Sporting icon David Beckham has met sport-loving children from Qatar Foundation’s Ability Friendly Programme as the former England captain visited Education City.
During the session, Beckham fielded questions from the children and took part in a series of football drills, as well as a penalty shootout, while also meeting Ability Friendly Programme coaches.
The QF programme, launched in 2019, offers weekly football, swimming and cricket sessions, as well as playball activities, for children with specific needs, helping to increase access to sports and reflecting QF’s commitment to inclusivity. Arts and crafts sessions are also part of the programme.
During the session, Beckham fielded questions from the children and took part in a series of football drills, as well as a penalty shootout, while also meeting Ability Friendly Programme coaches.
The QF programme, launched in 2019, offers weekly football, swimming and cricket sessions, as well as playball activities, for children with specific needs, helping to increase access to sports and reflecting QF’s commitment to inclusivity. Arts and crafts sessions are also part of the programme.