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Al Duhail SC head coach I can’t find the words to praised Ken- describe this exciting yan forward match. (Michael) Olunga whose hat-trick steered the deserves, of course, to be Qatari side to an exciting 4-3 the man of the match. He’s win against Islamic Republic of ’s Esteghlal FC in the a special player and his 2021 AFC Champions League presence has helped us on Wednesday. have a lot of attacking Man-of-the-match Olunga options. struck in the 10th, 27th and 85th minutes in an absorbing Group Al Duhail coach C tie which saw both sides ex- Sabri Lamouchi changing leads at the King Ab- dullah Sports City Stadium. had only one chance and they It was a crucial win for Al scored from it. We made some Duhail as the win meant they individual mistakes in our de- leapfrogged Esteghlal into fence and we should try to fix top spot on seven points, one Michael Olunga celebrates one of his three goals against Esteghlal FC in the Group C AFC Champions Al Duhail coach Sabri Lamouchi applauds his team from the sidelines. these mistakes. ahead of the Iranians at the League fixture played at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Jeddah on Wednesday. “Al Duhail played with midway stage. the first half.” tactical and physical contest,” good balance in defence and An overjoyed Lamouchi match press conference. “I us have a lot of attacking op- three goals but we managed to Esteghlal FC head coach said Majidi. “I want to thank attack, and their coach im- paid tribute to Olunga’s want to thank the players for tions,” said Lamouchi of the get our heads together and re- Farhad Majidi said both teams the players for the good fight- plemented that very well. We masterclass. their excellent performance.” 2020 ’s top scorer cover mentally. In the second had an excellent match but felt ing spirit they have and the were good up front but we “I can’t find the words to “Olunga deserves, of who now leads the 2021 AFC half, we tried our best to main- Al Duhail’s good balance tilted performance they showed to- made some mistakes which describe this exciting match course, to be the man of the Champions League scoring tain the strengths of the play- the tie in their favour. night.” cost us the three points.” and it is not easy to talk about match. He’s a special player charts with four goals. ers and that’s why we didn’t “The two sides had a very “We were the better team The two will square off it,” said Lamouchi in the post- and his presence has helped “Tonight we conceded have a similar performance to good match today and it was a in the first half while Al Duhail again on Saturday. Al Sadd start as favourites against Al Wehdat in key Group D clash

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The onus is on Al Wehdat to secure all three points when they face Al Sadd SC again on Matchday Four of the 2021 AFC Champions League Group D fixture at 9pm on Friday. Al Wehdat started their debut campaign with a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, but that was followed by defeats to Islamic Repub- Al Rayyan players during a training session in Goa. lic of Iran’s Foolad Khouz- estan FC (1-0) and ’s Al Sadd (3-1) and another defeat would dash the Jordan side’s Al Rayyan out to revive hopes of advancing. Al Sadd have also endured a mixed campaign, needing This is another important a late goal to salvage a point match for us, and we’re hopes against Al Wahda against Foolad before being treating this like the final. comprehensively beaten by Al AFC have control in the beginning Nassr 3-1 on Matchday Two. From my experience, it’s Goa and at the end of the game. At The Qatar champions, difficult to win against the the moment we need a little bit however, rediscovered their same team twice in a row. Al Rayyan of Qatar and UAE’s of confidence and luck to win.” best form against Al Wehdat But we’ve been doing Al Wahda FSCC will both be Al Wahda went two match- on Monday and will be aiming desperate for victory when the es without scoring but having for another three points. well, especially in the two sides meet on Matchday found their shooting boots, ten Al Wehdat found the go- last game. Four in Group E of the 2021 Cate will be expecting his play- ing tough against Al Sadd, AFC Champions League at the ers to seal another three points conceding three first half goals Al Sadd coach Hernandez Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at against Al Rayyan. but gave a better account of 8pm on Friday. The Al Wahda head coach’s themselves in the second half, experience, it’s difficult to win Al Rayyan began their AFC gamble to experiment with tac- with Ahmed Saleh scoring Al Sadd players during their match against Al Wehdat on Monday. against the same team twice in Champions League campaign tics in the second half against their first-ever AFC Cham- a row. with a goalless draw against Al Rayyan paid dividends, pions League goal and head has played three matches. ing three matches will be in “But we’ve been doing debutants FC Goa of India be- with the Dutchman’s decision coach Abdullah Abu Zema will “Our only hope is to win better situation, and I have well, especially in the last fore going on to suffer defeats Al Rayyan coach Laurent Blanc. to field several young players expect them to reproduce that the match, and get the three substitutes who are equal to game, where we did excellent against Islamic Republic of paying off handsomely. spirit. points and this is what we the starting players.” in the first half, and not so well Iran’s Persepolis FC (3-1) and advantage at the tail end of the “We won our last game be- Al Sadd are the favourites want. The other match be- Al Sadd head coach Xavi in the second half,” said Xavi. Al Wahda (3-2) to lie bottom match against Al Wahda. cause it had to do with the de- but if Al Wehdat can take the tween Al Nassr and Foolad said consistency would be key “In the first match, we of the group. If they can plug the holes at termination and mentality of game to the Qatar side, Zema last time finished with a draw, if Al Sadd are to progress to played well in the first 60 Monday’s thrilling win over the back, Blanc will feel that Al the players,” said ten Cate. “It is will feel his side may get their which kept everything open in the Round of 16 and the Span- minutes, and in the second Al Rayyan reignited Al Wahda’s Rayyan can defeat Al Wahda always something that I want to reward against one of Asia’s the group.” ish legend will urge his players match, we played better in hopes after Henk ten Cate’s side for their first win of the cam- see in my players and the match top sides. “In the previous matches to show the intensity they did the second half, then we opened their campaign with a paign and reignite their hopes. isn’t over till it’s over. “In the last match against we were organised in defence, in the first half against Al We- played brilliantly in the first 1-0 defeat to Persepolis and 0-0 “I will not change my tac- “The one who scores the Al Sadd we shared control, Al but we were not courageous in hdat on Monday. half of the last match. Now, draw with FC Goa to sit second tics against Al Wahda and we most wins the game. We had Sadd controlled in the first half attack,” Zema admitted. “And Al Sadd had 14 shots from our target is to play well for in the standings. will play with the same phi- a one goal at first and I saw in terms of performance and generally, we’ve always been inside the box against Al We- all 90 minutes. Al Rayyan felt they deserved losophy as we did in our first the energy level in the play- result, and scored three goals, better in the second half, but hdat and if they can play at “I expect tomorrow to be more in the matches against match,” said Blanc. ers began to drop. The tank then in the second half we we promise our fans that we the same level and get a win difficult because Al Wehdat Persepolis and Al Wahda, hav- “I think we deserved to win was running on empty, I saw dominated but wasted several will show a different Al We- on Friday, they will approach played well in the second half, ing taken the lead in both ties (against Al Wahda) on Tues- us getting tired but we got chances and only managed to hdat side in the next three their final two matches against and they’ll be for sure playing only to end up losing. day. We were two goals up our second wind in the last score a goal,” Zema said. matches. Foolad and Al Nassr confident attack tomorrow. Against Persepolis, Al but we were beaten. We will 20 minutes with our counter- “The two teams knows “We will not lose hope of advancing to the Round of “But it’s okay, we have four Rayyan were leading 1-0 be- prepare in the same way even attack. They ( Al Rayyan) have each other now, and there are to qualify, and winning this 16 as the group winners. points, it all depends on our- fore conceding three goals in 15 though it’s a short recovery pe- a must win situation, where we no secrets between us, and I match will get us a step closer “This is another important selves, and our main target minutes while Laurent Blanc’s riod for the players. can be happy with a draw. The guess now the level of fitness to that. The team who have match for us, and we’re treat- is to qualify for the knockout side surrendered a two-goal “My vision of football is to pressure is on them.” will have an effect as each team better substitutes in the com- ing this like the final. From my rounds.” 10 Friday, April 23, 2021 Sports

BIG COMPETITION AWAITS ITS FANS Q&A: No Super League, and now? The consequences of a football disaster

