Passport to Passion Continues To Challenge Young Footballers

Doha, May 08 (QNA) - Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) has launched the second event entitled Passport to Passion challenge at Aspire Park. Dribbling, tackling, shooting and passing were all part of the fun last weekend as youngsters and enthusiasts from across Doha participated in. Children aged between 5 and 15 completed a series of skills tests designed to teach crucial footballing skills, including agility, accuracy, strength and goalkeeping. The budding footballers kept a record of each completed activity in their custom-made Passport to Passion passports. Part of a five-session series, the third event will take place at Katara Beach this weekend (10-11 May). In keeping with the programmes objective to reach out to young people from across the country, the upcoming event will continue to help engage the local community in fun footballing activities and coaching sessions. Professional trainers will give participants tips on how to retain control of the ball and how to use their head to score goals. The series has been designed to help instill fundamental values of teamwork, perseverance, dedication and a positive can-do attitude in youth. It is ideal for those with a competitive streak who are eager to show off their coordination and accuracy abilities. The Passport to Passion challenge is part of an on-going programme of activities as part of the Passion Drives Us All initiative around Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Developments partnership with FC Barcelona. Hundreds of players have determinedly participated in the challenge and demonstrated their love of the sport. The Qatar Foundation FC Barcelona partnership is dedicated to encouraging people all over the world to follow their passions through the pursuit of excellence in sports and education. By extending many of the positive values from sport to youth of all ages, Qatar Foundation and FC Barcelona are eager to foster a spirit of teamwork and healthy, active lifestyles. The fourth Passport to Passion challenge will be held at Al Wakra Park on 17 and 18 May, with the series culminating in a grand finale at the Awsaj Academy pitch at Qatar Foundation. All sports and football enthusiasts between 5 and 15 years of age are invited to attend and compete in the skills tests.(QNA)