Sports Thursday, March 7, 2019 17 Para-dressage to mark CHI Al Shaqab 2019 start today

Vinay Nayudu Doha

The grand Al Shaqab equestrian are- na was witness to glorious showjump- ing action just a few days ago. Come Thursday, the grand facility will once again be abuzz with pristine Olym- Qatar Football Association Director of Marketing Khalid Mubarak al pic disciplines including showjump- Kuwari (left) addresses the media on Wednesday ing, dressage, and para dressage with the world’s and Qatar’s best in CHI Al Shaqab 2019 -- the only equestrian competition of its kind in the Middle Qatar open to hosting East and Asia region. CHI stands for Concours Hippique International or “Equestrian Interna- big matches ahead tional Competition” and the sixth edi- tion of the prestigious CHI Al Shaqab 2019 will see 91 riders and 139 horses of CAF Super Cup from 23 nations participate. Several top-ranking athletes from IKOLI VICTOR facilitate the hosting and or- both Qatar and around the world will Doha ganising of the CAF Super be competing for the highly coveted ti- Cup. The purpose of this event tles on offer. Qatar is open to staging is to give all the people work- Among those who will be in action The Amir Sword endurance and showjumping riders with QEF President Hamad bin Abdulrahman al Attiyah and Al Shaqab Executive more international matches as ing in football-related fields include Qatar Olympians Sheikh Ali Director Khalifa al Attiya during a gala dinner at Al Shaqab on Wednesday. the 2022 FIFA World Cup host to acquire more experience in bin Khalid al Thani and Bassem Has- prepare to hold the Total CAF preparation for the FIFA 2022 san Mohammed. The other stars being and 7 from Qatar. To ensure an ongoing festival at- prize-money of $10,000. The competi- Super Cup 2019 at Thani Bin World Cup. Julien Epaillard (France), Emily Mof- The evening session at the outdoor mosphere of fun and entertainment, an tion has been boosted by the presence Jassim Stadium – home of Al “We are happy to host this fitt (UK), Pius Schwizer (SUI), Daniel arena will start at 4pm with Jumping exciting indoor and outdoor Entertain- of Jibbi Little, a latte art champion Gharafa Sports Club. important football event for Deusser (GER), Edwina Tops-Alexan- CSI5* class. ment Zone offers an array of fun ac- from Australia. The one-off match be- the first time in Doha. We ad- der (Aus) and Ben Maher (UK). The 9th leg of the national eques- tivities for children to enjoy, including Meanwhile on the sidelines of tween the winner of Total vice fans to get tickets as early The opening day of the three-day trian series Hathab will see Dressage pony rides, magic and circus shows, CHI Al Shaqab, the Asian Equestrian CAF Champions League 2018, as possible,” Khalid added. competition (March 7-9) will begin Level 1 and 2 competition from 6.15pm gaming areas, interactive video and Federation (AEF) General Assembly Esperance Sportive de Tunis Meanwhile, the Local Or- with Para-Dressage CPEDI3* compe- before the feature Jumping CSI5* class virtual reality games, and F1 and horse will also take place at Al Shaqab on and the winner of Total CAF ganising Committee (LOC) tition at the indoor arena of Al Shaqab at 6.15pm. simulators. Thursday with Hamad bin Abdul- Confederation Cup 2018, Raja of the “Total CAF Super Cup at 10.45am and this will be followed The back-to-back equestrian action Other provisions include a food rahman al Attiyah, President of both Club Athletic, will take place 2019” is releasing on Friday by Al Shaqab Inter-Nations Camp is sure to keep the spectators glued to court and coffee corners. A latte the Qatar Equestrian Federation and on Friday (March 29) in Doha. the first batch of tickets for which has 21 young riders including the finest horses and top-grade riders art competition will seethe winner the Asian Equestrian Federation, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa sale on the websites of the 17 from various countries of Europe throughout. crowned on March 6 and claim the standing for re-election. bin Ahmed al Thani, President QFA. The LOC, which com- of the Qatar Football Associa- prises representatives of the tion (QFA), and Ahmad Ahmad, Supreme Committee for De- President of the Confedera- livery & Legacy (SC) and the tion of African Football (CAF), Qatar Football Association signed the Doha hosting agree- (QFA), is anticipating that the ment for the annual one-match first batch of online tickets will competition last December. sell in a matter of hours after Commenting on the prepa- their release, especially that rations for the blockbuster Espérance Sportive de Tunis match, Director of Marketing, and Raja of Morocco have a Qatar Football Association significant fan-base in Qatar Khalid Mubarak al Kuwari and the Middle East. said on Wednesday: “Qatar is The LOC has also revealed willing to host many events that print tickets will be of course after studying them made available to the public and seeing how useful it will in shopping malls and clubs be for the experts in the field across Qatar starting March to acquire more experience 15, ticket booths locations and knowing how to host im- will include Villaggio Mall, portant games. Qatar Sports Club (gate5) and “There’s a MoU between Al Gharafa Sports Club (gates The Al Shaqab indoor arena is all set for Qatar FA and CAF and this 7 and 8). CHI Al Shaqab 2019 dressage events.

