Mbappe Scores As PSG Beat Brest 4-2

QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune Barty beats QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune Kerber to reach sixth final of the season page 14

SUNday, AUGUST 22, 2021 Mbappe scores as PSG beat Brest 4-2

luck with a volley which crept hopes of immediately usurp- Messi may make in under Bizot, who did better ing the Costa Rican as first to stop Achraf Hakimi dou- choice may have been boosted. debut against bling PSG’s tally. Though Honorat’s chance Little blame could be at- for Brest’s goal late in the first Reims today tached to Bizot soon after, half was a good one (an xG however, with Mbappe charg- of 0.353 means that, at that DPA ing in to get his head on a loose stage, it was the second-best Berlin ball and divert a looping effort opportunity in the game), into the right-hand corner. Navas got down to what was Kylian Mbappe opened his Navas had to hold his a relatively weak shot, only to account for the 2021-22 season hands up at the other end flap at it. With such an excep- as Paris Saint-Germain, still before half-time, with PSG’s tional goalkeeper in reserve in sans Neymar or Lionel Messi, shot-stopper failing to prevent the form of Donnarumma, the defeated resilient Brest 4-2. Franck Honorat, the benefac- former Real Madrid man must With Messi and Neymar tor of Romain Faivre’s exqui- do better to keep his place. not judged ready for Friday’s site flick, scoring despite get- Fortunately for Navas, his game by Mauricio Pochettino, ting a hand on the shot. blushes were somewhat spared Mbappe scored his first of the PSG’s frustrations grew by Bizot, who should have season with what was just his as they looked to add to their done far better for two of PSG’s fourth headed goal in Ligue 1. lead, yet Bizot’s vulnerability strikes. Indeed Gueye’s winner Mbappe put PSG 2-0 up, from long shots came to the had an xG of just 0.015 - the with Ander Herrera having fore again as Gueye’s dipping lowest of any attempt all game. opened the scoring, but Keylor effort from 35-yards out evad- What’s next? PSG are away Navas’ error handed Brest a ed his grasp. again - at Reims - before the reprieve. Navas atoned for his ear- international break, meaning Idrissa Gueye’s long-range lier mistake by denying Ronael Messi’s debut may still well strike seemed to have settled Pierre-Gabriel, though Mounie come on the road. It seems the contest, though it was ul- did set up a grandstand finish likely, with Mauro Icardi hav- timately substitute Angel Di with a cool 85th-minute finish. ing gone off injured late on. Maria who had to wrap up the There would be no fair- “It’s been a very good week points after Steve Mounie had ytale comeback, however, with for Leo,” Pochettino told ESPN pulled another one back. Di Maria - just nine minutes Argentina as per Goal.com, af- Mbappe’s six attempts into his return - lobbing Bizot ter his side’s 4-2 win over Brest across the opening two Ligue on the break to seal the points. Paris Saint-Germain’s French forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 match against Stade Brestois at on Friday. “Next week will be 1 games failed to yield reward What does it mean? De- Francis-Le Ble Stadium in Brest on Saturday. (AFP) a long one, but if all goes well, and the France star might fence a major concern for Po- we hope he can be in the squad have done better in the fourth chettino It is hard to imagine quinhos, who has only just re- ing sign, and while Marquin- down as an own goal from Navas feeling the pres- and start at a competitive level minute, with his close-range PSG not storming to the title turned to the squad, Presnel hos and Sergio Ramos will no Strasbourg’s Ludovic Ajorque. sure? Given Navas has been (against Reims).” shot saved well by Marco Bi- this season, given the supreme Kimpembe delivered a perfor- doubt help matters, Pochetti- However, he got on the such an excellent signing for Brest face Strasbourg in zot, though an expected goals quality at Pochettino’s dis- mance hardly representative no has to get the balance right. goal trail on Friday with what PSG, it was no surprise to their next outing. (xG) figure of 0.065 suggested posal, yet first the former Tot- of his experience, while Thilo Mbappe gets his head was his first headed goal for see eyebrows raised when Scoreline: PSG 4 (Ander Herrera it was a difficult chance. tenham boss simply has to get Kehrer looked out of his depth up Mbappe thought he had PSG since October 2019, and they moved to secure Gian- 23’, Kylian Mbappe 36’, Idrissa With Marco Verratti also things sorted at the back. in the middle. opened his account for the his first inL igue 1 since March luigi Donnarumma. However, Gueye 73’, Angel Di Maria 90’) going close, PSG’s dominance PSG were, once more, all at Five goals conceded in season last week, only for his 2017, when he nodded in for the Italy goalkeeper was on bt Brest 2 (Franck Honorat 42’, told when Herrera tried his sea defensively. Without Mar- three games is a huge warn- goal to be retrospectively put Monaco. the bench on Friday, and his Steve Mounie 85’) .

