Lewis Hamilton warns of more after securing record-equalling 7th Formula MONday, NOVEMBER 16, 2020 One world title

Hamilton vs Schumacher: Who is the greatest F1 driver?

AFP Schumacher, however, has The statistics show that Button and Nico Rosberg) as sonally able to put my stamp on Paris more fastest laps – 77 to 53 teammates at McLaren and the car and make a lot of altera- At the age of 35, Hamilton Hamilton has raced for Mercedes, Hamilton has faced tions, particularly in 2013,” said Lewis Hamilton on Sun- still appears to have time on his 14 seasons and has taken fierce internal competition. Hamilton. day won his seventh Formula side although he has yet to start part in 264 Grands Prix His current domination Drivers in 2020 also have One world title to equal the negotiations on a new contract since 2007 while over Valtteri Bottas, on the the benefit of even more so- all-time record held by with Mercedes. Schumacher competed for other hand, is not unlike that phisticated technical aids and Michael Schumacher. Statistics can, however, be of Schumacher’s strangle- technological improvements. But who is the greatest driv- misleading. 19 seasons with 307 races hold over Rubens Barrichello “Schumacher was driving er? The British star or the Ger- The number of Grands Prix in two spells – 1991-2006 at Ferrari. on his own more or less when man legend? each year has increased over and 2010-2012. Apart from their team- he was racing in his car. Ham- time. In the Schumacher era, mates, “Michael may have had ilton has got God knows who The numbers there were an average of 16 “All the truly great cham- a little more competition than helping him, telling him what The statistics show that every season. pions probably have more Lewis”, said French driver Ro- his tyre pressure is, speeds Hamilton has raced for 14 sea- In Hamilton’s time there in common than they have main Grosjean. through corners,” former F1 sons and has taken part in 264 have been an average of 19. differences, in that they are The Haas team driver add- supremo Bernie Ecclestone Grands Prix since 2007 while In the golden age of Juan all unusually determined,” A file photo of German Michael Schumacher (left) and British driver ed: “On the track, Michael had told AFP. Schumacher competed for 19 Manuel Fangio, who won five he said. Lewis Hamilton at the FIA Formula One World Championship 2012, some dubious little clashes, “You cannot say anything seasons with 307 races in two world titles in the 1950s, there “The fact Lewis still cares Grand Prix of Malaysia. (DPA/PA Images courtesy Planet F1 ) with Damon Hill, with Jacques bad about Lewis, you can- spells – 1991-2006 and 2010- were just eight races in an aver- about winning championships Villeneuve ... Lewis, he has al- not say he is not good, that is 2012. age world championship. with the same ardour that he won’t be drawn. In a recent F1 study using ways been class.” not the point. How good he is In 2020, Hamilton sur- had when he was an 18-year- “Unless they actually run artificial intelligence, it was compared to somebody else? passed two other Schumacher The talent old boy, is what sets him, Mi- alongside one another in a car, concluded that Schumacher The car and the team Well, he is super, super tal- records - number of podiums For Mercedes technical chael and the other great cham- then you can’t properly tell.” was 0.114sec slower than the Since 2014, Hamilton has ented and would be amongst (163 against 155) and victories director James Allison, who pions apart. All that said, when it comes Brazilian while Hamilton was driven a Mercedes F1 car which the top five drivers for the last (94 against 91). worked with both Hamilton “Clearly they were near the to pure speed on the track, 0.275sec behind. has been a class above all oth- 30 years. In qualifying, Hamilton has and Schumacher, it is their front of the queue when God Hamilton and Schumacher are ers. This was also the case for “Is he better than Michael? the clear edge with 97 pole po- “burning desire” for victory that was handing out physical gifts.” in the slipstream of the late The rivals Schumacher with Ferrari be- Would Michael have been bet- sitions dwarfing Schumacher’s distinguishes them from “sim- But in terms of who is the Ayrton Senna, the world cham- With three world champi- tween 1999 and 2004. ter in that car (Mercedes)? You 68. ply very good drivers”. greatest of the two men, Allison pion on three occasions. ons (Fernando Alonso, Jenson “When I joined, I was per- can’t say.” Qatar set to host 2020 AFC Champions League (East) matches as teams arrive