DPA “They’re completely wrong,” he Berlin told SER radio about the critics who have declared the project Two wild days of football have dead. He doesn’t think the left their mark following the other football clubs have left attempt of 12 major European the Super League because “it’s elite clubs to create their own clear in the contract that you Super League. can’t leave.” The debate has shown how fragile the billion-dollar busi- How will the fans deal with ness can be and ruling body the twelve founder clubs in UEFA emerges strengthened future? for the time being. But the There are unlikely to be any economic problems of several major protests like fan dem- leaders of the football leaders onstrations in the streets of havent’t been solved. The top London for the time being. clubs will be looking for new Several bosses expressed answers. their remorse clearly. And in the final spurt of the season What was really behind the it’s all about titles. That’s Super League plans? probably what draws the sup- Real Madrid president Florn- porters in. But organised fan tino Perez and Juventus chief groups sense an opportunity Andrea Agnelli planned the to point out their interests project long in advance. even more forcefully. The official announcement, “The real battle begins now,” made the night before UEFA the Football Supporters Eu- executive committee meet- rope (FSE) network wrote. ing to approve a Champions Should the twelve found- League reform, was then a ers fear any punishment? It deliberate coup. doesn’t look like it at the mo- The trophy of the UEFA Euro 2020 football competition is pictured on Sant’Angelo bridge in Rome. Euro 2020 will kick-off as scheduled on June 11 in Rome after European The expected changes in the ment. The loss of influence at football’s governing body UEFA “fully confirmed” the Italian capital after receiving guarantees that fans would be present in the Stadio Olimpico.(AFP) top European competition UEFA and the European Club were not enough for them. Association is punishment However, they underestimated enough for now. the fan factor and the football And UEFA doesn’t want to culture. damage its current competi- In retrospect, it’s now clear tions such as the Champions UEFA looks to shun Super League what motivated them all - League and the Euros in sum- money. New markets are mer. The Champions League necessary to offer a solution semi-finals are coming up with to the billions in debts they Real Madrid playing Chelsea have amassed. English clubs and Manchester City playing followed, not out of conviction, Paris Saint-Germain. No super- clubs in Euro 2020 stadium options but as sympathizers. will be suspended for the Euro 2020. DPA hire fee from UEFA and it is It is understood the pref- games, and none of St Peters- within the executive commit- Is the Super League off the London understood European foot- erence is to use existing ven- burg’s clash with Dublin’s fix- tee such as Karl-Heinz Rum- table once and for all? Will German and French ball’s governing body would be ues wherever possible, as any tures. menigge. The clear answer: No. The football get more influence in Stadiums belonging to Su- unwilling to line the pockets of new venue would need to be Budapest has been a go-to Nine of the original 12 cities massive rejection will certainly the future? per League clubs are set to be the rebel teams. “dressed” with Euro 2020 neutral venue for UEFA club have given minimum capacity be followed by a time out. German and French football shunned when UEFA consid- UEFA’s executive commit- branding and signage. competition matches amid guarantees to UEFA over the After a period of reorientation, are definitely crisis winners. ers contingency options for tee is set to make a final deci- The English Football As- coronavirus travel restrictions games they are hosting. the top clubs are likely to reas- Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz staging Euro 2020 this sum- sion on hosting for the finals at sociation has said it is ready to this year, and its federation Rome, which hosts the sert their influence, presum- Rummenigge returned into mer, the PA news agency un- a meeting on Friday morning. host extra games. president, Sandor Csanyi, is opening game between Turkey ably within the UEFA hierarchy UEFA executive committee, derstands. Bilbao and Dublin appear However, Wembley would highly thought of within UEFA and Italy on June 11, was the - or at least with the backing of while Paris Saint-Germain There had been reports to be almost certainly out, but be unable to take on at least and holds a vice-presidency. last of those to be confirmed, other stakeholders. boss Nasser Al Khelaifi was before the weekend that Tot- it is understood it would still one of Dublin’s matches - Swe- The Hungarian city has with the Stadio Olimpico set to The Champions League is appointed chairman at the Eu- tenham’s new stadium - one come as a surprise if Munich den v Slovakia on June 18 - be- also made the most ambitious be at least 25 per cent full. getting closer to the Super ropean Club Association. Both of the most impressive in Eu- dropped out even though cause it is hosting England v commitment in terms of sta- Wembley will be at a League idea from 2024 clubs had said they would rope - might be considered, they are also not guarantee- Scotland the same day. dium capacity, advising UEFA similar percentage for the anyway and FIFA is prepared not join the Super League. but any chance of that appears ing the presence of fans amid The venues cannot host that the Puskas Arena could be three group games and last to implement the global Club Whether and how this pays off to have been extinguished by the coronavirus. more than one match a day 100 per cent full. 16 match, but could go sig- World Cup. in everyday football remains to their involvement in the plans The Spanish federation because they will need to be Munich’s withdrawal nificantly higher for the semi- Perez isn’t giving up yet. be seen. to form a breakaway compe- seems intent on moving the disinfected between games. would be a surprise given finals and final. tition which have since been Bilbao matches to Seville, World Cup 2018 hosts Germany’s hosting of the next Hampden Park in Glasgow abandoned. but what happens to Dublin’s Russia have also expressed Euros in 2024, and the stand- is due to host four matches, Clubs receive a stadium matches is less clear-cut. an interest in taking on extra ing of senior Bayern officials again at 25 per cent capacity. not considering sanctions for clubs DPA sanctions at the moment, we competition,” he said. Real Madrid and Barcelo- European style,” Tebas said. Berlin shouldn’t rush into things. Reacting to Barcelona na are the only clubs who have Laporta had told Catalan These clubs have been sanc- president Joan Laporta quotes not officially said they would broadcasters TV3 that the Super La Liga is not considering tioned by their own fans. that the Super League is “nec- quit the project. League was “necessary” because sanctions against Real Madrid, They’ve shown they’re not essary,” Tebas said he thinks Tebas said he doesn’t “we the big clubs who provide a Barcelona and Atletico Madrid doing a favour to European “Barcelona have more seri- know what’s next for the Su- considerable part of the resourc- following their attempt along- football. Their reputation has ous problems” and Laporta per League, but since “English es also have a saying in the dis- side other nine major Euro- been damaged,” he said. “should focus more on their and German clubs are not tak- tribution of the income.” pean clubs to create their own Villarreal president Fernan- financial issues and and work ing part, they can’t create the Laporta said the plan re- Super League. do Roig said he’s “totally against so that their team can be com- competition as they wanted.” mained on the table but added “We’re not talking about banning them or sanctioning” petitive next season.” About the English clubs, he they were “open for an open sanctions. Everyone wants to the Spanish clubs involved. He said he hasn’t spoken to was surprised by some, but dialogue with UEFA” and that see heads roll, but we have pro- Instead, Tebas said La Liga Real Madrid president Floren- not so much by Manchester he was upbeat a solution can A fan kicks a ball in front of a banner reacting to the collapse of cedures,” the Spanish league’s is looking for protective meas- tino Perez for weeks, but was United, as they have American be found. the planned creation of a European Super League at Villa Park in president Javier Tebas told a ures for the future. warned by Laporta last week owners, who “have a different “We need more resources Birmingham, England, on Wednesday. (AFP) news conference on Thursday. “To be in a league, they Barcelona were signing up for concept of sports.” “But that’s that this [football] remains a “I’m not talking about [teams] have to respect the the new competition. the American style, not the great show,” Laporta said. Man Utd fans get into training ground in protest Schalke player is followed DPA United said in a statement: London “At approximately 9am this home by fan, police probe morning a group gained access Manchester United man- to the club training ground. DPA drive home. present when fans and team ager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer “The manager and oth- Dusseldorf According to the police, met outside the stadium, with spoke to a group of fans who ers spoke to them. Buildings the team were welcomed by the spokesman saying the club took their protests against the were secure and the group has A Schalke player was followed 500 to 600 fans, who threw had declined an according offer. Glazers to the training ground now left the site.” The Red Is- home after the aggressive inci- eggs at players. There were Police officers intervened a on Thursday. sue Twitter account showed dents following Schalke rele- also allegedly physical aggres- few minutes later and, accord- The Old Trafford giants an image of fans on a train- gation from the Bundesliga on sion against them. ing to their own statements, have been under the American ing pitch with a banner read- Tuesday and along with others A Schalke player was later prevented a further escalation. family’s ownership since they ing ‘Glazers Out’ and another had to spend the night at a ho- followed as he drove home ac- The situation was then quickly completed their controversial saying ‘51% MUFC 20’ in ref- tel, according to news reports cording to media reports. Fans resolved. “We’re in the process takeover of the club in 2005. erence to the model of owner- on Thursday. were waiting for him in front of gathering everything,” the Their reputation managed Manchester United’s Norwegian manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (L) ship used widely in Germany. Gelsenkirchen police are of his house and the player had spokesman said, not giving to sink to a new low in recent and English first-team coach Michael Carrick. Solskjaer spoke to a In another image, protes- meanwhile probing the “mas- to spend the night elsewhere, further detail. days after attempting to launch group of fans