Messi given Pochettino Qatar’s star athletes reach Tokyo for Paralympics blessing to play for Argentina next month

Team Qatar stars Abdulrahman Abdulqadir and Sara Masoud (right) arrived in Tokyo to participate in the Tokyo2020 Paralympics. (Left) Prior to their departure from Doha at the Hamad International Airport. Tokyo Paralympic Games organizers

Paris Saint-Germain’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi. (AFP) mull stricter coronavirus measures DPA superstar forward travelling to DPA watch competitions under a Paris Argentina if selected for duty. Tokyo Japanese government educa- “I have not yet spoken with tion programme with the con- Lionel Messi has been given the national team selectors,” The organizers of the Para- sent of local authorities and in the blessing of Paris Saint- Pochettino told ESPN Argen- lympic Games are considering consultation with parents. Germain head coach Mauricio tina. “But they know that I am tightening coronavirus meas- Nakamura explained that Pochettino to link up with the pro-selection and that we are ures in view of the high infec- a safe environment would be Argentina national side for Sep- to help not only Argentina, but tion rate in Japan. created for the children, argu- tember’s World Cup qualifiers. all those nations which involve Compared to when the ing that watching the Games The six-time Ballon d’Or our players.” Olympic Games took place in live would be an experience winner has yet to play for Neymar, who has also yet to summer the situation has wors- that remains in the “hearts of new club PSG since com- play for PSG since reaching the ened significantly,H idemasa the children” for a long time. pleting a shock free transfer Copa America final, was this Nakamura from the organizing The same basic distance from Barcelona on August week named in Brazil’s squad committee said on Saturday. and hygiene rules will apply 10, having yet to regain full for their upcoming fixtures. As a result, the risk posed at the Paralympics as at the fitness since winning the Messi’s most recent match by Paralympics staff living in Summer Games. But there is Copa America. of any sort was Argentina’s Japan has increased. a need for greater flexibility However, Messi has taken Copa America final victory More virus tests are being because of the parathletes’ dif- part in a full week’s training over Brazil on July 10. considered for employees who ferent health conditions. and Pochettino confirmed af- The 34-year-old played a have close contact with Para- For example, some of the ter Friday’s 4-2 win against key role in his country’s first lympic athletes, he said. athletes may not be able to wear Brest that his compatriot is in major title in 28 years with Nakamura said that a deci- masks in view of the summer contention to make his debut four goals and five assists to sion would be made “as soon as heat, and would be provided in- in next week’s Ligue 1 clash win the Golden Boot. possible.” The Paralympics in stead with plastic visors. against Reims. Argentina have won three Tokyo will open next Tuesday. In case parathletes have That is PSG’s final fixture and drawn three of their open- Spectators are excluded, to be isolated in quarantine before the first international ing six Qatar 2022 qualifiers as they were at the Olympics, facilities, psychological sup- break of the season, and Pochet- and face Venezuela, Brazil and with the exception of school- A general view shows the Paralympics symbol rings lit up at night, with the Rainbow bridge in the back- port will also be provided, tino has no worries about the Bolivia in next month’s fixtures. children. They are allowed to ground, on the Odaiba waterfront in Tokyo on Saturday. The Paralympics in Tokyo will open on Tuesday. (AFP) Nakamura said. Sports Sunday, August 22, 2021 13 Liverpool upstage Burnley to maintain winning start DPA London

Liverpool made it two wins from two at the start of their Premier League campaign as goals from Diogo Jota and Sa- dio Mane earned them a 2-0 victory over Burnley at Anfield on Saturday. Jota, scorer of the first goal in the 3-0 win at Norwich last weekend, gave Jurgen Klopp’s men the lead with an 18th- minute header. Mane then opened his account for 2021-22 in the 69th minute, sending a firm finish past Nick Pope. Burnley - who had won 1-0 on their last visit to the ground in January to end Liverpool’s 68-game unbeaten home run in the league - caused the hosts Manchester City’s English midfielder Jack Grealish celebrates after some problems but could not scoring their second goal during the English Premier League against prevent another defeat, a week Norwich City at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on Saturday. (AFP) on from losing their opener 2-1 at home to Brighton. Klopp, meanwhile, was not happy with the robust ap- City’s Grealish proach of the Burnley strikers in some challenges with his on target as own players. “Burnley is never a game where you are just flying and Liverpool’s Senegalese striker Sadio Mane celebrates after he scores his team’s second goal during the English Premier League football match champions get off outplay them,” he said. between Liverpool and Burnley at Anfield in Liverpool, England, on Saturday.(AFP) “You have to be ready for a proper fight and we were to- aster, who died in July. strike, before Mohamed Salah break via Ashley Barnes’ fin- and Alexander-Arnold having the mark in style day in a really difficult game, When the action got under saw an effort turned behind ish, but again an assistant ref- a strike saved by Pope, while you saw these challenges of way, Jota sent a third-minute by Pope and Virgil Van Dijk eree’s flag was raised to signal Alisson did well to thwart DPA this latest one-sided encounter. (Ashley) Barnes and (Chris) header wide and Burnley -- headed over from the result- offside. Barnes in added time. London Gabriel Jesus chested Wood on Virgil (van Dijk) and wearing numbers one to 11 on ing corner. Mane had an attempt com- Jordan Henderson com- down Rodri’s diagonal pass Joel (Matip). their shirts in a throwback to Salah then thought he fortably saved by Pope and pleted the full 90 minutes on Jack Grealish was among the and fired a low cross into the “I am not 100 per cent sure the past - appeared to go close had doubled the advantage in was then unable to turn the his return to action, although scorers as Manchester City six-metre box, Grant Hanley if we are going in the right dias Dwight McNeil drilled a the 26th minute, being fed by ball in near the post when Van Reds fans were concerned to eased past Norwich City 5-0 diverting the ball against goal- rection with these decisions, shot against the post, only for Harvey Elliott - the 18-year- Dijk hit a shot. see Alexander-Arnold limping on Saturday for their first win keeper Krul and into the net. if we go 10-15 years back. It is the flag to go up for offside. old making his first Premier As Liverpool continued at the end. of the Premier League season. Ferran Torres was denied too dangerous - it is just hard. Alisson Becker saved a League start - and stroking a to pressurise, Salah saw his Premier League Saturday The reigning champions a goal by VAR for Bernardo The rules are how they are but header from Chris Wood in the shot into the corner of the net, low strike kept out by a fine Results fell to a 1-0 loss at Tottenham Silva’s trip on Milot Rashica in you cannot defend these situ- 17th minute, and McNeil then but the effort was ruled out for block from McNeil on the hour Liverpool 2 Burnley 0 in their opening game but had the build-up, but Grealish net- ations.” went down in the Liverpool offside following a VAR check. mark. Aston Villa 2 Newcastle United no trouble in seeing off their ted soon after as Jesus’ cross Amid the huge noise pre- box under pressure from Trent Mane and Naby Keita saw Mane was then twice de- 0 newly promoted opponents at hit his thigh and beat Krul. match at what was the first Alexander-Arnold, with