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Last-gasp Biraghi saves Italy, gives YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES PAGE 18 Mancini first competitive win ATHLETICS Salon du Cheval opens in Morocco

Abdullah al Yami, First Secretary of Qatar Embassy in Morocco, who represented the Embassy on behalf of HE Abdullah bin Falah al Dosari, Ambassador of Qatar to Morocco, with other officials at the inauguration.

QREC chairman Issa bin Mohammed al Mohannadi presents a memento trophy to Aziz Akhannouch, Morocco’s Minister for Horses perform at the opening show of the 11th edition of Salon du Cheval which was inaugurated at the Mohammed VI Exhibition Centre in El Jadida, Morocco, on Monday. Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries. Platinum sponsor QREC, Qatar Equestrian & Modern Pentathlon Federation, and Al Shaqab participating at the 11th edition of the Salon TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK trian Sports in Morocco’. Mohammed al Mohannadi, Big Show The Minister toured the techniques of horse riding and this year’s renewal of the Salon EL JADIDA (MOROCCO) Qatar Equestrian & Mod- Chairman, QREC , Nasser Salon, starting with the stand the equestrian sport. with a delegation consisting of ern Pentathlon Federation bin Sherida al Kaabi, Gen- As the greatest gathering of of Qatar as QREC is the Plati- There was a huge turnout, Issa bin Mohammed al Mohan- THE 11th edition of Salon du and Al Shaqab, Member of eral Manager, QREC, Khalid its kind on the African num Sponsor of this year’s since the Moroccans are keen nadi, QREC Chairman, Nasser Cheval was inaugurated under Qatar Foundation, are also bin Mohammed al Ali, Board continent, Salon du Cheval edition. QREC chairman Mo- to attend the event every year. bin Sherida al Kaabi, QREC the patronage of His Majesty participating in the Salon. Member, QREC, and Abdul- draws thousands of visitors hannadi presented a memento The organising commit- General Manager, Khalid bin King Mohammed VI of Mo- Aziz Akhannouch, Moroc- lah al Yami, First Secretary of each year to indulge their trophy to the minister, ex- tee expects the total number Mohammed al Ali, QREC rocco at the Mohammed VI co’s Minister for Agriculture Qatar Embassy in Morocco, passion for all things equine pressing Qatar’s pride in par- of visitors to reach at least Board Member, Abdulla Rash- Exhibition Centre in El Jadi- and Maritime Fisheries, offi- who represented the Embassy ticipating in the prestigious 300,000 as was the case last id al Kubaisi, Racing Manager, da, Morocco, on Monday. cially inaugurated the Salon. on behalf of HE Abdullah bin in a unique setting. equestrian salon every year. year. The visitors usually flood Abdulrahman Mohammed The Qatar Racing and Also present during the open- Falah al Dosari, Ambassador Following the Moroccan the Salon to enjoy all events al Naam, Head of Riding & Equestrian Club (QREC), the ing ceremony were Prince of Qatar to Morocco. Minister’s tour of the Salon, and stands of the participating Training Section, Hassan al Platinum sponsor at the 11th Abdellah Alaoui, President of Akhannouch inaugurated The Salon has become a land- a wonderful horse show was countries as well as the Moroc- Manai, Head of Horse Show edition of the Salon, is partici- the Moroccan Royal Eques- the Salon with a large partici- mark in Morocco in general, held and attended by all par- can heritage equestrian-relat- Section, and Jawaher Sultan pating in the week-long event trian Federation, officials of pation and significant attend- and in the city of El Jadida in ticipants. The show included ed activities. al Suwaidi, Head of PR and held under the theme ‘Eques- the Salon du Cheval, Issa bin ance from several countries. particular, every year. several Moroccan arts and QREC is participating in Media Section.

Quick read Madagascar poised to make Africa Cup Sanchez exudes confidence as Qatar of Nations history vs Equatorial Guinea

JOHANNESBURG: Madagascar will book a place at the Africa Cup of Nations tournament for the first time if they defeat visiting face Uzbekistan in Tashkent friendly Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday. Form favours the Malagasy as they edged their Group A opponents 1-0 away two days ago thanks to an early goal from France-based Faneva Andriatsima. He was among 10 foreign-based starters for Madagascar with defender Tobisoa Njakanirina from perennial domestic champions CNaPS Sport the exception. Frenchman Nicolas Dupuis coaches the team from the huge Indian Ocean island and has steadily transformed them from whipping boys to competitive opponents. That much was evident last month when they twice came from behind against 2018 World Cup qualifiers Senegal in Antananarivo to force a 2-2 draw. (AFP)

