Aspetar is Official Medical Partner for AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

Aspetar is Official Medical Partner for AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™

Doha: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced Aspetar, a prestigious orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, as the Official Medical Partner for the ongoing AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™.

In conjunction with the Local Organising Committee, the partnership will see Aspetar deliver comprehensive medical care for all players involved in the sixth edition of the prestigious U23 tournament.

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S-final - Preview: Japan v Iraq

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

S-final - Preview: Japan v Iraq

Doha: Radhi Shenaishil will make victory the priority as his Iraq side take on Japan in the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Monday, when one of Asia’s three guaranteed berths at the Olympic Games will also be on the line.

The Iraqis have bounced back with three wins in a row after losing their opening match of the tournament against Thailand to reach the semi-finals, and Shenaishil admitted results have taken precedence over playing style since that surprise first day defeat.

S-final - Preview: Indonesia v Uzbekistan

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

S-final - Preview: Indonesia v Uzbekistan

Doha: Indonesia are determined to extend their involvement in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™, with the Southeast Asian side aiming to create more history when they face Uzbekistan in the semi-finals at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium on Monday.

The debutants have been a revelation, advancing to the knockout stage at Australia and Jordan’s expense before stunning Korea Republic in the quarter-finals. In Uzbekistan, however, they will face their biggest challenge yet.

Japan's Fujita, Iraq's Tahseen rally teammates

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

Japan's Fujita, Iraq's Tahseen rally teammates

Doha: Joel Fujita shrugged off concerns fatigue could derail Japan’s hopes of advancing to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ final ahead of their last four meeting with Iraq at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Monday after needing extra-time to see off Qatar in the previous round.

The Japanese eventually prevailed with a 4-2 win over the tournament hosts and Fujita, who played every minute of the quarter-final, stressed he has fully recovered ahead of what he expects will be a demanding semi-final clash.

Witan, Rakhmonaliev ready for Indonesia-Uzbekistan showdown

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

Witan, Rakhmonaliev ready for Indonesia-Uzbekistan showdown

Doha: As they prepare to meet in the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ on Monday, Witan Sulaeman and Umarali Rakhmonaliev are relishing the opportunity to create more history. 

For tournament debutants Indonesia, the encounter at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium presents them with the opportunity to become the seventh different side to reach the final in history as well as end a 68-year absence from the Olympics. 
 
Meanwhile, 2018 champions Uzbekistan can take another step towards becoming the first two-time winners of this competition and also seal a maiden qualification for the Olympic Games.
 
It is a showdown that Witan and Rakhmonaliev, both sturdy heads on young shoulders with plenty of experience, are ready for. 

AFC and Aspetar sign MoU to promote oral and dental health for Asian footballers

Wed, 03 May, 2023

AFC and Aspetar sign MoU to promote oral and dental health for Asian footballers

Doha: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has partnered with Aspetar, a prestigious orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital and one of FIFA and AFC Medical Centres of Excellence, to establish a ground-breaking initiative focused on the oral and dental health of footballers in Asia. 

The two organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on both education and research programmes aimed towards the safety of players.

Aspetar recognised as AFC Medical Centre of Excellence 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Aspetar recognised as AFC Medical Centre of Excellence 

Doha: The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) commitment towards ensuring world-class healthcare to the Continent’s teams and players was further underlined with the recognition of Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Qatar as part of the AFC’s Medical Centre of Excellence network in a virtual ceremony held today.

Aspetar will now be part of the network of established medical centres under the AFC Medical Centre of Excellence which was launched in 2018 to provide better healthcare for the Continent’s footballers by recognising medical centres in Asia which demonstrate leadership in clinical research and education expertise as well as injury-prevention and management measures.

AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said: “The AFC’s Vision and Mission has set out our objectives to ensure the success of our teams, players and officials and sports medicine plays an important role in this journey.