Kvitova Edges Kontaveit in Power Duel, Pegula Upsets Pliskova

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Jabeur in three sets, lacked Qatar Total Open sharp movement and inten- sity, and Pegula took full ad- quarter- nals see vantage. former champion The American World No.44 has dropped just Kvitova survive one set this week, against Kontaveit in three Anastasia Potapova in a 6-2, 6-7(3), 7-6(6) qualify- bruising sets and ing marathon of her own, quali er Pegula reach and rarely looked like doing so again today. Finishing the biggest semi- nal points in the forecourt ef- ficiently, Pegula saved the of her career with an only break point she faced upset of Pliskova in the first set and sealed her second set point with another baseline return. AGENCIES Pliskova briefly rejuve- DOHA nated her tennis to break Pegula at the start of the PETRA Kvitova, seed num- second set, but it was short- ber four, came through a lived. The former World stellar hard-hitting clash No.1 would never reach an- 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 over Anett other game point as Pegula Kontaveit to reach her third reeled off a ‘hidden bagel’ Qatar Total Open semi-final - the last six games of the in one hour and 46 minutes match in a row, conceding at the Khalifa International only six more points. Tennis & Squash Complex on Thursday. SANIA, KLEPAC LOSE IN SEMIS In the last four, the India’s Sania Mirza and 2018 champion will face her partner Andreja Klepac qualifier Jessica Pegula, of Slovenia crashed out who needed just 57 minutes of the doubles losing 5-7, to upset No.2 seed Karolina 6-2, 5-10 to second-seeded Pliskova 6-3, 6-1. Nicole Melichar and Dutch Both players have been player Demi Schuurs in a in top form this week, thrilling 3 set contest. reaching the quarterfi- In the other semis, Mon- nals without dropping ica Niculescu (ROU) and more than five games in Jelena Ostapenko (LAT) any match, and were able knocked out top-seeded B. to bring that level against Krejcikova (CZE) and K. each other. Blistering pow- Siniakova (CZE) 2-6, 6-3, er was the order of the day, Czech Petra Kvitova is all smiles after making the semi- nals of the 10-8. with most rallies a question 19th edition of Qatar Total Open 2021 at the Khalifa International of who was going to get the Tennis & Squash Complex on Thursday. RESULTS hardest, deepest strike in first. But there was accu- champion Kvitova, a winner lead to see Kvitova over the Singles (Quarter-finals) racy as well - Kvitova and here in 2018 and runner-up finishing line, despite Kon- [WC] [8] V. Azarenka (BLR) d. [1] E. Kontaveit both finished with to Aryna Sabalenka last year, taveit’s valiant attempts to Svitolina (UKR) 6-2, 6-4 positive ratios of winners to displayed real grit to seize cling on, and the result im- G. Muguruza (ESP) d. M. Sakkari unforced errors. hold of the deciding set. The proves her head-to-head (GRE) 6-3, 6-1 Indeed, Kontaveit could former World No.2 excelled over the Estonian to 5-2. [4] P. Kvitova (CZE) d. A. Kontaveit boast a positive ratio in each on both defence and return Next up will be Pegula, who (EST) 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 set: 11 to seven in the first, to come through three deuc- scored her second Top 10 win [Q] J. Pegula (USA) d. [2] Ka. nine to seven in the second es before breaking Kontaveit in a row over Pliskova to ad- Pliskova (CZE) 6-3, 6-1 and seven to four in the in the first game, and backed vance to her fourth WTA semi- third. But overall, it was Kvi- it up with ferocious fore- final, and first at 500 level. Doubles tova who landed the most le- hands to move up a double Pegula, a quarter-finalist M. Niculescu (ROU)/J. Ostapenko thal blows at the right times, break at 3-0. at the Western & Southern (LAT) d. [1] B. Krejcikova (CZE)/K. tallying 31 winners to 24 un- “I’m really glad that after Open last year and the Aus- Siniakova (CZE) 2-6, 6-3, 10-8 forced errors. losing the second set, which I tralian Open a month ago, [2] N. Melichar (USA)/D. Schuurs The Czech raced out probably didn’t play the best, I now owns a 20-7 record (NED) d. A. Klepac (SLO)/S. Mirza of the blocks, taking a 5-1 started very well in the third,” since the Tour resumption. (IND) 7-5, 2-6, 10-5. lead in just 19 minutes af- said Kvitova afterwards. Striking 20 winners to just ter a brilliant purple patch “I learned that the return seven unforced errors, the Thursday Order of Play of play. Kontaveit never was pretty good from my 27-year-old showcased a fine 4pm: Doubles backed down from her own side. I was going for it - first all-court game to take down Monica Niculescu (ROU)/Jelena commitment to taking the point, first shot - and I think 2017 champion Pliskova. Ostapenko (LAT) vs 2-Nicole Melichar ball on, and managed to get that made a big difference. Pegula took control (USA)/Demi Schuurs (NED) her teeth into the tail end of In the rally, it was 50/50 of the match immedi- Not before 6pm the set - too late to save it, and anybody could win it, ately, aiming her returns 4-Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs Q-Jessica but useful in terms of flip- but when I put the pressure deep and at Pliskova’s Pegula (USA) ping the dynamic to domi- from my return, it was really feet. The Czech, who had Followed by nate the second set. Jessica Pegula of the United States celebrates defeating second seed Karolina Pliskova in straight sets very nice.” battled past midnight the WC-Victoria Azarenka (BLR)-8 vs Two-time Wimbledon at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex on Thursday. That proved a sufficient previous day to edge Ons Garbine Muguruza (ESP). Azarenka perseveres past Svitolina to storm into semis AGENCIES 25 winners, more than double 4-1 lead. DOHA the amount from Svitolina. Additional treatment from “I really just tried to focus the trainer followed after that VICTORIA Azarenka main- on what I could do, and not I just tried to play point by game, but Azarenka still main- tained her undefeated record think about anything else, point and not think about tained her solid form, holding against Elina Svitolina, as and try to find solutions and the score, how long it’s her serve twice more to pick the two-time Doha champion use every opportunity I had to up the one-set lead. Azarenka ousted this week’s top seed play,” Azarenka said on court going to take to play, if won three-quarters of points 6-2, 6-4 to reach the final four in her post-match interview. it’s going to be two sets off of Svitolina’s second serve at the Qatar Total Open. “I just tried to play point or three sets. in the opening frame. No.8 seed Azarenka im- by point and not think about Azarenka broke Svitolina proved to 4-0 against Svito- the score, how long it’s going Victoria Azarenka three times en route to a 5-2 lina with her 85-minute vic- to take to play, if it’s going to lead in the second set, but she tory, which propels her into be two sets or