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Buttler steadies ship for England with unbeaten THE ASHES 64 on opening day of 5th Ashes Test PAGE 13 5th Test at the Oval (Day 2) ‘Qatar, a pioneer in supporting sports integrity & transparency’
and transparency. ICSS chief Mohammed Hanzab says aim is On his part, CEO of the Sports Integrity Global Alli- to create legacy through vision & strategy ance (SIGA) Emanuel Medei- ros thanked Qatari officials for QNA organisations. hosting the SIGA Inter-region- DOHA In press conference held al Summit. in the attendance of SIGA He noted that Qatar is the SPORT Integrity Global Alli- CEO Emanuel Medeiros, Han- first in the region in terms of ance (SIGA) Vice-Chairman zab said that in compliance sports facility, adding that it Mohammed Hanzab said Qatar with Qatari efforts to support was the only country that uses is a pioneer in supporting in- sports integrity and fight cor- modern technology in sports. tegrity, transparency and fight- ruption, Doha will host the He praised the country for ing corruption in sport in the two-day SIGA Inter-Region- its commitment in sports, region and around the world. al Summit on Monday and noting that this commitment He added that is seeks to create Tuesday. In attendance of HE has added a lot to interna- a legacy through its vision and Minister of Culture and Sports tional sports. strategy for the future. Salah bin Ghanem al Ali and On the summit, Medeiros Hanzab, who is also Chair- nearly 60 integrity experts, said that the outcomes of the man and CEO of the Interna- the conference will discuss a summit will definitely help tional Centre for Sport Securi- number of suggestions and combating sport corruption. ty (ICSS) said Qatar provided ideas which aim to provide so- He said that the summit will initiatives that aims to achieve lutions to move forward in the shed light on the seriousness integrity in sports. One of those fight against corruption and Doha will host the two-day Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) Inter-Regional Summit on September 16 and 17, organised by the International of corruption in sport in the initiatives is SIGA, which is achieve sports integrity. Center for Sport Security (ICSS). It will be attended by HE Minister of Culture and Sports Salah bin Ghanem al Ali, and nearly 60 integrity experts. region, and to develop solu- the first independent and self- The SIGA Vice-Chairman tions by encouraging countries financed international organi- thanked the wise leadership sports corruption in Asia, Afri- sports corruption. through contributing to im- integrity and transparency, to adopt SIGA’s international sation dedicated to sports in- for the great support Qatar ca and the Middle Eastern re- Hanzab thanked the Min- proving the organisation of highlighting that the ICSS standard legislation. tegrity. It was founded in 2016 provides to eliminating cor- gion. It is also working on set- istry of Culture and Sports for world sports championships partnered with the Qatari He added that another top- following efforts led by ICSS ruption in sport and achieving ting appropriate suggestions sponsoring the conference, as and also assisting in drafting league and other sports insti- ic discussed is the importance to establish this international integrity. to eliminate it and achieve well as Qatar Airways, Oore- legislation and laws aimed tutions in Qatar. of collective action among the alliance, which includes more He added that after transparency. He added that doo and the other sponsors. at the protecting sports and He added that a national region’s countries to enact than 100 members of inter- the great success SIGA has SIGA has received several He added that the regional achieve integrity. strategy to fight corruption legislation on integrity and to national organisations, sports achieved European and in- suggestions from many coun- summit will discuss provid- He added that Qatar is will be announced and called combat corruption in sport federations, major sponsors of ternational level – with the tries in the region for partner- ing assistance to national as- one of the first countries that on other countries to follow and that it has now become global sports and civil society alliance currently discussing ship and support to eliminate sociations in many countries supported achieving sports Qatar in achieving integrity transcontinental in nature.
IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 Chepkoech off to Doha with maiden win in Kenya Sprint stars Elaine, Shanieka Ricketts, Kimberly Williams; Discus throw: Shadae Fraser-Pryce and Lawrence, Shanice Love; Shot put: Danniel Thomas-Dodd. Mondotrack WS, state-of-the-art track, has low VOC emissions which hurdler McLeod in helps minimise the stadium’s ecological footprint. Jamaican team Ethiopia selects team of 37 athletes Two defending champions and Mondotrack WS AFP a newly crowned Diamond NAIROBI League champion feature on Ethiopia’s team for the IAAF ready to welcome WORLD 3,000m steeplechase World Athletics Champion- record holder Beatrice Chep- ships Doha 2019. koech secured a berth at the Muktar Edris will defend the world’s best at world championships in Doha his 5000m title while Almaz with her first ever victory in Ayana will aim to retain her the event on home soil at the 10,000m title. Getnet Wale, Khalifa Intl Stadium Kenyan trials on Thursday. winner of the 3000m steeple- The 28-year-old, who only chase at the IAAF Diamond HE Mondotrack WS (World focuses on sustainability as a made the transition to steeple- League final in Brussels, also TSeries) state-of-the-art key element in its design and chase three years ago, has won features on the team. track is ready to welcome the operation and has achieved a five Diamond League races World leaders Samuel world’s best athletes to the four-star GSAS rating, making this season and successfully Tefera, Selemon Barega, Tel- IAAF World Athletics Champi- it one of the most sustainable defended her world best title ahun Haile, Hagos Gebrhiwet onships Doha 2019 at the Khal- stadiums in the region. in Zurich on August 29. and Letesenbet Gidey have ifa International Stadium from Mondo works closely with Chepkoech clocked a also been selected, so too September 27 until October 6. professional athletes and inter- modest 9:45:15 at the tri- Beatrice Chepkoech (right) heads to the finish line past Hyvin Kinyeng (centre) and Celephine Chespor dur- have world record-holders Delivered to Khalifa Stadi- national universities to iden- als in Nairobi, ahead of 2015 ing the women 3000m steeplechase final at the World Championship Trials at the Nyayo National Stadium Yomif Kejelcha and Genzebe um in 681 rolls in January of last tify the ideal characteristics of world