Armand Duplantis eclipses Bubka’s outdoor pole vault world record FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 in Rome PAGE 12 Al Sadd keen on win against in reverse clash today Al Nassr had won the opening clash against Sepahan 2-0. Opening clash Al Nassr, between these two Sepahan to sides had ended in a thrilling chase win 3-3 draw AFC TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA AL Nassr coach Portuguese Rui Vitoria believes his side A thrilling 3-3 draw during and ’s Sepahan FC will the opening encounter in settle for nothing less than a the return of the 2020 AFC win in their second encounter Champions League for Al in Group D of the 2020 AFC Sadd against UAE’s Al Ain Champions League on Friday. hasn’t dented the home side’s Striker Abderrazak Ham- resolve and aspirations. dallah settled matters with a The draw meant inaugu- brace at the Jassem bin Ham- ral AFC Champions League ad stadium on Tuesday, scor- winners Al Ain took their first ing either side of the half time point of the current edition but break while teammate Brad remained in fourth place, while Al Sadd mid elder Guillerme Torres (left) and coach Xavi Hernandez address the media on Thursday, the Jones pulled off a number of Al Sadd conceded the Group D eve of their second 2020 AFC Champions League Group D clash with UAE’s Al Ain. saves to stave off a late rally by top spot to Al Nassr, dropping the Iran Pro League side. to second with six points. Meanwhile, Al Ain FC head to how things are coming The result helped the The Xavi Hernandez- Al Sadd players during a training session on Thursday. Standings coach is hold- along and that is what hap- 2018/19 Saudi Pro League guided Al Sadd are sternly GROUP D ing on to hopes of qualifica- pened in the first game. We champions leapfrog Al Sadd focused on the reverse clash possible in this tournament. do our best to get the win.” Club M W D L GF GA GD Pts tion to the Round of 16. “The managed to get the draw at the SC to first place in the group to be played at the Jassim Bin The points of the next match Xavi said his players will Al Nassr 3 2 1 0 6 3 3 7 first game was superb, and we end and pressed hard to get on seven points, while it left Hamad Stadium on Friday. will be very important to us. revel under pressure. Al Sadd 3 1 2 0 8 5 3 5 played extremely well espe- the winner. Sepahan in third place with Al Sadd midfielder Guill- Winning will take us closer “We need three points to Sepahan 3 1 0 2 4 5 -1 3 cially for a side that had not “Expectations are much three points and needing a erme Torres emphasised on to qualification for the next go to the next stage. We are played a competitive match in higher after the first game, Al Ain 3 0 1 2 4 9 -5 1 win in Friday’s rematch to the team’s target ahead of the stage. With all respect to the in a crucial phase now. We six months,” he said. but we have to be realistic avoid falling out of contention crucial clash saying, “Our goal opponent, we will go into the played well in the last game “We know Al Sadd play and acknowledge the fact that for a Round of 16 spot. is to win and control the game game looking for victory. but we need to finish off the three goals as well, so we must an attacking game and have our chances of progression “We will face the same team from the start.” He added: “I want to thank chances in front of goal, and improve defensively to be suc- the ability to score and finish are slim. Nonetheless, we will at the same stadium again. Both The Brazilian elaborated: the Qatari people for the good not make mistakes that lead to cessful in attack,” he said. games off, but we knew how to keep fighting till the end.” teams play a different game, “As the coach said, the match reception. Everyone treats me conceding goals. “Everyone expects good deal with the game in order to Al Sadd remain in a bet- but both teams want to get the will be difficult against a well, and Al Sadd has the best “We have a huge desire to results from the team. I don’t get the result we wanted to get ter position to advance, and a win at all costs,”said Vitoria. tough team. We know the AFC players at the moment. win. I enjoy this sort of pres- feel pressure while playing at the end. We respect Al Sadd, win on Friday could put them “This match takes place Champions League is a differ- “The advantage of playing sure that’s on the team, and football. We were better than but we know we have every- within a point of the Round of under different circumstances ent tournament. We played a at our stadium is not great, and the players like it as well.” Al Ain in the last game and we thing we need to get the win. 16 with two games still to play, than those before. We deal good game last time, but un- the absence of the fans will not On his team’s style of play, must enjoy the game and cre- “We have two or three should Al Nassr repeat their with this competition in a fortunately we could not win.” prevent us from achieving vic- he said, “In the last game, we ate more chances in order to plans for every game, as a win over Sepahan in the late game-by-game manner. After “Our goal is to go as far as tory. We must work hard and scored three but we conceded win,” he added. match goes by, we try to adapt Friday evening fixture. winning our first game, we need to do more to win the next. We will not think of what happens in the future, we will see how that goes as the tour- nament progresses. Standings “I do not like to single out Coach Regragui sounds note GROUP C players to talk about, I prefer Club M W D L GF GA GD Pts talking about the teamwork Al Taawoun 3 2 0 1 3 1 2 6 we displayed, especially with Al Duhail 3 2 0 1 4 3 1 6 three players having not taken Persepolis 3 1 1 1 3 4 -1 4 part as much yet got the sup- of caution as Al Duhail seek Sharjah 3 0 1 2 3 5 -2 1 port of their teammates and looked like they have adapted well to the team.” With back-to-back defeats encore against Sharjah following their impressive 4-0 victory over Al Ain in the open- ing matchday, Sepahan now find themselves in dire need of points to keep pace with Al Nassr and Al Sadd as Mojtaba Toutouni’s side chase a first AFC Champions League knockout stage appearance since 2012. “We have a big game and it will have a huge bearing on our chances of qualifying, but we hope we can get a good result,” said the assistant coach. A win would place Al Nassr in pole position to seal qualifi- Al Duhail’s France-born Moroccan cation in the following round, coach Walid Regragui speaks to while Sepahan could take con- the media on Thursday. trol of their own fate if they win and Al Ain defeat Al Sadd in Sharjah midfielder Khalid the other game. Bawazir believes there are a The opening clash between the two sides on Tuesday had seen Al Duhail beat Sharjah 2-1. lot of positives for his side to take from their 2-1 defeat to Al Today’s Matches TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK however, wants his team to be make it easy for us.” Duhail two days ago. Group D DOHA cautious. “Sharjah need a re- Al Duhail had beaten Bawazir, a UAE inter- sult against us to still be in the Persepolis 2-0 in Doha in their national playmaker, joined (at Jassim Bin Hamad WECLOMING the return race for qualification, so it will AFC Champions League open- Sharjah from fellow UAE Pro Stadium) of their striker Mohammad be very difficult for us,” said er on February 11, but lost 0-2 League side Al Dhafra in July Muntari, Stars League the former Morocco interna- to Al Taawoun in Jeddah on and came off the bench in the 6pm: Al Sadd vs Al Ain champions Al Duhail would tional defender. February 18 before the tour- second half for his competitive (UAE) seek an encore against UAE’s “In the AFC Champions nament was halted due to the debut for the club. Sharjah in the reverse Group League there are no easy COVID-19 pandemic. Suspensions for Uzbek in- 9pm: Al Nassr (KSA) vs C fixture in Round 4 of the games whatsoever. Even Al Duhail will be keen to ternational Otabek Shukurov Al Duhail players during a training session on Thursday. Sepahan (IRN) 2020 AFC Champions League though Sharjah have not take advantage of their own and Mohammad Abdulbasit, at the Education City Stadi- played competitively in the strengths and exploit Shar- both of whom received their “The players were very qualify to the next round. Group C um on Friday. last six months, and that is not jah’s weaknesses as they seek second booking in the com- welcoming and that helped a “Mistakes are part of the (at Education City The Knights had defeated an advantage for us. a repeat victory. The likely re- petition on Tuesday, means lot with the transition. It was game and anyone can make Sharjah 2-1 on Tuesday with “In Europe we saw teams turn of influential midfielder Bawazir is set to be handed mostly a matter of adapting to them. We must learn from our Stadium) goals from and like Olympique Lyon & Paris Karim Boudiaf from an injury his first start at the club in the the tactical style and needs of mistakes, but we cannot afford 6pm: Al Duhail vs and have Saint Germain whose domes- layoff should also boost the Matchday Four fixture. the manager. to be too cautious as we try to been exuding confidence. Cur- tic league was cancelled, but chances of Regragui’s wards. “I am no stranger to many “We got a negative re- avoid making mistakes. Sharjah (UAE) rently second on the points they went all the way to the In contrast, Sharjah are players at Sharjah. I have sult against Al Duhail, but we “The coach believes in all 9pm: Al Taawoun (KSA) table, a win on Friday will en- semi-final and final of the still seeking their win in the played with many of them ei- hope to have benefitted from of us, those who made mis- vs Persepolis (IRN) sure knockouts qualification UEFA Champions League re- AFC Champions League in 16 ther at my previous clubs or our mistakes and that we can takes and others who play for Al Duhail. spectively, so we need to be years but they are gaining in with the age group national make amends and get a bet- in the same position to learn Coach Walid Regragui, careful and not think that will confidence. teams,” said the 23-year-old. ter result against Al Duhail to from the mistakes.” 10 Friday, September 18, 2020 Sports