Handball’s Super Globe 2018 competition Coach talk all set for a big start in Doha I am happy with this group DOHA: The The arrival of the teams participating in the IHF Super of players who have Globe 2018 is complete, which will be hosted by Doha for the ninth adapted and progressed year in a row. The matches will take place from Tuesday and contin- over the years. They have to ue till Friday with the participation of eight international clubs. The continue to work hard and Organising Committee of Super Globe 2018 handball has allocated large prize-money, where the winner will be awarded $400,000, prepare for the next game the runners-up $250,000, the third-placed team $150,000, the on Tuesday. fourth $40,000, the fifth $25,000, the sixth $15,000, the seventh Qatar coach Felix Sanchez $12,000, and the eighth $7,500. Qatar is hosting the IHF Super Globe for the ninth time in-a-row since 2010, which was won by the Spanish Ciudad Real team. The German Kiel team won 2011 edi- other players who may feature tion, while the Spanish Atletico Madrid team was the champion of include Yousef Hassan, Ab- 2012. Barcelona won the Super Globe title in the 2013 and 2014 dulaziz Hatem, Assim Madibo, editions. The Fuchse Berlin of Germany were champions in 2015 Karim Boudiaf, Tarek Salman, and 2016, while Barcelona won the last edition in 2017. Bassam Hisham, and Hassan Five referees from Denmark, Tunisia, Spain, Argentina and al Haydos. Germany will be officiating in the tournament. The governing body Both teams have thus far of the International Handball Federation (IHF) will hold a meeting met on five occasions with on Thursday on the sidelines of the tournament, while a meeting of the home team recording four the Executive Office of the Asian Handball Federation will be held victories, the last meeting be- on Wednesday. (QNA) Qatar players celebrate one of their goals against Ecuador during their international friendly at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, in Doha, Qatar, tween the two sides was a Rus- on Friday. The hosts had clinched the seven-goal thriller, watched by 11,000 fans, 4-3. (EPA-EFE) sia 2018 World Cup qualifier in March 2017. IKOLI VICTOR matches against Palestine and for the next game on Tues- Preparations for the game In front of their home DOHA China in September. day,” Sanchez said. have been quiet as some na- supporters, Uzbekistan will After the recent match Sanchez admitted that tional team players from Al try to play an attacking game. QATAR will clash with Uz- against Ecuador, Sanchez had there were some individual Sadd have been allowed to They have been inconsist- bekistan in an international said that he is happy with the mistakes against Ecuador return to their club side ahead ent in their last ten matches friendly in Tashkent on Tues- progress his team has made so but he believes that would be of the AFC Champions League but managed a 2-0 win over day as they step up prepara- far and is confident that they corrected when they play Uz- semi-final second leg match North Korea in their last tions for the Asian Cup 2019. will get the desired result on bekistan today. against Persepolis of Iran. The fixture, played last week. The Felix Sanchez-coached Tuesday too. “We tried to keep to our players are Akram Afif, Pedro Qatar’s next friendlies side has been in good form fol- “I am happy with this game but some players made Miguel, Boualem Khouaki and would be against Switzerland lowing their recent 4-3 victory group of players who have mistakes. We hope the players Abdelkarim Hasan. and Iceland in November be- over South American side Ec- adapted and progressed over learn soon and these mistakes Sanchez will rely on the fore they open their Asian Cup uador. Qatar have won their the years. They have to contin- don't happen in our friendly potency of Almoez Ali who campaign against Lebanon on last three friendlies including ue to work hard and prepare matches and in January.” scored a double in the match; January 9, 2019. Sports Tuesday, October 16, 2018 17 RB Gurley powers unbeaten Rams; Patriots topple Chiefs Los Angeles Rams beat Denver 23-20, improve to six wins Halep secures second AFP LOS ANGELES year-end No. 1 ranking; TODD Gurley rushed for a career-high 208 yards and two touchdowns as the Los Angeles Djoko closes in on Nadal Rams improved to 6-0 on Sun- day with a 23-20 NFL win over AFP the struggling Denver Broncos. PARIS THE RANKINGS Gurley scored his 10th and WTA : 1. Simona Halep (ROM) 7421pts, 2. 11th touchdowns of the season SIMONA Halep has secured Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) 6461, 3. Angelique and quarterback Jared Goff the year-end number one rank- Kerber (GER) 5400, 4. Naomi Osaka (JPN) completed 14 of 28 passes for ing in the WTA standings for 4740, 5. Karolina Pliskova (CZE) 4465 (+1), 201 yards for the Rams, who the second year running. 