Tribune News Network DOHA Seven Qatari referees to feature in AFC CL matches A few days from now the first whistle that will signal the re- sumption of the AFC Champi- ons League, East Zone, match- es in Doha, the Qatari capital. The opening match be- tween Shanghai Shenhua of China FC and Australia’s Perth Glory at the Education City Stadium on November 18 will officially mark the resumption Seven Qatar referees will officiate games in the AFC Champions of the remaining matches of League East Zone matches set to take place from November 18 to the AFC Champions League December 19. Abdul Rahman Ibrahim Al Jassim, Saud Ali Al Athba 2020 that were stopped and Khamis Muhammad Al Marri are the selected referees. Ramzan in March because of the Saeed Al Nuaimi, Saud Ahmed Al Maqaleh, Youssef Aref Al Shammari COVID-19 situation. and Zahisneid Al Shammari will be the assistant referees. The QFA Sixteen teams will par- Referees’ Committee held a brief gathering at its headquarters to ticipate in this group from six honour the selected referees in the presence of Hani Ballan, Chair- countries: China, South Korea, man of the AFC Referees’ Committee, and Naji Al Juwaini, Executive Australia, Japan, Malaysia and Director of the Referees’ Committee. (TNN) Thailand, and will compete for a spot to face the winner of tional Stadium – in addition atmosphere for the AFC to the AFC Champions League to the Jassim bin Hamad Sta- complete the AFC Champions (West) Iran’s Persepolis in the dium at Al Sadd Sports Club, League (East), and we look final scheduled for December allowing the State of Qatar forward to welcoming the top 19th 2021. another opportunity, for the football clubs from East Asia A total of 44 matches second time in a row, to build in November and December. will be held in Qatar follow- on its readiness to host the We are proud to be selected ing the resumption, with one most important football event as the host country for the re- round already played in the in the world in the Arab world maining matches of the AFC East groups and only five more and the Middle East region Champions League 2020 for remaining. for the first time after nearly the East teams for the second Qatar first got the AFC two years. time in a row after the success- nod in June to host the West Three of the training sites ful hosting of the AFC Cham- Zone matches in Sept-Oct. nominated for use at the FIFA pions League (West), adding a Once the event was success- World Cup Qatar 2022 will new achievement for us on our fully conducted, the AFC had host the training sessions for way to the FIFA World Cup no hesitation to seek Qatar’s the clubs competing in the Qatar 2022. assistance in hosting the East East Zone of the AFC Champi- Ballan added: “There is Zone matches also. ons League. These designated no doubt that our anticipated Following its success in sites are the training complex- hosting of the AFC Champi- hosting the AFC Champions es at Qatar University, Al Oqla, ons League (East) matches is League (West) from Septem- and Al Ersal, allowing play- a reflection of our coopera- ber 14th to October 3rd 2020 ers to train in modern facili- tion with the AFC, who have and writing a new chapter in ties meeting the highest FIFA indicated their confidence in Qatar’s history for its accom- standards. Qatar’s organisational capa- plishment in hosting major The Qatar Football Asso- bilities. Moreover, we are in- sporting events, whether, at The first teams to have touched down in Qatar include Ulsan Hyundai FC, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC and FC Seoul from the Korea Republic, ciation (QFA), the Supreme credibly confident that we can the continental or global level, along with the Korean contingent, Australia’s Sydney FC and Perth Glory and China’s