who took their protests against the Glazers to the tors are shown holding a banner sive agression” to fully clarify the broadcaster Sport1 reported. Schalke sporting director the European Super League, training ground on Thursday. reading ‘we decide when you incidents,” a spokesman said. He spent the night in a ho- Peter Knaebel said Wednesday with United co-chairman Joel play’ outside the entrance to the After Schalke relegation tel, and so did others, according he understands the criticism Glazer named vice-chairman executive vice-chairman Ed But anger understandably main training ground building. was sealed with a 1-0 defeat at to the WAZ paper. Bild said the as Schalke are last in a dismal of the breakaway competition. Woodward would leave by the remains and a group of around Solskjaer is due to speak Arminia Bielefeld on Tuesday car of another player was dam- season but insisted it’s disas- But the proposed league end of the year and Glazer ad- 20 fans protested against the publicly on the Super League night, the team arrived at their aged. There were also punches trous “when you have to worry swiftly and spectacularly un- mitted “we got it wrong” in an owners at the club’s Carrington for the first time at his next home stadium after midnight and bottles were thrown. about the life and body of your ravelled. United announced open letter to fans. training base on Thursday. press conference on Friday. from where players were to The police wasn’t initially employees”. Sports Friday, April 23, 2021 11 Qatar stars Barshim and Samba to kick off Wanda Diamond League season in

Tribune News Network pandemic and the associated Diamond League fixture which Doha restrictions, I didn’t feel I had has consistently delivered good reason to compete last world class performances, in- Mutaz Barshim and Ab- year,” said the 29-year-old who cluding two world leads and six derrahman Samba, Qatar’s has a best of 2.43m, the second meeting and national records reigning men’s high jump highest jump of all time. across the programme in 2020. world champion and World “All of my efforts have been, “Last year’s event was a Championship 400m hurdles and continue to be, focused on great success and it’s delivery bronze medallist respectively, this summer’s Olympic Games was testament to the commit- will return to Wanda Diamond and I believe I’ve used my time ment and passion of our peo- League action at the Doha Di- wisely to prepare and train well. ple,” said Qatar Athletics Fed- amond League on 28th May, Now it’s time to compete and eration President Dr. Thani Al the second meeting of the I’m looking forward to opening Kuwari. 2021 series. my Diamond League campaign “In spite of the continued After a truncated 2020 in Doha.” health and safety protocols we Wanda Diamond League sea- Similarly, Samba - whose must adhere to, we are excited son - which was reduced to World Championship bronze to welcome back another im- four events due to the impact came off the back of interrupt- pressive line-up of stars for of Covid-19 - it’s a welcome re- ed preparation due to injury the 23rd edition of the Doha turn for two of the host nation’s - also missed the 2020 season. meeting and we’re confident star athletes, both national re- He opened 2021 with a win in our ability to deliver an- cord holders and serious medal over 400m (45.43) in Potch- other world class - and safe - contenders for this summer’s efstroom, South Africa, on 31 athletics competition.” Olympic Games in Tokyo. March. “After some hamstring The 2021 Wanda Diamond Barshim, who was out- issues in the lead up to the League comprises 14 meetings standing winning the World Worlds, I decided that my focus - starting with Gateshead (re- Championship gold at the was to get back to being 100% placing Rabat as the first host Khalifa International Stadium healthy,” he said. city on this year’s circuit) on in October 2019, has competed “The Olympics is my priority Sunday 23 May - leading to a only once since that famous vic- and the onset of the pandemic single final across two days in tory. He jumped 2.25m to win gave me the opportunity to take Zurich at the end of the season. the Aspire Invitational in Doha my time and to get things right. Each meeting will be broad- on 15 March. I’m now back to where I want to cast globally in a live two-hour “Following the World be and I’m excited to race.” programme. The 2021 calendar Championships in Doha I was The Qatar Sports Club will Mutaz Barshim, Qatar’s reigning men’s high jump world champion (left), and Abderrahman Samba, World Championship 400m hurdles bronze is subject to change depending in very good shape, but with the once again host this prestigious medallist, will return to Wanda Diamond League action at the Doha Diamond League on May 28, 2021. on the global health situation.

Padikkal, Kohli combine sees 1st Test at Kandy: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh RCB demolish Rajasthan Royals Najmul, Mominul record stand puts Bangladesh in command ANI Mumbai ANI Kandy Devdutt Padikkal’s un- beaten 101 and skipper Vi- Brilliant batting display rat Kohli’s 72 not out helped from Najmul Hossain Shanto Royal Challengers Bangalore and skipper Mominul Haque (RCB) registered a thumping has put Bangladesh in com- 10-wicket win over Rajasthan mand on the second day of Royals in their Indian Pre- the firstT est against Sri Lanka mier League (IPL) match here here at the Pallekele Inter- at the Wankhede Stadium on national Stadium on Thursday evening. Thursday. Chasing 178, Padikkal and Bangladesh’s score read Kohli displayed an amazing 474/4 before play was called show with the bat as both the off due to bad light as only 65 openers took RCB across the overs were bowled on the sec- line in 16.3 overs. Padikkal ond day of the Test match. The scored his 101 runs in just 52 visitors resumed their innings balls with the help of 6 sixes on 302/2 with Najmul and and 11 fours while Kohli played Mominul at the crease. The the second fiddle and smashed duo stretched their overnight 3 sixes and 7 fours in his 47- third-wicket partnership to Bangladesh’s Mominul Haque (L) greets Najmul Hossain Shanto as he ball knock. The India Scores: Rajasthan Roy- 242. Meanwhile, Najmul also reaches his century on the second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka also became the first batsman als 177/9 in 20 overs touched the 150-run mark. at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy on Thursday. (AFP) to complete 6,000 runs in the (Shivam Dube 46, Rahul He played a knock of 163 be- IPL. Tewatia 40; Siraj 3-27, fore he was removed by Lahiru Earlier, Shivam Dube and Harshal Patel 3-47) vs Kumara at a total of 394. Na- Scoreboard Rahul Tewatia played knocks of RCB 181/0 in 16.3 jmul’s knock was studded with Bangladesh 1st innings Fall of wickets: 1-8 (Saif Hassan), 2-152 46 and 40 runs respectively to overs (Devdutt Padikkal 17 fours and a six. (Overnight 302-2, Shanto 126, Haque 64) (Tamim Iqbal), 3-394 (Najmul Shanto), 4-424 steer Rajasthan Royals to 177/9 101*, Virat Kohli 72*). After Najmul’s dismissal, Tamim Iqbal c Thirimanne b V. Fernando 90 (Mominul Haque). in their allotted 20 overs. Mushfiqur Rahim joined Mo- Saif Hassan lbw b V. Fernando 0 To bat: Mehidy Hasan, Taijul Islam, Abu Jayed, Put in to bat first, Rajasthan minul at the crease. The duo Najmul Shanto c and b Kumara 163 , Ebadot Hossain. Mominul Haque c Thirimanne b De Silva 127 Bowling: Lakmal 31-12-74-0 (n3), Fernando didn’t have a great start as they Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Devdutt Padikkal celebrates his century with skipper Virat Kohli during the had a brief stand of 30 runs for Mushfiqur Rahim not out 43 28-8-75-2, Kumara 28-4-88-1 (w10), Mathews lost both openers Jos Buttler Vivo Indian Premier League 2021 match against Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai the fourth wickets before skip- not out 25 7-1-14-0, De Silva 27-1-112-1 (nb2), (8) and Manan Vohra (7) with- on Thursday. (BCCI/IPL) per Mominul departed after Extras: (b5, lb6, nb5, w10) 26 Hasaranga 33-2-94-0, Karunaratne 1-0-6-0. in the first four overs. scoring 127 runs. He smashed Total: (For 4 wickets, 155 overs) 474 Toss: Bangladesh. The fall of wickets did not Kane Richardson removed bat at number seven and along off 23 including two sixes. 11 boundaries in his innings. stop as David Miller too de- Samson (21) and broke the with Dube added 24 runs to- In the last over, Rajasthan Liton Das came in to bat while Kumara and Dhanan- front of the stumps as Sri Lan- parted on a two-ball duck. partnership in the eighth over. gether before the latter was lost Morris (10) and Chetan at six. Rahim and Das played jaya de Silva bagged one ka drew first blood. Pacer Mohammed Siraj picked Riyan Parag then joined sent back to the pavillion by Sakariya (0) but Shreyas Gopal cautiously and took the side wicket each. But Tamim Iqbal stabi- his second scalp of the day as Dube and the duo added 66 Richardson in the 16th over. added seven runs off four balls. to the 450-run mark. The duo The opening day was dom- lised Bangladesh’s innings af- he caught Miller in front of the runs off 39 balls for the fifth He played a knock of 46 off 32 For RCB, Siraj and Har- made sure that the side did inated by the Bangladesh bats- ter the loss of the first wicket, wickets. wicket. Dube looked in great balls. shal Patel bagged three wickets not lose any more wickets in men. hitting his 29th half-century Skipper Sanju Samson and touch and Parag supported him Chris Morris and Tewatia each. the day. Rahim remained un- Opting to bat first, Bang- in Test. Tamim departed af- Dube tried to pull together the nicely in the partnership. Par- steered the side to the 150-run With the win, RCB have beaten on 45 while Das is not ladesh suffered an early jolt ter scoring an attacking 90 in innings and added some quick ag’s 25-run stint was ended by mark. Tewatia’s wicket was moved to the top of the points out on 25. as they lost opener Saif Has- the 39th over. There on, it has runs for the fourth wicket. Harshal Patel in the 14th over. bagged by Siraj in the 19th table with four wins in four For Sri Lanka, Vishwa Fer- san in the second over. Vishwa been all about the Bangladesh The duo added 25 runs before Rahul Tewatia came in to over. He played a knock of 40 games. nando scalped two wickets Fernando trapped Hassan in batsmen.

