(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Masraf Al Rayan was crowned champion of first edition of Aspire Banks Tournament after scoring six goals against Commercial Bank on Thursday evening.
Both teams met for the final of the tournament, organised by Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) at the indoor pitch in Aspire Dome.
Hussain Al Qahtani, Corporate Communications Manager, AZF, said: "The tournament gave employees in the banking sector opportunity to interact with colleagues in a sports setting. It also gave us the chance to help them break away from the daily routine of office work and get onto the pitch for some fitness and activity."
Mohamed Abdul Salam Mursal, General Manager, Financial Controls, Masraf Al Rayan, said: "We are delighted to see employees from banks participating in a competition like this during the holy month, engaging in healthy activity. We hope these activities and events continue beyond Ramadan."
Commercial Bank reached the finals after a 5-0 win against Barwa Bank in the first round, and then defeating Qatar Development Bank in the semi-finals. Masraf Al Rayan made it to the finals after two wins against Qatar National Bank - in the first round and the semi-finals.
Ali Al Fehaida, Acting Director General, Aspire Logistics, awarded cups and medals to both teams.
The tournament was part of Aspire Ramadan Sports Festival and featured eight teams with elimination on a knock-out basis.
The tournament was played over 10 days after Taraweeh prayers. AZF provided the venue, referees and logistics as part of efforts to increase community participation in its sports programme.
Thursday also marked the launch of Aspire Men's Basketball Tournament featuring 12 teams in four groups. Group A comprises Al Shaqab, Kobayan Express and Avengers; Group B Cluich, Philippines disak and Spurs; Group C Doha Ballars, Chevrolet and Batang Aspire; and Group D includes Lucky 7, alwaysyoung and Team Draeh.
On the opening day, four games were played. Kobayon Express defeated Al Shaqab, Cluich defeated Philippines disak, Doha Ballars defeated Chevrolet and Lucky 7 defeated Alwaysyoung.
Aspire Men's Volleyball Tournament also launched on Thursday with eight teams in two groups. Group A comprises Qatar University, Voli Q, Qatar Team and Kabayan Express and Group B includes QPM, Palaboys, Semaisma and Plu.
Four matches were played on the opening day. In the Group A games, Voli Q defeated Kabayan Express and Qatar University defeated Qatar Team. In Group B, Palaboys defeated Plu demigods and QPM defeated Semaisma.
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