Sports Sunday, April 11, 2021 15 International Centre for Sport Security joins International Day of Sport for Development and Peace activations TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA THIS year the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) was invited by its Unit- ed Nations’ partners to join various activations to mark the 6th of April, the Interna- tional Day of Sport for Devel- opment and Peace. In this framework, all ICSS entities including its ‘Save the Dream’ initiative took part in three high-level events on top- Forum hosted by Instituto Matiìas Romero of the Ministry of Foreign UN Webinar: Rebuilding Post-Pandemic Societies – Youth Using Sport ics concerning sport and its Webinar hosted by the Embassy of the State of Qatar in London. Affairs of Mexico. to Prevent and Counter Violent Extremism. vital role in building bridges, empowering communities and tributing to the recovery from for Development (QFFD), Qa- lent extremism, it is evident Mexico titled ‘Sport Diploma- part of culture. Regardless of The third activation of the fostering peace and develop- the pandemic and leveling the tar Charity (QC) and the ICSS that grassroots initiatives are cy and Cooperation for Peace the type and level of compe- day was a youth forum on the ment in disadvantaged com- playing field. in 2018, to promote peace and one of the key contributing and Development’. tition, sporting events bring topic ‘Rebuilding Post-Pan- munities and the society. As part of the first activa- development through sport factors that hold the power Taking part in the forum together large audiences from demic Societies: Youth Using Under the main theme tion, the ICSS intervened as a for the Internally Displaced to initiate the needed change Mohammed Hanzab, Founder diverse communities, regions, Sport to Prevent and Counter ‘Only Together’, the Interna- contributor during a round- People (IDPs) in Darfur. process in disadvantaged com- and Chairman, ICSS stated in religions and beliefs. Violent Extremism. tional Day of Sport for Devel- table webinar hosted by the Speaking at the panel, munities.” his remarks that “Sport can This provides a great plat- The event was co-organ- opment and Peace, the United Embassy of the State of Qatar Massimiliano Montanari, During the second activa- foster peace in the world’s form and an opportunity to ised by the ICSS and its UN Nations focused, inter alia, on in London, which featured, CEO, ICSS, said: “When we tion of the day, the ICSS took most divided places and con- disseminate messages of ac- Global Programme partners the impact of COVID-19 on among various other initia- talk about sport for develop- part in a forum hosted by In- tribute to reconciliation, unifi- ceptance, mutual respect, as a side event of the UN sport and the importance of tives, a joint project which was ment and peace, and sport as a stituto Matias Romero of the cation and integration. Sport- humility, compassion, and Economic and Social Council solidarity and cohesion in con- implemented by Qatar Fund tool for the prevention of vio- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of ing events are an important tolerance.” (ECOSOC). BUNDESLIGA Australian football icon Tim Cahill joins Aspire Academy as Chief Sports Officer TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA ASPIRE Academy, the world’s leading academy for youth sports development, have an- nounced the official joining of Australian football icon Timo- thy (Tim) Cahill as a new staff in the position of Chief Sports Officer. The retired Australian in- ternational, and all-time lead- ing goal scorer for the Australia national team, having scored 50 goals in 108 matches be- tween 2004 and 2018, had an outstanding global profession- al career - from Australia (Syd- ney United- Melbourne City) to the English Premier League (Millwall FC and Everton FC), (L-R) Bayern Munich’s French defender Tanguy Nianzou, Bayern Munich’s French defender Bouna Sarr and Union Berlin’s German midfielder from America’s MLS (NY Red Tim Cahill (left) at the Aspire Academy. Robert Andrich vie for the ball during their German first division Bundesliga match in Munich on Saturday. (AFP) Bulls) to China’s Super League (Shanghai Shenhua and Hang- zhou Greentown) and India Tim Cahill is the all-time leading goalscorer for the (Jamshedpur FC). Australia national team, having scored 50 goals in Cahill was the first Aus- 108 caps between 2004 and 2018. He was the first Injury-ridden Bayern tralian to score at a FIFA Australian to score at a FIFA World Cup. Cahill has World Cup. Prior to joining Aspire Acad- scored in three World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014) emy in his new role as a Chief and has scored the most goals