6. Elina Svitolina (UKR) 4350 (-1), 7. Petra handed the Broncos their The Romanian spent 40 Kvitova (CZE) 4255, 8. Sloane Stephens fourth consecutive defeat. weeks at No. 1 in 2018, a season (USA) 4022, 9. Julia Görges (GER) 3785, “Everybody did their job of that saw her win three titles 10. Kiki Bertens (NED) 3740. opening holes and I took care from a tour-leading six final ATP: 1. Rafael Nadal (ESP) 7660pts, 2. Novak of the rest,” said Gurley. “It is appearances, amassing a 46-11 Djokovic (SRB) 7445 (+1), 3. Roger Federer 6-0 that’s saying a lot about win-loss record. (SUI) 6260 (-1), 4. Juan Martin Del Potro New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (left) catches a pass in front of Kansas City Chiefs safety Josh Shaw during the second half of (ARG) 5860, 5. Alexander Zverev (GER) 5025, this team.” This year Halep has won 6. Marin Cilic (CRO) 4185, 7. Dominic Thiem The Kansas City Chiefs their NFL clash in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Sunday. the Shenzhen Open, the Rogers (AUT) 3825, 8. Kevin Anderson (RSA) 3775, were trying to join the Rams Cup and her debut Grand Slam 9. Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) 3440, 10. John Isner at the top of the standings the Denver area. for 352 yards and four touch- “We’ve got a lot of clutch Brown’s catch capped a crown at Roland Garros. (USA) 3290. but their perfect season was Gurley’s first touchdown downs to lead a rally and tie the players. I think we have no last-minute drive by the Steel- In addition, she reached the spoiled when they ran head- was a 10-yard run that gave the contest late, but the Patriots problem grinding it out,” Brady ers with 72 seconds remaining title match at the Australian long into Tom Brady and the Rams a 13-3 halftime lead. His answered with Gostkowski’s said. “That’s what the football in the fourth quarter. Open, in Rome and Cincinnati. Nadal’s number one spot red-hot New England Patriots. second was a one-yard scamp- field goal as time expired in a season's all about.” With the Steelers down “Finishing the season as after winning the Shanghai Stephen Gostkowski kicked er that made it 20-3. wild contest. New England led 24-9 at 21-20, Roethlisberger went to the WTA World No.1 last year Masters title, according to a field goal as time expired and Rams receiver Cooper Brady threw for one touch- the half, but Mahomes went work. He first hit JuJu Smith- was a huge honour for me,” ATP rankings. Brady threw for 340 yards as Kupp was carted off the field af- down and eluded a tackle to to work in the second half. He Schuster for eight yards. He said Halep. Nadal is struggling with a the Patriots handed the Chiefs ter injuring his left knee in the scamper for another while passed for four touchdowns returned to Smith-Schuster for “To do it for a second time knee injury and has decided their first loss with a 43-40 win second quarter, but returned in receiver Rob Gronkowski fin- and finished 23 of 36 for 352 10 yards, and then connected in 2018 feels like a special to sit out the current Asian at Gillette Stadium. the second half. He will be fur- ished with 97 catching yards yards in his first loss as a start- with him over the middle for achievement, especially having segment of the ATP tour. Last “I am glad we had our last ther evaluated by team doctors. for the Patriots. His last catch ing quarterback. another 23 yards. also won my first Grand Slam week he joined the clean-up shot and glad we took advan- The Rams close out their was clutch and was the 500th Also, quarterback Ben Brown then hauled in the this year. To be able to see my operation after deadly flash tage of it,” said Brady. three-game road trip by of his career. Brady recorded Roethlisberger hit Antonio long pass and ran behind Jus- name again alongside the other floods on his native Majorca. The Broncos-Rams game travelling to San Francisco his 200th career regular season Brown for a 31-yard game- tin Hunter’s block and never legends who have achieved the After his 6-3, 6-4 vic- was played under chilly condi- to play the struggling 49ers win and also passed Adam Vi- winning touchdown with 10 slowed down. Pittsburgh added year-end No.1 ranking makes tory over Borna Coric in the tions of -3 Celsius at Mile High next Sunday. natieri for most career wins in seconds left to lift the Pitts- a two-point conversion, when me very proud.” Shanghai final on Sunday, stadium after an overnight Elsewhere, Chiefs quarter- the regular season and playoffs burgh Steelers to a 28-21 win Roethlisberger hit Smith- Meanwhile, Novak Djok- Djokovic is just 215 points be- snowstorm moved through back Patrick Mahomes threw combined with 227. over the Bengals. Schuster in the end zone. ovic is closing in on Rafael hind the Spaniard.