three sets,” Aza- out to have her back evaluated did not serve out the match in the 60th WTA semifinal of renka added. during the second game. that game, and failed to con- her career. “I’m really proud of the The two-time major cham- vert two match points on Svi- In her first match against a way I handled it mentally and pion would end up dropping tolina’s serve at 5-3. Neverthe- Top 20 opponent this season, how I approached this match.” that game, but still had enough less, serving for the match for Azarenka pushed past persis- Azarenka broke Svitolina zip on her returns to break a second time at 5-4, Azarenka Twice winner at Qatar Total Open in 2012 and 13, Victoria Azarenka of Belarus waves to the crowd tent pain and medical treat- in the first game of the match Svitolina in the top seed’s next got it done on her third match after defeating top-seeded Elina Svitolina of Ukraine 6-2, 6-4 to make the semis of the 2021 event at ment from the trainer to fire but took her first medical time- two service games and build a point with a backhand winner. the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex on Thursday. Sports Friday, March 5, 2021 11 Frenchman Staut wins opening day LGCT feature, continues to excel at Al Shaqab Max Kuhner wins season opening CSI5* 1.45m class TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

BIG events generally make the best rise to the occasion. On the opening day of the Doha leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT), Frenchman Kevin Staut excelled for a second time in a week as he pipped compatriot Simon Delestre on Thurs- day for victory in the 1.55m class at the outdoor Longines Arena of Al Shaqab. Staut, who had got the better of Delestre during the CHI Al Shaqab last week, once Ali Al Rumaihi, Secretary-General, Qatar Equestrian Federation with the podium nishers of Global Champi- President of the Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF) Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al Attiyah, and Omar Al again overcame his coun- ons League Individual classic cation at Al Shaqab on Thursday. Manni, Event Director. Longines Golbal Champions Tour Doha, and Commercial Manager Al Shaqab, with tryman astride 12-year-old the CSI5* 1.45m class podium nishers at Al Shaqab on Thursday. mare Visconti du Telman. Staut clocked 61.73 seconds to emerge as the fastest pair among 40 combinations. Delestre was little less than two seconds behind Staut as he completed his round in 63.44 with 10-year-old gelding Berlux Z. Philipp Weishaupt completed the top three as the German finished the course in 63.74 seconds with 11-year-old gelding Coby. A modest Staut down- played his victory, preferring to call his dominance over De- lestre as ‘lucky’. “I was lucky because I know it is two different competitions. I knew that my mare jumped really well last week, she is really in good shape. Even at the practice arena, she was really relaxed and focused at the same time,” said Staut, who took home €13750 in prize money. Kevin Staut of France during the Individual classic cation Global Champions League action of the Longines “When I had seen the rid- Global Champions Tour Doha leg at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab on Thursday. Max Kuhner (AUT) on Vancouver Dreams in action during the CSI5* 1.45m class on Thursday. ers riding for the team competition, I knew I had to go fast in everything is there for every- round for a total time of 132.41 Meanwhile, Ehning said: closest to beat Kuhner’s time 1. Kevin Staut (FRA); Horse: Vis- secs. the end. I had a good rhythm one to see,” he said. seconds. “The strategy (for Saturday) but fell short by 0.21 seconds conti du Telman; Time; 61.73 3. New York Empire – Riders: and I tried to keep it going till Meanwhile, Valkenswaard The Berlin Eagles’ Chris- is to go clear again. I think we astride Funky Fred. Maurice sec; Prize money: €13750 Denis Lynch (Cristello) 68.59 the last hurdle,” he added. United consisting of Peder tian Kukuk (Checker) and had a couple of missed clear Tebbel and Chacco’s Son com- 2. Simon Delestre (FRA); Berlux secs, Scott Brash (Hello Jef- Staut was glad to be com- Fredricson and Marcus Ehn- Philipp Weishaupt (Coby) rounds. This is halftime. We pleted the top three after a Z; 63.44 secs; €11000 ferson) 65.80 secs. Total time: peting again in LGCT after the ing took the top honours in were second with a total time need two double clears and clear round in 25.47 seconds. 3. Philipp Weishaupt; Coby; 134.29 secs. coronavirus pandemic had the first round of the Global of 133.33 seconds, while New need to be fast on Saturday. It Results 63.74 secs; €8250 Friday Schedule forced the cancellation of the Champions League (GCL) York Empire’s Denis Lynch will be a new day and we will CSI5* 2 phases 1.45m Global Champions League 9am: Hathab Against the Clock season last year and praised yesterday. Fifteen teams went (Cristello) and Scott Brash try to do well. It’s a new horse €25,400 – first team competition no jump off 1.00/1.15m, Prize the organisation at Al Shaqab. head to head in the first GCL (Hello Jefferson) jumped clear at this level. He is 10 years old. 1. Max Kuhner (AUT); Horse: (1.50/1.55m) money QR20,000 “Everybody is happy to be competition of the 2021 sea- for a combined total of 134.29 I am very happy with him and Vancouver Dreams, Time: 25.15 1. Valkenswaard United – Rid- 1pm: Hathab Phase Special back competing in the sport. son to battle it out for their seconds. he makes things easy for us.” secs; Prize money: €6350 ers: Peder Fredricson (Hansson Individuals 1.20/1.35m, Prize This is a really high level of starting position in Round 2. “It’s a good performance Earlier, Max Kuhner won 2. Marcus Ehning (GER); Funky WL) 67.06 secs, Marcus Ehning money QR70,000 sport. I have to say here the And Valkenswaard Unit- from us. My horse jumped the season opening CSI5* Fred; 25.36 secs; €5080 (Stargold) 65.35 secs. Total 3:45pm CSI5* Against the people, the infrastructure and ed was propelled to victory really well. Marcus Ehning’s 1.45m class. The Austrian 3. Maurice Tebbel (GER); Chac- time: 132.41 secs. clock - NO jump off 1.50m, Prize organization is amazing and by Peder Fredricson (Hans- horse jumped very well. We rider put on a sublime round cos’ Son; 25.47 secs; €3810 2. Berlin Eagles – Riders: Chris- money €51,100 really efficient. It’s not easy to son WL) and Marcus Ehning will try to go really well on in the saddle of 11-year-old Global Champions League - tian Kukuk (Checker) 69.59 6pm CSI5* Against the clock organise the show in this situ- (Stargold), with both the pairs Saturday. We are happy today, Vancouver Dreams in 25.15 Individual classification against secs, Philipp Weishaupt (Coby) - With jump off 1.55m, Prize ation. For sure, the quality of being able to record a clear said Fredricson. seconds. Marcus Ehning came the clock (1.50/1.55m) 63.74 secs. Total time: 133.33 money €148,500.

