Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Sakhir Grand Prix page 14 WEDNESday, DECEMBER 2, 2020 Yokohama Marinos shock Jeonbuk Hyundai to make knockout stage

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Yokohama F Marinos cruised into the knockout phase of the Asian Champi- ons League for the first time in their history on Tuesday, ham- mering two-time champions 4-1 in their Group H clash. Yokohama’s Thai defender Theerathon Bunmathan thun- dered in a shot from the edge of the box in the 17th minute to set the tone, before three goals in the second half sent the 2006 and 2016 winners Jeonbuk Yokohama’s midfielder Marcos Junior (left) celebrates his goal against crashing out of the tournament. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at the Al Janoub Stadium on Tuesday. (AFP) “It’s a great performance and a credit to the players, be- cause it’s the first time the club Results has got out of the group stage,” Yokohama F Marinos 4 (Theerathon Bunmathan 17’, said Yokohama coach Ange Marcos Junior 51’, Teruhito Nakagawa 71’, Song Bum-keun Postecoglou. 83’ (OG)) bt Jeonbuk Hyundai 1 (Gustavo Henrique da Silva “We started really well and Sousa 54’ (P)) put pressure on them, scored Sydney FC 4 ( 28’, Luke Brattan 33’, Trent a goal – a good goal from Buhagiar 57’, 60’) bt Shanghai SIPG 0 Bunmathan. Guangzhou Evergrande 1 (Wei Shihao 72’) drew with Suwon “We missed some chances Samsung Bluewings 1 (Lim Sang-hyub 53’) in the first half which always keeps the opposition in the game, but in the second half Standings Group H we were a bit smarter, worked our counterattacks really well Club P W D L GF GA GD Pts and scored three good goals. Yokohama F. Marinos defender Theerathon Bunmathan (2nd left) celebrates his goal with teammates during the AFC Champions League Group Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) 5 4 0 1 12 4 8 12 “It’s a fantastic achieve- H match against ’s Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, who have been twice champions, at the Al Janoub Stadium on Tuesday. (AFP) Shanghai SIPG FC (CHN) 5 3 0 2 6 8 -2 9 ment and we are proud of eve- Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) 5 1 1 3 6 10 -4 4 ryone involved.” Sydney FC (AUS) 5 1 1 3 7 9 -2 4 Besides being the first team from eastern Asia to win the Champions League when Group G it was launched in its current Club P W D L GF GA GD Pts format in 2003, Jeonbuk are Vissel Kobe (JPN) 3 2 0 1 4 3 1 6 also eight-time win- ners, a South Korean record, Guangzhou Evergrande FC (CHN) 4 1 2 1 4 4 0 5 which includes four consecu- (KOR) 3 0 2 1 1 2 -1 2 tive titles starting in 2017. tory at the Al Janoub Stadium. day with the Bluewings need- Sydney thump SIPG “They are going through, ing at least a 2-0 victory to join But at the Al Janoub Sta- we are not, but we are proud Vissel Kobe of Japan in the dium on Tuesday, their only of what the players have round of 16. bright moment came in the achieved tonight,” said Sydney Guangzhou coach Fabio 54th minute when Gustavo coach Steve Corica. Cannavaro was once again fired home from the penalty at a loss to explain his team’s spot three minutes after Mar- Evergrande baffle showing. “I am not happy be- cos Junior had put Yokohama Sydney’s midfielder Luke Brattan coach Cannavaro cause the performance of my 2-0 ahead. (left) is greeted by teammates In Group G, Chinese giants team in the first half was not Teruhito Nagakawa’s 71st- after he scored one of the four Guangzhou Evergrande and so good,” said the Italy great. minute strike and an own goal goals for his side against China’s South Korea’s Suwon Sam- “We didn’t control the by Song – whose attempted Shanghai SIPG in the AFC sung Bluewings played out a game and we didn’t even try to headed clearance found his own Champions League Group H clash 1-1 draw at the Khalifa Inter- play football. Even in defence net seven minutes from close – at the Al Janoub Stadium on national Stadium. we did not play well. I don’t confirmed Jeonbuk’s exit. China’s Guangzhou Evergrande and South Korea’s Suwon Samsung Bluewings players react after their AFC Tuesday. (AFP) Lim Sang-hyub put Suwon want to find excuses.” “The team gave what it was Champions League Group G match ended in a 1-1 draw at the Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday. (AFP) ahead in the 53rd minute but Suwon’s Park Kun-ha la- possible to do with the contin- lowing Yokohama’s win over Wei Shihao restored parity in mented the fact that his team gent that we have,” lamented game and a quality game.” dering why they couldn’t hit Group H without a single Jeonbuk Hyundai. the 72nd for Guangzhou