Doha, Qatar: Aspire Academy’s Global Summit landmark 10th annual edition has kicked off in the heart of Qatar’s desert at the Regency Sealine Camp. The two-day summit is a platform for Aspire in the World Fellows community that brings together 50 sporting bodies, including clubs, federations, and leagues. The event is focused on sharing insights into performance and science as well as developing the future of the game.
The opening day it featured a Masterclass from Ajax coach and former Aspire coach Francesco Farioli, as well as Star Chats with French coach Rudi Garcia and Al Duhail boss Christophe Galtier. Those were followed by some workshops and a round table discussion for the delegates. The 2024 Summit was officially opened by Aspire Academy’s Director General Ivan Bravo with welcoming remarks from Professor Valter Di Salvo, the Executive Director of the Aspire Academy Global Summit.
The duo addressed not only the Aspire in the World Fellows but also other invited guests from local clubs, sponsors and VIPs, including Omar Al Jaber, Acting Chief of the Tourism Development Sector & Director of Shared Services. Ivan Bravo talked about the advantages that Aspire Academy, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, has when it comes to developing players. “Aspire has time to get to know players over several years, and those players get to know not just each other but the staff.
That kind of bond and understanding leads to success, as we have witnessed with Qatar winnin.