Qatar train ahead of the AFC U-19 Championship in Indonesia Shammari shoots gold in pistol event at Lusail TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

AHMAD al Shammari won gold in the 10-metre air pistol event at Lusail Shooting Com- plex and the Qatar Shooting Federation Cup competition on Monday. The competitions being held at the Lusail Field Com- plex from October 11 to 17 are seeing participants compete fiercely. Shammari emerged ahead of second-placed Rami Riyad Rustam and Rami Osa- ma al Shaibah, who complet- ed the podium. Shammari said that the competition "has been spe- cial and they needed to be accurate in their execution. I always seek to be among the elite support shooters in the pistol event". The AFC U-19 Championship 2019 begins in Indonesia on Thursday, October 18, as a new generation of stars follow in the footsteps of some Majid Al Nuaimi, Chair- of Asia’s greats in vying for continental youth football glory. Qatar, champions in Myanmar 2014 qualified for the tournament beating Iraq on man of the Organising Com- penalties in November, 2017. The young maroons coached by Bruno Alves arrived in Indonesia on Tuesday and hit the training pitch ahead mittee, said, "The participants Organising Committee Chairman Majid al Nuaimi with podium finish- of their opening match against the United Arab Emirates. After their opener, Qatar – making their 14th appearance in the championship – were highly competititve and ers Ahmad al Shammari (centre), Rami Riyad Rustam and Rami will take on the host nation on Sunday before their last group game against Chinese Taipei. The top four teams will qualify for the 2019 FIFA we expect more results that Osama al Shaibah at the Lusail Shooting Complex on Monday. U-20 World Cup in Poland. (TNN) will be presented during the The Squad: Humam Amin, Abdullah Saie, Abdulrashid Ibrahim, Yousif Ayman, Nasser Abdelsalam, Ali Mal, Mohammed Waad, Khalid gun competitions for women On the Arab champion- The gun and pistol 10-me- Mohammed, Hashim Ali, Khalid Waleed, Mohammed Khalid, Shihab, Mamdooh, Nasser Saleh, Ahmed Yassir, Baha Mamdooh, Yousif Razaq, and girls. This is a great oppor- ship, he said, "We hope that ter competitions for women Ahmed Suhail, Nasser Ber, Issa Ahmed, Adam Hamdi, Abdullah Nasser, Ahmed Janhi, Salah Zakariya, Marwan Sharif, Ahmed Minhali and tunity and an important one this tournament helps us to will take place on Tuesday Mahmoud Ibrahim. for everyone especially as we achieve all the plans and we at 5 pm, followed by the final move forward." hope to win more medals." round at 8pm. Warriors seek more NBA glory as title-hungry rivals lurk

AFP les tendon surgery in January. the Warriors can achieve this championship. and scoring champion James to figure out what that answer WASHINGTON Working Cousins into the season. “To be honest, it’s fun,” Harden. Houston led Golden is.” lineup once he returns could Curry said of wearing the tar- State 3-2 in the West finals The Celtics have some TWO-TIME NBA Most Valu- add some zest to the regular get for every NBA rival. “No before Chris Paul suffered an sorting to do as well in an able Player Stephen Curry season for Golden State, which Golden State will try to matter if it’s a Tuesday night injured hamstring and missed East up for grabs with James will enjoy watching the Gold- has so far avoided letting re- become the first team at home or a back-to-back in the last two games, both won gone from Cleveland. Toronto en State Warriors hoist an- petitive domination lead to since the 2000-2002 Los some random East Coast city, by the Warriors to reach the added Kawhi Leonard and other championship banner complacency. Angeles Lakers to win you’re going to be tested and NBA Finals, where they swept Philadelphia offers young star on Tuesday when they open “That’s the thing I’m most three consecutive NBA you can’t just sleepwalk Cleveland for the crown. talent but Boston figures to be the 2018-19 NBA campaign proud of with our team,” Curry titles and join the 1950s through stuff. While four-time NBA MVP the best in the East. against Oklahoma City. said. “We’re talented and all Minneapolis Lakers and “We’ve been ex- LeBron James left Cleveland All-Stars Irving and Hay- But the 3-point sharp- that, but the work that goes posed at times in for the Los Angeles Lakers, ward suffered season-ending shooter doesn’t need to look to into it, the mental approach to 1960s Boston Celtics as terms of when he’s unlikely to lift them from injuries that allowed Jayson the rafters to know the Warri- turn the page, has been there the only clubs to win four we’re not 35 wins to title contenders in Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Ter- ors remain the team to beat as the last three years. titles in five years. a season, leaving the Rockets ry Rozier to make an impact they begin the quest for a third “You work so hard to earn to again offer the best and nearly put the Celtics in consecutive NBA title and the right to be proud of your- ex- threat in the West the finals anyway. Blending fourth crown in five seasons. self at the end of the summer.” The Houston Rockets, tremely to Golden State’s the talent into a formidable “I’m still glowing,” Curry Golden State will try to be- who pushed the locked in supremacy af- lineup over the six-month sea- said. “The glow won't wear come the first team since the Warriors to sev- that we can be ter adding 10- son figures to make Boston a down until you get beat.” 2000-2002 Los Angeles Lak- en games in last beat. But when we are time All-Star title threat. The Warriors boast three ers to win three consecutive season’s Western focused and in tune with Carmelo Antho- “This franchise is really other All-Stars in two-time NBA titles and join the 1950s Conference finals, each other, understanding ny to the lineup. built for the next few years of NBA Finals Most Valuable Minneapolis Lakers and 1960s and the Boston Celtics, what we’re trying to do to “We’re trying being at the top tier of teams in Player Kevin Durant, defen- Boston Celtics as the only clubs bringing back injured stars be successful, obviously to win a champion- the league,” Irving said. “Who sive stalwart Draymond Green to win four titles in five years. Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hay- we’re tough.” ship. The margin for error wouldn’t want to be a part of and Curry’s backcourt partner The Celtics dynasty, with ward to a team that was one No one knows that is very little,” Rockets coach that? What more could you Klay Thompson – plus a fifth eight titles in a row and nine in win from last season’s Eastern better than the Rockets, Mike D’Antoni said. “With ask for from an organisation to in injured centre DeMarcus all from 1957-1966, is the only Conference crown, figure to who won a league-best 65 Golden State Warriors guard this team, the depth we have, really elevate your game? I’m Cousins, signed in July but NBA squad to reach five con- lead a pack of rivals who ache games last season behind Stephen Curry. I think we’ve got an answer looking forward to the chal- still sidelined after left Achil- secutive NBA Finals – a feat for a chance to play for the NBA Most Valuable Player for everything. We’ve just got lenge this year.” 18 Tuesday, October 16, 2018 Sports