GLOBAL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Burano Boy, Saadi shine in Loyalty Cup victory Valkenswaard United thrill in edge-of-the-seat Doha opener

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VALKENSWAARD United took pole position for Satur- day’s GCL showdown as their combined pinpoint accuracy and blistering speed put them on top of the leaderboard in the first round of GCL Doha. Five teams finished on a zero score after a nail-biting first round, with some foot-perfect rounds from Berlin Eagles and New York Empire. This season’s teams are packed with strength and depth after a busy off-season making tactical changes. The horsepower is the best of the best here in Doha, Qatar and everyone was keen to kick-off 2021 with a bang at superb Longines Arena, AL SHAQAB. “On Saturday we need two great back at this bigger level.” credibly exciting team cham- The dynamic duo of Peder double clears but we also need It was clear from the start pionship race. Mansoor Ebrahim Al Mahmoud’s Burano Boy (Footstepsinthesand x Ghost Of A Girl) continued his unbeaten Fredricson and Marcus Ehn- to be fast. Saturday is a new that the influential first leg With five of the teams run since his arrival from the UK, winning the Loyalty Cup (Thoroughbred Handicap (Class 3) 75 – 95) in the ing were just under a second day but we will try out best.” was being tackled with strong jumping double clears around 37th Race Meeting - Rodat Al Maida Cup of Qatar Racing & Eequestrian Club at the Al Uqda Complex -- -- on faster than Berlin Eagles in Peder Fredricson smiled determination from all the Uliano Vezzani’s 1.50/1.55m Thursday. The victory in the turf feature was the Gassim Ghazali charge’s fourth straight this season in Qatar. second place while New York and said: “It feels great to go teams. track, team riders, owners and Ridden by Sou ane Saadi again, like the other three times coming into the race, the gelding had little trouble Empire soared into third. into Saturday on a clean sheet, The high calibre combi- managers tried out tactics in taking the advantage and eventually topping the 2100m run with two and a half lengths to spare. Hassan Ali From the leading team go- I am very happy with today - nations proved there was no today’s opening round to see Alabdulmalik’s She’s Our Queen (Toronado x Dyna Bowl), trained by Deborah Amanda Clare Mountain, was sec- ing into Round 2 on Saturday both of our horses jumped room for error as every fence how best to play Saturday’s ond under Ivan Rossi, while a further length and a quarter behind was Khalifa Bin Sheail Al Kuwari’s Bottom Marcus Ehning explained: good and Hansson is feeling was crucial in a sign of an in- showdown. Bay (Oasis Dream x Coconut Kreek), helmed by Marco Casamento for trainer Zuhair Mohsen. (Pics: Juhaim) 12 Friday, March 5, 2021 Sports

WORLD TABLE TENNIS DOHA CONTENDER SERIES Japan’s Harimoto and Mima make quarter- nals

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK with a 11-8, 8-11, 11-1, 11-9 win DOHA over Romania’s Bernadette Szocs. In the battle of South JAPAN’S teen sensation Koreans, Haeun Yang brushed Pakistan Cricket Board CEO Wasim Khan addresses the media as the Tomokazu Harimoto cruised past Hyowon Suh 11-4, 11-5, Pakistan Super League (PSL) was suspended after seven players tested into the quarter-finals of the 11-2. positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Karachi on Thursday. (AFP) World Table Tennis (WTT) Thailand’s Suthasini Contender series at the Lusail Sawettabut reached the quar- Sports Arena on Thursday. ter-finals after overcoming the PSL 6 postponed The 17-year-old Harimo- Ukraine’s Gamma Gaponova to, the top seed in the tour- 9-11, 11-8, 13-11, 11-9, while nament, beat Sangsu Lee of Singapore’s Menguy Yu scored South Korea 11-9, 10-12, 11-4, a narrow win over Japan’s Miu after string of +ve 11-9 in the last 16. Hirano 11-4, 6-11, 11-6, 7-11, On Wednesday, World No. 12-10. 5 Harimoto had breezed past In the men’s doubles com- COVID-19 cases Chinese Taipei’s Chuang Chih- petition, the Korean duo Xu Yuan 11-9, 11-5, 11-6, avenging Dasiong and Li Sangshu quali- ANI Earlier on Thursday, PCB the loss that he suffered a year fied for the semi-finals after KARACHI had confirmed that three more ago to the 40-yaer-old at the defeating Spain’s Roblas Al- players from two different 2020 ITTF World Tour Pre- varo and Romanian Ionasco PAKISTAN Cricket Board franchises in the PSL tested mium Qatar Open. Oviedo. The Koreans will meet (PCB) on Thursday con- positive for COVID-19. In the last eight, Harimoto Chinese Taipei’s Shan Xian’an firmed that the Pakistan Super PCB also said that all the will take on another South and Shang Xian Yuan in the League’s (PSL) season 6 will positive cases will now isolate Korean Daeseong Cho, who semis. The Iranian doubles be postponed with immedi- themselves for 10 days. edged out fellow qualifier An- Germany’s Dimitrij Ovtcharov in action against Frenchman Emmanuel Lebesson during the men’s singles of pair Noushad al-Amin and ate effect following a string of “The three players were dreas Levenko of Austria in a the World Table Tennis Doha Contender at the Lusial Multipurpose Hall on Thursday. Nima al-Amin also qualified positive COVID-19 cases. not part of the sides that fea- tight contest 11-6, 13-11, 9-11, for the semi-finals after de- “Following a meeting with tured in Wednesday’s Paki- 4-11, 11-8. feating the Belgian duo Martin the team owners and consider- stan Super League 6 double- Brazil’s second seed Hugo Allegro and Florent Lambette. ing the health and wellbeing of header, and had been tested Calderano, one of the chal- International Table Tennis all participants is paramount, in the afternoon after show- lengers for the title, beat South Federation chief executive and the Pakistan Cricket Board has ing symptoms,” PSL said in a Korea’s Jaehyun An 9-11, 11-7, WTT director Steve Dainton decided to postpone the Paki- statement. 11-5, 11-4. said this event - WTT’s first of- stan Super League 6 with im- “PSL 6 organising commit- In other last 16 matches, ficial tournament, following a mediate effect. tee will hold a virtual meeting France’s Simon Gauzy beat showcase in Macau last year - The decision was made af- with the team owners and man- Tomislav Pucar of Serbia 11- marks “the beginning of a very ter seven cases were reported agement later on Thursday, fol- 9, 5-11, 11-9, 2-11, 11-6; while exciting journey for WTT”. in the competition, which had lowing which a further update Chinese Taipei’s Yun-Ju Lin The tournament is one of started on February 20,” the will be provided,” it added. sailed past India’s Sharath Ka- many being played in a Middle board said in an official state- Earlier, England wicket- mal Achanta 11-6, 11-4, 11-8. East hub, as organisers look to ment. The PCB, as an immedi- keeper batsman Tom Banton Lin will face Quadri Aruna reduce travel during the pan- ate step, will now focus on the had also tested positive for next, after the Nigeria’s over- demic. It will be followed by a safe and secure passage of all coronavirus after Australia came Portugal’s Joao Geraldo WTT Star Contender contest participants, and arrange re- leg-spinner Fawad Ahmed in a five-setter 10-12, 12-10, from Saturday, while the World peat PCR tests, vaccines, and contracted COVID-19 in 