Action from the Shabab Al Ahli and Shahr Khodro Group B match of the AFC Champions League played at the Al Janoub Stadium on Thursday. Conde strike helps Shabab Al Ahli keep hopes alive

AFC second half and looked as en- DOHA ergetic as he was three days Iraq’s Al Shorta players celebrate their rst-ever AFC Champions League win defeating Al Ahli Saudi FC 2-1 in Group A of 2020 AFC Champions League at the Khalifa International ago, managing a shot 20 min- Stadium on Thursday. A late goal from substitute Pe- utes from time with both sides’ dro Conde gave Shabab Al Ahli sense of urgency increased as a second consecutive time went on, though stop- 1-0 win over Shahr Khodro pages for unintentional hand- FC in Matchday Four of the balls and fouls stuttered the Iraq’s Al Shorta stun former 2020 AFC Champions League rhythm of the game. Group B on Thursday. Shabab Al Ahli substitute The two sides went head Conde immediately made to head again after they had his mark with his first touch, faced each other on Monday when he received a dinked ball runners-up Al Ahli SFC for in a match that was decided by from Eduardo to put him in on a piece of individual brilliance goal, and despite heavy chal- from youngster Hareb Abdalla. lenge by Shahr Khodro’s Far- A lively opening 20 min- shad Faraji the Spaniard made maiden Asian CL win utes saw little in way of clear- no mistake in drilling the shot cut chances, with 2015 AFC to the keeper’s right. Player of the Year Ahmed The Iran side staged a late AFP Esteghlal of Iran to progress rebranded as the Asian Club Marko Marin, got past the Al Monday and with Thursday’s Khalil coming closest with fight for an equaliser and came DOHA to the knockout stage from Championship in 1985 and Shorta defence and fired the ball defeat stand eliminated from a shot from far away on the agonisingly close when substi- Group A. again as the Asian Champions low beyond goalkeeper Ahmed the tournament with no points left flank being fisted away by tute Mohamed Ghazi tapped AL Shorta took a giant step to- Al Ahli had become the League in 2002. Basil in the 56th minute. from four matches. 19-year-old keeper Kia. a low cross inches wide from wards qualifying for the Asian first team to make the cut on On Thursday, it was Al But it didn’t take much Also in the pool, defending A few minutes later, Ismail Majed Nasser’s goal. Substi- Champions League round of 16 Monday, their cause helped Shorta who opened their ac- time for Al Shorta to regain champions Al Hilal of Saudi Al Hammadi looked to capital- tute Omid Mansouri headed with their first-ever victory in by the fact that the UAE’s Al count first as Saad Natiq pro- composure and sure enough Arabia and Uzbek giants Pa- ise on an error by Shahr Khodro wide in the final minute of the tournament with a 2-1 shock Wahda were considered with- duced a powerful header in they went ahead again in the khtakor played out a goalless defender Ali Nemati, who at- stoppage time as the Dubai win against Al Ahli on Thursday. drawn from the tournament the 14th minute off a fine Ali 65th minute with Mazin Fayy- draw at the Al Janoub Stadium. tempted to pass back to his goal- based side closed their win out. The most successful club after several of their players Fayez cross to completely fox adh making the most of a low Al Hilal who had beaten keeper but weighted the ball too The result sees debutants side in Iraq stunned the Sau- tested positive for Covid-19. the Al Ahli goalkeeper Mo- cross from Kudhur Ali on the Pakhtakor 2-1 on Monday are lightly and the Emirati winger Shahr Khodro eliminated from dis at the rebuilt Khalifa In- In 1971, they arrived back hamed Al Owais. right flank. on 10 points at the top of the stole the ball but fired wide. the AFC Champions League ternational Stadium, one of to a rousing welcome in Bagh- Both teams enjoyed short In Group B on Thursday, table while Pakhtakor are sec- On the stroke of the hour, having yet to get a point or the venues for the 2022 World dad after reaching the Asian spells of domination and Al substitute Pedro Conde struck ond with seven and Shabab Al substitute Carlos Eduardo score a goal, while Shabab Al Cup in Qatar. Champion Club Tournament’s Ahli got the equaliser in the in the 83rd minute to help the Ahli third on six. struck the crossbar when Ahli are sitting in third place The victory moved them final and became part of Arab 56th minute with their sus- UAE’s Shabab Al Ahli beat Scoreline: Al Shorta 2 (Saeed Shabab Al Ahli were awarded with six points. up to four points which means folklore but thereafter failed to tained pressure paying off. Iran’s Shahr Khodro 1-0. Natiq 14’, Mazen Fayad 65’) a direct free kick. Scoreline: Shabab Al Ahli 1 they require just one point make much of an impression Mohamed al-Majhad col- Shahr Khodro had lost to bt Al Ahli 1 (Mohammed Al Hero from the previous (Pedro Conde 83’) bt Shahr from their next match against when the competition was lected a measured pass from Shabab by a similar margin on Majhad 56’). game, Abdalla came on in the Khodro 0.

Quick read Draxler’s late goal gives depleted UEFA, Bayern in SuperCup talks after Budapest travel warning BERLIN: UEFA said on Thursday they are in talks with Bayern Munich over next week’s Super Cup nal PSG rst Ligue 1 win of season in Budapest after the German government declared the Hungarian capital a risk area for the corona- virus. Despite the travel warning, European football’s governing body say Champions League winners Bayern will face Europa League holders Sevilla as planned at Budapest’s Puskas Arena on September AFP 24 for the UEFA Super Cup. PARIS “UEFA is in contact with Bayern Munich,” European football’s governing body said in a statement. “The impact of the decision of the German authorities on the fans who have purchased tickets is being JULIAN Draxler scored in discussed. Further information will be provided in due course.” The Robert Koch Institute, which ad- added time on Wednesday vises the German government, has added Budapest to its list of risk areas. At the start of September, night to give depleted Paris Hungary closed its borders to foreigners in a bid to limit the spread of Covid-19. Bayern fans are due Saint-Germain their first to travel with 4,500 tickets allocated to the German champions as 30 percent of the stadium’s 67,000 league win of the season, 1-0 capacity will be used for the UEFA Super Cup nal. (AFP) at home against Metz. PSG, shorn of many stars before kick off, were playing with nine men when Draxler pounced on a rebound to nod Neymar receives two-match ban home PSG’s first goal of the league season. “I’m very proud, it’s incredi- as league opens racism probe ble, honestly. I still have to think about it because I still can’t be- AFP ther to determine whether tered their first points of the lieve it,” PSG coach Thomas PARIS there was enough evidence to season courtesy of a stoppage- Tuchel said after the game. substantiate the claims of rac- time Julian Draxler goal, after PSG, who started the game NEYMAR received a two- ist abuse. successive opening defeats for seriously depleted, were re- match ban Wednesday for his The goal will be to establish the first time since 1984/85. duced to 10 men after 65 min- red card against Marseille as “what was actually said and He will be free to return to utes when central defender the French league announced what was actually heard”, De- face Reims on September 27 Abdou Diallou collected a sec- it would open an investigation neux added, while insisting the but will miss Sunday’s trip to ond yellow card and his club’s into accusations of racism by commission would only rule on Nice. fourth of the season. the Brazil forward against Al- “objective, tangible elements.” The suspension adds to a In the dying seconds, de- varo Gonzalez. The probe could also po- growing list served by Neymar fender Juan Bernat, a 63rd Angel Di Maria will also be tentially interpret whether since his arrival in Paris in minute replacement, limped summoned to the league’s next Neymar made homophobic 2017 as the world’s most ex- off with a knee injury, leaving disciplinary commission meet- remarks to Gonzalez, as re- pensive football. PSG, who had used all their ing on September 23 over claims ported by Spanish media. He was banned for three replacements with nine men. he spat at Marseille defender PSG defender Layvin Kur- games by UEFA – eventually “All the fans can be proud, Gonzalez during