with didn’t make the most of the Jeonbuk coach Jose Morais. “In the second half, the their groove earlier in the win from their four previous Alex Wilkinson and Na- the help of an assist from Ai chances they got. “We got the “In the first half, strate- result as it was wasn’t enough tournament after a morale- matches, Sydney salvaged than Brattan put the A-League Kesen. first goal and then unfortu- gically, we went in terms of to take us forward, so we took boosting 4-0 thrashing of some pride against SIPG, champions 2-0 ahead in the The result means the sec- nately conceded the equaliser. containing the offensive game more risks.” Shanghai SIPG. who qualified in second place first half before a brace from ond qualifying spot from the We had many chances at the of Yokohama, which is a big Sydney FC were left won- Already eliminated from before Tuesday’s match fol- Trent Buhagiar sealed their vic- group will be decided on Fri- end but we could not win.” SC, QFA help launch first South African supporters’ club in the region

South Africans in Qatar sign MOU with SA Football Association to establish community fan group SC.qa Doha

With under two years to go The initiative forms part of the vision of the SC’s Community Engagement programme – to encourage communities within Qatar to be part of their home country’s journey during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ kicks off, the Su- and the South African Football Fatma Al Nuaimi. triates living and working in Qa- World Cup, we are fully be- bolic of the strong football fan economic and physical regen- preme Committee for Delivery Association (SAFA). “It’s vital we mobilise our tar and the Middle East. hind Qatar’s efforts to host the culture among residents in Qa- eration taking place as a result & Legacy (SC) and the Qatar The initiative forms part of many local communities to con- “The establishment of the Middle East’s first IF FA World tar. There are many support- of Qatar 2022 and enables the Football Association (QFA) the vision of the SC’s Commu- tribute to the atmosphere and first Bafana Bafana and Banya- Cup. We have no doubt it will ers’ groups in Qatar and they community to contribute to recently partnered with South nity Engagement programme spirit of celebration that will en- na Banyana Supporters Club in be an excellent, world-class will all help to enhance the fan the delivery – and ultimate Africans in Qatar (SAIQ) to – to encourage communities sure lasting memories for every- the Middle East by the South event played in incredible, and cultural experience during success – of the tournament. help launch a supporters’ within Qatar to be part of their one who visits Qatar in 2022.” African community in Qatar modern stadiums in a beauti- the FIFA World Cup in 2022.” Community Engagement group for the Rainbow Na- home country’s journey during Run by community repre- is a very positive development, ful football-loving country.” The SC’s Community En- delivers its objectives through tion’s national football teams. Qatar 2022. sentatives and football enthu- which we welcome,” said SAFA QFA General Secretary, gagement programme pro- a range of initiatives, including The establishment of the “Supporters’ groups like siasts – Samantha Abrahams, President, Dr Danny Jordaan. Mansoor Al Ansari, added: vides a channel for people in the Youth Panel, Accessibil- region’s first Bafana Bafana this one provide an opportu- Brad Habana, Xolani Holomisa “We are doing all we can to “Official recognition for the Qatar to learn about the op- ity Forum, Community Partner- and Banyana Banyana Sup- nity for fans around the world and Bernard Lodge – the new ensure Bafana takes its place Bafana Bafana and Banyana portunities and benefits that ships, Volunteer Progamme, porters’ Club was formalised to connect with people in Qa- South African supporters’ group among the world’s football Banyana Supporters’ Club come from the country’s host- Tamreen, Cultural Experience through a Memorandum of tar,” said the SC’s Communi- is inclusive and welcoming and elite in Qatar in 2022. As the Qatar from the South African ing of the World Cup. It con- Programme, a lecture series and Understanding between SAIQ cations Executive Director, open to all South African expa- first African hosts of the FIFA Football Association is sym- nects local people to the social, various football tournaments. Sports Wednesday, December 2, 2020 13 Securing Sport 2020: Global leaders emphasize on the power of sport in building resilience

Mohammed Hanzab, Founder and Chairman, International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS).

