FFOOTBALLOOTBALL | Page 3 CRICKET | Page 7 Qatar and Kohli’s absence Costa Rica will impact play out India, says 1-1 draw Langer Saturday, November 14, 2020 TENNIS Rabia I 28, 1442 AH Nadal desperate to GULF TIMES improve his record on indoor courts SPORT Page 4 FOCUS Doha 2030 aims to provide immediate legacy benefi ts HE Sheikh Joaan: Legacy has been firmly embedded in our bid as an absolute priority from the very beginning Doha 2030 CEO Jassim Rashid al-Buenain accompanies the OCA delegation on a tour of Qatar’s metro system. understanding. If we are awarded the full support of His Highness the Amir Yousef al-Obaidly, CEO of beIN honour of hosting the Asian Games and the State of Qatar. As this visit has Media Group, said: “We were de- Doha 2030 President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani interacts with members of the OCA Evaluation Committee. we would ensure a legacy that is felt shown, our bid brings together all lev- lighted to welcome the distinguished beyond Qatar. Doha 2030 will be a els of sport and society in Qatar and I delegation from the Olympic Coun- By Sports Reporter Asian sports’ recovery from the cur- cy has been fi rmly embedded in our bid Gateway to a brighter future for Asian would like to thank all our partners for cil of Asia (OCA) today in support of Doha rent Covid-19 pandemic. as an absolute priority from the very sport.” their ongoing support. Doha’s world-class Asian Games 2030 Harnessing the positive long-term beginning. From the onset, we have Doha 2030 also reinforced how its “But our bid is about more than just bid. We showcased the world-leading impact of hosting the Asian Games in looked at how the benefi ts we have en- infrastructure and major event deliv- Qatar’s priorities. It is about how Doha broadcasting facilities, technology, he Doha 2030 Asian Games 2006, Doha 2030 has developed a de- joyed from Doha 2006 can be translat- ery knowledge means it can provide 2030 can serve the priorities of the talent and reach that beIN has across Bid Committee yesterday tailed plan for a legitimate and sustain- ed, through Doha 2030, into long-term the certainty that is fundamental to its Asian NOCs. Thanks to the gift of the the entire 24-country Mena region – concluded its presentation to able legacy programme – Project Leg- benefi ts for Asia. ability to promise an enduring Asian 2006 Asian Games, Doha is uniquely which is second to none. the OCA Evaluation Commit- acy 21 – that will assist Asia’s NOCs “Our legacy plans are fully aligned legacy. This certainty was refl ected positioned to give back to the OCA “And we celebrated beIN’s long- Ttee with a commitment to providing a from next year, 2021, through to the with our nation’s social, economic and in Doha 2030’s fi nance presentation family. We are ready to doing that by standing and proud partnership with gateway to immediate legacy benefi ts Games in 2030 and beyond. development goals. We are proposing which showcased a Games budget delivering a gateway to certainty, a the Asian Games – which has already for the Asian National Olympic Com- The specifi cs of the programme have a legacy built on reliability and cer- without fi nancial risk due to the lack Gateway to a magical Games experi- spanned from 2005-2026, and we mittees (NOCs). been deliberately kept confi dential tainty that only Qatar can legitimately of capital investment required and the ence. And a Gateway to legacy now.” hope for many years beyond. As Asian Doha 2030 explained that with all while the Bid Committee has fi nal- off er, and that is more vital than ever strength of Qatar’s economy. In addition, Doha 2030 present- sport continues to lead by example required permanent venues planned or ised the details over the last couple of in these times of global uncertainty. Doha 2030 CEO Jassim Rashid al- ed on themes including marketing, and inspire the next generation on the in place, it has an unprecedented op- months. An announcement is expected Sport is part of our Qatar’s national Buenain added: “On behalf of Doha Games Programme, ceremonies and world stage, there can be no greater portunity to redirect the time and in- within the coming weeks. identity and we believe strongly in 2030, I would like to thank the Evalua- media and broadcast before the Evalu- partner than Doha – supported by all vestment most cities spend on build- Doha 2030 President HE Sheikh the powerful role it can play in driving tion Committee for their time with us. ation Committee was taken on a tour the sports institutions of Qatar – on ing infrastructure, towards supporting Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani said: “Lega- social change and fostering peace