champion Hyvin Kiyeng in Nairobi, Kenya, on Thursday. (AFP) Dibaba. year, two professional installers track surfaces used for high- (9:45.20) and Celliphine Che- Ethiopian team (including from Mondo, assisted by a local level competitions. Thanks spol in 9:45.25. Jamaica announce team Jamaican Team (including Briana Williams, Jonielle reserves): Men: 1500m: Ted- crew, installed the track, which to this collaboration, Mondo The trio, who will try in for World Championships reserves): Men: 100m: Yo- Smith (reserve); 200m: Elaine dese Lemi, Samuel Tefera; covers a surface of 8876 square transformed specific needs of Doha to wrest the world ti- Sprint stars Elaine Thompson han Blake, Tyquendo Tracey, Thompson, Shelly-Ann Fraser- 5000m: Selemon Barega, metres, in just 40 days. athletes into new technologies tle from American defending and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Rasheed Dwyer, Andre Ewers Pryce, Schillonie Calvert-Powell, Muktar Edris, Hagos Gebrhiwet, “We are proud to be part of and applied them to the Mon- champion Emma Coburn, and sprint hurdler Omar (reserve); 200m: Yohan Blake, Shashalee Forbes (reserve); Abadi Hadis, Telahun Haile; the transformation of the sta- dotrack WS, which was used crossed the line together in a McLeod lead the Jamaican Rasheed Dwyer, Andre Ewers, 400m: Shericka Jackson, Ana- 10,000m: Selemon Barega, dium, which is the first in the for the 2016 Olympic Games show of unity. team for the IAAF World Ath- Akeen Bloomfield (reserve); stasia Le-Roy, Stephanie-Ann Andamlak Belihu, Hagos Ge- world to be awarded a four-star in Rio de Janiero, to optimise But for Chepkoech, the vic- letics Championships Doha 400m: Akeen Bloomfield, McPherson, Roneisha McGregor brhiwet, Yomif Kejelcha; 3000m rating from the Global Sustaina- it for the upcoming 2020 Sum- tory held a personal significance 2019, which will be held from Demish Gaye, Rusheen Mc- (reserve); 800m: Natoya Goule; steeplechase: Chala Beyo, bility Assessment System,” said mer Olympic Games in Tokyo. – it was her first 3000m steeple- September 27 until October 6 . Donald, Nathon Allen (reserve); 1500m: Ashia Praught-Leer; Lemecha Girma, Takele Nigate, Maurizio Stroppiana, Managing “Mondo is extremely fo- chase win in her native Kenya Fraser-Pryce, a two-time 110m hurdles: Omar McLeod, 100m hurdles: Danielle Wil- Getnet Wale; Marathon: Lelisa Director of MONDO S.p.A. cused on helping track and since switching from road rac- Olympic 100m champion, has Ronald Levy, Orlando Bennett, liams, Janeek Brown, Megan Desisa, Mosinet Geremew, “In addition to the innova- field athletes improve their ing to the steeplechase in 2016. collected seven world titles Andrew Riley; 400m hurdles: Tapper, Yanique Thompson; Shura Kitata, Mule Wasihun. tive pink color and to the tra- performance, not only because “It’s given me a great feel- in her storied career, includ- Kemar Mowatt; 4x100m re- 400m hurdles: Janieve Rus- Women: 800m: Gudaf Tse- ditional athletic performance, we want to provide the best ing, winning my first race in ing three at 100m and one at lay: Yohan Blake, Tyquendo sell, Rushell Clayton, Rhonda gay, Diribe Welteji; 1500m: our Mondotrack WS is Green- conditions to perform, but we Kenya,” she said. 200m, and will be contesting Tracey, Rasheed Dwyer, Julian White, Shiann Salmon (reserve); Genzebe Dibaba, Axumawit guard Gold certified for its low also want to help them record At the last world champi- both once again in an attempt Forte, Oshane Bailey, Andre 4x100m relay: Elaine Thomp- Embaye, Lemlem Hailu, Gudaf VOC emissions, which effec- their fastest times ever during onships in London in 2017, to add to her nearly unparal- Ewers; 4x400m relay: Akeen son, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Tsegay; 5000m: Hawi Feysa, tively contributes to minimis- one of the world’s biggest and an inexperienced Chepkoech leled resume. Bloomfield, Demish Gaye, Briana Williams, Jonielle Smith, Tsehay Gemechu, Letesenbet ing the stadium’s ecological most exciting competitions,” finished fourth, missing a Meanwhile, Thompson is Terry Thomas, Javon Francis, Natalliah Whyte, Natasha Mor- Gidey, Fantu Worku; 10,000m: footprint. We praise Qatar’s Stroppiana added. medal. the reigning Olympic champi- Rusheen McDonald, Devaughn rison, Schillonie Calvert-Powell, Almaz Ayana, Tsehay Gemechu, commitment to sustainability, During the IAAF Congress But since then she has on in the 100m and 200m and Baker, Nathon Allen, Demar Shashalee Forbes; 4x400m Letesenbet Gidey, Netsanet and we thank the IAAF, The in Doha, Mondo will display dominated the field. both will arrive in Doha as the Murray; Long jump: Tajay Gayle; relay: Shericka Jackson, Ana- Gudeta, Senbere Teferi; 3000m IAAF World Athletics Champi- the details of these track im- In July, at a Diamond co-world leaders in the 100m Triple jump: Jordon Scott; Shot stasia Le-Roy, Stephanie-Ann steeplechase: Mekides Abebe, onships Doha 2019 and the As- provements and unveil its League meet in California, at 10.73. put: O’Dayne Richards; Discus McPherson, Roneisha McGregor, Agrie Belachew, Lomi Tefera, pire Zone Foundation for shar- Mondotrack WS technologies. Chepkoech finished well McLeod, the reigning throw: Fedrick Dacres, Traves Tiffany James, Shiann Salmon, Zerfe Wondemagegn; Marathon: ing with MONDO the same Doha will mark the 12th ahead of the chasing pack with world and Olympic champion, Smikle, Chad Wright. Janieve Russell, Natoya Goule; Ruti Aga, Shure Demise, Roza vision for a sustainable future.” time that Mondo has been the 8min 55.58 sec – the fifth fast- currently sits fourth on the Women: 100m: Elaine Thomp- Long jump: Tisanna Hickling, Dereje; 20km race walk: Khalifa International Sta- supplier for the IAAF World est time in history. 2019 world list at 13.07. son, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Chanice Porter; Triple jump: Yehualye Beletew. dium, Stroppiana points out, Championships. (IAAF) 12 Friday, September 13, 2019 Sports Hallgrimsson plays down title talk ahead of Umm Salal clash
