Emblem Simplified but Expressive, Say Football and Sports Officials in Qatar
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Inspired Nadal storms into quarter-final at US Open PAGE 14 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2019 Emblem simplified but expressive, say football and sports officials in Qatar TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Qatar’s vision of the World and appreciated the great ef- digital presentation. DOHA Cup and the importance of the forts made to highlight the Al Khulaifi stressed that Arab symbolism of the event. work, which is a clear and the launch of the logo is an ATAR’S local football Ballan added that the sustainable Qatari footprint important message for the and sports adminis- logo carried a great mean- in the history of football. peace-loving world. “The trators welcomed the ing from Qatar to the world Ali al Naimi, former vice- beautiful thing is that the Qlaunch of FIFA World through the Arab shawl, president of Al Rayyan club, world joins us in this excit- Cup 2022 Qatar em- which means more than the said that he is very proud of ing event, especially with blem on Tuesday which saw oriental inscriptions that the just unveiled emblem for the start of qualifying for the the world come aglow with the adorn the wool shawl. FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar. World Cup 2022, which in- insignia at precisely 20:22hrs “Qatar with its creative He pointed out that the dicates the countdown to the Doha Time. touch in organising tourna- slogan of the World Cup is World Cup in Qatar.” Celebrating the occasion, ments can present the Arab linked to Qataris and the na- Also commending the Hani Talib Ballan, CEO of culture to the world through tional heritage. “The logo is occasion was Qatar Shoot- Qatar Stars League (QSL), Qatari thought and the daz- simplified but expressive and ing and Archery Association congratulated His Highness zling elements that it excels we are all proud of what we President Ali Mohammed al the Emir Sheikh Tamim in would provide an organi- have achieved so far,” he said. Kuwari, who said the launch bin Hamad al Thani on the sational legacy for future Al Naimi added that the of the emblem was another beautiful unveiling of the generations,” he said. world is with Qatar in this milestone for the nation and official logo for FIFA World He also praised the great historic celebration attract- The emblem’s design embodies the vision of the region. Cup 2022 Qatar. Arab depth represented by ing attention of the people “The world-wide launch He said that the insignia Qatar in revealing the of- all across. “The strategic an event that connects and engages the entire of the FIFA World Cup Qatar was elegant and embodies ficial logo of the World Cup places and the presence of emblem is a proud moment for large audiences for the an- world, while also featuring striking elements of us, the region and all sports- MADRID nouncement of the emblem lovers. The mega event is not confirmed the great im- local and regional Arab culture and allusions just for Qatar but also for the portance of the event,” he region and the Arab world. stressed. to the beautiful game We hope that the World Cup Al Naimi also praised the will contribute towards build- date chosen by the Projects ing bridges of communica- and Inheritance Commit- tor Estad Al Doha and Doha pation of many Arab and for- the world. tion between our region and tee for the unveiling of the Stadium Plus, extended his eign countries has dimensions The method of launching the world. With a sustainable emblem, which had many greetings to the officials of the of the value of the historical was beautiful and simplified, development of the sporting meanings as being the same Projects and Inheritance Com- event and the participation of including the requirements infrastructure being ensured, number and the date of the mittee on the quality of the the masses in these countries of FIFA and free of person- the 2022 World Cup would start of the World Cup. ceremony and the date they with Qatar, besides the follow- alities, which is like a decen- undoubtedly be an amazing Majed al Khelaifi, edi- chose. He said that the partici- up by millions of audiences in tralized celebration and the event,” he said. BAGHDAD BUENOS AIRES KUWAIT BEIRUT Sports Wednesday, September 4, 2019 13 Underdogs hoping to make fast start as Asia’s road to 2022 World Cup resumes REUTERS HONG KONG ASIA’S lesser lights will look to steal a march on their more illustrious rivals on Thursday when the second round of the continent’s qualifying campaign for the 2022 World Cup begins in 16 Early chance Uzbekistan coach Hector Cuper. With the top seeds in each of the eight groups – including tures Thailand, Vietnam, In- World Cup regulars such as donesia and Malaysia. South Korea, Japan, Australia China should be strong