Guangzhou Evergrande. Committee for Delivery & provide the right atmosphere Qatar once more reaffirms its Legacy, and the Qatar Stars for the East Asians teams by ability and readiness to host League Foundation (QSLF) providing the best sports fa- the 2022 World Cup. Qatar’s are working with all partners cilities coupled with organiza- agreement to host the AFC to ensure the safety of all par- tional experience and health Champions League (East) ticipants by taking several care, that is per the highest in- fall in line with the country’s strict preventive measures ternational standards, ensur- support to assist AFC in com- throughout the tournament to ing the success of the tourna- pleting one of the biggest and ensure the safety and health of ment at all levels. most prestigious continental all players and officials. Moreover, he stressed: tournaments set to resume the The AFC’s confidence in “This hosting gives us the hope competition following the sus- Qatar and its organizational and confidence that football pension of football activity last capabilities is a significant rea- activities and life will return to March due to the pandemic. son for hosting matches East normal, especially with every- The upcoming AFC Cham- Zone matches one’s commitment to following pions League competitions for On this occasion, Hani and respecting the procedures the East Zone will be held at Taleb Ballan, a member of the that ensure all participants four stadiums – three of which Executive Committee of the safety in the tournament. In are scheduled to host matches Qatar Football Association this regard, we continue to during the FIFA World Qatar and Qatar StarsLeague CEO, work with all our partners in 2022 namely the Education Three of the four venues being used for the AFC Champions League East are FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 venues – Khalifa International said in a statement: Asia and FIFA, in resuming the City Stadium, Al Janoub Sta- Stadium, Al Janoub Stadium and Education City Stadium – in addition to the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium at Al Sadd Sports Club. “We are pleased with our football competitions after the dium and Khalifa Interna- capability to provide a safe recent disruption.” Sports Monday, November 16, 2020 13 No stopping Hamilton as he wins record-equalling 7th F1 world title

Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton with the trophy (left), and on right gets emotional as he gets out of his car after winning the Turkish Formula One Grand Prix at the Intercity Istanbul Park circuit in Istanbul on Sunday. (AFP) “I’m only just getting started! That’s for all the kids out there that believe in the impossible. We dreamed of this when I was young.”

AFP There is no end to what we can Istanbul do together, me and this team.” British champion wants use his F1 records fame to help ‘create more equal world’ Lewis Hamilton: Six Lewis Hamilton secured a Blew away rivals record-equalling seventh For- He lapped his team-mate Berlin: Lewis Hamilton says in a message on Twitter he wants to use the spotlight on having mula One world title on Sun- and only remaining title rival achieved a record-equalling seventh Formula One great race wins day after winning the Turkish Valtteri Bottas, who finished world title to ask everyone to “create a more equal Grand Prix and then warned 14th after a desultory outing, world.” “This year I’ve been driven not just by my ewis Hamilton’s 94th career at the Hungaroring a few weeks pretenders to his crown “I’m to claim his 10th victory in 14 desire to win on the track but by a desire to help push Lwin was acclaimed as one of later. He won from pole with only just getting started!” races of a season delayed by our sport, and our world to become more diverse and his best races. Here AFP Sport notable passes of Jenson Button After a momentous drive the coronavirus pandemic. inclusive. I promise you I am not going to stop fighting looks at six of his other greatest and Mark Webber following his from sixth on the grid in wet Hamilton came home over for change,” the Briton said. and most significant race wins: pit stops. and treacherous conditions, half a minute clear of Rac- “Equalling Michael Schumacher’s record puts a the Briton matched Michael ing Point’s Sergio Perez. Both spotlight on me that I know won’t be here forever. 