Lionel Messi Al Arabi coach says his team is working hard to get better; Al Khor to meet Ahli in early kick off Messi wanted TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK was a slim 1-0 victory over DOHA Qatar Sports Club in March. However, they started the Neymar to AFTER a two-week interna- season with an inspiring 2-20 tional break, action returns draw against Al Rayyan but return to Barca to the QNB Stars League this followed up with a shocking weekend as Al Arabi take on loss away to Al Khor just be- REUTERS Umm Salal at the Jassim Bin fore the international break. BARCELONA Hamad Stadium on Friday. “I hope we get our first Al Arabi sit third in the victory sooner rather than LIONEL Messi says he league standings after one win later. We’re going step by wanted Neymar to return and a draw in their first two step, we’ll do what it takes to Growing Team to Barcelona this year as matches. Umm Salal on the register victories. It’s too early to talk about the Brazilian would have other hand have managed a “Al Arabi are always helped the club take a leap single point from possible six. tough opponents. We must our title chances. We’re forward, adding that his The Dream Team are high- make great efforts to win working hard and we know former team mate was ly touted this season to make a against them. We must win that we still have areas for looking forward to rejoin- run at the title or at least break this game. Each match is dif- improvement. The draw ing the La Liga champions. into the top four. Head coach ferent, but we know how to against Al Duhail indicates Barca spent the bulk Heimir Hallgrimsson, how- deal with Al Arabi. how much we have grown of the close season nego- ever, says it’s too early for title “It’ll be difficult to play tiating with PSG to bring talk at the club. Al Arabi players during a training session ahead of their QNB Stars League Round 3 match against Umm Salal. against Al Arabi and their and I hope we put on better Neymar back to the Camp “It’s too early to talk about die-hard supporters. But it’s performances. Nou two years after he left our title chances. We’re work- cruits, were away on national counterpart while indicating it work with the team. We re- good to play in front of many for a world record 222 mil- ing hard and we know that we duty during the fortnight- will be a difficult match for his spect Umm Salal very much fans and I love to play before – Al Arabi coach lion euros but the Catalans still have areas for improve- long break. We worked with team on Friday. and know that our confron- a good crowd,” Umm Salal Heimir Hallgrimsson failed to strike a deal with ment. The draw against Al other players and tried to cor- “We also tried during tation with them won’t be coach Raul caneda told re- the Ligue 1 champions. Duhail indicates how much we rect our mistakes in the two the break to watch Umm easy,” he added. porters on Thursday. Khor with four points have “The truth is I would have grown and I hope we put games so far,” Hallgrimsson Salal’s matches in the last Meanwhile, Umm Salal In the early kickoff on enjoyed a positive start and will have loved him to come on better performances. said on Thursday. two rounds. They’re a good are on a four-game winless Friday, fifth-placed Al Khor be hoping for maximum points back to us,” Barca captain “Seven of our players, The former Iceland coach team and I congratulate their streak stretching from last will host Al Ahli at the Al against The Brigadiers, who Messi told Spanish newspa- both Qatari and overseas re- also praised his Umm Salal coach (Raul) Kaneda for his season. Their last league win Janoub Stadium. are just one point below them. per Sport on Thursday. “I understand some peo- ple were against it and that’s normal considering every- thing that happened and how he left us, but thinking Eriksen is happy to remain about it on a sporting level, for me Neymar is one of the best players in the world. “Obviously he would with Spurs insists Pochettino have increased our chances of getting the results that AFP we all want. The club would LONDON have taken a leap forward, in terms of sponsors, our MAURICIO Pochettino insists He’s happy. He was always image, our growth, but in Christian Eriksen is happy to happy. He never said he Team USA’s Jessica Korda and Nelly Korda during a press conference the end it didn’t happen.” stay with Tottenham after the wasn’t happy here. ahead of the Solheim Cup in Gleneagles, Britain, on Thursday. (REUTERS) Barca president Josep Denmark midfielder failed to Everyone of course has Maria Bartomeu said last get a move during the transfer aims, goals, challenges. week that the club did eve- window. Korda sisters to make rything possible to sign Eriksen admitted last sea- Always he was an important Neymar, but admitted they son that he was interested player for us. In our sixth history at Solheim Cup could not meet PSG’s ask- in a new challenge, sparking season, we’ve always ing price for the forward, talk of a potential move to appreciated him a lot. who hit 105 goals in four Real Madrid, Barcelona or AFP years since 1990. seasons for the Catalans. Manchester United. Tottenham manager Mauricio GLENEAGLES, UNITED KINGDOM Annika and Charlotta So- “I don’t know what hap- Tottenham boss Pochetti- Pochettino on Eriksen renstam were in the 1998 team pened with the directors, I no conceded several times he JESSICA and Nelly Korda but were not paired together. know they were speaking was unsure where Eriksen’s tant player for us. In our sixth the next few months and the Lo Celso suffered a hip will become the first sisters to Jessica Korda, who is 26, with Neymar, he told me future lay and the Argentine season, we’ve always appreci- need to get back to winning problem on international duty play together in the Solheim played in the losing USA team how things were going. He opted to leave his playmaker ated him a lot. games consistently. against Chile and is not ex- Cup when they tee off for in Colorado in 2013, while was really looking forward out of the starting line-up “His qualities are there “The conversation today pected to return to training for the United States in Friday’s 21-year-old Nelly is making to coming back,” Messi said. twice in the early weeks of the and important for the team. altogether now is the squad we several weeks. foursomes. her debut. “I understand it’s dif- season. He’s happy and if we believe are going to have until Janu- Lo Celso, who joined on The Florida-born daugh- “They wanted to play to- ficult to negotiate with PSG But when the European he deserves to play then he’s ary, when the rumours will ap- loan from Real Betis last ters of Czech tennis player gether so I am now very happy and with Neymar because transfer window closed re- going to play. It’s not be- pear again,” he said. month, has only made three Petr Korda - a former Austral- to see them go out together.” he’s one of the best. These cently, Eriksen remained cause he has less than one “It was very good to talk substitute appearances for ian Open winner - will face Catriona Matthew, the Eu- negotiations are never easy.” with Tottenham, even though year on his contract we’re today for nearly one hour and Tottenham. Caroline Masson and Jodi Ew- ropean Captain, has put two of Barca’s all-time top scor- he is entering the final year of going to take a different deci- refocus again on our objective. “Always it’s a sad situation, art Shadoff in the third match her three rookies in the open- er also said he