Ex-Real Madrid chief Calderon visits Qatar Stars League

Former Real Madrid President Ramon Calderon visited the Qatar Stars League Management at the Al Bidda Tower on Monday, as part of his visit to Doha. Calderon was briefed on the QSL’s functioning last season. Ways to improve co-operation were also discussed. The Spanish official held talks with QSL’s Executive Director of Operations Abdullah Ali al Hammadi, Executive Director of Competitions and Football Development Ahmed Khalil al Abbasi, Head of Sport Affairs Mohammed Ahmed Al Abdullah, Competitions Department Director Ahmed al Adsani, Acting Director of Media Affairs Abdullah Saleh al Sulaiti and Head of Football Development Miguel Heitor.

‘FT Future of Football Summit’ Biraghi to Italy’s rescue, to discuss Russia experience

IKOLI VICTOR can be improved on in 2022 my will deliberate on the glo- provides Mancini 1st win DOHA and beyond. bal sports industry which is The session will also talk undergoing more disruption A top-level panel of speakers about the key logistical chal- than ever as a result of ongo- will debate the state of football lenges of ensuring a seamless ing shifts in media consump- Azzurri prevail 1-0 over Poland, keep their Nations League hopes alive and its future development experience for players, audi- tion, the emergence of new at the “FT Future of Football ences, and sponsors. Ques- technologies and a rapidly AFP Summit” in Doha on Tuesday. tions that will be addressed evolving sponsorship market. CHORZÓW, POLAND The one-day football sum- during the meet include steps They will discuss how football mit by Finacial Times will have Qatar is taking specifically to leagues and traditional broad- CRISTIANO Biraghi snatched speakers as Hassan al Tha- make sure it host a successful casters respond to the emer- a late victory to give new Italy wadi, Secretary General of the tournament. What are Qatar’s gence of Amazon, Facebook, coach Roberto Mancini his Supreme Committee for De- short, medium and long-term Twitter, Netflix and other on- first competitive victory and livery & Legacy; Bruce Buck, objectives from hosting the line platforms as sports media keep the Azzurri's Nations Chelsea FC Chairman, and Pe- World Cup? How important providers? League hopes alive with a ter Schmeichel, former Danish are the economic and social A panel will also look into 1-0 win over Poland in their international goalkeeper. development aspects of host- the image of football’s govern- League A Group 3 clash in A special session will look ing such an important inter- ing body’s following allega- Chorzow on Sunday. back at the 2018 World Cup national tournament? How tions of malpractice in recent Defender Biraghi, 26, slid in Russia and the future to the can grassroots football de- years. It will discuss steps that in the winner two minutes next World Cup in Qatar. The velopment and other legacy are being taken to improve into injury time for his first session is expected to discuss objectives be achieved effec- governance in football and re- goal for Italy in a game his what was learned from the tively? store trust, transparency, and team had dominated. The de- Russian experience, and what Experts in football econo- accountability. feat ensured Poland were rel- egated to League B. It gives Mancini his first competitive victory since taking over as Italy coach last May, after the four-time Under-fire Loew to ring world champions failure to qualify for the World Cup. "A new cycle has already changes against France begun," said Mancini "We dominated the game, we had to score the first goal, DPA it would have been unfair to PARIS finish 0-0. "All the lads are trying to GERMANY coach Joachim do their best. It's a good win Loew pledged tactical and per- in a very good game." sonnel changes for Tuesday's Fiorentina defender Bi- crucial Nations League match raghi made the sign '13' with at world champions France his hands when he scored, as where the team aims to re- he dedicated his first goal to bound from a 3-0 meltdown in former Italy and Fiorentina the Netherlands. captain Davide Astori who "We have to improve tac- died of a heart attack last tically. There will also be March. changes within the team," "I owe everything to him. Loew told a news conference I'm here thanks to Davide at the Stade de France on who was a mentor for me," Monday. "We want to make said Biraghi, who was called Italy’s Cristiano Biraghi celebrates scoring his goal with Nicolo Barella during the UEFA Nations League up for the things we messed up to Italy for the first time match at the Silesian Stadium in Chorzow, Poland on Sunday. (AFP) up on against the Nether- last month at the age of 26. lands." European champions Lewandowski and Arkadiusz eschi and Juventus teammate finish off. "We play the world cham- Portugal lead the three-team Milik over Genoa forward Giorgio Chiellini in the first "It had looked as if the pions and have nothing to group with six points from Krzysztof Piatek, who has half. match was jinxed," said Bi- lose in the group. It is impor- two games with Italy on four scored 14 goals in ten com- Italy had a goal disal- raghi. tant to draw the right conclu- points after three games with petitive games for club and lowed after 65 minutes fol- "The minutes were going sions, that the team shows a Poland relegated to League B country. lowing a well-worked pass by and the ball wouldn't go in. good reaction and has a dif- with one point. Italy had the best of the between Bernardeschi and "When you create a lot ferent performance." Mancini stuck with the first half but once again dem- Marco Verratti with Insigne and the ball doesn't go in you Loew has come under fire Germany’s coach Joachim Loew at a training session with national same eleven he started with onstrated their difficulty fin- offside in the box. start to get nervous, even risk as Germany have shown lit- team players Paris on Monday. (AFP) in last Wednesday's 1-1 draw ishing off. Poland also had a couple losing. "Instead we stayed tle improvement following against the Ukraine with Fe- Jorginho rattled the bar of chances in the second half calm and believed until the their surprise group stage World Cup." a 0-0 draw in Munich]. We derico Bernardeschi, Lorenzo within the first minute, with with Kamil Grosicki denied end. This victory is thanks to exit. They rank last in their Captain Manuel Neuer played a decent game and Insigne and Federico Chiesa Federico Chiesa also hitting by Gianluigi Donnarumma, the group's never say die at- Nations League group, facing said the Amsterdam defeat could have won it," he said. leading the attack. the woodwork after half an with Arkadiusz Milik curling titude." The result ensures possible relegation from the Saturday has been discussed Loew said Neuer will be Nicolo Barella, 21, was hour in the Silesian Stadium. over. Italy stayed in the tier ahead top tier into League B. and that the team wants to between the posts again on chosen to start over Lorenzo Poland could thank Wo- Just when it looked as if of December's Euro 2020 Loew said "we must stick bounce back. Tuesday despite not looking Pellegrini in midfield after jciech Szczesny for keeping both sides would settle for a qualifying draw. together" and insisted he he "Our aim ans motivation is good on the first Dutch goal. making his international de- them in the game with the draw, off the last corner, sub- Italy next host Portugal can live with the criticism be- hight to keep the three points. "The lads in the team know but in Genoa. under-pressure goalkeeper stitute Kevin Lasagna, who on November 17 with Poland cause it was clear for him that We know it will be tough I am in good form and have Poland opted for the denying Alessandro Florenzi, made his international debut, playing in Portugal three days "we wouldn't return to the top against the world champions. traine dwell over the past strike partnership of Robert Jorginho, Federico Bernard- steered in for the Biraghi to later. level immediately after the We played them recently [in week," Neuer said. Mbappe is no bighead, says Deschamps