Looking Ahead Atletico Madrid retake La Liga lead with win over Huesca

Mason hopeful Kane will be fit to face Man City in League Cup final DPA nandez. Barcelona Atletico doubled their London: Tottenham interim head coach Ryan Mason is hopeful Harry Kane will be fit for the League lead in the 80th minute when Cup final on Sunday. Kane missed Wednesday’s 2-1 win against Southampton with an ankle injury suf- Atletico Madrid restored Marcos Llorente won the ball fered against Everton on Friday and is in a race to make the Wembley showpiece against Manchester their three point lead at the back and unselfishly squared City. Mason says Kane will be doing all he can to be fit for the final. top of La Liga on Thursday for Yannick Carrasco to blast “With Harry it is just about taking it each day as it comes,” Mason said. “We know he is doing abso- with a 2-0 win over relegation- home from six yards out. lutely everything he can to be back out on the football pitch. “On Wednesday he wasn’t but hopefully by battling Huesca. ’s side are the end of the week we will know about bit more about that.” A lot has happened since Kane hobbled Angel Correa struck his top with 73 points from 32 off at Goodison Park on Friday night. Spurs joined the ill-fated European Super League on Sunday, then third goal in two games in the games, while the visitors are sacked Jose Mourinho on Monday, appointed the 29-year-old Mason until the end of the season and 39th minute to send Atletico 18th with 27, one from safety. then pulled out of the breakaway league following widespread criticism on Tuesday. ahead and they held on to Mason, who joined his boyhood club as an eight-year-old and made 70 appearances for them, is keen their advantage to edge back Atletico Madrid’s Argentine to reunite the club with its fans, some of who protested outside the stadium before the match against in front of rivals Real Ma- forward Angel Correa (2ndR) Southampton. He made a good start by delivering a home win that ensures Spurs are somehow still drid, who beat Cadiz 3-0 on celebrates with teammates in the race for the top four. They fell behind to Danny Ings’ opener before a second-half comeback was Wednesday. after scoring during the Span- sealed by goals from Gareth Bale and Son Heung Min. Next up is the chance to send himself into club The Argentine forward ish League match against SD folklore by ending a 13-year trophy drought against City at Wembley and he hopes the Saints win will turned well in the box but had Huesca at the Wanda Metro- build momentum. (DPA) the help of a deflection to beat politano stadium in Madrid on Huesca goalkeeper Alvaro Fer- Thursday. (AFP) 12 Friday, April 23, 2021 Islam

Determining the Last-Third Merits of Fasting Part of the Night Question: Assalam Alaykum. When exactly is asting is one of blessings of Allah be upon the range of time regarded as the last-third period the greatest and him, said: of the night most prescribed and recommended for most glorious acts “Every deed of the son of prayer answering? of worship that Adam will be given a ten-fold Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of draws one closer reward, up to seven hundred. the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of wor- Fto Allah, The Almighty. It is the Allah says: ‘Except fasting, for ship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu practice of the righteous and it is (exclusively) meant for ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. pious people, which purifies Me, and I (alone) shall reward The method of determining the last-third part of the soul and edifies one’s mor- for it…...” [Al-Bukhari and the night is to know the beginning of the night and its al character. It is the school of Muslim] end, and then divide it into three parts. The third part piety and the house of guid- Thus, Allah The Almighty that is before Fajr is the last-third part of the night. ance. Whoever enters it with chose fasting, from among all The beginning of the night begins at sunset and ends a true intention, following the the deeds, for Himself, due to at dawn (Fajr). This varies according to different times example of the Prophet, peace its honour in His sight, and of the year, sometimes the night is long and some- and blessings of Allah be upon since it is a secret between the times it is short. him, will come out of Rama- servant and his Lord, which no Shaykh Ibn Baaz, may Allah have mercy upon dan with it testifying that he one knows except Allah, The him, was asked in Majmoo’ Al-Fataawa: is upon the straight path, and Almighty. “It is mentioned in a Hadeeth, “Allah descends to will be among those who will Fasting is a means to attain the first heaven (sky) every night during the last-third be saved in this world and in the happiness of both abodes. of the night.” When does the last third of the night the Hereafter. Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be begin and when does it end? Little wonder then that one pleased with him, narrated He, may Allah have mercy upon him, answered: finds numerous texts in con- that the Prophet, peace and “There are many Mutawaatir narrations (Muta- nection with the merits of fast- blessings of Allah be upon waatir are Ahadeeth that are narrated by a group of ing, to clarify its impact and its him, said: “The fasting person narrators from a group of narrators, generation after great reward, and what is pre- rejoices twice: he rejoices at generation and so forth, and they are all trustworthy pared by Allah, The Almighty, the time of breaking his fast people and it is absolutely impossible for them to for those who observe it, to and he will rejoice when he agree on a lie) from the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi urge the Muslim to fast more meets his Lord.” [Al-Bukhari wa sallam, that confirm the descent of Allah, among often, and to make easy what- and Muslim] which is the saying of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi ever suffering and trouble he When he breaks his fast, wa salaam:” may endure in performing it. he rejoices in the favour con- “Our Lord descends to the first heaven every night It has been reported that ferred upon him by Allah, The at the last-third of the night and says: ‘Is there anyone fasting acts as a protective [Al-Bukhaari and Muslim] except them will enter. It will est means to obtain forgive- Almighty, that He has enabled who is invoking Me so that I may respond to his shield that saves the servant It is also reported that fast- be said: Where are those who ness for sins and removal of him to do this act of worship invocation? Is there anyone who is asking of Me, that I from Hellfire. It is narrated on ing is one of the gateways to used to observe fasts? They misdeeds. Abu Hurayrah, may perfectly, and in what Allah, may grant him his request? Is there anyone asking for the authority of Jaabir ibn ‘Ab- Paradise. It is narrated on the will get up, and none except Allah be pleased with him, nar- The Almighty, has made per- My forgiveness, so I may forgive him.’” [Muslim] dullaah, may Allah be pleased authority of Abu Umaamah, them will enter through it. Af- rated that the Prophet, peace missible for him of food and The beginning and end of the third (of the night) with him, that he said, “The may Allah be pleased with ter their entry the gate will be and blessings of Allah be upon drink, which had been forbid- differ according to the season. If the night is nine-hour Messenger of Allah, peace and him, that he said, “O Messen- closed and nobody will enter him, said: “He who observes den to him during his fast. long then the time of descent begins at the onset of blessings of Allah be upon ger of Allah! Enjoin upon me through it.” [Al-Bukhari and the fasts of Ramadan, out of When he meets his Lord, The the seventh hour until dawn comes. If the night is 12- him, said: “Verily, fasting is something wherewith Allah Muslim] sincere faith and expecting the Almighty, he will rejoice in re- hour long, then the last third begins at the beginning a protective shield therewith may benefit me.” He, peace It is further reported that reward from Allah, his previ- ceiving the reward of his fast- of the ninth hour (from sunset) until dawn comes, and a servant saves himself from and blessings of Allah be fasting will intercede on the ous sins will be forgiven.” [Al- ing in full at a time he will be so on, depending on how long or short the night is in Hellfire.” [Ahmad] upon him, said: “I advise you Day of Judgment for the one Bukhari and Muslim] in the direst need of it. each place. And Allah is the One who grants guid- It also diminishes and dis- to stick to fasting, for there is who performs it. ‘Abdullah That is out of faith in the Among the merits of fast- ance.” [End of quote] ciplines the strength of sexual nothing like it.” [An-Nasaa’i] ibn ‘Amr ibn Al-‘Aas, may Al- fact that Allah, The Almighty, ing is that the unpleasant Allah knows best. desire. That is why the