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Messi and Neymar train but coach Pochettino refuses to confirm PSG’s Friday squad

Agencies form a formidable trio with ers in few training sessions. Berlin Kylian Mbappe at Stade Fran- One player told L’Equipe cis-Le Ble. that “everything seems simple Lionel Messi and Neymar “We haven’t decided the for him”. have been training together squad yet but we will do so Mbappe has even shared for Paris Saint-Germain, but shortly,” Pochettino respond- his admiration with friends, Mauricio Pochettino refused ed in Thursday’s news confer- telling them: “Guys, it’s Messi!” to comment whether the pair ence when asked about Messi. The 22-year-old World Cup would feature against Brest. “We will analyse whether winner has been ‘blown away’ PSG travel to Brest on Fri- he can be in the squad. In by Messi’s technical quality. day fresh from back-to-back terms of what Lionel Messi It is claimed that Messi’s wins against Troyes brings, everybody knows that. mere presence has changed and Strasbourg, the first time “His presence here in the atmosphere among the in three years they have be- terms of what he represents PSG squad. The six-time Bal- gun a new domestic season in is something we have talked lon d’Or winner has not yet such fashion. about a lot in recent days. attempted to spark French, Despite a positive start to “I am pleased with how he though, and has mainly been their campaign, interest con- has settled in and how he has conversing with compatriots tinues to centre around Messi, connected with squad. When Leandro Parades and Angel who arrived in Paris after a you have talent at this sort of Di Maria, as well as his former shock exit from Barcelona club, the understanding is not Barca teammate Neymar. amid the club’s financial diffi- just in the dressing room but PSG’s players knew Messi culties in August. also on the pitch.” was on another level prior to However, it remains un- French publication his arrival, but it seems the clear whether the highly an- L’Equipe, meanwhile, has re- South American has still man- Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian forward Neymar, Paris Saint-Germain’s Argentinian forward Mauro Icardi and Paris Saint-Germain’s Argentinian ticipated pairing of Messi and vealed further details about aged to shock them with his forward Lionel Messi (R) attend a training session at the Camp des Loges Paris Saint-Germain training ground in Saint-Germain-en-Laye on Neymar will be reunited to Messi’s impact on PSG’s play- extraordinary ability. Thursday. Messi is eligible to make his PSG debut when called upon. (AFP)

QOC launches Aladaam Osaka admits she Youth Council initiative

Tribune News Network values, team Qatar values, Doha encouraging the local youth community to involve in felt ungrateful in her The Qatar Olympic Com- the sport sector, making mittee (QOC) has an- team Qatar as a kicking-off nounced on Wednesday platform for community the launch of its pioneering participation, performance initiative Aladaam Youth devotion and opening the attitude towards tennis Council. non-official reach out chan- Aladaam Youth Council nels between the QOC and first in a tour event since her is a representative structure youth category. Japanese star first-round victory at the French of all youth in Qatar from The council will help Open in May. The Olympics, all nationalities. It will be promoting all the QOC’s so- overcomes Gauff though prestigious, does not an active factor engaging cial responsibility initiatives award ranking points and is not in all the sport issues and inside the local community, to make an official part of the tour. decisions-making related to encouraging the QOC and Round of 16 But hard courts remain far the QOC strategies. its staff to develop creative and away Osaka’s best surface. DPA/NYT Her Grand Slam titles have all Mason (Ohio) come on hard courts: two at the Australian Open and two Naomi Osaka admitted that at the US Open, which will be- at times over the last year gin on August 30 in New York. she felt ungrateful about feel- “Of course I’d really love ing that playing tennis on the to win this tournament for the world stage was not enough of extra motivation I have giving an accomplishment in itself. an organization my prize mon- The world number two ey for Haiti,” she said Monday. and second seed fought back “But I accidentally saw my from a set and a break down to draw, so I know how hard it’s beat American teenager Coco going to be.” Gauff 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the sec- Osaka had played Gauff ond round at the Western and twice before, defeating her 6-3, Southern Open. 6-0 in the third round of the In the past year, Osaka has 2019 US Open and losing to pulled out of the French Open her 6-3, 6-4 in the third round and Wimbledon before she re- of the 2020 Australian Open, turned to her native Japan to Naomi Osaka of Japan during her match against American Cori Gauff during the Western & Southern where she walked the streets light the flame at the Tokyo Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, US, on Wednesday. (Getty Images/AFP) of Melbourne afterward to try Olympics opening ceremony to work through her emotions. before losing in the first round. have played in front of a crowd On Monday, before her the choice to go out there and Wednesday’s match was Reflecting on the past today and for there to be so opening match against Gauff, play, to go see fans, that people long-form in comparison with year and how her mindset has many people and for them to be Osaka began to cry and briefly come out and watch me play, their previous two, but it was This new entity will take strategies and plans, trans- changed since then, Osaka said: so engaged and energetic was broke off her first news confer- that itself is an accomplish- still defined by full-cut shots a center stage in