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AL ARABI EMERGE QATAR CUP HANDBALL CHAMPIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME

Al Arabi club emerged as Qatar Cup 2021 handball champions on Monday edging Al Duhail 30-28 after penalty throws following a thrilling nal which was tied at 26-all. Al Arabi led 14-9 at half time. This is the rst time that Al Arabi handball team has won the Qatar Cup. Ahmed Al Shaabi, President of Qatar Handball Federation, crowned Al Arabi team members for the rst time in their history at the Duhail Hall. (TNN) Neymar & Mbappe help PSG take title race to nal day

DPA The Qatari rst beach volleyball team duo of Cherif Younousse (left) BERLIN and Ahmed Tijan made the Tokyo 2020 Olympics quali cation follow- ing their world ranking – 7th with 5,280 points, according to the latest NEYMAR and Kylian Mbappe FIVB rankings, and in fth place in the Olympic classi cation. were on target as Paris Saint- Germain kept alive their hopes of retaining the Ligue 1 title Qatar’s beach volleyball with a 4-0 victory over Reims on Sunday. ’s side Paris Saint-Germain’s team of Cherif and Ahmed will go into next weekend’s fi- Brazilian forward Neymar nal round of the season against (R) is congratulated by qualifies for Tokyo Olympics Brest one point behind leaders French forward Kylian Lille, who were held to a 0-0 Mbappe after scoring TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Tijan, came in the seventh po- draw by Saint-Etienne. during the French L1 DOHA sition in the world with 5,280 PSG will only get their match against Stade de points, according to the latest hands on the title if they bet- Reims at the Parc des THE Qatar beach volleyball FIVB ranking, and in fifth place ter the result Lille get against Princes stadium in Paris team consisting of Cherif in the Olympic classification Angers next weekend, needing on Sunday. (AFP) Younousse and Ahmed Tijan thereby making the grade. Christophe Galtier’s team to qualified for the 2020 Tokyo The FIVB’s statement also slip up. Olympic Games following the indicated that there is another Neymar opened the scor- newly-announced rankings by opportunity to qualify directly ing early on with a penalty France international the International Volleyball to Tokyo as three teams are after Yunis Abdelhamid had Mbappe then fired wide after Federation (FIVB). placed in the positions from 14 been dismissed for handling being played in by a sumptu- In a statement, the FIVB to 16 that need to strengthen an Mbappe shot. ous Neymar flick as PSG failed said that 13 teams have guaran- their ranking to qualify direct- World Cup winner Mbap- to add the third goal their teed direct qualification for the ly for the Olympics by partici- pe, Marquinhos and Moise dominance deserved before 2020 Olympic Games after the pating in the last two tourna- Kean wrapped up the most the interval. end of the last three Olympic ments of the qualifiers at the routine of victories. Mbappe went close on a qualifying rounds in Mexico. Sochi Tour in Russia in May Any hopes Reims had of number of occasions at the The Qatari first beach vol- and the Ostrava Tour in Czech securing back-to-back wins at start of the second period, leyball team of Younousse and Republic in June. the Parc des Princes were all while Neymar saw an effort but extinguished in the 13th ruled out for offside after An- minute. der Herrera had struck the Abdelhamid received his post from distance. Quick read marching orders for handling Neymar turned provider Mbappe’s goalbound effort, for PSG’s third after 68 min- Around 80% of German Olympic athletes vaccinated with Neymar nonchalantly utes, his corner from the left FRANKFURT: Around 80 percent of the approximately 1,400 slotting home his ninth league headed past Predrag Rajko- German athletes, coaches, support staff and doctors taking part goal of the campaign from the vic by Marquinhos from six in the Olympic Games in Tokyo have been vaccinated against the resulting penalty. yards. coronavirus. The gures were announced by German Olympic sports Mbappe was not to be de- Substitute Kean fired confederation (DOSB) president Alfons Hoermann during a digital nied 11 minutes later, sliding into the bottom-right corner debate on the topic “starting signal for a new beginning in top-level home from close range after from 15 yards a minute from and popular sport” organized by German parties CDU and CSU on had inexplica- full-time as PSG inflicted Monday. The vaccine is mandatory for German team doctors and bly rolled the ball across the Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian defender Marquinhos (C) is challenged by players during a first defeat in six away members of the organization team. (DPA) face of his own goal. their French L1 match at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on Sunday. (AFP) games on Reims. 10 Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Sports

SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP Title celebrations: Rangers fans criticised for vandalism DPA LONDON

