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14 Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Sports IAAF World Championships Doha 2019 medals revealed Specially designed medals showcase Qatar and pay tribute to athletics disciplines Tribune News Network Doha

With just one month to go until the IAAF World Ath- letics Championships Doha The medals and what went into its making. More than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes will be competing for 192 medals across 49 finals during the ten-day competition, which gets underway on September 27. 2019, the organising commit- tee on Monday revealed the capital, showcasing the Doha handcrafted in Doha by Sn- them. Our Local Organising “Having designs on the med- all those competing and those ifa International Stadium design of the medals to mark skyline and illustrations of the dala, the local company has Committee in Doha has done als which showcase Qatar iconic moments at the finish every evening throughout the the start of the final count- iconic Khalifa International also incorporated traditional a brilliant job in creating is a special occasion for the lines and on the podium.” ten days of competition with down to the competition. Stadium, which will host the Arabic Sadu patterns with a medals that our athletes will country, as so many people The first gold, silver and tickets available from just 60 More than 2,000 of the ten-day competition as it modern sporting twist. be proud to receive as a per- throughout Doha have played bronze medals will be won QR and available to purchase world’s top athletes will be comes to the Middle East for Commenting on the med- manent keepsake of their mo- a vital role in delivering the just hours after the Cham- easily online at https://iaaf- competing for 192 medals set the first time. als, IAAF President Sebas- ment of glory. ’d like to have competition. A gold medal pionships get underway on worldathleticschamps.com/ to be awarded across 49 finals With dedicated designs on tian Coe said, “A medal is the one myself, so I may have to will naturally take pride of day one, with the world’s first doha2019/ during the ten-day competi- the medals, the Doha skyline symbol of excellence in our come out of retirement.” place in an athlete’s collection Midnight Marathon taking Tickets will also give spec- tion, which gets underway on which will be the backdrop of sport. It represents all the Speaking on the final and they will be reminded of place along Doha’s Corniche. tators access to the World September 27 (Friday). the marathon and racewalk years of sweat, striving and preparations and medals for the competition being held in The marathon and racewalk Athletics Village outside the Paying homage to the events, makes up the other persistence required to suc- the championships, Sheikha the Middle East forever. events are free for all to attend stadium where a whole host of Qatari capital, the gold, sil- side of the medal, whilst 13 ceed in athletics at the high- Asma al Thani, Director of “The whole of Qatar is excit- and will provide spectators international cuisines will be ver and bronze medals were different elements of athletics est level. So the design of the Marketing and Communica- ed to welcome the world’s best an incredible opportunity to available to celebrate this glob- designed by the all-female disciplines are also weaved medals must be as special as tions for the Local Organis- athletes and we look forward watch the athletes in action. al event, along with live enter- branding team in the Qatari into the design. Specially the achievement in winning ing Committee, commented: to celebrating the successes of Finals will be held at Khal- tainment and competitions.

Bolton face I tried to copy Messi and LeBron, EFL expulsion after sale says Griezmann after Barca double collapses

AFP was at fault Madrid for Betis’ opener as he gave the London ball away, allowing Fekir to Antoine Griezmann cop- drive in his debut goal since he Bolton Wanderers face be- ied for the goal I saw Leo do this in training, so I tried to copy moved from in July. ing expelled from the English and LeBron James for the cel- him. And for the celebration, I like the ritual that But Barca were undeterred Football League (EFL) after a ebration but it was his night for LeBron did so we tried to do it as well. After a and after Rafinha missed an proposed takeover of the trou- on Sunday after he defeat, there is always a big reaction. We really excellent chance to equalise, bled League One (third-tier) scored twice in a 5-2 win over Griezmann took over, volleying club collapsed, administrators . wanted to play another game and when so many in on the stretch four minutes said on Monday. Griezmann imitated the players are missing, the team steps up. before half-time, past the weak Bolton, who have been basketball superstar by tossing hand of Dani Martin. in administration since May, confetti into the air to celebrate – Antoine Griezmann If Griezmann’s first owed started the season with a his second at , a curl- something to the goalkeeper, 12-point deduction and man- ing effort into the corner that he his second was unstoppable. ager Phil Parkinson and his said was inspired by watching He collected the ball 25 yards assistant Steve Parkin resigned Messi. out and used Sidnei as a mark- last week. “I saw Leo do this in train- er to bend his shot around the The club have been given ing, so I tried to copy him,” said defender and inside the far until 5:00 p.m. BST (1600 Griezmann. “And for the cel- post. GMT) on Tuesday to find a ebration, I like the ritual that Griezmann ran to the cor- buyer or “give compelling rea- LeBron did so we tried to do it ner where confetti was poured sons for an extension” after a as well.” into his hands. He threw it into takeover deal that would have Yet Griezmann was the star, the air above his head. rescued them from liquidation if only for the night with Messi Barca were relentless as fell through on Saturday. in the stands, the Argentinian Perez steered a third into the “In just over 24 hours, the still short of fitness following a bottom corner and Alba made club will have its membership calf injury. A brilliant Barcelo- it four, latching onto a superb of the EFL revoked,” joint ad- na performance also delivered Busquets pass inside the full- ministrator Paul Appleton said a resounding response to the back. in a statement on Bolton’s web- doubts arising from their defeat There was still time for two site. “Over and above that, the by last week- scintillating strikes, the first club is currently not in a posi- end, among them a reliance on from Vidal, who was slid in by tion to carry on trading and, Messi, the need for and FC Barcelona’s forward Antoine Griezmann celebrates after scoring against Real Betis during their Spanish LaLiga match at Camp Nou Stadium Griezmann, and the second by as such, the process of closing the future of Ernesto Valverde in Barcelona on Sunday. (EPA-EFE) Loren, who was given too much down the company will com- as coach. space. It was no more than a mence on Wednesday. But as Carles Perez, Jordi always a big reaction,” Griez- up as Barca ensured no further asuna next weekend but with The crowd also enjoyed a consolation. “This will ultimately lead to Alba and Arturo Vidal made it mann said. “We really wanted ground was lost on Atletico Ma- Luis Suarez and Ousmane goal from the 21-year-old Perez, Barcelona stay behind its liquidation, the expulsion of three, four and five, the gloom to play another game and when drid, who beat Leganes 1-0 ear- Dembele both out for longer, making his first Barca start, Atletico, who maintained the club from the EFL and the was forgotten, along with Nabil so many players are missing, lier on Sunday, or Real Madrid, Griezmann’s statement display and a substitute appearance their perfect start with anoth- inevitable loss of over 150 jobs. Fekir’s opener in the 15th min- the team steps up.” who were held to a 1-1 draw on was timely. from Anssumane Fati, who at er 1-0 victory, this time over More than that, it will devas- ute, that had Betis level at half- Loren Moron slammed a Saturday by . “I have to admit today was 16 became the second youngest Leganes as Vitolo came off the tate a community for whom the time. late strike into the top corner for Barcelona will hope to have an important day for Antoine,” player ever to play for the club bench to score a second-half football club is a beacon of hope “After a defeat, there is Betis but by then the game was Messi back for the trip to Os- said Valverde. in . winner. and expectation.”

