Tribune News Network
Doha
The Hyrox fitness championship concluded with unprecedented success, hosted by Aspire Zone Foundation on May 10 and 11, gathering athletes from both genders for the first time in Qatar, amidst the participation of over 4,000 individuals representing 34 countries, contributing to Aspire Zone Foundation’s vision of building a strong sports community.
Hyrox championship includes several challenges that test participants’ athletic abilities, such as running a kilometer and testing strength and endurance through an 8-round challenge including sled push and pull, sandbag carry, wall ball, among other challenges. Friday was dedicated to women’s competitions only, while the following day saw competitions with the participation of both men and women, as well as competitions specifically for Qataris.
Collaboration with
Visit Qatar
Engineer Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar, expressed his delight with the significant collaboration between Visit Qatar and Aspire Zone Foundation, reflecting the value of effective collaboration in organizing major sporting events, not only contributing to the success of the event but also enhancing Qatar’s position as a distinguished and hospitable sports destination.
Al Mawlawi also praised the excellent organization of the Hyrox fitness championship by Aspire Zone Foundation, which witnessed a large participation from various countries worldwide and distinctive audience turnout, indicating the tremendous efforts exerted by Aspire Zone Foundation in organizing the event and providing a wonderful sports experience for participants and spectators.
Hosting the global event
Nasser Abdulla Al Hajri, Chief Marketing Officer of Aspire Zone Foundation, stated: “We are pleased to collaborate with HYROX in organizing the 2024 HYROX championship for the first time in Qatar. The championship featured a variety of athletic challenges held over Friday and Saturday, with broad participation from competitors from around the world.
“We are delighted to host this event that brought participants and spectators together in one place to enjoy the atmosphere of competition and enthusiasm.
At Aspire Zone Foundation, we are committed to supporting and hosting such championships to enhance and develop sports in the region.”
Mohammed Saad Al Mughaisib, President of the Qatar Basketball Federation, praised the organizational level of Aspire Zone Foundation for the first edition of the HYROX fitness championship, stating that the event witnessed strong competition from all athletes at the men’s and women’s categories, with the aim of encouraging people to engage in sports and promoting health and fitness.
Qatari competitor Mubarak Mohammed Al Ajji, who finished second in the Qatari category, thanked Aspire Zone Foundation for providing the opportunity for Qatari competitors to participate in the global Hyrox championship, noting the strong competition witnessed by all participants.
As for Qatari competitor Mohammed Ahmed Bilal, who finished third in the Qatari category, he praised the competitive atmosphere at the championship.
The Hyrox fitness championship was sponsored by Speeder, Visit Qatar, The Torch Hotel, Flat White Coffee, STRYK Lab Fitness Center, and Diet Center.
The event provided participants with the opportunity to compete in various athletic challenges, fostering a sense of unity, solidarity, and enthusiastic competition among athletes from around the world.
