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ICSS highlights role of sport in driving social & economic devp at SPIEF 2021 Tribune News Network and global scale. ingly recognizing the impor- During the session, the tance of sport policymaking During the 24th St. Peters- ICSS shared a case study based on big data.” burg International Economic ‘Business Case for the Purity Other speakers on the pan- Forum (SPIEF) 2021 where of Sport’ developed by the el included, Mohammed Al the State of Qatar is being fea- ICSS, United Nations Educa- Kuwari, Chief Marketing Of- tured as a guest country, the tional, Scientific andCultural ficer, Aspire Zone Foundation, International Centre for Sport Organization (UNESCO) and Fatma Al Nuaimi, Communi- Security (ICSS) highlighted Sport Integrity Global Alliance cations Executive Director, Su- the role of sport in driving (SIGA), which examines the preme Committee for Delivery social, economic, and infra- political, economic, and so- and Legacy, Aleksandr Med- structural growth in one of the cial benefits of protecting the vedev, General Director, FC event’s panel discussions. integrity of sport, and in par- Zenit, and Vladimir Leonov, The ICSS and Aspire Zone ticular the aspects of return on Minister of Sports, Republic of Foundation (AZF) joined investment (ROI). Tatarstan. forces to co-organise a panel Sharing his view on the The ICSS also will also titled ‘Sport as a Catalyst of matter, Dr. Bahruz Balayev, take part in a panel discussion Macro-economic and So- Acting Director Legacy & In- ‘Youth Building a New World’ cial Change’ where thought novation, ICSS said, “The during the Forum, where Dr. leaders and subject matter ‘Macro-economic and Social Balayev will speak about the experts gathered to discuss Impact’ session in itself is in- work of Save the Dream, a how sport as a global multi- dicative of the significance and global initiative of the ICSS billion-dollar sector and the the growing understanding which was established to em- major sporting events have of sport as a major economic power youth through safe ac- played a significant part in driver and the fact that many cess to sport and its education- Panel on Sport as a Catalyst of Macro-economic and Social Change at the 24th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2021. the development at a local states today are also increas- al and social values. Al Annabi aim for more focus and a good result against India

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India will brace themselves for a stiff test against Qatar when the two teams square off in Group E of the Asian Quali- fiers forthe FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium at 8pm on Thursday. Afghanistan, meanwhile, will be determined to bolster their hopes of earning an auto- matic spot in the third round of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 when they India coach Igor Stimac with India captain Sunil Chhetri during a play Bangladesh. training session in Doha. Despite having already sealed their place in the FIFA World Cup 2022 as hosts, Qatar a ‘quality team’, Qatar are favourites to win Group E which will seal their place in the AFC Asian Cup it’ll be difficult game China 2023 Finals. The reigning AFC Asian Cup title holders have enjoyed against them: Stimac an almost flawless qualifying campaign, with the 0-0 draw ANI means for Indian Football. with India in September 2019 Doha Each one of our players under- the only match Felix Sanchez’s stand what it means to have side failed to win. India senior football team Sunil back in the team and on With Oman still within coach Igor Stimac on Wednes- the pitch with them. They will distance of Qatar, Sanchez will day stated that India’s goalless go out with more courage with urge his players to target the draw against Qatar in the first- him around. three points against India. leg of the FIFA World Cup Qa- “It is a great pleasure Sanchez has named a strong tar 2022 Qualifiers came as a working with him. I will try 27-player squad for the Asian “big surprise” to the football- everything in my abilities to Qualifiers, with the likes of 2019 ing fraternity. keep him playing as long as AFC Asian Cup topscorer Al- Speaking at the official possible. He trains in every moez Ali, Akram Afif and Hasan pre-match press conference training session as if he is 25 Al Haydos powering Qatar. a day prior to India’s match and plays as if he is 25. He is Akram, who recently picked Qatar captain Hassan Al Haydos (right) and other members of the team train ahead of