the plan- ferring the perspectives “The choice to go out there and definitely really exciting. ence in nearly three months ment and I’m not sure when and short rallies. Their longest ning processes, hosting of of Qatari youth about the play, to go see fans, the people “Today I felt like the match after thoughtfully answering along the way I started de- exchange was just 11 strokes, the sport events and boost- sport issues to the QOC, that are coming out and watch- was very serve-reliant. So I’m a question about her relation- sensitizing that and it started and both players struggled with ing the social responsibility working closely and coop- ing you play, that itself is an ac- really happy that my first serve ship with the news media. not being an accomplishment consistency on their returns. efforts of the QOC. eratively with the board of complishment and I’m not sure didn’t let me down.” But she was resolute down for me, so I felt I was very un- “I think coming off of To- The main goal of directors, sport federations, when along the way I started Down a set and a break of the stretch against Gauff on grateful on that fact.” kyo, coming here and playing Aladaam Youth Council local organizing commit- de-sensitising that.” serve against Gauff, Osaka was Wednesday, applauding some Osaka remains committed her as my first opponent, she’s is to develop the youth’s tees, exchanging thoughts “It started not being an ac- in danger of making a quick exit. of Gauff’s best shots while pro- to using her stardom to bring not really my favorite player to made creative initiatives with the local youth com- complishment for me so I felt But the Japanese kept her com- ducing plenty of highlights of attention to causes that matter play,” Osaka said. “Mentally I that will help the QOC in munity and stepping up like I was very ungrateful on posure, tinkered with her tactics, her own. to her. Before the tournament, think it’s the most straining to making decisions, inscrib- youth participation in the that fact. cut down on errors and found a She lost just one point on she announced that she would play against her.” ing sport culture inside board activities to maxi- “I think definitely this way to impose her power game her serve in the final set and donate her prize money from But Osaka adjusted her the Qatari community, mum level. whole Covid thing was really on the 17-year-old Gauff. finished off the victory, fitting- the Western and Southern return position on Gauff’s sec- reaching out local youth A number of standards stressful with the bubbles and Cracking groundstrokes ly, with an ace. Open to disaster relief in Haiti, ond serve early in the second throughout an elite group required for nomination to not seeing people and not hav- and above all pounding de- She said she had done a her father’s native country. set, moving back a few steps of youth elements repre- the Aladaam Youth Coun- ing the interactions. cisive serves, the No. 2 seed lot of reflection since her news “I’m not really doing that to give herself more time to senting the QOC. Aadaam cil have been defined. The “But seeing the state of Osaka came back to win 4-6, conference on Monday. much,” she said Monday. “I react. It paid off with three Youth Council will also council consists of 10 mem- the world, how everything is 6-3, 6-4 and secure a spot in “I was wondering why was could do more. I’m trying to service breaks, and though help developing the new bers representing all youth in Haiti and Afghanistan right the round of 16 against Jil I was so affected I guess, like figure out whatI could do and Osaka blew hot and cold, she creative initiatives and ide- in Qatar (Qataris and non- now is definitely really crazy Teichmann of Switzerland. what made me not want to do where exactly to put my ener- was ultimately the more reli- as to be integrated into the Qataris), their ages ranged and for me to just be hitting a It was a reaffirming victory media in the first place,” she gy, but I would say the prize- able player. QOC’s current and upcom- from 17 to 27 years. tennis ball in the United States for Osaka, who has had an up- said. “And then I was thinking money thing is sort of the first She had three double faults ing processes. The membership will be right now and have people and-down season: winning her and wondering if I was scared thing I thought of that I could to Gauff’s nine and 31 unforced This new-born Council divided equally between the come and watch me play is - I fourth Grand Slam singles title because sometimes I would do that would raise the most errors to Gauff’s 45. Above all, will spare no effort in per- two genders, in addition to would want to be myself in this in February at the Australian see headlines of players losing awareness.” as Gauff struggled to control forming several responsibil- members from people with situation rather than anyone Open and then withdrawing and the headline the next day Osaka said the constraints her forehand, Osaka seemed ities and tasks, at the top of special needs. Student from else in the world.” after one round at the French would be a ‘collapse’ or ‘they’re of playing during the pandem- at peace with the moment and them, promoting the QOC’s the nominated group been On the match she added: “I Open after her decision not to not that great anymore’. And ic have worn on her. the pressure, raising her game strategy, values, goals in approved and selected by feel like whenever I play here participate in required news so then I was thinking, me Osaka has played rela- when she needed it most. the local youth community, the QOC will take the presi- it’s definitely always very tough. conferences led to a clash with waking up every day I should tively little tennis this season. “Just waking up in the enhancing the Olympic dency of this council. I feel like we’re really lucky to tournament officials. feel like I’m winning. Like Wednesday’s match was her morning is a win,” Osaka said. 10 Friday, August 20, 2021 Sports

