“Volunteering at the U-17 World Cup has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience”

Doaha, Qatar: The FIFA U 17 World Cup Qatar 2025 currently taking place at the Competition Complex in Aspire Zone, has brought together a total of 450...

Doaha, Qatar: The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 currently taking place at the Competition Complex in Aspire Zone, has brought together a total of 450 volunteers from the community to support in the delivery of the historic 48-team tournament.

For first-time volunteers such as Simran Namchu, a 19-year-old Nepalese student in Qatar, the opportunity to be part of a mega-sporting event is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

“I have always been a spectator at the many tournaments that Qatar has hosted. This is my first time to be a volunteer for a major tournament and to be part of the action from the inside – it is a proud feeling,” said Namchu, who is a volunteer for workforce operations at Aspire Zone.

Since the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 kicked off on November 3, volunteers from 35 different nationalities have been involved in 14 functional areas of the tournament.

“This experience has made me appreciate the immense work that goes behind organising large-scale events such as the U-17 World Cup. I am able to interact with many team leaders and learn important skills from them. Volunteering builds discipline and has helped me become a stronger team player, it’s a rewarding experience,” said Namchu.