their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the AFC Asian Cup against the Asian champions, scoring goals and I am happy up an injury, has recovered and China 2023 qualifying match against India to be played at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on Thursday at 8pm. Stimac said: “We are very that he can encourage our is back with the team. “Afif’s proud of what we achieved players,” said Stimac. recovery has been good and 2019, with Farshad Noor scor- in the last game. That was a “We are happy to be here. he has been training with the ing the winner. big surprise to everyone all We are aware of how much team. We hope he can be ready Bangladesh were in Asian over the world - India hold- effort the All India Football to help the team if needed,” said We shall remain focused Qualifiers action last Decem- ing Asian champions Qatar in Federation has put together to Sanchez while speaking to the and try to improve. We hope ber, suffering a 5-0 defeat to Doha. But that was a different get us here with the help of the media ahead of the match. Afif (Akram) can be ready to Qatar while Jamie Day’s side situation. From the very first Government of Qatar and the “The players have put a help the team if needed. were also beaten by hosts Ne- minute of our arrival, there Qatar Football Association for lot of efforts in training. Our pal in the final of the Three were thousands of our sup- the Qualifiers. The situation preparation for the match is Felix Sanchez Nations Cup in March. porters giving us that extra is different from the last time good. We shall remain focused Despite having already energy making us feel that we we were here but we need to and try to improve and look being eliminated from FIFA were playing at home. accept the situation and deal at the details. The target is to The West Asian side will World Cup qualification fol- “But I reiterate that such a with it,” he added. put a strong performance and not be lacking match exposure lowing a draw and four defeats, result can happen in one out Interestingly enough, Fe- achieve good result,” he added. either, having registered im- their AFC Asian Cup China of 10 games – to get a point lix Sanchez, the head coach of “The earlier match against pressive victories against Lux- 2023 hopes haven’t been extin- against Qatar. They are such a Qatar also maintained that for India was tough. There are no embourg (1-0) and Azerbaijan guished and Bangladesh will quality team and the best team his team, “it will be a difficult easy games and you have to play (2-1) before coming from a be powered by Finnish-born in Asia. We need to work a lot game against India”. well to win. It is going to be a goal down to draw 1-1 against Bashundhara Kings defender harder to get continuous suc- “In the first leg, it was competitive match,” Sanchez Ireland in March. Qatar coach Felix Sanchez during a training session. Tariq Kazi as well as Denmark- cess against better sides. It will very tough and close. We did stressed. “We will give our best, India, meanwhile, sit born former Mohammedan SC be an extremely difficult game dominate but we were not able and the boys are motivated. fourth in the standings on in the third round of the Quali- their first win of their qualify- star Jamal Bhuyan, who will for us tomorrow (Thursday),” to score despite all the domi- Each game has a different his- three points from three fiers for the AFC Asian Cup ing campaign when they face lead the squad. he added. nation. There were certain tory. Sometimes you look at the draws and two losses and China 2023, with Bangladesh Afghanistan at the Jassim bin Afghanistan, who are just Stimac stressed that hav- aspects that did not work in result, sometimes you look at in desperate need of a win and Afghanistan to follow for Hamad Stadium at 5pm. one point ahead of India, will ing captain Sunil Chhetri back our last game against India. the manner in which we played. against Qatar. Igor Stimac’s side. Afghanistan, however, will be aiming to add another three in the side is a “huge encour- We have worked on them and It will be a mistake to expect an Three points will go a long be boosted by the 1-0 victory against a Bangladesh side they agement” to all the younger hope to implement it on the easy game. We are not making way in securing the South Bangladesh vs Afghanistan they achieved in the teams’ have already beaten in the players in the squad. pitch,” the official website of that mistake,” he added. Asian side an automatic place Bangladesh will aim to claim first meeting in September Asian Qualifiers. “Everyone knows what it AIFF quoted Felix as saying. 14 Thursday, June 3, 2021 Sports