BUNDESLIGA Leipzig must find the spark as Bayern aim to build momentum DPA Berlin

Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich and runners- up RB Leipzig made stumbling starts to the new campaign but while the former impressed in De Bryune, Kante, midweek, the latter are now looking to spark their season into life. Jorginho headline That Leipzig v VfB Stutt- gart on Friday contains the league leaders is not a surprise UEFA Player of the but few would have expected the visitors to occupy that role after a 5-1 opening thumping Year nominees of Greuther Fuerth. Leipzig in contrast pro- ANI which participated in this duced a dismal first game to Nyon (Switzerland) summer’s UEFA EURO 2020, lose away to coronavirus-hit together with 80 coaches of Mainz after Bayern had been The Union of European the clubs which played in the held 1-1 at Borussia Moe- Football Associations (UEFA) group stages of the 2020/21 nchengladbach. on Thursday announced the UEFA Champions League and Jesse Marsch’s Leipzig will names of the nominees short- UEFA Europa League. now look for a win to open the listed for the 2020/21 UEFA Fifty-five journalists from matchday two fixtures which Men’s and Women’s Player of each of UEFA’s 55 member as- conclude with Bayern, after the Year Awards. sociations, selected by the Eu- Tuesday’s Super Cup win at The award winners will ropean Sports Media (ESM) Borussia Dortmund, hosting be announced at the 2021/22 group, were also part of the jury. Cologne late Sunday. UEFA Champions League For the women’s player “Our training has been This combination of file photos shows Stuttgart’s American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo (L) and Leipzig’s US head coach Jesse Marsch. Bundesliga group stage draw ceremony, of the year, all three play- very intense because we want history is set to be made on August 20, 2021 as two Americans face off as head coaches for the first time when Jesse Marsch’s RB Leipzig host Pel- which will take place on Thurs- ers selected are from La Li- a fit and strong team - we said legrino Matarazzo-led VfB Stuttgart. It will be the first time two American coaches have been in charge of rival teams in a Bundesliga match.( AFP) day, August 26 at the Halic ga’s FC Barcelona. Jennifer that from the beginning,” said Congress Center in Istanbul, Hermoso(Spain - FC Barce- Marsch. “The aim is to kick off Marsch revealed they had pre- have two American head “Winning a trophy like at Bayern since 2009. Turkey. On the same occasion, lona), Lieke Martens (Neth- a long season being healthy viously met at university level coaches coming up against this, against these opponents, Dortmund will try to re- UEFA will also honour the erlands - FC Barcelona), and and fit. in the States. each other in the Bundesliga. and away from home, is al- cover from their mid-week loss coaches who have had the big- Alexia Putellas (Spain - FC “We were aware that a “He is a fantastic coach, I have huge respect for him ways something special,” said away to Freiburg on Saturday gest impact over the previous Barcelona) are the final three. few players felt tired after the who is doing a great job in and what he’s done with his Nagelsmann. when Eintracht Frankfurt season with the UEFA Men’s The UEFA Player of the Mainz game, but there are no Stuttgart,” said Marsch. “ team.” Marsch replaced the now “We have our next impor- play Augsburg, Bochum host Coach of the Year and UEFA Year awards complements excuses on Friday. We have We’ve played against each Bayern coach Julian Nagels- tant game on Sunday, and we Mainz and Fuerth welcome Women’s Coach of the Year the positional awards, which to deliver a top performance other before at university - he mann, who celebrated the first want to get three points.” Co- Bielefeld before the late game Awards. will crown the best men’s and against a good opponent.” played for Columbia Lions and win with his new club and his logne are also on a high having Bayer Leverkusen v Gladbach. For Men’s player of the women’s goalkeeper, defend- Stuttgart are coached by I was with Princeton Tigers. own first title in Dortmund. come from behind to beat Her- Hoffenheim v Union Ber- year, Kevin De Bryune (Bel- er, midfielder, and Forward Italian-American Pellegrino “A few years ago, it would It was a much-needed con- tha Berlin last week but last beat lin then opens the Sunday gium - Manchester City FC), of the 2020/21 club competi- Matarazzo and the American have been unimaginable to fidence booster. Munich in 2011 and haven’t won card. Jorginho (Italy - Chelsea FC), tion season, and which will and N’Golo Kante (France - also be announced during the Chelsea FC) were shortlisted 2021/22 UEFA Champions by a jury composed of 24 League group stage draw cer- coaches of the national teams emony in Istanbul. UEFA plans $7 bn pandemic Transfers & deals relief fund for struggling clubs Lecomte joins Atletico Madrid on loan NYT that is being launched this Atletico Madrid have signed Monaco goalkeeper Benjamin Le- season. comte in a season-long loan deal. The 30-year-old is set to pro- s European soccer clubs UEFA’s initiative comes vide back-up for Jan Oblak after joining the La Liga champions on continue to count the months after a failed effort by Thursday Lecomte suffered an injury in pre-season and Alexander Acosts of a global pan- a group of 12 leading teams Nuebel was installed as Monaco’s first-choice keeper following his demic that has led teams large — citing the need for greater move from Bayern Munich. Former Montpellier and Lorient number and small into financial dis- financial stability as well as one Lecomte had made 60 appearances for Ligue 1 side Monaco, tress, European soccer’s gov- a greater share of soccer’s keeping 20 clean sheets. He signed a five-year deal when arriving