referee efforts go off-target as the nied by Pope before beating Crystal Palace 0 0 the Etihad Stadium. Having played a part in Premier League game at a Mike Dean saying no penalty. hosts continued to search for the England goalkeeper to put Leeds United 2 Everton 2 British record signing Gre- those opening two goals, Je- packed Anfield since March Moments later the Reds a second goal, before Alisson Liverpool 2-0 up, firing home Manchester City 5 Norwich City alish scored in an unconven- sus went close to scoring one 2020, there was applause to were in front as Jota connected was beaten to the ball at the after the ball had been worked 0 tional manner 22 minutes into of his own early in the second pay tribute to individuals who with Kostas Tsimikas’ delivery other end by James Tarkows- from Elliott to Alexander-Ar- Brighton & Hove 2 Watford 0 his home debut after Tim Krul’s half when dragging a shot just had lost their lives during the from the left and headed home. ki, whose header bounced nold and on to him. Sunday Fixtures: Southampton unfortunate own goal had given wide from range. coronavirus pandemic, includ- Alisson was called into ac- wide. The Reds’ subsequent ef- vs Manchester United; Wolver- the hosts an early lead. City’s third did arrive nine ing Andrew Devine, the 97th tion again soon after, getting Burnley had the ball in the forts to add to their lead in- hampton vs Tottenham Hotspur; Aymeric Laporte added to minutes later when Laporte victim of the Hillsborough dis- down to push away a McNeil Liverpool net shortly after the cluded Salah shooting wide Arsenal vs Chelsea. the scoring in the second half stroked home after Norwich and substitutes Raheem Ster- failed to deal with a corner ling and Riyad Mahrez piled and the ball bounced around the misery on Norwich, who in the box. slipped to a second successive Sterling was next to reg- defeat on their return to the ister with a close-range finish Dortmund lose at Freiburg, joy for top tier. after being teed up by the im- City had won their previ- pressive Jesus, while Mahrez ous three home league games rounded out the scoring late against Norwich by an aggre- on, brilliantly controlling Ru- promoted Bochum after wonder goal gate score of 14-1 and were ben Dias’ long pass and tuck- ahead inside seven minutes of ing in off the inside of the post. DPA bossed a Mainz side who won Berlin last weekend against Leipzig despite a raft of coronavirus Borussia Dortmund suf- absences. fered an early blow to their Wolfsburg are top after Superb Ings goal Bundesliga title aspirations two weeks of action, the only when they lost 2-1 at combat- side with six points from six ive Freiburg on Saturday. while Hertha are the sole team helps Aston Villa Superb goals from Vincen- with zero points. zo Grifo and Roland Sallai put Hosts Hertha lost new Freiburg clear with Dortmund signing Kevin Prince Boateng to victory over only cutting the deficit via an to injury in the first but went own goal as big striker Erling ahead thanks to Dodi Luke- Haaland had a rare off day. bakio’s second-half penalty. Newcastle “I think Freiburg...de- The video assistant had served the win. We had great adjudged the forward to have DPA Callum Wilson was prepar- chances to equalize at 1-0,” been fouled by former Her- London ing to take a penalty he had Dortmund coach Marco Rose tha defender John Anthony earned when being fouled by told Sky. “It is always difficult Brooks. Danny Ings scored a bril- Emiliano Martinez. in Freiburg.” Promoted Bo- Wolfsburg hit back though liant overhead kick to set up But VAR adjudged the chum beat Mainz 2-0, Wolfs- through Ridle Baku’s near- a deserved Aston Villa victory striker to have been offside as burg fought back to win 2-1 post strike, with Hertha keeper although Newcastle were un- he ran onto Jacob Murphy’s at Hertha Berlin, Eintracht Alexander Schwolow perhaps lucky to be on the wrong end pass down the right-hand Frankfurt drew 0-0 with Augs- at fault at Berlin’s Olympic of two VAR decisions in the channel. burg and Greuther Fuerth Stadium. 2-0 defeat on Saturday. Villa were dominant, af- were also held 1-1 by Arminia New signing Lukas Nme- The signing from South- ter the early stages, and New- Bielefeld. cha grabbed the winner off the ampton, who scored on his castle are left frustrated after Bayer Leverkusen wel- bench for the Wolves on 88 Villa debut in the 3-2 defeat this second straight Premier come Borussia Moenchengla- minutes. New coach Mark van at Watford last Saturday, League defeat. dbach in the late game. Bommel’s strong Bundesliga struck deep into stoppage Emiliano Buendia, a win- RB Leipzig beat Stuttgart Freiburg’s Italian midfielder Vincenzo Grifo celebrates after scoring the 1-0 during the German first division start contrasts with his substi- time at the end of the first half dow arrival from Norwich, 4-0 on Friday while cham- Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund in Freiburg, Germany, on Saturday. (AFP) tution error which led his side after Tyrone Mings flicked on helped trigger Villa’s first at- pions Bayern Munich host to be kicked out of the German Matt Cash’s long throw for tack, sending John McGinn Cologne on Sunday when Dortmund had chances “We threw everything at the fans were treated to a wonder Cup first round. the hosts. forwards to pass wide to El Hoffenheim also face Union but poor finishing, includ- ball in front of our goal and in goal from Gerrit Holtmann on Promoted Fuerth, Anwar El Ghazi doubled Ghazi, who shot over. Berlin. ing from Haaland, and Jude front of theirs,” said Freiburg’s 21 minutes. thumped 5-1 at Stuttgart on Villa’s lead in the 62nd min- Wilson had inexplicably Dortmund began in Bellingham only striking the Christian Guenter, who set a He picked up the ball mid- their Bundesliga return last ute with a perfect penalty that missed a great chance before Freiburg with Mats Hummels, post meant it stayed 1-0 at the new club appearance record in way through Mainz’s half and weekend, got their first point was awarded after referee Da- this. Emre Can and Julian Brandt break. his 237th Bundesliga game. dribbled through almost the back in the top flight after vid Coote was advised by VAR Running off the back of fit enough only for the bench, England’s Bellingham then Dortmund had started the entire defence before nutmeg- coming from behind. to check for handball. Mings, the striker was clean in with Netherlands winger Do- lost the ball in midfield and a season strongly last weekend ging Robin Zentner to send A header from Fabian Klos Mings got on the end of on goal but sidefooted wide. nyell Malen making his first superb counter-attack from under new coach Rose with a the Ruhrstadion into delirium. just before the break had given Erzi Konsa’s flick-on to head Ings had another half- start since joining from PSV Freiburg was expertly finished 5-2 win over Eintracht Frank- Bochum, who lost 1-0 at Bielefeld the lead but Branimir goalwards where the ball chance, dinking Jacob Ram- Eindhoven. off by Sallai on 53 minutes. furt. But they lost the Super Wolfsburg in their season Hrgota’s penalty shortly af- struck Jamaal Lascelles, who sey’s slide-rule pass just Midfielder Axel Witsel had An unfortunate own goal Cup 3-1 to Bayern Munich on opener last weekend, made it ter the restart brought Fuerth endured a torrid afternoon wide of Freddie Woodman’s to continue in central defence. from Yannik Keitel under Tuesday. 2-0 through a strong header level following Manuel Prietl’s on his return to the Newcas- far post in the 20th minute, The visitors were stunned pressure from Bellingham Promoted Bochum cel- from Sebastian Polter on 56 handball. tle defence after a foot injury, but when he got a chance after just 6 minutes when Gri- soon after gave Dortmund ebrated their first home game minutes. It was the first ever meet- on the arm. centrally, there was no deny- fo bent in the perfect free-kick hope, but they failed to really in the Bundesliga since 2010 They also had a goal ruled ing between the sides in the Then 15 minutes from time ing him. to give Freiburg the lead. push for an equalizer. in front of packed stands and out for handball as the hosts Bundesliga. 14 Sunday, August 22, 2021 Sports Rublev battles past Medvedev