and Iran – not commencing enough to secure a way out their campaigns until next of Group A, where they are Tuesday, the nations looking joined by Syria, the Philip- to usurp the established pines, Guam and the Maldives. order have an early Jordan will present the opportunity to make a mark. biggest threat to Australia in Group B, which also includes Chinese Taipei, Nepal and Ku- cities around the region. wait, with Iran’s meeting with With the top seeds in each Iraq the highlight of a Group C of the eight groups – including Uzbekistan Uzbekistan are among those hoping to mount a challenge for one of the four guaranteed berths at the finals in Qatar. that also features Hong Kong, World Cup regulars such as Bahrain and Cambodia. South Korea, Japan, Australia who went close to sealing a opponent who will be trying across the eight groups also Cuper said. - and 11th in total - while the World Cup hosts Qatar and Iran – not commencing place at the 2006 finals in Ger- to take advantage of playing in advancing. “In theory, Saudi Arabia Japanese are also a dominant feature in the qualifiers, which their campaigns until next many, start their latest attempt front of their fans. The 12 teams will be drawn may seem to be the main con- force, having played at every also double up as eliminators Tuesday, the nations looking in Palestine and the Argentine “Moreover, playing on an into two groups of six, with tender to win the group as they tournament since 1998. for the 2023 Asian Cup, and to usurp the established order believes a winning start will artificial pitch is always un- the top two teams certain of a were in the first pot during the Australia, too, are one of have been drawn in Group E have an early opportunity to stand his team in good stead. pleasant for players who are place at the finals. draw, but now they need to the powerhouses of the region, with Bangladesh, India, Oman make a mark. “It’s always very impor- not accustomed to playing on Uzbekistan share their prove it on the pitch also.” booking their place at each and Afghanistan. Uzbekistan are among tant to start with three points, this kind of surface conditions. group with five-time finalists The task facing the coun- World Cup since their second Japan being their cam- those hoping to mount a chal- because a favourable result But we are going to do every- Saudi Arabia as well as Pal- tries who are hoping to muscle qualification was sealed in paign against Myanmar next lenge for one of the four guar- will lay the foundation for the thing possible in order to get a estine, Yemen and Singapore, in on Asia’s established order Germany in 2006. Iran, mean- week in Group F, where Kyr- anteed berths at the finals next victories,” Cuper told the good result.” ensuring Cuper and his team is monumental. while, are aiming to qualify for gyzstan, Tajikistan and Mon- in Qatar, with former Egypt Asian Football Confedera- The first place finishers in will face a serious challenge in South Korea have the con- a third finals in a row and a golia will also play and South coach Hector Cuper signed up tion’s official website. each group is guaranteed to the attempt to progress to the tinent’s most impressive qual- fifth in total. Korea will go head-to-head to lead the country to a maiden “Talking about Palestine, advance to the next round of next round. ification record and are aim- The United Arab Emirates with North Korea in Group qualification. I should state that they are a Asia’s qualification campaign, “There is no team to be ing to secure an appearance at will be favourites to emerge H along with Turkmenistan, The Central Asian nation, really tough and aggressive with the four best runners-up underestimated in our group,” a 10th consecutive World Cup from Group G, which also fea- Lebanon and Sri Lanka. Day’s youthful Bangladesh eyeing World Cup upsets Bangladesh begin next stage of World Cup qualifying in Asia; Coach Jamie Day hoping his young After a seven-year hiatus, Indonesia return to World Cup qualifying on team open brightly away to Afghanistan, aiming to use qualifiers to build for the future Thursday against regional rivals Malaysia. AVING progressed Indonesia return to through the prelimi- Hnary stage, Bangla- desh begin their campaign in World Cup scene to Asia’s second qualifying round for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar™ in Afghanistan next face familiar foes Tuesday. And they are aiming to get off to a good start. REUTERS East Asian opposition, so To most observers, the HONG KONG when I saw the draw it was South Asian side start as un- double-edged for me.” derdogs in a group which AFTER a seven-year hiatus, Indonesia regularly face also features the likes of In- Indonesia return to World Cup off against the likes of Viet- dia, Oman and reigning Asian qualifying on Thursday against nam, Malaysia and Thailand champions Qatar.