12-10, 4-11, 11-6. Singles Qualification Tourna- isolation facilities to the six the ongoing sixth season of Germany’s Dimitrij Ovtch- ment for Olympics is also being participating sides. the PSL. arov’s got past Frenchman played in Doha this month. Emmanuel Lebesson 9-11, 11- The Contender series of 9, 15-14, 11-4, while Sweden’s events aims to provide oppor- Matthias Flack had it easy tunities for future and emerg- against compatriot Kristian ing players on the professional It was my day: Karlsson 11-6, 11-7, 11-9. tour. Players can earn ranking Meanwhile, the women’s Action from the women’s doubles on Thursday. points which will allow them top seed Ito Mima of Japan to feature in the top tier WTT Pollard after hitting booked her placed in the quar- many 11-7, 11-4, 11-9. Eerland of the Netherlands, 8-11, 11-8, 11-9, 10-12, 11-4. Champion Series, an exclusive ter-finals with a routine win On Thursday, Mima was the ninth seed before the Miyuu Kihara joined com- series for the top 32 men’s and over Nina Mittelham of Ger- taken to five games by Britt Japanese eventually prevailed patriot Mima in the quarters, women’s players. six 6s in an over ANI ST JOHN’S (ANTIGUA)

WEST Indies limited-overs Rohit, Pujara hold fort after Axar, Ashwin show skipper Kieron Pollard entered the very rare list of players who have achieved the milestone of hitting 6 sixes in an over on the international stage. Pollard achieved the milestone in the first T20I against Sri Lanka. He became just the third batsman to do so after former Proteas swashbuckling opener Herschelle Gibbs and former Men in Blue all-rounder Yuvraj Singh. Pollard hit Sri Lanka’s Akila Dananjaya for six 6s in the sixth over of the innings as the hosts’ were chasing Kieron Pollard of West Indies a target of 132 runs to go 1-0 up hitting 6 sixes off Akila Danan- in the three-match series. jaya of Sri Lanka during their The right-handed batsman T20I at Coolidge Cricket Ground hit the first ball over the long- in Osbourn, Antigua and on fence, the second ball was Barbuda, on Wednesday. (AFP) dispatched straight down the ground while the third was hit and bowled it onto my pads, to the long-off fence. I told myself ‘Wait Polly, take Continuing the carnage, a chance’. That’s how I have India captain Virat Kohli congratulates Axar Patel (2nd left) after he took the wicket of England’s Dom Bess on Pollard dispatched the fourth played my cricket all along, es- the rst day of the fourth Test against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera on Thursday. (AFP) ball to the mid-wicket bounda- pecially against the spinners. ry, the fifth ball was once again Today was my day, unfortunate ANI Scoreboard hit down the ground and the for him, but this was a good win AHMEDABAD final ball of the over was hit to for our team,” he added. England 1st innings 7-170 (Foakes), 8-188 (Lawrence), 9-189 (Bess), mid-wicket. Chasing 132, the hosts got ROHIT Sharma and Chetesh- Z. Crawley c Siraj b Patel 9 10-205 (Leach). England’s Ben Stokes during his innings of 55 on the rst day of the After hitting the final ball off to a blazing start as the D. Sibley b Patel 2 Bowling: Sharma 9-2-23-0, Siraj 14-2-45-2 (nb1, w1), war Pujara showed great ap- J. Bairstow lbw b Siraj 28 Patel 26-7-68-4, Ashwin 19.5-4-47-3, Sundar 7-1-14-1. fourth Test against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera of the over into the stands, Pol- openers Evin Lewis and Lendl plication as India ended the J. Root lbw b Siraj 5 India 1st innings on Thursday. (AFP) lard bowed down to acknowl- Simmons put on 52 runs in the opening day of the fourth and B. Stokes lbw b Sundar 55 S. Gill lbw b Anderson 0 edge the roaring reception he very first three overs. How- final Test against England in O. Pope c Gill b Ashwin 29 R. Sharma not out 8 sion. Pope got unlucky as the has come into the side in place was receiving from his team- ever, Sri Lanka staged an em- D. Lawrence st Pant b Patel 46 C. Pujara not out 15 the driver’s seat despite los- B. Foakes c Rahane b Ashwin 1 Extras: (nb1) 1 inside edge hit the back pad of Jasprit Bumrah. However, mates. “After the third one (on phatic comeback as spinner ing opener Shubman Gill at D. Bess lbw b Patel 3 Total (12 overs, 1 wicket) 24 and popped to short-leg fielder the introduction of Axar in the when he thought about hitting Akila Dananjaya took a hat- the Narendra Modi Stadium J. Leach lbw b Ashwin 7 Fall of wicket: 1-0 (Gill) Shubman Gill. sixth over brought immedi- six sixes in the over) – I felt trick in the fourth over to send on Thursday. 11 wickets fell on J. Anderson not out 10 To bat: V. Kohli, A. Rahane, R. Pant, W. Sundar, A. Patel, India’s senior off-spinner ate reward for the hosts as the after hitting a couple of sixes, back Lewis (28), Chris Gayle Extras: (b3, lb5, nb1, w1) 10 R. Ashwin, I. Sharma, M. Siraj the day as England was bun- Total: (75.5 overs, all out) 205 Bowling: Anderson 5-5-0-1, Stokes 2-1-4-0, Leach then dismissed Ben Foakes spinner clean-bowled Sibley I understood how the pitch (0), and Nicholas Pooran (0). dled out for 205 after skipper Fall of wickets: 1-10 (Sibley), 2-15 (Crawley), 3-30 4-0-16-0, Bess 1-0-4-0 (nb1) in the 66th over to reduce the (2), reducing England to 10/1. plays, it was important to be Simmons also departed Joe Root won the toss and de- (Root), 4-78 (Bairstow), 5-121 (Stokes), 6-166 (Pope), Toss: England. visitors to 170/7. The 27-year-old struck positive and play your shots soon after and West Indies cided to bat first. Minutes later Axar dis- again in his second over as on that pitch, back yourselves was reduced to 62/4 in the At stumps, India’s score But Rohit and Pujara en- in the first session, Ashwin missed Daniel Lawrence and he had Crawley (9) caught at to clear the boundary – just fifth over. read 24/1 with Rohit (8*) and sured that was the end of the broke the deadlock in the third Dominic Bess to leave Eng- mid-off. The right-handed happy that I managed to con- Pollard departed after Pujara (15*) at the crease -- visitors’ joy on the day as they session as he dismissed Ollie land reeling at 189/9. It looked batsman tried to go over the tribute to the team’s cause at playing a knock of 38 off just trailing the visitors by 181 runs played out the remaining 11.3 Pope. as the visiting side would get top to create more pressure that point of time,” Pollard 11 balls, but in the end, Ja- in the first innings. overs without losing any wick- Pope’s wicket sparked bundled out soon, but Jack on the bowler, but ended up said after the game. son Holder (29) and Dwayne After a disappointing show et. a collapse from which Eng- Leach and James Anderson mistiming the ball and handed Pollard explained what he Bravo (4) guided Windies to a with the bat, England got off Earlier, Axar once again land couldn’t really recover. took England over the 200- a simple catch to Siraj. Imme- felt before facing the last ball four-wicket win with 41 balls to a flying start with the ball as hogged the limelight with his The visitors went down from run mark. diately after the first drinks of Dananjaya’s over. to spare. James Anderson struck with four-wicket haul while Ravi- 166/5 to 205 all out within Earlier, electing to bat break, England skipper Root “A couple of things went Scores: Sri Lanka 131/9 the third ball of the innings. chandran Ashwin