Bayern Munich’s German forward Thomas Mueller (L) and Freiburg’s FANS of Scotland’s Premier- French mid elder Baptiste Santamaria vie for the ball during their ship winners Rangers have German rst division Bundesliga match on Saturday. (AFP) been criticised after their title celebrations involved “vandal- ism” and “sectarian” singing. The Scottish Football As- World Cup winner sociation’s president, Rod Petrie, published a state- ment congratulating the Mueller recalled Glasgow team on their win but criticising fans’ actions after footage emerged of for Germany at some fighting on the street after the team’s final game against Aberdeen, stating it Euros: Report was an “embarassment.” “Scenes that require the DPA have led to the recall Loew First Minister, Justice Sec- BERLIN himself hinted to broadcaster retary, Police Scotland and ARD last week. the Scottish Police Federa- THOMAS Mueller will be re- “We have checked and tion to issue condemnatory called by Germany for the analysed again everything that statements, and images that Euro 2020 after more than was possible,” Loew said of his dominated the news agenda two years out of the squad, a choices about the Euro squad. throughout the weekend, report said Monday. Mueller, meanwhile, is represent an abomination The 31-year-old Bayern willing to come back. “I’m ea- not a celebration,” he said on Munich forward will be a ger to hunt titles in the sum- Monday. part of coach Joachim Loew’s mer,” he said recently. “Those responsible for 26-strong group which will Germany play all their Eu- sectarian singing, for vandal- be named on Wednesday, the ros group games in Munich ism and for inflicting physical Bild newspaper said. where they take on World Cup damage may attach them- Mueller, a World Cup win- holders France (June 15), ti- selves to football but cannot Rangers fans celebrate at George Square in Glasgow on Saturday, after Rangers lift the Scottish Premiership trophy for the rst time in 10 ner in 2014, earned the last tle holders Portugal (June 19) be considered football fans. years. Rangers wrapped up the Scottish Premiership title in March, wresting it back from Celtic, who were gunning for a historic 10 in a row. of his 100 caps against the and Hungary (23). Police Scotland have made a Rangers crushed Aberdeen 4-0 to put the seal on their unbeaten Scottish Premiership title-winning campaign. (AFP) Netherlands in a November Mueller’s return would number of arrests and more 2018 Nations League game. likely come before those are expected to follow.” the behaviour was “utterly Police Scotland also con- showing Rangers players us- tents and will liaise with the Four months later he, along matches in his home stadium A spokesperson for the shameful” while First Min- firmed it was investigating a ing sectarian language while Crown Office and Procurator with Mats Hummels and Je- in tune-up clashes with Den- Scottish Professional Foot- ister Nicola Sturgeon said video shared on social media celebrating. Fiscal Service as part of our en- rome Boateng, was dropped mark on June 2 and Latvia five ball League meanwhile said she was “utterly disgusted.” over the weekend apparently “We are assessing its con- quiries,” it said in a statement. by Loew who said he wanted days later. to focus on building for the future. Knee surgery rules But Loew has now brought goalkeeper ter Stegen Mueller back into the fold as Meanwhile, Barcelona goal- he looks to end his 15-year keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen Sports venues in England prepare to host fans soon reign as national coach on a will not be part of Germany’s high before stepping down af- Euro 2020 squad this summer DPA ance for Leicester’s Wembley hugs, ‘high-fives’, handshakes, indoor areas. Newcastle playing Northamp- ter the Euros. as he will undergo knee sur- LONDON victory over Chelsea, two Sky or other close contact with Redcar’s general manager ton in front of 1,750. The decision to exclude gery at the end of the season. Bet Championship clubs will those not in your social group.” Amy Fair said: “We’re really Rugby league has a busy Mueller drew frequent criti- “I have decided together FOOTBALL, greyhound racing, see the return of fans. Carlisle, Redcar, Leices- looking forward to welcoming programme on Monday night cism as Loew struggled to with the medical team of the horse racing, rugby league and Barnsley will be backed by ter and Windsor will all host spectators back after so long, with five Super League matches refresh the side after a group club that I will do a comple- rugby union will be among the around 4,500 for their play-off race fixtures on Monday and we’ve really missed the at- - Hull can have 5,500, St Helens stage exit from the 2018 World mentary intervention on my sports to open their doors to tie with Swansea, while just therefore be the first tracks mosphere they bring, but the and Warrington 4,000 each, Cup in Russia. knee,” he said on Instagram. fans as the third step of the gov- over 2,000 will be in attend- to benefit from the change in emphasis has to remain very