Aspire Academy graduates pose for a group photo.
Doha: Aspire Academy on Tuesday evening celebrated its 15th batch of graduation with a second largest group since the academy was launched in 2004.
After last year’s record 51 students, who stepped out of the iconic academy, this year 45 student-athletes were capped at a ceremony to mark the end of the 2021-22 academic year.
The ceremony took place at the Aspire Dome in the presence of top dignitaries, members of the Academy’s senior management and parents of the student-athletes.
Ivan Bravo, Aspire Academy Director General, eulogised the resilience, dedication, and mental strength of the graduating student-athletes for overcoming challenges including the global pandemic. “It’s a truly joyous moment for you all. I would also like to thank the coaches and teachers. They’re the ones who nurture the students.
They are also a part of this incredible journey,” said Bravo during his note speech addressed to the graduates.
“This year’s graduation ceremony is unique. You’re the class of 22 as you’re passing out in an important year when Qatar is hosting the FIFA World Cup.”
Bravo also told the students to retain the character, values and legacy that constitutes the very ethics of Aspire Academy."
The 15th graduation batch compromised of student-athletes across 8 sporting disciplines: Football (24), Athletics (11), Football Referees (3), Squash (2), Swimming (2), Fencing (1), Motorsport (1) and Gymnastics (1).
It was the second highest number of student-athletes to graduate since the first batch in 2008.