scalped 14.3 overs, losing half of their first, England openers Domi- (5) was trapped in front by through my mind before the (Pathum Nissanka 39, Niroshan The pace spearhead trapped three as England was bundled side for 39 runs as Axar struck nic Sibley and Zak Crawley Siraj and the visitors got re- sixth ball -- before the last ball, Dickwella 33, Obed McCoy Gill (0) in front of the stumps out for 205. While it was Mo- twice in one over. saw off the first five overs duced to 30/3 in the 13th over. I thought should I go for the six 2-25); West Indies 134/6 as India lost a wicket with no hammed Siraj who picked the Ashwin dismissed Pope a bowled by the Indian pacers -- The visitors ended the opening or take the 30 runs in the over, (Kieron Pollard 38, Jason Holder run on the board. all-important wicket of Root few minutes into the third ses- Ishant Sharma and Siraj, who session on 74/3. he went around the wicket 29*, Akila Dananjaya 3-62). Sports Friday, March 5, 2021 13 Players start arriving in Doha for Katara Beach Volleyball started arriving in Doha to 4-star FIVB event participate in the tournament, Calgary (Olympic Glory x Brezena) won the Prix Daniel Vergez, a Class and those teams entered the 2 race over 2,000m on the all-weather track at Marseille Pont de from March 4-12 Safe bubble allocated to them Vivaux (France) on Wednesday. at the Ezdan Hotel West Bay, TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK as part of their preparations DOHA to compete in the tournament, Calgary remains unbeaten which witnesses the partici- THE Qatar Volleyball Associa- pation of a large number of for Al Shaqab Racing tion, in cooperation with the countries, as well as men’s and Katara, and under the supervi- women’s teams. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK steadied in the first bend, Cal- sion of the ” FIVB ” is organ- The teams were received DOHA gary moved in third position izing the fourth edition of the upon their arrival at Hamad and up into second at the half- 4-star Katara Beach Volleyball International Airport, where THE colours of Al Shaqab Rac- way point. They began racing Cup 2021 from March 8 to 12. the medical swab was con- ing were once again in the win- in the final turn on this sharp More than 100 men’s and ducted for the Coronavirus ners’ enclosure on Wednesday track, with Calgary coming women’s teams participate in (COVID-19) and then went when their homebred Calgary to join Paco, still in the lead. the tournament for more than directly to the residence hotel, (Olympic Glory x Brezena) Once in the straight, he took 28 countries: Brazil, France, from which the teams entered won the Prix Daniel Vergez, a the lead, and pulled clear in Austria, America, Switzerland, the “Safe bubble” until the end Class 2 race over 2,000m on the final 100 meters to keep Norway, Belgium, Russia, of their career in the world the all-weather track at Mar- his unbeaten status, winning Italy, Spain, Estonia, Poland, championship. seille Pont de Vivaux (France). by a length and a half in front Gambia, Germany, Nether- The precautionary meas- Trained by Frederic Rossi, of Lepti Prinsadi (Prince Gi- lands, Turkey, Sweden, Den- ures taken by either the Min- who is based in Marseille, the braltar x Miss Lady), who just mark, Lativa, Czech, India, istry of Public Health or the 3-year-old gelding is now 2 snatched second place from Canada, Greece, Germany, Ja- FIVB will be implemented in from 2, having won his only long-time leader PACO. pan, Lituania, Qatar. accordance with the approved start as a 2-year-old on the By Al Shaqab Racing sire Qatar will participate in medical protocol, including neighbouring track of Mar- Olympic Glory, Calgary in out four teams, which are of the the obligation to wear masks, seille-Borely. of the winning mare Brezena, Qatar (1) Cherif Yunis and sterilize the stadium and balls He was ridden by jockey who also carried the Al Shaqab Ahmed Tejan, the Qatar (2) before holding training and Sylvain Ruis in this 5-runner Racing silks. Saif and Ziyad, and theQatar matches, in addition to high- contest, he settled in fourth She has a 4-year-old filly by (3) Issam and Abdullah, and lighting the application of position initially with a smart Toronado, Pomme D’Amour, the Qatar (4) Al-Musalmani precaution before entering the pace set by Paco (Paco Boy x also a winner, and has a year- and Gusson stadium, and maintaining so- Momo No Sekku). As the pace ling filly also by Toronado. The participating teams cial distancing.

SHARQIYAH INTERNATIONAL BAJA TOYOTA From South-East Asia to the Caribbean, ICSS provides Yasir Seaidan snatches early lead technical assistance to TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Lichtleuchter (FRA) Can-Am safeguarding sport DAMMAM (SAUDI ARABIA) Maverick (T3) 10min 03sec Sharqiyah International Baja TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK moved to the Caribbean to YASIR Seaidan set the fast- Toyota – National Rally (Quali- DOHA share its expertise at ‘Train- est time on the opening 10km fying Stage result): ing on Major Events Security: Qualifying Stage of the Sharqi- 1. Al-Mashna Al-Shammeri HIGHLIGHTING the crucial Cricket’ hosted by the Carib- yah International Baja Toyota (SAU)/Khalid Al-Shammeri (SAU) role that advanced education, bean Community (CARICOM) in the Half Moon Bay area of Nissan Patrol 6min 21sec partnership, integration, and Implementation Agency for Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Prov- 2. Saleh Al-Abdulali (SAU)/Mo- planning plays in the preven- Crime and Security (IMPACS), ince on Thursday afternoon. hammed Al-Neim (SAU) Hummer tion of threats towards the United Nations Interregional Seaidan and co-driver H3 7min 10sec safety, security, and integrity Crime and Justice Research Alexey Kuzmich posted a time 3. Motab Saud Al-Shammeri of sport, the International Cen- Institute (UNICRI), Organiza- of 6min 22sec for the sandy (SAU)/Yazeed Al-Tamimi (SAU) tre for Sport Security (ICSS) tion of American States (OAS) test in their Mini John Cooper Nissan Patrol) 8min 09sec was requested last week to as- and supported by the Gov- Works Rally and duly edged 4. Rada Al-Shammeri (SAU)/ sist decision-makers and sen- ernment of Canada; the ICSS into a lead of 26 seconds over Salamah Al-Shammeri (SAU) ior officials from two different delivered training under the Miroslav Zapletal at the wheel Nissan Patrol 8min 23sec regions, namely South-East theme ‘Venue Security Con- of his self-built Ford F-150. 