many lessons we learned.” Graham Stoker, Deputy From left, Raffaele Chiulli, Joyce Cook, CBE, OBE, Reena Ninan, Graham Stoker, and Massimiliano Montanari, From left, Stefanie Dekker, Miguel Angel Moratinos, Staffan De Mistura, and Constantinos Filis during one President for Sport, Fédé- CEO, International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), on Day One of Securing Sport 2020 virtual conference. of the panel discussions of Securing Sport 2020 virtual conference on Tuesday. ration Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), said, “We Tribune News Network During his welcome around the world, when sport as an international and mul- the socio-economic context, HE Miguel Ángel Morati- have to come out of these chal- Doha speech, Mohammed Han- events – mega and small - tisectoral conference aimed across nations. nos, High Representative of lenging times with responsi- zab, Founder and Chairman, have been postponed until fur- at promoting discussion and “By bringing together all the United Nations Alliance bility, sustainability and with The day one of Securing Sport ICSS, said, “So many events ther notice, changed, altered collective actions vis-a-vis the ICSS partners and allies, at of Civilizations (UNAOC) dur- solidarity. If we can do that, 2020, the flagshipconference have taken place since the or- or transformed. challenges, the changes, and the end of this long and chal- ing the panel discussion on sport will be strong.” of the International Centre ganization of the first edition “We are also here to open- threats the world of sport is lenging year, we trust Securing Protecting Sport in Regions Joyce Cook, CBE, OBE, for Sport Security (ICSS) saw of ‘Securing Sport’ in 2011. ly discuss what the future of and will be coping with. Sport will inspire the visions in Turmoil, said, “Solidarity, FIFA Chief of Social Respon- global leaders and experts Since then several editions sport will look like in a new “Today we address topics and the work of the ICSS for unity, fraternity, respect for sibility and Education Officer, unite to discuss the future of were hosted in different cit- social and economic scenario of systemic nature which in 2021 and beyond, while sug- the other. These are values said, “Sport is many things to sport in a rapidly changing ies around the world: Doha, shaped by COVID-19, with our opinion needs higher con- gesting collective actions in- that can be enhanced through many people from grassroots world. where the ICSS is headquar- or without a vaccine, with or sideration from a policy-mak- volving all of us.” sport. UNAOC has been fo- to elite. Sport touches lives & it The virtual conference tered, New York, London, without masks. No certain ing perspective, starting with HE Vladimir Voronkov, cused on #prevention. Sport is can be life changing. If we hold explored relevant and timely Washington DC. answer, to any of these ques- the impact that COVID-19 is Under-Secretary-General, a good instrument for under- that to our hearts in the work subjects such as safeguarding “We could not have im- tions, would be justified in this having on the future of sport. United Nations Counter-Ter- standing the other and foster- that we do, then we won’t go far sport in the era of COVID19, agined that the next location moment; neither by science, “It is about the present rorism Office (UNOCT) said ing respect.” wrong. But we have to remem- security of major sporting would be in the virtual space. nor by policies.” and the future, from major that such events contribute to Raffaele Chiulli, President ber that it is about humanity.” events, existing gaps and fu- But here we are, so far from Introducing Securing sporting events to grass-root peace and security efforts by of Sport Accord and of the Securing Sport 2020 con- ture perspectives of sport in- each other but at the same Sport 2020, Massimiliano sports, it is about informing bringing a multiplicity of ac- Global Association of Inter- ference will continue till 4 De- tegrity, protection of sport in time so close. Montanari, CEO, ICSS, said, policy and decision-makers tors together behind a com- national Sports Federations cember 2020 with Expert De- regions that are in turmoil and “We are here united for the “Securing Sport – the first on ways to protect people, mon project, including public (GAISF), said, ““We need to bates and Youth Interventions the role of sport in taking a good of sport while many sta- edition took place in Doha places, values and the oppor- and private sectors and Civil create a platform to share best hosted by the ICSS initiative stand against racism. diums are still closed to public in 2011, has been conceived tunities sport can generate in Society Organisations. practices in order to gain from ‘Save the Dream’.