Klopp looking at break after Hamstring sidelines Mbappe for a month

Liverpool contract ends Andorra early next month. suring”. Cavani ruled out Fellow forward Cavani backed up their DPA nitely has to be taken. came off with a hip injury in shock win over Saint- Berlin “However, the likelihood is for three weeks the same game and PSG con- Germain last weekend with a very high that my energy level firmed the Uruguayan will be 2-0 win at Strasbourg on Sun- Liverpool manager Juer- will be absolutely back where AFP out for three weeks, meaning day that sent them to the top gen Klopp is thinking of taking it belongs, and I can do the job Paris he could be ready in time for of the early table. a break from football when his the way I want to do it.” the start of their Champions Julien Stephan’s side, who contract with the Champions Klopp meanwhile ex- Paris Saint-Germain star League campaign. also stunned PSG to win last League winners ends in 2022. pressed his opposition to a Kylian Mbappe will be out Cavani’s replacement, season’s French Cup, saw off “You have to assume that,” mooted Super League for for four weeks and Edinson Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, 10-man Strasbourg thanks Klopp told ’s Kicker leading European clubs. Cavani for three weeks after scored twice and to goals in either half from magazine in an interview pub- Football already has “a both came off injured in a was also on target in PSG’s Clement Grenier and M’Baye lished on Monday. great product” in the Cham- Ligue 1 match against Tou- victory, with the other goal an Niang. Klopp, 52, joined Liver- pions League and “I also don’t louse on Sunday, the French own-goal. Grenier drilled the visitors pool in October 2015 on a have the feeling that my club champions have confirmed. Angel Di Maria also had into a 16th-minute lead at the three-year deal which was lat- has to be seeded.” French World Cup-win- a penalty saved as Thomas Stade de la Meinau. er extended to June 30, 2022. Why should there may be ning star Mbappe limped off Tuchel’s team bounced back Jonas Martin missed the “I have absolutely enough a seed system “in which you after hurting his left ham- from a 2-1 loss at Rennes last chance to equalise for Stras- energy for what I am doing,” can watch Liverpool against string during a trademark time out. bourg shortly before half-time he said. Real Madrid 10 years in a sprint in PSG’s 4-0 win at the However, the injuries when his tame penalty was “I have only one prob- row? Who wants to see that Parc des Princes. to two of their biggest stars saved by Edouard Mendy. lem: I cannot do ‘a little.” I every year?” he said. The injury means he is set come as uncertainty contin- Niang, who also netted can only do ‘all or nothing.’ Klopp last season led to miss PSG’s opening Cham- ues to surround the future of against PSG last time out, Who can say today whether Liverpool to the Champions pions League group game, Neymar. Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe (centre) leaves the pitch after doubled the advantage nine he can do ‘all or nothing’ in League title in their second which is set for September 17 Even if he stays, the being injured during the French Ligue 1 match against Toulouse FC at minutes into the second pe- three years? “If I decide that successive final in the com- or 18. world’s most expensive play- the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on Sunday. (EPA-EFE) riod. I can’t do it any more then I petition, and this month He is also set to sit out er is suspended for the first Any home hopes of a will stop for a year. And after clinched the UEFA Super Cup three league matches as well three games of this season’s – a summer signing from Sunday with an eye prob- comeback were ended when this year the decision defi- trophy. as France’s Euro 2020 quali- Champions League. – also lem, but PSG confirmed that Abdallah Ndour was dis- fiers at home to Albania and Defender Abdou Diallo came off in the first half on post-match tests were “reas- missed late on.