QFA's workshop on fitness concludes in Doha

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Sunday, February 28th 2016 08:10 PM

DOHA: A fitness workshop planned and staged by Qatar Football Association (QFA) has concluded in Doha where scores of participants featured in the AFC-backed gathering. Popular Kuwaiti lecturer Dr. Tareq Banai delivered keynote speeches and explained in detail the benefits of taking part in a fitness workshop. QFA's Abdul Razzak Obaid was also present at the workshop. Dr Banai said he was delighted to see QFA take such initiatives that help improve the standard of football officials and players. He said QFA deserved credit for engaging all cadres of the football family in an attempt to promote the game with the right information and know-how. He said QFA has great understanding with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to disseminate expert knowledge at all levels. Dr Banai also praised the participation of coaches and football officials for making the gathering useful and worthwhile, saying such workshops should be a regular feature in the future also. Those attending the workshop will be accredited fitness licenses, an official acknowledgement that would help people get football-related openings in future. Dr Banai also thanked AFC for its role in bringing fitness experts together for such a workshop.