THE CHASE IS ON

Results Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Alexander Zverev (6), Germany, def. Roman , Romania, def. Naomi Osaka Safiullin, Russia, 7-6 (4), 6-3, 7-6 (1). (2), Japan, walkover. Casper Ruud (15), Norway, def. Kamil Tamara Zidansek, Slovenia, def. Madison Majchrzak, Poland, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. Brengle, United States, 6-4, 6-1. Federico Delbonis, Argentina, def. Pablo , Russia, def. Belinda Andujar, Spain, 4-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. Bencic (10), Switzerland, 6-2, 6-2. Laslo Djere, Serbia, def. Miomir Marketa Vondrousova (20), Czech Republic, Kecmanovic, Serbia, 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, def. Harmony Tan, France, 6-1, 6-3. 6-3. Sorana Cirstea, Romania, def. Martina Henri Laaksonen, Switzerland, def. Roberto Trevisan, Italy, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. Bautista Agut (11), Spain, 6-3, 2-6, 6-3, Katerina Siniakova, Czech Republic, def. 6-2. (29), Russia, 7-6 Fabio Fognini (27), Italy, def. Marton (7), 5-7, 7-5. Fucsovics, Hungary, 7-6 (6), 6-1, 6-2. Polona Hercog, Slovenia, def. Caroline John Isner (31), United States, def. Filip Garcia, France, 7-5, 6-4. Novak Djokovic at the . (AFP) Krajinovic, Serbia, 7-6 (6), 6-1, 7-6 (5). , Spain, def. Danka Kovinic, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Spain, def. Montenegro, 6-2, 6-0. Botic van de Zandschulp, Netherlands, 6-4, Danielle Collins, United States, def. 6-4, 5-7, 2-6, 6-4. Anhelina Kalinina, Ukraine, 6-0, 6-2. Djokovic feels Kei Nishikori, Japan, def. Karen Khachanov Victoria Azarenka (15), Belarus, def. Clara (23), Russia, 4-6, 6-2, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4. Tauson, Denmark, 7-5, 6-4. Stefanos Tsitsipas (5), Greece, def. Pedro Madison Keys (23), United States, def. Martinez, Spain, 6-3, 6-4, 6-3. , Canada, 6-1, 7-5. Osaka’s media Reilly Opelka (32), United States, def. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (31), Russia, def. Jaume Munar, Spain, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 7-5. Ajla Tomljanovic, Australia, 6-2, 6-3. Marcos Giron, United States, def. Guido Serena Williams (7), US def. Mihaela stance part of Pella, Argentina, 7-6 (2), 6-1, 6-7 (3), 6-4. Buzarnescu, Romania, 6-3, 5-7, 6-1. generational shift DPA stand her very well and I em- Paris pathise with her. “I support her. I think she Novak Djokovic highlighted was very brave to do that. I’m the generational shift that really sorry that she is going will need to grapple through painful times and with it as it debates how to suffering mentally. Serena Williams serves the ball to Romania’s Mihaela Buzarnescu during their women’s singles second round match on Day 4 of The Roland Garros 2021 French Open in Paris on move forward from Naomi “I wish her all the best. Wednesday. The American legend is chasing a record and elusive 24th title. (AFP) Osaka’s shock French Open I hope she recovers. She’s a withdrawal. very important player and The world number two brand and person for our is back home in the Unit- sport.” Osaka has received ed States and taking some an outpouring of support time away from the court from lots of athletes across Serena seeking ruthless edge after opening up about her the sporting world, who have mental health praised her brav- struggles and the Social media ery for speaking anxiety she expe- out. riences around means athletes Former US media commit- can communicate Open champion as she battles on in Paris ments. with fans and the Having issued world in general was among those DPA point to break serve and force Williams also feels there is helina Kalinina. Sabalenka. a combative state- without traditional to reply to Osa- Paris a decider. room for improvement on her “She’s been playing well,” Tenth seed Belinda Ben- ment at the week- means, a switch ka’s post, and the Williams, who had her serve, but has been encour- said Williams. cic was beaten 6-2, 6-2 by end prior to Osa- would can cause American said: “I Serena Williams is look- right thigh strapped, respond- aged by how good it has been “She’s also a really awe- former quarter-finalist Daria ka’s withdrawal, think obviously ing to find her ruthless streak ed well though and completed in practice. some person off the court. I Kasatkina in what is already warning her of the friction. she did what was after negotiating a three-set a 6-3, 5-7, 6-1 victory to set up “I felt it was pretty good to- love seeing her in the locker a very open