Castleford’s capacity is 3,600 While Germany again “I’m sad that I will miss the ernment’s coronavirus recovery ance when Bournemouth host policy, although Ffos Las is much on public safety.” and Leigh are working to 2,000 struggled in the 2020 Nations Euro 2020 this summer with road map is implemented. Brentford in the other semi- still restricted to racing behind Romford Greyhound Sta- - and two Championship games. League - which ended in a 6-0 Germany. Larger seated outdoor ven- final first leg. closed doors due to the differ- dium will also welcome back Premier League crowds loss in Spain which almost “For the first time in many ues will be able to admit up But fans have had to get ing stance between the English fans but no on-course book- will return on Tuesday with cost Loew his job - Mueller years I will be a fan at home to 10,000 spectators. Smaller used to a new set of rules with and Welsh governments. makers will be present. the league pushing back its was a key part of Bayern win- supporting my country, I hope outdoor venues capacities will face-masks, online health There is also a slight easing Crowds will also be back in penultimate round of matches ning the treble. we win it!” The 29-year-old ter be capped at 4,000 or 50 per checks and maintaining so- in restrictions on course, with rugby union’s Gallagher Pre- back to May 18 and 19. A combination of Muel- Stegen has been the long-time cent, whichever is the lowest. cial distance now part of the owners able to access the pa- miership, with leaders Bristol That decision has allowed ler’s form, difficulties in de- back up to first choice keeper After Saturday’s success- matchday routine. rade ring to meet trainers and expecting a crowd of 3,138 every club to play one game in veloping younger players and Manuel Neuer, who is also ful FA Cup final test event, Barnsley’s club website jockeys, and masks only com- for the visit of West Country front of supporters before the simple short-term expediency Germany captain. which saw 21,000 in attend- has also advised fans “to avoid pulsory in the paddock and neighbours Gloucester and end of the season on Sunday. Barcelona clobber Chelsea 4-0 to win Women’s Champions League

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BARCELONA won the Wom- en’s Champions League for the first time as a freak early own goal helped them to a 4-0 win over Chelsea on Sunday. Chelsea’s Melanie Leupolz inadvertently put the ball past her own goalkeeper after just AC Milan’s Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma deects a shot during the Italian Serie A match 35 seconds, and a penalty from against Cagliari at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, on Sunday. (AFP) Alexia Putellas followed by strikes from Aitana Bonmati and Caroline Graham Hansen had Barcelona four goals clear Donnarumma comes up big before half-time. English champions Chel- sea were expected to pose a but Milan miss CL chance major threat to the Barcelona DPA Serie A, but Milan had Gian- from point-blank range. goal, but key forwards Fran BERLIN luigi Donnarumma to thank as Calhanoglu almost pro- Kirby and Sam Kerr had an off he made two huge saves in the duced a moment of magic to night in Gothenburg. AC Milan missed the chance second half. Samu Castillejo finally break the deadlock, but Barcelona were able to to guarantee themselves a missed a golden chance at the his venomous strike from a cruise through the second half place in next season’s Champi- other end, while Hakan Calha- tight angle rattled the upright and become Spain’s first win- Barcelona’s team poses for a picture with their trophy after winning the UEFA Women’s Champions League ons League as they were held noglu sent a speculative effort as Milan’s Champions League ners of the competition, put- nal in Gothenburg, Sweden, on Sunday. (AFP) to a 0-0 draw by Cagliari. crashing against the woodwork. hopes remain in the balance. ting a 4-1 defeat to Lyon in the With safety assured before Donnarumma produced One of Milan, Juve or 2019 final firmly behind them. shin of team-mate Leupolz, re- in the third, and it was 4-0 af- Hayes’ team fell short, Chelsea kick-off, Cagliari did not have the first moment of quality, Napoli will miss out on the On that previous occasion, sulting in it looping over goal- ter 36 minutes when Graham will hope ’s men anything but pride to play for, making a fantastic, instinctive Champions League - and all Barcelona trailed 4-0 after 30 keeper Ann-Katrin Berger and Hansen buried a close-range avoid such a sour experience in yet Milan - shorn of the injured stop from Leonardo Pavolet- that is left is to decide is which minutes, but this time it was into the top left corner. chance after Martens dashed the men’s final on May 29 when Zlatan Ibrahimovic - could not ti’s header nine minutes after one will wind up finishing Chelsea who suffered from Barcelona boss Lluis Cor- down the left and away from they face Manchester City. take the points which would the restart. fifth. the early onslaught against tes watched his team attack