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QATAR turned into a vast sta- dium as thousands of citizens and residents turned up at dif- ferent venues across the coun- try to celebrate Qatar National Sport Day on Tuesday with great joy and enthusiasm. The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani participated in the activities of Qatar Sport Day at Aspire Zone Foundation’s Football Skills Development Center. The Amir participated in different kinds of sport activities organised by members of the Aspire Acad- emy in the playground. The Amir was briefed on the facilities of the centre and on the state-of-the-art technology used to train and develop the skills of its mem- bers. The Amir was accompa- nied by Personal Representa- tive HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani, FIFA Presi- dent Gianni Infantino, senior officials of the Qatar Football Association and Aspire Zone Foundation. In a tweet, the Amir said, “This broad involvement of in- dividuals and institutions in to- The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani participates in National Sport Day activities at Aspire Zone on Tuesday. SEE ALSO PAGE 20 day’s sporting events is accom- panied by the impressive rise of MIA Park and Qatar Foundaa- Qatari sports. Proud of the new tion to take part in a variety ofof This broad involvement of generation of athletes in vari- activities on the occasion. individuals and institutions ous games and still have more.” NSD aims to raise awaree- in today’s sporting events HH Sheikha Moza bint ness of the importance ofof Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar sport and its role in the livess is accompanied by the Foundation for Education, of communities, making it ann impressive rise of Qatari Science and Community De- essential part of the daily lifefe velopment (QF), attended of individuals. sports. Proud of the new QF’s National Sport Day cel- generation of athletes in ebrations at Education City. in various sports for all ages. various games and still have more. Prime Minister and Minis- Thousands visited Aspire See also pages 3, 4, 5, 6, 18, ter of Interior HE Sheikh Ab- Zone Foundation, Katara, 19 & 20 Ô dullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani also participated in Sport Day activities organised by the Ministry of Interior in Qatar Sports Club court. The biggest annual sport festival of the Qatar saw par- ticipation from various gov- ernment entities and sports clubs, making Doha a large sporting ground as sport en- thusiasts and people partici- pated in various activities all over the city. In addition, there were ac- tivities organised for women with a view to instilling the HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of , spirit of community sports in participated in National Sport Day activities at Education City on them through expanding the Tuesday. HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani, President of the Qatar base of popular participation (PHOTO: HANSON K JOSEPH) Olympic Committee, was also in attendance.

Qatar unveils falcon Falah 1,756 km of cycling & pedestrian as mascot of World Athletics tracks completed: Ashghal chief Championships he Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has completed works on AN “aspirational” falcon called Falah, who is Thundreds of kilometres of cycling and pedestrian tracks on also “competitive and courageous”, was officially major expressways and local roads to ensure safety. unveiled as the World Athletics Championships’ Ashghal President Dr Eng Saad bin Ahmed al Muhan- mascot on Tuesday. The championships will nadi said the total length of cycling and pedestrian tracks on take place in Qatar this year. “The falcon, to us expressways and local roads reached over 1,756 kilometres in Qatar and to all the Arab countries, means in 2018. He stressed Ashghal’s keenness to organise vari- a lot,” said Dahlan al Hamad, president of the ous sport activities for its employees throughout the year Qatar Athletics Federation and vice-president of Blockade makes Qataris and to encourage them to exercise regularly by providing the IAAF. Hamad added that everything was “on well-equipped sport venues and skilled trainers. Muhannadi schedule” for the championships, the first ever more supportive of free and other officials took part in a cycling event organised by to be held in the , and which will (PG 9) Ashghal in collaboration with Qatar Cycling Federation to start on September 28. (AFP) PAGE 17 speech celebrate National Sport Day. (TNN) PAGE 6 02 Wednesday, February 13, 2019

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Qatar’s State awards recognise researchers Blueair launches intelligent and scientists: Minister QNA range of car air purifiers DOHA The winner of the state appreciative award MINISTER of Culture and receives QR500,000 with z New Blueair Cabin car air purifiers remove toxic pollutants in just 6 minutes Sports Salah bin Ghanim Al Ali underlined that Qatar’s a gold medal and a certif- z Unique HEPA Silent technology ensures a 99.97 percent filtration rate appreciative and incentive icate of appreciation. State awards aim to honour TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK With its sustainable Swed- researchers and scientists He also thanked the of- DOHA ish design and whisper-silent for their important role in ficials in charge for their ef- technology, the new range the society, as they prove forts and active participation FOLLOWING research find- upgrades consumers’ lives in that the community is capa- for achieving the goals of the ings that the air inside cars more ways than one. ble of meeting the current country. contains up to 100 percent Air levels of these harm- global challenges. The State awards were more PM2.5, the ultrafine ful substances rises in disa- The Amir HH Sheikh established in accordance particles harmful to human greeable weather: sandstorms Tamim bin Hamad al Thani with Law No 11 of 2003. The health, than the roadside air, are typically made up of silica honoured the winners of Qa- awards were launched in Blueair, a world-leader in air crystals and contain viruses, tar’s State awards in sciences, April 2005. purification solutions, on Sun- bacteria and dust mites. arts and literature. The prizes are awarded day unveiled a state-of-the-art “Air quality inside cars In a statement on the side- every two years in the fields air purifier for cars, trucks and can be much worse than on lines of the event, the minister of Islamic studies, social other road vehicles. the street, thanks to a combi- said HH the Amir’s patronage and human sciences, pure “Commuters spend, on av- nation of exhaust emissions of the two awards reaffirms and applied sciences, arts erage, about 10 hours a week from one’s own vehicle as well the wise leadership’s appreci- and literature. The value of in vehicles. This is particular- as from other vehicles, as well ation for science and its keen- the two awards this year is ly true for Qatar, where walk- as particles from tires and ness on promoting the posi- QR2,800,000. ing and cycling are less com- road wear products that enter tion of the researchers and The winner of the state mon ways of transport,” said through ventilation and air- innovators in a society that appreciative award receives Sajed Jassim Mohammed conditioning systems,” says believes in the importance of QR500,000 with a gold Sulaiman, vice-chairman and TR Ganesh, general manager, knowledge for the develop- medal and a certificate of managing director of Video Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Video Home & Electronic Centre/Jumbo Electronics Sajed Jassim Blueair Middle East. ment of society. appreciation. Home & Electronic Centre/ Mohammed Sulaiman with Director and CEO of Video Home & Electronic Centre CV Rappai, COO of Video “With its high-performance He noted that Qatar is The winner of the state Jumbo Electronics, at the Home and Electronic Centre Rohit Pandit, General Manager of Blueair Middle East TR Ganesh and other technology, Cabin car air puri- full of researchers and scien- incentive prize receives launch event in Doha. officials at the launch of Blueair air purification solutions in Doha on Sunday.(JALAL PATHIYOOR) fier will offer Qatar resident’s tists making efforts to con- QR300,000 with a certificate “To meet the consumer peace of mind that 99.97 per- tribute to the advancement and a gold medal. If more needs for clean air in cars, found that levels of soot and as breeding grounds for bac- equipped with Blueair’s pio- cent of these impurities are be- of the State and society. than one person wins, the Blueair has expanded their chemicals inside cars were teria. While air quality defers neering HEPA Silent technol- ing filtered out,” he added The minister congratu- prize amount is distributed air purification expertise and twice as high as those meas- from region to region, air pol- ogy, which filters out at least The Cabin car air purifier lated the winners of the equally among them, and best-in-class technology to ured by roadside detectors. A lution remains one of the big- 99.97 percent of airborne pol- range will be available in Qa- awards and thanked them each of them is awarded a a new segment, which I am few months ago, scientists at gest public health concerns in lutants, bacteria, viruses, al- tar across all Jumbo Electron- for their efforts in their fields gold medal and a certificate of proud to launch in our country London Metropolitan Univer- any country. lergens, microplastics, smoke, ics showrooms, leading hyper- of specialisation. appreciation. here today,” Sulaiman added. sity revealed that car air-con- Compact and easy to in- dust, soot, sand and pollen as markets, retailers and select Last year, US scientists ditioning systems can function stall, Cabin car air purifiers are small as 0.1 micron in size. car dealers.

Third Week Activities | February 14 - 19 Fashion Shows Skincare Consultation Nail Treatments Wednesday, February 13, 2019 03 NATIONAL SPORT DAY Sheikha Moza leads celebrations at QF

To mark the occasion, activities catering to people of all ages and interests were organised at Oxygen Park, the Ceremonial Court, Ceremonial Green Spine and Multaqa at Education City

AILYN AGONIA gym F45, spinning classes or- DOHA ganised by Ride Tribe, com- bination and fitness ONNING their training provided by BeatBox best sportswear and wellness instruction of- and in high spir- fered by Vishnu Yoga. its, members of “One of the objectives Qatar Founda- that we have at QF is healthy tionD (QF) community, various living. We promote it as much organisations and residents as we can and what you see from various nationalities today is something that we took part in an array of sports promote on a daily basis. This events hosted by QF on the oc- year, we have many events casion of Qatar National Sport taking place. Ride Tribe is Day on Tuesday. playing a pivotal role with QF Chairperson HH various sessions. We are also Sheikha Moza bint Nasser trying to promote female led in welcoming the public classes,” said Mohammed to the day-long celebrations Fakhroo, executive director held in four main areas of of Outreach and Institutional Education City dedicated Advancement at QF. to promoting healthy living QF’s popular Torba through sports. Farmers Market was also The National Sport open during the day adding Day activities at QF were cal media on the sidelines of to the festive mood of the also attended by QF Vice- the event. event. It featured the best in Chairperson and CEO HE Sporting events and ac- organically-grown produce, Sheikha Hind bint Hamad tivities catering to all ages and locally-prepared food and al Thani, President of Qatar interests took place in four beverages, and sustainable Olympic Committee HE locations – Oxygen Park, the products to the public. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Ceremonial Court, the Cer- Commenting on the Thani, HE Sheikh Khalifa emonial Green Spine, and occasion UN’s Skinner said, bin Hamad bin Khalifa al Multaqa (Education City Stu- “This is the first time I’ve Thani, United Nations Office dent Center). A new addition participated in Qatar’s and for Partnerships Executive to QF’s National Sport Day QF’s National Sport Day Director Robert Skinner, celebrations was an obstacle activities, and I’m amazed at US Olympic fencer Ibtihaj course called the QF Race fea- the response. To be successful Muhammad and US Olympic turing 17 different challenges on the international stage, a swimmer Conor Dwyer. across more than 2km in country has to address the This year, the sport day Oxygen Park. A smaller-scale Sustainable Development celebration at QF kicked Annabi, the 2019 AFC Asian ing indoor events. We are obstacle course tailored for Goals at grassroots level, and start with Qatar Cycling Tour Cup champions, at the start also delighted to host people younger participants – the QF QF is certainly helping to covering approximately 20km line drawing more excitement from Qatar Cyclists, Dog- Mini Track – was also set up. contribute to this.” starting from the Ceremonial and cheers from the spectators. pound, RideTribe, F45 and Other highlights included Vodafone Qatar was the Court to the Museum of “We are excited to host so so many stakeholders. QF workouts run by the Dog- Platinum Sponsor of QF’s Islamic Art and back to QF many people for this event. is one of the main areas for pound – one of New York National Sport Day 2019 in which hundreds of cyclists The number of participants Sport Day celebrations”, City’s most high-profile gyms events with Sidra Medicine from various communities keeps on growing every year QF Media Relations – high-intensity inter- being the Silver Sponsor. took part. They were also and this year we are hosting Manager Khalifa Essa val training sessions joined by two players of Al plenty of activities, includ- al Kubaisi told thee lo- hosted by Qatar-based (PHOTOS: QATAR FOUNDATION)

National Sport Day affirms importance of sports: Mahmoud

The celebration this year comes in the backdrop of the historic achievement of Qatar winning the 2019 Asian Cup

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SHURA Council celebrated National Sport Day on Tues- day with the participation of Speaker of Shura Council HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud. The celebration comes close on the heels of the his- toric achievement of the Qa- The Shura speaker said that the Qatar team’s victory in the 2019 Asian Cup gives this year’s celebration a beautiful dimension, reflecting the importance of sports for people and communities. tar team winning the 2019 Asian Cup. and an additional sense of Mahmoud said that National 2011, affirms the importance of Qatar national football team’s the importance of sports for casion to remind the society of The footballing victory the importance of sport, its Sport Day, which was set by a sports in the lives of individuals victory at the 2019 Asian Cup people and communities. the importance of sports and gives the celebration of Sport role and benefits. decision of the Amir HH Sheikh and communities. gives this year’s celebration a He added that the Shura that a healthy mind resides in Day this year a special joy Speaking to journalists, Tamim bin Hamad al Thani in The Shura speaker said the beautiful dimension, reflecting Council is celebrating the oc- a healthy body. 04 Wednesday, February 13, 2019 NATIONAL SPORT DAY French envoy, Sheikh Joaan join Sport Day activities

The Ambassador of France to Qatar HE Franck Gellet takes part in Qatar National Sport Day activities with Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani, President of (QOC), Minister of Education and higher Education HE Mohammed Abdul Wahed al Hammadi, and high jump world champion Mutaz Issa Barshim. (TNN) MoCI hosts array of sporting activities Pakistani ambassador lauds to the delight of community members QTSBF’s Sport Day activities TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

AMBASSADOR of Pakistan to Qatar HE Syed Ahsan Raza Shah on Tuesday attended Qa- tar National Sport Day event organised by Qatar , and Badminton Fed- eration (QTSBF). Students of Pakistan Inter- national School Qatar demon- strated various Pakistani tradi- tional sports. Ambassador of Pakistan to Qatar HE Syed Ahsan Raza Shah at a The ambassador was de- National Sport Day event organised by QTSBF in Doha on Tuesday. lighted to see the enthusiasm of the participants and thanked TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the Qatar government for DOHA dedicating the day to the im- portance of sports. Sport Day, THE Ministry of Commerce the envoy said, is a clear mani- and Industry (MoCI), in co- festation of Qatar’s resolve to operation with the Economic promoting sports and multi- Zones Company, Manateq, cultural integration among organised on Tuesday a various communities through number of sporting and rec- better understanding and reational activities at the knowledge of their cultures Cultural Village Foundation and traditions. – Katara, to mark the Na- The ambassador thanked tional Sport Day. The event the attracted a large number of committee for organising a community members. wonderful National Sport Day Through this year’s sport event. activities and recreational QTSBF organised a large competitions, the ministry number of sport and entertain- Pakistan and Nepal. nine and 10 years featuring the aimed at encouraging fami- aging community members featured recreational com- ticipating in this year’s activi- ment events at Katara, Qatar The federation invited Ash- national team players. lies and community members to exercise throughout the petitions and sports tourna- ties, noting that such events Foundation and the Khalifa gal and Qatar Rail and some QTSBF President Nasser of all age groups to exercise year. The event contributed ments including beach vol- contribute positively to the Tennis and Squash Complex. private companies to partici- bin Ghanim al Khelaifi said: and engage in physical ac- to promoting the values of leyball, children’s football, promotion of physical and The federation also hosted pate in the sport and entertain- “The National Sport Day is tivities. The event was also cooperation and solidarity boxing, , billiards intellectual abilities while an Open Day for embassies at ment events to help workers a national initiative that re- aimed at raising awareness among community members and table football. raising awareness of the im- the Khalifa International Ten- follow a healthy lifestyle. flects the importance of sport of the importance of sport in a casual and entertaining The employees of the portance of sport as a cultural nis and Squash Complex with QTSBF organised the NSD in building a healthy society and its role in the daily life of atmosphere. ministry and Manateq ex- concept that improves social the participation of the embas- Tennis Tournament for Jun- that is able to bring about the people in addition to encour- The ministry‘s activities pressed their pleasure in par- cohesion in the society. sies of the Philippines, India, iors for children under eight, desired development.” Asian expats throng Qatar Sport Day venues with passion, zeal