bottom quarter penalties she could best for her. battle with Romanian Mihaela a third-round clash with fellow day,” she said. “But I’ve been room. following the withdrawal of face for continuing to skip “I think that the situation Buzarnescu to reach the third American Danielle Collins. practising my serve a lot. I’ve “Ideally it would be great Naomi Osaka. press duties, on Tuesday the could have been handled bet- round of the French Open. Williams took only fiveof been playing in practice un- if we didn’t have to play each Former finalist Marketa grand slam tournaments took ter. I wish she was still play- The 23-time Grand Slam 14 break points, and she said: believable on my serve. The other, because I always want Vondrousova and 33rd seed a very different tone, pledging ing the tournament. singles champion had only “I had some really good chanc- other night was, wow. I’m glad her to do super well.” Paula Badosa will both fancy to work with other bodies in “I think that’s, for wom- won one match on clay prior to es in the second set to win that. it came better today. Third seed Aryna Sabalen- their chances of reaching at tennis to discuss what changes en’s tennis, having her in the arriving in Paris but is a mas- If I would have won just one “My coach told me it’s ka has been one of the form least the last eight. can be made. tournament and being happy ter of playing herself into form point here or there, like four or good that I’m doing it well in players of 2021 and she de- Williams’ quarter is much Osaka did all her com- and healthy and performing during a Grand Slam. five times, it would have been practice because eventually it feated Belarusian compatriot stronger, with Victoria Aza- municating via social media at her best is what’s great for Williams was almost flaw- a different second set. will be good in the match.” Aliaksandra Sasnovich 7-5 renka and Madison Keys and the ability of athletes to the WTA and for slams.” Ste- less on serve in the opening set “I knew going into the Collins, who had not 6-3. both fighting off teenage op- command a global reach by phens is on the WTA player against Buzarnescu but things third I just had to zero in on played since March following “I would say I definitely ponents in and themselves has changed the council and she believes all became complicated in the those important points. If I surgery for endometriosis, feel better this year, kind Leylah Fernandez, respec- dynamics of the relationship players should be supportive middle of the second and the could just take those, it would was a dominant 6-0, 6-2 win- of believe that I can do well tively, to move through to the between stars and the media. of Osaka - an admission, per- Romanian played a brilliant be an easier time for me.” ner over in-form qualifierA n- here on the clay court,” said third round. Djokovic said: “The grand haps, that behind the scenes slams are protecting them- there are some dissenters. selves and their own busi- “There’s no room for kick- ness. Of course they are going ing someone when they’re to follow the rules and they already down,” she said in a are going to make sure that response to public criticism Tsitsipas demanding more from you are complying. of Osaka. “I just don’t see that “Otherwise you’ll be paying as a way to go forward. fines and getting sanctioned. “Especially with someone It’s not surprising to me that on tour that we love and we himself ahead of Isner showdown that was their reaction. adore and is really great for “The media is important, the game, there’s no reason without a doubt. It’s allow- to do that. You should only Nishikori ing us to have the platform to support her. communicate with our fans, “Last month was Mental prevails over but in a more traditional way. Health Awareness Month. “It used to be the only Look where we are. Khachanov in way how we can reach out to It’s the first of this month five sets our fans. In the last five years and we’ve already gone back or maybe 10 years, it’s not the to just being, who cares? “I DPA case any more. might not be best friends with Paris “Naomi, she’s very young someone, but I’m not going and she grew up obviously to let other people talk shit Stefanos Tsitsipas is yet to with social media and the about them, I’m not going to drop a set at the French Open ability to speak out through let other people be mean to but the fifth seed is looking her channels. I can under- them or rude to them.” to up his game when he takes on towering John Isner in the third round. The fifth seed is seen as the biggest danger to Rafael Na- Ancelotti