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ shirt not for sale, says Cavani will be energised by England’s Hodge AFP “I’ve had people knock- London ing on my door non-stop and the phone’s constantly ringing facing PSG, says Solskjaer Former England midfielder from every TV and radio sta- Steve Hodge has insisted the tion, and even foreign stations. shirt worn by Diego Marado- “It has been uncomfort- AFP experienced he’ll work on his na in scoring two iconic goals able and it hasn’t been nice. Manchester mindset today to be ready for against the Three Lions in the I have seen articles on the in- the game. 1986 World Cup quarter-final ternet and there has been a bit Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said “The same goes to for the is not for sale. of flak flying around saying I Edinson Cavani will be ready FA (investigation), he’s learned Hodge swapped shirts with wanted a million or two mil- to face his old club Paris a lesson, it might affect him but Maradona, who died last week lion and am hawking it around Saint-Germain in the Cham- he’ll just have to put it to one at the age of 60, at the end of for money. pions League on Wednesday side when the game is on. the match in which the Ar- “I find it disrespectful and despite the distraction of a “The best players can gentine legend punched home totally wrong. It’s not for sale. Football Association investi- put their problems or other what became known as the I am not trying to sell it.” gation into a social media post thoughts away for a while then “Hand of God” goal and then Hodge paid tribute to the by the Uruguayan. perform when he has to.” ran from inside his own half “genius” of one of the great- Cavani’s joy at coming off Solskjaer confirmed that to score a stunning second as est players the game has ever the bench to turn a 2-0 defi- David de Gea will be fit to start Argentina won 2-1. seen and said he never blamed cit into a 3-2 Premier League in goal after coming off at half- The shirt is now on display Maradona for taking the chance win at Southampton on Sun- time against Southampton. at the National Football Mu- of scoring with his hand. day with two goals and an as- Anthony Martial and Paul seum in Manchester. “I have to say I have never sist was tempered as after the Pogba are also in contention to Hodge said he had been once blamed him for the hand- match he thanked a friend for return, but Pogba may have to inundated with enquiries ball. Not once,” he added. “It his congratulations on Insta- settle for a place on the bench. over the shirt in recent days was out of order but people gram using the Spanish term Without the French World and dispelled rumours he was who play football know that “negrito” (small black person). Cup winner in the starting line- looking for a seven-figure sum you try things now and again. Despite the affectionate up, Donny Van de Beek has fi- to sell it. “From every corner of the context, Cavani could still nally managed to get a run in “I have had it for 34 years globe he was respected and fall foul of the FA’s minimum Solskjaer’s side as United have and have never once tried to people appreciated the ge- three-match ban for offensive Manchester United’s Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani celebrates after in the Premier League on Tuesday. (AFP) won four consecutive games to sell it,” Hodge, 58, told the nius he had. That game will comments on social media. climb back into contention for BBC. “I like having it. It has never be forgotten in the his- “He’s deeply sorry for the used with a different affection the French capital. PSG trail United by three the Premier League title. incredible sentimental value. tory of football.” mistake he’s made. There was to what we have. But he was let go when points at the top of Group H Van de Beek spent most of no malicious intent at all, it “We’ll support him but of his contract expired in June, and face an embarrassing early his first few months in Man- was just an affectionate greet- course we support the FA. It’s not even hanging around for exit if they lose at Old Trafford. chester