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THOUSANDS of Asian work- ers thronged Asian Town, Al Khor Sports Complex, Qatar Sports Club, Al Wakra and Al Arabi Stadium to celebrate National Sport Day in a pleas- ant weather on Tuesday. While workers from In- dia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan and Bang- ladesh flocked together at Asian Town to participate in their favourite sporting activities, women and chil- dren from these countries Indian Ambassador HE P Kumaran at a Sport Day event in Doha on Tuesday. (PHOTOGRAPHS BY HANSON K JOSEPH) gathered at Al Wakra and Al Arabi Stadiums to watch cul- said, “Qatar’s victory in the a series of sport events such tural shows as well as to take Asian Cup has boosted this as football, tug of war, arm part in games. year’s celebrations. Qatar’s , races for men in Asian Town management sports initiatives have suc- parallel with games for wom- and different socio-cultural ceeded in inspiring love for en and children. organisations of expatriate sports within the commu- HOPE Qatar Center for communities in Qatar or- nity.” Special Needs organised a ganised an array of sporting Sport Day activities at the special event yesterday for its events on the occasion to at- Asian Town featured basket- differently abled students to tract workers. ball (for males) and mark the National Sport Day. Indian Ambassador to matches (for males and fe- Other Indian organisa- Qatar HE P Kumaran attend- males), cycling, skating, team tions that held various ac- ed the Sport Day celebrations building and obstacle relay, tivities on Sport Day were organised by Indian Sports demonstration class, Sanskriti, Cultural Forum Centre in Qatar Table Tennis poster painting competition, sports activities organised by football tournament includ- Sports Fest 2019 at Wakra Majzia Bhanu inaugurated and Kerala Muslim Cultural Association premises. tug-of-war, yoga and Indian Cultural and Arts So- ing 13 teams was the key at- Sports Club in which over the sports festival. Centre. Speaking to Qatar Trib- match. ciety. Indian Sports Centre traction of the event. 3,000 people, including chil- The sports event started Winners in different une, President of Indian Cul- More than 150 Indian ex- Vice President EP Abdul Rah- Kerala expatriate forum dren participated. World with a colourful procession games were also honoured at tural Centre, AP Manikantan pats participated in different man inaugurated the event. A Chaliyar Doha held Chaliyar heavyweight lifting champion of participants followed by the end of the event. Wednesday, February 13, 2019 05 NATIONAL SPORT DAY An opportunity to renew one’s passion for sports: Minister

THE Minister of Culture and Sports HE Salah bin Ghanem al Ali took part in the National Sport Day celebrations held at Al Bida Park on Tuesday. Speaking on the sidelines of the event, the minister said that Sport Day is an opportunity to renew one’s passion with sports. He expressed his happiness over the participation of a large number of children in the event, pointing out that it reflected an increasing awareness of the importance of sports in life. He also said there has been an increase in the number of peo- ple practicing sports in Qatar. Ali pointed out that the state investments in sports facilities including parks and playgrounds are bearing fruit now. The Ministry of Culture and Sports organised a number of sports activities on the occasion of Sport Day. (TNN)

Dr Kuwari takes part in health march PHCC employees, patients, visitors mark special day

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Communications Depart- DOHA ment, said, “At PHCC, we are actively working towards PHCC staff, their families, to ensure a healthy future patients and visitors partici- for Qatar’s residents, and pated in a range of healthy National Sport Day demon- activities across its health strates how we can all play centres and facilities to mark a part in ensuring this on an Qatar National Sport Day individual level.” 2019. The PHCC, in part- Dr Mariam Abdul Malik, nership with Aspire, managing director of PHCC, arranged an array of healthy said the celebration reflects and exciting activities for PHCC’s commitment to highlighting the importance QNA of exercising as a key part of The celebration reflects DOHA maintaining good health and PHCC’s commitment to reducing the risk of health highlighting the impor- THE Minister of Public Health problems. tance of exercise as a key HE Dr Hanan Mohamed al She said, “A distin- part of maintaining good Kuwari participated in the guished programme is of- health and reducing the activities organised by the fered by PHCC this year to risk of health problems Ministry of Public Health in mark our National Sport partnership with HMC and Day and drive forward Qa- Primary Health Care Corpora- tar National Vision 2030 patients and visitors includ- tion (PHCC) on the occasion following the wise leader- ing mini football and basket- of the National Sport Day. ship of the Amir HH Sheikh ball. The event included sports and Tamim bin Hamad al Thani. Health centre managers, awareness activities highlight- We all need to remember their families and staff also ing the importance of sport that physical activity and held a series of sport-fo- and its various health benefits. exercise can have immediate cused activities to mark this The employees of the and long-term health ben- special day. MoPH, HMC and PHCC par- efits and most importantly, PHCC also joined the ticipated in a joint event at employees also took part in a wise leadership’s keenness on She added that this im- to the goal of Qatar to ensure regular activity can improve Ministry of Public Health Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical football match. having healthy citizens by pro- portant initiative and its its population enjoys physical the quality of life for all age and Hamad Medical Cor- City. The minister and lead- Dr Kuwari stressed that moting community sport as positive messages contribute and psychological well-being groups.” poration in National Sport ers of the health sector par- Sport Day is an important ini- a part of daily behaviour and to the promotion of healthy to achieve Qatar National Vi- Huda Bashwar, execu- Day events, including a ticipated in a 1-km march. The tiative that demonstrates the lifestyle. lifestyles, which contribute sion 2030. tive director of Corporate walkathon.

Katara hums with sporting activities Learning to perform CPR in a fun way CATHERINE W GICHUKI as organisations hold array of events DOHA QATAR residents had a chance to learn how to CATHERINE W GICHUKI perform Cardiopulmonary DOHA Resuscitation (CPR) tech- nique, a live-saving meas- THE Cultural Village Founda- ure, in a fun way, as part tion ‘Katara’ was abuzz with of the Qatar National Sport activities on Tuesday as a Day activities. large number of people from The participants were all walks of life thronged the shown the two-step, hands- venue to take part in different only process of performing sporting activities to celebrate CPR and calling emergency the Qatar National Sport Day. numbers (999) in the form Visitors, both young and old, of Zumba. participated in activities suit- The demonstrations were able for their age. organised by Hamad Medi- The events included cal Corporation’s (HMC) football, , volleyball, Hamad International Train- tug-of-war, , spinning, ing Center and Kulluna for zumba, weight-lifting, wres- Health and Safety. Director tling and boxing among oth- of HITC, Chairman of Kul- ers, aimed at raising aware- gency Medicine Dr Khalid luna and Senior Consultant ness of the importance of Abdulnoor Saifeldeen said: of Emergency Medicine physical activity to prevent “Nowadays, we see many Dr Khalid Abdulnoor lifestyle diseases. people doing physical exer- Saifeldeen said they held ac- Demonstrations were also cises regularly, which is a tivities that attract public held on how to provide first welcome step. People run, attention and are related di- aid to children and adults walk and go to the gym regu- rectly to the public’s health such as Cardiopulmonary re- larly to stay fit. Sport Day is and safety. suscitation (CPR) and what to a platform to send a strong “The CPR saves life. We Some of participants going on for six years. do in case a child chokes. message to people about the are doing it in a sporty way. went home with prize. They “The percentage of peo- Hamad Medical Corpora- importance of sports and It’s very popular among peo- got vouchers for sports shops ple who we discover with tion (HMC) provided a num- physical activity in life.” ple,” he said. to buy sport-related items. undiagnosed hypertension, ber of tests to the visitors Besides, the celebrations According to him, there The activities also in- high cholesterol or obesity examining their blood sugar provide memorable experi- were around 80 manne- cluded the Healthy Heart, is very high -- as much as 30 levels, blood pressure, Body ences to people, especially quins for people to learn the part of Kulluna campaign percent. We have been doing Mass Index and cholesterol. families. technique. through which participants this for many years and we Smokers were also tested firms and civil society groups. people to embrace sports to re- Some of the other organi- “We could have put more were screened for blood sug- have been hearing positive for carbon monoxide in their Qatar Red Crescent Soci- main healthy,” said an official. sations that held events at because we have thousands of ar, cholesterol, blood pres- feedback which is impacting lungs as well as lung volume. ety (QRCS) hosted a variety Director of HMC Hamad Katara were Sky Dive Qatar, them but we brought a limited sure and Body Mass Index. on the behaviour of the peo- The events at Katara were of sports including football at International Training Cent- Yasmian Golf, Ministry of number of them due to space Dr Saifeldeen said the ple,” he said. organised by different public Katara. er, Chairman of Kulluna and Municipality and Environ- constraints. We take the dum- “Kulluna for a Healthy and private organisations, “We want to encourage Senior Consultant of Emer- ment and Qatar Shell. mies to school as well,” he said. Heart” campaign has been (PICS BY HANSON K JOSEPH) 06 Wednesday, February 13, 2019 NATIONAL SPORT DAY

ATTORNEY-GENERAL TAKES PART IN SPORT DAY EVENTS

Attorney-general HE Dr Ali bin Fetais al Marri joins the staff and officials of Public Prosecution during the National Sport Day celebrations on Tuesday. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) Vodafone hosts GigaNet-powered QA staff, families join Al-Sadd SC digital, interactive sports activities football team members in fun fest TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA VODAFONE hosted an array of exciting digital and interactive QATAR Airways (QA) hosted sports activities, powered by an enjoyable and exciting Vodafone’s GigaNet network celebration of National Sport on the occasion of (NSD), featuring a variety of sport Day on Tuesday. athletic and dynamic activities Held at Qatar Foundation’s for staff members from the Ceremonial Court, the family group and its subsidiaries. fun activities were designed The event, which was held to showcase how technology on the new state-of-the-art can enable an active lifestyle Oryx International School and promote well-being. The campus, featured a variety highlight was the ‘GigaNet of fun-filled activities for QA Sprint Challenge’, a 15-metre Group staff and families. The wall that challenged young and activities included football, old to race against Vodafone’s volleyball, , cricket, superfast GigaNet network. cycling, aerobics and yoga, as Visitors also got the chance well as a kids’ activity station to experience augmented Mahday Al Hebabi with the winners of the QF Race. featuring mini-football games The event also featured a health-check booth with specialised consultants available to administer blood reality football and virtual and sack races, where friendly pressure and BMI check-ups. reality boxing over Vodafone QF Race, a large-scale 3km amongst the population is of competitions were held GigaNet. This enabled the obstacle course spanning immense public value, which between employees. society. Its key message is staff and other members of football match at the Oryx gamers to enjoy GigaNet’s the length of Oxygen Park. Vodafone has supported The event also featured that sports should be a part the community to incorporate International School. extremely fast speeds and Mahday Saad al Hebabi, since Qatar National Sport a health-check booth with of the culture and life of healthy lifestyles and habits, Al-Sadd SC General ultra-low latency, eliminating Vodafone Qatar’s head of Day was launched in 2012. I specialised consultants individuals and society, and and helping foster a healthy Manager Turki al Ali said, “We the lag often experienced Business Sales, was on hand to am delighted with our staff available to administer blood is an important aspect of our and energetic way of living in are so pleased to participate in gaming with current celebrate with the winners and and the public’s enthusiastic pressure and BMI check-ups. nation’s investment in human Qatar,” he added. in Qatar Airways Group’s technologies. hand them their cheques. participation in today’s Qatar Airways Group Chief development.” Qatar football team celebration of National Sport Vodafone also handed out “The Amir HH Sheikh Vodafone digital sports Executive Akbar al Baker “By hosting a fun and champions from Al-Sadd SC, Day. We hope that our players’ cash prizes worth more than Tamim bin Hamad al Thani’s activities powered by our said, “Qatar National Sport active day for our employees Akram Afif, Tarek Salman engagement with children and QR40,000 to winners of the initiative to promote sports GigaNet Network. Day reflects the vision of our at our new, state-of-art Oryx and Salem al Hajri, joined families inspires them to be country’s wise leadership International School, we are QA staff and families in the active and to adopt a healthy for building individuals and encouraging Qatar Airways celebration and played a mini lifestyle.” KUWARI LEADS KAHRAMAA STAFF, FAMILIES 1,000 Karwa employees take part in marathon TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Besides, the company or- DOHA ganised special sports activi- ties for children and families THE public transport company of employees who participated Mowasalat (Karwa) organised in large numbers. a variety of sports events to Mowasalat management mark the National Sport Day also honoured winners of on Tuesday, emphasising the sports competitions. role of sports in building a On this occasion, Khalid healthy society and healthy Nasser al Hail, Mowasalat individuals. managing director & CEO, The events included a said: “The National Sport Day 5-km marathon in which more provides an opportunity for than 1,000 Karwa drivers and Mowasalat staff to participate other employees participated. and showcase their skills in a fun Mowasalat has a workforce and competitive atmosphere. of 7,000 including 6,500 Mowasalat promotes sports drivers. among its staff to ensure every This year Mowasalat’s employee stays motivated.” events were designed to Meanwhile, the organising enhance team spirit and committee for the event made all fair competition among the arrangements to ensure safety participants and motivating of the participants. During the sporting talents within the event, the company’s medical organisation to excel in their team including a physician chosen fields of sport. with nurses and paramedics The sports activities were available along with first were held at the Karwa City aid. The Mowasalat ambulance playground. The events was also kept in readiness. The President of Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) Engineer Essa bin Hilal al included football, basketball health & safety team inspected Kuwari led a number of directors of affairs, departments, heads of departments, employees and their and volleyball matches, relay and cleared the venue, activity families to take part in Sport Day activities organised by the corporation at Katara on Tuesday. (TNN) race and some other fun This year Mowasalat’s events were designed to motivate sporting area and other equipment activities. talents within the organisation to excel in their chosen fields of sport. before the event.

Ashghal officials go cycling on Lusail Expressway 1,756 km of cycling and pedestrian tracks completed, says president

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Expressway. QCF’s Secretary DOHA Jamal Abdullateef al Kuwari also participated in the event. PRESIDENT of Public Speaking on the occasion, Works Authority (Ashghal) the Ashghal president said Dr Eng Saad bin Ahmed the authority has completed al Muhannadi along with works on hundreds of directors, department kilometres of cycling and heads and employees joined pedestrian tracks on major the National Sport Day expressways and local roads celebrations on Tuesday. to ensure their safety. Ashghal president stressed the organisation’s keenness to organise various sports activities for its employees throughout the year and to encourage them to exercise regularly. Muhannadi and other He added that the officials took part in a cycling total length of cycling He also stressed Ashghal’s to exercise regularly by Company (UDC) and at the Pearl’s Costa Malaz and basketball, in addition event organised by Ashghal and pedestrian tracks on keenness to organise various providing well-equipped sport General Retirement & Social Porto Arabia for Ashghal’s to fitness activities and in collaboration with Qatar expressways and local roads sports activities for its halls and skilled trainers. Insurance Authority, Ashghal staff and visitors of all ages. entertainment for children in Cycling Federation (QCF) on had reached over 1,756 employees throughout the In cooperation with conducted daylong sport The activities included order to instill the culture of the cycling tracks on Lusail kilometres in 2018. year and to encourage them the United Development activities and entertainment marathon, football and sport as a lifestyle. Wednesday, February 13, 2019 07 08 Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Reports by L N Mallick For events and press releases email Pakistan Prism [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222 Spirituality sows seeds of art, says British artist of Pakistani origin responsibilities, Shahida said, “I try Recognised as the first to strike a balance between my pri- vate and professional life without Muslim woman ceramic compromising the interests of ei- artist in the UK, ther.” She said that women should learn how to manage both aspects Shahida’s works of their lives. Sharing her person- al experience, the artist said that represent a modern women should stand up against all concept of traditional kinds of domestic maltreatment. They should not put up with intol- Islamic art turned into erable behaviour and must respect clay forms and sculpture their lives. She added that once she refused to give one of her artworks to Prince HAHIDA Ahmed im- Charles for free and asked him to pay pressed audience with if he wanted to have one. She urged her creativity and pas- the audience, especially women, to sion for art at a ‘Be My develop self-confidence. She asked Guest’ programme or- the audience not to force children to ganisedS by Pakistan Arts Society – follow a certain kind of field against Qatar (PAS-Q) in Pak Shamaa School their aptitude. and College premises recently. PAS-Q General Secretary Adeel Shahida is a British visual art- Akbar compered the programme. ist and educator of Pakistani origin. Aimen Zeb interviewing Shahida Ahmed (right) in the ‘Be My Guest’ programme organised by Pakistan Arts Society – Qatar (PAS-Q) at Pak Shamaa School and College. Earlier, PAS-Q President Mu- She is currently associated with hammad Abrar Hussain introduced Virginia Commonwealth University the guest speaker to the audience Qatar. She has received recognition and noted that the number of people as the first Muslim woman ceramic present in the auditorium showed artist in the UK. Her works repre- the keen interest they had in listen- sent a modern concept of tradition- ing to the guest speaker. al Islamic art turned into clay forms PSS Principal Nabila Kaukab and sculpture. These works are to greeted Shahida with a bouquet of be found in collections of Prince flowers. The principal lauded PAS- Charles and Commonwealth Office Q for always inviting multi-talented in London, Baroness Saeeda Warsi people. She said that interactive and the British High Commission in sessions with successful people Karachi, Pakistan. serve as a source of inspiration for Shahida is involved with many the audience members. She also projects in Qatar to create artworks praised the speaker for her success for hotels, buildings and open spaces and variety of works. such as the sculpture on the Cor- Community Welfare Attaché at niche. Her creativity is a way to com- PAS-Q President Muhammad Abrar the Pakistan Embassy Hafiz Junaid municate with others. She uses art Hussain. PSS Principal Nabila Kaukab (left) presents a bouquet to Shahida Ahmed. PAS-Q General Secretary Adeel Akbar. Amir Sial, who attended the event as a universal platform to integrate as a guest of honour, appreciated various human experiences as well dience members who also directly towards spirituality. One day, I was ing ceramic into artworks.” The artist added that her art- the efforts and ideas of PAS-Q. “It as the people. Currently, she is in the sought Shahida’s opinion on dif- taken to a pottery class during win- In response to a question about works gave her immense satis- is a good event providing an oppor- process of finalising her first book ferent issues. ter. The moment clay was thrust into what was her motivation for art, Sha- faction. She said that one of her tunity to interact with a successful which will be launched very soon. When asked how she got inter- my hands, I had an epiphany: Clay is hida said again it was spirituality. work that is in cubicle structure person. The audience had learned The programme was in an in- est in art, Shahida replied that it was what humans are made of. I started Explaining it, Shahida said that she with different patterns has the 99 a lot from the experiences of the terview format. Aimen Zeb, a PAS- an involuntary urge. “When I was a playing with a loaf of clay playfully never had dreams but one day she names of Allah. artist,” remarked the Attache, add- Q member, hosted the interactive child, my parents would often say shaping it into different forms. That saw a mystical dance in her dream To a question on how she jug- ing that the embassy is planning to session. She posed questions to that they wanted me to become a doc- incident ignited my creativity and I and thought that the dream was gles her career as a working woman organise some community events in the guest for the benefit of the au- tor, but I always had an inclination started developing interest in shap- pushing her towards the art. and a creative artist with domestic collaboration with PAS-Q.