Jordi Cruyff impressed CRICKET CORNER Rabada hits 150kmh South Africa’s sporting racial Ex Zimbabwe as SA beat SL quotas challenged in court cricket director banned by Qatar’s legacy work Centurion: Kagiso Rabada led Johannesburg: A South remove specific provisions of the a pace assault as South Africa African trade union with mostly transformation charter... which Dubai: Former Zimbabwe Cricket SC.QA defended a below-par total in white members went to court specifically relate to the adop- director Enock Ikope has been Doha the second one-day international on Wednesday to challenge the tion of quotas,” Werner Human, banned from the game for 10 against Sri Lanka at SuperSport country’s policy of racial quotas Solidarity’s legal expert, told AFP. years for corruption linked to The plans and programmes Park on Wednesday. Rabada, for national sporting teams. “Quota, we contend, is against the 2017 West Indies tour fix being delivered by the Supreme bowling at more than 150 km/h The government has instituted the provision of the constitu- attempt. Committee for Delivery & Leg- at times, took three for 43 as a transformation charter which tion, (and) is strictly against the Ikope was found guilty of breach- acy (SC) show a commitment Sri Lanka were bowled out for compels national squads to im- employment (laws). Ultimately ing three counts of the the to hosting an incredible FIFA 138 in reply to South Africa’s plement racial quotas -- especial- we would wish to have a sporting International Cricket Council’s World Cup and ensuring a last- 251. Man of the match Quinton ly in high-profile white-dominated environment which is more depo- Anti-Corruption Code. ing and far-reaching legacy of de Kock hit a dazzling 94 off sports such as rugby and cricket. liticised (and) focus can truly be Ikope’s suspension announced the tournament, according to 70 balls (17x4s, 1x6). Scores: But the Solidarity trade union on talent,” he said. The court will by the ICC on Wednesday follows Jordi Cruyff. South Africa 251 in 45.1 overs opposes the transformation decide at a future date whether the 20 year ban handed out to The former Manchester (Q. de Kock 94, F. du Plessis 57) policy and went to the Johan- the union -- which is mainly made Rajan Nayer, a former senior Zim- United and FC Barcelona wing- bt Sri Lanka 138 in 32.2 overs nesburg Labour Court to have up of white Afrikaans speakers babwe cricket official, in March er – now manager of Chinese Jordi Cruyff and Chongqing Dangdai Lifan visit to Legacy Pavilion. (O. Fernando 31; Rabada 3-43). it overturned. “Our focus is to -- can bring its case. (AFP) 2018. (AFP) Super League side Chongqing Dangdai Lifan – was recently in I think it’s super important, but added: “It’s important to bring Doha for a winter training camp, also interesting for the people ideas from all over the region during which he took time out that stay and that sport contin- and the world – and to put them to visit Aspire Academy and the ues to dominate their lives.” together to have the best possi- SC’s Legacy Pavilion. As well as touring Aspire ble tournament, but also for the Aboujassoum claims his 2nd high series award Since retiring he has carved Academy in the morning, Cruyff day after to take care that sport out a successful and widely re- was also provided with an over- remains organised and for eve- Tribune News Network Qatar’s Yousef Al-Jabir spected career as a director of view of Generation Amazing rything to be taken care of. It’s a Doha and Hong Kong’s Wu Siu football within the professional – the SC’s flagship corporate so- responsibility to not only ensure Hong also retained fourth game in Europe. And as well as cial development programme – everyone enjoys the tourna- Qatar’s Ghanim Aboujas- and fifth positions with 2664 a stellar 16-year playing career – and Josoor Institute, which was ment, but also for the day after.” soum continued his impressive and 2623 respectively. McE- spent primarily in La Liga – Jor- set up to help train a generation Cruyff, who plays an active form at the