2007 - Canada (maiden win 2018 - Germany (his 66th win Schumacher’s haul of drivers’ chose to make only one pit- So, while you’re here, paying attention, I want to ask in his sixth race)-- On a circuit in his 219th race)-- Ten years crowns with three races of the stop and spent most of the everyone to do their part in helping to create a more that was to become one of his and four championships later, season remaining. race on a single set of interme- equal world. Let’s be more accepting and kinder to favourite hunting grounds, a this race probably decided the The 35-year-old sealed his diate tyres as their rivals pitted each other. Lets make it so that opportunity is not 22-year-old Hamilton claimed his outcome of the 2018 title race. latest title 12 years after his first several times to cope with the something that is dependent on background or skin colour. maiden F1 triumph to take over Hamilton, from 14th on the grid with a typically measured mas- slippery conditions. “Nothing is impossible. A driving force for me this year has been to set an example for the next the lead of the championship, due to hydraulics problems, terclass, handling the slippy Hamilton’s old rival, four- generation, to never give up on your dreams. I was told by many that my dream was impossible, winning a brutal contest with stormed through the field early conditions to claim his time former champion Se- yet here I am. I want you to know that you can do it too. Never give up, keep fighting, and let’s keep four Safety Car interventions. and relentless heavy rain to a 94th career win. bastian Vettel, finished third rising to the occasion.” (dpa) In beating his then teammate famous win while championship It was widely declared as ahead of his Ferrari team-mate Fernando Alonso at McLaren, he rival Sebastian Vettel ran off one of his finest triumphs and Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz of proved that the rare and preco- ignominiously into a gravel trap entirely appropriate on the day McLaren and, after a wild and cious talent that saw him finish at Hockenheim’s Sachskurve in he drew alongside the German impulsive afternoon, Max Ver- third on his debut in Australia his Ferrari. It was the English- in the record books. stappen in the leading Red Bull. was here to stay. man’s only win from outside the “That’s for all the kids out Alex Albon came home top ten on the grid. there that believe in the impos- seventh in the second Red 2008 - Britain (his seventh win sible,” said an emotional Ham- Bull ahead of Lando Norris in in his 26th race)-- Arguably the 2018 - Italy (his 68th win in his ilton on Mercedes’ team radio. the second McLaren, Lance most famous and memorable 222nd race)-- On Ferrari’s home “You can do it.” Stroll, who had started from victory of all, this was a titanic ground, in front of the passion- Later he claimed he still had his maiden pole position for triumph for the Stevenage-born ate tifosi, this was a swash- the hunger for more titles and Racing Point, and Daniel Ric- racer. He came to Silverstone buckling win for the purist racing paid tribute to his team and ciardo of Renault. from two pointless races and aficionadas. Hamilton qualified fans after a season in which he This latest triumph gave under pressure and he qualified third behind the two Ferraris of led his sport in supporting the Hamilton an unassailable lead fourth, but he passed team- Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Black Lives Matter movement. over 31-year-old Bottas, with mate and pole-sitter Heikki Vettel, but triumphed thanks “I feel like I’m only just get- two races in Bahrain and the Kovaleinen to lead on lap five. to some bold passing moves ting started. Physically, I’m in season-closing Abu Dhabi In teeming rain, he drove with and sheer determination. His great shape. And mentally this Grand Prix to come. enthralling elan to win by 68 audacity in passing Vettel on year has been really hard for Vettel, who grabbed a po- seconds. It was a landmark the