Mes- Here, the Messenger of Allah, lah be pleased with him, nar- enjoined fasting upon him, breath coming from the mouth senger of Allah, peace and peace and blessings of Allah be rated that the Prophet, peace and expecting the reward for of the fasting person, as a re- blessings of Allah be upon upon him, clarifies that there and blessings of Allah be upon that fasting from Allah, The sult of the stomach being emp- him, guided the youth who is nothing like fasting to draw him, said: “Verily, fasting Almighty. ty, is sweeter in the sight of Al- Breast-feeding and Fasting could not afford marriage to the servant near his Lord, The and the Qur’an will intercede Huthayfah ibn Al-Yamaan, lah than the scent of musk. As fast in order to diminish their Exalted, The Almighty. for the servant on the Day of may Allah be pleased with detestable as this smell might Question: I have a seven-month-old baby who I sexual desires. It is narrated Furthermore, the Prophet, Judgment. Fasting will say: him, narrated that the Proph- seem to people, it is pleasant to breastfeed. Since I started fasting, the milk started on the authority of ‘Abdullah peace and blessings of Allah be ‘O Lord! I prevented him from et, peace and blessings of Al- Allah, The Almighty, because it to go and every time that I breastfeed I feel dizzy so ibn Mas‘ood, may Allah be upon him, said that in Paradise, food, drink and sexual desires lah be upon him, said: “The ensues from worship and obe- I just stay in bed all day long. I would like to know pleased with him, that he said, there is a gate exclusive to the during the day. So, please, ac- man’s trial in his family, prop- dience, and is evidence of the if it is a good enough reason to stop fasting and to “The Messenger of Allah, peace fasting persons, through which cept my intercession for him.’ erty, children and neighbour great position of fasting in the return those missed days after I stop breastfeeding. and blessings of Allah be upon none save them will enter. The Noble Qu’ran will say: ‘O is removed by prayer, fasting sight of Allah, The Almighty. Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord him, said: “O young people! Sahl ibn Sa’d, may Allah Lord! I prevented him from and charity.” [Al-Bukhari and These are some of the of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of Whoever can marry should be pleased with him, narrated sleep at night. So, please, Muslim] merits and effects of fasting, worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, peace marry, as it helps to lower that the Prophet, peace and accept my intercession for The reward of fasting is and they, all together, bring and blessings of Allah be upon him, is His slave and one’s gaze and protects one’s blessings of Allah be upon him, him.’” He (the Prophet, peace unlimited, boundless; for the one to the very end for which Messenger. A breast-feeding woman, who fears for private parts, and whoever is said: “There is a gate in Para- and blessings of Allah be upon fasting person is given his it has been ordained, which herself or for her baby and herself, can break the not able to marry should fast, dise called Ar-Rayyaan and him) said: “Then, they will be reward without reckoning. is to obtain piety, thereby at- fast and she has to make up the missed days later. as this helps him to protect his those who observe fasts will permitted to intercede.” [Ah- Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be taining the good pleasure of The Prophetpeace and blessings of Allah be upon private parts (from committing enter through it on the Day of mad] pleased with him, narrated Allah in this world and in the him, said: “Allah has relieved the travellers of fasting illegal sexual intercourse).” Judgment through which none Fasting is one of the great- that the Prophet, peace and Hereafter. and half of the prayer, and the pregnant and breast- feeding women of the fast.” [Ahmad, and others] Allah Says (what means): {…So whoever among you is ill or on a journey [during them] then an equal number of days [are to be made up] …} [Qur’an 2:184] If such a woman fears only for the baby, then she I ngratitude Towards Parents has to pay an expiation (i.e. feeding a poor person) in addition to making up the missed days at later date. This rule is based on the narration of Ibn ‘Abbaas, ay not to them a word of “uff,” and do not repel them but speak hands possess. Indeed, Allah does not ing undutiful to them).” [Muslim] may Allah be pleased with him, who said concerning contempt nor repel them, to them a noble word. And lower to like those who are self-deluding and Acts of kindness we can do for the verse (which means): {… And upon those who are but address them in terms them the wing of humility out of mercy boastful.} [Qur’an 4:36] our parents after their death able [to fast, but with hardship] a ransom [as substi- of honor.” [Qur’an 17:23] and say, “My Lord, have mercy upon Since the Qur’an tells us to be good A man of the tribe of Salamah came tute] of feeding a poor person [each day]…} [Qur’an In Islam, it is obliga- them as they brought me up [when I to a stranger, then how can we even to Prophet Muhammad, peace and 2:184] tory“S for us to show kindness, respect was] small.” [Qur’an 17:23-24] think of disrespecting our parents? blessings of Allah be upon him, and This is a concession for the elderly as they can- and obedience to our parents. The Be grateful to parents but do not Evidence from the Hadeeth said: ‘O Messenger of Allah! Is there not fast. They are to break the fast and feed one poor position of parents, and the mutual obey them if they strive to make you Let us now see what Prophet Mu- any kindness left that I can do to my person each day. Pregnant or breast-feeding women, obligations and responsibilities, have associate anything with Allah. hammad, may Allah exalt his mention, parents after their death?’ He replied: if they fear for their children can do likewise’. [Abu been addressed in Islam in great de- Allah also Says (what means): said about parents in the authentic ‘Yes, you can invoke blessings on Daawood] tail. In fact, kindness and obedience is “... Be grateful to Me and to your Ahadeeth (narrations). them, forgiveness for them, fulfil their Imaam Al-Khattaabi, may Allah have mercy upon so strongly emphasised that Allah has parents; to Me is the [final] destina- Anas, may Allah be pleased with promises and pledges (to do righteous him, said: “Pregnant and breast-feeding women linked showing gratitude to one’s par- tion. But if they endeavour to make him, narrated from Prophet Muham- deeds), maintain ties with kinfolk for have to feed a poor person along with making up the ents with showing gratitude to Allah. you associate with Me that of which mad, peace and blessings of Allah the mere reason of being dutiful to missed days because they break the fast due to oth- In the Noble Qur’an, Almighty Allah you have no knowledge, do not obey be upon him, what he said about the them (i.e. parents), and honour their ers; i.e. fear for their children.” Therefore, if you fear Says (what means): them but accompany them in [this] major sins. He (the Prophet) said: friends.’ [Abu Daawood] for yourself then you may break your fast and should “And We have enjoined on man (to world with appropriate kindness ‘Associating anyone (or anything) The High Status given to Mothers make it up later and you are not obliged to pay an be good) to his parents: in travail upon and follow the way of those who turn with Allah, undutifulness to parents, A man came to the Prophet, peace expiation for it. The ruling is the same if you fear for travail did his mother bear him, and in back to Me [in repentance]. Then to killing a person and false utterance.’ and blessings of Allah be upon him, yourself and for your child too as understood from years twain was his weaning: (hear the Me will be your return, and I will in- [Muslim] and asked him for permission to fight your question. But if you only fear for your child and command), “Show gratitude to Me and form you about what you used to do. One of the dearest deeds to Allah is in Jihaad. The Prophet, peace and you break the fast for that reason, then you should to your parents: to Me is (your final) [And Luqman said], “O my son, in- being good and dutiful to parents. blessings of Allah be upon him, asked make up the missed days afterwards and pay the return.” [Qur’an 31:14] deed if it [i.e. a wrong] should be the ‘Abdullaah Ibn Mas’ood, may Allah him if he had a mother, and when he expiation. Allah Knows best. Sadly, we are living at a time when weight of a mustard seed and should be pleased with him, narrated: I asked replied affirmatively, he, peace and children speak disrespectfully to their be within a rock or [anywhere] in the Prophet, peace and blessings of Al- blessings of Allah be upon him, said: parents and about their parents is the the heavens or in the earth, Allah lah be upon him, “Which deed is the “Stay with her, for Paradise is at her norm rather than the exception. How- will bring it forth. Indeed, Allah is dearest to Allah?” He replied, “To offer feet (i.e. she is the way leading to it).” ever, Islam places great emphasis on Subtle and Acquainted.