on the bench, but the ing to a friend of us and we ex- important the FA ask him to PSG’s run to a first ever Cham- “He’s ready to play, it’s spe- £40 million ($53 million) plained to him,” said Solskjaer explain and it’s out there for pions League final in August. cial for him to play against PSG, signing from Ajax always be- EU and the Premier League at Tuesday’s pre-match press everyone to see because we After taking time to find his own club where he’s the top lieved he just had to be patient. conference. want to be in the fight against his feet in Manchester, Ca- scorer,” added Solskjaer. “I know I can give the team English football agrees plan for overseas “We’ll support him, it’s discrimination with everyone.” vani’s impact at the weekend “That’ll affect him mental- something extra and I can players after Brexit one of those unfortunate situ- Cavani is PSG’s all-time has put him in line to start up ly, but from knowing him, that help the team a lot, so I was ations, he’s just come into the top goalscorer after scoring front in a huge game against will give him energy and he’ll just patient,” said the Dutch London: English football’s governing bodies have agreed a plan for en- country and in Uruguay it is 200 times in seven seasons in his former club. be ready. He’s so professional, international. try requirements that must be fulfilled for clubs to sign overseas players after Brexit. The English Football Association, the Premier League and the Football League joined forces to submit their proposal to the UK government last month. It has now been approved by Home Office of- ficials, providing the framework for Premier League and Football League UEFA to discuss new 10-game model for Champions League group stage: report clubs to sign overseas players when the UK leaves the European Union (EU) after December 31. After Brexit, clubs will not be able to sign EU AFP nent’s biggest clubs. out rounds. The team that fin- four groups of eight teams to ened between the Champions players freely. Players from EU countries who want to play in the Premier London British newspaper The ished top of the league stand- guarantee 14 matches for each League, Europa League and League or EFL will be required to gain a ‘governing body endorsement’. Times reported that a “Swiss ings would play the club in club were rejected. Europa Conference League,” That will be decided on a points-based system, where points are scored UEFA is to hold talks over system” that would see all 16th, second would play 15th Lars-Christer Olsson, chair- Olsson told The Times. for senior and talented young players based on senior and youth inter- proposals that would see the sides in the competition com- and so on in a system similar to man of the European Leagues However, the addition of national appearances, quality of the selling club -- based on the league Champions League group pete in one league and play 10 that used by the NBA playoffs. association which covers 29 four more Champions League they are in, league position and progression in continental competition stage transformed to guaran- different opponents, selected The teams finishing 17th- nations, said the new proposals matches a season will cause -- and the total number of club appearances. In the Premier League, the tee 10 matches for each side in by a draw, is now UEFA’s fa- 24th would drop into the Eu- had a “more realistic” chance of further concerns over player number of overseas Under-21 players a club can sign will be limited the competition, according to voured model for reform. ropa League knockout rounds. finding consensus. welfare in a congested calendar. to three in the January transfer window and six per season moving for- a report on Tuesday. The system is designed to Currently, the 32-team “The new proposals are There has been a marked wards. Under FIFA’s rules, the UK’s exit from the EU will also mean that Champions League reform have fewer meaningless group group stage is divided into eight much more realistic than the rise in injuries across the ma- clubs will not be able to sign players from overseas until they are 18. is expected from 2024 on- matches and more games be- groups of four with the top two one in 2019 but what is impor- jor European leagues so far “Despite having different starting perspectives on how Brexit should wards as European football’s tween the continent’s biggest in each section progressing to tant is protecting the access list this season as matches are impact football, this is another example of how the football authorities governing body aims to ward clubs. After the 10 games, the the last 16 and third-place drop- to all the European competi- crammed in to make up for can work effectively together for the greater good of the game,” FA chief off the threat of a breakaway top 16 clubs in the standings ping into the Europa League. tions and ensuring the gap in fi- lost time last season due to the executive officer Mark Bullingham said. (AFP) super league from the conti- would progress to the knock- Previous proposals for nancial distribution is not wid- coronavirus pandemic. 