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CCRICKET|RICKET Page 4 GOLF | Page 8 Calls grow for Mickelson at 50 Rohit to replace inspired by Kohli as India’s Tiger’s success T20 skipper at Masters Thursday, November 12, 2020 CYCLING Rabia I 26, 1442 AH Groenewegen GULF TIMES banned for nine months over crash SPORT Page 6 Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, speaks to the members of the Olympic Council of Asia’s Evaluation Committee on their visit to Qatar yesterday. Doha 2030 presents vision for a magical Asian Games ‘If we are awarded the great honour of hosting the Asian Games, I can assure you that we will deliver a magical Games’ By Sports Reporter Doha ‘Doha is undoubtedly a city that is ready to host the Games, housing world-class he Doha 2030 Asian venues and infrastructure. Games Bid Commit- The Games in Doha will cel- tee yesterday presented ebrate sports and inspire a Tto the OCA Evalua- new generation of athletes, tion Committee its plan to de- not only in Doha, but in the liver a celebration of sustain- region and beyond’ able progress, sport for life and peaceful diversity, refl ecting the fopportunities or people to en- resilience, strength and ambi- hance their health and wellbe- tion of Asia, the OCA and Qatar. ing – and to come together as a On a full opening day of the community – is vital to nurtur- Evaluation Committee visit, ing a strong, vibrant, and active Doha 2030 combined detailed society.” presentations with interactive The Evaluation Committee visits of the city’s world-class was then taken on a short jour- venues to explain why it is bid- ney to the state-of-the-art Al ding and how it can guarantee Shaqab Indoor Arena, which is a Gateway to a Magical Asian part of the Qatar Foundation Games. Sports Complex and would host Doha 2030 Chairman HE the equestrian events in 2030. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad bin At the venue, the Evaluation Khalifa al-Thani welcomed the Committee received presenta- Evaluation Committee to Doha tions on Doha 2030’s vision, and said: “It is an honour to mission and compact, athlete- welcome the OCA Evaluation centred Games concept, as well Committee to Doha. As people as presentations on Qatar’s vast of sport, my team cannot wait sport experience, its cultural to explain our plans about the diversity and how the Games certainty and lack of risk that Doha 2030 Chairman HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al-Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation (QF) with will deliver legacy benefi ts be- we are uniquely able to off er the members of the visiting Olympic Council of Asia Evaluation Committee during their visit to the Qatar Foundation facilities yesterday. fore and after 2030. OCA and the best athletes in Doha 2030 CEO HE Jassim Asia in 2030. tar Foundation, and HE Sheikha bin Rashid al-Buenain said: “Just as importantly, is why Hind bint Hamad al-Thani, Vice “We want to reimagine how this certainty is critical for Asia. Chairperson and CEO of Qatar the Games can be hosted. In- What it will mean. And how it Foundation (QF) met with the stead of focusing on construc- will free Doha 2030 up to deliver delegation at the QF Headquar- tion timelines, we would focus legacy benefi ts for the whole of ters, where they discussed the together on the future of sport our continent like we have never important role Education City in Qatar and in Asia. We want seen before. If we are awarded plays in the country’s prepar- to address what is most im- the great honour of hosting the edness to host the 2030 Asian portant: delivering a legacy for Asian Games, I can assure you Games. Asian sport that is measured that we will deliver a magical HE Sheikha Hind said: “Doha not in new venues but in bet- Games.” is undoubtedly a city that is ter lives. The delegation was then tak- ready to host the Games, hous- “And as the pandemic clears, en to Qatar Foundation, home ing world-class venues and we all know there will be many to some of the world’s lead- infrastructure. The Games in lives that could be helped by ing educational institutes and Doha will celebrate sports and the benefi ts of sport. It would a regional hub for innovation, inspire a new generation of ath- be our great honour to start the entrepreneurship and fostering letes, not only in Doha, but in real work of improving those social development. the region and beyond. lives though sport with you, so Qatar Foundation will play “It is a pleasure to welcome that 2030 becomes a Gateway to a central role in ensuring that the OCA Evaluation Commit- a true celebration of our success Doha 2030 nurtures a vibrant tee to Education City. At Qatar in delivering a better Asia.” and dynamic environment that Foundation, we strive to pro- The day concluded with a strengthens community and mote the values of participat- tour