} [Qur’an the prayers at their early stated fixed [Ahmad] respectful and considerate behaviour 31:14-16] times.” I asked, “What is next (in good- Summary to even our enemies, so to not uphold These verses make it clear that we ness)?” He replied, “To be good and Sometimes we may take our par- the obligations laid down by Allah to must honour our parents, appreciate dutiful to your parents” [Al-Bukhari] ents for granted and overlook their “Beware of extravagance in the our parents is actually one of the ma- their sacrifices and efforts for us, and Being dutiful to parents is one of importance. As Muslims, we should jor sins. do our best for them. This is required the keys to enter Paradise. constantly be alert to guard ourselves Religion: It has caused the people Evidence from the Qur’an regardless of whether they are Mus- Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be from sins; however, are we guard- – [Al-Bukhari] There is evidence in the Qur’an lims or not. pleased with him, narrated that the ing ourselves from one of the biggest before you to perish.” that we have to treat parents with hon- Be good to parents and every- Prophet Muhammad, peace and bless- major sins. Are we honouring and re- our and speak to them graciously and one whom you meet ings of Allah be upon him, said: “Let specting our parents as per their right? with humility. Allah Says (what means): {Wor- him be humbled into dust; let him be Or are we neglecting one of the dearest Allah Says (what means): ship Allah and associate nothing with humbled into dust; let him be hum- deeds to Allah? “And your Lord has decreed that Him and to parents do good and to bled into dust. It was said: O Allah’s Right now the choice is ours! you not worship except Him, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, the Messenger, who is he? He said: He We ask Allah the Most High, the parents, good treatment. Whether one near neighbour, the neighbour farther who accompanies either of his parents All-Powerful, to teach us that which or both of them reach old age [while] away, the companion at your side, the during their old age or one of them, will benefit us and to benefit us by that with you, say not to them [so much as], traveller and those whom your right but he does not enter Paradise (by be- which we learn. Nation Friday, April 23, 2021 13 Green transportation to help Qatar host first carbon-free World Cup 2022 By 2022, Kahramaa intends to install between 200 and 500 charging points for electric vehicles in strategic locations

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tar 2022 being a compact tour- the transportation backbone system. Designed to provide DOHA nament, fans arriving in 2022 of Qatar 2022. It directly con- increased passenger capacity will only have one return plane nects the airport with five Qa- compared to traditional tran- To mark Earth Day 2021, journey, which will significant- tar 2022 stadiums, with the sit style buses, BRT is a rail- the Supreme Committee for ly reduce overall carbon emis- remaining tournament venues less system that is essentially Delivery & Legacy (SC) high- sions [compared to previous reachable via a combination a crossover between buses and lighted the projects which will tournaments].” of metro and bus services. The trams. help reduce the country’s car- metro system is efficient, elec- In addition, the Lusail Bus bon footprint and achieve its Hamad International tric and utilises regenerative Depot will become one of the goal of staging the first car- Airport braking systems which help to biggest in the world, where bon-neutral World Cup. More than 1 million fans reduce the carbon footprint. In electricity for bus charging will are expected to arrive at addition, all the metro stations be generated by solar panels. Qatar will provide safe, Hamad International Airport are designed and operated un- The electric buses charged by reliable and accessible trans- during the World Cup. The der green building certification solar energy will not emit any portation solutions during the airport is recognised as one of – ensuring their green creden- other emissions. After Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022™. In the most sustainable in the re- tials. 2022, this fleet will replace the addition, the country has im- gion after retaining its Level 3 The metro is supported by old buses, ensuring a legacy of plemented a host of sustain- Airport Carbon Accreditation tram systems in the vicinity of modern and green buses. able projects which will reduce (ACA). The ACA is the only in- two tournament venues: Lusail the environmental impact and stitutionally-endorsed, global Stadium, which will host ten Electric cars, scooters provide numerous legacy ben- carbon management certifica- matches during the tourna- and bicycles efits. tion programme for airports ment, including the final, and Qatar is also stepping up its worldwide. In addition, the , which will host plans to encourage people to Compact tournament airport recently joined a lo- matches up to the quarter-fi- use electric cars. KAHRAMAA Along with hosting the first cal campaign called Tarsheed nals stage. These rapid transit is planning to set up between World Cup in the Middle East which led to increasing the air systems support Qatar’s sus- 200 and 500 charging points and Arab world, Qatar will conditioning temperature by tainability goals and ensure for electric cars by 2022. They stage the most compact edition 1C during the winter period both Lusail and Education City will be located at strategic loca- of the tournament in modern – an initiative which reduced are connected and accessible, tions, including malls, residen- history. Sixty-four matches carbon emissions by approxi- while offering a transport op- tial areas, stadiums, parks and over 28 days will take place in mately 1,000 tons. Run by tion that reduces vehicle use government offices. close proximity, with the maxi- the Qatar General Electricity and associated emissions. And while people get used mum travel distance between & Water Corporation (KAH- to electric cars, Qatar has also of environmentally-friendly Cup is of utmost importance globally-recognised sustain- stadiums just 75km. One of the RAMAA), Tarsheed promotes Fuel-efficient buses introduced a large fleet of transport systems featuring to us. We are working in close ability measures – to provide major environmental benefits the efficientuse of water and A fleet of new buses are also electric scooters and bicycles uninterrupted tracks for bicy- coordination with our national solutions for the 22nd host na- of Qatar 2022 is the elimina- electricity in Qatar. boosting Qatar’s public trans- which people can hire. These cles, electronic scooters and partners to deliver a system tion of the World Cup. tion of domestic flights during port infrastructure. About 20% are available at a number of buses, we will also contribute that will be a joy for all to use.” “The compact nature and the tournament. Public transport of the buses are electric, with walking locations, including to the legacy of this country, as One of those national part- clean transport solutions play “Using our environmental- Mass public transport will the remainder diesel fuelled the , and will future generations of residents ners is Ashghal, Qatar’s public a key role in delivering on our ly-friendly transportation sys- help fans get around during with a Euro 5 emissions stand- allow fans to enjoy the mild and citizens make use of these works and infrastructure agen- promise of a carbon-neutral tems, such as the , the World Cup. The new Doha ard, which emits much less weather conditions expected systems long after the World cy, which was responsible for FIFA World Cup in 2022,” said light rail trams and fuel-effi- Metro, in addition to tram and pollution than regular vehicles. during the tournament. Cup.” delivering the modern trans- the SC’s Sustainability Direc- cient buses, will greatly reduce bus services, will help fans Qatar is also planning to intro- Al Zarraa continued: “Pro- portation design and construc- tor, Eng. Bodour Al Meer. “The overall carbon emissions,” said travel seamlessly between ho- duce an innovative, modern Legacy viding safe, efficient and clean tion. Ashghal used the latest green transportation plans will Thani Al Zarraa, the SC’s Mo- tels, stadiums and tourist at- and environmentally-friendly Al Zarraa said: “By devel- transport solutions for all visi- technology and coordination benefit the event and our na- bility Director. “And due to Qa- tractions. The metro will be electric bus rapid transit (BRT) oping a fully holistic network tors to Qatar during the World – along with compliance to tion for many years to come.”