14 Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Sports Hamilton tests positive, to miss Sakhir Grand Prix AFP caping from his flaming car. Sakhir (Bahrain) “I would say there is a feel- ing of being happy to be alive, World champion Lewis of seeing things differently,” Hamilton said he was devas- he told French broadcaster tated to miss this weekend’s TF1. “But also there is the need Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain to get back in the car, if possi- having tested positive for ble in Abu Dhabi.” coronavirus. Grosjean, 34, will not race Hamilton, who on Sunday in Sunday’s Sakhir Grand Prix England’s Dawid Malan hits a six as South Africa captain and wicket- won the Bahrain Grand Prix, at the same venue in Bahrain keeper Quinton de Kock looks on during their third T20 international the first of back-to-back races as he recovers from burns suf- at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on Tuesday. (AFP) in the Gulf state, has already fered on both hands. secured a record-equalling The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix seventh world championship is the final race of the 2020 Malan smacks 99 n.o. this season. season rearranged due to the “I am devastated that I coronavirus pandemic. won’t be racing this weekend,” And Grosjean, who will as England thrash he said in a statement. leave Haas when his contract “Since we started the sea- expires this year, said he want- son in June my team and I ed to make the December 13 SA for series sweep have been taking all the pre- race at Yas Marina “to finish cautions we possibly can and my story with Formula 1 in a AFP a six off the first four deliver- following the regulations eve- different way. Cape Town ies he faced. rywhere we have been in order “I had the most fear for my England captain Eoin Mor- to stay safe. Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton is pictured in his car after winning the Bahrain Formula One Grand relatives, firstly for my chil- Dawid Malan and Jos Buttler gan said the pitch had played “Unfortunately, even Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in the city of Sakhir on Sunday. (AFP) dren, but also for my father and launched a savage assault on far better than he expected at though I returned three nega- mother, I wasn’t really scared South Africa’s bowlers as Eng- the toss, when he anticipated tive results this past week, I for myself,” said Grosjean. land completed a series clean a low-scoring match. “To win woke up yesterday morning I am devastated that I won’t be racing this weekend. Since we started the Brazilian reserve driver sweep with a nine-wicket win in such commanding fashion with mild symptoms and re- season in June my team and I have been taking all the precautions we possibly can Pietro Fittipaldi will step in at in the third and final Twenty20 builds a lot of confidence in quested another test which in order to stay safe. Unfortunately, even though I returned three negative results the Sakhir GP. international at Newlands in the change room,” he said. came back positive. this past week, I woke up yesterday morning with mild symptoms and requested Cape Town on Tuesday. Malan hit 11 fours and five “I have immediately gone Mazepin for Haas Man of the series Malan sixes in his 47-ball innings. But- into self-isolation for 10 days.” another test which came back positive. Haas on Tuesday also con- finished on 99 not out, while tler faced one ball fewer and hit Hamilton faces a tight race firmed Nikita Mazepin ofR us- Buttler was unbeaten on 67. three fours and five sixes. to be able to compete in the Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton in a statement sia will drive for the team next They shared a world record England were always well season-ending finale