Doha: The Aspetar World Conference 2025, the leading international event in sports medicine, launched today at the Aspire Dome with participation from over 1,000 specialists representing 74 countries from around the world. The conference opening ceremony was attended by HE Minister of Public Health Mansoor bin Saad Al Mahmoud, alongside many prominent medical and academic figures from Qatar and the international sports medicine community.
According to Qatar News Agency, Acting Director General of Aspetar Hospital Khalid bin Ali Al Mawlawi emphasized Aspetar's pioneering role as an advanced global center in sports medicine and its distinguished contribution to attracting international expertise while enhancing Qatar's position in both sports medicine and medical tourism. Al Mawlawi stated that the conference embodies Aspetar's leading position on the international stage and its mission to promote excellence, innovation, and collaboration in athlete health and performance. He highlighted that over the next three days, participants from more than seventy-four countries will gather to exchange knowledge and share the latest research developments, medical advances, and innovative practices in the field.
CEO of Aspetar and Conference President Dr. Abdulaziz Jaham Al Kuwari expressed pride in the organizational efforts that contributed to delivering a distinguished scientific program. He praised Aspetar's leadership in advancing research and innovation in sports medicine globally. The first day featured scientific lectures covering critical topics, with a keynote by Professor Jane Thornton from the International Olympic Committee focusing on health priorities for Olympians. Professor Thornton urged the global sports community to engage in initiatives aimed at building a healthier world through sport.
FIFA's Medical Director Dr. Andrew Massey, along with Dr. Guido Pieles from Aspetar, presented on FIFA's medical approach to injury prevention. Their session highlighted strategies for tournament preparation and cardiac screening for youth football players, emphasizing the importance of medical protocols to safeguard players' long-term health.
Other sessions addressed innovations in foot and ankle surgery for elite athletes, the integration of biomechanics and neuroscience in football medicine, and advances in cartilage surgery. Aspetar's experts discussed the benefits and risks of these surgical techniques and their impact on performance and recovery. Participants also explored the integration of biomechanical and neurological sciences to improve injury prevention and athletic outcomes in football.
The conference will continue over the next two days with specialized sessions and workshops offering practical opportunities for researchers and practitioners. The program aims to foster innovation and elevate athlete health and performance across various sports, reinforcing Aspetar and Doha's status as global hubs for sports medicine excellence and innovation.
An international exhibition is being held alongside the conference, featuring key partners and sponsors from leading companies and organizations in sports medicine. The exhibition witnessed significant engagement on the first day, as attendees explored the latest technologies and solutions in sports healthcare. The interaction provided a platform for knowledge exchange and professional networking within this dynamic field.