Niamh Charles before crossing Hayes told BT Sport: “Today have secured their top-four The Italian goalkeeper Atalanta, thanks to their the impressive Spanish league with verve and great move- low across goal. was difficult because the game place thanks to their head- came to Milan’s rescue again improved head-to-head re- champions. ment, winning a penalty when While Barcelona celebrat- was over before it began. That’s to-head record against fifth- 11 minutes later, this time div- cord with Juve, are ensured Lieke Martens hit the bar Leupolz clipped Jennifer Her- ed, their victory removed the what is so difficult to reflect on. placed Juventus, who beat In- ing low to his right to keep out of a place in UEFA’s elite club with a powerful shot from the moso. Putellas converted and possibility of Chelsea winning The damage was done. “I’m ter on Saturday. Diego Godin’s header. competition once more, and it edge of the penalty area after Barcelona were two goals clear both the men’s and women’s proud of the second-half perfor- Cagliari are the team that Milan should have been is Gian Piero Gasperini’s team just 20 seconds, and as Chel- after 14 minutes. Champions League titles in mance. Congratulations to Bar- Stefano Pioli has won the most ahead moments after, only who Milan must face in their sea scrambled to clear, Kirby Putellas then picked a pass the same season. celona. They’re worthy winners matches against as a coach in for Castillejo to volley over final game. booted the ball against the that released Bonmati to toe After manager Emma and deserving of their title.” Sports Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11 Australian Open chief Serena wins French maintains 2022 tournament will be in Melbourne

DPA to host the 2021 edition at BERLIN Melbourne Park. Open warm-up opener Broadcaster ABC said it AUSTRALIAN Open boss understood “Dubai and Doha, WTA Craig Tiley has insisted the which hosted men’s and wom- PARMA (ITALY) 2022 edition of the tennis en’s qualifying events ahead grand slam will take place as of this year’s tournament in NO.1 seed Serena Williams usual in Melbourne despite a Melbourne, would be among opened her Emilia-Romagna report saying it may have to be the potential host cities if the Open campaign on Monday moved amid the coronavirus year’s opening grand slam with a solid 6-3, 6-2 defeat pandemic. needed to be relocated.” of spirited teenage debutante “We’re going to be here in Tiley, however, insists the Lisa Pigato in one hour and Melbourne, we are going to difficulties created by the cor- eight minutes. make it work, it’s going to be in onavirus can be overcome. This was Serena’s first January,” local media quoted “The two enemies, mass victory in more than three him saying on Monday. gatherings and international months. “We’re going to find a way travel, Covid doesn’t allow Pigato, 17, had started the to get the players here who are those two things to happen, tournament as a qualifying currently travelling the world and those are the pillars of our wildcard. The reigning Roland in a bubble.” success,” he said. Garros girls’ doubles cham- Australia has said it will “Being able to get around pion alongside Eleonora Al- not open its borders until well that was a challenge. visi had never previously com- into next year while several “There’s lots of specula- peted in a professional event players complained about the tion about 2022, and it’s same above ITF W25 level, though harsh conditions of two-week journey we are going to go on. she had won two ITF W15 tro- quarantine periods required It’s going to be a ride.” phies in 2019. But two wins over Leonie Kung and Liudmila Samsono- va, both from a set down and the former from match point Ricciardo: Hamilton down, had put Pigato into her first ever WTA main draw. proving doubters wrong The World No.572 was quick to show off her potential in Verstappen scrap against Serena, who had taken a wildcard into Parma after Serena Williams shares a moment with Italian teenaged debutante Lisa Pegata during their match at the Emilia-Romagna Open in Parma, DPA her opening loss in Rome last Italy, on Monday. Serena won 6-3, 6-2. (WTA) LONDON week to Nadia Podoroska. Pigato came up with three This was a combination time. The Czech World No.68 “It was really cool and had also taken a wildcard into DANIEL Ricciardo believes glorious winners to break the of focusing on her own game defeated an errant Clara Tau- gutsy. It was her first WTA Parma following an injury-hit, Lewis Hamilton is proving his 23-time Grand Slam cham- and getting a handle on her son 6-1, 6-3 in one hour and 25 main draw match, so I thought stop-start season. doubters wrong by keeping rival pion in the first game, demon- opponent’s. minutes. it was a really good oppor- However, she remained Max Verstappen in his shade. strating both clean technique “The first game, she played Afterwards, Serena was tunity to take a photo - she’ll winless on clay this year after Seven-time world cham- and fine touch at net. really good and I needed to ad- full of compliments