teachers’ Note
Ali is a beloved and cheerful student, who grew into a mature, wonderful, all-rounded person. He is very good in socializing and cares a lot about the feelings of people around him. He always has a smile on his face and we wish him all the best in the future.
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Born: 28/12/2001 Squash Joined Aspire: 2013/2014
What I learnt during my time at Aspire are skills that are going to benefit me a lot in the future. Definitely, I started to understand the value of time, which was essential to be able to organize my life thoughtfully. I mastered public speaking and now I am able to speak in front of a huge crowd without getting nervous. On the athletic side, I made many great memories including my outstanding performances at tournaments in Hungary and Portugal. Besides continuing my professional career in my sport, I intend to enroll at the Aeronautical College, which has been one of my childhood dreams. I advise Aspire students RASHID to be committed to sports training and attending school to achieve their ambitious goals. I also want to take this opportunity to thank my family and all the members of the AL-HARIB Aspire family, the teachers, coaches and administrators for the constant support.
Rashid Al-Harib
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Coaches’ Note
As a shy grade 7 student Rashid developed into one of the program’s strongest players during his first 4 years at Aspire. During this time Rashid helped the Qatar Under 15 team to victory at GCC level for the first time and had many good performances internationally in European and Asian junior competitions. His biggest improvements and best performances always came about following periods of consistent training and purposeful application. These are also the qualities that are required to bring him success off court as he moves into the next chapter of his life.
Teachers’ Note
Rashid’s ambitions are sky high, which is no wonder since one of his big goals is to become a pilot. He is a very good student and much appreciated by his classmates and teachers. He is a respectful individual with strong communication skills combined with good manners and we hope he keeps aiming high in the future.
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Born: 29/09/2001 Table Tennis Joined Aspire: 2013/2014
The time at Aspire Academy influenced me in many ways, it taught me a lot about discipline, time management, responsibility and many things from which I have benefited in my life already. Among my most important achievements was the first place in the Qatar Championship and the second place in the Arab Championship. In the future, I intend to become a professional table tennis player and represent my country on international level. Also, I want to continue being an educated athlete by joining the College of Engineering. I advise my colleagues to keep praying and pay serious attention to their studies and sports. Only ABDULAZIZ with this level of determination, they will be able to reach the highest positions. I want to thank my family for their constant help and support and the Academy’s teachers, AL-HAJAJI coaches and management of their constant guidance.
Abdulaziz Al-Hajaji
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Coaches’ Note
Abdulaziz has been a delight to coach at table-tennis. He is a very respectful and nice person. During the past two years when we worked together his game has developed a lot. I’m very confident that whatever next step he will take, he will have a very good future. He should continue build his life around his good values and continue be respectful and coachable.
Teachers’ Note
Abdulaziz is an exceptional student, keen on continuous learning and making the most of the information he receives. He is very curious and is always asking a lot of questions. Never gets stressed, has a great approach to studies and loves to be challenged. We wish him all the best for the future.
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