and Our bid is a national priority; it has the of international broadcaster beIN. this amazing journey.” SPOTLIGHT Qatar’s track record of hosting top sports events a big advantage, says Doha 2030 CEO By Sahan Bidappa would win the bid and also emphasised eff ort to deliver amazing games,” he ex- 2030, said Qatar has submitted a ‘strong Doha Qatar’s expertise in hosting major inter- plained. bid’ and was hopeful of winning the right national events. “Our bid is more than “Doha 2030 is already a gateway to a to host the Asian Games. “Doha has a just a Qatari priority, it is to show how legacy now, not in 10 years. That means, very strong bid for delivery of the games. he 2006 Doha Asian Games the Doha 2030 could shape the imme- if we are honoured of hosting of the We have focussed on Doha as a gateway laid a solid foundation for Qa- diate and long term priorities for Qatar Asian Games, the programme will start to an amazing Games. We will off er all tar to build a legacy and that and Asian countries,” he said at a press in 2021 and we will call it 21 Project our expertise to make sure to give very Tprocess will continue if the conference at the Sheraton Doha hotel. Legacy. Altogether, it means that Doha good hospitality. We hope that we can country wins the bid to host the 2030 “Actually, the 2030 bid is a gateway 2030 is a gateway to a bright future for win the bid and host the Asian Games Asian Games, said Jassim Rashid to certainty of excellence. We have the sports in Asia,” the offi cial added. again,” she said. al-Buenain, the Qatar Olympic Com- people, we have the expertise, we have Qatar’s track record of hosting major Sheikha Asma said the 2030 legacy mittee’s Secretary-General and CEO of the experiences and most importantly championships is also a key advantage, programme will focus on the progress of the Doha 2030 Bid Committee. we have the passion. When it comes to Al-Buenain felt. “Qatar has the best ex- young athletes. “After the success of the Doha is competing with Riyadh to the venues, they are already there. They perience in hosting major international 2006 Doha Asian Games, Qatar invested host the continental games in little over have been tested in the Asian and inter- sports events, single and multi-sport a lot in its infrastructure, athletes and 10 years’ time. The Olympic Council national competitions. Athletes can be competitions. Therefore, when it comes students. Since almost 90 percent of our of Asia’s (OCA) Evaluation Commit- assured of very top conditions to train to venues they are ready, infrastructure venues are complete, we won’t have to tee spent the last three days in Doha as and compete.” Doha 2030 CEO added, is there and more importantly we have invest much in new ones. they assessed the city’s infrastructure Al-Buenain spoke elaborately about the required know-how and the people “Instead, we’ll channel it to develop and capability to host the 2030 Asian the positive impact of 2006 Asian who can manage how to organise a mul- Asia’s youth athletes so that they can be Games. And they have been impressed Games and said Doha 2030 will al- ti-sport event. at their best in 2030 to showcase their by what they have seen, said Andrey low the country to focus on building a “With no infrastructure investment talent for their country and continent. Kryukov, the head of the OCA’s Evalu- legacy. “We succeeded in transferring required and no new venues needed to Our legacy programme has several as- ation Committee. Kryukov will now the legacy of Asian Games in 2006 to be built, that could allow us to focus to pects to it. Should we win the 2030 submit a report to OCA, which will de- many sectors in Doha. I believe that we serve the Asian NOCs in order to host Asian Games, we’ll announce several cide the host at its General Assembly in are aiming to serve the entire continent amazing Games in the future,” he said legacy programmes and projects in the Oman, Muscat on December 16. by hosting the 2030 Asian Games. We Sheikha Asma al-Thani, Director of coming days. We’re confi dent of our ini- Al-Buenain was confi dent that Doha are looking forward to putting all our Marketing and Communication at Doha tiatives,” she said. Gulf Times 2 Saturday, November 14, 2020 DOHA 2030 OLYMPIC COUNCIL OF ASIA’S EVALUATION COMMITTEE VISITS QATAR Doha 2030 CEO and Qatar Olympic Committee Secretary-General Jassim bin Rashid al-Buenain, Director of Marketing and Communication at Doha 2030 Sheikha Asma al-Thani and Chair of OCA’s Evaluation Committee for the 2030 Asian Games bid Andrey Kryukov at the headquarters of beIN Sport, which has extensive experience of delivering world-class, global coverage for sports events in Qatar.