10 Dec 2017
Doha, 10 December, 2016. Aspire Academy signed a partnership with Qatar Weightlifting and Fencing Federation and Italian Fencing Federation at Aspire on Sunday 10 December 2017 in the presence of the Italian Ambassador to Qatar, H.E Pasquale Salzano. The partnership agreement was signed by President of Italian Fencing Federation, Mr Giorgio Scarso along with President of Qatar Weightlifting and Fencing Federation, Mr Mohamed Yousef Al Mana and Aspire Director General, Mr Ivan Bravo.
The partnership agreement will seek to promote, develop and enhance the growing relationship between Italian Fencing Federation and its Qatari counterparts that current runs under the guidance of Aspire Academy coaching program. Speaking after the signing, Italian Ambassador to Qatar, H.E Pasquale Salzano said, “Italy and Qatar enjoy a warm relationship that continues to grow and l am most pleased to witness this occasion which will benefit and strengthen the good friendly relations we have on the political front with Qatar. It’s my first time at Aspire and from what l saw during the tour, this is simply a wonderful testimony and reflection of the leadership of Qatar in planning and building such a fabulous academy for youth sport development.”
President of the Qatar Weightlifting and Fencing Federation, Mr. Mohamed Yousef Al Mana in turn sang praises of the guidance and leading Aspire Academy had put into Fencing in Qatar, “This partnership agreement with our brothers from Italy has been in place for a while now but thanks to hard work and determination of Aspire Academy fencing program led by coach Massimo, we are taking the commitment and partnership up to another level. “
Aspire Director General, Ivan Bravo made mention of the importance of partnerships with sport federations in Qatar calling it a vital cog in the operations of Aspire Academy, “Today is a very important day as we set out steps towards supporting the sport of fencing which we, at Aspire Academy along with Qatar Weightlifting and Fencing Federation identified as one sport that we believe we stand a chance of competing favorably at international level and perhaps even win medals.”
President of Italian Fencing Federation, Mr Giorgio Scarso added, “This is a perfect combination of an experienced Federation working with a young and keen to develop federation. This is of mutual benefit for Italian Fencing Federation and Qatar Weightlifting and Fencing Federation