AFP Time, and was one of the stars well. an own goal and converted a SAINT-DENIS, FRANCE of the Russian World Cup this "He knows where he's go- penalty to salvage a draw. summer. ing and none of this will derail He became only the sec- FRENCH phenomenon Kylian Asked if the attention had him, he's just not a big-headed ond teenager in history after Mbappe has handled his rise gone to Mbappe's head, Des- person," said Deschamps. Pele to score in a World Cup to superstar status very well, champs dismissed the notion In his last match for PSG, final in July, netting in the 4-2 national coach Didier Des- out of hand. Mbappe tore Lyon to shreds victory over Croatia in Mos- champs said on the eve of a "Not at all, he's no big last Sunday with four goals in cow. friendly international with head. Even if he's in the papers 13 minutes. The transfer fee of 180 their great rivals Germany. or on the cover of Time and Against Iceland last Thurs- million euros which PSG paid The 19-year-old from the has become world famous," day, Mbappe was due to have Monaco for Mbappe is not far Paris suburbs is on the front said Deschamps of his star a restful evening on the bench, behind the world-record 222 page of the current edition of player. but with France trailing by two million euros they parted with American weekly magazine "He's handling it all really goals, he came on, and forced for Brazilian star Neymar. France’s forward Kylian Mbappe (left) with head coach Didier Deschamps in Paris on Monday. (AFP) Sports Tuesday, October 16, 2018 19

48TH FIG ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS DOHA 2018 We’re excited to be a part of history: Hitmi Organisers sign agreements, thank sponsors for their support TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