5. Majed Al-Shammeri (SAU)/ Asia and the Caribbean. cept of Operations – Key Fac- Pre-Baja favourite Yazeed Abdulaziz Al-Rimali (SAU) Nissan During a three-day digital tors for Consideration’. Al-Rajhi finished third overall Patrol 8min 30sec learning webinar themed ‘New Fred Lord, Director, Sport in his Toyota Hilux and T4 cat- 6. Abdullah Al-Haydan (SAU)/ Challenges, Fresh Solutions: Fu- Integrity and Protection, ICSS, egory leader Saleh Al-Saif and Fawaz Al-Masoud (SAU) Nissan tureproofing your Federation’ said: “As sport continues to re- Khalid Al-Feraihi rounded off Patrol 8min 36sec organised by the Qatar Football main under threat, due to or- the top five. Dutchman Erik 7. Awyed Al-Shammeri (SAU)/ Association (QFA) and ASEAN ganised crime unyielding ap- van Loon completed the stage Motlaq Al-Shammeri (SAU) Football Federation (AFF), in petite for illegal sports betting, in sixth place in the second of Yasir Seaidan set the fastest time on the opening 10km Qualifying Stage of the Sharqiyah International Toyota 8min 40sec, etc partnership with the Josoor it has never been so critical to the Belgian-built Toyotas. Baja Toyota on Thursday. Sharqiyah International Baja Institute, the ICSS addressed continue sharing knowledge Saudi Arabia’s Dania Akeel Toyota – Bikes (Qualifying the AFF member associations and expertise with the inter- finished her first competitive Al-Mashna Al-Shammeri of H.R.H. Prince Khalid bin 1. Yasir Seaidan (SAU)/Alexey Stage time): and brought together a group national sporting community, stage with French co-driver topped the unofficial times in Sultan Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal, Kuzmich (RAF) Mini John Cooper 1. Abdulhalem Al-Mogeera (SAU) of subject matter experts and for the development of best Laurent Lichtleuchter in a the National Rally before any SAMF President and Chair- World Rally 6min 22sec KTM EXC 450 9min 02sec representatives from FIFA, Pre- practices to protect sports time of 10min 03sec and held time penalties were imposed, man of the Organising Com- 2. Miroslav Zapletal (CZE)/ 2. Qutaibeh Al-Sharif (SAU) KTM mier League, programmes. It 11th overall. the Nissan Patrol driver com- mittee, and has attracted sup- Marek Sykora (SVK) Ford F-150 EXC 500 9min 32sec London Sta- was a pleasure to Eleven FIA machines, 26 pleting the special in front of port from partner Abdul Latif Evo 6min 48sec 3. Anass Al-Reheyani (SAU) KTM dium, Victoria support the Qa- cars entered in the National Al-Abdelali. Motab Saudi Al- Jameel Toyota and diamond 3. Yazeed Al-Rajhi (SAU)/Mi- EXC 450 9min 51sec Police Force, tar Football As- Rally, one truck, 21 motorcy- Shammeri was third. sponsors MBC Group and Al- chael Orr (GBR) Toyota Hilux 4. Othman Al-Ghfeli (SAU) and Starlizard sociation (QFA), cles and 10 quads were even- Saudi rider Abdulhalim Arabiya outdoor advertising. Overdrive 6min 53sec Honda CRF 450 9min 52sec Integrity Ser- and the ASEAN tually permitted to take the Al-Mogheera guided his KTM Toyota is the official car for 4. Saleh Al-Saif (SAU)/Oriol 5. Mohammed Manzouri (AUS) vices. Football Fed- start line of the third round EXC 450 to the fastest time in the event. Vidal (ESP) Can-Am Maverick KTM EXC 500 9min 55sec The pro- eration (AFF), in of the 2021 FIA World Cup the motorcycle category, the Modon, the Saudi Author- (T4) 7min 12sec 6. Ibrahim Al-Jaralla (SAU) gramme fo- coordinating key for Cross-Country Bajas and Saudi finishing the stage half a ity for Industrial Cities and 5. Khalid Al-Feraihi (SAU)/Omar Yamaha WR 450F 10min 26sec cused on a speakers from round one of the Saudi Toyota minute ahead of Qutaibeh Al- Technology Zones, is also pro- Al-Lahim (SAU) Nissan Pick-Up 7. Mohammed Al-Kaabi (QAT) range of top- some of our key Desert Rally Championship Sharif’s more powerful KTM. viding logistical support. 7min 25sec KTM EXC 450 10min 41sec, etc ics and methodologies both in partners. I hope this is the being hosted by the Saudi Au- Pre-event two-wheel favourite Competitors will tackle the 6. Erik van Loon (NLD)/Sébast- Sharqiyah International Baja the domain of sport integrity beginning of ongoing support tomobile and Motorcycle Fed- Mishaal Al-Ghuneim dropped first of two desert selections ien Delaunay (FRA) Toyota Hilux Toyota – Quads (Qualifying and event security while raising to the ASEAN Region, and eration (SAMF). three minutes to the stage through the sandy deserts of Overdrive 7min 26sec Stage time): awareness on the importance enhancing regional networks Former Hail Interna- winner and faces a fight back the Eastern Province on Fri- 7. Meshari Al-The ri (KWT)/ 1. Haitham Al-Tuwayjiri (SAU) for sport to work in partnership for the sharing of emerging tional Rally winner Saleh Al- through the field on Friday. day morning. The leading FIA Nasser Al-Kuwari (QAT) Can-Am Yamaha YZ 450R 8min 49sec with law enforcement to pro- threats and the provision of Abdelali was not able to start Haitham Al-Tuwayjiri cars will take the start of the Maverick (T4) 8min 00sec 2. Abdulmajeed Al-Khulai (SAU) tect players and other possible operational support.” in his Hummer after it fell pipped Abdulmajeed Al-Khu- 217.50km stage from 10.10hrs. 8. Thomas Bell (ARE)/Armand Yamaha Raptor 700 R 8min targets, build networks, and Steven Fleming, Head, foul of pre-event scrutineer- laifi to the stage win in the There will be three passage Monleón (ESP) Can-Am Maverick 56sec enhance information exchange, Event Security, ICSS, said: ing checks. Event Stewards quad category. Yamahas dom- controls on the timed section, (T4) 8min 59sec 3. Ahmed Al-Harbi (SAU) Yama- across sport-related crimes. “It was my great pleasure to deemed that certain fuel con- inated proceedings with Al- positioned at the 30.73km, 9. Saeed Al-Mouri (SAU)/Sergio ha Raptor 700 R 9min 08sec The ICSS session first contribute to these two excep- nections contravened FIA Tuwayjiri snatching a seven- 138.50km and 172.56km Lafuente (URU) Can-Am Maver- 4. Riyadh Al-Shammeri (SAU) highlighted ways to improve tional events. To our friends technical regulations and a second lead. Ahmad Al-Harbi points. ick (T4) 9min 12sec Yamaha Raptor 700 R 9min understanding of the global within the AFF we delivered, start was refused on safety came home in third place. Results 10. Claude Fournier (FRA)/Szy- 32sec impact of match-fixing, the in addition to a thought-pro- grounds. He duly entered the The Sharqiyah Interna- Sharqiyah International Baja mon Gospodarczyk (POL) Can- 5. Sultan Al-Masoud (SAU) threat of betting poses on in- voking session on the Pillars National Rally along with Sau- tional Baja Toyota is run- Toyota – FIA (Qualifying Stage Am Maverick (T4) 9min 15sec Yamaha Raptor 700 R 10min ternational football, as well of Event Safety, truly enlight- di rival Ibrahim Ben Salman. ning under the supervision result): 11. Dania Akeel (SAU)/Laurent 11sec, etc as shared methodologies to ening sessions relating to the recognize, resist, and report often-forgotten areas of Fan match-fixing issues. Engagement and Sponsor En- During the second day of gagement and the valuable activity, the ICSS informed par- contribution they both can Bavuma to lead SA in limited-overs format, Test charge for Elgar ticipants about the benefits of make to the delivery of a safe having in place effective Policy and secure event. To be invit- ANI Cups as well as the ICC Men’s continued its search for the that will eventually bring tro- “Temba has been a strong & Supporter Relations Policies ed to contribute to the 3-day JOHANNESBURG World Cup in 2023. Elgar will Test captain. We expect him to phies back to the cabinets.” and influential voice in the – including a dedicated depart- CARICOM Webinar was again take over the reins into the still play an integral role in the Praising Bavuma, Smith team in recent times and has ment - within the sport govern- a fantastic opportunity to both CRICKET South Africa (CSA) next cycle of the ICC World team’s leadership group. said the player has shown shown consistency on the field ing body and the direct, positive present to and learn from on Thursday announced the Test Championship. CSA’s Di- “We as CSA are pleased consistency