opening lap was a crushing millions of people and it’s no dif- dium finish on the final lap, statement of his ability, a setback for the German’s race ferent for us athletes,” he said. was the first man to congrat- virtuoso wet-weather drive and and title ambitions. “This has been a challenge ulate Hamilton in the pits, it paved the way to his first that I didn’t know how to get leaning into the Englishman’s dramatic title win accomplished 2019 - Monaco (his 77th win in through, but with the help of cockpit to tell him he had by gaining a place at the final his 235th race)-- On an emo- Team LH I managed to get made history. Lewis Hamilton wins the Turkish F1 Grand Prix at the Intercity Istanbul Park circuit in Istanbul on Sunday. (AFP) corner of the final race in Brazil. tional weekend following the through.” Tributes flooded in from his McLaren even asked him to death of his friend and mentor Hamilton, who sealed his fellow drivers and motorsport’s Turkish Formula One Grand Prix Results & Standings slow down - to which he re- Niki Lauda, this was a triumph first title in 2008, added to his president Jean Todt, and from sponded: “If I go any slower, I’ll of judgement and flawless unprecedented roster of records beyond the F1 family. “Game 1. Lewis Hamilton (GBR/Mercedes) 1hr 42mins 13. Pierre Gasly (FRA/AlphaTauri-Honda) one 9. Alexander Albon (THA) 70, 10. Pierre Gasly (FRA) lose concentration.” defensive driving that confirmed – most wins with 94, most pole recognises game. From all of the 19.313sec, 2. Sergio Perez (MEX/Racing Point- lap, 14. Valtteri Bottas (FIN/Mercedes) one lap, 63, 11. Lance Stroll (CAN) 59, 12. Esteban Ocon Hamilton’s status as a legend- positions (97), most podium fin- Barça family, congratulations @ Mercedes) at 31.633sec, 3. Sebastian Vettel 15. Kimi Raikkonen (FIN/Alfa Romeo Racing- (FRA) 40, 13. Sebastian Vettel (GER) 33, 14. Daniil 2013 - Hungary (his 22nd win in ary champion. He won pole and (GER/Ferrari) 31.960, 4. Charles Leclerc (MON/ Ferrari) one lap, 16. George Russell (GBR/ Kvyat (RUS) 26, 15. Nico Hulkenberg (GER) 10, 16. ishes (163) and most consecu- LewisHamilton on your 7th @F1 Ferrari) 33.858, 5. Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP/McLaren- Williams-Mercedes) one lap, 17. Kevin Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) 4, 17. Antonio Giovinazzi (ITA) his 120th race)-- Many believed led, but Mercedes gave him tive points finishes (47). World Championship!” tweeted Renault) 34.363, 6. Max Verstappen (NED/Red Magnussen (DEN/Haas-Ferrari) three laps. 4, 18. Romain Grosjean (FRA) 2, 19. Kevin Hamilton’s switch to Mercedes, ‘mediums tyres’ during an early He added: “We dreamed of La Liga giants Barcelona. Bull-Honda) 44.873, 7. Alexander Albon (THA/ Magnussen (DEN) 1. as successor to Michael Schu- Safety Car spell - an error that this when I was young. Kenya’s world marathon re- Red Bull-Honda) 46.484, 8. Lando Norris (GBR/ Championship Standings Constructors: 1. Mercedes 504 pts -- champi- macher and team-mate to Nico put him under intense pressure “I remember watching Mi- cord holder Eliud Kipchoge add- McLaren-Renault) 1min 01.259sec, 9. Lance Drivers: 1. Lewis Hamilton (GBR) 307 pts -- cham- ons, 2. Red Bull-Honda 240, 3. Racing Point- Rosberg, was a risky move. A from Max Verstappen for 60 Stroll (CAN/Racing Point-Mercedes) 1:12.353, pion, 2. Valtteri Bottas (FIN) 197, 3. Max Verstappen Mercedes 154, 4. McLaren-Renault 149, 5. tyre failure had ruined his outing laps. “One of my hardest races chael win those world champi- ed his congratulations, telling 10. Daniel Ricciardo (AUS/Renault) 1:35.460, (NED) 170, 4. Sergio Perez (MEX) 100, 5. Charles Renault 136, 6. Ferrari 130, 7. AlphaTauri-Honda onships. To get one or two or Hamilton: “Longevity is equal to 11. Esteban Ocon (FRA/Renault) one lap, 12. Leclerc (MON) 97, 6. Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) 96, 7. 