in Abu season. The 21-year-old is the T20 international second wicket up with the required rate but Dhabi the following weekend. to equal the all-time record of Hamilton and teammate is what they are doing. first confirmed driver for Haas partnership of 167 off 90 balls put themselves in total com- Due to strict COVID-19 Michael Schumacher. Valtteri Bottas were having “They are at home, they next year with Kevin Magnus- to make South Africa’s 191 for mand in the 10th and 11th rules in Abu Dhabi, all person- He then cruised to his to “live like hermits” earlier are not going out for dinners sen also not having his con- three look insignificant. Eng- overs when they hit 21 and 19 nel involved in the F1 event 11th win this year and record- this season to avoid COV- and they are not meeting other tract renewed. land won with 14 balls to spare. runs off Lutho Sipamla and must travel from Bahrain on increasing 95th victory on ID-19, revealed Mercedes people. When we do de-briefs, “Becoming a Formula Rassie van der Dussen (74 Tabraiz Shamsi respectively. December 7. Sunday in a race overshad- boss Toto Wolff after the by Zoom or Microsoft Teams, 1 driver is a lifelong dream not out) and Faf du Plessis (52 Sipamla, replacing injured “I am gutted not to be able owed by Romain Grosjean’s team recorded two positive they are not sitting with their come true for me,” said Maz- not out) set up South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada and playing his to race this weekend but my horrific crash, which left the cases at the Eifel Grand Prix engineers in the room.” epin, who has been backed by biggest total of the series in an first match of any type since the priority is to follow the proto- Frenchman receiving hospital in Germany in October. billionaire father Dimitri in his unbeaten stand of 127 off 66 last season, was thrashed for 45 cols and advice to protect oth- treatment for burns after his Wolff said both drivers Grosjean says he saw death career. Mazepin has driven in balls for the 4th wicket. But the runs off 2.4 overs. ers,” said Hamilton. car exploded in flames after were confined to their rooms. coming; Haas sign Mazepin F2 the last two seasons. left-handed Malan was quickly “I am really lucky that I ploughing into a barrier. “They are the most restricted DPA: Formula One driver Mick Schumacher, son of into his stride when he joined Rabada ruled out feel OK with only mild symp- “It was such a shocking im- of the whole group, of the Romain Grosjean described legendary German driver Mi- Buttler after the dismissal of Ja- of ODI series toms and will do my best to age to see,” said Hamilton, who whole team,” he said. “It’s cer- his massive crash at the Bah- chael, remains in contention son Roy. By the end, South Af- South African fast bowler stay fit and healthy.” Ham- like all of the drivers had a near tainly not a great situation for rain Grand Prix for the first for the other spot. He leads rica looked a demoralised team. Kagiso Rabada was ruled out ilton, 35, sealed his seventh 90-minute wait for the restart them because you need almost time on Tuesday, saying he the F2 standings into the final “Those guys played unbe- of the three-match ODI series title in Turkey two races ago after the opening-lap crash. to live like a hermit – and that “saw death coming” before es- races this weekend. lievable innings, they put our against England, which starts bowlers under a lot of pres- in Cape Town on Friday. sure,” admitted home captain A Cricket South Africa state- and wicketkeeper Quinton de ment said Rabada had suffered Kock, who fumbled a return a right hip strain which would Pole vaulter Duplantis scoops Swedish sports award from fielder Temba Bavuma take about three weeks to heal. when Malan, on 36, was well He would be released from the DPA former Swedish heptathlete. 