PSG’s 1-0 loss zawa incurred a six-match ban reduced to two – following we still deserved to win, at 9 which ended with a mass brawl for kicking out at Marseille a foul-mouthed rant at offi- against 11,” said Tuchel. Paris Saint-Germain’s German mid elder Julian Draxler (right) ghts for the ball with Metz’s Tunisian defender and five players sent off. left-back Jordan Amavi, who cials following PSG’s Cham- While the game was in Dylan Bronn during the French L1 match at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on Wednesday. (AFP) Neymar was sent off for was hit with a suspension of pions League exit at the progress, the French league slapping Gonzalez on the three games after he too was hands of Manchester United announced bans of two games centreback Marquinhos and ing by one goal to Lens and to create chances, at 10 we back of the head and accused dismissed. in March 2019. for Neymar and Leandro Pare- goalie Keylor Navas returned then Marseille. still had two great chances, we the Spaniard of calling him a Leandro Paredes was A couple months later he des and six games for Layvin after spells in quarantine. They again dominated still miss, we don’t score,” said “monkey”. Gonzalez denies banned for two games after lashed out at a Rennes sup- Kurzawa after their red cards “We made a lot of effort, possession on Wednesday Tuchel. “This team has shown the allegation. he was sent off for a clash with porter following PSG’s defeat during a home loss to Mar- we had a lot of changes, we but lacked a cutting edge until once again that they have an “We know there was an ex- fellow Argentine Dario Bened- on penalties in the French seille on Sunday that ended in used a lot of players who have Draxler pounced in the dying extraordinary spirit.” change of words. But right now, etto, who was also red-carded Cup final, earning himself a brawl. not trained for a while...with seconds and saved them from Metz coach Vincent Hogon there isn’t enough certainty to and will be suspended for a three-match ban from the Another attacker, players who haven’t played for starting a season goalless in blamed his team. call in the players,” said Sebast- Marseille’s game with Saint- French FA. Kylian Mbappe, remains in a long time,” said Tuchel. “But three goalless for the first time “We ruined everything. If ien Deneux, president of the Etienne on Thursday. Neymar was also sent off in coronavirus quarantine while the effort is still there.” in their 50-year history. we lost tonight it’s our fault, disciplinary commission. Neymar watched Wednes- a 2-2 draw against Marseille in Thilo Kehrer and Marco Ver- PSG had opened the sea- “At 11 we missed all our because we let in a goal at nine He said the investigation day’s 1-0 win at home to Metz October 2017 for two petulant ratti are injured. son with two defeats for the chances, in the second half against 11,” he said “No, that’s would study the footage fur- from the stands as PSG regis- yellow cards late in the game. But striker Mauro Icardi, first time since 1984/85, los- we were tired, it wasn’t easy not allowed.” Sports Friday, September 18, 2020 11 Strong tee shots bring McIlroy con dence at US Open

AFP he looked back at tournament performances. NEW YORK “Maybe putting myself under a little too much Fans watch from behind a fence as Tiger Woods plays his shot from the pressure to get off to a good start. First round of a 12th tee during the rst round of the 120th US Open Championship at FOURTH-RANKED Rory McIlroy took con dence from a major you’re always anxious to play well, and maybe Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, on Thursday. (GETTY strong performance off the tees in Thursday’s opening I’ve overthought it at times,” McIlroy said. IMAGES/AFP) round of the US Open, despite feeling like he might “I just went out today and just took what was given have scored a bit lower. to me a little more relaxed and played really nicely.” The four-time major champion from Northern - Good start an Open key -That solid start, McIlroy Tiger grinds but fades at Ireland red a three-under par 67 at Winged Foot to said, enables him to worry less about chasing a score stand two off the lead on a suburban New York layout and more about constructing a steady round. when accuracy off the tee and clutch putting were at “I think at a US Open, if you can get off to a good finish and stumbles to 73 a premium. start, you’re not chasing as much. And when you chase “Putting the ball in play off the tee. That was im- on US Open golf courses, that’s when you can start to AFP Tour titles, matching Sam portant today. I did that well for the most part,” McIlroy make mistakes and compound your errors,” he said. NEW YORK Snead for the all-time record, said. “I still missed a few fairways, but I was able to and for a time he was fighting to recover from there. I hit a lot of good tee shots. THOMAS JUMPS INTO LEAD TIGER Woods grinded his way make the most of a tough day. “It gives me a little more con dence in my game, to a three-over par 73 in Thurs- Woods escaped a greenside maybe a little more commitment with my swing off Mixing respect for a dif cult US Open layout with the day’s opening round of the bunker to six feet and made the the tee, not guiding it as much, really being able to need to chase birdie chances, Justin Thomas put 120th US Open, putting the 15- par putt at the par-3 third, but free-ow and make good, committed swings. himself in early position to capture his second major time major winner in jeopardy made bogeys at the fourth and “Hopefully that sets me up to do that over the next golf title. The 27-year-old American red a ve-under of missing the cut. fifth before dropping his ap- few days. I feel like most aspects of my game are par 65 to jump ahead early in Thursday’s rst round The inconsistent 44-year- proach at the sixth to seven feet a little more under control now than they were say a of the US Open at Winged Foot. old reigning Masters champion and sinking the par putt. month ago.” “It was a good day for me from the start,” Thomas made six pars, six bogeys, five He made bogey at eight af- McIlroy went three-under on the par-3 holes in his said. “I’ve just played really, really solidly. Hit a lot birdies and a closing double- ter finding dense rough off the rst major round as a father, daughter Poppy being of really quality tee shots. Only had a few squirrely bogey at Winged Foot, leaving tee, then responded with three born just over two weeks ago. ones. The few greens I missed, I hit great bunker him at risk of missing the cut for birdies in a row. “Had a really good start,” McIlroy said. “Played the shots to give myself good par chances. the third time in his past four Woods sank a 30-foot birdie par-3s really well. Drove the ball better. I put the ball in “It’s one of the best rounds I’ve played in a while tee US Open starts and fourth time putt at the par-5 ninth, followed play much more today than I have done in the previous to green,” Thomas said. in his career. with a 24-foot birdie putt at the few weeks. That bodes well. That’s what you need to “There are a couple things here and there that de - “It was a bit of ebb and flow par-3 10th and added a 19-foot Rory McIlroy of do around here, just keep it in the short stuff.” nitely could have been better, but I made sure all of to the round,” Woods said. “I birdie putt at the par-4 11th. Northern Ireland With three days remaining, McIlroy was satis ed my misses were in the right spot and that’s what you did not finish off the round like “The middle part of my plays his shot from with his start even as he reected on where he might have to do at a US Open.” I needed to. I made a bunch of round, a lot of things went my the 12th tee during have lowered his score. Thomas was the 2017 PGA Championship winner but putts in the middle part of the way,” Woods said. “Beginning the rst round of “Could have been a little lower than it was, but at hasn’t managed another top- ve major nish. round. part of the round it seemed like the 120th US Open the same time 67 is a really good start,” McIlroy said. He expected receptive morning greens and some “It seemed like most of my things weren’t going my way. Championship “I three-putted for par on six. There was a couple birdie chances despite the formidable nature of drives on the front nine landed Good tee shots ended up in the at Winged Foot other chances I let slip by, the three-putt for bogey Winged Foot with dense rough and hard-to-hold in the fairway and ended up in rough in bad spots, and I had a Golf Club in on one. So there was chances there to maybe sneak fairways. But Thomas was determined to make the bad spots, and I tried to stay as nice little hot run there in the Mamaroneck, another two or three out of the round.” most of his chances and a birdie run from the ninth patient as possible, and unfor- middle part of my round.” New York, on A concern for McIlroy had been having rst rounds through 11th holes sparked his round, which closed tunately just did not finish off But at 17-foot birdie putt Thursday. that failed to live up to the three that followed once with a 25-foot birdie putt at the 18th. my round the way I needed to.” lipped out at the par-5 12th (GETTY IMAGES/AFP) World number 21 Woods and the magic seemed to has won a record 82 US PGA vanish with it.