for her op- be able to look back on that in falling 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 to qualifier pion Hamilton, 36, heads Serena was quick to ad- just to get back,” Serena said. ponent, with whom she shared years. I wish I had done that Anna Karolina Schmiedlova in into next weekend’s Monaco just to a brand-new opponent, “It was a bit of both, figur- a photo and chat afterwards. with my first match, it would two hours and 39 minutes. Grand Prix with a 14-point though. Firing up her serve ing out her game as well.” “Lisa played really well,” have been really cool.” The Slovak has been some- lead over the Red Bull driver and return, the American Pigato, who was born in she said in her on-court in- Pigato said that the request thing of a nemesis for Venus in after winning three of the raced through 16 of the next 18 the week that Serena won her terview. “She told me she was had been a spontaneous one. recent years. opening four rounds. points, asserting her authority sixth major title at Wimble- only 17. Her future is super- “Playing against her, it was Today’s result extended Hamilton has dominated Lewis Hamilton during the emphatically to take a 4-1 lead. don 2003, was able to battle bright - she handled the mo- my dream,” she told press. Schmiedlova’s lead in their Formula One in recent years 2019 Monaco F1 GP weekend. Indeed, following the to a few more holds. But as the ment well, so I look forward to “When we finished, I thanked head-to-head to 4-1, including and some have put the Eng- opening loss of her delivery, match went on, Serena’s accu- cheering for her in the future.” her, because it was an honour the last four meetings. lishman’s success solely down of Ferrari. Lando Norris has Serena ensured that she would racy on her groundstrokes and Serena was also impressed playing against her. She told It is the third time in the to the strength of his all-con- already recorded one podium not find herself in a similar drive volleys grew, and she by Pigato approaching her to me that I’m a good player, and series that Schmiedlova has quering Mercedes. finish for McLaren this year hole again. She dropped just was able to close out the win document her milestone. it was fantastic to talk to her.” won from a set down, hav- But following his impres- and chief executive Zak Brown five more points on serve, with three consecutive unre- “It’s usually after the ing also triumphed 2-6, 6-3, sive performances against hopes Hamilton’s battle with raining down six aces and turned serves. match, in the locker room, Schmiedlova defeats Venus 6-4 at Roland Garros 2014 Verstappen this season, Ric- Verstappen will lead to further many more that Pigato could Serena will next play Ka- I take photos,” she told again, Stephens through and 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 at Monter- ciardo said: “You are starting chances for his team. barely lay her racquet on. terina Siniakova for the first the press. Serena’s older sister Venus rey 2020. to see people properly tipping The two title rivals came their hat to Lewis. within centimetres of a colli- “He is getting it dished sion at the opening bend of last back at him by Max but he is weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix. holding his ground and show- “Rivalries are great for the De Bruyne closes in on Man City return ing people who doubted him sport and hopefully at some German football chief why he is what he is and why stage that will create some op- DPA “Kevin has trained in the for the final is to put in strong he is as good as he is. portunity for us because it is LONDON last two days and is feeling performances against Bright- “Who will get the best of it? only a matter of time until they Keller resigns good,” the City manager said. on and then Everton at the You would always take experi- are both determined not to let KEVIN De Bruyne could re- “Everyone knows Kevin is Etihad on Sunday. ence so if it was down to the up into turn one and neither DPA turn for Manchester City’s fi- important but we will see his “The mood is really good,” wire, Lewis has already shown of them come out of the other BERLIN nal two Premier League games level over the next few days he said. “They’ve been train- some strong signs, but if there side,” said Brown. of the season with less than and when he is ready to play.” ing really well. Everyone is is a gap Max goes for it. So you “Lewis has had a pretty easy GERMAN football federation two weeks to go to the Cham- De Bruyne’s return to training focused. “We’ve never been can flip a coin.” ride outside of 2016 with Nico (DFB) president Fritz Keller pions League final. means that Sergio Aguero is here before in the Champions Ricciardo’s McLaren team Rosberg so I think it is a great resigned on Monday as a con- De Bruyne has missed City’s the only known absentee for League final. You don’t have will compete in a one-off livery rivalry. Max has gotten Lewis sequence of comparing vice- last two games with a muscle Tuesday’s match. to say anything. People know in Monte Carlo, incorporating