19 Dec 2012
Thursday, December 06, 2012, Doha, Qatar: The reigning monarch of the Principality of Monaco and head of the Princely House of Grimaldi, His Serene Highness The Sovereign Prince of Monaco Prince Albert II and his accompanying delegation visited Aspire Academy today.
Prince Albert II and his delegation were welcomed at the Academy by Mr. Ivan Bravo, Director General and managers of different directorates of Aspire.
After briefing the distinguished guest about the vision and mission of the Academy, Mr. Bravo took Prince Albert and his accompanying delegation on a tour around the premises and venues of Aspire.
IAAF vice president and QAAF president brigadier general Dahlan Al- Hamad accompanied Prince Albert II on his visit to Aspire early Thursday afternoon.
On separate visit, the President of the Republic of Gabon, His Excellence Ali Bongo Ondimba, visited the Academy Thursday afternoon along with an important delegation of high ranked officials from the country.
President Bongo was welcomed by Mr. Ivan Bravo, Director General of Aspire Academy, who explained the goals and operations of the Academy in both sport and education. The delegation toured the facilities and enquired about the functional capabilities of Aspire.
At the end of the visit, Mr. Bravo exchanged commemorative gifts with both the Prince of Monaco and the president of Gabon.