to reach the final in Cincinnati Manchester winning streak, Medvedev is The World No. 7 aiming to become just the sev- Utd’s Pereira enth male player in the Open had never won Era to capture the Toronto- leaves Red Cincinnati double. a set against It will be an all-Russian clash for a spot in the decider Devils for Medvedev in their after fourth seed Rublev took previous four down Benoit Paire 6-2 3-6 6-3. Flamengo There was another stern meetings test for second seed Tsitsipas, DPA who eventually outlasted Felix London Agencies Auger-Aliassime 6-2 5-7 6-1. Cincinnati Tsitsipas wasted two Manchester United mid- match points, however, the fielder Andreas Pereira com- Russia’s Andrey Rublev re- Greek star still managed to pleted a season-long loan corded his first victory over progress to the semi-finals of move to Brazilian giants Fla- countryman Daniil Medvedev the tournament for a second mengo on Friday. in his fifth attempt onS atur- consecutive year. Pereira swaps United for day at the Western & Southern “Things got tough. I Flamengo, who have the op- Open to reach his second ATP didn’t step back, [I] followed tion to buy the one-time Brazil Masters 1000 final. through,” Tsitsipas. international at the end of the “It’s like you pass univer- “I think that third set was loan deal. sity and they give you a diplo- close to being perfect.” It comes after Flamengo ma,” a delighted Rublev said It does not get any easier signed Kenedy on loan from on court after the match. for Tsitsipas, who will meet Premier League powerhouse The fourth seed, who fell Olympic gold medallist and and Champions League hold- to Medvedev and the Austral- third seed Zverev. ers Chelsea. ian Open in February, had not Zverev - chasing his fifth “Amazing feeling,” Pereira defeated the 12-time tour-level Masters 1000 crown - over- told Flamengo TV after arriv- titlist in their previous four en- whelmed eighth seed Casper ing at the airport. “I am very counters, nor at any time ear- Ruud 6-1 6-3. happy. I want to work, I want lier in his career. “I think Stef is somebody to get here to win titles, help However, Rublev rallied who is in incredible form right the team and do my best. “It’s in Ohio hitting powerful fore- now and he’s looking forward an inexplicable feeling. I did hands to defeat Medvedev 2-6, to playing this match as well the entire pre-season with 6-3, 6-3 in two hours and 22 Andrey Rublev of Russia celebrates after defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 during day 7 of the Western & Southern Open at the because we’re right in front of Manchester. So I’m prepared minutes and improve to 1-4 in Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, on Saturday. (Getty Images/AFP) the US Open,” said Zverev. to play. I’m really looking for- their ATP Head2Head Series. “We should be playing our ward to starting work.” ”Even when I was 2-6 chance to attack, but if I have four seeds all reached the Cin- the year. best tennis, and I think it’s go- Pereira has made 75 ap- down, the score should not enough power and chose the cinnati semis. “That is why we like tennis, ing to be entertaining for all of pearances and scored four have been like this because the right moment, I have to be the World number two Med- because it is made of many, us. goals across all competitions points were so tight,” Rublev one to make him run. In the It’s like you pass university vedev lost to Carreno Busta at many different small details,” “When you’re in the semi- since his United debut in 2015, said in his on-court interview. end, I was trying to find the and they give you a the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Medvedev said. finals of a Masters, you’re however, the 25-year-old will “The match was so intense, perfect moment to start being diploma. but he exacted some revenge “Different conditions, dif- playing your best tennis. I just spend another season away so many long rallies, super more aggressive to open the with a crushing 6-1 6-1 victory. ferent balls. I played much feel like when I’m playing at from Old Trafford. tough, super physical, su- angles. Andrey Rublev on his Medvedev needed just better today than I did there my best, I can compete and After loan spells at Granada per mental. A lot like a chess “It gives me more con- win over Medvedev 54 minutes to advance as the [at the Tokyo Olympics]. I am beat anybody. But I think Stef in 2016-17 and Valencia in 2017- match. fidence thatI can compete Russian star - who has only really happy to win here and feels the same way. The better 18, Pereira was loaned to Serie “Medvedev is one of those against him. There are still so Earlier on Friday, for the dropped 12 games this week - gain a small [bit of] revenge.” player will win tomorrow and A’s Lazio last season, scoring players who won’t give you a many things to improve.” first time since 2009, the top claimed his 40th match win of Riding an eight-match I’m looking forward to that.” one goal in 33 appearances. Real’s ‘team of stars’ not distracted by Barty beats Kerber to reach Mbappe talk, says sixth final of the season coach Ancelotti Agencies break at 3-2, and then to cling Cincinnati on valiantly until 5-5. DPA and I’m only focused on the In both sets, Barty was able Madrid team I have.” Former Madrid No.1 seed Ashleigh Barty con- to turn a finely balanced situa- favourite Cristiano Ronaldo tinued to reprise her Wimble- tion into a sprint to the finish Carlo Ancelotti says nei- has also been linked with a re- don title run at the Western line. At 3-2 in the first set, she ther he nor his Real Madrid turn, yet he looks set to stay at & Southern Open, defeating came up with her boldest shot- “team full of stars” are overly Juventus and the idea was dis- Angelique Kerber 6-2, 7-5 in making of the day - a blitzed concerned by speculation sur- missed by Ancelotti. one hour and 14 minutes on forehand crosscourt followed rounding mooted target Ky- “The issue is settled,” he Saturday to book her place in by a cheeky dropshot return lian Mbappe. said. “After clearing up the ru- the final. - to break Kerber for the first The transfer window clos- mours, I just want to say what One month ago, Barty had time. In the second, another es at the end of August and I said before: the idea of the defeated Barbora Krejcikova exquisite dropshot garnered Madrid have so far signed club is the same as mine. After in the fourth round of SW19 her the crucial hold for 6-5, only David Alaba, who was a that, everyone knows my af- and Kerber in the semifinals whereupon Kerber’s forehand free agent after leaving Bayern fection for Cristiano.” en route to lifting her second collapsed in the final game to Munich. Without bringing in major trophy. This week, the leak three errors. Los Blancos are enduring Mbappe or Ronaldo, Madrid Australian has repeated both Late on Friday, Unherald- financial difficulties amid the are a side seemingly lacking an of those results in Cincinnati ed Swiss and world number 76 coronavirus pandemic, mean- obvious superstar - but Ance- to extend her 2021 record to Teichmann claimed another ing they will “continue in the ef- lotti disagrees. 