had no plans his contract with the Premier sion. All decisions are based “To be clear in our minds, I’m very disappointed. For of the morning. ing morning line-up. to quit the Catalans any time League club. on performance.” to think that the most impor- Giovani, the first months here “They asked me if they Bronte Law is first out soon after it was confirmed Asked on Thursday how Pochettino had hinted the tant is the collective and start was to adapt to a new club and could play together and, at with the experienced Carlota by the club that his contract Eriksen’s mood was now, Po- uncertainty over Eriksen and to put outside individual situ- new football,” Pochettino said. first, I wasn’t too keen because Ciganda to face Marina Alex contains a clause that al- chettino told reporters: “He’s other Tottenham players in- ations, all together again and “Everything he was doing they are different personali- and Morgan Pressel. lows him to decide at the end happy. He was always happy. cluding Danny Rose and Jan try to create a dynamic and be in a very good way. We are all ties,” said USA Captain, Juli Celine Boutier partners of each season whether he He never said he wasn’t hap- Vertonghen was part of the strong and starting winning so disappointed because now Inkster. “But then I thought Georgia Hall in the second wants to leave for free. py here. reason for his team’s slow start games. That’s the most impor- we need to wait for him. that it wasn’t too often two sis- match to take on Lexi Thomp- “I can say that I want to “Everyone of course has to the season. tant thing for us now.” “In the same way we need ters get the chance to do this.” son and Brittany Altomare. be at Barcelona for as long aims, goals, challenges. I told Keen to start afresh, Po- While Pochettino will be to be positive, it’s not another The Kordas are the second “I wanted them out there as I can and end my career you before the Arsenal game chettino spent close to an hour able to call on Eriksen, he will way to take it, but we need to pair of sisters to compete in because the longer they have here because this is my he was in his right mind and with his squad at Tottenham’s be without Argentina mid- be positive and try to provide the Solheim, a team competi- to wait the more nervous they home,” he said. that’s why I played him. training ground on Thursday fielder Giovani Lo Celso until him with good quality training tion that has pitted Europe tend to get,” said Matthew of “Always he was an impor- discussing the objectives for late October. and recovery.” against the USA every two the newcomers to the event. Clijsters, 36, to make comeback in 2020 Aspire, Golstats in partnership
AFP 1999. She has 41 singles titles, PARIS and is the only mother to top to develop football software the WTA charts since comput- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK BELGIUM’S former world er rankings began in 1975. Aspire Academy benefits data collection and instead number one Kim Clijsters an- Despite her lengthy time DOHA gain more insight from data nounced on Thursday her re- out she still ranks third among from the experience of analysis to become a global turn to competitive tennis in active players in terms of tour- Aspire academy has signed GolStats to develop a cus- reference in this field. 2020, seven years after retir- nament success behind the an agreement with GolStats on tom-tailored solution. The GolStats is a Mexico-based ing to become a stay-at-home Williams sisters – Serena with a work for hire basis to devel- new FDMS will help Aspire company that develops spe- mum of three children. 72 titles and Venus with 49. op the next phase of Aspire’s to be more efficient and cialized football technology, The 36-year-old four-time As well as her singles Football Data Management advanced software, AI (Artifi- singles Grand Slam champion Grand Slam titles she won two System (FDMS) project. business-orientated and cial Intelligence) and VR & AR said she loved being a mum more in doubles at the French They plan to further de- spend less time with data (Virtual and Augmented Real- but missed the adrenalin of the Open and Wimbledon with Ai velop a unique software-tool collection and instead gain ity) for several clients across tennis world tour. A file photo shows Belgium’s Kim Clijsters after receiving a giant Sugiyama in 2003. to create and manage and more insight from data the world, including the Mexi- “These last seven years racquet during an exhibition match in Antwerp to mark her retirement She told the WTA’s official benefit from the vast amount analysis to become a global can League’ s (Liga MX) pro- I’ve been a full-time mum. from professional tennis in December, 2012. (REUTERS) website that her motivation to and complexity of data gener- fessional football clubs, the And I love it, I really do. But I come out of retirement wasn’t ated in football such as infor- reference in this field. Mexican national soccer team. also loved being a profession- US Open, then hanging up her Her return next season was that she felt she still had some- mation about players, teams, They also develop bespoke al tennis player. And honestly racquet again after the 2012 warmly welcomed by WTA thing to prove but rather for matches and competitions, areas as trainings, matches, solutions for media compa- I miss that feeling,” she said US Open. chairman Steve Simon. “the challenge”. trainings, scouting, testing, performance diagnostics, vid- nies including Univision in on Twitter. In a 51-second video on so- “Kim Clijsters ranks among “I have friends who would operations etc. eos etc. the USA and Televisa in Mexi- Clijsters won the US Open cial media she asks: “Could I the greats of the game and her say, I want to run the New With this project, Aspire Aspire Academy benefits co. GolStats has been globally in 2005, 2009 and 2010, and be a loving mum to three kids, return to the Tour is exciting York Marathon before I turn Academy aims to stay on the from the experience of Gol- recognised with international the Australian Open in 2011. and the best tennis player I can news for the WTA family and 50. For me, I still love to play forefront of the digital trans- Stats to develop a custom-tai- awards, such as the World´s She initially retired in 2007 possibly be? tennis fans around the world,” tennis,” she said. formation in football and over- lored solution. The new FDMS Best Football Industry Sup- aged 23, making a return two “Let’s do this. Let’s come he said. As a former world number come the challenge of collect- will help Aspire to be more plier for the World Foot- years later after having her back one more time. See you Clijsters made her WTA one she can expect unlimited ing all relevant performance efficient and business-orien- ball