89, 8. Alfa Romeo Racing-Ferrari 8, 9. Haas- at the British Grand Prix, but he and most strategic drives,” he even three is so hard. experience, this is what inspires Daniil Kvyat (RUS/AlphaTauri-Honda) one lap, Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) 75, 8. Lando Norris (GBR) 74, Ferrari 3. proved himself with this flawless, said. The team dedicated their “Seven is unimaginable. the world!” if unexpected, win in searing heat win to Lauda. (AFP) Joan Mir wins first MotoGP world championship AFP on better known for diligence entered its end game Mir’s a wonderful moment and I’m Suzuki) 3.697, 5. Brad Binder Valencia (Spain) and perseverance, was able to guts and endurance saw him so happy.” (RSA/KTM) 4.127, 6. Miguel make a rare celebration. emerge as a worthy champion. After a season of solid con- Oliveira (POR/KTM-Tech3) Suzuki’s Joan Mir won the Pulling wheelies and Mir’s championship has sistency, Mir held a 37-point 7.272, 7. Joan Mir (ESP/Suzuki) MotoGP world title on Sunday screeching his smoking tyres been a model of consistency lead meaning he only needed to 8.703, 8. Andrea Dovizioso a week after finally securing his in front of the paddock, there with three second places and finish on the podium in the pe- (ITA/Ducati) 8.729, 9. Aleix maiden Grand Prix triumph at were no fans but his family three thirds before a single win nultimate race to secure the title, Espargaro (ESP/Aprilia) 15.512, the same Valencia circuit. where there to celebrate too. from 13 races. while fourth would have been 10. Maverick Vinales (ESP/ The 23-year-old from “I’ve been fighting for this Born in Palma, he first rode enough if neither Alex Rins nor Yamaha) 19.043. Mallorca inherited the crown all my life, I can neither laugh a motorcycle at a nearby track Fabio Quartararo won. Standings after 13 of 14 races: left vacant by the injured six- nor cry but I’m flooded with aged six, under the watchful Results MotoGP: 1. Franco 1. Joan Mir (ESP/Suzuki) 171 time champion Marc Marquez emotions,” said Mir. eye of his father. Morbidelli (ITA/Yamaha/SRT): points - champion, 2. Franco when finishing seventh in the This was the first MotoGP Many years later the early 41mins 22.478sec, 2. Jack Morbidelli (ITA/Yamaha-SRT) Valencia Grand Prix won by title won by a Suzuki rider promise delivered a world title. Miller (AUS/Ducati-Pramac) at 142, 3. Alex Rins (ESP/Suzuki) Suzuki Ecstar’s Spanish rider Joan Mir celebrates after winning the Italy’s Franco Morbidelli. since 2000. As this often cha- “It really hasn’t sunk in,” 0.093, 3. Pol Espargaro (ESP/ 138, 4. Maverick Vinales (ESP/ MotoGP world championship after the Valencia Grand Prix at the The ecstatic new champi- otic and memorable season said Mir at the finish line. I“ t’s KTM) 3.006, 4. Alex Rins (ESP/ Yamaha) 127. Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia on Sunday. (AFP) 14 Monday, November 16, 2020 Sports Al Sailiya, Wakrah swing into Ooredoo Cup semis

Nasra Muhammad Mahmoud in action during the 10m Air Pistol event of the HH Amir Cup 2020 Shooting and Archery Championshps at the Lusail Complex on Sunday. Amir Cup Shooting: 10m Air Pistol gold for Nasra Muhammad Tribune News Network third respectively. Doha In the beginners’ category, promising Bashayer Al Sh- Al Sailiya players celebrate at Qatar SC Stadium; (Right) Action from the Al Wakrah and Al Kharaitiyat quarter-final played at the Al Arabi Stadium on Sunday. Nasra Muhammad uaibi achieved the first place Mahmoud claimed the 10m ahead of Khouloud Al Shar- Air Pistol gold in the women’s shani, while Nouf Al Sharshani Al Sailiya beat Al Arabi 5-4 via sudden death; Al Wakrah edge Kharaitiyat 4-3 on penalties category in the Amir Cup 2020 finished third. Archery & Shooting Champi- Among the winners of to- Tribune News Network shot was blocked by Al Arabi resultant corner kick. tie-breaker. sah and Moustapha Alhaje onships at the Lusail Complex day’s competitions, Al Anoud Doha goalkeeper Sataa Al Abbasi. Iranian recruit Mahdi Al Sailiya made it to the could score from the spot for on Sunday. Al Nuaimi and Nawal Al Sulai- For Al Arabi, Hamdi Har- Torabi played a key role in quarterfinal as the third team Al Kharaitiyat. Noura Al Mutawa won ti are members of the National Al Sailiya and Al Wakrah baoui, Marc Martinez, Gaser both goals. The first one re- from Group A with eight points. Tiberkanine outpaced his silver while Zainab Boufatim Teams Committee. moved into the semi-finals of Yahia and Sebastian