to step up - not that he needed president Rainer Koch to a A le photo of German football injury, giving City a scare ahead With the Premier League they have to maintain their sponsor Gulf Oil International’s it - but he is definitely on his A- Nazi judge. federation DFB president Fritz of the meeting with Chelsea title wrapped up, City’s atten- rhythm to play the final in the retro blue and orange design. game. It’s clear Lewis is a very Keller, who at first resisted Keller. (AFP) in Porto on May 29. But Guar- tions are already drifting to- best condition as possible. The British team are en- smart driver and you can see resigning, stated last week he diola said the 29-year-old has wards Portugal but Guardiola “The best way to prepare is joying a strong campaign and him sitting and waiting to strike. was ready to leave his position fair, and his successor Rein- returned to training ahead of wants no let-up in results, in- to play well, to play good, it’s sit in third in the constructors’ He is not over-eager and that is after he compared Koch to Nazi hard Grindel in 2019 over ac- Tuesday’s trip to Brighton. sisting the best way to prepare the only way we know.” standings, five points ahead his experience coming through.” judge Roland Freisler at a meet- cepting an expensive watch. ing in April. Further details of Keller was Grindel’s successor. the comparison are not known. Keller said he didn’t “suc- In a statement, Keller said ceed in achieving a trusting, he was “taking personal re- reliable and collegial coopera- NBA sponsibility for my lapse at the tion within the bodies of the executive committee meeting, DFB,” and mentioned that which is to remain the sad low after a second tax raid at DFB LeBron injures ankle again as Lakers land in 7th point of the DFB’s desolate headquarters he realized that leadership situation.” Keller’s “far too often it was about in- TCA/DPA ing their NBA championship. apology earlier this month was ternal power fights, securing LOS ANGELES Davis had 14 points and not accepted by Koch, while he advantages, and working on five rebounds in his second also lost a no confidence vote one’s image in the public life.” LEBRON James limped to the game back after missing one from regional federation chiefs. He added that implement- Lakers’ bench in the fourth because of groin tightness. Freisler attended the ing his programme was re- quarter in New Orleans on The Lakers became the Wannsee Conference, which peatedly made “difficult or im- Sunday after having his right seventh seed in the Western set in motion the Holocaust. possible in many places.” ankle stepped on by a Peli- Conference after the Portland Later, he was appointed presi- “I had to fight legally for cans defender, his body hitting Trail Blazers defeated the dent of the People’s Court, the implementation of trans- the court after scoring on a Denver Nuggets. where he handed down parency and for the right to 360-degree layup. Though the Lakers and around 2,600 death sentences be provided with information James stayed down for a Trail Blazers have the same re- from 1942 to 1945. that were a matter of DFB in- few seconds while looking at cord at 42-30, Los Angeles lost “The DFB must change. terests,” Keller said. his ankle, the same one that the series tiebreaker to Port- It must regain its credibility, Keller acknowledged his forced him to miss 26 out of land, 2-1. confidence in its integrity and misconduct was “shameful” for 28 games since March 20. So, that means James, Da- performance,” Keller said, but the federation, but “my resig- He played in the final two vis and the Lakers gang will pointing out he found “resist- nation will not solve the prob- games since his return, but have to face the eighth-seeded ance and walls” within the fed- lems within the DFB and foot- when James went down with 6 Warriors and Stephen Curry, eration when trying to “pro- ball.” However, he said that minutes 35 seconds left, Lak- who won the NBA’s scoring fessionalize and modernize” the discussion about necessary ers Nation was holding its col- title this season by averaging existing structures. changes at the DFB initiated in lective breath. 31.8 points per game. The DFB, the largest single recent days gave him hope and James stood up while on In playing their fourth set sports federation in the world called for short-term measures the sideline, a towel over his of back-to-back games this with more than 7 million such as a personnel renew at shoulder and a smile on his month, the Lakers had their members, has been scandal DFB’s highest ranks and the face, perhaps an indication LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket while guarded by Justin Holiday of the Indi- entire starting lineup score in ridden for years, most notably clarification of “all possible ir- that he was okay. ana Pacers during the fourth quarter at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Saturday. (Getty/AFP) double figures. concerning the affair around regularities and misconduct at Later, coach Frank Vogel Andre Drummond had