39-7 - a Tour-leading number scalp, this time upstaging fort so far to contain spending”. “This squad as it stands of match wins. Against Kerber, countrywoman Bencic 6-3 6-2 These statements have not can compete with everyone,” she found 29 winners to the in the quarter-finals. prevented continued links to he said. “We have a lot of top German’s 16, and kept her er- Teichmann stunned world Paris Saint-Germain forward players. ror tally to 18 compared to her number two Naomi Osaka en Mbappe, however. “Courtois, Carvajal, Benze- opponent’s 21. route to the quarters and main- The World Cup winner, ma, Bale, Hazard... I’m going The victory moves Barty tained her giant-slaying form now a team-mate of Lionel to forget someone. This team into her 19th career final, in Cincinnati, where 10th seed Messi as well as Neymar, is is full of stars.” ninth at WTA 1000 level or Bencic became the latest victim. out of contract next year and Karim Benzema has cer- higher, and a Tour-leading “We hugged before the is widely considered a top tar- tainly picked up the slack since sixth of 2021. match; we hugged after the get for Madrid. But Madrid Ronaldo’s departure in 2018, She will face either No.5 match,” Teichmann said of the coach Ancelotti was unmoved with no Madrid player scoring seed Karolina Pliskova in what Bencic meeting. on Saturday, speaking ahead as many goals (89), providing would be a repeat of the Wim- “We know that once we of Sunday’s trip to Levante, by as many assists (30) or playing bledon final, or wildcard Jil step on court it’s business, the suggestion Mbappe could as many games (148) as the Teichmann. Ashleigh Barty of Australia celebrates match point against Angelique Kerber of Germany during the semi- it’s just another player I have arrive in the coming days. France forward in all competi- As in Barty’s previous two finals of the Western & Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, on Saturday. to deal with, and she had the “The atmosphere in the tions in that time. victories over Krejcikova and (Getty Images/AFP) same mindset. dressing room is very good be- Benzema this week signed Victoria Azarenka, the World “At the beginning it’s cause the players are focused a contract extension to keep No.1 has mastered her oppo- serve percentage against Ker- comprised a tightly contested with both players having dis- obviously a bit special, but on the work they are doing and him at Madrid until the end of nents through a combination ber was only 56%, Barty none- passage of play in which little played some electrifying ten- once we’re in it, we just look they are not talking about the the 2022-23 season. of stellar serving and a knack theless fired 12 aces to take her separated the two Grand Slam nis. From 0-2 down in the sec- at the game, not looking at market,” he said. “Karim is a fundamental of rising to the occasion on im- tournament total to 34. champions. At 2-2 in the first, ond, Kerber raised her game the opponent, or at least I do “You only talk about the part of this team,” Ancelotti portant points. Though her first The first half of each set the match was evenly poised, in stellar fashion to lead by a that way.” matches and I don’t know if said. “I see him with more per- everyone then thinks about sonality and more mature. this. I talk to the club every day “It’s a pleasure to coach and the idea that the club have him and watch him play. He Quick read about the future is the same has renewed and I am very as I have. But I don’t think it’s happy and I think he is very fair to talk about it here.” An- much looking forward to con- Ronaldo says he is staying at Juventus, says coach Massimiliano Allegri celotti, who has won all four tinuing at Real Madrid.” of his La Liga games against Benzema scored twice in Turin: Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to remain at Juventus, according to coach Massimiliano Allegri. “Cristiano has told me that he is staying,” he told a press conference on Levante, added: “I don’t care the opening fixture against Saturday before Sunday’s Serie A opener at Udinese. Allegri said Ronaldo had always trained well and had never expressed the will to leave. In recent weeks, there have been what’s going to happen in the Alaves and will be looking to constant rumours in the Italian media about the 36-year-old Portugal star leaving the Turin club, with his former sides Real Madrid and Manchester United being mentioned. next few days. net three times across the first His contract with Juve runs until next July. In a recent post on social media, Ronaldo warned people not to speculate about his future. Juve missed out on the Italian title last “I have a very good squad two games of a league season term for the first time in 10 seasons.(dpa) that I really want to train with for the first time. Sports Sunday, August 22, 2021 15

Alabsi finishes fourth in 100m hurdles Doha has all capabilities at World Athletics U-20 C’ships to deliver 2023 Worlds: FINA chief Al Musallam

Tribune News Network as the best-ever in history. Doha All of Qatar’s facilities are in place, and they’ve the experi- Husain Al Musallam, who ence to host mega events. We was elected as the new presi- just need to coordinate on the dent of the international swim- work as we move forward,” he ming federation (FINA) in June added. in Doha, returned to Qatar’s The official was pleased capital on Friday for a coor- with the organisation of the dination meeting with Qatar ongoing GCC Aquatics Cham- Swimming Association – the pionship but said more work hosts for the 2023 FINA Aquat- needed to be done by different ics World Championships. countries. Qatar’s Saeed Othman Alabsi narrowly missed out on a medal emerging fourth in the 110m hurdles finish- The top Kuwaiti official “It’s great to see chil- ing in 13.46secs at the World Athletics U-20 Championships in Nairobi, Kenya, on Saturday. Alabsi had set met Qatar Swimming Asso- dren from all Gulf nations, a new national record in the event on Friday. Sasha Zhoya of France (right) won with a time of 12.72secs. ciation President Khaleel Al from the age of 11 to 24, take jamaica’s Vashaun Vascianna (13.25) finished second and Poland’s Jakub Szymanshi third in 13.43secs. Jabir and others in an hour- part in events and forge new long meeting at the Hamad friendships. This was a sig- Aquatic Centre, where differ- nificant competition to have ent aspects of the mega event’s as it’s happening after a long Zhoya smashes world organisation were discussed. break due to the pandemic,” “This meeting was primar- he said. ily to discuss about prepara- “The pandemic has affect- U20 record again tions for the 2023 Worlds, ed swimmers’ standards. It’s based on the organisers’ fan- understandable why there’re tastic plan. We now need to not many Gulf records being Agencies world record with the first le- 13.43. work together to deliver the broken. I hope this competi- Nairobi gal sub-13 of his career, a time Fourth-placed Qatari hur- event efficiently,” he told In- tion will act as a starting point of 12.93 in the semi-finals. dler Saeed Othman Alabsi set side Qatar in an interview. FINA President Husain Al Musallam during a coordination meeting for different swimming fed- If anyone thought Sasha In the final, Zhoya at- a national U20 record of 13.46 “Doha has all capabilities with Qatar Swimming Association -- the hosts for the 2023 FINA erations to move ahead in the Zhoya’s record-breaking feat tacked the hurdles like a man while the second French ath- to deliver the 2023 Worlds Aquatics World Championships at the Hamad Aquatic Centre. coming days,” he said. on Friday in the 110m hur- on a mission and as soon as he lete in the race, Erwann Cinna, dles semifinals was a fluke, shot out of the blocks, he had finished fifth, also with a per- the European U20 champion the rest of the field with him. sonal best of 13.50. cleared all doubts when he On the extreme right was Speaking after his historic totally obliterated the world Jamaica’s Vashaun Vascianna race, Zhoya said: “I’m very Afghanistan U20 record he had set barely who also got a good start and happy with this time and I’m Qatar swimmers, polo team continue 24 hours before. was still with him by the fifth happy I could show everyone cricket team Running a calculated and hurdle. that yesterday wasn’t a fluke, to excel at GCC Aquatics spectacular race at the World However, Vascianna because if you do a 12.94, it’s a Athletics U20 Championships brought down a hurdle which very good time but I wanted to might travel in Nairobi on Saturday (21), he slowed him down and even make