A section of the audience. Schoolchildren showcase culinary skills at PIS-Q food fest TUDENTS of kindergar- Otho inaugurated the event by cut- the young students, events like ten, junior, girls and boys ting a ceremonial ribbon. Pakistan this also generate among the chil- wings showcased their cook- embassy Community Welfare At- dren feelings of love, warmth, and Sing skills at the Annual Food tache Hafiz Junaid Amir Sial also a spirit of sharing and caring, felt Festival organised by Pakistan In- graced the occasion. They visited the guests. ternational School-Qatar (PIS-Q) the stalls and appreciated the ef- It was quite an enjoyable event recently. forts of the students in organis- with the air filled with the heady Participating enthusiastically ing the event and exhibiting their aroma of different delicacies ris- in the much-awaited event, the cooking skills. ing from the food stalls. Richer by students had set up a number of Such events teach the young- the knowledge of different inter- stalls offering popular and tradi- sters the virtue of working in national cuisines, basic business tional dishes such as pasta, biry- unison for a common objective. skills, and teamwork, the school- ani, haleem, barbeque, curries and Besides creating an awareness of children returned home excitedly desserts that tickled the taste buds. love, co-operation and kindness to brief their parents about their PIS-Q Principal Nargis Raza to promote brotherhood among wonderful experience on the day. Pakistan embassy Community Welfare Attache Hafiz Junaid Amir Sial and Principal Nargis Raza Otho going around the food stalls. Wednesday, February 13, 2019 09

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 PRINTED AT ALI BIN ALI PRINTING PRESS Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Tragedy at the US border just won’t end — by design Blockade Makes Qataris Separated from their parents for months and months, the children might well be traumatised by the More Supportive of disruption of their new normal

HEN is a child worth less than a ment Jallyn Sualog said it could take 100 em- suitcase? When the child in ques- ployees working more than a year to review tion is an immigrant at the US all the cases, and that taking children from Free Speech border, and the Trump adminis- their sponsors would be “disruptive and W tration exercises its “zero toler- harmful to the child.” “Disrupting the fam- ance” policy. ily relationship is not a recommended child Qataris’ attitudinal responses to Saudi-led blockade are, in many ways, a departure from the In a ruling last summer, US District welfare practice,” she wrote, apparently with Judge Dana Sabraw summed up the ad- no sense of irony. norm as, historically, countries threatened by outside forces often forget all about tolerance, ministration’s utterly immoral and cava- The tragic thing is that the Trump ad- scale back free speech protections and seek to shut other people and ideas out lier attitude toward immigrant children ministration, in all its callousness and over- that it had separated from their parents: whelming indifference to the plight of these JUSTIN D MARTIN what they think others should be allowed to online, Khatib said. Qatari nationalism, but “The unfortunate reality is that under the children, might be right. Separated from WASHINGTONPOST say. Qataris are now more likely than na- also openness There appears to be a few present system, migrant children are not their parents for months and months, the tionals in the other six countries to say peo- downsides in the blockade’s impact on pub- accounted for with the same efficiency and children might well be traumatized by the N June 2017, Saudi Arabia and the ple should be able to express themselves on- lic opinion in Qatar. In 2018, 88 percent of accuracy as property.” disruption of their new normal. United Arab Emirates initiated a block- line even if their ideas are unpopular — 68 Qataris surveyed said that they see media The administration Even their parents, who ade against fellow Gulf Cooperation percent of Qataris agreed in 2018, up from in their country as credible, more than the didn’t even attempt to keep The tragic thing is that the risked so much for an op- Council member Qatar. The 20-month just 35 percent the year before, when Qa- share of nationals in any other country sur- track of many of the chil- Trump administration, in all portunity at a better life, Iold blockade has significantly disrupted taris ranked fifth on this variable among the veyed who said the same; in 2017, Qataris dren being torn from their might prefer their children the GCC and reverberated across regional same seven countries. Notably, the same were more skeptical of their national media, mothers’ arms as part of its its callousness and indiffer- have that opportunity even politics. The impact on Qatar itself is less measures in four other countries surveyed as a more earthly 62 percent of nationals inhumane and unnecessary ence to the plight of these without them _ a Solomonic dramatic. The country still has good rela- in the same study changed little in the same said Qatari media were credible (57 percent family separation policy. children, might be right. response to a cruel and un- tions with the United States, Turkey and time period, on average (Egypt and Jordan said the same in 2013). This is probably Now, incredibly, the imaginable circumstance most of the world. The World Bank predicts didn’t approve several questions). due to a surge in nationalism in Qatar since administration says that manufactured by the U.S. Qatar’s economy will grow by 3 percent in Not only do Qataris seem to be outspo- the blockade began, with Qataris rallying thousands of migrant children shouldn’t be government. both 2019 and 2020. The blockade trig- ken on the blockade, there also seems to be around their country and leadership. reunited with their families _ ever _ because The brutal reality is that the administra- gered significant changes in Qatari public more public discussion of Qatar’s internal Nearly every Qatari surveyed in 2018 it would take too much effort and might trau- tion clearly had no concern about the human opinion, however. Two surveys conducted social and economic conditions. This is sig- (99 percent) said they think their country matize the children. dimensions of its cold-hearted policy. This shortly before the blockade and a year after nificant, as many Qataris are typically pri- is headed in the right direction. The per- If only the administration had worried abominable outcome was foreseeable had show clear inflection points on a wide range vate people, reluctant to share much online, centage of Qataris before the blockade who about traumatizing children before it be- anyone in the administration, anyone at all, of political attitudes. In particular, Qataris much less their take on politics. Many Qa- said their country was headed in the right gan taking them from their families, putting given a damn. have become more outspoken about poli- taris, typically women but also some men, direction, however, was also high: 95 per- them in camp cities and then farming them At this point, it’s hard to imagine how tics and more open to public criticism of the do not post pictures of themselves on social cent in 2017. Qatar is often listed as the out to “sponsor” homes. this can end in anything other than tragedy government and other institutions, say the The Department of Health and Human for thousands of children and their parents. surveys reported by the Washington Post. Services was so incompetent in its adminis- Perhaps the American Civil Liberties Union One of the most striking findings is that tration of this policy that Ann Maxwell, assis- can win some measure of justice in its on- the blockade appears to have encouraged tant inspector general for evaluations, said a going litigation. Maybe Congress can force Qataris to be more open on matters of free precise count of the number of children sep- some action on the administration. speech. In 2017, before the blockade, the arated is impossible, though it’s estimated to But it seems likely that thousands of survey found that few Qataris felt comfort- be thousands more than the 2,737 the gov- parents are likely to never see their children able speaking about politics (1 in 4), that ernment has claimed in court documents. again. They might go through the rest of their people should be free to criticise govern- Thousands of children–some as young as lives never knowing what happened to their ments online (1 in 5), or that on the Internet 18 months–taken from their parents, possi- kids and whether their attempt at seeking it’s safe to say what one thinks about politics bly never to be returned. asylum was worth such an awful sacrifice. (1 in 8). Few Qataris were inclined to talk In a court filing ordered by Sabraw in So, too, thousands of children will about politics, and they weren’t much sup- response to the inspector general’s report, grow up not knowing their real parents portive of other people doing so, either. HHS Deputy Director of Refugee Resettle- and not understanding their sacrifice. But by August-September 2018, when the most recent data was collected in Qatar, all of those responses skyrocketed. Most Qa- media, and instead use non-personal ava- richest country in the world by gross do- taris now said they felt comfortable discuss- tars, and many do not use their own names mestic product per capita, and Qataris are ing politics (72 percent in 2018, up from 23 in social media handles. More private plat- well taken care of; they get free health care, percent in 2017) and about half said people forms such as Snapchat (which 55 percent of mostly free education, and some nationals should be able to criticise governments on- Qataris use) and WhatsApp (82 percent) are receive direct monthly cash payments from line (48 percent in 2018, up from 19 percent more popular than the comparatively more the government. But even for the wealthiest the year before). open Instagram (50 percent) and Facebook of countries, a 99 percent vote of confidence The surveys are part of “Media Use in the (just 9 percent). For some Qataris, however, likely outpaces reality. Middle East, 2018,” a study of media habits the blockade seems to have provided space Yet Qataris’ attitudinal responses to the and political attitudes among people in seven online to publicly discuss, first, issues facing Saudi-led blockade are, in many ways, also a Arab countries conducted by researchers at their country, and, subsequently, concerns departure from the norm. Historically, coun- Northwestern University in Qatar, in col- within their communities. tries threatened by outside forces often for- laboration with the Harris Poll. It surveyed Qataris have a modest Twitter presence get all about tolerance, scale back free speech 7,635 adults in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, 31 percent of nationals use that platform, protections and seek to shut other people Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and the UAE though that’s higher than all countries sur- and ideas out. One of Qatar’s first major re- (more than 1,000 per country). veyed except Saudi Arabia and UAE but Twit- sponses to the blockade was to waive entry The complete method report is as fol- ter is now a place where many Qataris openly visa requirements for citizens of 80 coun- lows: In Qatar, 1,185 respondents partici- discuss the country’s domestic matters. tries. Qatar is now more open to holders of pated, among whom 466 were nationals, “Qataris are definitely more vocal about different passports, and Qataris themselves with a response rate of 58 percent. Re- local politics than ever before,” Dima Khat- are more open to holders of different ideas. spondents completed the survey via tel- ib, managing director of AJ+, an ephone in Arabic or English. news entity, said in a phone interview. “On (Justin D Martin is an associate The changes are unique to Qatar. This governance, on local and regional politics, professor in the Journalism and represents a significant shift from 2017 to Qataris are more open.” Issues that Qataris Strategic Communication Program 2018 in Qataris’ responses on several vari- once discussed only in the majlis, a semifor- at Northwestern University in ables about freedom of speech, both with mal social and political forum often taking Qatar, and a principal investigator regard to what Qataris’ feel safe saying and place in a home, are now openly discussed of Media Use in the Middle East.) (Tribune News Service) What It’s Like to Survive Being Shot Sixteen Times Theoharis can be counted among the tens of thousands of Americansinjured by guns each year, and not the thousands killed by them

CIARA O’ROURKE partment of Corrections, has and his abdomen. One bullet and spend a few months in recalled the time that he pulled of Washington and the trauma TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE told the story this way: He an- edged his jaw. Another lodged the other each year. Mostly, a forgotten bullet from under chief at Harborview Medical nounced “Police, police, show in his back. Theoharis fell to they live in Arizona, where his left arm as if he were tweez- Center. “It very much depends ustin Theo- your hands” in a loud voice, the floor, writhing in pain with Theoharis used some of his ing a splinter. on where the bullets go and haris doesn’t but Theoharis refused to do so. 16 bullet holes in his body. settlement money to buy a But Theoharis’s body re- how much damage is caused like to talk Rongen asked Theoharis Miraculously, he survived. second house and escape the mains vulnerable. Miller, in the path of the bullet.” Even about the day whether he had weapons, and It took him about a year to re- gloomy weather. He says the standing behind her boyfriend, when someone survives, being he was shot Theoharis admitted that he cover from the injuries. At first, cold makes his body ache, but widened her eyes and shook her shot can cause lifelong nerve 16 times.D Neither do the offic- had three—then added “right he was breathing with the help he and Miller love to return to head at me as Theoharis mused damage, bowel obstructions, or ers who shot him, so it’s hard here” and moved to sweep the of a tube and unable to talk, the Pacific Northwest during about skittering across the lake other problems. What doesn’t to describe exactly how it un- floor with his hand. Rongen blinking once for “yes.” Doc- the brief window that the gray on a wakeboard or water skis, kill you can still shorten your folded. and the second officer, Aaron tors plucked bullets from his skies cede to the sun. as he used to. She returned life span. What’s clear is that on Thompson, a detective with body during multiple surger- When I arrived, Theoharis to the kitchen, where she was Theoharis knows about re- February 11, 2012, several law- the King County Sheriff’s Of- ies. He relearned how to walk. welcomed me at the door. Their working, after he waved away duced life expectancy, though enforcement officers entered a fice, feared that Theoharis was He couldn’t return to his job home was neat and furnished the idea; he’s too afraid of he admits that he doesn’t en- house in Auburn, Washington, reaching for a gun and opened as a refrigeration mechanic, with a comfortable sectional in wiping out and smacking his tirely understand the calcu- where Theoharis happened to fire. (Both officers declined to because he lost coordination since the shooting, Theoharis front of a large flat-screen TV. face on the water. His jaw al- lus. “Maybe my giblets are all be renting a room. They de- be interviewed.) in one of his hands; however, has grappled with lingering in- Golf was on, and quiet pops ready hurt just from talking messed up, or something like tained the homeowner’s son, Theoharis, meanwhile, a $5.5 million settlement with juries and the emotional toll of punctuated our introductions too much, he said. He’s more that,” he told me. He has an who was wanted for violating says that he didn’t have any the sheriff’s office and the cor- such violence. Though upbeat as balls sailed across the green. fragile now. He avoids moving umbilical hernia, which he ex- his parole conditions. Then guns. He remembers be- rections department staved off and optimistic, he’s still figur- Dressed in a T-shirt, shorts, heavy objects. Running is hard plains means that “it’s easier two of the officers pushed ing startled by two strangers financial concerns. ing out how to navigate his and socks, Theoharis perched on his joints, but sometimes for giblets to pop through” his through a pair of French doors standing at the end of the bed— It’s profound luck that spared life. on the edge of the couch and he rides an exercise bike. He abdominal muscles. His spleen into the dark former storage cops, no less. He says that they Theoharis can be counted Over the summer, I drove fidgeted with an e-cigarette as golfs a lot. That Theoharis can is gone. He’s missing teeth, space where Theoharis, 28 at asked for identification, so he among the tens of thousands out to meet Theoharis in Puy- he told me about life after the do anything in the first place is though it’s not apparent when the time, was sleeping. reached for his wallet. That’s of Americans injured by guns allup, Washington, where he shooting. If someone can have a matter of chance. “You can he talks. In a counterintuitive Conflicting accounts make when they started shooting. each year, and not the thou- owns a duplex not far from an aw-shucks attitude about be shot once and die, or you twist, the shooting could have the next several seconds fuzzy. No one disputes that the offic- sands killed by them in homi- where he grew up. He and his besting 16 bullets, Theoharis is can be shot multiple times and possibly extended Theoharis’s Kristopher Rongen, an officer ers hit both of Theoharis’s legs, cide cases. Nevertheless, luck girlfriend, Tara Miller, rent that self-effacing survivor. He live,” says Eileen Bulger, a sur- life, in a way, even as he bears with the Washington State De- both of his arms, his shoulder, only goes so far. In the years out one of the house’s units shrugged and chuckled as he gery professor at the University its physical scars.