erning body is preparing to es- wealth — to form a breakaway in the Principality from Montpellier in 2019. tablish a relief fund of as much super league. as $7 billion to help struggling UEFA is only the latest teams manage their growing soccer body to seek outside Leeds striker Bamford signs new contract debts. investment in an effort to The plan, according to mitigate the ongoing effects of Leeds have announced has signed a new five-year several officials briefed on the the pandemic. Spain’s profes- contract with the club. The 27-year-old has scored 43 goals in 111 negotiations, would be for the sional league announced this games for the Elland Road outfit since joining from Middlesbrough governing body, UEFA, to se- month that it had struck a deal in July 2018. Bamford netted 16 times in 2019-20 as Marcelo cure financial relief for cash- to sell almost 11% of broadcast Bielsa’s side surged to promotion as Sky Bet Championship title- strapped teams who play in and commercial income for 50 winners. He then followed that up with 17 goals major European club competi- years to a private equity fund last season, including a hat-trick against Aston Villa in October. tions. The repayments would in return for a $3 billion in- That form was not enough to secure a place in England’s European be tied to the teams’ future vestment. Italy’s league has Championship squad for Bamford, who is yet to win a senior inter- payouts from their participa- been negotiating a similar ar- national cap. The news of his deal running to 2026 follows that of tion in those tournaments rangement. team-mates and Illan Meslier committing their futures run by UEFA; for the teams UEFA hopes the financing to the club this summer. involved in the latter stages President of FC Barcelona Joan Laporta gestures during a press conference at the Camp Nou stadium in will allow teams to restructure of the Champions League, Barcelona on August 16, 2021. Barcelona was unable to retain the services of its most famous player their debts at lower interest Europe’s premier club com- Lionel Messi, amid ballooning debts of more than $1.5 billion, and Laporte said last that the club was rates. At the same time, it is Turkey midfielder Tufan joins Watford petition, those paydays can be expecting this year’s losses to approach $570 million, a record figure for a soccer club.( AFP) planning to revamp the finan- on season-long loan worth up to 100 million euros cial regulations governing the a year (almost $120 million). debts of more than $1.5 bil- UEFA declined to comment ket for middle-tier players — teams in its competitions. Watford have further added to their Premier League squad with UEFA has for months been lion, and its president said last on the talks or the relief fund. those worth between $5 and The current decade-old ar- the season-long loan signing of Fenerbahce midfielderO zan Tufan. in talks with banks and private week that the club was expect- But it has discussed the pro- $30 million, trades that lu- rangement known as financial The 26-year-old Turkey international moved to Vicarage Road on equity firms about creating the ing this year’s losses to ap- posal with the European Club bricate the market in the good fair play has run its course, ac- Thursday in a deal which could be made permanent next sum- fund. According to the officials, proach $570 million, a record Association, the umbrella body times — are now few and far cording to UEFA’s president, mer as the Hornets have an option to buy. Tufan has 63 senior the first relief payments would figure for a soccer club. While representing about 200 top di- between. Instead, teams have Alexander Ceferin, and clubs international caps to his name and made over 120 appearances be made available to clubs that many of Barcelona’s financial vision European teams. become increasingly reliant are now bracing for a new set for Fenerbahce since joining from Bursaspor in 2015. A versatile qualify for Europe’s three an- problems are self-inflicted, the UEFA has asked the ECA to on loans and free transfers to of cost-control rules. One like- defensive midfielder who can also operate at full back, Tufan spent nual club competitions: the result of years of poor man- survey its members to under- unload contracts and salaries ly option is a combination of a the 2018/19 campaign on loan at Alanyaspor and will now be look- Champions League, the Eu- agement, red ink has spilled stand their financial needs. The they can no longer afford. cap on spending linked to rev- ing to make a name for himself in England. ropa League and the new Eu- across balance sheets across most pressing concern is related According to one of the enues and a luxury tax, simi- ropa Conference League. Europe. The Premier League, to tens of millions of dollars people familiar with the talks, lar to one imposed by Major For many European teams, soccer’s richest domestic com- in player trading debt. Those UEFA’s participation in the re- League Baseball on teams that Barnes signs deal with Leicester until 2025 the financial relief is desper- petition, suffered its first drop obligations, accumulated over lief fund is critical, since it will elect to spend far more than ately needed. Billions of dol- in revenue since it was first es- several years as teams bought allow the banks to secure their their rivals. Harvey Barnes has signed a new four-year deal with boyhood club lars in revenue has been wiped tablished in 1992. and sold players to one another, investment against the future The move is an effort to in- Leicester City, the Premier League club said Thursday. The 23-year- off team balance sheets since UEFA had been in talks are a vital source of revenue to income of its competitions, ject greater clarity into a pro- old attacker enjoyed a stellar 2020-21 campaign, scoring 13 times the coronavirus first started to with Centricus, a London-based