sure people didn’t think stopped the clock at an aston- Zhoya clipped the sixth bar- it was just a one-time thing to Sri Lanka ishing 12.72, holding everyone rier. Nevertheless, there was and I did that again today. at the Kasarani Stadium spell- no catching him by the sev- “It’s the quickest time on ANI bound as he further under- enth hurdle as he crossed the any hurdle height and that Colombo lined his status as the greatest line in 12.72, his jaw dropping makes me really happy. Now ever in the event at U20 level. as he checked the clock while all I need to do is to replicate The Afghanistan cricket team Coming to Nairobi as the crossing the line. my junior performance to might take a roundabout route world leader and favourite Reminiscent of any world the senior category as I now to get to Sri Lanka for their for gold, the 19-year-old was record-breaking race, there focus into transiting into the scheduled three-match ODI ready to give a good show and were enough spoils to go seniors. series against Pakistan, which this he did as he progressed around, with Vascianna clock- “Now I am really to tackle is due to begin on September 3. through the rounds, easily ing a personal best of 13.25 to all the senior competitions No commercial flights are maintaining an unbeaten run take silver while Polish athlete slotted for 2022 including taking off from Kabul follow- all through to win his heat Jakub Szymanski took the the World Championships in ing the Taliban takeover of with 13.12 before smashing the bronze with a lifetime best of Oregon.” the country, and as per ESP- Ncricinfo, a contingency plan worked out by the Afghani- stan Cricket Board (ACB) is to get Pakistan visas for all the Rajasthan Royals’ Buttler players and support staff, get them to fly to Pakistan first, then to Dubai, and then on to to miss UAE leg of IPL Colombo for the series. Amid uncertainties, ACB CEO Ha- ANI September 21 at the Dubai In- their international commit- mid Shinwari had said that the New Delhi ternational Stadium. In their ments. Mumbai Indians and tour is going to be on schedule. last match before the series CSK reached UAE last week “Cricket is doing very well,” Jos Buttler will not be part of had got postponed, Rajasthan and have begun training. Shinwari told ESPNcricinfo the remainder of IPL 2021 in had defeated Sunrisers Hy- The 14th season, which earlier this week. “We are going UAE, as he and her wife Louise derabad by 55 runs. was postponed in May this to the office A( CB). The cricket are expecting a second child Delhi Capitals on Satur- year in the wake of the COV- team is preparing for the Pa- soon, Rajasthan Royals an- day departed for UAE to play ID-19 pandemic, will resume kistan series in Sri Lanka. It is nounced on Saturday. the remaining leg of the 14th on September 19 in Dubai with confirmed. We arecommitted Taking to Twitter, Ra- edition of the Indian Premier a blockbuster clash between to sending a team to Sri Lanka jasthan Royals wrote: “Jos League (IPL).”Phir Se Ud Chennai Super Kings and as soon as possible. There is a Buttler will not be part of the Chala 2.0. We’re off to UAE,” Mumbai Indians. The action transition going on here in Af- remainder of #IPL2021, as Delhi Capitals posted a video will then shift to Abu Dhabi ghanistan hence there is a vac- he and Louise are expecting on Instagram. where Kolkata Knight Riders uum in flight operations and a second child soon. We wish Earlier, ANI had reported will square off against Royal availability is affected. But we them well, and can’t wait for that the Delhi-based franchise Challengers Bangalore. will fly out as soon as we find the newest member of the will leave the national capital Sharjah will host its first a flight. We have our boys as- #RoyalsFamily.” Rajasthan on Saturday. Star batsman game on September 24 when sembled in Kabul and they are Royals are currently placed at Shreyas Iyer is already in the Royal Challengers Bangalore preparing for the series.” number 5 position after man- UAE with the fitness coach take on Chennai Super Kings. “We hope the squad will aging three wins and six points and the rest of the squad will In all, 13 matches will be held depart in the next four days. from seven matches. The team join the Delhi Capitals set-up in Dubai, 10 in Sharjah, and 8 We have updated both the PCB will be facing Punjab Kings on following the conclusion of in Abu Dhabi. and Sri Lanka Cricket and both are on board. I am thankful to SLC for hosting us and that is really generous of them.” All three matches in the series will be played in Ham- Hesson steps in as RCB coach bantota and will involve a three-day quarantine period ANI IPL 2021, Rajesh Menon, Vice will be part of RCB for the sec- on arrival for both sides. Bengaluru President and Head, Royal ond leg of IPL 2021 in UAE. He With an eye on the current Challengers Bangalore, in replaces Adam Zampa. Hasa- turmoil in Afghanistan, ques- Ahead of the resumption of a virtual press briefing, said, ranga was the player of the se- tions have also been raised Season 14 of the IPL, Royal “As the season resumes in the ries in the recently concluded on whether the team will be Challengers Bangalore (RCB) UAE, it’s going to be an excit- Sri Lanka-India T20I series ready to participate in the up- announced changes to the squad ing chapter ahead. Simon Kat- taking 7 wickets in 3 matches at coming T20 World Cup. But as the team gears up for the ac- ich has decided to step down an economy rate of 5.58. the Afghanistan Cricket Board tion in the UAE this September. as the head coach of RCB, we Another Sri Lankan, Du- made it clear that the team will Royal Challengers Banga- would like to thank Katich for shmantha Chameera con- be ready when the showpiece lore (RCB) head coach Simon his work during his time at firmed his place in the Ban- event gets underway in Dubai. Katich has stepped down as Royal Challengers and wish glore side. The fast bowler Afghanistan cricket team’s head coach of the IPL side him success in the future. replaces Daniel Sams. media manager Hikmat Has- due to personal reasons and “In the interim, Mike Hes- Tim David who is no stranger san had told ANI that there is as part of the team’s business son will step in and discharge to the T20 format replaced no doubt with regards to par- continuity plan Mike Hesson the duties of the head coach Finn Allen at RCB for the re- The Qatar polo team and a swimmer are seen in action during the penultimate day of the 28th GCC ticipating in the T20 World will step in and discharge the until the end of the current mainder of the season. After Aquatics Championships being held at Hamad Aquatic Complex in Doha on Saturday. At the end of the Cup and the board is keen to go duties of Head Coach for this season, in addition to his exist- tasting success in T20 leagues day’s proceedings, Kuwait took the lead in the Open medals tally winning 14 medals (7 gold, 4 silver and 3 ahead with a tri-series involv- season, in addition to his exist- ing role of Director of Cricket.” around the world, hard-hitting bronze), while Qatar with four medals (1 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze) were in the second spot. Earlier, on Friday, ing Australia and West Indies ing role of Director of Cricket Rajesh Menon also an- batsman and handy bowler, Team Qatar juniors emerged age-group champions with an outstanding medal haul of 30 gold, 15 silver to help in preparations for the Operations, RCB. Speaking nounced that Sri Lankan all- Tim David will now test his and seven bronze. (Pics: Amed Oukda/QSA) showpiece event. about the resumption of the rounder Wanidu Hasaranga skills in IPL. 16 Sunday, August 22, 2021 The Last Word HBKU alumni reflect on transformative graduate education experiences Tribune News Network with an added perspective Doha of the rich Islamic heritage and scholarly works. HBKU’s With more than 300 stu- tagline is “Innovation Today, dents beginning their gradu- Shaping Tomorrow”: Innova- ate experience at Hamad