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. 10 Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Asia Afghan Taliban unveils Fire caused by short circuit negotiating team ahead kills 17 at New Delhi hotel of peace talks with US AFP cision has been taken for his re- KABUL lease,” the spokesman, Haroon Reports say there were about 150 people asleep in the 65-room hotel when the blaze broke out Chakhansuri, said on Twitter. THE Taliban announced Tues- “The people of Afghanistan day a 14-member team to meet can rest assured that justice will DPA hotel was operating a make- American negotiators this be ensured.” The Taliban has NEW DELHI shift restaurant from the top month including five former long demanded that Anas be floor with inflammable fibre- Guantanamo Bay inmates and released, saying he is a student. AT least 17 people died when glass sheets that violated fire a high-profile militant behind Afghan authorities accuse him a fire engulfed a hotel in the safety norms. Fire safety ap- bars in Afghanistan. of a being a high-level player in heart of New Delhi before paratus was missing and there United States special envoy the Haqqani network. dawn on Tuesday, officials was no proper fire exit plan, Zalmay Khalilzad has undertak- The Taliban affiliate is a des- said. reports said. en extensive recent peace talks ignated terror group by Wash- The fire broke out at the Delhi Health Minister with the Taliban about ending ington that has been blamed five-storey Hotel Arpit Palace Satyendar Jain said strict ac- the 17-year war in Afghanistan, for some of the most shocking in Karol Bagh, an area popular tion would be taken against with another round expected in and brutal attacks across Af- with budget tourists which has those responsible for the inci- late February. ghanistan since the US inva- several hotels and markets. dent and ordered a probe. sion of 2001. “Anas Haqqani A woman and a child, who “Magistrate enquiry or- was captured by the Americans, were among the victims, were dered. Visible violations of and should be released to bet- killed when they tried jump- building by laws, building con- ter help with the talks,” Taliban ing from a window to escape structed 6 storeys including Anas Haqqani was captured spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid the fire. one temporary floor instead of by the Americans, and said via WhatsApp. News reports said there permissible 4 floors. Ordered should be released to better The insurgents said the team were about 150 people asleep fire inspection of buildings in help with the talks announced Tuesday “would in the 65-room hotel when the the area,” Jain tweeted. continue the current peace talks blaze broke out. Police said the wooden Zabihullah Mujahid with the Americans”. Khalilzad, “A total of 17 people have panelling in the hotel’s corri- who last met the militants in died and two are injured, still dors contributed to the quick January, has said he hopes to at hospitals,” said senior fire spread of fire and the reason The expanded negotiating strike a deal with the Taliban services official Vipin Kental, why people could not use the team unveiled by the insur- before the Afghan presidential who added that the blaze had corridors to exit the hotel. gents includes Anas Haqqani, elections in July. been brought under control. Survivors said they were who was captured in 2014 and But he has urged caution, Fire services personnel jolted out of sleep and leaned whose older brother is deputy saying he did not trust Amer- rescued 35 people from the out of windows to keep Taliban leader and head of the ica’s long-time adversary and hotel. breathing. Haqqani network. that major hurdles remain. “The fire broke out from Chan Chan, a guest from A spokesman for President The special envoy has the top floors, likely due to an Myanmar who jumped from Ashraf Ghani, whose admin- stressed that any US troop electric short-circuit. Since it the second floor of the ho- istration was not invited to the withdrawal would be de- was early morning, most of tel, also told news portal The most recent round of Taliban pendent on conditions on the the victims were sleeping and Quint about her ordeal. talks in January, flatly denied ground, and that the Taliban died due to suffocation,” Ken- “I saw everything was in Anas would be freed. “Anas must sit down with Kabul and tal said. flames. I screamed for help Haqqani is in prison, and no de- come to an agreement. A group of tourists from but nobody could help. I spot- Myanmar were among the ho- ted a wire outside and thought tel guests. Police investigate the entrance of a hotel where a massive fire broke out in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday. (EPA-EFE) I could climb down with its “Several bodies are help. However the wire broke charred beyond recogni- after I reached the first floor. tion. We are trying to get the Modi offers condolences; Delhi govt orders probe I fell down and fractured my identification done, but from NEW Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief over the deaths of 17 people in a fire hip. I stayed in this hotel for preliminary investigations at that broke out in a hotel here. “Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to a fire at Karol Bagh in Delhi. one night and this happened least two Myanmar nation- I convey my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. May the injured recover soon,” the to me,” she said. als were killed in the blaze,” Prime Minster said in a tweet. Minister for Home and Urban Development for the national capital Satyendar Deadly fires are com- senior police officer Amit Jain on Tuesday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the tragic blaze in a central Delhi hotel which devoured mon in India and are often Sharma said. 17 lives, including that of a child. The Minister, who was speaking to the media outside the hotel, said the made worse by poor safety Mobile phone videos re- building norms were violated by the hotel owner who had raised the hotel building to six floors against four measures and a lack of fire corded by witnesses showed floors allowed in the area. “Fire in Karol Bagh hotel. 17 casualties, two injured. Magistrate enquiry ordered. escapes. The fires are often huge flames on the terrace of Visible violations of building bye laws, building constructed six stories including one temporary floor instead caused by substandard or (File photo) Representatives of the Afghan Taliban attend the the building. Kental said the of permissible four floors. Ordered fire inspection of buildings in the area,” Jain tweeted.(IANS) ageing electrical material. Afghanistan peace settlement talks on the level of deputy foreign ministers in Moscow, Russia.

News Modi has committed treason, revealed defence secret to private entity: Rahul 2 soldiers, militant killed in brief in Kashmir gunfight IANS Modi’s 2015 visit to the country Memorandum of Understand- is criminal. This itself will put SRINAGAR: Two Indian Army NEW DELHI during which he announced the ing. The entity told the French the Prime Minister in jail,” he soldiers and a militant were Kejriwal, Mamata, deal to buy 36 Rafale fighters in- side that he was going to get claimed. He said the fresh rev- killed on Tuesday during a gun Naidu to hold rally in CONGRESS President Rahul stead of the 126 that was under the deal and he got it. This was elations have added a new and battle in Indian-administered Delhi on Wednesday Gandhi on Tuesday accused negotiation during the erstwhile a breach of the Official Secrets more serious dimension to the Kashmir’s Pulwama district Prime Minister Narendra Congress-led UPA government. Act, Gandhi alleged. deal along with the corruption during a conrdon and search NEW Delhi: Chief Ministers Modi of treason, alleging he Gandhi said Modi, who This was treason, nothing and procedural irregularities operation, police said. The Arvind Kejriwal (Delhi), violated the Official Secrets is only other person to know less, the Congress leader said. and charged Modi with com- encounter began earlier when Mamata Banerjee (West Act and divulged information about the deal, had informed “Modi was under oath to promising national security. the holed up militants in Ratni- Bengal) and N. Chandraba- about the Rafale deal to a pri- the private entity about the protect these secrets but he “Earlier there was the first pora village fired at the secu- bu Naidu (Andhra Pradesh) vate business entity. deal. The then Defence Min- has now given this secret (to a axis of corruption, the second rity forces. “In the initial firing will address a ‘Remove Citing an email by an Airbus ister (Manohar Parrikar) said Congress President Rahul Gandhi. business entity) who knew 10 axis was procedural viola- exchanges three soldiers were Dictatorship, Save Democ- executive, he questioned how he did not know about the new days ahead of time that the big- tions and now the third which injured. They were immediately racy Rally’ at Jantar Mantar the private entity met French deal whereas the private entity fence Minister’s office saying gest defence deal in the world is far more serious is handing shifted to army’s base hospital here on Wednesday, the AAP Defence Minister prior to was sitting in the French De- the Prime Minister will sign a was coming to him. “This itself over a defence secret.” here,” the officer said.(IANS) said on Tuesday. The main leaders of other non-BJP parties, including Sharad Yadav, Sharad Pawar, Farooq Sabarimala temple opens for Multi-nation Abdullah, Ram Gopal Yadav, Govt can’t give Hajj subsidy Yashwant Sinha, Kanimozhi 5 days amidst tight security naval exercise and representative from ends in Karachi the RJD will also take part SABARIMALA: Even as the Supreme Court is looking into numerous owing to soaring debt: Imran in the rally, Aam Aadmi review petitions on its September 28 verdict on entry of women into KARACHI: The five-day multi- Party (AAP) leader Gopal Rai Sabarimala temple, the temple opened amidst tight security at 5 nation naval exercise Aman- TRIBUNE.COM.PK ity drive will rid the nation of all ministries to cut costs, told IANS. Rebel BJP MP p.m on Tuesday for the five-day-long Kumba pooja functions. 2019, in which 46 nations took ISLAMABAD corruption. adding that,” If I can cut costs Shatrughan Sinha too will Speaking to the media, the chief priest of the Sabarimala tem- part, concluded on Tuesday. He lambasted previous by 30 per cent the onus is on attend, Rai said. (IANS) ple, VN Vasudevan Nampoothiri, said that all of them expected the President of Pakistan Arif Alvi, PRIME Minister Imran Khan governments for “burying other ministries to at least apex court to come out with a verdict before the temple opens on Sindh Chief Minister Syed Mu- says he wished sending Paki- Pakistan in debt”, adding slash their expenditures by 10 Tuesday. The apex court, which heard the review petitions on Febru- rad Ali Shah, minister for de- stanis for Hajj free of charge that,”the nation would send per cent.” All office holders, ary 6 and gave time till Wednesday to those who need to give in fence productions and other but the soaring debt crisis pilgrims for hajj for free if we he added, have a responsibil- writing if there are any more issues that should be brought before dignitaries took part in the forced the government’s hand. did not have these shortcom- ity “as this is not their person- Five suspected the court, before it gives its ruling. ceremony, according to ISPR. He was speaking at the ings.” The country’s premier al wealth but belongs to the The temple town has witnessed protests by Hindu groups since The exercise displayed a resolve inauguration ceremony of said that in the PM House people of Pakistan”. gunrunners killed September 28 when the Supreme Court delivered the verdict allow- of 46 countries under the title the Railway Live tracking sys- alone costs had been slashed About the increase in gas ing women of all ages to enter the temple, including those from the “Together for Peace”. Naval tem and Thal Express Train by 30 per cent. prices, PM Khan said the in shoot-out with hitherto banned age group of 10 to 50 years. assets including naval ships, service at the Prime Minis- “Lavish dinners would be government was compelled Philippine police Incidentally, this is first time since the verdict came that prohibi- helicopters, Special Forces ele- ter House in Islamabad on hosted here, but you can all to increase gas prices as the tory orders have not been clamped. But the administration is leaving ments and observers from 46 Tuesday. The prime minister see a drastic change here,” he industry suffered immense DPA nothing to chance and has posted close to 2,500 police officials at countries participated in the ex- said the ongoing accountabil- said. The PM said he directed losses as well as theft. MANILA various places in and around the temple town. (IANS) ercise. (ARYNEWS)