THE Organising Committee ‘Chance for Qatar of the 48th Artistic World Gymnastics Championships Doha 2018 signed agreements gymnasts to gain with a host of national part- ners at the Westin, one of the from the experience’ official hotels for the event, on Monday. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK gymnasts when they will The FIG Doha Worlds to DOHA compete alongside the likes be held for the first time in of Simona Biles (of the US) the Middle East at the Aspire THE Qatar Gymnastics and Kohei Uchimura (of Dome from October 25 to No- Federation (QGF) President Japan). Competing at this vember 3 will see the partici- and Executive Manager of level will definitely im- pation of 600 gymnasts from the Organising Committee prove their game and boost 78 countries including six Ali al Hitmi is of the view their confidence. from the Arab region. that the 48th FIG Artistic “The event will also at- The Organising Commit- Gymnastics World Cham- tract young kids to this tee signed agreements with pionships Doha 2018 will sport which will be a huge leading partners Al Kass, the leave a lasting legacy for boost for Qatar gymnastics. official broadcast channel; Qatar and which would also We are optimistic that we Ooredoo, national telecom help build a strong player will reach these goals.” partner; and Aspetar, the base in the country. Al Hitmi stressed that world’s leading specialised Speaking soon after the the young Qatari gymnasts orthopaedic and sports medi- agreement signing ceremo- have the qualities to shine cine hospital. ny with national partners in major events in the com- The contracts were signed on Monday, Al Hitmi said ing years. by Ali al Hitmi, Director & Ali al Hitmi, Director & Executive Manager of the Organising Committee of Doha World Gymnastics 2018 with Issa al Hitmi, Director General, the chance for Qatar gym- “With more support Executive Manager of the Al Kass, during the agreement signing on Monday. nasts to rub shoulders with and experience, Qatari Organising Committee; Issa world stars and to compete gymnasts have the poten- al Hitmi, Director General, alongside them will provide tial to become medal win- Al Kass; and Manar Khalifa for huge experience. ners in major champion- al Muraikhi, Director, PR & While he said that the ships just like out track and Corporate Communications hosts do not want the three field stars.” Ooredoo in the presence of Qatar gymnasts - Ahmed Meanwhile, Al Hitmi, Abeer al Buainain, Director of Nabil, Ahmed al Dayani and who is also the Executive Di- Operations, Planning & Hu- Jana al Kiki to be weighed rector of the World Cham- man Resources; Anis Saoud, down by expectations, he pionships, said his team is Deputy Director of the Organ- stressed that the competi- ready to host the long event ising Committee, many others tion will be tough. in a befitting manner. members of the Organising “It is a very tough com- “It is a new challenge Committee and the media. petition as only eight gym- for us. We are working as Speaking soon after the nasts will qualify for the a team since a long time to agreement signing, Ali al Hit- final from a lengthy and make this happen. We are mi said, “With less than ten star-studded line-up in looking to make it as the days to go for the region’s first- every event. best World Championships ever gymnastics world cham- “We will only expect our ever and want to show the pionships, we’re excited to be gymnasts to give their best world how successful we can a part of history. This World and avoid mistakes. These be in hosting big events." Championship will contribute three gymnasts will have He added the QGF has to the development of sport in Ali al Hitmi with Khalid al Mulawi, Chief Administrative Officer, Aspetar (left) and Manar Khalifa al Muraikhi, Director, PR & orporateC Communi- to show the world where made efforts to ensure Qatar and the region. We are cations Ooredoo. the level of gymnastics has best stay for the touring proud to host this major event reached. We cannot put gymnasts. in Qatar, the global capital for to provide all the best coverage cialised channel to broadcast said, “This partnership comes this partnership and we are pressure on our (budding) “We have made a deal major sporting events. of the tournament. this world event,” he added. as part of our interest in sport committed to provide high- gymnasts because it’s a very with companies to arrange “We’re happy to partner “Our goal is to reach the Al Kass ensures that a com- as one of the main pillars of standard medical services for tough challenge,” he added. tours to famous tourism with our national sponsors to best levels in the world of prehensive plan is in place to Ooredoo’s strategy for social all athletes participating at Asked if the Doha points in Qatar so that the deliver and what is expected to transmission and we have cover the competition spread development. Ooredoo places this World Championship. We Worlds can prove to be a gymnasts can have a good be the best in the champion- great experience in covering over ten fays. great interest in supporting would like to thank the Lo- launching pad for Qatari time when they are not ships history. The local sup- major sports events. We will He also highlighted that sports which improves the cal Organising Committee for athletes to break into the busy with their competi- port has been tremendous. We use the latest technology, tech- the network will provide all health and well-being of the their trust in our services.” elite club of gymnasts in tion,” he said. look forward to a successful nicians and seasoned sports the services and facilitate to Qatari community. We will The Doha Worlds is being the future, he said, “Yes, it The World Artistic event,” he added. commentators in the world of transmit competition content, make sure to provide the best supported by Al Kaas, Asp- can be a breakthrough for Gymnastics Championships Issa al Hitmi, Director, Al gymnastics. There will also be so the World Championship communications and mobile etar, Qatar Airways, Ooredoo, our gymnasts. This event Doha 2018 will see more Kass Channel, said, “Al Kass live programmes, talk show reaches every corner of the services and wish everyone the Qatar Tourism Authority, will benefit them, and it than 700 athletes represent- are the exclusive broadcast programs and analytical pro- world. best of luck.” Woqod, The Look Company, will also help Qatar gym- ing 78 countries in action at rights holders for the champi- grams that will accompany Manar Khalifa al Muraikhi, Khalid al Mulawi, the Chief Taishan, and Teyseer Group, nastics in many ways. It the Aspire Dome from Octo- onship and this is undoubtedly the competitions around the PR Manager from Ooredo, Administrative Officer of As- Lulu hypermarket, and Alka- will be motivating for our ber 25 to November 3. a great confidence boost for us clock. There will also be a spe- the National Telecom partner petar, said, “We truly value live water.