Bin tion comes as a result of appre- Khalifa University (HBKU) ciating, mixing and learning this new academic year, the from different perspectives.” alumni stand as one of the uni- The diversity of the student versity’s biggest measures of body and faculty at HBKU en- student success over the past riches learning in different decade since its founding. ways. Bah added, “With close HBKU’s continuous ex- to 60 different nationalities, pansion of its highly distinc- imagine the endless possi- tive academic offerings and bilities when individuals from consistent growth has seen the Khalid Khori various backgrounds learn to alumni community grow to negotiate a shared experience HBKU students upbeat on over 1,250. by bringing forth their own HBKU graduates are mak- perspectives to the classroom. ing meaningful economic, “My graduate experience social and cultural contribu- was a transformative one excelling in their pursuits tions in their respective fields which wasn’t just limited to across academic and research academics, but also contrib- areas that span public policy, uted to my personal growth Tribune News Network always in awe of the holis- ment that inspires curiosity derstanding of public related Islamic studies, genomics, in- and development. As a gradu- Doha tic environment offered by and innovation and has suc- and real-world problems. I ternational law, digital media, ate student, I was able to par- HBKU, the diverse commu- cessfully built a strong sense specifically enjoyed learning science and engineering, and ticipate in numerous student Students from different nity that I was surrounded of community among stu- the ethics behind public poli- others. service opportunities that colleges of Hamad Bin Khalifa by and the safe space created dents and faculty sustained cy, which in a way developed HBKU’s research-inten- were tailor-made for HBKU University (HBKU) are full of for students on campus. despite the pandemic. My my understanding of dealing sive, interdisciplinary academic students locally and overseas. praise for the university for “As a full-time employee, research interest is in Fin- with humanitarian and hu- programs nurture an entrepre- HBKU allowed me to flourish giving them the opportunity when I first joinedH BKU, I was tech solutions and their con- man rights issues. neurial mindset and prepare as a global citizen and pre- to receive world-class educa- hesitant and felt overwhelmed tributions to Sustainable De- “The professors at CPP graduates to shape novel solu- Souad Aqeel pared me for the job market of tion and training that nurture by the pressure of managing velopment Goals in Africa. I are outstanding and show tions for positive, global impact. the future!” their skills and prepare them my time between my studies am convinced that HBKU is us great support in and out Reflecting on this trans- In an effort to both sup- to contribute to providing so- and work. I feared those long the perfect environment for of the classroom. My experi- formative learning culture, Dr port students and strengthen lutions to current and future days of running from work late me to pursue this goal and ence was enhanced with eve- Khalid Al Khori, a PhD gradu- interaction with its network of global challenges in different afternoon straight to universi- emerge prepared to make a ry class discussion in CPP; ate in Sustainable Energy grad- talented graduates, the Alumni sectors. ty until the evening. But as the global impact.” it is certainly a privilege to uate from HBKU’s College of Association shares job oppor- As the university begins its days passed, being surrounded Hind Khier from College discuss and debate world-re- Engineering and Science (CSE), tunities and internships on a new academic session, the stu- by a great community from of Law, said: “Studying law lated issues and discover my said: “HBKU gave me the op- regular basis to help them ac- dents have expressed their ea- colleagues to lecturers, I real- at HBKU has been a unique classmates’ ideologies and portunity to pursue a postgrad- celerate their careers. gerness and readiness to excel ised that those long days and experience that has exposed opinions. The master’s de- uate degree in a programme HBKU programmes are in their pursuits and achieve evening classes, filled with fas- me to different legal systems gree offered by the CPP will of my own interest which is developed to be relevant and their set goals. cinating discussions in closed such as European, Ameri- surely help me achieve my related to energy and sustain- address local and global chal- Idris Omer Mohammed classrooms, became an escape goal of becoming a research- ability. My research focused on lenges, giving students the op- from College of Health and Life from reality and the pressures As the university er in the fields of poverty and the integration of Solid Oxide portunity to engage in discov- Sciences, said: “I came to the of life. A place for me to release humanitarian rights.” Fuel Cells (SOFC) into oil and Sulaiman Bah ery in innovative ways. College of Health and Life Sci- my thoughts, be challenged by begins new academic Amine Haboub from gas processing industries to in- Souad Aqeel, a Master of ences (CHLS) at Hamad Bin others’ opinions and beliefs, session, the students the College of Science and En- crease overall efficiency, reduce porting this by contributing to Arts (MA) in Digital Humani- Khalifa University (HBKU) in and accept and learn from students have expressed gineering, said: “My time emissions, enhance cost-effec- human capital development ties and Societies alumna, said: the fall of 2017 for my master’s great minds that I had the priv- their eagerness and at HBKU has undoubtedly tiveness and increase domestic through their courses in inno- “My experience at the College programme in Genomics and ilege of working with.” readiness to excel in been a unique and reward- innovative technology develop- vation, research and technol- of Humanities and Social Sci- Precision Medicine (GPM). As She added, “I have always their pursuits and achieve ing experience. Not only ment and integration. ogy - boosting Qatar’s inter- ences was a unique one. The an international student, I had considered myself an Educa- their set goals have I acquired valuable “The support and motiva- national reach and enhancing Digital Humanities and Socie- mixed expectations, not only tion City protégé, graduating knowledge and experience, tion from my academic advisor, opportunities for economic ties programme exposed me because HBKU was a relatively from Qatar Academy, North- but I have also been enjoy- college faculty, the dean and growth and development.” to many interesting topics, in- new university but also because western University and then can and Qatari law. I am ing my passion. I was im- my colleagues at CSE had a real Through the HBKU Alum- cluding the emerging trends of I was in the first batch of the HBKU. My experience at most grateful to have met pressed by the commitment contribution to me achieving my ni Association, established technology such as virtual re- GPM programme. HBKU has created a thirst to exceptional peers who have of CSE faculty members in goals and obtaining the degree. under the university’s Alumni ality, artificial intelligence and The first year exceeded learn more and be in an aca- inspired and supported me providing us with insights HBKU is a key player in develop- Office, graduates maintain cloud computing, and how they my expectations, and I thank demic setting. I am proud to through this course. There and resources to ensure our ing and ensuring that graduates lifelong connections to the impact societies and human be- God for the renowned and say that I will be enrolling this are times when the course success. The college offered are qualifying with capabilities HBKU academic community. haviour. “The programme also highly esteemed professors year in the PhD Social Sciences can be difficult so having a wide selection