FIVE suspected gunrunners were killed in a shoot-out with police officers in the Akhilesh Yadav stopped from Philippine capital on Tues- Drug ‘godfathers’ to surrender in Bangladesh day, a police report said. The suspects were sell- AFP whom poured across the bor- going to Allahabad University ing one dozen 38-calibre DHAKA der since Myanmar launched IANS Calling it “remote control pistols to an undercover what the UN says has de- LUCKNOW politics of two-and-a-half police officer in a private OVER 100 suspected meth scribed as ethnic cleansing in men”, Yadav alleged that he compound in the Manila traffickers are expected to August 2017. Police said those FORMER Uttar Pradesh Chief was detained at the airport suburban city of Quezon, surrender to Bangladeshi au- who will surrender will “not Minister Akhilesh Yadav was on on the premise that his pres- when back-up police offic- thorities this week thanks to receive any general amnesty”. Tuesday prevented from taking ence at the Allahabad Uni- ers arrived to arrest them. a deadly, Philippines-style po- “They will be treated ac- a flight to attend an event or- versity could lead to law and They opened fire, lice crackdown that has sown cording to the conventional ganised by the Students Union order issues. prompting the police offic- fear, officials said Tuesday. law,” Hossain said. Another at Allahabad University, trig- The 45-year-old leader ers to retaliate, the police Bangladesh in 2018 police official said the mass gering a political storm. said that the ruling BJP, by report said. launched a “war” on drugs fol- surrender was prompted by the Yadav had to take a private committing such acts, had The five suspects were lowing a proliferation of illegal Bangladeshi nationals are seen gathered outside a police station crackdown against drug traf- plane here but was told by a not only lost the upcoming killed on the spot, it added. substances in the South Asian following a raid on a shophouse in Medan, recently. (AFP) fickers, which has left nearly senior district official that the Lok Sabha elections but also The police officer nation of 165 million people, 300 people, including 40 from Samajwadi Party leader did not earned the ire of the youth. who acted as a buyer was mostly of cheap methamphet- gling hub and is located in likening it to the surrender of Teknaf, dead and some 25,000 have the permission to do so. The development triggered wounded in the shoot-out amine pills called yaba. Cox’s Bazar district -- home Colombian Medellin cartel in people arrested since May. A fuming Akhilesh Yadav, a war of words between the and immediately taken to Police said those surrender- to around a million Rohingya 1992. Cox’s Bazar is flooded “They want to live a nor- who returned home after ar- Bharatiya Janata Party and hospital for treatment. A ing on February 16 in the south- refugees bordering Myanmar. with yaba with many of the mal life. Their profession has guing with the airport officials the Samajwadi Party. gun ban has been in place eastern town of Teknaf would “It would be a historic Rohingya refugees used as become risky due to the on- for about two hours, said the As the news spread, scores since last month in the include drugs traders, traffick- event and a great success “mules” for carrying the pills. going combined operation Uttar Pradesh government of Samajwadi Party workers Philippines ahead of mid- ers and several “godfathers”. in our ongoing fight against The pills have become an launched by security forces,” was so scared of him that they and leaders rushed to the air- term elections in May. Teknaf is known as the drugs,” said Masud Hossain, easy source of income for the Cox’s Bazar deputy police stopped him from going to Al- port and raised anti-govern- country’s main drug smug- Cox’s Bazar police chief, said, Rohingya, some 740,000 of chief Iqbal Hossain said. lahabad University. ment slogans. Gulf / Middle East / World Wednesday, February 13, 2019 11 NATO chief warns Europe Preliminary deal reached on Trump wall funding News against going it alone in brief AFP US president says not ‘happy’ with new walls along the border. BRUSSELS: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday warned Europe WASHINGTON Hundreds of miles of barriers against thinking it can manage without the transatlantic alliance, budget deal but shutdown unlikely already run along the US-Mex- Acting Pentagon after France and Germany committed themselves to a future joint US lawmakers reached a pre- ican border but Trump says far chief in surprise “European Army”. liminary deal to provide some WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he more is needed to bring what he Baghdad visit German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Em- funding for President Donald wasn’t “happy” with a preliminary deal by US lawmakers to provide often calls an “invasion” of mi- manuel Macron agreed in a treaty last month to “contribute to the Trump’s Mexico border wall funding for a border wall with Mexico but added another govern- grant criminals under control. BAGHDAD: Acting Pentagon creation of a European army”, drawing stinging criticism from US but waited Tuesday to see if he ment shutdown was not likely. Democrats say Trump vastly chief Patrick Shanahan President Donald Trump. accepts the compromise and “I can’t say I’m happy, I can’t say I’m thrilled,” he told a cabinet exaggerates the crime problem made an unannounced While NATO supports efforts to get European countries spend- cancels a threatened govern- meeting in the White House. and uses the issue to whip up visit to the Iraqi capital on ing more effectively on defence, it is keen to stress that the EU’s ment shutdown. At nearly $1.4 But he indicated he could supplement the offer from Congress his right-wing voter base. Tuesday for talks on the work must not duplicate or compete with the alliance. billion for wall construction, the from other sources and lay the dispute to rest. “Wall’s getting built In December, Trump tried sensitive issue of a con- “We need to avoid any perception that Europe can manage budget agreed by Republican anyway,” he said, suggesting he would find additional funding -- to pressure Congress into ap- tinued US troop presence without NATO,” Stoltenberg said on the eve of a meeting of NATO and Democratic lawmakers was “when you add what I have to add. (AFP) proving the $5.7 billion by re- after Washington withdraws defence ministers. far less than the $5.7 billion that fusing to sign off on funding from neighbouring . The “Because two World Wars and a Cold War taught us we need a Trump wanted. late Monday only that there a workable deal to satisfy both swaths of government that have acting defence secretary, strong transatlantic bond to preserve peace and stability in Europe.” Trump has not given a defi- was “probably some good news, sides and allow Trump to shelve nothing to do with the wall, put- who flew in from Afghanistan With Britain, the EU’s main military power alongside France, set to nite answer, telling a crowd but who knows?” The money, his threat to shut down swaths ting 800,000 jobs, from FBI on his foreign tour since leave the bloc on March 29, NATO will become even more important of supporters at a rally in the along with other border secu- of government on Friday. The agents to airport security, on taking office last month, was for European defence, Stoltenberg said. (AFP) Texas frontier city of El Paso rity measures, was presented as funds would allow 55 miles of hold for five weeks. due to hold talks with Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi and top military advisers, as well as Lieutenant General Paul LaCamera. (AFP) May seeks more Spate of anti-Semitic Hundreds of families vandalism in and around Paris time from MPs PARIS: A spate of anti-Semitic vandalism and graffiti in and flee fierce battle for around Paris at the weekend for Brexit talks sparked widespread condem- nation on Tuesday, stoking AFP the role of parliament in the fresh concerns about an in- LONDON next phase of negotiations I crease in hate crime against last IS pocket in Syria believe we can reach a deal Jews. Prime Minister Edouard PRIME Minister Theresa May that this house can support.” Philippe told lawmakers that on Tuesday will plead with May on Tuesday informed her he shared their anger at the MPs to give her more time for cabinet about progress in the “loathsome” acts, urging peo- 600 civilians fled combat zone at night, and another 350 during the day: Reports talks with EU officials on her talks, ahead of her statement ple “to express their absolute Brexit deal, telling them they to parliament. rejection” of anti-Semitism. must hold their nerve. “The PM said that in “That is not enough, of May is set to update parlia- Brussels last week she had course, but the day when we ment on her latest meetings in set out the need for legally- no longer do so, when fatigue Brussels and Dublin aimed at binding changes to the back- wins the day, then all will be securing a divorce agreement stop and had outlined the lost,” he said. (AFP) with the EU, with Britain due ways we thought this could to leave the bloc on March 29. be achieved: alternative ar- Putin threatening “The talks are at a crucial rangements, a time-limit or a democracies across stage,” May will say, accord- unilateral exit mechanism,” a world: Pompeo ing to extracts from her state- Downing Street spokeswoman ment to parliament released said after the cabinet meeting. BRATISLAVA: US Secretary in advance by her Downing of State Mike Pompeo Street office. on Tuesday warned that MPs last month over- Russian President Vladimir whelmingly rejected the deal Putin posed a threat to struck between May and Brus- democracies worldwide as sels and the British premier he arrived in Slovakia, the has since been attempting to latest stop on a Central secure changes that would sat- European charm offensive isfy parliament’s lower House aimed at curbing the grow- of Commons. ing influence of both Mos- Brexiteer MPs in her Con- cow and Beijing. “Vladimir servative Party are particular- Putin is intent on undermin- ly unhappy with the so-called ing democracies throughout backstop provision intended the world, make no mis- to keep the border with Ire- British Prime Minister take about it. We should land free-flowing. Theresa May. be very candid about that,” Some fear it could leave Pompeo said. (AFP) Britain trapped in the Euro- “These discussions with pean Union’s trade rules with the EU will need a little more Thousands flee no unilateral way out -- but time to conclude,” she added. armed clashes in would back a deal if the back- The spokeswoman said South Sudan stop was altered. “We now all May would promise MPs they need to hold our nerve to get could hold a series of votes by GENEVA: Thousands of the changes this house has re- February 27 in an attempt to people in South Sudan have quired and deliver Brexit on influence her Brexit strategy if fled to neighbouring Congo time,” May is due to tell MPs. lawmakers have not passed a within the past few days to “By getting the changes we deal by then. Commons Lead- escape fighting between need to the backstop; by pro- er Andrea Leadsom said on the army and a rebel group, A woman waits with children as men are being screened by members of the Syrian Democratic Forces, while civilians flee from thebattered Islamic State- tecting and enhancing work- BBC radio that May was not the UN Refugee Agency held holdout of Baghouz in the eastern Syrian province of Deir Ezzor into a nearby area held by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), on Tuesday. (AFP) ers’ rights and environmental simply “running down the (UNHCR) said Tuesday. An protections; and by enhancing clock” until March 29. estimated 5,000 refugees AFP than four square kilometres broken Arabic, her voice shak- have crossed South Sudan’s NEAR BAGHOUZ, SYRIA (one square mile). The progress is slow and ing. Coalition spokesperson southern border and arrived SDF spokesman Mustefa Sean Ryan said US-backed near the Congolese town EXHAUSTED families trudged Bali said 600 civilians fled the methodical as the enemy is forces were facing a fierce Nigerian widows confront of Ingbokolo, according to out of the Islamic State group’s combat zone at night and the fully entrenched and IS fightback. local village chiefs. In ad- last bastion in eastern Syria Syrian Observatory for Hu- fighters continue to conduct “The progress is slow and Shell in Netherlands court dition, some 8,000 South Tuesday, as Kurdish-led forces man Rights said another 350 counter-attacks methodical as the enemy is Sudanese are believed to be boxed holdout militants into made it out during the day. fully entrenched and IS fight- THE Hague: Four Nigerian day,” added Kiobel, who fled displaced within their country an ever-shrinking pocket. The SDF have set up a pair Sean Ryan ers continue to conduct coun- women on Tuesday launched a Nigeria in 1998 and now lives near the town of Yei. (DPA) Hundreds fled at night but of sand berms on a scrubby ter attacks,” he said. court case in the Netherlands in the United States. hundreds more during the day plateau overlooking Baghouz. “The coalition continues to against oil giant Shell for al- Kiobel and one of the Turkey detains more as plumes of grey smoke bil- Most of the neighbour- strike at IS targets whenever leged complicity in the execu- other widows were in court for than 700 over alleged lowed into the sky over Bag- hoods visible along the hazy arrivals were adult men. The available.” - ‘Six hours? In the tion of their husbands by the opening arguments. The other links to coup bid houz, where diehard IS fight- horizon are under their con- rest were young children with cold?’ -On Monday, the Obser- military regime in the 1990s. two women whose husbands ers are making their last stand. trol, but the southernmost dirty hair and women panting vatory said a coalition air strike The civil case has been were killed were denied visas ANKARA: Turkish authori- The extremist group de- parts of the town -- from heavily after their odyssey out killed 16 civilians. An Italian brought by Esther Kiobel -- the to attend. Kiobel added in a ties detained 729 people clared a cross-border “cali- which sounds of a firefight can of Baghouz. journalist was also wounded widow of Barinem Kiobel who statement issued through Am- in nationwide raids Tuesday phate” in Syria and Iraq in be heard -- are still held by IS. About half of them were as he covered the clashes and was hanged in 1995 along nesty that “over the years, over alleged links to a group 2014, but various military Suddenly, black dots ap- Ukrainian or Russian women evacuated for treatment, a col- with writer Ken Saro-Wiwa and Shell has continually blamed for a failed coup in campaigns have chipped it peared on the dirt road that and their children, while most league said on Twitter. seven others -- and is backed fought to make sure this case 2016, the Ankara public pros- down to a fragment on the snakes across the plain from of the others were Syrian. The SDF launched the bat- by Amnesty International. is not heard in court. They ecutor’s office said. Officials Iraqi border. the ruins of the little town. A 34-year-old woman from tle to expel IS from the eastern “My husband had a good have the resources to fight had sent to authorities in After a pause of more than The SDF watched them Crimea tore pieces of bread province of Deir Ezzor in Sep- heart. Now I am a poor widow me instead of doing justice 75 provinces the names of a week to allow out civilians, warily at first, but as the group to give her three children. tember, slowly tightening the who has lost everything,” for my husband.” 1,112 people under investi- the Syrian Democratic Forces of about 25 people got closer, She identified herself as Um noose around the militants and Esther Kiobel was quoted as The Dutch court writ al- gation over suspected ties to (SDF) declared a last push to members of the Free Burma Khaled and said she came to their families since December. telling the court in The Hague leges that Shell helped in the US-based Muslim preacher retake the pocket from the ex- Rangers volunteer medical Syria five years ago after di- In the past two months, by Dutch news agency ANP. arrest of the men, who had Fethullah Gulen and his tremists on Saturday. group scrambled down the hill vorcing her Tatar husband. more than 37,000 people, “The abuses that my fam- sought to peacefully disrupt movement, it said. Gulen is Aided by the warplanes to meet them. There are no Once there, she married mostly wives and children of ily and I went through were oil development in the Ogoni accused of ordering the at- and artillery of a US-led coali- other NGOs or United Nations an Azeri IS member and had militant fighters, have fled a horrible experience that region because of health and tempted putsch. (AFP) tion, the Kurdish-led alliance agencies present at the site. two other children. “They are into SDF-held areas, the Ob- has traumatised us to this environmental impacts. (AFP) has pressed into a patch of less Half a dozen among the new all fatherless now,” she saidin servatory says. US’s Middle-East vision to unfold in Warsaw winning no converts

AFP of Iran in the Middle East. A meeting takes place in the year, calling it “terrible”, and region and, above all, how WARSAW show of unity would serve as European Union, major Euro- has reimposed sweeping US to prevent Iran from obtain- a powerful rejoinder to Iran’s pean powers are sending low- sanctions aimed at strangling ing nuclear weapons.” Yet the THE United States is seeking clerical regime, which just this level representation with the Iran’s economy and curbing United States is also expected this week in Warsaw to rally week is celebrating 40 years exception of British Foreign its regional power. in Warsaw to offer hints of its the world behind a vision of since Islamic zealots toppled Secretary Jeremy Hunt, who The countries that are proposals for peace between the Middle East that includes the Western-oriented shah. signalled that he primarily sending top officials to War- Israel and the Palestinians. maximum pressure on Iran But with few RSVPs com- wants to address the humani- saw are pushing for a tough Trump’s son-in-law and and strong backing of Israel, ing, the United States and tarian crisis triggered by the line on Iran including Israeli adviser Jared Kushner, who but it is winning little fresh Poland have toned down the Saudi-led offensive in Yemen. Prime Minister Benjamin Ne- has been putting final touches support. agenda, stating that the confer- EU foreign policy chief tanyahu and Arab allies of the on a “deal of the century” for Secretary of State Mike ence is not focused on Iran or Federica Mogherini said she US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gestures during a joint press con- United States such as the Unit- the Middle East, will make a Pompeo last month an- on building a coalition against had previous commitments ference with the Polish Foreign Minister, Tuesday, in Warsaw. (AFP) ed Arab Emirates. rare speaking appearance on nounced the two-day confer- it, but rather looking more and Pompeo instead will have Netanyahu said that Iran Thursday. ence starting Wednesday, broadly at the Middle East. breakfast with her in Brussels face of a resurgent Russia -- Obama to ease sanctions on remained the foremost item Kushner, whose family saying that foreign ministers US Vice President Mike on his way home. has stressed that it still joins Iran in return for curbs on its on the agenda -- “how to con- is close to Netanyahu, is not from around the world would Pence will address the con- Even host Poland -- which the European Union in back- nuclear programme. tinue preventing it from en- expected to unveil the pro- come to Poland to take up ference, whose co-host is is eager for strong relations ing a 2015 deal negotiated by President Donald Trump trenchment in Syria, how to posal until after the April 9 the “destabilising influence” Pompeo. Even though the with the United States in the former US president Barack stormed out of the deal last thwart its aggression in the election in Israel. QIIB marks National Sport Day PAGE 14 www.facebook.com/QatarTribune

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DOW25,423.31 QE 10,302.41 SENSEX 36,153.62 GOLD 1,314.30 Google under probe in India for +370.20 PTS -138.80 PTS -241.41 PTS +0.18% misusing Android PAGE 14 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 15.75 BRENT 62.51 +1.63% WTI 53.20 +1.51% SILVER +0.01% Mnuchin in QNBFS maintains Beijing for key US-China accumulate rating trade talks on QEWC, terms it AFP BEIJING a long-term play US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he was “looking forward” to crunch negotia- SATYENDRA PATHAK of lower selling, general, and tions with China as he emerged DOHA administrative (SG&A),” the in Beijing on Tuesday with report said. global attention focused on QNB Financial Services Reported net income ben- whether the two sides can reach (QNBFS) has said in its lat- efits from lower depreciation a trade deal. est report that it maintains charges and better-than-ex- Mnuchin appeared at a accumulate rating on Qatar pected joint venture (JV) in- Beijing hotel a couple of days Electricity and Water Compa- come, the report said. ahead of scheduled high-level ny (QEWC) with a price target “Depreciation was much meetings with Chinese of- QR209. lower than expected. Moreo- ficials in the capital, with a “We continue to like ver, JV income was 16 per- March 1 deadline looming to QEWC as a long-term play cent ahead of our estimate. strike an accord. with a defensive business “It’s great to be here back model. QEWC enjoys a solid in Beijing. We’re looking for- long-term growth profile with ward to several important attractive earnings before in- days of talks,” Mnuchin said to terest, tax, depreciation and reporters. amortisation (EBITDA) mar- He then moved on without gins, compelling dividend and taking questions. free cash flow (FCF) yields. Solid growth Mnuchin will be joined by Long-term catalysts, which QEWC enjoys a solid long-term US Trade Representative Rob- we have not yet factored into ert Lighthizer as well as David OPEC said in the report that 2019 demand for its crude would decline to 30.59 million bpd, a drop of 240,000 bpd from its last report, as our estimates abound, includ- growth profile with attractive Malpass, President Donald rivals such as the United States boost output and the slowing economy limits demand. ing additional expansions do- earnings before interest, tax, Trump’s nominee to lead the mestically like facility E, Siraj depreciation and amortisation World Bank, in negotiations set solar project and others,” the (EBITDA) margins, compelling for Thursday and Friday. report said. dividend and free cash flow China’s delegation will be “QEWC’s net income in (FCF) yields, QNBFS said led by Vice Premier Liu He, the fourth quarter rose 25 per- who will be joined by central OPEC’s oil output falls by cent year-on-year (YoY) and bank governor Yi Gang. 11 percent (QoQ) to QR380 The outsised 56 percent QoQ Lower level officials had ar- million, beating our estimate jump in this item is because rived earlier for what the White primarily on an accounting of a QR57 million provisions House has called preparatory adjustment for depreciation. related to a JV over seawater meetings due to start on Mon- 800,000 bpd in January QEWC increased the useful costs in the third quarter of day. In December, Washington life of its plants to 30 years 2018. Nevertheless, JV in- suspended for three months its from 25 years, leading to a come was surprisingly strong plan to increase tariffs on $200 quarterly depreciation adjust- in a seasonally weak quar- billion worth of Chinese im- OPEC cut its forecast for 2019 world economic growth by 0.2 percentage point to 3.3% ment charge of only QR9 mil- ter and we await clarity from ports -- to 25 percent from the lion against our assumption management in this regard,” current 10 percent -- to allow REUTERS supply last month came from of QR90 million. Rolling back the report said. time for negotiators to work out LONDON OIL GAINS 2 PERCENT ON OPEC CUTS Saudi Arabia and amounted this adjustment, QEWC’s net “Lower depreciation a trade spat that has triggered to 350,000 bpd, the report income would have come in can boost our 2019 earning fears of a global economic slow- OPEC said on Tuesday it had OIL prices were up more than 2 percent on Tuesday on steep showed. at QR299 million, 2 percent per share (EPS) estimate by down. cut oil production steeply un- OPEC production cuts, with its de-facto leader Saudi Arabia plan- With the supply cut deliv- lower than our estimate of around 5 percent. New de- der a global supply deal, al- ning to drop March crude output by more than a half a million ered in January, the 11 OPEC QR305 million,” QNBFS said preciation schedule should though it flagged headwinds barrels per day below its initial pledge. Rising investor optimism members expected to cut sup- in the report. lower depreciation expense confronting its efforts to pre- for a breakthrough in the latest round of US-China trade discus- ply under the deal achieved 86 “The company’s EBITDA to a quarterly run rate of vent a glut this year including sions also boosted futures. Brent crude futures gained $1.42, percent compliance, accord- margins expanded on lower around QR70-75 million, weaker demand and higher ri- or 2.3 percent, to $62.93 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate ing to a Reuters calculation general and administrative which should lead up to 0.7 val output. (WTI) crude oil futures rose $1.20, or 2.3 percent, to $53.61 a - a high rate by OPEC’s past (G&A). EBITDA margins ex- EPS boost. We will update our In a monthly report, OPEC barrel. (REUTERS) standards. panded more substantially to estimates to account for this said its oil output fell almost This could rise in coming 43.7 percent against our esti- and other changes shortly,” 800,000 barrels per day in months as Saudi Arabia volun- mate of 39.5 percent because QNBFS said. January to 30.81 million bpd. “Some recent positive de- U-turn after the producer alli- tarily lowers supply by more That is still slightly more than velopments could support the ance known as OPEC+ agreed than it agreed. the demand OPEC expects for global economy at its current in June 2018 to boost supply Saudi Arabia plans to its crude on average in 2019. level, including the recovery in amid pressure from US Presi- pump around 9.8 million bpd Steven Mnuchin Worried by a drop in oil oil prices, possible progress in dent Donald Trump to lower in March, more than 500,000 prices and rising supplies, the U.S.-China trade negotiations prices and cover an expected bpd below its target under the Organisation of the Petroleum and less-ambitious monetary shortfall in Iranian exports. deal, its energy minister told Exporting Countries and its tightening by the US Federal OPEC changed course the Financial Times. Quick read allies including Russia agreed Reserve,” OPEC said in the after prices slid from $86 a And further declines in in December to make supply report. barrel in October, making the Iran, Libya and Venezuela - US household debt in cuts. Under the deal, OPEC is “Nevertheless, this would producers wary of a new glut. exempt from the supply pact 2018 jumps $400 bn lowering output by 800,000 not lift the global economy be- An OPEC+ cut from January - could give a tailwind. bpd from Jan. 1. yond the growth forecast.” 2017 had got rid of an earlier OPEC said in the report TOTAL debt held by US house- In the report, OPEC cut its Crude has risen from less surplus. that 2019 demand for its crude holds surged by nearly $400 bil- forecast for 2019 world eco- than $50 in December, sup- In a sign of excess supply, would decline to 30.59 mil- lion in 2018 to more than $13.5 nomic growth by 0.2 percent- ported by the Saudi Arabia- OPEC’s report said oil inven- lion bpd, a drop of 240,000 trillion, marking the sixth straight age point to 3.3 percent and led OPEC cuts and involun- tories in developed economies bpd from its last report, as ri- annual increase, even as home highlighted a range of head- tary declines despite concerns were above the five-year aver- vals such as the United States mortgages declined, according winds such as a slowdown in about slowing demand. age in December. boost output and the slowing to data released on Tuesday. global trade. The supply cut was a policy The biggest drop in OPEC economy limits demand. A view QEWC plant. That puts total debt $869 billion higher than the previous peak, just before the start of the global financial crisis in late 2008, the New York Federal Reserve Bank said in its quarterly report. A decade after the crisis, mortgage Fitness industry reaps rich National Sport Day dividends debt increased $242 billion to $9.1 trillion, but new home loans originated last year fell $131 going, gyms across Doha were discounts on membership billion to the lowest point in four Gymnasiums see an influx of fresh faces offering loads of discounts fees based on the number of years, the data showed. (AFP) as sports day celebrations create public and on top of all that, today times you are able to do a par- was a holiday.” ticular exercise,” Balint said. health consciousness across Qatar Andrei Rares Balint, who Roma Rudewicz, the gen- IMF sees no credit is the head trainer at the Dy- eral manager of the Dynamk, crunch in AHUL PREETH call,” said the father of a namk Gym in Al Mansoura, said: “We have always tried DOHA one-year-old, who was an ac- agrees that the National Sport to encourage healthy living OMAN is not facing a credit tive cricketer and an athlete Day is great for business in among the people in Qatar. crunch but the Gulf Arab INDIAN expatriate and long- in college. the fitness industry. We have been and will be con- oil producer should speed time Doha resident Sha- “I have been thinking “You need something to ducting similar programmes up implementation of fiscal noj is one among the many about joining the gym for al- get people started. The first throughout the country.” reforms like the introduction who joined a health club most a week before it finally step is the difficult one. Once Balu Jalaluddin, the man- of a value-added tax (VAT), an in Qatar on Tuesday as the happened today,” Shanoj, they cross it, the rest is easy,” ager of the City Gym in Na- IMF official said. In December, National Sport Day prompted who doesn’t wish to reveal he added. jma, believes the sudden in- rating agency Fitch downgraded a flurry of health-related res- his full name, said outside Balint said he saw a lot of flux of newcomers at the gym Oman - among the hardest hit olutions. a prominent gymnasium in new faces at the gym over the is caused by the run-up to the in the region by the drop in In his early thirties, the Doha on Tuesday. “This is my last week like it was the New National Sport Day.” oil prices - to “junk” status, 7-foot-tall IT engineer is way of celebrating the sports Year’s Eve. We have been having 30 citing fiscal challenges from oil seemingly in a good shape but day,” he added. As part of the National Sport Day celebrations, the Dynamk Gym held an As part of celebrating the to 35 new admissions every market volatility. Omani govern- is worried about his develop- The National Sport Day, event at Ramada Park on Tuesday to encourage people to join the gym. National Sport Day, the Dy- week so far this year. The ment debt yields spiked on the ing belly. The worry turned which falls on the second namk Gym held an event at numbers have been particu- back of the downgrade and into a serious concern recent- Tuesday of every February, is dents in the country. out and be active. Ramada Park on Tuesday larly high in the past few the cost of insuring against ly when he ran out of breath an initiative by the Qatar gov- It is a public holiday and “The weeks leading up morning to encourage people weeks,” said Jalaluddin, who a potential debt default has in the middle of a race with ernment to develop healthy is celebrated across the coun- to the Sports Day have had to join the gym. couldn’t get the exact figures increased by over 25 percent his friends. living and sporting habits try with a variety of activities a motivating effect on me,” “We had like workout as the gym was closed on since then. (REUTERS) “That was a wake-up among the citizens and resi- that encourage people to get Shanoj said. “My friends were challenges, which will get you Tuesday. 3 www.guide.com.qa  Wednesday, February 13, 2019