of the National Command cultural bonds, and celebrates ing in sport – sportsmanship, Centre (NCC) and Duhail In- Asia’s cultural diversity. respect, commitment and fair- door Arena, where the Team Her Highness Sheikha Moza ness and active life. We do this Qatar handball team were train- bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qa- because we believe that creating The OCA Evaluation Committee is given a presentation on the facilities to be used for the 2030 Asian Games. ing. Gulf Times 2 Thursday, November 12, 2020 SPORT OLYMPIC COUNCIL OF ASIA’S EVALUATION COMMITTEE VISITS QATAR HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, Chairperson of the Doha 2030 Chairman and Qatar Olympic Committee President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani with Chair of Olympic Council of Asia’s (OCA) Evaluation Board of Trustees of Qatar Museums, met with the members of the OCA Committee for the 2030 Asian Games bid Andrey Kryukov. The OCA Evaluation Committee assessed Doha’s sporting infrastructure and preparedness. Evaluation Committee. Qatar Olympic Committee Secretary General HE Jassim bin Rashid Sheikha Asma al-Thani, Director of the QOC Marketing and Communications, speaks at a presentation to the OCA Evaluation Committee. al-Buenain delivers a presentation to the OCA Evaluation Committee. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive HE Akbar al-Baker delivers a presentation to the OCA Evaluation Committee. Qatar Olympic Committee President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani and OCA’s Evaluation Committee members pose with Qatar’s handball team at the Al Duhail Indoor Hall. The OCA Evaluation Committee were given a tour of Al Shaqab. BOTTOMLINE Aspire Academy and Qatar Foundation extend their collaboration spire Academy and Qatar The agreement stipulates that Aspire respectively,” Ali Salem commented Foundation have agreed to ex- Academy will continue benefi ting from over the signing of the MoU. tend their ongoing two-year the use of three of Qatar Foundation’s Amy Johnson said: “Community de- football training agreement football pitches to train youth talent. velopment is at the core of Qatar Foun- Afollowing the approval of a Memoran- The sites are located at Education City, dation’s mission and, this agreement dum of Understanding (MoU), that was Al Khor and Al Wakrah. further demonstrates our commitment signed by Ali Salem Afi fa, Deputy Di- “This agreement is more than just a to supporting and reinforcing the de- rector General of Aspire Academy, and contract; it is a symbolic partnership of velopment of Qatar’s society. Amy Johnson, Director of Community unity as two key national institutions “The work of Aspire Academy, Engagement at Qatar Foundation, yes- join forces to benefi t the wider com- which involves the training of an entire terday. munity. The Aspire Zone Foundation generation of national sports profes- Taking part and present at the sign- and Qatar Foundation both play a cen- sionals, makes an invaluable contribu- ing ceremony were Aspire Technical tral role in the realisation of the Qatar tion to the progression and sustain- Director of Football, Edorta Murua, As- National Vision 2030, as both entities ability of Qatari society, now and into pire Football Administration manager, continue to actively support and con- the future, and we at Qatar Founda- Saeed al-Marri and Hamad al-Shaiba, tribute to the Human Development tion therefore proud to be taking active Qatar Foundation Sports Programming Pillar of the national vision, through steps in supporting the growth of this Deputy Director General of Aspire Academy Ali Salem Afifa (left) and Director of Community Engagement at Qatar Founda- Specialist. sports and community development work.” tion Amy Johnson after signing the MoU on Wednesday. Gulf Times Thursday, November 12, 2020 3 FOOTBALL FOCUS QATAR TRAIN AHEAD OF FRIENDLIES Qatar’s Asian Qualifi ers against Bangladesh on December 4 atar and Bangladesh qualifying for the 2022 World will play the fi rst fi x- Cup by the middle of June as offi - ture of the Asian cials continue to try to overcome Qualifi ers for the FIFA disruption caused by the ongoing QWorld Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Covid-19 pandemic. Asian Cup China 2023 in over a The Asian Football Confedera- year, with their Group E clash re- tion made the announcement af- scheduled for December 4, 2020. ter a meeting of its competition The Matchday Eight clash will committee, saying the goal was be the fi rst and only Asian Quali- to play the remaining qualifi ers fi ers match to be held in 2020, by June 15. Qualifying matches with the change in schedule ap- for the 2022 World Cup fi nals in proved by FIFA as well as the Qatar have been suspended since two participating member asso- March, with four rounds in the ciations.