GCC Universities Sport and Wellness Symposium:
Towards a vision of Collaboration and Growth
University of Doha for Science and Technology
January 2024
Day 1 – University Sport - Positioning in the Region
| Time | Session | Speaker |
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08:00 – 08:30 |
Morning Coffee Break |
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08:30 – 08:45 |
Welcome & Remarks |
Dr. Salem Al Naemi PRESIDENT of University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) Dr. Ibrahim Al Naemi PRESIDENT of Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation Mr. Leonz Eder PRESIDENT of Federation Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) |
| 08:45 - 09:30 | Keynote Speaker Lessons from Qatar 2022 |
FIFA 2022 – Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy Representative |
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09:30 – 10:00 |
Refreshment Break |
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10:00 - 11:00 |
Opportunities for GCC University Sport |
Federation Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) President – Speaks to FISU structure and sport offerings for member institutions. Asian University Sports Federation (AUSF) – Speaks to structure, offerings and potential for GCC institutions. GCC University Sports Tournament Representative speaks to GCC competitions and go-forward plan. |
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11:00 – 11:45 |
University Sport Growth: Perspectives on GCC Regional Cooperation Q&A Session |
Mr. Eric Saintrond Federation Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) Secretary General / CEO |
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11:45 – 12:45 |
Lunch Break |
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12:45 - 01:45 |
Panel Discussion Elite Athlete Experience – GCC Perspectives and Suggestions |
Current & Ex Professional University Athletes (Names TBC) |
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01:45 - 02:30 |
National University Sport Federations |
Federation Representatives Speak to organizational status and share plans, issues and opportunities. |
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02:30 - 03:00 |
Refreshment Break |
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| 03:00 - 04:15 |
Regional University Sport Challenges & Opportunities |
Mr. Rashid Adiba Qatar Collegiate Sport Federation (QCSF) Secretary General |
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04:15 - 04:30 |
Closing remarks for Day 1 |
Tony Martin UDST, Sport and Wellness |
Day 2 – Wellness: A Crucial Consideration
| Time | Session | Speaker |
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08:00 – 08:30 |
Morning Coffee Break |
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08:30 – 09:15 |
Morning: Plenary Session Intro to Wellness- Why it is Important! |
Dr. Noemi Zaharia (Lung) OLY Two-time Olympic Medalist Legendary FISU Universiade Athlete (Zagreb) Wellness and "Healthy Campus" Advocate |
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9:15 - 10:30 |
Sport as Valued contributor to Regional Wellness Agenda |
Expert Panel TBD |
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10:30- 11:00 |
Refreshment Break |
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11:00 – 12:15 |
FISU Healthy Campus Initiative |
Fernando Parente Director FISU “Healthy Campus Program” |
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12:15 – 01:00 |
Best Practices and Innovations |
Expert Panel Dr. Noemi Zaharia (Lung) OLY Director of Sports Leadership at the United States Sports Academy, Daphne, Alabama, USA Dr. Brian Mc Commons UDST Program Development & Accreditation Specialist |
| 01:00- 02:00 | Lunch Break | |
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2:00 – 03:15 |
Next Steps Panel Discussion |
Dr. Ibrahim Al Naemi PRESIDENT of Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation Dr. Salem Al Naemi PRESIDENT of University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) Mr. Leonz Eder PRESIDENT of Federation Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) Dr. Khalid Almuzaini PRESIDENT- Saudi Universities Sports Federation (SUSF) |
| 3:15 – 03:30 | Closing Remarks |
Tony Martin UDST, Sport and Wellness |
Day 3 – Tours
| Time | Session | Speaker |
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08:30– 09:00 |
Morning Coffee Break |
UDST |
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09:00 – 12:00 |
Tour Programs
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