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FIRMS CELEBRATE QATAR NATIONAL SPORT DAY Google under probe in India for misusing Android, blocking rivals REUTERS NEW DELHI

INDIA’S antitrust commission is looking into accusations that Alphabet’s unit Google abuses its popular Android mobile operating system to block its rivals, four sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. The Competition Com- mission of India (CCI) has for the past six months been reviewing a case similar to one Google faced in Europe that led to a fine of 4.34 billion euro ($5 billion) by antitrust regulators last year, three of the sources said. Google has challenged that order. The European Commission found Google had abused its market dominance since 2011 with practices such as forcing manufacturers to pre-install Google Search and its Chrome browser, together with its Google Play app store on An- droid devices. “It is on the lines of the EU case, but at a prelimi- nary stage,” said one of the sources, who is aware of the CCI investigation. The watch- QIIB CEO Abdulbasit Ahmad al Shaibei with employees of the bank in Doha on Tuesday. dog’s enquiry into allegations against Google over its An- droid platform has not previ- ously been reported. Google executives have in QIIB marks National Sport Day recent months met Indian an- titrust officials at least once to discuss the complaint, which TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Sport Day events as we are tional Vision 2030.” and remarkable returns, both was filed by a group of individ- DOHA keen to draw inspiration from “QIIB’s participation in at the economic and com- uals, one of the sources said. the noble values of sports such the National Sport Day is not munity levels. Our view of The Indian watchdog could QIIB participated in this year’s as interaction, cooperation, a one off engagement, as we the community returns is far ask its investigations unit to National Sport Day events as effort, determination, will, are keen to consolidate and more important than our view further investigate the accusa- part of the bank’s keenness to strength and victory”. strengthen the values and of the material profits for their tions against Google, or throw engage in all events that add He said, “The advance- principles that sports repre- importance and positive im- out the complaint if it lacks value to nation building and ment of sports in our country sent in our banking institution pact on the society”. merit. The watchdog’s investi- community activities. is no longer a subtitle to an and its role in our bank, one The QIIB CEO added, gations have historically taken The bank’s participa- important task. It has become that serves the community to “This year’s National Sport years to complete. tion in the National Sport the main headline, a focal extent possible”. Day coincide with the Al- Android, used by device Day events carries the mes- point, and a vital part of the The CEO noted, “We call Annabi’s historical and well makers for free, features on sage of progress and positive overall boom, which we are upon everyone to engage in deserved victory in the Asian about 85 percent of the world’s spirit that Qatar seeks to witnessing in all fields and fo- sports for its benefits on the Cup, which truly bears the smartphones. In India, about convey at various regional rums.” individual in particular and meanings of excellence, 98 percent of the smartphones and international levels, QIIB Sheibi noted “What Qatar the society in general. Our creativity and ability to sold in 2018 used the platform, said in a statement on Tues- has achieved in individual or participation today in the translate plans into actions, Counterpoint Research esti- day. events, the 2019 National Sport Day events is prepare well for the future, mates. A large number of QIIB Asian Cup football victory a call for everyone to adopt achieve ambitions and over- In October, Google said executives and employees led being the latest one, reflects sports as a daily lifestyle, not come obstacles, no matter it would charge smartphone by CEO Abdulbasit Ahmad al the soundness of our rational an annual event. Sports boost how difficult they are. Where makers a fee for using its Shaibei participated in sport leadership’s mindset and vi- physical and mental health. QIIB executives and employees led by CEO Abdulbasit Ahmad al there is a vision, effort, pa- popular Google Play app events and walked along the sion and the great success It also promotes a universal Shaibei take a walk in Doha on Tuesday. tience, hard work and plan- store and also allow them to Doha Corniche. achieved in the implemen- message of equality and coop- ning, there is success at the use rival versions of An- Shaibei said, “Every year, tation of Qatar’s ambitious eration between nations and Shaibei said, “QIIB is nancing of sports projects as end of the road as a logical droid to comply with the EU we participate in the National plans, namely the Qatar Na- people”. ready to contribute to the fi- these have long-term benefits outcome.” order. UDC celebrates National Sport Day at The Pearl-Qatar TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK brace sports as a lifestyle, not- DOHA ing that it will help protect them against chronic diseases and UNITED Development Com- their dangerous complications. pany (UDC), one of the lead- Khater said, “National ing Qatari public sharehold- Sport Day promotes aware- ing companies and the master ness of health and safety no- developer of The Pearl-Qatar tions and instills a culture of and Gewan Islands, on Tues- ‘a healthy mind in a healthy day celebrated National Sport body’ among community Day, in cooperation with Gen- members.” Highlighting the eral Retirement and Social contribution of sports to pub- Insurance Authority (GRSIA) lic health, Khater called on and Public Works Authority of employees to continue exer- Qatar (Ashghal). cising, which will boost their “Temba Arena” football energy and increase their pro- court in Costa Malaz, was of- ductivity. ficially inaugurated by UDC Ashghal President Saad President and CEO Ibrahim bin Ahmad al Muhannadi said, Jassim al Othman, along with “Ashghal encourages its em- senior company’s officials and ployees to continuously work employees. Senior officials of UDC, General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority and Ashghal participate in thon, gym workout, obstacle President of the General at the General Retirement and Events took place simul- National Sport Day activities at The Pearl on Tuesday. games, wall climbing, foosball Retirement & Social Insurance Social Insurance Authority’s taneously in Costa Malaz and tables, ping-pong, quiz games Authority and UDC Chairman, gymnasium, which has all the Porto Arabia districts at The dents and visitors of all ages entertaining and challenging The activities included related to health and sport and Turki bin Mohammed al Khat- sports equipment and special- Pearl, where employees, resi- took part in a variety of sports, activities. football tournaments, walka- other sports related activities. er, urged participants to em- ised trainers. Nakilat and JVs organise Employees and families take part fun-filled activities for staff in ‘Qatargas Sport Day’ activities TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA NAKILAT celebrated Qatar National Sport Day 2019 by QATARGAS employees and organising a wide range of fun- their families participated in filled activities for its employ- the ‘Qatargas Sport Day’ – a ees and their families. highly anticipated event which Employees of Nakilat and was organised on the occasion its joint ventures actively par- of the Qatar National Sport ticipated in sporting activities Day. The annual event is an organised at the Al Legtaifiya integral part of the company’s Park in Doha as well as the Laf- commitment to promoting the fan Global Village in Ras Laffan health and wellbeing of its em- Industrial City, the company ployees and their families, Qa- said in a statement on Tuesday. targas said in a statement on Nakilat’s employees and Tuesday. Qatargas employees and families mark National Sport Day at Al Khor on Tuesday. their families enthusiastically A wide variety of sporting participated in activities such Employees of Nakilat and its joint ventures actively participated in events and activities were held for a wide variety of sporting Families also participated in much more. as football, basketball and ta- sporting activities. at Aspire Zone and at Al Khor activities on offer. Activities group exercises. In addition, A wide range of exciting ble tennis. Community sporting facilities. for the day included inflatable there was children’s activity sport activities including a There was also a special an excellent platform in pro- lieves health and wellbeing of In Doha, the sporting football courts, volleyball and area and an obstacle course for 5-km family walkathon, games designated area for the chil- moting an active lifestyle and its employees is significant in occasion commenced with basketball hoops, stationary young children. like football, volleyball, bad- dren to get active and stay en- cohesiveness among the Nak- enhancing productivity levels group exercises, thereby en- exercise bikes, table tennis, ta- Qatargas medical team had minton, tennis, table tennis tertained. ilat family. and ensuring the creation of a suring that all participants ble football, boxing sacks and also organised fun educational and cricket, was organised in Overall, the event served as Nakilat said that it be- sustainable workforce. were warmed up and ready a football goal target sheet. tools, health assessments and the Al Khor Community. Halep hopes to get going in Doha as Wozniacki retires due to illness PAGE 16 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Thrilling contests mark exciting start to Al Dasha Marine Sports Festival PAGE 17 TENNIS QATAR TOTAL OPEN Blinkova serves Sevastova surprise; resilient Bertens survives Giorgi

VINAY NAYUDU home in Riga, having won both DOHA of her rubbers against Slova- RESULTS & ORDER OF PLAY kia without dropping a set, but SINGLES 1ST ROUND Elise Mertens (BEL) vs 2-Karolina Pliskova (CZE) Q-Karolina Muchova (CZE) bt Samantha Stosur (AUS) 1-Simona Halep (ROU) vs Lesia Tsurenko (UKR) UPCOMING 20-year-old against Blinkova she struggled 6-4, 6-2 Anna Blinkova of Russia with her timing being broken Elise Mertens (BEL) bt Katerina Siniakova (CZE) 6-4, 6-2 NOT BEFORE 8PM made another big roar in in the very first game. Jelena Ostapenko (LAT) bt Mihaela Buzarnescu (ROM) Anett Kontaveit (EST) bs 3-Aneglique Kerber (GER) Doha on a gusty Tuesday Blinkova - who had de- 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 Anett Kontaveit (EST) bt Lin Zhu (CHN) 7-6(3), 6-3 COURT 1 START 3.30PM evening as she toppled 7th feated former US Open cham- Lesia Tsurenko (UKR) bt LL-Lara Arruabarrena (ESP) Court 1 Start 3.30 seed Anastasija Sevastova in pion Samantha Stosur in the 6-3, 6-0 Su-Wei Hsieh (TPE) vs Q-Karolina Muchova (CZE) straight sets while the fifth- final round of qualifying – LL-Alison Riske (USA) bt LL-Polona Hercog 6-4, 6-3 5-Kiki Bertens (NED) vs Carla Suarez-Navarro (ESP) seeded Kiki Bertens of the showed some sharp footwork Su-Wei Hsieh (TPE) bt Aliaksandra Sasnovich (BLR) Anna-Lena Groenfeld (GER) & 4-Demi Schuurs (NED) 6-2, 6-0 vs Miyu Kato (JPN) & Makoto Ninomiya (JPN) Netherlands survived a big to deal with the ball’s more Q-Anna Blinkova (RUS) bt 7-Anastasija Sevastova (LAT) 1-Nicole Melichar (US) & Kveta Peschke (CZE) vs scare in the opening round of unexpected movements and 7-6(5), 6-4 (WC)-Karolina Pliskova (CZE) & Kristyna Pliskova (CZE) Qatar Total Open 2019 at the kept her calm despite the Carla Suarez-Navarro (ESP) bt WC-Ons Jabeur (TUN) Khalifa International Tennis wind-induced errors. 6-3, 6-1 COURT 2 START 3.30PM 5-Kiki Bertens (NED) bt Camila Giorgi (ITA) 0-6, 7-6 Q-Anna Blinkova (RUS) vs Barbora Strycova (CZE) and Squash Complex. While Blinkova’s big sur- (9-7), 6-4. LL-Alison Riske (USA) vs 9-Julia Georges (GER) Blinkova, former world prise came in the early half of Veronika Kudermetova (RUS) & Jelena Ostapenko (LAT) junior number three and a delightful evening, Bertens DOUBLES vs Su-Wei Hsieh (TPE) & 2-Barbora Strycova (CZE) now world No. 95, has always topsy-turvy show of near two (PHOTO: HANSON K JOSEPH) Abigail Spears (US) & Yang Zhaoxuan (CHN) bt Mihaela Buzarnescu (ROU) & Alicja Rosolka (POL) vs Mubaraka al Naimi (QAT) & Fatma al Nabhani (OMA) Darija Jurak (CRO) been one with a lot of promise hours kept spectators en- 6-2, 6-0 and on a day where the wind gaged till well past 9pm. Anna Blinkova of Russia returns a shot during her Qatar Total Open first round match against seventh Latisha Chan & Chan Hao-ching (TAI) bt Lidziya COURT 3 START 3.30PM played havoc, the youngster The six feet tall and world seed Anastasija Sevastova at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex in Doha on Tuesday. Marozava (BLR) & Shuko Aoyama (JPN) 7-6 (2), 7-5. Nadiia Kichenok (UKR) & Aliaksandra Sasnovich (BLR) held steady to shock No. 8 Dutch fought back from vs Raquel Atawo (USA) & Katarina Srebotnik (SLO) ORDER OF PLAY Lara Arruabarrena (ESP) & Kaitlyn Christian (USA) vs world No. 12 Sevas- being a set down to overcome 2018 by many on Youtube, a super win. was kind of rushing with my 4-(WC) Elina Svitolina (UKR) vs Jelena Ostapenko (LAT) 3-Gabriela Dabrowski (CAN) & Yifan Xu (CHN) tova 7-6 (5), 6-4 was brilliant in the opening Bertens’ second-round game a lot and I was making a in an hour and set and finished the match clash will be with 2016 cham- lot of unforced errors,” Osta- 43 minutes. with 35 winners, to only 15 for pion Carla Suarez-Navarro of penko said following her win. and world No. 5 Karolina mona Halep of Romania in Blinkova Bertens. Spain who beat Tunisian wild “Today, I think the first set I Pliskova. the second round. has a memorable A see-saw second set went card Ons Jabeur 6-3, 6-1. played really well, but then Among other results, An- The top four seeds –Ha- tournament in Qa- to a tiebreak, where Giorgi Jelena Ostapenko of Lat- something changed a little bit. ett Kontaveit of Estonia re- lep, Pliskova, Kerber and tar last year too where Italian Camila Giorgi (No. 28) hit big serves and forehands via, who was finalist in 2016, But I managed to win it.” covered from a slow start to Svitolina will be in action on she had two top 30 wins when 0-6, 7-6(7), 6-4 to reach the but the Dutch pulled back exacted a sweet revenge over Ostapenko next meets beat qualifier Zhu Lin 7-6 Wednesday. she defeated Russian Elena second round. to make it 5-5 and convert- Mihaela Buzarnescu of Ro- fourth seed Elina Svitolina of (3), 6-3 and set up a second- “I’m happy to be back Vesnina and Kristina Mlad- Bertens recovered from a ed her fifth set point with a mania with a 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 Ukraine. round clash with No.3 seed here in Doha. I have great enovic of France to make the nightmarish first set to deny strong return. win. It was a rematch of a Belgian Elise Mertens Angelique Kerber. memories. I always play good third round. the Italian the tenth Top 10 In the decider, Bertens second-round encounter scored a smooth straight sets Qualifier Lesia Tsurenko tennis here. So I’m looking Latvian Sevastova had win of her career. won crucial points as Giorgi from last year. win over Czech Katerina Sini- of Ukraine dismissed lucky forward to feel the court a lit- been fresh off a successful Giorgi, judged as the most made unwanted errors to go “I remember that match akova to book a second round loser Lara Arruabarrena of tle bit and tomorrow to have Fed Cup World Group II tie at beautiful tennis player of down in what could have been [from last year], and I think I meeting with second seed Spain to face world No. 3 Si- the first match. 16 Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Sports QTerminals, QTF sign Qatar Total Open sponsor deal