returns to dal and Novak Djokovic after a brilliant 2021 so far, and he Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas celebrates after winning a point against followed up victory over Jer- Spain’s Pedro Martinez during their men’s singles second round at Real with high hopes emy Chardy with a 6-3, 6-4, the French Open in Paris on Wednesday. (AFP) 6-4 success against Spaniard DPA “What did Ancelotti do Pedro Martinez. tailor-made for me.” Sixth seed Alexander Berlin wrong? I don’t know,” club But Tsitsipas was left frus- Isner skipped the Austral- Zverev had to come from two president Florentino Perez trated by his performance, ian Open because of the length sets down in his opening- For Carlo Ancelotti, the lure said when announcing Ance- saying: “I felt like I had better of time he would have to be round match but managed to of Real Madrid proved too lotti’s exit in 2015. days at the French Open, so I away from his young family, keep it to three sets this time, good to turn down. Again. The pair parted ways as would love to see myself play a and this is just his fifth tourna- beating qualifier Roman Safi- A first full season in charge work colleagues but the per- little bit better next time.” He ment of the year. ullin 7-6 (7-4), 6-3, 7-6 (7-1). at Everton had resulted in a sonal relationship remained has won his last three meet- But it is a formula that is Kei Nishikori continued 10th-place finish in the Pre- intact, allowing them to come ings with Isner but the pair working for the American, his remarkable record in fifth mier League, though there back together again. have never met on clay and who said: “If I lose here, I’m sets by beating 23rd seed Ka- was no sign of the Italian do- Perez opted to dispense Isner, who defeated Filip Kra- on a plane the next day and ren Khachanov 4-6, 6-2, 2-6, ing anything other than plan- with Ancelotti despite him de- jinovic 7-6 (8-6), 6-1, 7-6 (7- I go home and I see my wife 6-4, 6-4. ning for the future at Goodison livering ‘La Decima’, as well 5) is thoroughly enjoying the and my kids. It’s all good The Japanese player has Park during the close-season. as the Copa del Rey and FIFA warm, dry conditions. from there. won 26 matches that have Then, however, Zinedine Club World Cup. “I don’t think people real- “I know that after this gone the distance during his Zidane left Real Madrid and However, there was no ise how good of a surface clay tournament I have another career and lost only seven. Kei Nishikori of Japan serves the ball to Russian Karen Khachanov everything changed. league title the first time can be for a guy like myself, es- break before Wimbledon. I’m Not that he is trying to during their men’s singles second round match on Wednesday. (AFP) In a flash,A ncelotti is now around. Now the former Mi- pecially if the weather is coop- playing a very limited sched- lengthen matches. back in the Spanish capital six lan, Chelsea and Paris Saint- erating,” said the 36-year-old. ule, and I’m just enjoying the “Trust me, I hate playing fier Henri Laaksonen reached Ruud is a man to watch and years after Los Blancos said Germain boss gets another “If it’s 75, 80 degrees times that I am on the court. five sets,” he said. “I’m not do- the third round of a slam for he saw off Kamil Majchrzak in ‘thanks, but no thanks’, end- crack at conquering La Liga, and sunny, the ball is bounc- “I think I have been play- ing this on purpose.” the first time with a 6-3, 2-6, straight sets while there were ing a first stint in charge that with Los Blancos aiming ing really high and the court ing well because of that be- The biggest upset of the 6-3, 6-2 victory over 11th seed also wins for Fabio Fognini spanned two eventful years to knock noisy neighbours is playing pretty fast. These cause I have been playing day came on Court Simonne Roberto Bautista Agut. and Isner’s fellow giant Ameri- and included a historic Cham- Atletico Madrid off their conditions out here are really pretty pressure-free.” Mathieu, where Swiss quali- Fifteenth seed Casper can Reilly Opelka. pions League triumph. perch. Sports Thursday, June 3, 2021 15

QVA signs cooperation and understanding agreement with Russian federation

The Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA) signed a cooperation and understanding agreement with its Russian counterpart furthering the aim friendship and distinguished bilateral relations between the two countries. Commenting on the agreement, QVA President Ali Ghanem Al Kuwari, said: “During the visit, we reviewed the infrastructure, including facilities for the World Volleyball Championship which will be held in Russia in 2022, and discussed issues of developing the sport of volleyball and beach volleyball, and the referees.” The highlights of the agreement inlcude holding training courses, sports camps and friendly matches between the Russian and Qatari volleyball and beach volleyball teams in the men’s, youth and junior categories, and exchange of experience in organizing competitions. (TNN) Debutant Conway scores ton at Lord’s on Day 1 New Zealand post 246 for 3 opting to bat ANI London Abdullah Ali Al Mutawa Al Hammadi. Riding on the century of debutant Devon Conway, New Zealand marched to a strong QSAA’s Al Hammadi position against England on Day One of the ongoing first Test here at the Lord’s Cricket re-elected to executive office Ground on Wednesday. At stumps, New Zealand of Arab Shooting Federation finished with the score of 246/3 with Conway and Henry Tribune News Network ing have always put us at the Nicholls still at the crease on Doha forefront of Arab and regional 136 and 46 respectively. federations. God willing, we Both batsmen have ex- Abdullah Ali Al Mutawa Al shall continue these successes tended their fourth-wicket Hammadi, a member of the through the participation of our partnership to 132 runs. Board of Directors of Qatar athletes in the Arab champion- Opting to bat first,N ew Shooting and Archery Associa- ship,” he said. Zealand got off to a steady tion (QSAA) was re-elected to Al Hammadi also thanked start as openers Tom Latham the membership of the Execu- the president and members of and Conway saw the new ball tive Office of the Arab Shooting the Arab Shooting Federation out and the duo put on 58 runs DEBUTANTS AT WORK: England wicketkeeper James Bracey (left) looks on as New Zealand’s Devon Conway plays a shot during his unbeaten in- Federation during its General for renewing their confidence for the first wicket. nings of 136 on the first day of their first Test at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on Wednesday. Both players are making their Test debuts Assembly meeting headed by and re-electing him. Both batsmen saw out the for their respective teams. (AFP) Eng. Duaij Khalaf Al Otaibi, Majid Ahmed Al Nuaimi, first hour, and runs also came President, Arab Shooting Fed- Secretary-General of QSAA and at a brisk pace. Zealand got a big blow as Wil- At the interval, the Kiwis eration, held on the sidelines members of the Board of Direc- Finally, the opening stand liamson (13) was clean bowled Scoreboard score read 144/3 with Conway of the ongoing Arab shooting tors congratulated Abdullah Ali was broken in the 16th over by James Anderson in the NEW ZEALAND (1st innings) Neil Wagner. and Nicholls batting at 71 and championship in Cairo. Al Mutawa Al Hammadi on his as Ollie Robinson bowled 26th over of the innings. Tom Latham b Robinson ...... 23 Fall of wickets: 1-58, 2-86, 3-114 10 respectively. Al Hammadi expressed re-election. Latham (23) and this brought Ross Taylor next came out Devon Conway not out...... 136 Bowling: James Anderson 20-5-55-1, Stuart After the tea break, debu- his happiness and pledged to Al Nuaimi praised the great Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson to bat and along with Conway, Kane Williamson b Anderson...... 13 Broad 20-5-42-0, Ollie Robinson 16-4-50-2, tant Conway registered his continue working with the Ex- efforts made by the chairman to the middle. the duo put on 28 runs for the Ross Taylor lbw b Robinson...... 14 Mark Wood 18-6-49-0, Joe Root 12-1-37-0 century in the 61st over of the ecutive Committee of the Arab of the National Teams Com- Henry Nicholls not out...... 46 Along with debutant Con- third wicket, but the stand was Extras: (b 6, lb 7, nb 1)...... 14 England: Rory Burns, Dom Sibley, Zak Crawley, innings and he brought the Shooting Federation for the bet- mittee Ali Saeed Al Mannai by way, Williamson ensured that broken in the 38th over by TOTAL: (For 3 wkts, 86 overs)...... 