PBA-WBT Amir wan and Troup made the top di, son of Johan, also carries one of graduates with the technical, role in the legacy work being Cup 2019 with another high se- bracket in sixth and seventh of the most famous surnames leadership and business skills carried out in his father’s name, ries award on Wednesday. The positions while seventh posi- in football. It is a name synony- required to build a sustainable concluded by emphasising the Squad A winner led Squad C tion went to South Africa’s mous with legacy – and through industry in sports and event responsibility global events such but still remains second in the Francois Louw with 2576. organisations such as the Cruyff management. And they were as the FIFA World Cup have on overall qualifying standings. 2017 Emir Cup champion, Foundation, the subject of af- legacy commitments that im- affecting positive development Overnight leader, Kyle Jassim Al-Muraikhi occupied fecting positive social change pressed Cruyff. in the regions it visits. Troup endured a poor start Qatar’s Ghanim Aboujassoum remains second in overall standings of the eighth position reserved through the power of sport is He said: “I think it’s impor- “Sport influences a lot of in the opening game of the Amir Cup Bowling 2019. (Hanson K Joseph) for the top Qatari not in the one close to his heart. tant to have organisations like lives, and reaches a lot of cul- second block with 170 and top 7 to automatically qualify “The main question that Generation Amazing to help a tures,” he said. “The World Cup dropped down to fourth. ninth game to regain the lead. off to finish fourth with 2513. for Step 2 finals. many people ask themselves is lot of kids, girls and boys, to help is the biggest sports event, be- Aboujassoum posted 228 to Aboujassoum went on to 2017 World Championships Current cut after three what happens the day after the them with social integration and cause football is the most popu- take over the lead with Ebra- reel in 213, 247 and 208 to Trios gold medallist, Eric squads at 25th position is oc- tournament,” Cruyff told sc.qa. to give them the opportunities lar sport. This event can change him Aljadi of Kuwait moving top the squad with 2628 on a Tseng of Hong Kong rounded cupied by Dhari Alameeri of “Today all my questions were to fulfill the dreams that they a lot of lives, and a lot of regions. into second spot. six-games series of 1347 and out the top 5 with 2486. Kuwait with 2353. answered, with a lot of thoughts have,” he explained. “A lot of “From everything I’ve seen Another Kuwaiti, Mostafa winning his second high series Despite leading Squad C, Saoud Al-Qayed, Jamal Al- in place with regard to what to people need help to give them on this trip – from the first to the Almousawi improved to third award of US$200. McEwan Aboujassoum’s 12-games total Sahoti and Ahmed Al-Ruwaili do with the stadiums, how to the platform where they can last moment – from the Aspire followed by American Dan- also kept a good pace with 255, of 2628 did not better his Squad occupied positions 26 to 28 re- continue the sport in Qatar, to evolve, socialise, enjoy and learn Academy, the city, the metro, ielle McEwan. Aljadi added 216 and 248 to claim second A total of 2696 and remained served for Qatari qualifiers not use the facilities, to make the education – everything that the stadiums and the facilities… a strong 240 to take over the position with 2608. second in the overall standings. in the top 25. There will be a best out of each area that is comes with being young and ful- I’ve been really amazed and pos- running after the eighth game Troup recovered from a Squad B winner, Muhd Jaris one-game desperado squad to completely rebuilt and prepare filling your dreams.” itively surprised by everything but the Qatari youngster poor start to clinch third spot Goh of Singapore remained in add four additional qualifiers themselves for the World Cup. On Josoor Institute, he I’ve seen so far.” bounced back with 254 in the with 2606 while Aljadi faded first place with 2921. for Step 1 finals.