Summit held in Madrid first child to win her second in 2020.” debut aged 15 at Antwerp in wildcards next season. & master data from various tated and spend less time with among others. Sports Friday, September 13, 2019 13 Qatar to clash with Australia Marsh triggers in Asian v’ball opener today TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK England collapse DOHA QATAR will launch their bid of finishing among top eight in the Asian Men’s Volleyball His four-wicket haul reduces the home team to 271 for eight on first Championship with a tough match against former cham- day in fifth Ashes Test; Buttler battles with unbeaten half-century pions Australia in Tehran on Friday. REUTERS Other two teams in their LONDON pool are hosts and double champions Iran and Sri Lanka. ENGLAND’S batting frailties Qatar, ninth in the last edi- were exposed again as they tion, were able to beat 2007 wasted a solid start and la- winners Australia during their Qatari players celebrate a point during a match in the four-nation boured to 271 for eight on the preparatory matches in the international friendly tournament in Doha recently. first day of the final Ashes Test four-national International against Australia at The Oval Friendly Tournament in Doha opening bout is against Ko- on Thursday. recently. But it is to be seen rean Lim Hyun-chul and if The Australians, who have if Camilo Soto’s trainees can he wins, he will face Poland’s retained the Ashes, dropped translate that form into real Filip Wąchała, who drew bye England captain Joe Root competitive result in Pool A in the first round. three times as he made 57 but lung-opener. The AIBA World Box- the hosts failed to take full ad- Should they win, it may ing Championships, also the vantage and only Jos Buttler’s also clear the way for Qatar to qualifiers for the 2020 Tokyo late unbeaten 64 saved them enter the top eight knockout Olympics, has got 488 box- from complete collapse. stage and qualify for the 2020 ers from 91 nations across the “The boys batted really well Tokyo Olympic Games. world. in the morning and we got our- Compared to Qatar, Aus- selves into a fantastic position tralia have had a fine track Tamimi in quarter-finals but could not capitalise,” But- record in the Asian champi- Qatar’s Abdulla al Tami- tler said. “Both sides are feel- onship. Only once in 19 ap- Qatar’s Ibrahim al Mahmoud mi put up a fine display and ing a long series with a quick pearances, they have finished qualified for the quarter-finals outside the top 10. The three- ate during the championship, of the $30,000 PSA HKFC “I was like a kid at time finalists were eighth in which will conclude on Sep- International Squash Tourna- Gresik, Indonesia in 2017 but tember 21. ment in Hong Kong with a 4-0 Christmas this morning. I they have managed the bronze victory over Pakistan’s Tayyab just wanted to try and get medal once and five fourth- Abdullah loses opening Aslam. an opportunity at some place finishes. bout In a second round match, stage and it was nice to Australia’s Mitchell Marsh celebrates dismissing England’s Jonny Bairstow for 22 runs on the first day of Qatar, on the other hand, Qatar’s Mohammed Ab- Tamimi, who got a bye in the produce today,” said the fifth Ashes cricket Test match at The Oval in London on Thursday. (AFP) have secured four top-10 fin- dullah lost his opening bout first round, hit higher gears Marsh. ishes in 14 attempts, with their in the 75kg class at the AIBA after he shared the first two 33-year-old Denly, who made moved on to 169-3 at tea, but by hitting Hazlewood for two best being the fourth spot in World Boxing Championships games with his rival. The Qa- battling fifties in the last two any hopes England had of a sixes in a row. 2015. Last year’s they won the in Yekaterinburg, Russia. tari ran through the remain- turnaround between tests so Tests without staking a claim to substantial score disappeared Buttler pulled Hazlewood Asian Volleyball Cup and fin- He was beaten by German ing games to complete a 13-11, that’s why the intensity goes a long-term place in the team. in the final session. over the ropes again to reach ished as the semi-finalists in Andrej Mersljakov when ref- 7-11, 11-3, 11-4 triumph in 37 up and down. Australia are Root was bowled by a his fifty and with Jack Leach the Asian Games as well. eree had to stop the contest. minutes. a really good bowling attack Charmed life fine Cummins delivery which providing obdurate support, Qatar’s international ref- Qatar’s second boxer Thu- For a place in the semi- and asked questions all day. Root, badly dropped on 24 hit his off stump and Jonny the ninth-wicket pair shared eree Ibrahim al Mahmoud lasi Tharumalingam is com- finals, he will take on local Lau It’s frustrating for us not being by Peter Siddle at fine leg after Bairstow was trapped lbw for an unbroken stand of 45 to has also been invited to offici- peting in the 64kg class. His Tsz Kwan. able to capitalise on our start.” playing a casual pull stroke, 22 by a Marsh yorker. boost England’s chances of Medium-pacer Mitchell was also put down by wicket- Sam Curran hooked Cum- levelling the series. Marsh took four wickets to keeper Paine off Cummins and mins for an audacious six but boost Australia’s bid to secure England reached lunch at 86-1. two deliveries later the young SCOREBOARD a 3-1 series win after their cap- Root was given another all-rounder was adjudged lbw, Qatar East to West Ultra tain Tim Paine won the toss life when Smith spilled a sharp only to be recalled to the crease ENGLAND (1ST INNINGS): and surprisingly sent England chance in the slips but Rory because Cummins had bowled R. Burns c Marsh b Hazlewood ...... 47 in to bat. Burns hit seven fours in an- a no ball. J. Denley c Smith b Cummins ...... 14 Pat Cummins and Josh other determined knock. His reprieve was short- J. Root b Cummins ...... 57 Run on December 6 B. Stokes c Lyon b Marsh ...... 20 Hazlewood bowled tidy open- The young opening bats- lived, however, as Curran J. Bairstow lbw b Marsh ...... 22 ing spells but the touring side’s man was three runs away from edged Marsh to Smith at sec- J. Buttler not out ...... 64 vaunted pace attack lacked the his half century when he got ond slip for 15 and the same S. Curran c Smith b Marsh ...... 15 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Ultra Run will be one of the activities this sea- C. Woakes lbw b Marsh ...... 2 DOHA consistent threat which has cramped up by a short ball bowler snared Chris Woakes J. Archer c Paine b Hazlewood ...... 9 son to create concept of ‘sports for all’ and at- caused problems for England’s from Hazlewood and spooned lbw to claim his fourth wicket J. Leach not out ...... 