FIFA president meets Trump Azarenka knocks out third-seeded Kenin Premier to discuss 2026 World Cup with shutout win at WTA meet in Rome League DPA officials, with several officials BERLIN tried and sentenced since a DPA to edge a hard-fought first agrees new number of them were arrest- ROME frame. Gauff raced through FIFA president Gianni In- ed in Zurich just ahead of the the second set but the teenager broadcast fantino has met with United 2015 FIFA congress. VICTORIA Azarenka contin- dropped serve in the third to States president Donald “Ever since I was elected, ued her impressive form from trail 4-2. A netted return after deal in Trump and American justice we have shown our determi- the US Open by claiming a another error-strewn service authorities, football’s ruling nation to eradicate malprac- one-sided 6-0, 6-0 shutout vic- game at 5-3 handed Muguruza body said on Thursday. tice that tarnished FIFA’s tory on Thursday at the WTA the match after 2 hours 27 min- China FIFA said that Infantino reputation in the past, and we Premier event in Rome against utes. was present at the White have reiterated our willing- third-seeded Sofia Kenin of the Muguruza will play Johan- AFP House on Tuesday and the ness to cooperate and assist United States. na Konta next after the Briton LONDON next day he talked with the authorities in their in- Fifth seed Kiki Bertens of swept aside Romania’s Irina- Trump about the 2026 World vestigation and prosecution the Netherlands is out after a Camelia Begu 6-0, 6-4. “We THE Premier League an- Cup which the US hosts to- of corruption, which has no 6-4, 6-4 defeat to Slovenia’s have never played on clay, I nounced on Thursday that it gether with Mexico and Can- place in football,” said Infan- Polona Hercog, who pro- Belarus’ Victoria Azarenka plays a forehand to USA’s So a Kenin on day four don’t think,” Konta said of her had agreed a new broadcast ada, and met Attorney Gen- tino, who has presided over gresses to face Czech Marketa of the Women’s Italian Open at Foro Italico in Rome on Thursday. (AFP) upcoming contest with Mugu- deal in China for the rest of the eral William Barr. FIFA since 2016. Vondrousova after a 6-3, 6-3, ruza. season with Tencent Sports US justice au- “I have had similar meet- success against another Dutch- Fognini 7-5, 7-6 (7-4). Czech Katerina Siniakova. “We have had plenty of bat- following the termination of thorities are ings in Switzerland, and woman, Arantxa Rus. The 31-year-old Azarenka Earlier, Garbine Muguruza tles. Hopefully tomorrow will be its previous agreement. leading corrup- FIFA’s lawyers are also in In the men’s Masters 1000 reached the final in New York made it through to the last 16 another great battle. She’s defi- Viewers will have access to tion investiga- regular contact with pros- event, Serbia’s Dusan Lajovic on Saturday, her first grand following the Spaniard’s 7-6 nitely played some very, very all the remaining 372 matches tions against ecutors and law enforcement will meet defending champion slam showpiece since 2013, be- (7-3), 3-6, 6-3 win against good tennis this year. That’s the of England’s top-flight football former football agencies wherever and when- Rafael Nadal in round three af- fore she lost to Japan’s Naomi 16-year-old US player Coco Garbine I’m expecting to play.” league via Tencent’s digital and FIFA ever needed ... I am fully con- ter he conquered Canada’s Mi- Osaka. Azarenka dominated Gauff. Even Muguruza had a Also in the women’s tourna- platforms from Saturday. vinced that the credibil- los Raonic 7-6 (7-3), 4-6, 6-2. Kenin in the rallies to not drop nervous start as she conceded ment, another Russian in Svet- More than half of all ity and reputation Another Canadian in Denis a game in 61 minutes, which a 3-1 lead with a double fault lana Kuznetsova progressed to matches will be available for of FIFA is being re- Shapovalov progressed though was capped with a double-fault in the first set, but the 2016 Friday’s third round. free to fans in China, with the stored at the high- as the 21-year-old dispatched from her opponent. French Open champion rallied The two-time grand slam remaining fixtures available est level.” Spanish qualifier Pedro Mar- The former world num- to break back immediately and champion battled back from on Tencent Sports’ member- tinez 6-4, 6-4 to set up a meet- ber one will now face Russian eventually forced a tie-break. a set behind to overcome Es- ship service. Gianni ing with Frenchman Ugo Hum- Daria Kasatkina after she tri- The world number 17 then tonia’s Anett Kontaveit 4-6, The Premier League, Infantino. (AFP) bert, who beat Italian Fabio umphed 6-2, 6-3 against reeled off four straight points 7-5, 6-3. which restarted last weekend after a seven-week break, ter- minated its contract with Chi- nese broadcaster PPTV earlier this month after a dispute over a missed payment. Roglic in control as Ineos duo shine in Alpine break PPTV had agreed a re- ported $700 million deal for AFP “That’s the Tour de France,” the Planches des Belles Filles the right to broadcast all 380 LA ROCHE-SUR-FORON (FRANCE) he beamed. climb, adding further drama Premier League matches per Giro d’Italia champion and a possible twist to a lively season from 2019 to 2022. SLOVENIA’S Primoz Roglic Carapaz has been a revelation Tour de France finale. However, the first season retained his lead on compatriot over the three Alpine stages that Carapaz was drafted into of that deal was hit by the Tadej Pogacar atop the Tour de culminated with the Ineos-led the race at the last minute as coronavirus pandemic, with France standings after stage 18 escape here as the Ecuadorian Geraint Thomas was farmed a three-month shutdown be- as British outfit Ineos claimed a has relentlessly attacked, pick- out to the Giro, but he fell tween March and June, before one-two finish on Thursday. ing up climb points to take the on stage one in the deluge in the campaign was completed Bedevilled by problems polka dot jersey. Nice and is only finding his behind closed doors. that saw them withdraw Although Carapaz is just full form now. PPTV reportedly failed to their captain Egan Bernal on two points ahead of the 21-year- Carapaz and Kwiatkows- make a payment due in March Wednesday, Michal Kwiat- old Pogacar in the mountains ki were clearly brimming for coverage of the 2019/20 kowski won the stage as Ineos classification, with the form he with joy over the fruits of season. team-mate Richard Carapaz is showing he may hold on to their partnership, which will “We are excited to have took the King of the Mountains the polka dot jersey all the way have brought some relief for agreed this partnership with jersey with the pair crossing to Paris. Ineos team principal Dave Tencent ensuring our sup- the finish line two minutes “We will do everything we Brailsford, who had to pull porters in China can enjoy fol- ahead of the elite pack. can, we have much to think out his protege Bernal to lowing Premier League action “I had the best legs ever, about,” Carapaz said after the protect him. throughout this season,” said the way we rode together with Ineos double act saved face on “Adapting quickly to change Premier League chief execu- Richard was just incredible,” a tough Tour for the British is one of the main keys of suc- tive Richard Masters. said Polish rider Kwiatkowski, a team who won the previous cess,” Brailsford said ahead of “We and our clubs have an former world champion. five editions. the Tour in Nice. extremely passionate fanbase in “When Egan left the race he Carapaz must now bet- “We worked so hard since China and are looking forward was very sad but wished us well, ter the Slovenian over Fri- Team Jumbo rider Slovenia’s Primoz Roglic wearing the overall leader’s yellow jersey leads his group on we changed our objectives,” to working with the team at Ten- and now we have this wonderful day’s one small climb and the the Glieres plateau during the 18th stage of the 107th edition of the Tour de France, 168 km between Kwiatkowski said fighting cent to engage with fans in new day,” he said. Saturday time trial featuring Meribel and La Roche sur Foron, on Thursday. (AFP) back tears. ways over the coming season.” 12 Friday, September 18, 2020 Sports ‘Up in the clouds’ Duplantis eclipses Bubka with outdoor pole vault world record

Head of Media and Communication at QOC and member of the QCA Media Committee Hamad Al Obaidly represented Qatar Olympic Committee at the meeting. Qatar Olympic Committee participates in OCA Media Committee meeting QNA “We have a busy two DOHA years ahead of us and will be welcoming thousands QATAR Olympic Committee of media from around Asia (QOC) took part in the first and the world to our OCA meeting for the Media Com- events,” Lo said. mittee of the Olympic Council “In 2021 we will have the of Asia (OCA) in its current sixth Asian Beach Games session, which was held re- in Sanya, China in April, motely due to the coronavirus the sixth Asian Indoor and pandemic. Martial Arts Games in Bang- Head of Media and Com- kok and Chonburi province Sweden Armand Duplantis competes in the men’s Pole Vault munication at QOC and mem- in May and the third Asian during the IAAF Diamond League at the Olympic stadium in Rome Duplantis poses near the time board after winning in the men’s Pole Vault at the IAAF Diamond League at ber of the QCA Media Com- Youth Games in Shantou, on Thursday. (AFP) the Olympic stadium in Rome on Thursday. (AFP) mittee Hamad Al Obaidly China in November.” represented Qatar Olympic “These three events will lay AFP Italian capital. It was his 15th attempt “It was something that was Committee at the meeting. the groundwork for our media ROME “I think I’m still up in the at the height in total and he kind of bugging me to get over. The members of the services and operations at the clouds right now,” said the US- chose the Italian capital be- “It was a kind of mental Committee discussed crucial 19th Asian Games in Hang- SWEDEN’S Armand Duplan- born athlete. You feel like you’re cause he knew the conditions thing. I hit it on the way down. matters related press and zhou, China in September tis eclipsed Ukrainian legend “You feel like you’re dreaming a bit. It’s a at the Stadio Olimpico would “After that first attempt broadcasting preparations 2022,” he added. Sergey Bubka’s 26-year mark, dreaming a bit. It’s a surreal, surreal, super crazy feeling. permit a record. I knew what I had to do it so for the upcoming events, IT The OCA was represented setting an outdoor new pole super crazy feeling. You hit the He also watched videos of just went out and did it,” said developments, the revamped by Haider Farman, Director of vault world record of 6.15m at mat but you’re still up in the You hit the mat but you’re Bubka in action for motiva- Duplantis who heads for the OCA website, social media the Asian Games department, the Diamond League meeting clouds.” still up in the clouds. tion. Diamond League meet in activity, the Sporting Asia on behalf of the OCA Director in Rome on Thursday. Duplantis set the world re- Swede Armand Duplantis “I had never jumped here Doha next week. magazine and OCA website General, Husain Al Musallam. Duplantis who already cord indoors in February, and in Rome before, there have The European champion’s news content. Farman said the importance of holds the world indoor record had made the outdoor mark after new pole vault world been a lot of great performanc- ambition are now to win world President of the Sports the media to connect the world of 6.18m, bettered the mark of his goal with the Olympic record of 6.15m. Duplantis es, that was one of the reasons and Olympic titles. and Olympic Committee had been in evidence particu- 6.14m achieved by Bubka in Games and European champi- heads to Doha for Diamond i came here. “There are a lot of med- of Macau Charles Lo, who larly during the pandemic and July 1994 in Italy. onships postponed because of League next week. “It’s an historic stadium als for me to win,” added the chaired the meeting, ex- that the OCA had been work- The 20-year-old succeed- the coronavirus pandemic. and I knew if the weather per- world silver medallist. plained the duties and re- ing hard to inform all sports ed on his second attempt at “It was something I really mits I could jump high.” “I like to think of myself sponsibilities of the OCA Me- stakeholders in Asia with news the end of a competition he wanted to do, there was a lot of “I thought ‘why not just Duplantis had cleared an as a big time performer, to dia Committee according to of developments and informa- dominated in perfect warm confusion between the indoor do it?’ be the best outdoor, to earlier attempt but hit the bar go out there and do it when the OCA Constitution. tion in the past few months. and windless conditions in the and outdoor,” said Duplantis. clear up the confusion.” on the way down. it counts.”