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DUBAI: Dashing former Sri on two counts of breaching the “The charges include failure or series win since 2011: Paine Lankan batsman and ex-chief ICC Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) refusal, without compelling jus- selector Sanath Jayasuriya has and have given him 14 days tification, to cooperate with any AFP are an excellent team and even been charged for not cooperat- to respond,” the ICC said in a investigation carried out by the ABU DHABI better in these conditions." ing with a match-fixing probe statement. ACU, including failure to provide Pakistan have been forced and concealing information, the Jayasuriya, 49, was reportedly accurately and completely any AUSTRALIAN skipper Tim into making two changes after International Cricket Council asked to cooperate with an information and/or documenta- Paine vowed his team would opener Imam-ul-Haq frac- said Monday. inquiry from ACU chief Alex tion requested by the ACU as do its utmost to win the sec- tured his finger in Dubai. He “The International Cricket Coun- Marshall who visited Sri Lanka part of such investigation,” ond Test against Pakistan will be replaced by Fakhar Za- cil (ICC) has charged Jayasuriya last week. the ICC said. (AFP) starting in Abu Dhabi from man for his first Test. Tuesday for a first series win They also left out fast in Asia since 2011. bowler Wahab Riaz, who went wicketless in the first Test, and will pick one from uncapped QCA holds physio course for its officials pacer Mir Hamza or leg-spin- ner Shadab Khan. We want to win every series Pakistan's only series loss we are involved in.We are in United Arab Emirates -- focusing on what we do and their neutral venue since at- if we can do well for five tacks on the Sri Lankan team days then we have a really bus in 2009 forced them to Australia captain Tim Paine wants his team to win the second Test play here -- was last year. good chance of winning it. against Pakistan starting in Abu Dhabi from Tuesday. They lost to Sri Lanka 2-0, Tim Paine their first series loss in 10 at- number 10 Nathan Lyon see- Test match. tempts. ing out the final 12.2 overs af- “We are coming into this But Pakistan captain Sar- The trying conditions of ter being set a daunting target Test with a bit more momen- fraz Ahmed dispelled any fear the pitches and hot weather of 462 runs. tum and guys know what to of losing. have stopped Australia from “We want to win every se- expect a bit more in these “There is nothing like winning a series since they ries we are involved in," Paine conditions," said Paine, who that (fear) and you would see beat Sri Lanka 1-0 in 2011. said Monday. “We are focus- announced paceman Mitchell that with the way we played TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and concluded on October 6. association’s coaches, trainers Since then they have lost ing on what we do and if we Starc will play in Abu Dhabi. the first Test. Throughout we DOHA The chief aim of this course and physiotherapists. 4-0 in India (2013), 2-0 in Unit- can do well for five days then That is hint enough that played good cricket but unfor- was to impart tips to the QCA Those from the QCA who ed Arab Emirates to Pakistan we have a really good chance Australia are likely to keep the tunately we couldn't get across THE Qatar Cricket Associa- officials so that they can han- attended the course included (2014), 3-0 in Sri Lanka (2016), of winning it. same starting XI. the line," Ahmed said. tion (QCA) successfully held a dle common injuries well. QCA Vijith Rajan, Nouman Anwar, 2-1 in India (2017) and drew 1-1 “We are reasonably confi- Paine admitted Pakistan “The team morale is high, three-day basic physio course Operations Manager Manzoor Amjad Sandhu, Paramjeet in Bangladesh last year. dent. After the last few days we were a "very good team". batsmen have scored runs and to upgrade its officials under Ahmad thanked the instructors Kaur Bhullar, Aneesh Kakkot, But Paine's side snatched a got a little bit of relief and a lit- "They have some good bat- bowlers have also taken wick- two experts. The three-day and participants for the course Muhammad Omar, Sreed- morale-boosting draw on the tle bit of mileage, so we know ters, particularly in these con- ets so we are very much hope- course began on October 4 un- and expressed hope that more evi Vimala Sasi, Qamar Sadiq fifth and final day in the first if we play our best cricket we ditions. We know what we are ful of performing well to win der the supervision of Shashi such course would be organised Khan, Talha Undre and Mu- Test in Dubai, the skipper and have got a chance to win this up against and we know they the series.” Patra and Mohammed Eliyas to enrich the knowledge of the hammad Jahangir.