10 tract more and more people from all communi- fragile top order throughout a simple catch to Marsh at on his recall to the side. Extras (nb2, b3, lb6) ...... 11 THE Qatar Sports for All Federation will host ties to regular physical work-out and exercise. the series. mid-wicket. “I was like a kid at Christ- Total (8 wkts, 82 overs) ...... 271 the Qatar East to West Ultra Run on December To bat: S. Broad He added that the race will be run over a Joe Denly, on 14, played a Ben Stokes, loudly cheered mas this morning,” Marsh said. Fall of wickets: 1-27 (Denley), 2-103 (Burns), 6 as part of its ongoing activities to encourage total distance of about 90 kilometres. It will loose stroke at a wide delivery to the wicket after his match- “It can be a long tour when you 3-130 (Stokes), 4-170 (Root), 5-176 (Bairstow), all communities to participate in sports. start at the Corniche and conclude on the from Cummins and edged to winning century in the third are not playing. I just wanted 6-199 (Curran), 7-205 (Woakes), 8-226 (Archer) Race organising committee head Abdullah Dukhan Beach, covering five stages which second slip where Steve Smith Test, cautiously moved to 20 to try and get an opportunity Bowling: Cummins 22.5-5-73-2 (1nb), Hazlewood al Dosari, while giving details of the event, said 21-7-76-2, Siddle 17-1-61-0 (1nb), Marsh 16.1-4- will allow participants to rest and refresh with fumbled the chance before before he was tempted into a at some stage and it was nice to 35-4, Lyon 4-0-12-0, Labuschagne 1-0-5-0. the Qatar Sports for All Federation aims to pro- food and drink. grabbing the ball before it hit wild heave at medium-pacer produce today. The ball came Australia: David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus mote a healthy lifestyle through activities and Dosari also said the event is open to ama- the ground. Marsh and the ball looped off out reasonably well.” Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Matthew Wade, Mitchell spread awareness among the youth for devel- teurs only and will last about 17 hours. All the The opening stand of 27 a leading edge to point. Jofra Archer then nicked Marsh, Tim Paine (capt, wkt), Pat Cummins, Peter oping their capabilities and improving their all- participants will be presented medal as the Siddle, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon was the highest of the series but Root got to a patient fif- Hazlewood to Paine before Toss: Australia round fitness. chief aim of the run is to encourage people the it was another failure for the ty, off 105 balls, and his side Buttler briefly lifted the crowd Dosari declared that that the East to West community to be engaged in physical activities. India replace Rahul with Rohit Qatar aim to play tough in ICC for South Africa Test series REUTERS WC Challenge League A NEW DELHI Tamoor Sajjad being unavail- QATAR TEAM & FIXTURES INDIA axed struggling opener Team set to leave able due to personal reasons, KL Rahul and handed Rohit all-rounder Chaudhry has QATAR TEAM: Iqbal Hussain Chaudhry (Capt), Mohammed Rizlan (Vice-Capt), Mohammed Awais Sharma a chance to revive his for Malaysia today been named the Qatar Asso- Malik, Saqlain Arshad, Zaheeruddeen Ibrahim, Khurram Shahzad, Kamran Khan, Qalandar Khan, stop-start Test career after se- ciation Cricket (QCA) to lead Owais Ahmad, Gayan Budhika, Mohammed Nadeem, Dharmang Patel, Musawar Shah and Syed lecting the limited-overs stal- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the team. Mohammed Rizlan Tameem. OFFICIALS: Eisa Al Yaqoub (Head of Delegation). Gul Khan Jadoon (Team Manager), Shahid wart for next month’s three- DOHA will be his deputy. Mahboob (Coach), Mohammad Jahangir (Physio/Trainer) match series against South On behalf of the QCA and FIXTURES: Singapore vs Denmark Singapore vs Malaysia Africa. A new-look Qatar team, led by its President Yousef Jeham al 16 September 20 September Denmark vs Qatar Rahul has gone 12 Test in- Iqbal Hussain Chaudhry, will Kuwari, Mazoor Ahmad, QCA Denmark vs Malaysia Denmark vs Vanuatu 25 September 17 September Malaysia vs Qatar Canada vs Denmark nings without a 50-plus score leave for Malaysia on Friday Operations Manager, said the Singapore vs Qatar 22 September Malaysia vs Vanuatu and struggled in the recent to compete in the ICC Cricket selected team is the best pos- Canada vs Vanuatu Canada vs Qatar 26 September tour of West Indies where In- World Cup Challenge League A. sible bunch of players. He also 19 September Singapore vs Vanuatu Vanuatu vs Qatar dia won both the matches to The six-team league, which expressed hopes it would give Canada vs Malaysia 23 September Canada vs Singapore top the World Test Champion- will start on September 16 and a good account of itself in Ma- finish on September 26, is a part laysia. “The team had a long good results.” League A are tough and we INDIA SQUAD of the 2023 Cricket World Cup coaching camp and all the se- Team manager Gul Khan have prepared ourselves well. qualifying process. The league lected players appear in good Jadoon said, “The event is a We are looking for the mo- The following will India in the Test series India’s KL Rahul: The run drought continues for the opener. has been divided into two nick. We wish the team well and good opportunity for the Qa- mentum and Inshallah, we’ll against South Africa: leagues – A and B. Five matches hope the high-level competition tari players to showcase their make the nation proud with Virat Kohli (captain), Mayank Agarwal, Rohit open the innings in Tests,” Punjab top order batsman will be played over the round- will encourage them to produce talent. All the teams in the our performance.” Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, chief selector MSK Prasad said Shubman Gill got his maiden robin format each year till 2021. Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), after naming the 15-member Test call-up, while the selec- After 15 matches altogether, the Wriddhiman Saha (wicketkeeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, squad. tors opted for two wicketkeep- winner will qualify for the 2022 Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Prithvi Shaw would have ers in Rishabh Pant and Wrid- CWC Qualifier Playoff. Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Shubman Gill. been Agarwal’s automatic dhiman Saha. The League A has Qatar, partner but the 19-year-old is Spin all-rounder Ravin- Canada, Denmark, Malaysia, currently serving a doping ban. dra Jadeja, who was preferred Singapore and Vanuatu. The ship table. The only player in the ahead of Ravichandran Ash- League B, which will start in Former captain Sourav world with three double hun- win in both the Tests in West Hong Kong on November 25, Ganguly was among those dreds in one-day internation- Indies, has been retained in consists of Bermuda, Hong who felt Rohit, who smashed als, Rohit averages nearly 40 the squad along with the off- Kong, Italy, Jersey, Kenya a record five hundreds at the in Tests batting in the middle spinner with left-armer Kul- and Uganda. 