IPL bubble ‘tough’, but No cheerleaders, no fans: skipper says champions Indian Premier League pares Mumbai in good spirits AFP about preparation and getting NEW DELHI into that game phase mode.” The T20 league will be MUMBAI Indians skipper Rohit played behind closed doors at down glitz for coronavirus era Sharma said Thursday that the three UAE venues, including IPL’s coronavirus bio-security Dubai and Sharjah. AFP bubble was “mentally tough”, Mumbai -- winners of a re- NEW DELHI but the team was nding ways cord four IPL titles -- are favour- to stimulate players and keep ites to win this 13th edition, THE much-de- in good spirits. but Sharma said adapting to layed Indian Pre- The virus-delayed Twenty20 the foreign conditions would be mier League starts tournament begins Saturday crucial to their success. on Saturday without in the , “Not a lot of cricketers from its customary glitz and with holders Mumbai playing our group have played here,” glamour, but the Twen- the Chennai Super Kings in the the star batsman said. ty20 tournament is expect- opener in . He reckoned the team’s ed to be a welcome relief to Teams in the world’s rich- spinners -- including Krunal cricket fans during the coro- est cricket competition must Pandya, Rahul Chahar, Jayant navirus pandemic. abide by strict guidelines, leav- Yadav, Anukul Roy and Prince The short-form extrava- ing them encased in an isola- Balwant Rai -- would have an ganza normally starts in The much-delayed 2020 Indian Premier League starts on Saturday tion “bubble” with only hotel advantage on the slow Arab March but along with other without its customary glitz and glamour in the UAE. staff, their fellow competitors, wickets -- a view endorsed by major international sport- and their similarly quarantined the coach. ing events was postponed lovers after a year hit by sport- The IPL is the most popular family. “All our spinners are in con- as countries went into virus ing postponements and can- domestic league in the world “Mentally it is tough, but tention and everyone has got lockdowns. It was then moved cellations. but since its inception in 2008 hats off to the team manage- the responsibility,” said Mahela to the United Arab Emirates “Most definitely, it is going has contended with corruption ment,” Sharma told an online Jayawardene. as cases rose in India. to be really special this year, and match-fixing cases. press conference from Abu “De nitely they will be ef- All the eight teams have simply because of what we all A spot-fixing scandal in Dhabi. fective in these conditions.” been in strict, bio-secure ‘bub- have gone through as a human 2013 led to two teams -- Chen- “In our hotel, they have Yorker specialist Jasprit bles’ since landing in the UAE, race,” Uthappa said in a video nai Super Kings and Rajasthan created some amazing space Bumrah would also have a with the competition set to posted on the IPL’s official Royals -- being suspended for around where we can just relax, role to play, said Sharma, with kick off when defending cham- website. two seasons. chill, spend time with your fam- conditions suited for reverse pions Mumbai Indians take on “I think in this unpredict- But with the teams in bio- ily and relax. swing. Chennai Super Kings in Abu able time, we were and are bubbles, BCCI anti-corruption “We have been here for “Not just the spinners, but Dhabi on September 19. craving for normalcy and chief Ajit Singh told AFP last almost three weeks and have even the seamers will have a There will be no gala open- this tournament and sports, month that “controlling inter- been in good spirits. Now it’s all lot of assistance,” he said. ing ceremony for the world’s in general, brings about that action between players and richest T20 league, and the feeling of normalcy back into others will not be very diffi- games will be played behind our lives.” cult”. closed doors at three venues Despite the controversies, including Dubai and Sharjah. CORONAVIRUS CASES the IPL has attracted top for- Yet president of the Board To reduce the number of eign stars with Australia’s Pat of Control for Cricket in In- people in the grounds, there Cummins the most expensive dia, Sourav Ganguly, expects will be no dancing cheerlead- overseas player after he was a surge in viewership for the Chennai Super Kings cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni retired ers. bought by Kolkata Knight 13th edition with the matches from international cricket last month but remains one of the biggest Players will be ferried to Riders for $2.17 million at scheduled for India’s evening attractions of the tournament. (AFP) and from hotels under strict auction. primetime TV slots. BCCI health safety protocols. The spotlight will also “They (broadcasters) are Ganguly said crowds could cial distancing,” the former More than 20,000 coronavi- be on Indian stars including actually expecting the highest even return to the stands later captain said. rus tests will be carried out, Chennai captain Mahendra rating of IPL this season be- in the 53-day tournament, “They are properly test- officials say. Singh Dhoni and star batsman cause they believe if (people) which ends on November 10. ed and allowed to enter the The tournament has al- Virat Kohli, who will seek his In this le photo taken on May 13, 2019, Mumbai Indians captain don’t turn up in the ground, “Because of the Covid ground. But I think that is go- ready been under scrutiny af- maiden IPL title with Royal Rohit Sharma (centre) and team co-owner Nita Ambai and others they will be actually watching and infection, you don’t want ing to happen over a period of ter two Chennai players tested Challengers Bangalore. celebrate as they travel in a open bus during a procession after on their television sets,” said people to be too close to each time.” positive for the coronavirus. Dhoni retired from inter- arriving in Mumbai having won the IPL nal. Mumbai Indians will Ganguly. other, but very soon you will Rajasthan Royals batsman Several top players pulled out national cricket last month attempt to underline their status by claiming their rst back-to-back “There is a positive in eve- see there will be 30 percent Robin Uthappa believes the in the build-up, mostly citing but remains one of the biggest titles in the Indian Premier League. (AFP) rything.” people in the ground with so- tournament will buoy cricket- personal reasons. attractions of the tournament. Friday, September 18, 2020 13 (http://www.islamweb.net) Under the guidance and supervision of Ministry of Awqaf (Religious Endowments) Islam and Islamic Affairs

Magni cent examples of The parent-child tolerance in Islam Question: I would like to know more about tolerance in Islam. Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad peace and blessings be upon him, relationship in Islam is His slave and Messenger. Islam is the true religion. It is based on Tawheed (Mono- SLAM’S general approach to today from the decree of Allah, except for theism) and was sent by Allah The Almighty. This is a fact that children may be summarised whom He gives mercy.’ And the waves has been proven logically by textual proofs from the Qur’an in a few principles. First, it is came between them, and he was among and Sunnah as well as other sources. Islam is a way of life a divine injunction that no the drowned. And it was said, ‘O earth, that governs man’s conduct from birth to death. It is a meth- child may become the cause swallow your water, and O sky, withhold odology that connects and encompasses all systems of life ofI harm to the parents. [your rain].’ And the water subsided, and and legislation. It rules the individual and society with what A. The child’s rights: The par- the matter was accomplished, and the Allah The Almighty wants from His slaves and makes rewards ent’s duties ship came to rest on the [mountain of] and penalties based on this. Allah, The Exalted, Says (what Joodiyy. And it was said, ‘Away with the If people are reasonable enough and if they ponder on the means): “Mothers may breastfeed their wrongdoing people.’ And Noah called to meaning of Islam and upon its divine methodology, they will children two complete years for whoever his Lord and said, ‘My Lord, indeed my certainly regard it in a more positive manner. That is to say, wishes to complete the nursing [period]. son is of my family; and indeed, Your they will de nitely declare their full submission to, satisfaction Upon the father is the mothers’ provision promise is true; and You are the most with and acceptance of this religion. However, when this meth- and their clothing according to what is ac- just of judges!’ He said, ‘O Noah, indeed odology clashes with people’s whims and desires, they turn ceptable. No person is charged with more he is not of your family; indeed, he is [one their backs on it. Moreover, they may even attack it or arouse than his capacity. No mother should be whose] work was other than righteous, suspicions and spread lies about it just to keep people away harmed through her child, and no father so ask Me not for that about which you from it or to shake the faith of those who adopt it. They do through his child. And upon the [father’s] have no knowledge. Indeed, I advise you, this out of envy and injustice. heir is [a duty] like that [of the father]. lest you be among the ignorant.’” [Qur’an It is true that the one who is fair enough to regard Islam And if they both desire weaning through 11:42-46] as it really is will nd that its rulings and principles set the mutual consent from both of them and More significant, perhaps, is the fact most magni cent examples of justice, tolerance and respect consultation, there is no blame upon ei- that customs, folkways, traditions or the for humanity. Moreover, he will nd that this great methodol- ther of them. And if you wish to have your your Lord has prohibited to you. [He the child becomes a joint responsibility of parents’ value system and standards do ogy enhances purity, charity, cooperation, solidarity, mercy, children nursed by a substitute, there is commands] that you not associate any- the entire Muslim community, designat- not in themselves constitute truth and mutual advice, love, goodness, chastity, forgiveness and hope. no blame upon you as long as you give thing with Him, and to parents, good ed officials and commoners alike. rightness. In several passages, the Qur’an He will also nd that Islam ghts interest and usury payment according to what is acceptable. treatment, and do not kill your children B. The child’s duties: The par- strongly reproaches those who may stray (Riba), stinginess, sel shness, egoism, individualism, quarre- And fear Allah and know that Allah isS ee- out of poverty; We will provide for you ent’s rights from the truth just because it seems new ling, ghting, hatred, exposure of others’ defects, oppression, ing of what you do.” [Qur’an 2: 233] and them. And do not approach immo- The parent-child relationship is com- to them or contrary to what is considered injustice and uncleanliness. Secondly, by implication, the parents ralities – what is apparent of them and plementary. In Islam, parents and chil- to be normal, or incompatible with the It is worth noting that Islam is the only religion that has should reciprocate and cause the child no what is concealed. And do not kill the soul dren are bound together by mutual obli- parents’ values. allowed other religions to co-exist under its supremacy and harm either. The Qur’an recognises very which Allah has forbidden [to be killed] gations and reciprocal commitments. But Furthermore, it focalises the fact that has granted their followers the right to live in safety without clearly that parents are not always im- except by [legal] right. This has He in- the age differential is sometimes so wide if loyalty or obedience to the parents is fearing any threat against their honour or wealth. mune from over protectiveness or negli- structed you that you may use reason.’” as to cause parents to grow physically likely to alienate the individual from Al- Therefore, the one who tries to make malicious allega- gence. [Qur’an 6: 151] weak and mentally feeble. This is often lah, then he must side with Allah, as it tions about Islam or focuses on a certain issue and a certain On the basis of this recognition, it Another equally inalienable right is accompanied by impatience, degenera- were. It is true; the parents merit consid- ruling and accuses Islam of injustice is de nitely distorting (Qur’an) has, thirdly, established certain the right of legitimacy, which holds that tion of energy, heightened sensitivity and eration, love, compassion, and mercy. But the truth. It is wrong to make unfair judgments without proof guidelines and pointed out certain facts every child shall have a father, and one perhaps misjudgment. if they step out of their proper line to in- that cannot be acknowledged by any reasonable person, be- with respect to children. father only. A third set of rights comes un- It may also result in abuses of pa- trude upon the rights of Allah, a demarca- cause one must rst carefully examine the case and be aware It points out that children are joys of der socialization, upbringing, and general rental authority or intergenerational es- tion line must be drawn and maintained. of all its aspects before being able to judge it fairly. If each life as well as sources of pride and foun- care. To take good care of children is one trangement and uneasiness, something The Qur’an sums up the whole ques- of these cases is given due attention, it will become evident tains of distress and temptation. But it of the most commendable deeds in Islam. similar to what is now called the “genera- tion in the master concept of ‘Ihsan’ (i.e. a that Islam has always been wronged by others, and yet it has hastens to stress the greater joys of the The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah tion gap”. It was probably in view of these strong sense of God-consciousness which always been just and fair in every situation. spirit and cautions parents against over- be upon him, was fond of children and he considerations that Islam has taken cog- constantly inclines a believer toward pie- Allah Knows best. confidence, false pride or misdeeds that expressed his conviction that his Muslim nisance of certain facts and made basic ty), which denotes what is right, good, and might be caused by children. The reli- community would be noted among other provisions to govern the individual’s rela- beautiful. The practical implications of the gious moral principle of this position is communities for its kindness to children. tionship to his parents. concept of ‘Ihsan’ to the parents entail ac- that every individual, parent or child, It is charity of a higher order to at- The fact that parents are advanced in tive empathy and patience, gratitude and relates to Allah directly and is indepen- tend to their spiritual welfare, educational age and are generally believed to be more compassion, respect for them and prayers “And present to them the example of the dently responsible for his deeds. needs, and general well-being. Interest in experienced does not by itself validate for their souls, honouring their legitimate No child can absolve the parent on the and responsibility for the child’s welfare their views or certify their standards.S im- commitments and providing them with life of this world, [its being] like rain which Day of Judgment. Nor can a parent inter- are questions of top priority. ilarly, youth per se is not the sole fountain sincere counsel. We send down from the sky, and the veg- cede on behalf of his child. According to the Prophet’s instruc- of energy, idealism or wisdom. One basic dimension of ‘Ihsan’ is def- etation of the earth mingles with it and Finally, Islam is strongly sensitive to tions, peace and blessings of Allah be In various contexts, the Qur’an cites erence. Parents have the right to expect the crucial dependence of the child on the upon him, by the seventh day the child instances where the parents were proven obedience from their children if only in [then] it becomes dry remnants, scattered parents. Their decisive role in forming the should be given a good, pleasant name wrong in their encounter with their chil- partial return for what the parents have by the winds. And Allah is ever, over all child’s personality is clearly recognised in and its head should be shaved, along with dren and also where children misjudged done for them. But if parents demand the things, Perfect in Ability.” – [Qur’an 18:45] Islam. In a very suggestive statement, the all the other hygienic measures required the positions of their parents. wrong or ask for the improper, disobedi- Prophet (peace be upon him) declared for healthy growing. This should be made Allah, The Exalted, Says (what ence becomes not only justifiable, but also that every child is born into the true mal- a festive occasion marked with joy and means): And [mention O Muhammad], imperative. Obey or disobey, the chil- leable nature of ‘Fitrah’ (i.e., the pure nat- charity. when Abraham said to his father Aazar, dren’s attitude toward parents may not be ural in-born, monotheistic belief in God), Responsibility for and compassion ‘Do you take idols as deities? Indeed, I see categorical submissiveness or irresponsi- its parents later on make him into a Jew, toward the child is a matter of religious you and your people to be in manifest er- ble defiance. Christian or pagan. importance as well as social concern. ror.’” [Qur’an 6:74] The last integral part of ‘Ihsan’ to According to these guidelines, and Whether the parents are alive or de- Allah also Says what means: “And be mentioned here is that children are more specifically, one of the most inalien- ceased, present or absent, known or un- it sailed with them through waves like responsible for the support and main- able rights of the child in Islam is the right known, the child is to be provided for with mountains, and Noah called to his son tenance of parents when the parents to life and equal life chances. Preservation optimum care. Whenever there are exec- who was apart [from them], ‘O my son, become weak and are unable to support “Beware of pride sought in anger; it leads to of the child’s life is the third command- utors or relatives close enough to be held come aboard with us and be not with the themselves. It is an absolute religious embarrassment (disgrace) of apology.” ment in Islam. responsible for the child’s welfare, they disbelievers.’ [But] he said, ‘I will take ref- duty to provide for the parents in case of Allah, The Exalted, Says (what shall be directed to discharge this duty. uge on a mountain to protect me from the need and help them to make their lives as – [Abdullah ibn ‘Umar] means): “Say, ‘Come, I will recite what But if there is no next of kin, care for water.’ [Noah] said, ‘There is no protector comfortable as possible. LEARNING TO LISTEN