246 Joe Root, Ollie Pope, Dan Lawrence, James landmark in style as he dis- terment of the sport. he pointed following up on all the techni- the visitors do not lose any Robinson as he had Taylor (14) To bat: BJ Watling, Colin de Grandhomme, Bracey, Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, patched Robinson for a six. out that the sport in Qatar has cal details. And the administra- more wickets before the lunch adjudged leg-before wicket, re- Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, James Anderson. Nicholls and Conway kept a great role through its athletes tion which wants to continue to break and the side went into ducing the Kiwis to 114/3. England bowlers at bay and who compete in archery and bring the game to the best levels the interval with the score be- Nicholls came out to bat at to retrieve their innings. The ters ensured that Kiwis go into the hosts were not able to take shooting in addition to the tech- with successes that have been ing 85/1. number five and he along with run-scoring was not brisk like the tea break with seven wick- any wickets in the final session nical and administrative aspect. achieved in recent years, espe- After the lunch break, New Conway helped New Zealand the first session, but both bat- ets in hand. of Day One. “We have a lot to offer to this cially the Asian championship ancient sport which is an aspi- organized by Doha in 2019 and ration that everyone seeks to where Olympian Muhammad achieve. Even though the world Al Rumaihi qualified for the To- is going through the coronavi- kyo Olympics. rus pandemic, but I am present Meanwhile, the Qatar shoot- Best-of-three finals would be ideal here. Through these important ers, participating in the Arab sports gatherings we want to Shooting Championship, fin- for WTC going ahead: India coach raise the level of sports and ad- ished their training in Egypt on ministration. Praise be to God, Wednesdsay, ahead of the skeet ANI Tours Programme). One-off “There is no pressure on for our experience and gains in competitions for the men’s and Mumbai is a one-off. Guys have earned me, I am just fulfilling the re- the field of archery and shoot- women category. their stripes. When you start sponsibility which has been India head coach Ravi Shas- competing at the top, you have given to me. I am committed tri on Wednesday said that the ability to pull yourself out to taking Indian cricket ahead going ahead, the International of tough situations. This side and I will be always like this Cricket Council (ICC) should has pulled itself out of big till the game I play the game. Qatar’s beach volleyball look to make the final of the problems so I think the final There has never been pressure World Test Championship is a great victory for the boys on me and there would be no team at Ostrava Czech Tour (WTC) a best-of-three contest really,” said Shastri during a pressure going ahead. and it could be played like a virtual press conference. “As long as I am helping QNA According to the advanced three-match series. When skipper Virat Kohli the teammates and they are Doha classification of the Qatari India and New Zealand was asked whether he would helping each other, this is the team, which ranks fourth in the will lock horns in the finals be under pressure in the WTC only thing that matters. We The first Qatari beach vol- world, Qatar will be excluded of WTC at the Ageas Bowl, final, he said: I“ t is no chal- want to enjoy the final,” he leyball team, consisting of the from participating in the first Southampton, beginning June lenge for me, for the team’s added. duo Sherif Younis and Ahmed stages of the tournament, will 18. Before that, New Zealand point of view, it has been chal- “The Indian Men’s team Tejan, will participate in the start from the main round. will also play a two-match Test lenging for us, now is the time will arrive in the UK on June 4-star Czech “Ostrava” tour, This participation comes series against England, which for us to go out there and en- 3, 2021, via a chartered flight which will start its prelimi- after the Qatari team won, on began today at Lord’s. joy. We have worked hard in with negative PCR Test,” ICC nary rounds tomorrow and Sunday, the silver medal in “I think ideally in the long the last 5-6 years, we look at said in an official release. conclude on June 6, with the the 4-star Sochi World Tour run, if they want to pursue things differently when you Prior to travelling, the participation of 74 teams rep- in Russia, after losing in the this WTC, best of three finals compare it with the people party will have spent 14 days resenting 32 countries. The final match with 1/2 against would be ideal. But you have outside, if we start thinking in a bio-secure environment in tournament is the last qualify- Poland national football team India captain Virat Kohli (left) and coach Ravi Shastri ahead of the to finish it as early as possible, like people outside, we would India during which regular ing round for the 2020 Tokyo consisting of Piotr Kantor and Indian team’s departure for England. because of the FTP (Future not be able to perform.” testing will have taken place. Olympic Games. Bartosz Luciak.