50-overs World Cup in Eng- order. deep Yadav as the third slow Coached by Shahid Mah- land and finished as the tour- The 32-year-old has strug- bowling option. boob, a former Pakistan Test nament’s top scorer, should gled to replicate his limited- Virat Kohli and his team player, Qatar will play their partner Mayank Agarwal at overs heroics in the 27 Tests face South Africa in the first opening match against Singa- the top of the order. he has played so far and must Test at Visakhapatnam from pore on September 17. “We want to give Rohit reinvent himself as an opener October 2. Pune and Ranchi With former skipper Inam- Sharma an opportunity to in the long form as well. host the other two matches. Ul-Haq and present skipper QCA officials and players at the Asian Town Stadium for a group picture after a workout. 14 Friday, September 13, 2019 FEATURES
The iconic Singapore Lion fountain at Merlion Park. Tailbone pain (DOUG HANSEN) often goes away without medical treatment
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EAR Mayo Clinic: My tailbone has been hurting for the past few weeks. I have read that it takes a while to heal, but is there anything I can do in the meantime to less- Den the pain? At what point would it be nec- essary to see my doctor? A: Although tailbone pain can be uncomfortable, Singapore now carefully preserves its remaining historic buildings in most cases it will go away on its own within a few such as these scattered throughout the city. (DOUG HANSEN) months. During that time, there are steps that you can take to lessen the pain. If your pain lasts for more than two months or if it gets worse despite self-care, make an appointment to see your health care provider about your concern. Your tailbone, or coccyx, is the bony structure at the bottom of your spine that helps support your pelvic floor. Tailbonepain is a condition called “coccydynia.” Those with coccydynia usually experience dull, achy pain in or Beautifully modern around the tailbone. This pain may become sharper or more intense after sitting or standing for a long time, during sex or with urination or a bowel movement. Numerous situations can result in tailbone pain. It is often the result of an injury due to a trauma during childbirth or a fall. Tailbone pain sometimes can arise after sitting on a hard surface for a long time, or sitting on an ill-fitting or jouncing seat. In some cases, the pain SINGAPORE may be the result of sitting posture changes brought on by obesity or aging. Rarely, the cause DOUG HANSEN must-see attractions, the Gardens by the of tailbone pain is TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Singapore is consistently ranked among Bay. We visited the site in the late after- something more noon in order to appreciate it during the serious, such as an 30-foot-long, red and the most expensive cities in the world, daylight, especially the glass-enclosed infection, benign yellow cloth dragon with Flower Dome and Cloud Forest, with tumor or cancer. dagger like white teeth the world’s tallest enclosed waterfall. Medical treat- blocked our way as my along with Paris and Hong Kong As the night sky darkened, a sound and ment typically is wife, Shirin, and I strolled light show began in the Supertree Grove not needed for tail- downA Singapore’s famed Orchard is consistently rated as one of the world’s heritage sites. We made a reservation where a stand of hundred-foot-tall, bone pain. But try Road, a tree-lined boulevard known safest and cleanest countries; it has the to see a good example of this protec- man-made trees changed colours to the this to lessen the for its upscale stores and hotels. world’s top rated airport and airline; its tion, the NUS Baba House. As a carefully rhythm of the music, glowing majesti- pain while you’re Drums beat rhythmically as a dozen students year after year rank No. 1 in the restored Chinese home built in 1895, it cally in hues of lavender, orange, purple seated: Sit com- If your pain lasts men manoeuvred the undulating world for science, reading and math; it gave us a glimpse into the lives and tra- and magenta. pletely upright, dragon along the broad sidewalk. This is the world’s second busiest ditions of a wealthy Chinese Wherever we walked, we appreciated keeping your back for more than two symbol of strength, power and good container port, third larg- family in that era. Singapore’s efforts to create a more eco- firmly against the months or if it luck in Chinese culture was part of the est global foreign exchange Our next lodging, the friendly environment. As a result, large, chair, your knees lingering festivities following the Chi- market and third largest five-star Capitol Kemp- lovely trees graced most streets, while level with your hips, gets worse despite nese New Year 10 days earlier. As we oil and refining centre; Travel inski Hotel, had recently many buildings had walls and roofs cov- feet on the floor and self-care, make an paused to watch the colourful show, I and Singapore ranks as the opened after a restoration ered with plants. In some areas, pastel- shoulders relaxed. thought to myself, “You have to expect eighth healthiest country. that combined two his- coloured, historic shophouse rows stood Although it is best appointment to see the unexpected in Singapore.” As we toured various ttorico structures. This location in stark contrast to the surrounding to avoid sitting on Our five days in Singapore were parts of the city, invariably placed us within walking distance modern buildings with their stunning hard surfaces, a your health care meant to be a warm-up for our six-week we found the Singaporeans to be kind of several major museums, the famed architectural designs. heavily cushioned, provider about your Southeast Asia tour, but I discovered be- and helpful. Fortunately for us, English Raffles Hotel, St. Andrews Cathedral One of our taxi drivers boasted, “Din- overstuffed surface latedly that Singapore should have been is their main official language, followed and the spectacular bay side Merlion ing is our national pastime,” and it cer- can allow you to concern the grand finale, since it proved to be one by Malay, Mandarin and Tamil. We Park, all within a 10- to 15-minute walk. tainly seemed true, based on the number sink into an unnat- of the highlights of our five-country trip. never perceived any tension as people For our initial outing, we headed first of international restaurants and the 114 ural, painful seating In fact, Singapore has become my fa- from Malaysia, China, Indonesia, Phil- thing