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WEDNESDAY, FEbruArY 10, 2016 VOLuME XI ISSuE NO.1 Qr2.00 www.dohastadiumplusqatar.com P 10 | FOOTBALL P 24 | MOTORSPORT COSTLY SLIP-UP IN A LEAGUE OF HIS OWN Al Sailiya shock champions Lekhwiya Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah betters QATAR’S FIRST as Al Rayyan draw 13 clear at the Mohammed bin Sulayem’s record ENGLISH SPORTS top of Qatar Stars League. of 60 MERC leg wins. WEEKLY FOLLOW US The Emir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani once again leads from the front as the Fifth National Sports Day evokes an overwhelming response from Qataris and expatriates alike. PAGES 6-7 P 20 | POSTER SPECIAL P 19 | FOOTBALL JAMIE COLUMN Keeping close eye on VARDY matters off the field Photo/ Emiri Diwan Photo/ UK £1, Europe €2 | Oman 200 Baisas | Bahrain 200 Fils | Egypt LE 2 | Lebanon 3,000 Livre | Kuwait 250 Fils | Morocco Dh 6 | UAEDh 5 | Yemen 75 Riyals | Sudan 1 Pound | KSA 2 Riyals | Jordan 500 Fils | Iraq $1 | Palestine $1 | Syria LS 20 Wednesday, February 10, 2016 | www.dohastadiumplusqatar.com www.dohastadiumplusqatar.com 3 EXCITEMENT NOW JUST A TOUCH AWAY OutlookThe writer can be contacted at: [email protected] DSP offers new look, sections as National Sports Day gift ĈĈAs we celebrate our 10th and as we marked the Fifth NSD on Tuesday, with in sport. anniversary, I believe we’ve been the Emir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, I believe able to make a big difference in himself leading from the front, the number of we’ve been able to make a big difference in Qatar’s Qatar’s sports journalism events and participants have increased manifold. sports journalism, making a significant contribu- It was indeed a nationwide celebration. tion to its quality and growth. I’m also proud to The NSD isn’t simply a celebration of sports for say that we’ve been able to maintain our credibil- IERRE de Coubertin, father of modern Olym- us, it’s also an occasion to promote family bond- ity and relevance all these years. pics, considered sport as part of every man ing and camaraderie among people from all walks To mark the occasion, we’ve added a couple Pand woman’s heritage and he believed its of life. There’s a massive increase in the number of new sections and made some design changes absence can never be compensated for. According of residents who’ve introduced the idea of sports which, I hope, will add more value and make our to him, a country can truly call itself sporting only and regular exercise into their everyday lives and weekly more reader-friendly. when the majority of its people feel a personal this is the biggest testimony to NSD’s success. Don’t hesitate to send us your feedback. It’s very need for sport. Qatar’s only sports weekly Doha Stadium Plus important to us. The overwhelming response and unceasing has also been playing a vital role in raising aware- enthusiasm on the part of both nationals and ness about the importance of physical activity expatriates in celebrating the National Sports Day and healthy lifestyle among the readers since its (NSD) proves without doubt that the concept, launch in 2006. launched in 2012, is growing into a meaningful By coincidence, it just happened to be our 10th and impactful movement. anniversary on the NSD this time. At every given The Father Emir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa opportunity, we’ve tried to inspire and help our Dr Ahmed Al Mohannadi Al Thani was the moving spirit behind this concept readers, especially youth, get active and participate Editor-in-Chief Japanese footballers good form in recent times and deserving winners one hopes the victory at the Doha INBOX Golf Club is a harbinger of bigger Japan were the worthy winners at things, including a maiden Major. the inaugural AFC Under-23 Football The 27-year-old is also closing on Doha Stadium Plus Editor-in-Chief Dr Ahmed Al Mohannadi P.O. Box: 24598, Doha, Qatar Championship ( , his dream of breaking into top 10 Tel: +974 44138065, Fax: +974 44138597 February 3). They were easily the in the world rankings and we may Managing Editor Kumar