80 percent of educational, admin Ministry conducts draw to lease shops personnel in schools vaccinated in Abu Nakhla’s new camel market QNA with the Aswaq for Food Facil- good investment by granting doha ities Management Company, a an appropriate rental price Hassad Food Company sub- while adhering to some con- The Ministry of Commerce sidiary, and in coordination ditions and considerations and Industry’s Permanent with the Ministry of Munici- that will maintain the conti- Committee for Central Markets pality and Environment. nuity and success of the mar- Management in collaboration There are 75 investment kets, while also allowing con- with the Aswaq for Food Facil- opportunities available in this sumers to obtain their basic ities Management Company, market, including camel pens, needs of services at competi- a Hassad subsidiary, and the fodder stores, and other stores tive prices. Ministry of Municipality and for various commercial activi- The ministry has also set Environment, held a public ties (veterinary clinic, trade in the operating and leasing cri- Dr Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, Undersecetetary of the Ministry of draw for renting the shops of veterinary supplies, a store for teria and requirements for the Education and Higher Education the new camel market in Abu selling animal supplies and lease period to be two years Nakhla area, and announced tools, a supermarket, and a and renewed for a similar pe- Continued from page 1  for a teacher with COVID-19, the names of the winning restaurant). riod. It also said that a guar- referring to the teacher’s ill- investor. The draw was con- The market also includes a antee check for one month of He said the ministry has ness period, which is consid- ducted using visual communi- camel slaughterhouse, which the lease and 24 checks in the spared no effort in provid- ered an exceptional sick leave cation technology. The MoCI confirmed that Central Markets Manage- will be run by the Widam name of Aswaq for Food Fa- ing vaccination to prevent the and no part of the teacher’s The number of commer- the public draw was based on ment, Aswaq for Food Facili- Food Company, as well as a cilities Management must be spread of the virus among salary is deducted even if he/ cial activities offered in the the principles of transparency ties Management will commu- room for pens and shops own- presented upon contracting teachers. He said almost 80 she misses a week or 14 days market reached about 7 di- and equal opportunities, and nicate with the draw winners ers and market visitors. All in order to be able to provide percent of the educational and or even more. verse activities, while the was carried out in accordance in order to sign contracts and dealers have access to a ser- products on a permanent ba- administrative staff in schools In the event that they are number of applications sub- with the previously approved inform them of the regulatory vice area. sis, as well as to ensure that the have been vaccinated. assigned to tasks during the mitted for investment op- controls and requirements, as list for the market’s operation. The Ministry confirmed commercial activity recorded in The school environment is leave, the headmaster of the portunities was 427, of which the names of the winners and Last March, the Commit- that it collaborated with As- the commercial register corre- comfortable and safe, and all school must address the hu- only 205 qualified to enter the substitutes for each activity tee announced investment op- waq to ensure great benefit sponds to the activity presented precautionary measures have man resources and the al- draw, while 222 applications were drawn. portunities to lease the stores for tenants and consumers in the case of merchants, and been applied, he added. lowances deducted will be were excluded for failing to According to the MoCI’s of the new camel market in the by establishing a mechanism that the trader has experience Dr Al Nuaimi said that no returned to the teacher, he meet the required conditions. Permanent Committee for Abu Nakhla, in cooperation that allows tenants to obtain with the activity. allowances will be deducted added 14 Friday, April 23, 2021 The Last Word QU promotes body positivity among female students

Tribune News Network professor of Public Health, were multi-faceted concept that en- inclusivity which is focused on to stick their photo, and write Doha supported by a QU Student Re- compasses body acceptance, rejecting the idealising or pa- three things they are grateful search Grant to evaluate the ac- body appreciation, and body thologising of specific weights, for about their body. They were (QU) tivity using a mix of methods in- love, and adaptive approaches and to provide an alternative asked to place the postcard Public Health students re- cluding an online questionnaire protective of health and wellbe- outcome for a practice steeped somewhere they could see it cently conducted a promotion and interview. The evaluation ing.” in fear and anxiety for many each day. activity focused on ‘Health at demonstrated that body accept- The HAES is an example women.” The impact of the activ- Every Size (HAES)’ aimed at ance and appreciation increased of a weight-inclusive approach, At the second station, par- ity was profound for many of increasing body positivity and significantly after the event and which takes the focus away from ticipants were given a sticker 35 participants. At the 10 week reducing internalised weight- were sustained at the 10-week weight and towards health and with the same affirmation/s, follow up, one participant com- based oppression among fe- follow up. wellbeing. The HAES approach and asked to place it on their mented: “It made me reflect male students. The results Dr Lily explained, “Weight- supports processes that enhance chest or arm to reinforce and on what exactly I like about my have been published in the based oppression, including the health of all people, irrespec- extend the impact of the posi- body, and this reflection made prestigious journal ‘Body Im- negative attitudes about body tive of their body size or weight. weight. tions such as amazing, beautiful, tive affirmation, and to display me realize that I don’t appreci- age’, the highest-ranking jour- weight and harassment, stigma It does not contend that people Over 100 students partici- glorious, wonderful and awe- to other participants a wide ate my body enough and I need- nal in the field of body image. and discrimination based on are healthy at any size; instead pated in the activity, which in- some. Students could choose variety of complements. At the ed to do something about it.” Senior students from the body weight, is a widespread the approach contends that volved four stations. The first between English and ver- third station, participants had Another participant com- QU Department of Public phenomenon that leads to con- people at any size can be em- station involved participants sions, and many students chose their instant photo taken with mented, “I now appreciate my Health, Sana Elashie and Ha- siderable distress and poor powered to focus on improving stepping on a ‘Yay!Scale’ which both. Hanaa Ahmed explained: the sticker/s clearly visible. At body more than ever, and I naa Ahmed, under the supervi- health and wellbeing outcomes. their health by adopting behav- is a scale where the numbers are “We used the Yay!Scale to high- the fourth station, participants thank god for giving me this sion of Dr Lily O’Hara, associate Conversely, body positivity is a iors that are not focused on body replaced with positive affirma- light the principle of weight were given a postcard on which body.” ‘Ramadan in the time of Qatar University hosts webinar to strengthen children’s nutrition amid COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 wake-up call to Tribune News Network healthy eating habits, consum- Doha ing the correct diet and the de- velopment of a strong immune The Department of Hu- system that begins at a young reflect upon our purpose’ man Nutrition at the College age is crucial to deter health risks of Health Sciences, member related to various diseases and Dr Omar Suleiman encour- of the QU-Health at Qatar their causes, including viruses. ages young people to dedicate University (QU), organised Teaching assistants at the themselves to change that the Smart Start programme Department of Human Nutri- comes from the heart during throughout the spring semes- tion emphasised the importance special online edition of QF ter. Smart Start is a nutrition of including all food groups in dialogue platform education programme pro- the meal to boost immunity. The moting healthy lifestyle and webinar provided many tips to Tribune News Network targeting schoolchildren in schedule meals, prepare lunch Doha Qatar.The COVID-19 pandemic boxes, engage daily fun activities has shifted dietary and lifestyle and offered specialised strate- Against the backdrop of habits of many families. The gies designed to deal with picky COVID-19, Ramadan should Dr Omar Suleiman Moderator Shaymaa Ziara poor diet quality and sedentary eaters. Moreover, virtual fun be a time for people to think lifestyle acquired may affect the activities for kids were included deeply about “the life we want to to go to, what type of impact reservoir you can give to the rest immune system and the disease Children participate in the Smart Start programme. in the program such as my plate live” and “the impact we want to we want to leave behind, and of the world. Never neglect your- susceptibility. The programme activities, matching and guess- leave behind”, a leading Ameri- what type of deeds we want to self in pursuit of the betterment aimed to emphasise the impor- teachers and administrators port the immune system and ing games and solving a maze. can Muslim scholar, writer and see ahead of us. It’s an oppor- of society, because by bettering tance of kids’ nutrition and intro- in several public and private the importance of adopting a “The webinar was very in- civil rights leader has told a tunity for us to really take a step yourself, you better society.” duce the parents to the impor- schools in Qatar. In