small- and medium-sized clubs. rather than the balance sheets cess that has often left UEFA in all competitions and making his England debut before a knee impact the soccer industry in investment firm that had also Any default on them risks creat- of individual teams. That ar- unable to enforce its rules on injury cut short his season. Barnes has established himself as a early 2020. Clubs in dozens of been involved in talks with FIFA ing a contagion effect, though, rangement would reduce the the Continent’s biggest-spend- regular under Brendan Rodgers during the last two terms and is countries were forced to play about financing its enlarged given how interlinked club debts risk for the lenders while also ing teams. Under the new excited for what is to come at the King Power Stadium. “I’ve been games without spectators for Club World Cup, but it has have become. ensuring lower than usual system, UEFA leaders argue, here for so many years now, it feels like home,” he said. months, and some had to pay more recently focused on strik- The player trading market rates of interest for clubs. To teams will know exactly how “For me, it was a no-brainer. Of course, I wanted to extend my stay rebates to broadcast partners ing a deal with a group of lend- — worth $7 billion before the determine the amounts clubs much they will have to pay if here. “It’s been something that’s been going on in the background and sponsors. All but a hand- ers that includes Citigroup and pandemic — has now slowed are eligible to receive, UEFA they overspend. The system, and to sign now is great. It’s right at the start of a new season as ful of teams have endured sig- UniCredit, according to the peo- considerably, with more sell- will create a rating profile for though, is unlikely to have any well, which I know everyone is excited about.” While Barnes missed nificant pain. ple with knowledge of the talks. ers than buyers and clubs teams based on their likely meaningful effect on grow- Leicester’s FA Cup final win in May, he had scored in the third-round Barcelona, for instance, They declined to be identified struggling to offload players income from the Champions ing competitive imbalance win over Stoke and also shone in their Community Shield success was unable to retain the ser- because discussions with the they can no longer afford. The League, the Europa League between clubs that can spend over Manchester City at the start of August (DPA) vices of its most famous player, clubs are continuing, and be- chief executive of one of Italy’s and the Conference League, freely on talent and those that Lionel Messi, amid ballooning cause no deal has been reached. biggest clubs said the mar- a new third-tier competition cannot keep up. Sports Friday, August 20, 2021 11 Qatar swimmers make a big splash on opening day of GCC Aquatic C’ship

Team Qatar (seen in pic) took a commanding lead in the overall medal-tally with an outstanding show yesterday, winning a total of 28 medals, including 18 gold and five silver medals. Saudi Arabia are in the second spot with a total of 18 medals, including four gold and eight silver medals. Kuwait occupy Medal winners for 50-meter freestyle in age group 15-17, Ali Al Nuaimi of Podium finishers of age group 11-12 for the 50m freestyle, Qatar’s the third spot after winning one gold, nine silver and eight bronze medals. The 28th Championships, Qatar (gold), Saudi Arabia’s Safwan Al Qadmani (silver) and Ali Alawi of Ziad Muhammad (gold), Moaz Al Shaibani of Oman (silver) and Gha- organised by the Qatar Swimming Association, sees swimmers, divers and water polo teams from six Bahrain (bronze) with officials during presentation ceremony at the Hamad nem El Salahi of Saudi Arabia (bronze), with officials during presen- countries in action. The championship continues till August 22. (TNN) Aquatic Centre in Doha on Thursday. tation ceremony at the Hamad Aquatic Centre in Doha on Thursday.

CINCINNATI WESTERN & SOUTHERN OPEN Barty storms into last eight; injured Halep withdraws;

Jabeur tops Swiatek again People walk in front of a countdown clock for the Tokyo 2020 Para- lympic Games five days before the opening ceremony, outside Tokyo station in Japan on Thursday. (AFP) IPC, international organisations launch ‘Wethe15’ ahead of Paralympic Games

ANI UN SDG Action Campaign, Bonn (Germany) the European Commission, The Valuable 500, Global Citi- The International Paralympic zen, Global Disability Inno- Committee (IPC) along with vation Hub, the UN Alliance multiple leading international of Civilizations (UNAOC), organisations have united to International Disability and launch ‘WeThe15’ on Thurs- Development Consortium, C- day ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Talent, Global Goals Advisory, Ashleigh Barty of Australia in action during the Western & Southern Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center Paralympic Games, which as- ATscale -- the Global Partner- in Mason, Ohio, on Wednesday. (Getty Images/AFP) pires to be the biggest ever hu- ship for Assistive Technology, man rights movement to rep- Zero Project, and the Global Agencies gulf was too great to make up. Halep suffers injury resent the world’s 1.2 billion Alliance of Assistive Technol- Mason (Ohio) Though Azarenka staved Meanwhile, the two-time persons with disabilities. ogy Organisations (GAATO). off two match points at 1-5 Grand Slam champion Simo- Launched ahead of the Top seed Ash Barty cruised to hold for a second time, na Halep’s first tournament Ons Jabeur of Tunisia returns a shot to Anett Kontaveit of Estonia dur- Games, WeThe15 aims to end into the last eight of the another judicious approach in three months was cut short ing the Western & Southern Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center in discrimination towards per- Western and Southern Open shot sealed Barty’s third in on Wednesday when the No.12 Mason, Ohio, on