dubious payments in connec- the DFB by external, publicly said James told him that there win their fifth consecutive dress rehearsal before the Lak- They played just enough to his fourth straight double- tion with Germany’s hosting recognised specialists.” are no issues. game with a 110-98 victory ers play the Golden State War- get their stamina and legs under double with 13 points and 13 of the 2006 World Cup. A court decision in Kel- He had played 27 minutes over the Pelicans on the final riors on Wednesday night in them against the Pelicans, and rebounds. Wolfgang Niersbach re- ler’s case is also expected this and produced a stat line of 25 day of the regular season. the NBA’s play-in tournament enough for James and Davis to Dennis Schroder had 12 signed as DFB president in week regardless of his choice points, six assists and three James and Anthony Davis between the seventh- and eight- declare themselves fit to start points and Kentavious Cald- 2015 over the World Cup af- to resign. steals in helping the Lakers got a taste of action, their final seeded teams at Staples Center. down the path toward defend- well-Pope added 10. 12 Tuesday, May 18, 2021 The Last Word

CIC DISTRIBUTES EID GIFTS TO WORKERS AT LABOUR CAMPS

The Centre for Indian Community (CIC) Rayyan zone, in coordination with Telungu Welfare Association (TWA) and IT Professional Networks (ITPN), distributed Eid gifts to more than 300 needy labourers at several labour camps across Qatar. Each gift bag contained one brand-new pair of Eid dress, for which measurements were taken in advance and dress sizes were arranged according to the workers’ requirements. The gift distribution was led by CIC Rayyan zone of cials, TWA of cials and TIPN of cials as well as Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) representative Rajani Murthy. (TNN) DPS-MIS debaters get insights into Indian Cultural Centre capitalism and social movements TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK marks Int’l Nurses Day DOHA AS a part of the Ramadan Training Series, QatarDebate conducted a workshop on ‘Capitalism and So- cial Movements’ online, which was attended by DPS-Modern Indian School (DPS-MIS) debaters Aryan Dubey, Azhar Jaleel Muhammed, Aritra Ghosh, Yash Sah, Aditya Jain, Prithwiraj Purkait, Daiwik the idea of capitalism and social relationship and normalisation of Dhar, Mehull Girdhar, Govind justice movements before delving marginalised communities were Krishna, Surya Kauthik, Nikkil into plenty of illustrations and real- discussed along with the harmful Dcruz and Krish Nagrani, along life circumstances to explain these effects of dissimilarity in structure with their coach Jaya Majumder. ideas. Common ground between and objectives on historically mar- The resource person, Amanda the economic system of capital- ginalised groups and their progres- Chan introduced the debaters to ism, advantages of the symbiotic sion. DPS-MIS girls attend QatarDebate’s workshop on ‘Debating Environment’ DPS-MODERN Indian School disparities in the world due to the (DPS-MIS) debaters Anah Mer- political influence on environment chant, Drishti Tibrewal, Vaid- and shared information about the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ehi Rogiye, Geetika Yalamanchilli, link between economy and envi- DOHA Antara Alurkar, Manjushree Ma- ronment and increasing climatic gesh, Asin Ashraf and Ishita Go- activism. A brief discussion on RECOGNISING the important role of lash, along with their coach Jaya how the COVID-19 pandemic is re- nurses in the society, the Indian Cul- Majumder, attended an online viving the dying environment was tural Centre (ICC) organised an online workshop on ‘Debating Environ- an opportunity for the debaters to event to mark the ‘International Nurs- ment’ organised by QatarDebate share their ideas. es Day 2021’, recently. as a part of its Ramadan Training The workshop provided the The chief guest at the event, Indian Session. debaters a deep understanding Ambassador to Qatar HE Dr Deepak The resource person, Amanda of the environmental issues and Mittal, in his speech, appreciated Chan, while introducing the at- equipped them with ideas for fu- nurses for their relentless and dedi- tendees to environment and cli- mate change, discussed about the ture debates. (TNN) cated effort during the pandemic, and for making themselves available at the forefront of fighting diseases since gen- erations. Dr Mohan Thomas, president of DPS-MIS debaters attend training ISC, delivered the keynote address at the event. Guest of honour Mariam Nooh Al- session on ‘Social justice in South’ Mutawa, acting deputy chief nursing officer at Hamad Medical Corporation, DPS-MODERN Indian School attendees on evolution of social appreciated Indian nurses in Qatar for (DPS-MIS) debaters Anah Mer- justice in the South Asia, specifi- their solidarity to the healthcare system chant, Drishti Tibrewal, Vaidehi cally in India, Pakistan, Sri Lan- as a team. She concluded her statement Rogiye, Geetika Yalamanchilli, ka, Bangladesh and Nepal. He saying, “Save one