6.18 eight days later. out of his ground. team’s bio-secure ‘bubble’ to be- Stockholm Duplantis was also in the In September he cleared “It was nice to get a bit of gin rehabilitation with a view to running for the Svenska Dag- 6.15 metres in Rome – momentum at the start,” said being fit for a Test series against Swedish pole vaulter – and bladet gold medal in 2018 fol- bettering Bubka’s long-stand- Malan, who hit two fours and Sri Lanka starting on Dec 26. world record holder – Armand lowing his success at the Euro- ing outdoor best from 1994 Duplantis was on Tuesday pean Championships. by 1 centimetre. named winner of the prestig- He said: “I wasn’t able to win The Svenska Da bladet Scoreboard ious Svenska Dagbladet gold in 2018 so to come this year and gold medal was first awarded South Africa England medal for the sporting achieve- redeem myself is an honour to in 1925. Q. de Kock c T. Curran b Jordan 17 J. Roy lbw b Nortje 16 ment of the year. say the least.” Duplantis’s toughest rivals T. Bavuma c Jordan b Stokes 32 J. Buttler not out 67 “For a series of hopeful feats “I jumped really well, I for this year’s award included R. Hendricks c Buttler b Stokes 13 D. Malan not out 99 that reached historic heights,” jumped really high,” he replied ice-hockey player Victor Hed- F. du Plessis not out 52 Extras: (b4, nb1, w5) 10 H. van der Dussen not out 74 Total: (For 1 wkt, 17.4 overs) 192 the jury’s citation read. when asked about the year and man who had a pivotal role Extras: (nb1, w2) 3 Fall of wicket: 1-25 (Roy). “It feels great,” Duplantis his achievements that included when Tampa Bay won the Total: (3 wkts, 20 overs) 191 Bowling: Linde 4-0-26-0, Nortje 4-0-37-1 (1w), told Svenska Dagbladet from setting world records indoors Stanley Cup, footballer Zlatan Fall of wickets: 1-34 (De Kock), 2-61 (Bavuma), Sipamla 2.4-0-45-0 (1nb, 2w), Ngidi 3-0-23-0 Baton Rouge in the US state of and outdoors. Armand Duplantis was on Tuesday named winner of the prestigious Ibrahimovic, and cross-coun- 3-64 (Hendricks). (1w), Shamsi 4-0-57-0 (1w). Louisiana where he is studying Duplantis cleared the mag- Svenska Dagbladet gold medal for the sporting achievement of the try skiers Frida Karlsson and Bowling: S. Curran 3-0-35-1 (2w), Archer 4-0- Did not bat: J. Bairstow, B. Stokes, E. Morgan, S. and training. ic 6-metre height at 10 com- year. (Pic AFP via Getty Images) Linn Svahn. 44-0, Jordan 4-0-42-1 (1nb), T. Curran 2-0-24- Curran, T. Curran, C. Jordan, J. Archer, A. Rashid. “It’s really cool,” said petitions this year - a feat only Last year, Tove Alexan- 0, Rashid 4-0-20-0, Stokes 3-0-26-2. Result: England won by 9 wickets the US-born son of a former equalled by legendary pole In February, he set back- 6.17 metres on February 8, dersson took the award for her Did not bat: P. van Biljon, G. Linde, A. Nortje, L. Series: England won the three-match series 3-0. American pole vaulter and a vaulter Sergey Bubka. to-back world records soaring and improving the result to achievements in orienteering. Sipamla, L. Ngidi, T. Shamsi Toss: South Africa. Expats, Qataris participate in MAD Challenge aquathlon at Katara

Tribune News Network that has grown in popularity in Qatar, it group, made up of volunteers who takes a great deal of organisation and Doha and this week’s event saw expatriates love the sport, worked to promote an support, and the Katara Management from 22 different nationalities and a large active lifestyle and provide residents team has been in the forefront of pro- The inaugural MAD Challenge, a run- contingent of Qatari nationals take part. in Qatar with opportunities to explore moting events of this nature. They have swim-run event, held at the Katara Cul- The multi-sport community has their physical limits. not only provided our athletes with a tural Village on Friday saw participants grown exponentially in Qatar, and the MAD Triathlon, while providing the unique and amazing venue, but are con- take on the challenge of completing a ease in COVID-19 restrictions has al- man-power to coordinate the event, stantly encouraging the community to 1.1km beach run, followed by a 750m lowed the local race calendar to get back thanked and acknowledged sister clubs get out and active,” said the organisers. open water swim, and then finishing off into full swing, albeit under the watch- – Q-Tri, Tri-Club Doha and the Qatar The sponsors for the event included with a 5.6km run along the scenic Katara ful eye of ‘coronavirus’ compliance of- Cycling & Triathlon Federation gov- Haidari Trading, Sharq Village & Spa, Hills running track. ficers,and following the guidelines for erning body for the support and Oriental Trading Company, Qatar Uni- The aquathlon event, hosted by the events as set out by the Ministry of Pub- contribution in making the event versity, the Buhangin Divers, Euro Me- MAD (Make a Difference) Triathlon Club, lic Health. a success. dia Company, Rayyan Water, Luxury is one of the many multi-sport disciplines MAD Triathlon Club, a not-for-prof- “Hosting the MAD Challenge Trade & Marketing Group.