Wednesday. (Getty Images/AFP) sons with disabilities and act on Thursday with a clinical the next game. seed withdrew from her third- as a global movement pub- 6-0, 6-2 defeat of defending round match against Ameri- four matches all were three- Andreescu loses licly campaigning for disabil- champion Victoria Azarenka Kerber bests Ostapenko can Jessica Pegula. setters, too. Bianca Andreescu’s diffi- ity visibility, accessibility, and at the WTA 1000 tournament Germany’s Angelique Kerber The three-time Cincin- “That was surprising, me cult 2021 continued as the sev- inclusion. Spearheaded by in Cincinnati. came from 2-4 down in the nati finalist underwent a scan getting it done in straight enth seed was beaten by Karo- the International Paralympic In her first victory since third set to beat Latvian Jelena on the leg injury she suffered sets!” Jabeur joked after the lina Muchova, who recorded Committee (IPC) and Inter- Wimbledon, Australian Barty Ostapenko 4-6, 6-2, 7-5. in her second-round victory match. her fourth win over a top-10 national Disability Alliance had set up a showdown with Kerber had lost a 4-6, 6-3, against Poland’s Magda Li- “Honestly, I was really player this year thanks to a 6-4 (IDA), WeThe15 brings to- the Belorusian but eventually 6-4 thriller to Ostapenko in nette, which revealed a small ready for this match for a 6-2 success. gether the biggest coalition This general view shows the she proved to be no match of the third round of Rome in tear in her right adductor. long time. I finished late yes- Andreescu – the 2019 US ever of international organisa- Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Barty’s form and fitness. May, and a similar treat was She hopes to be ready terday and playing late today, Open champion – has found tions from the worlds of sport, flag near a building in Tokyo on Barty fired 25 winners and swiftly promised to the Cin- for the US Open, where she I was ready. I didn’t make it tough since retiring from human rights, policy, busi- Thursday. (AFP) broke Azarenka five times, cinnati fans when both players reached the semifinals in the same mistakes I made at the final of the Miami Open in ness, arts, and entertainment. needing only one hour and roared out of the gates, rack- 2015. The main draw for the Wimbledon and closed out April. Together they will work with IPC President Andrew 11 minutes to wrap up a thor- ing up winner after winner in year’s final Grand Slam begins the first set. Having withdrawn from governments, businesses, and Parsons in a release said: oughly dominant win. the opening stages. in 12 days. “She’s a great player. She Strasbourg at the quarter-fi- the public over the next dec- “WeThe15 aspires to be the Despite an 85% first serve The German was out- Earlier, second seed Osa- has tricky shots. She doesn’t nal stage, she lost in the first ade to initiate change for the biggest ever human rights percentage, Azarenka did not gunned by a free-wheeling ka, meanwhile, rallied from give you the same rhythm and round at Roland Garros and world’s largest marginalised movement for persons with reach game point in a 26-min- Ostapenko, who ultimately a set down en route to a 4-6, always changed it up. It wasn’t Wimbledon, winning just one group who make up 15 per disabilities and aims to put ute whitewash first set - just tallied 49 frequently breath- 6-3, 6-4 win over Coco Gauff, easy to play her, so me being of three matches in between cent of the global population. disability right at the heart of the ninth bagel set the Belaru- taking winners to Kerber’s which means the Japanese aggressive today and putting those majors as she recov- Harnessing sport’s unique the inclusion agenda, along- sian has received in her pro- 22. But former World No.1 star will face Bernarda Pera’s a lot of pressure on her serve ered from ankle trouble and ability to engage massive global side ethnicity, gender and fessional career, and first since Kerber played the scoreboard conqueror Jil Teichmann. helped me a lot.” COVID-19. audiences and create positive sexual orientation. By uniting losing 6-0, 6-3 to Naomi Osa- impeccably. Up next for Jabeur is No.11 Third seed Aryna Sabalen- change, the IPC, Special Olym- several leading international ka at Rome 2018. Barty was A watertight second set in Jabeur upsets seed Petra Kvitova, against ka also crashed out, eliminated pics, Invictus Games Founda- organisations and the world’s able to control the flow of al- which she committed just two Swiatek again whom she is 0-2. 5-7 6-2 7-6 (7-4) by Paula Ba- tion, and the International Com- 1.2 billion persons with dis- most every baseline exchange, unforced errors enabled her to A month after beating her At the Qatar Total Open in dosa, and she was joined out mittee of Sports for the Deaf abilities behind one common dragging Azarenka from line take the steam out of Ostapen- on the grass at Wimbledon - Doha last year, the pair played the door by fourth seed Elina (Deaflympics) have teamed up movement, we will make a to corner with knifing slices ko’s momentum, and from 1-3 where she rallied from a set a tight quarterfinal in front of Svitolina, who lost 7-5 2-6 6-4 for the first time in history. tangible and well overdue dif- and finely timed forehands. down in the third set Kerber down - Ons Jabeur picked up a passionate crowd in Jabeur’s to Angelique Kerber. The four organisations ference for the planet’s largest Indeed, Barty would win managed to weather her op- another win over Iga Swiatek corner, which was won by Kvi- Olympic gold medal- will use the profile of their marginalised group. the first 10 games of the match ponent’s wild oscillations and for her fourth Top 10 win of tova in two tiebreaks. list Belinda Bencic, two-time international sports events “By partnering with Spe- in this manner before Aza- respond with aggression of her the season. This one was a “Petra