Soria sulted from a counter-attack. The Peregrines had two wins, markers Ali Karami and Ous- claimed the bronze medal. The championship which Ooredoo Cup 2020-21 win- converted from the spot, Al Arabi defender Fahad Sh- as many draws and a defeat. mane Coulibaly in the fourth In the women’s youth cate- concludes on November 28, ning via sudden death and on whereas Ahmed Abotrika was nein gave a pass to Torabi near minute, but his low left-footed gory, Al Jazi Al Kathiri claimed will continue on Monday with penalties respectively in excit- off-target (even with his retake their own goal area and the Al Wakrah edge Kharaitiyat drive from inside the box was the first podium place while the 10m Air Rifle competition ing contests on Sunday. of a shot), thus forcing the latter took the ball all the way In the first clash, Moham- blocked by Al Wakrah keeper Al Shalwani and Al Anoud Al for men’s and women’s youth While Al Arabi defeated Al sudden death. to the rival goal along the left ed Benyettou put Al Wakrah Saoud Al Khater. Kaabi finished second and categories. Arabi 5-4 against in sudden After Al Sailiya’s Abdulla Al and unleashed a shot, which ahead in the ninth minute, Five minutes later, Al Wak- death (2-2 after regular time Marri found the target, Al Ara- goalkeeper Amine Lecomte but Daniel Goumou equalised rah surprised the Al Kharaiti- and 4-4 after tie-breaker) in the bi’s Mohammed Bader Sayyar’s blocked and Al Ansari slotted for Al Kharaitiyat in the 71st yat backline with a stunning second quarterfinal at the Qatar shot was blocked by Al Sailiya home the rebound. minute. With a 1-1 scoreline, goal. Benyettou picked up a SC Stadium, Al Wakrah edged goalkeeper Amine Lecomte Ibrahim Nasser scored the the match was straightaway short pass from a team-mate Al Kharaitiyat 4-3 on penalties with his leg, signalling a famous second goal after Al Sailiya de- pushed to the tie-breaker, as outside the Al Kharaitiyat box (1-1) in the first quarterfinal at victory for The Peregrines. fender Mustafa Mohammed stipulated by the tournament and moved a couple of steps. the Al Arabi Stadium. Al Arabi, who had lost to blocked Torabi’s shot from rule in the event of a tie, with- Finding a narrow angle to In what was a goals galore Al Sadd in the 2019-20 sea- near the goalline on the left. out extra time. work on, Benyettou quickly clash, Abdulaziz Al Ansari (24th son Ooredoo Cup final played Change of ends saw Al Al Kharaitiyat’s Oumar launched a fierce drive that minute) and Ibrahim Nasser just over a month ago, showed Sailiya put up a much-im- Sako and Abdulmajid Anad smashed into the goalpost to Kalla (33rd minute) scored for purpose from the start. That proved performance and they missed their spot kicks. Al the left of keeper Shehab Mam- Al Arabi, while Ahmed Ham- they were up by two goals past benefited from it. Wakrah won after all of their douh. The ball hit the post and moudan (78th minute) and the half-hour mark was a big Hammoudan reduced the four players converted the crashed into the net as Al Wak- substitute Abdulqadir Ilyas boost for The Dream Team. margin by pouncing on a loose penalties. rah celebrated the early goal in (86th minute) scored for Al Al Arabi goalkeeper Sataa ball and putting the ball past a Lucas Mendes, Mohamed absolute jubilation. Sailiya in regular time. Al Abbasi produced two quick diving Lecomte. Benyettou, Salih Mohamed Al Al Wakrah reached the In the tie-breaker, Tiago saves in the 18th minute. He Ilyas helped Al Sailiya Yahr and Murad Naji scored knockout quarterfinal by top- Nasra Muhammad Mahmoud (centre), Noura Al Mutawa (left) and Bezerra, Ilyas, Serigne Mbodji first thwarted Mohammed draw parity towards the end from the penalty spot for Al ping Group A with 11 points Zainab Boufatim with their 10m Air Pistol medals on the podium and Majdi Siddiq scored for Al Mudather and then collected with a quick move to send the Wakrah, while only Rachid (three victories and two de- in the Amir Cup 2020 Archery & Shooting Championships at Lusail Sailiya, while Fahad Waad’s Ahmed Sebaie’s header off the second quarterfinal also to the Tiberkanine, Evans Men- feats). En route to the last eight. Complex on Sunday.