of courses, to be able to implement what The association’s website is a enhanced my awareness and that helped me grow and programme and hope one day people to lean on and learn which perfectly suited my they have learned academically strategic platform for gradu- understanding of how different learn alongside my fellow to stand in classrooms filled from was essential to my ex- learning objectives and al- in their workplace.” ates to continue learning from groups of people use social me- students.” with students to be able to perience at HBKU. lowed me to diversify my Dr Khori’s 20-plus years’ each other, exploring opportu- dia differently, which was really He added, “After com- teach and learn, and most im- “Someday, I would like expertise. experience in oil and gas, cou- nities and sharing experienc- insightful to me.” pleting my master’s pro- portantly, influence and make to be general counsel of a “Besides that, student pled with the PhD, gave him es. Current students are as- Dr Maryam Al Mannai, gramme, I didn’t think twice a difference.” public company; my shorter- life at HBKU is impressive. the required knowledge on fu- sured of the ongoing support vice-president of Student Af- about choosing HBKU for Jamila Abubakar from term goal is to work in an ex- I made a lot of friends with ture needs which are becom- of fellow alumni who embody fairs at HBKU, said: “Our dis- my PhD programme due to College of Islamic Studies, panding non-profit organi- whom I enjoyed plenty of ing more pressing in today’s excellence and foster innova- tinguished alumni are HBKU’s the fruitful experience in said: “I am a second-year sation where I will have the university-organised activi- technology-driven world. tion and discovery for the ben- most powerful ambassadors my previous two years here. PhD student in the CIS Is- opportunity to gain exposure ties, including sports clubs, He said, “Knowledge is efit of the individual as well as and we are very proud of the I recommend that students lamic Finance and Economy to different legal matters as swimming classes, out- one of the many critical com- the wider community. significant professional im- choose universities where programme, and I joined the well as diversify my skills in door trips and volunteering ponents that make up mod- Reflecting on the signifi- pact they are having across the they can improve their skills university in 2020; the year the legal department.” events. At HBKU, I found ern economies and Qatar is cance of an innovation mind- globe. and have fun at the same of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hala Al Attar from Col- the right balance between directing a strong policy focus set, Sulaiman T Bah, a gradu- “They will always remain time. For me, I am so happy I Despite the challenges to lege of Public Policy, said: high-level research, great towards its knowledge-based ate of the MA in Public Policy a part of the HBKU family. By did the right thing by choos- learning and interaction “My education at the Col- student-faculty interaction economy as part of its Na- in Islam programme from the maintaining these bonds with- ing HBKU.” imposed by the pandemic, lege of Public Policy (CPP) and a welcoming communi- tional Vision 2030. It is vital College of Islamic Studies, in a strong alumni network, Aisha Al Mansoor, from my experience at HBKU has been both unique and ty. My overarching aim is to for the talent pool to transi- said: “Coming to HBKU in- we hope to encourage their College of Humanities and has been an enriching one dimensional. As an Inter- excel in my area of research, tion smoothly to the workforce troduced me to an academic ongoing engagement in the Social Sciences, said: “My filled with so much personal national Politics under- which will allow me to have with the right capabilities, and programme that could give me life of the university, especially journey at Hamad Bin Khal- growth. graduate, I have enjoyed my a higher impact and inspire HBKU’s graduate education the best of both worlds: the its mission of lifelong learning ifa University (HBKU) has “This is because HBKU experience so far because people to value science and plays a critical role in sup- modern tools of public policy and discovery.” been transformational. I was creates a learning environ- it helped to develop my un- knowledge.”

WCM-Q certificate programme explores value of Medical Humanities for healthcare professionals

Tribune News Network run on an annual basis, taking healthcare professionals to Dr Thurayya Arayssi, pro- Doha place each summer. help them understand the fessor of clinical medicine The innovative new pro- value of the humanities and and vice dean for academic The value of studying the gramme is directed and deliv- the arts in medical education and curricular affairs, said: Medical Humanities and the ered by Dr Krystyna Golkows- and clinical practice.” “This exciting and unique new arts for healthcare profession- ka, professor of English, and The programme employs programme provides a highly als was explored in a newly Dr Aicha Hind Rifai, assistant a blended learning model in effective platform for explor- launched online certificate professor of clinical psychia- which synchronous sessions ing and making sense of the programme now being offered try. introduce the topics of the humanistic aspects of medi- by Weill Cornell Medicine- The first instalment of course’s four asynchronous cine and healthcare which Qatar’s (WCM-Q) Division of the course comprised of four modules that participants underpin and give meaning Continuing Professional De- modules, which covered the then complete via an online to the profession. Through velopment (CPD). educational goals of Medical platform in their own time. study and enjoyment of the The six-week long online Humanities, the role of narra- During the synchronous ses- Medical Humanities and the programme emphasised that tive medicine in patient-cen- sions, the participants heard arts, healthcare professionals exposure to Medical Humani- tered models of care, and the from the expert instructors develop a body of knowledge ties helps healthcare pro- therapeutic value of the arts before having the chance to and experience that helps fessionals to gain enhanced and humanities in terms of the engage in lively group discus- them build stronger relation- insight into the patient-clini- lived experiences of healthcare sions and Q&A sessions. ships with patients, which in cian relationship and appre- practitioners. Throughout the course, turn leads to better health- ciation of the important role The programme also the participants were asked care outcomes.” narrative competence plays in discussed the challenges of to work on a paper to pre- The event was accred- the practise of medicine and incorporating the Medical Dr Krystyna Golkowsk and Dr Aicha Hind Refai. sent on the final day to share ited locally by the Ministry of self-care. Humanities into medical ed- what they had learned from Public Health’s Department Named the Certificate in ucation and medical practice, Dr Golkowska, who teach- derstanding that exposure to of which are crucial in their the sessions and discuss their of Healthcare Professions – Medical Humanities, the pro- and the capacity of the Medi- es the first-year writing semi- the arts and humanities helps work, particularly in their in- own insights and experiential Accreditation Section and in- gramme is believed to be the cal Humanities to improve nar on WCM-Q’s pre-medical medical professionals to de- teractions with patients. This knowledge related to health- ternationally by the Accredi- only one of its kind available in physicians’ well-being and curriculum said: “There is a velop empathy, resilience and programme provided a strong care delivery and the Medical tation Council for Continuing the Gulf region. It will now be self-care. growing appreciation and un- tolerance of ambiguity, all foundation of knowledge for Humanities. Medical Education (ACCME).