Aspetar to offer world-leading sports medicine services at CHI AL SHAQAB Presented by Longines 2025

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Published February 18th, 2025 - 06:13 GMT

Aspetar to offer world-leading sports medicine services at CHI AL SHAQAB Presented by Longines 2025

During the event.

Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, is delighted to announce its official medical partnership with the eagerly awaited CHI AL SHAQAB Presented by Longines in 2025. With its experience in supporting sporting competitions with a wide spectrum of medical services for athletes and attendees, Aspetar will have a significant role in the high-profile equestrian event when it is hosted at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab on 20-22 February.
This alliance is perfectly in line with Aspetar's vision to support athletes at all levels and contribute to the success of major sporting events in Qatar. Aspetar's team of highly skilled physicians, therapists, and support staff will be on-site throughout the event, ensuring immediate and specialized care for any medical needs that may arise. Their presence underscores Aspetar's commitment to delivering world-class sports medicine services and promoting athlete well-being.
CHI AL SHAQAB Presented by Longines is a premier equestrian competition, attracting top-ranking local and international riders competing in Showjumping, Dressage, and Para-Dressage. As one of only five CHI competitions globally and the first of its kind in the Middle East and Asia, the event holds a prominent place on the international equestrian calendar.
Al Shaqab’s hosting of this event supports the Qatar National Vision 2030, showcasing Qatar as a leading sports destination and celebrating the nation's rich equestrian heritage. The partnership with Aspetar further enhances the event's commitment to excellence and provides competitors with the confidence of knowing they have access to the best sports medicine expertise available.

Background Information

Aspetar

Aspetar is a world leading specialised orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, and the first of its kind in the Middle East. Since 2007, with a world expert team, the hospital has provided top-level comprehensive medical treatment to all athletes in a state-of-the-art facility that sets new standards internationally.

In 2009, Aspetar was accredited as a “FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence”. In 2013, Aspetar was adopted as a reference collaborator centre by the Gulf Countries Council (GCC) Health Ministers Council and “IOC Research Centre for Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health” in 2014.

In 2015, Aspetar has been recognised as the “IHF Reference Centre for Athlete and Referee Health”. In 2017, Aspetar was awarded World Health Organization’s Patient Safety Friendly Hospital-Level 3 designation.

In 2018, Aspetar – Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital was officially awarded Diamond Level accreditation status by Accreditation Canada. This is the highest level of accreditation award possible under the program and awarded to highly committed and quality-oriented organizations that monitor outcomes, use evidence and best practice to improve services. Aspetar is now the first hospital in the State of Qatar to be awarded this coveted Diamond Level Status. Aspetar is a member–organisation of Aspire Zone Foundation, Qatar’s innovative sports and healthy lifestyle destination.