addition, healthy and active lifestyle to formative. It emphasized the special edition of Qatar Foun- back; a wake-up call to be more The Ramadan edition of the tance of applying healthy eating the kids enjoyed numerous ac- strengthen the immune system. importance of nutrition in dation’s (QF) Education City intentional. Education City Speaker Series habits and active lifestyle among tivities and watched an animat- Many factors can weaken the boosting the immunity during Speaker Series. “Don’t be unhappy about – a Qatar Foundation platform their children’s daily routine. It ed video about food groups and immune system such as an in- the pandemic and gave us new Dr Omar Suleiman, founder what you don’t have in this life for dialogue that brings together also explained strategies to boost healthy eating habits virtually complete diet, an unorganised ideas to incorporate healthy eat- and president of the Yaqeen In- – Ramadan should teach us experts and thought-leaders to children’s immunity and impor- with their schoolteachers. sleep pattern, exposure to pol- ing habits. Our kids enjoyed the stitute for Islamic Research and that. There are people in this discuss key themes and topics tance of staying active during the Many school staff, parents lution, and a lack of fresh air or activities with their schoolteach- professor of Islamic Studies at world who don’t have anything shaping the world – also saw pandemic, while introducing the and children from different sunlight. The immune system ers, learned about different food Southern Methodist University to break their fast with. So we Dr Suleiman encourage young kids to heathy eating. schools attended the webinar. protects the human body from groups and the importance of in the US, shared his thoughts should live a more purposeful people to commit themselves to The series of virtual webi- The symposium discussed sev- pathogenic microbes such as eating healthy and being active,” on how the reflection that the life, and COVID-19 has taught being drivers of change. He said: nars targeted parents, school- eral main areas: foods that sup- bacteria and viruses. Learning parents said. holy month enables can be a us to prioritize and think about “One thing you learn from peo- catalyst for lasting change based what our blessings actually are, ple who are productive is they on values. He was participating what we actually want to keep started young and kept going – in a virtual discussion that drew with us, and what will transpire when you are young, it is the per- more than 12,000 viewers from into something meaningful for fect chance to dedicate yourself; Qatar, the region and around us going forward.” don’t wait until you are older.” Indian Navy’s ‘INS Tarkash’ arrives in Qatar the world. Speaking about where And he told the online au- He described COVID-19 as change comes from, Dr Sulei- dience: “Your change should Tribune News Network “a wake-up call for us to take man said: “It starts not just with be sincere, and your desire for Doha a step back and reflect on the you, but with a very particular change should come from the meaning and purpose of life”, part of you – your heart. If your right place. With India and Qatar enjoy- while also explaining why the heart is good, the entire body be- “Too many times, we con- ing excellent bilateral relations, desire for change should come comes good, and the rest of your flate influence with impact. multi-faceted and growing co- from the heart, be sincere and actions follow suit. Make sure your desire for operation, Indian Navy’s West- be intended to create benefit and “You then bring this into change is not a desire to be seen ern Fleet Ship ‘INS Tarkash’ ar- impact rather than influence. your home, and then you have as a change-maker, because of- rived in Qatar on Thursday. “Anything that reminds us societal change – it comes from ten people package righteous- ‘Tarkash’, the second ship of the fragility of this world, or a family, because a community ness into the desire to be vali- of the Teg Class stealth frigates, our own vulnerability, is an op- is made of families and, if you dated by other people. Influence is commanded by Captain Hap- portunity to cling to that which think about the most transform- should come as a result of im- py Mohan and forms part of is permanent and meaningful,” ative communities in history, pact, but not be a cover for what the Western Naval Command. said Dr Suleiman, who is also that transformation was started is actually not impactful at all. With an overall length of 125 Indian Navy’s Western Fleet Ship ‘INS Tarkash’ the resident scholar of the Val- by just one or two families who “Make sure that, as you seek m, width of 15.5 m and a stand- ley Ranch Islamic Center and got together and started to build to go forward, anything you do ard displacement of over 3,300 interaction with the Gulf and bassy said. tion between India and Qatar is Co-Chair Emeritus of Faith For- something and impact and af- that is public is matched by an tonnes, the ship is capable of Qatar in particular. The Indian The Indian Navy has close demonstrated by the high-level ward Dallas at Thanks-Giving fect change in their society. increase in private devotion. speeds in excess of 31 knots. Navy has multi-dimensional and friendly ties with all navies visits, training of naval officers, Square, a multi-faith coalition “Change starts inward, then The more you teach, the more In a press statement, the capability comprising air- in the Gulf. The Indian Naval port visits by naval ships and for peace and justice, in a ses- goes outward – but never forget you need to be learning. The Embassy of India in Doha said craft carriers, modern ships, ships have been involved in joint exercises. sion titled Crafting a Lifetime the inward. You never get to a more you preach, the more you that it deeply appreciates the submarines, aircraft and ma- combating piracy off the coast “The visit of INS Tarkash of Change from a Month of point where you are no longer need to practice. The more you support of the Government of rine commandos. A notable of Somalia since October, 2008 would further strengthen the Reflection. developing yourself personally, are seen by other people do- Qatar and Qatar Amiri Navy feature of the Indian Navy’s and has also been supporting deep-rooted bonds of friend- “I think it’s a time for us to where you can preach but not ing good, the more you need to in arranging the visit of Indian force structure is the fact that safety and security of maritime ship between India and Qatar, be heightened in our awareness practice. You have to think of be seen only by Allah to be do- Naval ships. the overwhelming majority trade in the Gulf region under and defence cooperation be- of what type of life we want to your heart as your spiritual reser- ing good. Your devotion should “India has an ancient mar- of its ships are designed and operation ‘Sankalp’ since 2019. tween the two countries,” the live, what type of life we want voir that you feed, and with that match your growth.” itime tradition and maritime constructed in India,” the em- The growing naval coopera- embassy added. Sustainability to take centre stage at Education City Golf Club

Tribune News Network tal impact even more. The MSEM programme at Libi Newell, Tournament Doha Michael Braidwood, gen- HBKU is a collaboration with Support for GEO Foundation, eral manager, ECGC, a mem- the University of South Carolina; said: “We are delighted to see Sustainatbility is to be ber of Qatar Foundation (QF), it is the first master’s degree in the partnership between HBKU at the heart of the Commercial said: “Education City Golf sport and entertainment man- and the Commercial Bank Qa- Bank Qatar Masters. Club is committed to sustain- agement in Qatar and one of tar Masters, and look forward Golf tournaments are in- ability, ensuring it is a key only a few in the MENA region. to working with both as the creasingly focusing on best pillar in the organization. We Students in the programme are tournament’s sustainability practices for sustainability in strive to embrace sustain- trained and prepared for man- program develops.” order to reduce their carbon ability in all its forms – so- agement and leadership posi- To complete the study, the footprints. Efficiencies and cial, human, economical, and tions in the sports and entertain- HBKU students interviewed all waste reduction can be signifi- environmental. We now look ment industries. relevant suppliers, such as tem- cantly improved with effective to continue our commitment Several MSEM students, porary infrastructure, energy planning and close monitoring to sustainability with Hamad including three Qataris, con- and waste contractors, tourna- of branding, infrastructure and Bin Khalifa University.” ducted the research across ment organizers, and other rel- hospitality catering, not only as- For golf facility develop- golf’s three main sustainabil- evant stakeholders. On-site ob- sisting the tournament to oper- ment and operations, ECGC is ity themes – nature, resources, servations were also carried out ate and save costs, but also as- currently aligned with the GEO and community – in order to in accordance with strict social sisting from the start. Foundation for Sustainable able golf tournaments, with the ment, an audit was conducted in Sport and Entertainment Man- improve efficiencies.T he GEO distancing protocols. When fin- With next year’s event, Edu- Golf programs. Ultimately, the tournament becoming a GEO order to develop an action plan agement (MSEM) programme Foundation advised the stu- ished, the document will be used cation City Golf Club hopes to Commercial Bank Qatar Mas- certified tournament in the for the following year’s edition. at Hamad Bin Khalifa Univer- dents to focus their research on to develop the 2022 tournament emphasise the tournament’s ters hopes to meet the inter- coming years. It was carried out by students sity (HBKU), which is also a the key areas of impact through- concept, with a focus on improv- positive social and environmen- national standard for sustain- During the 2021 tourna- from the Master of Science in member of QF. out the tournament. ing sustainable practices.