by any Australian in Sports Officer, Cahill has been the World Cup with five goals. completing his UEFA Coach- concede late draw ing Licenses, as well as study- ing sports business and man- phase of growth as we forge Cahill commented on his agement at both Harvard and ahead with sport development appointment, “I’m excited and Josoor University. He has also in the country and interna- honoured to join Aspire, one undertaken commentary work tionally. We are confident that of the world’s leading sports to Union Berlin with BBC and Sky Sports cover- his impressive 21-year playing academies. I’ve been visiting ing the English Premier League. career in England, The United Aspire since my playing days DPA This forced coach Hansi But Flick explained after “The team really wanted Additionally, Cahill has States, China PR, India and with Everton and the Socceroos BERLIN Flick to rotate his team, giv- the game that “it was clear the win. We’re driven and you participated in some of Aspire Australia’s national team, as and have been constantly im- ing 20-year-old Tiago Dantas from the start that Kingsley could see that today. Overall it Academy coaching programs well as his passion and thirst pressed by its world-class inno- AN injury-ridden Bayern Mu- his first Bundesliga start and would only play 45 minutes.” was a good performance and over the past two years. to broaden his experiences in vation and competitiveness. I nich have conceded a late 1-1 21-year-old Josip Stanisic his “Boateng came off with some therefore it’s a deserved win. “We are delighted to have sports management, will un- am looking forward to contrib- draw to Union Berlin in the league debut. knee problems. Coman took We’re very pleased with the such an accomplished foot- doubtably bring added value uting to the success and growth Bundesliga on Saturday, while Bayern had trouble to a blow to the top of his fibula three points,” coach Julian baller on our team of experts. to our organization,” said Ivan of Aspire as well as developing 19-year-old Ansgar Knauff was break Union’s defence but did and had some issues. But I Nagelsmann said. We are very much looking for- Bravo, Aspire Academy Direc- my skills in sports management Borussia Dortmund’s hero in so when Jamal Musiala slotted don’t think it’s anything too Meanwhile, in the fight ward to Mr. Cahill’s contribu- tor General, in welcoming the as I embark on this exciting the 3-2 win over Stuttgart. the ball into the net following a bad,” he said. for third place, Frankfurt tion to Aspire Academy’s next Socceroos’ ex-captain. new chapter in my career.” Despite the setback, Bay- Thomas Mueller assist. Bayern lost the first leg beat Wolfsburg 4-3 in a thrill- ern still top the table but their However, Marcus Ingvart- game at home 3-2 to PSG. ing home game. Ridle Baku’s advantage was cut from seven sen rescued Union a point with Dortmund came from be- early opener for the guests to five points over second- a late goal in the 86th minute. hind to win at Stuttgart after was quickly followed by Daichi placed RB Leipzig, who beat “I think we were the bet- Sasa Kalajdzic opened the scor- Kamada’s equalizer. Milan made to sweat after Werder Bremen 4-1 with an ter side for most of the game ing for the hosts. Jude Bell- Luka Jovic put Frankfurt Alexander Sorloth brace. and deserved to win today,” ingham equalized and Marco ahead before Wout Weghorst Bayern were missing some Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer Reus put Dortmund ahead, levelled it up, but Andre Silva Ibrahimovic sent off for dissent usual starters due to injury said. “But that’s football, it’s a but Stuttgart levelled things up and Erik Durm secured the such as top striker Robert Le- pity that we didn’t get all three again with Daniel Didavi. victory for the home side. DPA wandowski, midfielder Leon points.” Ahead of the Cham- It was Knauff’s first ever Wolfsburg remain third BERLIN Goretzka, defenders Lucas pions League quarter-finals Bundesliga goal that secured and Frankfurt fourth, but Hernandez and Niklas Suele, second leg against Paris Saint- Dortmund the three points in now only one point behind TEN-MAN Milan were made to while Serge Gnabry is in quar- Germain, Bayern might have the 80th minute. their opponents. Elsewhere, sweat in their 3-1 win against antine after testing positive extra personnel problems. Leipzig celebrated the three Hertha Berlin played out a Parma at Stadio Ennio Tardini for coronavirus and Alphonso Kingsley Coman and Jerome points as they keep title hopes 2-2 draw with Borussia Moe- after having Zlatan Ibrahimov- Davies suspended. Boateng had to be subbed. alive with six games to go. nchengladbach. ic sent off for dissent as they tightened their grip on second place in Serie A.