The opening ceremony of the third annual Workers Cup football tournament took place at Gharafa Sports Club with 5,500 crowd, which started last Friday in Doha. 

All 16 teams participating this year are working on projects of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), which is sponsoring the tournament. 

 “I would like to welcome all the gathered teams of the 2015 Workers Cup, and to wish them good luck for the tournament,” said Nasser Al Khater, SC Executive Director Communications and Marketing.

“It is a great pleasure to be here with my colleagues from the QSL, who are organizing this fantastic tournament for a third successive year. Last year we saw a memorable finale at Aspire Dome, in front of a sell-out crowd, and I am sure all of the teams here today will be competing to make the final this year. The Supreme Committee is proud to be sponsoring this tournament, which is an important part of Qatar’s sporting fabric, and plays a vital role in integrating communities into our sports vision.” 

Former Australian football player Mark Bresciano, who recently capped a remarkable international career with QSL, said.

“It’s a very good idea; it is good to see that the construction companies have thought of their workers, because playing any sport is healthy and something to look forward to on the weekends. To see that it is happening for the third successive year shows that it has been successful, and I am happy to be part of the club that supports it.”

Bresciano added: “It is something worthwhile and something that other companies should consider also. It has big potential to grow, one because I have seen football grow in this country, and two because everyone knows that in 2022 they will host the World Cup, so I think there will be a lot of vibe around the sport.” 

The QSL was looking to create further events and associated entertainment opportunities to fulfill the growing demand from companies by increasing the size of the tournament next year.

[Supreme Committee For Delivery & Legacy ]