life, you are hero; Antara Alurkar, Manjushree Ma- explained the colonial history, save 100 lives, you are nurse.” Azim Abbas, president of IBPC, Siby, president of UNIQ, shared their gesh, Asin Ashraf, Ishita Golash invocation of the spirit of activ- Sudhir R Gupta, joint secretary and Dr Joel J Mathew, president of gratitude for nurses. and Sharvi Patwardhan, along ism, various protests during co- of ICC, welcomed the gathering. P N Indian Doctors Club, addressed the Anish George Mathew proposed with their coach Jaya Majumde, lonial times and freedom move- Baburaj, ICC president, presided over gathering. the vote of thanks and Elizabeth Var- attended a workshop on ‘Social ment. There were also references the meeting and shared his views in The Federation of Indian Nurses, ghese anchored the programme. The justice in South’. The event was about the recent protests that support of the frontline heroes of the Qatar (FINQ) and United Nurses of event included cultural programmes, organised online by QatarDebate continue in the spirit of gain- healthcare sector as they continue to India, Qatar (UNIQ) also contrib- screening of short films and video as a part of the Ramadan Train- ing social justice. Its relevance provide selfless care, especially during uted to the success of the event. Bijoy presentations highlighting the skills ing Session. to debating terms were also dis- the pandemic. Chacko, president of FINQ, and Mini and talent of healthcare professionals. The resource person, Pragyan Acharya from Nepal briefed the cussed. (TNN) Vasileios Oikonomopoulos appointed as Mondrian Doha Hotel GM and bars. his project management and Vasileios will oversee the hotel’s operations Previously, he spent seven business skills. and lead execution of its long-term strategy years with Shagri-La Group, A Greek national, he is Having been part of the holding different positions, also a polyglot; in addition to opening of Mondrian Seoul leading hotel operations in his native Greek, he speaks TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ally. Itaewon, I have already had Malaysia and Sri-Lanka, English, French and Italian. DOHA Chadi Farhat, chief op- a chance to immerse myself regional Food & Beverage sbe and Accor announced erating officer at sbe, said: management across multiple the plan to open 10 new Mon- MONDRIAN Doha, managed “We are pleased to welcome in Mondrian’s creative, bold properties in the Middle East drian properties by 2022. by leading international life- Vasileios as the new general and disruptive spirit; I am region and as a Corporate The company recently in- style hospitality group, sbe, manager of Mondrian Doha. determined to continue Director of Hotel Openings augurated Mondrian Seoul has announced the appoint- His incredible energy, entre- supporting the successful based in Hong Kong. Itaewon and announced open- ment of Vasileios Oikono- preneurial spirit and exten- development of Mondrian’s Vasileios acquired a ings of Mondrian Shoreditch mopoulos as the new general sive experience in the world’s hands-on understanding of this summer and Mondrian manager of the hotel. leading hospitality groups brand in the Middle East the Middle East hospitality by properties in Bordeaux and Vasileios will oversee all will add tremendous value to and worldwide, believing in working with leading Accor Cannes in 2022. sbe contin- the hotel’s operations and Mondrian’s team.” the unique proposition our properties in Cairo and Dubai ues the strategic expansion lead the execution of the long- Vasileios Oikonomopou- brand represents as Director of Food & Bev- of the brand’s international term strategy focused on di- los said, “I am delighted to erage. Within Accor group, footprint in partnership with versifying Mondrian’s offer start on a new journey in such Vasileios Oikonomopoulos he also held the position of Accor. and clientele, engage with the a magnificent property as Vasileios Oikonomopoulos Corporate Director in Bars & Soon-to-be announced leadership team at Mondrian Mondrian Doha. Having been Beverage between 2007 and Mondrian properties in Aus- Doha to revive its partner- part of the opening of Mon- spirit; I am determined to in the unique proposition our hotel in Asia – Mondrian 2008. tralia, the Dominican Repub- ship strategy and reaffirm the drian Seoul Itaewon, I have continue supporting the suc- brand represents.” Seoul Itaewon, named as the Vasileios holds a master’s lic, Germany, the Maldives, property’s positioning as one already had a chance to im- cessful development of Mon- Prior to joining Mondrian ‘Most Exciting Hotel Open- degree in Hospitality from New Zealand, Puerto Rico, of the leading lifestyle hotels merse myself in Mondrian’s drian’s brand in the Middle Doha, Vasileios successfully ing in Seoul’ and boasting 296 Cornell University and sev- Singapore, Thailand and Viet- in the Middle East and glob- creative, bold and disruptive East and worldwide, believing launched the first Mondrian rooms and five restaurants eral certifications attesting nam are part of this alliance.