World Cup-winning coach of the England rugby union team, he will deliver a presentation on “The DNA of a Champion”.

“I have heard much about the Aspire Academy and am looking forward to the chance to see it for myself and to talk to delegates about my own views on coaching and what it takes to become a top-class athlete,” Woodward said.

The BOA director joins a line-up of guests and speakers that includes Sir Alex Ferguson, Mohammed bin Hamman, Sir Frank Williams, John McEnroe and Michael Johnson.

Aspire4Sport takes place in Doha from November 15 to 18. More information – including how to buy delegate passes – is available at www.aspire4sport.com.