Ravi P 10 | FOOTBALL P 28 | CYCLING www.dohastadiumplusqatar.com SENDING SHOCK WAVES FIGHT FOR HONOuRS Sadd and Jaish falter against Wakrah and Some of the world’s best riders, including Khor respectively while Al Rayyan continue Mark Cavendish, are to fight for honours Senior Editor/Writer Aswin Abraham their good run in the Qatar Stars League. at the 15th edition of Tour of Qatar. most consistent team in the event. see that happen soon. Editorial: Tel: +974 44138522, Fax: +974 44138593 Senior Sports Writer N Ganesh Hosts Qatar won a lot of hearts, Mark D’Souza, Doha. e-mail: [email protected] WEDNESDAY, FEBRuARY 3, 2016 | Vol X | No.53 | QR 2.00 www.dohastadiumplusqatar.com Follow us on Sports Writers Sajith B Warrier thanks to their impressive run, which Marketing & advertising: Tel: +974 44138566 Mohammad Amin-ul Islam e-mail: [email protected] went on till the semifinal. 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As the UK ...................................... £1 UAE ...............................Dh 5 Europe ............................. €2 Yemen..................75 Riyals P 24 | GOLF P 20 | POSTER Oman ...............200 Baisas Sudan ...................1 Pound Bahrain ..................200 Fils KSA .......................... 2 Riyals Egypt .............................LE 2 Jordan ....................500 Fils Lebanon ..........3,000 Livre Iraq .................................... $1 ‘Well-rested is probably BRANDEN Kuwait ....................250 Fils Palestine ......................... $1 EXCLUSIVE Morocco ......................Dh 6 Syria .............................LS 20 INTERVIEW the best word’ GRACE , Doha. Publishers: ASPIRE Printing, Publishing and Distribution A K BijuRaj Lasith Pereira organisers themselves have claimed, P O Box: 24598, Doha, Qatar. 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Kudos to Qatar! © Stories and photographs appearing in this publication may not be reproduced without the permission of ASPIRE Printing, Publishing and Distribution. The South African has been in Mishal Khaled, Doha. Wednesday, February 10, 2016 | www.dohastadiumplusqatar.com 3 OutlookThe writer can be contacted at: [email protected] DSP offers new look, sections as National Sports Day gift ĈĈAs we celebrate our 10th and as we marked the Fifth NSD on Tuesday, with in sport. anniversary, I believe we’ve been the Emir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, I believe able to make a big difference in himself leading from the front, the number of we’ve been able to make a big difference in Qatar’s Qatar’s sports journalism events and participants have increased manifold. sports journalism, making a significant contribu- It was indeed a nationwide celebration. tion to its quality and growth. I’m also proud to The NSD isn’t simply a celebration of sports for say that we’ve been able to maintain our credibil- IERRE de Coubertin, father of modern Olym- us, it’s also an occasion to promote family bond- ity and relevance all these years. pics, considered sport as part of every man ing and camaraderie among people from all walks To mark the occasion, we’ve added a couple Pand woman’s heritage and he believed its of life. There’s a massive increase in the number of new sections and made some design changes absence can never be compensated for. According of residents who’ve introduced the idea of sports which, I hope, will add more value and make our to him, a country can truly call itself sporting only and regular exercise into their everyday lives and weekly more reader-friendly. when the majority of its people feel a personal this is the biggest testimony to NSD’s success. Don’t hesitate to send us your feedback. It’s very need for sport. Qatar’s only sports weekly Doha Stadium Plus important to us. The overwhelming response and unceasing has also been playing a vital role in raising aware- enthusiasm on the part of both nationals and ness about the importance of physical activity expatriates in celebrating the National Sports Day and healthy lifestyle among the readers since its (NSD) proves without doubt that the concept, launch in 2006.