A newly formed partnership between Shafallah Center and Paris Saint-Germain Academy Qatar is offering sports programmes for people with disabilities to promote community sports integration.
The agreement was signed on behalf of Maryam Saif al-Sowaidi – Executive Director of Shafallah Center, and Fabien Dilem, General Manager of the Paris Saint – Germain Regional Office in the Middle and India.
Maryam said: “We are pleased to sign this agreement with one of the most well-established national companies in the sports field.”
She expressed her hope that this agreement will contribute to enhancing co-operation between Shafallah Center and private sector companies.
Maryam praised the efforts of Paris Saint-Germain Academy Qatar in supporting and empowering Shafallah Center members in sports activities.
She said that the agreement is a bridge for community integration and will contribute to athletic support for Shafallah Center members through the Academy’s providing of free sports training under the supervision and participation of specialised trainers.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for Paris Saint-Germain,” said Fabien Dilem.
“Inclusion and cohesion are at the forefront of social integration, and we are delighted to partner with Shafallah Center in this endeavour.
“The club has been supporting children with unique upbringings for over 20 years through the PSG Foundation in Paris, therefore our collaboration with Shafallah Center harmonizes with our vision of providing the youth with enriching opportunities.”
PSG Academy Qatar will provide training for the centre’s members in various sports activities, including football and handball.
Maryam confirmed that social, personal and psychological goals will be considered when implementing the program for the centre’s members.
She explained that training sessions have been approved for members at a rate of two sessions per week at the centre, with each training session lasting no more than (45-60) minutes.
The Executive Director of Shafallah Center said that one of the priorities in implementing sports activities is to consider the health, security and safety of the centre’s members.
She said that the programme will begin to be implemented in September of each year. She also appreciated PSG Academy Qatar’s contribution of providing members with complete training kits in the official colours of the Club.
Maryam announced that the centre will launch the evening programme for the centre’s members who wish to benefit from sports activities, as free training will be provided to a specific number of the centre’s members.
On the other hand, she said that in the framework of developing and enhancing the capabilities of the employees of both parties, the trainers of both parties will co-operate in providing specialised training courses.