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK As per the new partner- major destination for hosting kind. strengthen Qatar’s position on DOHA ship, QTerminals will join list international sporting events,” The QTF secretary also the sport map.” of sponsors supporting Qatar he added. appreciated the title sponsor, Held since 2001, Qatar THE Qatar Tennis Federation Total Open. Zainal also emphasized Total and other sponsors for Total Open has grown to be- has signed a new partnership Tariq Zainal said: “It is also that the partnership reflects their support for the tourna- come one of the biggest WTA contract with QTerminals to my pleasure to announced that the commitment of the fed- ment and their trust in its fu- Tour events in the region and sponsor Qatar Total Open. QTerminals will join the list of eration and QTerminals to de- ture vision. it has consistently featured the The signing of the agreement sponsors of Qatar Total Open” velop tennis in Qatar and sup- Bisset said he was delight- world’s top ten players on a was announced at a press con- “Qatar Total Open has port Qatar Total Open which ed by this first partnership for regular basis. ference held on the sidelines become one of the most im- has become one of the most QTerminals, adding, “We are The last edition was won of the 2019 Edition of Qatar portant tennis tournaments prominent tennis in the region fully committed to support the by Czech Republic’s Petra Kvi- Total Open. in the region and through the and world. Qatari sport. tova who recorded her 13th QTSBF Secretary- General cooperation with our partners, He thanked QTermi- “It is our pleasure to con- consecutive victory by beating Tariq Zainal and Nivelle Bis- we hope our tournament can nals led by Neville Bissett for tribute to the success of this Spaniard Garbine Muguruza Qatar Tennis, Squash & Badminton Federation (QTSBF) Secretary sett, CEO of QTerminals were reach new levels of success choosing Qatar Total Open event which we hope can 3–6, 6–3, 6–4 in a highly en- General Tariq Zainal and QTerminals CEO Neville Bissett. present on the occasion. and help promote Doha as a as their first initiative of such develop tennis in Qatar and tertaining encounter.

Japan Olympic poster girl Ikee Happy Halep hopes to get going diagnosed with leukaemia as unwell Wozniacki withdraws AFP TOKYO Aussie Barty and Frenchwoman Garcia also pull out of Qatar Total Open due to injury ’S swim queen Rikako Ikee, a poster girl for next year’s Tokyo Olympics, has VINAY NAYUDU been diagnosed with leukae- DOHA mia, the 18-year-old tweeted on Tuesday. SURVIVING long distance I’m happy to be back here In a shock announcement, travel on the professional tennis in Doha. I have great Ikee said: “After feeling unwell I circuit is quite challenging. So memories. I always play returned in haste from Austral- while players flying into Doha good tennis here. So I’m ia and following tests I was di- from far corners of the world looking forward to feel the agnosed with leukaemia. I still for the Qatar Total Open 2019 can’t believe it myself and I’m in aim to fix their schedule hop- court a little bit and a state of confusion.” ing to overcome the jet lags in tomorrow to have the first Ikee shot to fame at last time, some get weary and tend match. year’s Asian Games, where she to break. captured a record six gold med- On Tuesday, Simona Ha- Simona Halep als to fire a warning for the 2020 lep (former World No.1 and a Olympics in her home city. winner here in 2014) arrived The teenage superstar, who fresh from leading Romania later in the day. Coughing and holds a string of national re- to a thrilling win over Fed Cup struggling to speak, she said, cords, has been tipped to push champions Czech Republic. “Well, I’m sick, basically. It’s for gold on several fronts, in The 27-year-old who would a short story. Just not feeling particular in the women’s 100 be moving outdoor from play- well. I had a fever. Just don’t metres butterfly. Ikee told fans ing indoors and said, “I’m look- feel well. Gonna go back to bed she was determined to beat ing forward to feel the court and and rest up.” her illness after being forced to the air. Everything makes me The Dane had arrived quite abandon her training camp. feel light, happy, and ready to early after accepting a wild “If treated properly it’s a fight for my matches.” card to play here. “It’s defi- disease that can be beaten,” said Halep clearly seemed happy nitely frustrating. I have been Ikee, who confirmed she will settling into the 17th edition of here for quite a few days prac- withdraw from the Japanese Qatar Total Open, but the day ticing and just trying my best championships in April. wasn’t such a delightful one to be prepared and ready to “I will devote myself to my for some others like Caroline go today. But I woke up today Simona Halep of Romania speaks to the media during a press conference at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex on Tuesday. treatment and strive to be able Wozniacki, Ashleigh Barty and and didn’t feel well at all,” she to show an even stronger Ri- Caroline Garcia who had to explained. “I still feel the emotions, and ward to feel the court a little bit a week, so you cannot change It’s been four years since kako Ikee.” withdraw due to illness and in- It was far worse for Barty. it’s been great,” the reigning Ro- and tomorrow to have the first something so quickly. Halep beat Angelique Kerber at Ikee stole the headlines juries. “Unfortunately I have with- land Garros champion said dur- match.” “He’s a good person, and the 2014 final. So does she fancy from giant Chinese swimmer The former world num- drawn with a minor hip injury. ing her pre-tournament press Shifting from indoors in I’m looking forward to this col- her chances again this week in Sun Yang at the Asian Games ber one and twice finalist here, After consulting with the WTA conference referring to Roma- Ostrava to outdoors in Doha, laboration to see how it’s going Doha? in Jakarta as she finished with Wozniacki was pulled down by doctors, I have taken their ad- nia’s Fed Cup against the Czech Halep is also in the midst of a to be,” she said of the new as- “It’s tough to say. I come eight medals, a haul previously a viral fever while the Austral- vice to have a few weeks rest. I Republic. “And it’s for first time coaching change, arriving with sociation. from indoor courts, so it’s achieved only by North Korean ian Barty had a minor hip in- am sad to miss the tournament going to the semi-finals, so it Belgian Thierry Van Cleemput, On WTA’s new rule which gonna be a little bit difficult. shooter So Gin Man in 1982. jury. Frenchwoman Garcia had and hope to be back next year,” means a lot. It’s been a great who formerly worked with ATP allows players to wear leggings But I will try to get used to the She would have gone into quadriceps muscle pain which she said in a statement. weekend in Czech.” star David Goffin. and tights, Halep said, “I never court, to the balls. I don’t want this year’s world champion- developed during a warm up Top-seed Halep, however, Looking forward to the “I always admired Gof- played in tights, but, you know, to have expectations, because ships in as a session, forcing her to take the was back at the Khalifa Inter- next, she said, “I’m happy to be fin because I liked his game when it’s cold we need those to it’s a tough tournament. Every strong favourite in the 100m decision. national Tennis & Squash Com- back here in Doha. I have great and also the fact that he moves keep the muscles warm. But I match is difficult. So I will take fly, while also a threat in the Wozniacki was gracious plex, with a new coach and a re- memories. I always play good into the court a lot,” later add- would still keep the skirt over it match by match, and I will see 200m freestyle. enough to address the media laxed approach to more success. tennis here. So I’m looking for- ing, “We’ve only practiced for the tights.” how it’s going to go!”

QTF holds gala dinner for stars World number one Osaka in shock Renault launch 2019 car intent split with coach Sascha Bajin on reeling in F1 big three AFP their upwardly mobile trajec- AFP ENSTONE, tory. TOKYO “The added momentum of RENAULT approach the 2019 the Daniel-Nico partnership WORLD tennis number one season intent on maintaining brings confidence to the team Naomi Osaka has split from their march towards Formula this season,” said Abiteboul. her coach Sascha Bajin just 17 One’s top three teams aided by “I believe we have one days after completing back-to- the arrival of Daniel Ricciardo of the strongest - if not the back Grand Slam victories at to drive alongside Nico Hulk- strongest - driver line-up on the Australian Open. enberg. the grid. Daniel brings proven “Hey everyone, I will no “We are starting our cam- race winning experience and longer be working together paign with the aim of con- knowledge of a top team, while with Sascha. I thank him for tinuing this momentum,” said Nico is hungry. his work and wish him all Renault’s managing director “He’s hugely underrated - the best in the future,” the Cyril Abiteboul at the team’s he’s quick, determined and a 21-year-old Japanese tweeted 2019 launch on Tuesday at team motivator.” in a shock announcement. their Enstone headquarters in Ricciardo’s professional- Bajin, a former hitting England. ism and sunny disposition partner to Serena Williams, Ninth in the constructors’ should also benefit the team. responded: “Thank you Nao- title race on their return as a “I want to put a spring in mi. I wish you nothing but the team to F1 in 2016, they im- everyone’s step because that’s best as well. What a ride that proved to sixth in 2017 and part of my job and also my was. Thank you for letting me Naomi Osaka with coach Sascha Bajin fourth last season. character,” the Australian said. be part of this.” Unveiling the black and “I aim to be able to get the Osaka, who became the the prestigious Indian Wells yellow RS19 they are counting team to work that extra bit first Asian to hold the top Breakdown? tournament before scooping on to close the gap on Mer- harder, put in more effort and ranking after beating Czech her first major in New York, cedes, Ferrari and Ricciardo’s rally everyone together. I’d like Petra Kvitova in the Mel- O No reason was given for while Bajin was named WTA former employers Red Bull, to be a catalyst for positive en- bourne final on January 26, the surprise decision to coach of the year. Abiteboul said they had avoid- ergy.” had worked with the German part ways, but Japanese Osaka’s Twitter feed lit ed setting a points target. Renault will put all their for just over a year. media cited Osaka’s up in response to her an- A seven-time Grand Prix winter development on the car No reason was given for management company IMG nouncement, with several winner, Ricciardo’s arrival to the test on the track at Bar- the surprise decision to part in reporting that there had memes expressing wide- should help Renault continue celona next week. ways, but Japanese media cit- been a breakdown in the spread disbelief -- including ed Osaka’s management com- a shrugging Barack Obama, pany IMG in reporting that player’s relationship with a confused Joey from Ameri- there had been a breakdown the coach since the start of can sitcom “Friends” and a in the player’s relationship the year. Minions character screaming with the coach since the start “WHAAAAT?” of the year. Osaka, who grew up in the According to Japan’s Nik- last year’s US Open in a final US and speaks little Japanese, kan Sports, some practice ses- remembered as much for the melted hearts when she fought sions with Bajin at the Aus- American’s astonishing rant back tears after her emotional tralian Open lasted just 10 at the chair umpire following a US Open win over her idol minutes and she sometimes coaching violation. Williams as booing echoed hit without him being present. Based in the United States, around the stadium. Osaka began sounding out Osaka linked up with Bajin in She won more fans with potential replacements late late 2017 and enjoyed a break- a nail-biting 7-6, 5-7, 6-4 win Qatar Tennis Federation held a glittering gala dinner for the players last year, local media reported. through year, shooting from over Kvitova in the Australian of the Qatar Total Open 2019 in Doha. The event was attended by The Japanese player cap- 72 in the world to the top of Open final, after which Osaka Renault’s German driver Nico Hulkenberg (left) and their new Australian top stars and officials of the WTA and QTF. tured her first Grand Slam the women’s rankings. sobbed tears of joy as the jeers driver Daniel Ricciardo pose with the Renault Sport F1 RS19 during the crown by stunning Williams at During that period she won were replaced by cheers. 2019 Renault team season launch on Tuesday.(AFP) Sports Wednesday, February 13, 2019 17 Falah mascot for IAAF World Championships Doha 2019 Nearly 500 children present at the unveiling ceremony at Awsaj Recreation Centre in presence of HE Sheikh Joaan RAAJIV TRIPATHI DOHA

FALAH, a loyal, courageous, helpful, sharp and fun-loving falcon, is the official mascot of the IAAF World Champion- ship Doha 2019. At a colourful ceremony on Tuesday, it was unveiled as 50 out of more than 400 young kids present on the occasion put together the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle. The setting at the Awsaj Recreation Centre in Qatar Foundation was perfect for the launch as the day also marked the National Sport Day for Qa- tar. IAAF World Champion- ship Doha 2019 Local Organ- ising Committee Chairman and Qatar Olympic Commit- tee President His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani lifted the last two kids, helped them lay the final piec- es to complete the mascot. Falcon, known for his speed, sharpness, courage and discipline, doesn’t stop till it has reached the target. The hunting bird has been part of the Arabic traditions for cen- turies. Sporting a cape, sleeveless vest, shorts and shoes in a mix QOC President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani with kids at the unveiling of the IAAF World Championships Doha 2019 mascot in Doha on Tuesday. (Right) Sheikh Joaan obliges a kid with a selfie. of maroon, orange, yellow and blue colours, Falah was seen and Qatar Foundation, voted standing in front of the Khalifa for Falah. We’re very happy International Stadium, which with the launch today,” he will stage the first World Ath- said, adding, “Everything is letics Championships of the on schedule for the champion- Middle East region from Sep- ships.” tember 27 to October 6. Sheikha Asma said the Also present on the occa- unveiling of the mascot on sion were QOC Second Vice- the National Sport Day would President and QAF President inspire the new generation Dr Thani Abdulrahman al of Qatar to work hard and Kuwari, QOC Secretary-Gen- achieve the best in whatever eral Jassim Rashid al Buenain, they do. “Falah or falcon is a IAAF Vice-President Dahlan bird that is strong, flies high al Hamad, World Champion- and determined to achieve its ship Doha 2019 Local Organ- target. Athletes are also like ising Committee Marketing that…they also aspire to fly and Communications Director high and get their goals. So I Sheikha Asma al Thani and think Falah represents ath- Championship Ambassador letes and their ambitions the Mariam Farid. best.” In the morning, about 490 Talking about the tickets school children had gathered sale, she said, “Since the online and they were introduced to Sheikh Joaan with a boy after he placed the piece to complete the mascot. On right is championship ticket sale began in November different running and jumping Ambassador Mariam Farid. last year, there has been good events under the careful guid- response. After the mascot ance of instructors. Later, they said Theodore Paul Manuel, cited that my idea will become emony. He placed number 48 launch, I think the sales will witnessed the exciting mo- the Filipino expat who created a reality. I want to see how piece on the board. “Falah is get further boost.” ments of the mascot launch. Falah. Falah inspires the event es- the name of falcon. He is the Mariam Farid, a 400m Around 11 am, 50 boys and Manuel, who has called pecially amongst the younger mascot of the 2019 world ath- and 400m hurdles runner in girls sported the same outfit as Qatar home since 2010, re- generation,” Manuel said. letics. I like falcons because the national team, was quite Falah and began building the ceived a financial prize for his Sheikh Joaan, upon his ar- they are strong, can fly high excited at the ceremony. “I am mascot through pieces they winning design, but the real rival, was greeted by the kids and do hunting. proud to be part and the am- had been provided. prize will be watching Falah and officials in traditional “I’m very proud to be part bassador of the world cham- “Athletics for Falah is a way take centre stage at the World ways. After the ceremony, the of the (mascot unveiling) cere- pionship 2019 journey. From to show the world how to be a Championships in September, local organising committee mony. Sports are good for our ter the ceremony: “Falcon is target. the day one, we have been true athlete. He is competitive, and inspire thousands of chil- chief had a group picture with health and if you play regu- a bird we are all proud of. It “There was a drawing working hard as a team for the courageous, and helpful like dren as he visits schools and them, besides selfies. larly, you will stay fit and long represents speed, strength, contest for the mascot. It was success of the championship. no other. He is loyal, funny, sports clubs across the coun- Qatar Academy Doha’s life,” he added with a smile. sharpness and discipline. Also drawn by children and then We are now quite close to it helps his friends and often try on his journey to the World young student Mansour took IAAF Vice-President Dahl- it follows the command and a committee, made of chil- and we just can’t wait for the shows off his athletic moves,” Championships. “I’m very ex- part in the unveiling cer- an al Hamad commented af- will not stop till it reaches its dren from various schools start.” Consolation for Real, Spartak Exciting start to Al Dasha TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Marine Sports Festival DOHA