is someone that I re- Wimbledon champion Petra and athlete communities to cial Olympics, Invictus Games, renka, taking her frustration own. dominant display from start to spect so much. I’m looking for Kvitova, former world number further raise awareness and and Deaflympics, there will be out in powerful strikes, found Kerber’s trademark fore- finish by the Tunisian: a 6-3, my revenge, because last time one Garbine Muguruza – the understanding of the issues at least one major interna- an ace to hold serve. The clos- hand down the line garnered 6-3 victory in just 78 minutes. it was very tough in two sets. I eighth seed – and Elena Ry- facing persons with disabili- tional sport event for persons ing stages of the match would her winners on two crucial Stat of the Day: The carry great memories from that bakina also progressed, claim- ties around the globe. Joining with disabilities to showcase feature some valiant fighting break points: down 1-3 in the straight-sets victory for Jabeur match, but I’m looking forward ing straight-sets wins over Ve- the sports organisations in this WeThe15 each year between from the defending champion decider and at 5-5, having was in itself notable: the pair’s to play her. ronika Kudermetova, Shelby decade of action are Interna- now and 2030. WeThe15 and some slightly more incon- failed to serve out the match previous two matches went “I hope I can do my best to Rogers, Caroline Garcia and tional Disability Alliance, UN could be a real game-changer sistent play from Barty, but the at 5-4. the distance, and Jabeur’s last win tomorrow.” Elise Mertens respectively. Human Rights, UNESCO, the for persons with disabilities.” 12 Friday, August 20, 2021 The Last Word

PM inspects work progress at Candidates’ Committee of Shura Council Elections headquarters

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Prime Minister and Minister of Interi- or HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Ab- dulaziz Al Thani on Thursday inspected the central headquarters of the candi- dates’ committee of the Shura Council elections at Qatar University to ensure that all preparations for registration of candidates are in place. The registration will run from Sun- day, August 22 to August 26. The prime minister was accompa- nied by a number of ranking officials at the Ministry of Interior, officials at the supervisory committee and the ex- ecutive committees concerned with the Shura Council. Breathtaking anime Qatar Charity forum discusses Demon Slayer drops humanitarian work challenges on STARZPLAY Tribune News Network Tribune News Network Al-Ghamdi praised the partnerships Doha Doha between QC and the UN agencies, espe- cially the UNHCR, appreciating the im- If you are an Anime fan, you will no doubt follow one of A two-day virtual ‘Humanitarian Work pact made through these partnerships. the most successful and popular anime franchises - Demon Forum 2021’ organised by Qatar Charity In the second session entitled ‘Tech- Slayer. (QC), in cooperation with Qatar Universi- nology and Humanitarian Work’, three A breakout hit in the anime industry, Demon Slayer: ty (QU), began, coinciding with the World paper presentations were made. Given by Kimetsu no Yaiba is based on the manga series of the same Humanitarian Day. Several UN, interna- Chadallah Mohammed, head of the De- title written and illustrated by Koyoharu Gotouge. tional and local humanitarian organisa- velopmental Projects section at QC, the Fans in the MENA region can enjoy this popular anime tions, as well as academic institutions are firstpresentation dealt with the impor- franchise as season 1 showcases on MENA region’s fastest- taking part in the forum. tance of economic and social empowering growing subscription video on demand service, STARZPLAY The forum is considered the first ini- for people in need and its association with from August 19. tiative of its kind in Qatar. It sheds light sustainable development. The presenta- While the movie spinoff became Japan’s highest-grossing on the challenges facing humanitarian tion focused on the impact of technology film ever in 2020, organisations, their workers and volun- in improving humanitarian services and the series follows teers. It seeks to find solutions to these facilitating the work of NGOs by saving Tanjiro Kamado, challenges and follow the best means and time and effort. and his younger safest methods to deliver humanitarian added that the forum came within the High Commissioner for Refugees, said, The second paper, entitled ‘Creative sister, Nezuko, who services to the needy and those affected framework of the university’s social re- “Qatar has been a reliable partner, from Technological Ideas in humanitarian travel around the by the humanitarian crisis globally. It is sponsibility, affirming that charitable and the government and private sector to civil work’, was delivered by M Majed Alza’abi, rapidly modernis- attended by high-ranking international voluntary work is a duty of a person to- society and individual donors, with total deputy general manager of Corporate ing, early 1900s personalities and an elite group of special- wards his fellow persons. She noted that contributions from Qatar to the UN Refu- Communications, Direct Aid Associa- Taisho-era Japan ists, experts and guests. the university’s Volunteering and Com- gee Agency alone amounting to over QR1 tion. It focused on the ingredients for the as part of the clan- At the opening session, CEO of QC munity Service Center plays an active role billion ($333 million).” success of campaigns, and the steps to destine Demon Slayer Corps after his whole family is killed Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari welcomed in this regard, indicating that the volun- “The challenges facing us at the UN be taken when launching campaigns for one night while Nezuko turns into a half-demon. the attendees. “This forum