ISTENING is a quality of true Reflecting on these verses show to teach our children other Islamic haviour. They children only have the their attention by aggressive behav- not Westernised enough or because believers who say ‘we hear and us that listening, obedience, being re- duties like praying and reading the servants who they can order around, iour, whining or deliberately disobey- they use their teenage years as an ex- we obey’ when they are referred spectful, lowering one’s voice and be- Qur’an, we must teach them to listen. or the babysitter whose job it is to see ing the parents’ instructions. cuse for disobedience. to statements of Allah the Ex- ing merciful and humble are all inter- that they get through the day without Attention-seeking behaviour is alted and His Prophet, peace related qualities -- and they are also CAUSE AND EFFECT any physical injury. In such cases, the commonly seen in toddlers and teen- Peer influences andL blessings of Allah be upon him. the qualities of true believers. These First, we must look into the children become their own bosses agers, because they cannot or don’t Children fall into bad company Besides listening to the commands of are the qualities which our Muslim reasons why children disobey and try to see how much bad behav- want to articulate their need for their and start getting influenced by other Allah the Exalted and His Prophet, , communities need the most today, their parents. iour they can get away with. With parent’s attention. The only way they children in order to fit in with a group. peace and blessings of Allah be upon and which we should try to cultivate their parents usually too busy to no- can ‘force’ a parent to pay personal This can happen at any age, but usu- him, Muslims are asked to listen to in ourselves and our children. Parental negligence tice or react, they have unlimited op- attention to them is by being difficult ally it happens in the pre-teens and parents, except if they ask us to do If we look around our communi- Most modern working parents portunities. and disobedient. teens when they spend more time something that is wrong in the eyes of ties, we find young children are often are thrilled to have children, but with- Very soon, the children go from with their peers at school and college. Allah (what means): jokingly called “brats” because of their in a short while they abandon them ordering around the servants to being Cultural influences Peer influences can lead children to  {And We have enjoined on man behavior in public. Perhaps “adorable to the care of servants, babysitters or rude and disrespectful to other elders In the West, the teenage years are dangerous habits and addictions. Un- (to be dutiful and good) to his par- brats”, but brats all the same. There relatives in order to get on with their around them (for example teachers traditionally seen as a time for being der harmful peer influences, children ents[...] But if they (both) strive with is a regular pattern of their behavior: jobs. Sometimes, both parents are in school) and bullying other children rebellious and outrageous. Teenag- start disobeying their parents and you to make you join in worship with they are destructive with their own working and when they come back their age. By the time their behavior ers are supposed to go against all that may go to any lengths to ‘get in’ with Me others that of which you have no and strangers’ property, disrespectful from work, they have neither the en- is brought to the parents’ notice, it is is considered normal by society and the right crowd, even to the extent of knowledge, then obey them not, but to elders and their peers, loud-voiced ergy nor the will to spend quality time usually too late. The isolated incidents carry a chip on their shoulder that doing something immoral or illegal. behave with them in the world kind- and physically and verbally violent to- with their children or even interact of bad behaviour have become a habit they are misunderstood and cannot ly...} [Qur’an 31:14-15] wards other children. with them in any way. with the child, and they may need the relate to anybody. It is a common Over indulgence  {Worship none but Allah Youngsters, who are old enough to They are too busy getting on with professional help of a psychologist or idea that their parents cannot relate At times, a child’s disobedient (Alone) and be dutiful and good to understand the importance of listen- their life, making money, setting up a child counselor to get over it. to them because they belong to an- behaviour has no other reason than parents…} [Qur’an 2:83]. ing to their parents and elders, often their businesses, earning promotions other generation. their parents’ over-indulgence. Sim-  {And your Lord has decreed deliberately disobey or disregard their and pursuing their career goals to Attention seeking behavior Muslim children growing up in ply put, the child has been spoilt that you worship none but Him, and parents and openly call them “old stop and think about how their chil- Sometimes a child’s disobedience the West or even in other places in- by their parents. The parents may that you be dutiful to your parents. If fashioned”. In fact, nowadays parents dren are doing. They feel it is enough is really a cry for help. The child just fluenced by a Western upbringing have always listened to and given in one of them or both of them attain old listen to their children more than the that the children are being fed and wants to grab his parents’ attention. absorb the same ideas. They too feel to the child’s demands even if they age in your life, say not to them a word other way around, give in to their de- clothed in the best things their money The parents may be preoccupied for that they must rebel against their were inappropriate or unreasonable. of disrespect, not shout at them, but mands and overlook their open rude- can buy, and expect an affluent life- a number of reasons like a sickness in parents to show that they are differ- The result is that the parent’s words address them in terms of honor. And ness and other misbehavior in public. style to somehow make up for paren- the family, a new baby or a new job ent from them and have their own carry no authority for the child. In lower unto them the wing of submis- This reversal of roles is not just tal care. and they might not be able to focus separate identity. It is common to see fact, the child might feel that he is sion and humility through mercy, and bad for the family, in the long run it Their children grow up without on their children’s emotional needs Westernised Muslim youngsters talk- the one exercising authority over his say: ‘My Lord! Bestow on them Your is bad for the community. Obedience any parental figures of authority who for a while. If the parents don’t pay ing down to their parents, dismissing parents and make them jump to his Mercy as they did bring me up when I to parents and being dutiful to them is can discipline them when they are attention to the child like they nor- their opinions and disobeying them commands, instead of the other way was small.’} [Qur’an 17:23-24] an Islamic duty. Just as we take pains over-stepping the limits of good be- mally do, the child may try to attract in many matters just because they are around. 14 Friday, September 18, 2020 The Last Word QF’s 2020 Global Goals Week to kick off online today A series of online sessions will be focusing on education, medicine, sustainability, arti cial intelligence, and social progress TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ‘New Institutions for a New DOHA Era?’, while on September 25, members of Qatar’s national AS the world comes together debate team and students from with the aim of accelerating Harvard University will tackle progress toward achieving the the topic ‘Is Multilateralism in Sustainable Development Goals Crisis?, in a session led by QF (SDGs) that hold the key to the member QatarDebate. sustainability and equality of September 28 will see QF the planet, Qatar Foundation member Hamad Bin Khalifa (QF) is contributing to this vital University host a session titled global conversation through a ‘Educate to Eradicate: Extrem- series of virtual events designed ism – What’s Next Post-COV- to share ideas and find solu- ID?’, reflecting how education’s tions. role in keeping extremism at The 2020 Global Goals bay is more crucial than ever. Week will take place from Sep- A view of the opening of the annual THIMUN Qatar conference at Qatar Foundation. One of the QF sessions will discuss using AI and bioinformatics to The following day, the World tember 18 to 26, as the United repurpose drugs to treat COVID-19. Innovation Summit for Educa- Nations (UN) highlights the 25th anniversary this year, in tion (WISE) – QF’s global edu- extent of the impact that the enabling global-level, solution- demic presents an opportunity K-12 students can learn more cation think-tank – will launch COVID-19 pandemic is having focused dialogue, and advanc- to rethink education and shift about how to relate the global its special edition e-book, ‘Edu- on prospects for realising the ing innovative thinking and ac- mindsets, and if education lead- goals to their local context and cation Disrupted: Education SDGs, with the world’s poorest tion. ers are ready to embrace such their lives, and how they can Reimagined’, containing per- and most vulnerable commu- “2020 marks the start of a change. be empowered to take tangible spectives from the frontline of nities being hardest hit. It will decade that must see collective, The Vice Chairperson and action toward realising these education during the pandemic, include Global Goals Day on tangible action if we are to se- CEO of Qatar Foundation Her goals in their own communities. followed by a panel discussion September 25, the fifth anniver- cure the future we want for our Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Speakers will be Sheikha Noof featuring speakers from WISE sary of the SDGs being agreed, world, and while the COVID-19 Hamad Al Thani, will be joined Al Thani, executive director of and the book’s partner Salzburg as a call to action is sounded for pandemic has shaken global so- in the discussion by His Ex- Strategic Initiatives and Part- Global Register and contribu- everyone to play their part in ciety, it has also only increased cellency Danilo Türk, former nership Development within tors. ensuring they are achieved by the urgency to take this action”, QF sessions that align with Global Goals Week will explore how president of Slovenia; Achim QF’s Pre-University Education; On September 29, the use of 2030. said Aysha Al Mudahka, direc- globally-inspired, locally-customized innovations can address current Steiner, administrator of the Mehdi Benchaabane, director Artificial Intelligence and bioin- Under the theme ‘Global tor of Strategic Initiatives and challenges. United Nations Development of QF’s Education Development formatics to find existing drugs