Qatar U-19 and U-16 teams score wins in their friendlies with Iraq and Lebanon respectively

The Qatar U-16 team prevailed over Lebanon 2-1 in their friendly was played at Aspire Academy on Sunday. Mohammed Al Quraishi and The Qatar U-19 national team defeated their Iraqi counterparts 5-1 in their second friendly game on Sunday. Mohammed Emad, Lotfi Madjer (two goals), Almakki Mohsen, and Jassim Al Nasser Mohsen scored Qatar’s goals. Qatar had won 3-1 in the first Sharshani scored the goals for Qatar. Their earlier match on November 12 had ended in a goalless draw. The two sides are gearing up for the AFC U-19 Asian Cup to be held in Uzbekistan. friendly played on November 12. Qatar are in Group D alongside Tajikistan, Malaysia and Yemen. Sixteen teams will participate in the event with top four qualifying for the 2021 FIFA U-20 World Cup to be held in Indonesia. Experts discuss role of youth in sports in prevention of violent extremism

Tribune News Network by eminent experts in the fields ber. I believe that it was one of Portuguese National Olympic Doha of international policymak- the first time, perhaps the first Committee, Italian Olympic ing and academia such as Mr. time in the history of ‘Sport for Committee, and many others. Exploring the role of youth Roberto de León, Secretariat Development and Peace’, that The event also saw the and sport in preventing and of Foreign Affairs, Mexico, we have seen highest level rep- participation of celebrated countering violent extremism, Mr. Alex Mejia, Director of the resentatives from so many dif- athletes and influential sport an expert panel discussion Division for People and Social ferent sectors around the same persons such as Mr. José on ‘Good Practices on Youth Inclusion at UNITAR and Ms. table, including the UN leaders Mourinho, Head Coach, Tot- Engagement Through Sports’ Antonia Marie De Meo, Di- at Under-Secretary General tenham Hotspur Football was convened by the Gobierno rector of UNICRI, Dr. Marion level on terrorism prevention, Club, Mr. Edgar Davids, for- de Mexico, the Organization Keim, Chairperson Founda- dialogue across civilisations, mer Dutch National Team of American States (OAS), tion for Sport, Development socio-economic development footballer, Laura Georges, United Nations Interregional and Peace, Interdisciplinary and youth affairs.” Secretary-General of the and Justice Research Institute Centre for Sports Science and The launch of the Global French Football Federation, (UNICRI), United Nations Development University of the Programme’s PVE component Ms. Nadia Nadim, Football Institute for Training and Re- Western Cape, Prof. Richard envisaged the participation Player, Paris Saint-Germain search (UNITAR) and ICSS’ Giulianotti, Professor of Soci- of senior officials from the Féminine, Danish National initiative Save the Dream. ology, Loughborough Univer- international organizations Team, Ms. Sari Essayah, In- Identifying that sport has sity, and Mr. Edgar Romero, involved, from over forty gov- ternational Olympic Commit- historically played a signifi- Grupo Internacional de Paz, ernments, NGOs, academia, tee (IOC) Member, Former cant role in the dissemination Europe Representative. and a massive participation of World and European Race- of positive values throughout The event was attended by The expert panel discussion on ‘Good Practices on Youth Engagement Through Sports’ was convened sport organisations. Walking Champion, Member across civilisations and cul- 900 attendees representing by the Gobierno de Mexico, the Organization of American States (OAS), United Nations Interregional and Among the sport stake- of the Parliament of Finland, tures, particularly for youth, the global organizations working Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and ICSS’ holders, the Supreme Com- and the Save the Dream Am- panel discussions were formed in sport and PVE, sport for initiative Save the Dream. mittee for Delivery and Legacy bassadors Ms. Tegla Loroupe, around the topics of ‘Academic peace and development, ex- of Qatar, the World Taekwon- Captain of IOC Refugee Team, and Institutional Framework: perts, youth, representatives positive change and are gen- agents of change can reinforce UN partners of the second pil- do Federation, the Basketball Ms. Fiona May, World Cham- The Importance of Effective of member states of OAS, and erally much better positioned the role of sport as a powerful lar Global Programme on the Africa League, Real Madrid pion and Olympic medalist Youth Engagement In The Pre- other UN entities. to promote a culture of toler- terrorism-prevention tool.” Security of Major Sporting Foundation, S.L. Benfica, Se- in Long Jump and Ms. Hon- vention Of Violent Extremism’ Bahruz Balayev, Head, ance and peace amongst their Massimiliano Montanari, Events, and Promotion of Sport villa FC, and AC Milan, African ey Thaljieh, FIFA Manager, and ‘Youth Engagement: Ex- Global Outreach, Save the peers. Providing young people CEO, ICSS and Save the Dream and its Values as a Tool to Pre- Football Confederation, Asian founder of the Female Pales- amples And Good Practices’. Dream said, “Youth play im- with the required skills and the said, “Today’s event follows vent Violent Extremism (PVE)’, Football Federation, Royal tinian National Team, Save The webinar was delivered portant roles as agents of opportunity to lead and act as the launch by the ICSS and its which took place last Septem- Belgian Football Association, the Dream Ambassador.