Aspetar Magazine 2026

11 ASPETAR MAGAZINE ASPETAR IN NEWS Honouring Excellence: Samla Medical Team Recognised by Aspetar Aspetar hosted a recognition ceremony to honour the medical team behind the first Samla International event, a c k n ow l e d g i n g t h e i r professionalism and contribution to the success of one of Qatar’s most demanding endurance competitions. The Samla race is a 100km non-stop, multi-discipline challenge combining swimming, cycling, running, and kayaking, completed within a strict time limit and designed to test athletes’ physical and mental resilience. The recognition, presented by Aspetar’s Acting Director General alongside the President of Samla International, highlighted the critical role of multidisciplinary medical support in ensuring athlete safety and performance across such high-intensity events. The ceremony also reflected Aspetar’s ongoing commitment to recognising excellence across its extended network of partners— supporting world-class sporting events where preparation, care, and performance come together. Aspetar Showcases Innovation at WISE Summit 2025 Aspetar demonstrated its continued commitment to education and innovation in sports medicine at the WISE 12 Summit, held under the theme “Humanity. io: Human Values at the Heart of Education.” As part of its participation, Aspetar hosted a dedicated booth showcasing its latest educational initiatives and research projects, contributing to this global platform focused on advancing learning and knowledge exchange. The summit brought together international stakeholders to explore the evolving role of education in a rapidly changing world, highlighting the importance of equipping individuals with the skills and mindset needed to navigate emerging technologies. Within this context, Aspetar’s contribution reinforced the value of integrating scientific innovation with human-centred approaches in sport and healthcare. Through its engagement, Aspetar supported broader discussions on the future of education— emphasising the need for systems that are inclusive, adaptive, and aligned with human well-being in an increasingly technology-driven landscape.