REAL Madrid and Spartak TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK rowers from Turkey, France got the third spot. Moscow earned some conso- DOHA and Qatar contesting in four The Optimist class has the lation following their quarter- classes – Optimist, most sailors competing for the final exits at the Alkass In- CLOSE and thrilling contests Colgate 26, Laser 4.7 and La- top honours – 13. Turkey’s Alp ternational Cup by recording were witnessed on the open- ser Standard. Namdar won the first race, victories in the 5th-8th place ing day of the Al Dasha Marine The local sailors did well beating Okyanus Arikan. Tur- play-offs at the Aspire Zone on Sports Festival at the Doha in the Laser 4.7 and Laser key’s Mert Aydogan and Seli- Tuesday. Bay on Tuesday. Standard classes and found na Ertekin were in the third Real were convincing 3-0 With the whole country places among the top three and fourth spots, respective- winners over Etoile Sportive being in the grip of sports fe- finishers. Khalid Bettihtamou ly, while France’s Mathorin du Sahel while Spartak edged ver today due to the National topped in the Laser Standard, Adent was tied in the fifth spot out 10-man Altinordu 2-1. Raul Cerqueda celebrates his Sport Day celebrations, sailors gaining the first place. Keith with eight others. Real, looking to make up goal for Real Madrid. from Turkey and Qatar also Debrak and Faris al Bakri Shehryr Arshad and team for their defeat by Kashiwa battled feverishly in sea water were in the second and third led the Colgate 26 class, win- Reysol less than 24 hours ear- changes and gave a chance to for the lead in various classes spots, respectively. ning the opening race. Mi- lier, went close on 15 minutes those who haven’t been play- despite strong and cold winds. Ghanim al Sewaidi was cheal Tait and team are in when Andri Gudjohnsen fired ing yet, to demonstrate what The Qatar Marine Sports following Mithat Methean the second spot, while Liam narrowly over but they went An action shot of the Real Madrid-Etoile Sportive du Sahel match in they can do. But the quality Club is organising the festi- Mete closely in the Laser 4.7 Krik’s crew grabbed the third ahead three minutes later the Alkass International Cup in Doha on Tuesday. was really low. We expected val for clubs, with sailors and and Kheireddine Bouchema place. through Raul Dacosta Cer- something better.” queda. the Spartak goals. Altinordu head coach IIker “For us it is very important Real doubled their ad- The place-offs may offer Seven rued for losing a player not to look at the result only, vantage just before half-time relatively little to play for as in the first half through red but also to see them play well. when Fernando Rodriguez far as most of the teams are card. “The match was very dif- That’s why I am very disap- Rufo fired home and Gud- concerned, but for Golyatov ficult and in addition to that pointed. Not every victory johnsen, one of Real’s best the honour of being the tour- we only had 10 players after brings satisfaction,” he added. performers in the tournament, nament’s top-scorer is a major having a player sent off in the Real Madrid’s Peter Gon- sealed a 3-0 win during the motivation. first half. It was a tight game, zalez Carmonao, who was de- second half. He has five goals, two more but it was good experience for clared the best player of the Altinordu took the lead than any other player, and will the team.” match, said, “I think we played through leading scorer Enis be hoping to add to his tally Vashkevich Viacheslav, the really well. In the beginning we Destan but later saw Eren when Spartak take on Real Spartak Moscow head coach, had a bit of luck to score, but Akguney sent off and the Rus- in the match to decide fifth was not happy with his team’s then overall it was a very well sians were able to stage a sec- place. He scored twice against showing. “The match was real- deserved victory. The tourna- ond-half comeback. Real in the group stages when ly poor. We would like to play ment is spectacular, the facili- Aslan Mutaliev, arguably the Spaniards won 3-2. Etoile great football and not make ties, everything. Everyone has the most creative midfielder at Sportive Du Sahel will take on efforts like this today. It was treated us very well and we are the tournament, got two more Altinordu for seventh position. more suffering. very grateful. I think AS Roma assists but more importantly Altinordu beat the Tunisians “In comparison to yester- is a really good team and may Ilya Golyatev scored both of 1-0 during the group stages. day’s match, we made a lot of win in the end.” Sailors battle for victory during a race in the Al Dasha Marine Sports Festival at the on Tuesday. 18 Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Sports

SHEIKH JOAAN HIGHLIGHTS NATIONAL SPORT DAY ACTIVITIES IN KATARA

Junior world record holder and Asian Games silver medallist Fares Ibrahim Hassouna Elbakh performed in front of a huge crowd at the Katara Cultural Village. Qatar Olympic Committee President His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani, world high jump champion Mutaz Essa Barshim and Qatar Weightlifting Federation officials were also present to celebrate the occasion and inspire people to adopt sports as way of healthy lifestyle.

Junior world record holder and Asian Games silver medallist Fares Ibrahim Hassouna Just like previous years, the Qatar Cricket Association also actively took part in the National Sport Day celebration and organised a match for national Elbakh with world high jump champion Mutaz Essa Barshim. women’s team at the Asian Town Cricket Stadium. The match was very exciting and both teams put up a splendid show.

TENNIS FEDERATION DELIVERS ON ENTERTAINMENT QSL CEO Ballan terms NSD a great chance to promote sports & culture

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QATAR Stars League (QSL) CEO Hani Taleb Ballan stressed that the National Sport Day (NSD), which falls on the second Tuesday of Feb- ruary every year, was a great opportunity to promote sports culture in the community. “We look forward to make sports a part of the daily rou- tine of all as it helps build a healthy society. The QSL is committed towards The Football Family, which also includes the Qatar Football Association and Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, in its bid to promote and adopt a healthy lifestyle among members of the com- Hani Ballan, Chief Executive Officer munity. “The allocation of a dedi- residents alike, in line with the ticipated in the day’s activities cated day for the purpose Qatar National Vision 2030. along with The Football Fam- clearly emphasises Qatar’s “We hope this day will ily,” said Hani. interest in the role played by motivate all to practice sports This year’s edition of Na- sports in the community. The throughout the year. It con- tional Sport Day comes af- NSD is a great initiative that veys an important message ter Qatar won the 2019 AFC brings together citizens and and we are proud to have par- Asian Cup. Madrid can win fourth straight Champions League: Courtois AFP “Every year, if you ask more afraid than before,” AMSTERDAM people who are the favour- Courtois said. “We are ready ites to win the Champions to fight for everything, to get GOALKEEPER Thibaut League, I think they say Real to the final of the Copa del Courtois said on Tuesday Madrid. We have a really Rey and go as far as possible that he believes Real Madrid good team, with experience, in the Champions League.” can win a fourth consecutive and we have to show it by While Madrid have found Champions League title this beating Ajax.” momentum in recent weeks, season. Courtois said the play- Ajax appear to have lost Madrid play Ajax on ers are not talking about a theirs. The Dutch side have Wednesday in the first leg of possible treble this season, tasted defeat in two out of the last 16, hoping to take one despite them reaching the their last three games, in- step closer to their fifth Euro- semi-finals of the Copa del cluding a 6-2 thumping away pean triumph in six years. Rey and closing the gap to to rivals Feyenoord. Bayern Munich and Ajax six points behind Barcelona But the talented Frenkie have both won the European in La Liga. de Jong has been declared Cup three times in a row but Ajax might have felt op- fit to face Real in Amster- only Madrid have managed timistic when they drew an dam and the 21-year-old will Simona Halep, Angelique Kerber and other players interact with kids as part of activities to mark the National Sport Day (NSD) organ- more, when they lifted five out-of-sorts Madrid back in be keen to impress, ahead of ised by Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation (QTSBF) at the Khalifa Tennis and Squash Complex on Tuesday. The QTSBF on the bounce in the 1950s. December but Santiago So- his 75-million-euro move to hosted an open day for embassies with the participation of embassies of the Philippines, India, Pakistan and Nepal followed by a huge “I believe it’s possible to lari’s side have found their Barcelona in the summer. number of sport and entertainment events. Additionally, the QTSBF organised the NSD Tennis tournament for juniors under 8, 9 and 10 win four,” Courtois said at a rhythm since, winning six “Frenkie is fit,” Ajax years to feature the participation of national team players and their parents press conference at the Jo- out of their last seven match- coach Erik ten Hag said ear- han Cruyff Arena. es. “I feel now they might be lier on Tuesday. Wednesday, February 13, 2019 19 NATIONAL SPORT DAY Thousands throng Aspire Zone HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani patronises Aspire activities, witnesses performance of Russian martial art TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

THE biggest annual sport festival in Qatar saw thou- sands of people descending on Aspire Zone Founda- tion’s (AZF) outdoor and indoor facilities to explore and enjoy the wide range of activities. This year, February is no longer just a month of sport as it has been crowned the month of sporting triumphs with Qatar’s historical vic- tory in the 2019 Asian Cup. In a 2019 exclusive, this year’s sporting festival was honoured by the presence of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Personal Representative of HH the Amir HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani at the Aspire Zone on Tuesday. Thani. Personal Representative of HH the Amir HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Khal- Russian martial art ‘Sambo’ ifa al Thani also visited As- pire Zone, where he learned makes debut at Aspire Zone about Sambo – a Russian martial art – which was on display to the public on out- door football pitch no 10. He was joined by Ambas- sador of Russia to Qatar HE Nurmakhmad Kholov. AZF’s National Sport Day (NSD) celebrations were at- tended by more than 30,000 people of all ages. Qatar’s community members, fami- lies and children enjoyed 30 sporting events across Aspire’s world-class ven- ues: outdoor Football Pitch 10, Aspire Dome and Aspire Park. Every corner of Aspire The International Sambo Federation (FIAS) hosted a successful Zone was occupied with a ‘Sambo’ Russian martial art event at Aspire Zone to mark Qa- sporting event. tar National Sport Day on Tuesday. The participants engaged in The activities begun interactive master-classes and workshops by the best Russian with the famous Fun Run. Sambo experts. The starting whistle was blown by Director-General of Aspire Logistics Abdul- pated in a walk around As- dom of the nation’s leaders of the country, the activities Academy is unique and dif- made by our graduates.” Chairman of AZF’s NSD lah Nasser al Naemi in the pire’s lake. in dedicating a national day of Aspire are very special. ferent from all the previous Aspetar’s Acting Direc- Organizing Committee presence of AZF’s CEO Mo- The 2-kilometre walk for sport. February is now On National Sport Day, As- editions because it coincides tor-General Dr Abdul Aziz al Nasser Abdullah al Hajiri hammed Khalifa al Suwaidi around the lake included linked to sport victories after pire literally turns into the with our celebrations with Kuwari said, “Aspetar staff said, “Aspire Zone today has who was accompanied by stops at various stations the amazing achievement of largest space for activities in the biggest victory in the his- work behind the scene to become a beehive serving hundreds of running enthu- along the walk-pathway at our national football team, the country, attracting more tory of sport in Qatar, the help sport stars to perform the Qatari community. Yet siasts. which the officials conduct- which was led by Aspire than 30,000 participants wining of the Asian Cup led at their best and allow them again, it has opened its doors The Fun Run covered 3 ed exercises that were led by academy graduates. this year.” by graduates of Aspire Acad- to unlock their potential. We and facilities to all members kilometres around Khalifa professional trainers from Naemi said, “This day is Deputy Director-General emy. Everyone now wants to are not only providing sup- of the community to learn International Stadium. Aspire Active. the biggest sport festival in of Ali Salem explore the academy and its port to world-class athletes, about its capabilities and ex- Following the Fun Run, Suwaidi said, “This year, Qatar. Although this day is Afifa said, “This year, the programs and get to know we are also raising people’s pertise, which are unrivalled Aspire Zone’s staff partici- we can clearly see the wis- celebrated in every corner National Sport Day at Aspire the secret of the achievement awareness about health.” anywhere in the world.” MIA Park plays host to FM takes part in MoFA celebrations THE Ministry of Foreign Af- fairs (MoFA) organised on 40 sporting activities Tuesday a number of activities to mark Qatar National Sport Day, with the participation of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Ab- dulrahman al Thani, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad al Muraikhi, Secretary-General of MoFA HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan al Hammadi, several diplomats and heads of diplomatic mis- sions, ministers, officials and their families. Held at the Diplomatic Club, the event featured a va- riety of sports such as football, volleyball, table tennis, biking, as well as some popular herit- age sports and social, cultural and entertainment activities. The ministry’s participa- HISHAM ALJUNDI were available to instruct partici- Qatari flags toured Corniche and en- tion in Sport Day reflects its DOHA pants on the sport. couraged visitors to practise cycling keenness to raise awareness Other activities included a daily to keep fit. on the importance of sports THE Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) marathon race along the Corniche Trying out a bicycle with his in developing individuals and Park wore a festive look on Tuesday and many other games for adults 4-year-old son, Indian expat communities and a kind of di- as it swarmed with sports enthu- and children that involved all fam- Pramod said, “I love cycling and am plomacy that brings peoples siasts engaging in a wide variety of ily members. very happy that Qatar has dedicated closer. (QNA) sporting and fitness activities as part People started to arrive at the tracks for cyclists on its newly built of Sport Day celebrations. park in the early hours of the day streets. I am planning to buy a bicy- Sponsored by Ooredoo, the park and participated in the open-air cle soon.” hosted more than 40 sporting ac- games there enjoying the fresh, sun- Various government institu- CHIEF OF STAFF ATTENDS SPORT DAY EVENTS tivities including a variety of games ny weather. tions and others from the private and competitions meant for families There were also some free games sector offered a range of services during the day-long event. for children as well as a mini train to the public at their stalls. The aim Some new games were also in- ride and a carousel for their fun. was to boost the culture of sport troduced at the park such as saber Besides, the events included cy- and help people maintain a healthy (). Professional trainers cling in which several residents with lifestyle.

Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces HE Major General (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen al Ghanem participated in Qatar (PHOTOGRAPHS BY JALAL PATHIYOOR) National Sport Day events on Tuesday. 20 Wednesday, February 13, 2019 The Last Word Amir takes part in National Sport Day activities

THE Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani graced Qatar Sport Day activities on Tuesday as he visited Aspire Zone Foundation’s Football Skills Development Center. During the visit, HH the Amir participated in different kinds of sport activities held by members of Aspire Academy. He was also briefed on the facilities of the Academy and on the state-of-the-art technology used to train and develop the skills of its members. HH the Amir was accompanied by Personal Representative of the Amir HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani, President of Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Gianni Infantino and senior officials of the Qatar Football Association and Aspire Zone Foundation. (QNA)

PRIME MINISTER TAKES PART IN QATAR SPORT DAY ACTIVITIES

PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdul- lah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani participated in activities of Qatar Sport Day, organised by the Ministry of Interior at Qatar Sports Club court on Tuesday. The Prime Minister, in his capacity as Lekhwiya force commander, also participated with the force’s personnel in their National Sports Day celebra- tion, which was held at Lekh- wiya arenas and grounds in the presence of a large num- ber of military and civilian members of the force. The Prime Minister also joined children with special needs in a wheelchair basketball and football games. (QNA)