on the field in all in all formats, solidifying his impacts upon the matchday thought leaders in current best appointments of Temba Ba- rector of Cricket (DoC), Grae- with the appointments of formats, solidifying his place place as a leader. He also has experience. Information and practices and innovative solu- vuma and Dean Elgar as cap- me Smith, in a statement, said: Temba and Dean and believe as a leader. Smith is also con- the trust and backing of the good practices on how to better tions to the planning and deliv- tains of the Proteas men’s “We are grateful to Quinton for that we have the men who will fident that Elgar will bring players and coaches around develop effective communica- ery of Major Sporting Events. I team in the limited-overs and the work he has put in as cap- lead the Proteas back to their the same grit and determi- him. We are excited to have tions between the public and look forward to working with Test format respectively. tain of the team in the limited- winning ways of old. The pair nation to his captaincy as he him lead the Proteas in the private sectors to the benefit of all those involved in the future CSA said Bavuma will lead overs formats and are indebted bring the required stability in has brought to his many per- upcoming T20 World Cups as event planning and operations and returning to the delivery the Proteas in the 2021 and to him for stepping up while both leadership and form to formances on the field over well as the 2023 World Cup in were also shared. of truly great events to packed 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World the National Selection Panel turn the ship in the direction many years. India. A few hours later, the ICSS venues in the very near future.” 14 Friday, March 5, 2021 The Last Word

SHEIKHA AL MAYASSA TAKES PART IN ZEKREET BEACH CLEAN-UP

Qatar Museums Chairperson HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani joined of cials of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) in a campaign to clean up the Zekreet Beach. The drive was part of the ministry’s efforts to reduce plastic waste and protect the beaches in the country. (TNN)

Registration open for TII virtual 11th Int’l Translation Conference

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK TII has designed this year’s Translation theory, trans- from more than 10 countries, practical levels. It is impera- nication. DOHA conference format as a series lator training after the out- including but not limited to the tive that the 11th version of TII invites everyone to of online academic panels, break of COVID-19, interpret- United Kingdom, the United the conference focuses on the participate in its 11th Inter- THE Translation and Inter- keynote speeches and a spe- er narratives of the COVID-19 States, Qatar, Spain, Poland, impact of the global pandemic national Translation Confer- preting Institute (TII), part cialised interpreting webinar. pandemic, COVID-19 meets Hungary, Algeria and Slovakia. on the study and practice of ence, and we look forward to of the College of Humanities The conference will be held Twitter, conference inter- Ahead of the international translation and interpreta- welcoming an exceptionally and Social Sciences (CHSS) at under the theme “COVID 19 preter experience, ‘Localising’ forum, Dr. Amal Al-Malki, tion. diverse audience, given the Hamad Bin Khalifa University and Current Changes in Trans- COVID-19, and Work-Family Founding Dean, CHSS, said: The conference will focus virtual format of the confer- (HBKU), will hold its 11th In- lation and Interpreting Stud- Interface and Job Outcomes “The annual International on scholarly interventions and ence.” ternational Translation Con- ies” and will explore how the between translators and inter- Translation Conference was showcase applied research Early registration is ference on March 24. pandemic is reshaping trans- preters are among the topics to launched for the ﬁrst time in outputs that conceptualise strongly encouraged. To learn Registration is open to all lation and interpretation, aca- be considered. 2010 to set up a Gulf platform the changes caused or acceler- more about the program and researchers, practitioners and demically, professionally and The 11th TII Conference to discuss translation-related ated by the pandemic as they to register, please visit http:// students interested in the ﬁeld. socio-economically. will be attended by 17 speakers Dr. Amal Al-Malki issues at both theoretical and relate to intercultural commu- tii.qa/11th

QU Health launches Taking courses outside their majors new PhD programmne is vital for students’ intellectual and in Health Sciences TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK planned actions within the DOHA framework of the 2018-2022 personal growth, says QU’s director National Health Strategy. A new programme at Qatar Uni- Commenting on new de- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK trepreneurial approaches and cessfully completed the CCC The CCP is a connective versity (QU) combines Biomed- velopment, Dr. Egon Toft, DOHA a careful selection of courses, in Cohort 1 and the CCP will tissue that binds together all ical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Vice President for Medical and the CCP cultivates a range of accommodate the remaining QU students and graduates. Sciences and Medical Sciences Health Sciences, Dean of the IN an interview, Dr Rana skills, knowledge, values and instructors in the pool during “We encourage students to with a PhD in Health Sciences College of Medicine said, “The Sobh, Director of the Qatar dispositions that students Spring and Fall 2021,” said engage in academic and so- with two specialisations: Bio- decision of the board of regents University’s (QU) Core Cur- need for their academic suc- Dr. Rana. cial engagement. We inspire medical and Pharmaceutical is the result of the development riculum Program (CCP), dis- cess, intellectual growth, and Discussing the new ini- graduates of the QU to bring Research and Clinical and Pop- of our PhD program from being cusses the format, vision and responsible citizenship.” tiatives of the CCP, Dr. Rana meaningful change to the na- ulation Health Research. directed towards primarily lab- values of the educational pro- “The ultimate goal is to said: “In support of the Edu- tion,” she added. The programme will now be oratory research towards being grammes and the changes that prepare well-rounded and cation Excellence Themes By adopting a student- run at the level of the QU Health more directed towards clinical the programme has recently engaged graduates who are Framework, the CCP has re- centered approach to teach- Cluster under a steering com- and population based research. made to support QU’s vision able to cope and succeed in cently launched a number of ing and learning, the CCP mittee that is represented by This will have a broader im- for transformation. an uncertain and ever chang- faculty and student awards. gives students the opportu- all colleges and other relevant pact on the improvement of the All undergraduates of Qa- ing world and in return bring The ‘CCP Excellence in Teach- nity to explore a wide range offices. This change will be im- health care system and attract tar University, irrespective of about positive change in Qatar ing Award’ is designed to of subjects beyond their field plemented in the fall of 2021 more nationals as well. ” their majors, are required to and beyond,” she added. Dr. Rana Sobh, Director of CCP-QU recognize faculty members of study that broaden their and will be applied to the cur- “We are excited about the complete 33 credit hours of The CCP has undergone an teaching CCP courses that knowledge and outlook on rent cycle of PhD applications. new development and improve- the CCP prior to receiving a extensive Academic Program to ensure a smooth implemen- demonstrate the exemplary life. The objective is to restruc- ments in our PhD program as baccalaureate degree. The new Review (APR) and a struc- tation of changes that mini- implementation of QU Educa- Sharing Dr. Rana’s experi- ture PhD programmes to meet we now open more opportu- requirements for CCP degrees tured enhancement process mizes any negative potential tional Excellence Themes.” ence, she said, “The journey the needs of the country, mini- nities for clinical and popula- encompass a set of college- has resulted in many recent impact of these changes on The CCP has also launched has been challenging, yet very mise overlap and increase ef- tion health research. This will level courses drawn from dif- changes that have led to the students’ study plans and three student awards. The first exciting and rewarding. My ficiency, strengthen the budget strengthen the research ties ferent disciplines. requirements of the New Core schedules.” recognises students who dem- mandate was to reinvigorate for best use, promote an in- with our national and inter- Dr Rana Sobh said, “We Curriculum degree for all stu- In collaboration with onstrate exceptional capacity the Core Curriculum Program terdisciplinary strategy and national partners,” said Feras strive to offer a common aca- dents admitted to QU in the the Association of American in innovation and entrepre- in order to align it with the provide opportunities for clini- Qasem Alali, Director of Re- demic experience that binds fall of 2021. Colleges and Universities neurship. The second award transformational QU strategy. cal and population health research and Graduate Studies. students from diverse disci- Commenting on the new (AAC&U), the CCP has offered recognises the ability of stu- The challenging part was that search. QU Health was launched in plines together. Taking cours- changes, Dr. Rana says, “These the Core Curriculum Certifi- dents to integrate knowledge I was trying to balance my In close collaboration with January 2017 to ensure closer es from outside their majors changes will probably result in cate in Teaching CCP (CCC) and communicate it through desire to propose an ambi- the Ministry of Public Health, alignment and integration be- is crucial for students’ intel- some implications on schedul- to members of the QU faculty digital creative products. And tious model in line with best Hamad Medical Corporation tween the health authorities at lectual and personal growth; ing and sections’ offering by a who teach CCP courses. The the last award recognizes stu- practice in general education, and the Primary Health Care the QU (College of Health Sci- it helps them become rounded number of departments. Dean CCC is a prestigious vocational dents who stand out in their on the one hand, and my de- Corporation, QU Health has ences, College of Pharmacy, and gain a broad perspective of General Studies formed a development program and the civic commitment and con- termination to suggest some- developed strategic objectives College of Medicine and College on life. Through learner-cen- CCP Restructuring Implemen- first of its kind in the region. tribution to the community of thing that could easily be im- for 2020-2025 to ensure align- of Dental Medicine) in a theme- tric, digitally enriched and en- tation Task Force (CCP-RIT) “52 instructors have suc- Qatar. plemented in our QU context.” ment of objectives, efforts and based academic unit. Women’s Day, fashion, technology and more are set to feature exclusively on Doha Festival City’s virtual channels

• The Mall Launches its also a mother of three – shared Much-awaited PC Assembly tips that are useful for mothers Competition, releases new epi- supporting their teen children sode of the popular FFTV and during their age transition. celebrates March 8 with an ex- Elisabete visited Tally Wejl and clusive giveaway Tommy Hilfiger’s children’s • A special social me- stores to pick the most appro- dia competition will be organ- priate outfits for those in teen ised for International Wom- years. en’s Day in partnership with will be chosen and will receive With an unrivaled variety of l’Occitane a custom gaming PC from shops for all ages, Festival City Geeknation and FNAC. is Qatar’s favourite shopping TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK On March 8, Doha Fes- destination for girls and boys of DOHA tival City will install greet- all ages. ing messages throughout Stay tuned to the link below: DOHA Festival City, Qatar’s City’s Tech Festival, is part of assemble all computer com- the mall and change its ex- L’Occitane. l’Occitane to pamper them- https://www.dohafestivalcity. one and only choice for shop- the mall’s commitment to sup- ponents and produce a work- terior lighting to purple to To participate, ladies will selves on this special month of com/home/whats-on/Festival- ping, dining and entertain- porting tech literacy and devel- ing PC as the final product. In commemorate International have to take a picture of the March. Fashion ment, has launched an exclu- opment in Qatar by encourag- each round of the competition, Women’s Day. wings, post it on their Insta- In addition, Festival City Every other Sunday at 7:00 sive PC Assembly competition ing tech enthusiasts to show off two participants will compete In the luxury area, an in- gram account, while following also launched a new episode of p.m., all FFTV episodes will be that will be covered in three their skills while also empow- against each other. teractive Butterfly-wings stand @dohafestcity and @loccita- ‘FFTV’ on 28 February, featur- broadcast on the Doha Festi- episodes on the mall’s social ering the local community. Each episode will shed light will be set up for women to take neme accounts. ing Elisabete Reis, an image val City YouTube channel on: media channels in March as Candidates competing in on the skills of the participants, pictures and commemorate this Three winners will be an- consultant and founder of Glam http://bit.ly/dhfc-youtube. part of its exciting internation- the PC Assembly contest must where the judges will carry out special occasion at Doha Festi- nounced on 14 March at the Your Image. To learn more, visit the al festival. demonstrate their technol- a thorough inspection of the re- val City. An exciting photo-only Doha Festival City Instagram This FFTV episode was Doha Festival City website The PC Assembly competi- ogy skills and quick thinking sults of the participants. At the women’s competition will also Stories and will receive three dedicated to children and teens, http://www.dohafestivalcity. tion, which is part of Festival abilities in order to correctly end of each round, one winner be held in partnership with sets of shea butter offered by where Elisabete Reis – who is com .