is an affirma- teer work makes a student more aware of Refugee Agency and our partners are im- humanitarian projects, in addition to uti- Aside from demon slaying, Tanjiro’s ultimate goal is two- tion of the role entrusted with Qatar Char- the needs of society and the world. mense,” added Clements, indicating that lising technology in presenting ideas and fold: turn Nezuko back into a human and seek vengeance ity as the largest international humanitar- Ibrahim Abdulla Al-Dehaimi, general 82.4 million people, half of whom are programmes. against Muzan Kibutsuji, a super-evil demon, passing in so- ian organisation in the region, which has manager of the Regulatory Authority for children, are living in forced displacement The third paper, presented by Dr In- ciety as a human and who can create new progeny by inject- an active presence around the world,” Charitable Activities (RACA), emphasised today. In addition to the opening session, gmar Weber, research director, Social ing people with his very potent demon blood. said Al-Kuwari. He added that “it comes that humanitarian work in Qatar is a so- five sessions were held on the first day of Computing, Qatar Computing Research The plot effortlessly moves between powerful, hilarious as part of Qatar Charity’s keenness to find cietal culture. “On the World Humanitar- the forum, discussing various humanitar- Institute (QCRI), was entitled ‘Using and emotional moments and you will definitely fall in love solution to the challenges facing humani- ian Day, we commemorate the workers ian topics. Facebook Advertising Data for Socio- with the characters. Tanjiro is the perfect brother-immense- tarian workers and volunteers, and its of Qatari humanitarian organisations The first session focused on partner- Economic Vulnerability Assessment of ly caring and willing to fight the world for his sister while efforts to alleviate the suffering of those providing aid to those in need around the ships in humanitarian work, with the par- Migrants and Refugees’. It included vali- Inosuke is brave and afraid to show his feelings. affected by disasters and crises”. world.” ticipation of Khaled Khalifa, UNHCR’s dating in a non-refugee Setting and ana- Zenitsu is the heart of the series, a lovingly funny charac- Al-Kuwari praised the important role Peter Maurer, president of the In- Senior Advisor on Islamic Finance and lysed and presented assessment facts of ter who is the laughing doze of the show while Nezuko is just of the experts who are participating in the ternational Committee of the Red Cross Regional Representative to the Gulf Co- Syrian refugees`s socio economic situa- an adorable baddie. forum, which, he hoped, would come up (ICRC), in his keynote speech, expressed operation Council Countries, and Mo- tion in Lebanon. Plan an anime packed weekend with your friends and with constructive recommendations and happiness at participating in it. “Today’s hammed Al-Ghamdi, Assistant CEO for The third session was a panel discus- family and don’t forget to watch the demon slaying adven- innovative solutions for the various as- humanitarian context is ever-more com- the Governance Sector. sion entitled ‘Harnessing innovation and ture anytime, anywhere and from any device on STARZPLAY pects of humanitarian work, and would plex, with intersecting needs requiring Khaled Khalifa talked about the im- technological development in humani- from August 19. turn into an annual humanitarian event multi-dimensional solutions,” Maurer portance of the humanitarian partner- tarian work’. Dr Marcia Brophy, Mental With thousands of hours of premium content, including that will serve as an umbrella of knowl- said, adding, “To respond effectively, to- ships in delivering assistance, indicating Health and Psychosocial Support Con- blockbuster movies, exclusive TV shows, kids content and edge for those interested in this sector. day’s humanitarian organisations must that that 85 percent of the refugees live sultant, UNICEF, and Shirley Mark Prab- Arabic series, STARZPLAY is today the number one player Dr Eiman Mustafawi, vice-president draw upon new skills, capacities and ap- in developing countries and more than hu, Regional Adolescent Health and HIV in the MENA region. The service is available in 20 countries of QU for Student Affairs, said the forum proaches. And we cannot do it alone; 50 percent of the displaced are from the Specialist, UNICEF, talked about mental across the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan for fans is the result of the cooperation agree- partnering and harnessing innovation are member countries of the Organization of health, the reduction of mental health to enjoy quality content anytime, anywhere and from any ment between the university and QC. She essential.” Kelly T Clements, UN Deputy Islamic Cooperation (OIC). risks, providing social support. device. National Service Academy concludes training courses for Rwandan forces

QNA was attended by Chief of Staff Doha of Qatari Armed Forces Lieu- tenant General (Pilot) HE The National Service Acad- Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Gha- emy on Thursday celebrated nem and a number of high- the graduation of members of ranking officers at the armed the defence forces of Rwanda forces. from a course on the effective The two courses included combat system for joint self exercises to increase the physi- defence 1 and the internation- cal fitness of participants, such al foundational effective com- as swimming, running, obsta- bat system for self defence 2, cles and weightlifting. which lasted 12 weeks. At the beginning of the The completion of the two ceremony, a video was played courses, which were held un- showing the exercises the der the patronage of the Dep- Rwanda group carried out, uty Prime Minister and Minis- displaying the skills they ter of State for Defence Affairs, gained during the course.