Challenges, Local Solutions’, QF Partnership Development at Programme; Professor Jeffrey Institute; Sam Barratt, chief of that could be repurposed to and many of its entities will host QF. which has been dedicated to experts and thought-leaders as Sachs, director of the Center the Youth, Education and Ad- treat COVID-19 will be the topic an array of online sessions from “Global Goals Week is an identifying and delivering solu- we seek to find and foster local for Sustainable Development vocacy Unit at the UN Environ- of ‘Calculating The Cure: AI and September 20 to 30, where opportunity for everyone to tions that benefit Qatar and the solutions to global challenges.” at Columbia University; Gabri- ment Programme; Dr Nicole COVID-19’, a session led by the speakers from around the world unite their voice and commit- world for the last 25 years, aims One of the cornerstones ela Cuevas Barron, president of Bien, director of Learning & World Innovation Summit for will explore potential solutions ment to addressing issues as to support this global effort to of QF’s contribution to Global the Inter-Parliamentary Union; Teaching, International Bacca- Health, QF’s global health ini- to the challenges the world is important as any we will ever build a stronger, more sustain- Goals Week will be a panel and Sarah Cliffe, director of the laureate; and Alison Bellwood, tiative. facing in five key areas: preci- face, share ideas and work to- able, and more equal planet. discussion on September 23 at Center on International Coop- director of The World’s Largest For more details about QF’s sion medicine, social progress, gether to address the world’s “From the future of edu- 5pm (Doha time), titled ‘COV- eration, New York University. Lesson. Global Goals Week virtual ses- disruptive education, sustain- most pressing challenges. cation to the role of Artificial ID-19 and Education: The Larg- Meanwhile, ‘Globalising QF’s contribution to Global sions, and to register for the dis- ability and Artificial Intelligence Through the virtual platforms Intelligence in healthcare, we est Disruption in the History of Education for a Sustainable Fu- Goals Week kicks off on Sep- cussions, visit www.qf.org.qa/ (AI). These events reflect the for dialogue and knowledge ex- are inviting the world to join us Education’, focusing on ques- ture’, taking place at 8.15pm on tember 20 as Doha Debates united-nations-global-goals- role of QF, which is marking its change we have organised, QF, and our line-up of international tions, such as whether the pan- September 30, will look at how plays host to a discussion on week KSQ fetes engineers on 160th 300 entries from 42 countries registered birth anniversary of Sir MV for 6th Sheikh Hamad Translation Award QNA seen more participants than the last Translation and International Un- DOHA one in which 234 competed, which derstanding was founded in Doha bears testimony to the award’s suc- in 2015. It is an international prize THE Board of Trustees of Sheikh cess in achieving its mission of cul- run by a board of trustees, a steering Hamad Award for Translation and tural and knowledge communica- committee and independent panels International Understanding an- tion at the global level. of judges. nounced on Thursday that the She added that the winners The total value of the award is steering committee has completed will be announced on December $2m. The award seeks to honour the preliminary screening of the 12, noting that the participants in translators and acknowledge their submissions for the sixth edition of this year’s edition are from Qatar, role in strengthening the bonds of the award in 2020. Oman, Kuwait, Iraq, Syria, Pales- friendship and cooperation among The committee said the num- tine, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, peoples and nations of the world. ber of entries exceeded 300 from Algeria, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Sheikh Hamad Award for 42 Arab and foreign countries, re- Senegal, South Africa, Turkey, Iran, Translation and International Un- ceived from individuals and institu- Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, derstanding was founded in Doha, tions concerned with translation. India, Sweden, Netherlands, Bel- Qatar (2015). It is an international Dr Hanan Al Fayyad, media gium, Denmark, Canada, the United prize run by a board of trustees, a spokesperson for the award, said States, Britain and South Korea. steering committee and independ- in a statement that this edition has Sheikh Hamad Award for ent panels of judges.

The Karnataka Sangha Qatar (KSQ) members at the celebration of 160th birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Vishwesh- warayya on September 15.

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK were given by Ramesh, senior electri- Pradesh, and Mahesh Gowda, vice DOHA cal engineer at QCHEM Mesaieed, president of ICBF, hailing from Kar- Hanumesh Siddegowda and Kumar- nataka. THE Karnataka Sangha Qatar (KSQ) aswamy. The felicitation ceremony was celebrated the 160th birth anniversa- KSQ has been felicitating engi- held at the Kanjani Hall at the In- ry of Sir Mokshagundam Vishwesh- neers of Indian origin with the dis- tegrated Indian Community center warayya on September 15. tinguished ‘Abhiyantarashri’ award (IICC) in the presence of KSQ Presi- The programme started with the since its inception. This year, the dent Nagesh Rao, Veerabhadrappa recollection of a notable quote of Sir award was conferred on Indian ex- Mannangi, Deepak Shetty, Venkat MV: “It is better to work and wear patriates for their contribution to the Rao, Madhu Krishnamurthy, Venkat out, rather than rust and perish”. development of the society and hu- Rao, Arun Kumar and ICBF Joint Engineer Munera Fahad Al Do- manitarian services. The recipients of Secretary Subramanya Hebbagelu. sari, chief strategy officer at Oore- the award were Hemachandran, sen- The vote of thanks was proposed doo Qatar, was the chief guest at the ior general manager, Infrastructure, by the Cultural Secretary of KSQ Ak- programme. Technical presentations Galfar Al Misnad, a native of Andhra shaya Shetty. Prize winners at the 2017 ceremony of the Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding. QF webinar outlines value of breastfeeding for mother and child “It’s highly recommended It is very common for new pump, and to ensure having Sidra Medicine expert shares advice to by scientists, health organisa- mothers to experience difficul- an adequate intake of healthy new mothers on bene ts of breastfeeding tions and paediatricians for ties with breastfeeding in the fluids.” a mother to breastfeed her first few weeks post-delivery. It Hassouna stressed that TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK binar series. child for at least the first six could be due to the exhaustion lactation relies on a supply and DOHA The webinar shed light months,” Hassouna said. of giving birth; the anxiety that demand mechanism, which ex- on the incomparable benefits “Breastmilk is packed with comes from the baby unable to plains why it is crucial to stick BREASTFEED versus formula of breastmilk in the healthy thousands of antibodies that latch on correctly; proper po- to a schedule to express milk feed. This has been a matter of growth of infants; how rely- protect the baby against in- sitioning; and even wondering while away from home, and to debate among a lot of women ing solely on natural lactation fection and inflammation and if the baby is getting enough use bags for proper storage. off late, especially with the helps both mother and baby contributes to immune matu- milk. At the webinar, Hassouna fast-paced working life that gain long-term health ben- ration, especially against im- Another challenge that shared a chart that explained many women lead where they efits; the obstacles that could munity disorders, allergies, di- new mothers face is returning the right methods of storing find it extremely hard to com- discourage mothers from abetes, obesity, colic and heart to work. “Most women get very breastmilk, and the expiration mit to a new responsibility breastfeeding; and tips and diseases.” anxious about resuming work depending on the temperature such as breastfeeding. advices for mothers resuming bonding between a mother mixture of nutrients, which Breastfeeding doesn’t only after delivery,” Hassouna said. of the milk. There was also a In the light of this social work post-delivery. and her child. It provides the contains at least 15 compo- protect the child, but also re- “There are several things demonstration of the different debate, Sidra Medicine, a Naglaa Hassouna, a clini- infant with a sense of security nents, such as carbohydrates, duces the risk of the mother they can do to ease this pro- breastfeeding positions. member of Qatar Founda- cal nurse and a prenatal and and comfort. Besides, breast- proteins, fats and vitamins, developing breast and ovarian cess. Buying a breast pump Sidra’s lactation clinic is tion (QF), organised a virtual lactation consultant at the feeding doesn’t add to the fi- that are specifically tailored to cancers, diabetes, osteoporo- and breastmilk storage bags open every Wednesday from talk tilted ‘Breastfeeding is a Obstetrics and Gynecology nancial burden on the parents, ensure the healthy growth of sis and heart diseases, as well are essential at this stage. It is 7am to 3pm to provide moth- Healthy Choice for You and Department, Sidra Medicine, and provides the best nutri- a newborn, unlike infant milk as it helps her lose pregnancy important to schedule 15 min- ers with important advice on Your Kid’, as part of Meet said: “Breastfeeding is a nat- tion.” formulas, which contain only weight much faster, according utes every three hours at work the benefits of breastfeeding Sidra Medicine’s Experts we- ural process which creates Breastmilk is an ideal seven components at most. to Hassouna. to express milk using a breast for mother and baby.