in the morning to the 160-year-old hawker centres that offered every kind of posture, which also isn’t ideal. Select a supportive chair vourite major, modern city in the world. ippines, India and Europe mixed freely Singapore Botanic Gardens, only 10 min- food imaginable. with a moderate amount of cushioning. There is much to like about Sin- everywhere. utes by taxi from our hotel. Being plant For our final exploration of the city, If pain is not relieved by gapore, but I’ll start by getting out of “Even though we have a very mixed lovers, we had looked forward to visiting we decided to splurge and stay at the five- those changes, adjusting your the way the only two drawbacks I can population,” explained a local man, “we these gardens, and we weren’t disap- star Capella Singapore on exclusive Sen- weight by leaning forward think of. First, Singapore is consistently all get along well because from the earli- pointed. We delighted in exploring this tosa Island, known for its beaches, golf slightly when seated may help. ranked among the most expensive cities est days our country focused on policies UNESCO World Heritage site, whose courses and attractions including Uni- Sitting on a doughnut-shaped in the world, along with Paris and Hong that ensured that people from different 203 acres of tropical gardens offered versal Studios Singapore. Inside our ho- Health cushion or a V-shaped wedge Kong. Second, due to its proximity to countries and cultures could live and miles of hiking and jogging trails, three tel’s courtyard, we found a brass plaque cushion may help distribute the equator, Singapore’s average tem- work together peacefully. That’s why lakes and a spectacular orchid garden. embedded in the sidewalk, marking the wweighte away from the painful area. perature hovers around a daily high of every year on July 21 we celebrate Racial The area surrounding our hotel spot where President Donald Trump Using heat or ice on the painful area, 88 degrees and a low of 75 degrees, with Harmony Day, to remind ourselves of was attractive during the daytime, but first shook hands with North Korea’s as well as taking over-the-counter pain relievers, also 84% average humidity and rain showers how important this is for our success.” after nightfall the city transformed it- leader, Kim Jong Un. Our room over- may offer some relief. possible on most days. The all-time low My wife and I opted for an unortho- self into a nocturnal kaleidoscope of looked the cargo ship-filled South China Use these techniques until the pain subsides. In temperature is 66.9 degrees. dox way to explore the city by staying in colour, especially down by the bay. Sea and a nearby Indonesian island bris- many cases, the pain will lessen and then disappear over Modern Singapore was founded by hotels in three different areas. Our first The horseshoe-shaped bay presented tling with oil refinery structures. A path the course of several weeks or several months. In only a Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819 as a trading hotel, the Six Senses Duxton, placed us a Las Vegas-like fountain show with behind the hotel led us down to a sandy minority of people does tailbone pain last beyond that post for the British East India Company. near Chinatown, the elaborate Buddha sound and lights, while the city’s signa- beach and a free shuttle that transported length of time. The island city state (just 279 square Tooth Relic Temple and across from ture Singapore Lion spouted a massive visitors around the island. Our sense of If tailbone pain persists for more than two months or miles) blossomed in just six decades the Maxwell Hawker Center, one of the stream of water from its jaws as hidden contentment with our elegant room was if it gets worse despite these measures, see your health from a place of strife and relative poverty city’s best places to try tasty yet inexpen- lights painted the statue in endlessly enhanced by an exquisite meal in Cassia, care provider for an evaluation to rule out other poten- to a global powerhouse for entertain- sive Singaporean dishes. The boutique changing colours and patterns. the hotel’s Cantonese-food restaurant. tial causes. For chronic tailbone pain, a consultation ment, education, finance, health care, hotel is located in a row of carefully re- Small tour boats festooned with col- As we prepared to leave Singapore with a specialist in pain medicine or physical medicine manufacturing, technology, tourism and stored trading houses, which accounted oured lights twinkled in the water while and continue our Southeast Asia sojourn, and rehabilitation may be useful. transportation. for rooms named the Opium Room and in the background, the three towers Shirin and I agreed that someday we will When necessary, treatment for chronic tailbone pain During our visit to the National Shophouse Room. of the iconic Marina Bay Sands Hotel return, stay longer and savour even more may include instruction in pelvic floor relaxation tech- Museum, we were struck by the magni- While much of Singapore has been loomed large, topped by an enormous of the specialness of Singapore. niques; physical therapy; or manipulation of the coc- tude of the country’s accomplish- rebuilt with towering modern buildings, lintel shaped like the bow of a ship. cyx, which is usually performed through the rectum. An ments, displayed the city now rigor- When we visited that lofty perch, the IF YOU GO: anesthetic and corticosteroid injection may help some in what could ously preserves 360-degree view of Singapore was over- Singapore Tourism Board: www.visitsin- severe or persistent cases. These injections usually are be called “the the remain- shadowed by the enormous infinity pool gapore.com/en performed by an anesthesiologist or other pain manage- bragging rights ing historic that seemed to float in the air 57 stories WHERE TO STAY: ment expert. Given the potential for substantial com- room”: Singa- homes and above the city. Below, the giant lotus The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore: plications, surgery is only considered as a last resort in pore shops as flower-shaped Art & Science Muse- [email protected]; severe cases. um added to our sensory over- www.kempinski.com/en/singapore/the- load as constantly changing col- capitol-singapore ours and textures painted the Six Senses Duxton: reservations- petals of the unique structure. [email protected]; www.sixsenses. Behind the Marina Bay, com/hotels/duxton/destination on a 250-acre man-made is- Capella Singapore: gr.singapore @capel- land, is another of Singapore’s lahotels.com, www.capellasingapore.com
Although tailbone pain can be uncomfortable, in most cases it will go away on its own within a few months. (TNS) Friday, September 13, 2019 15 KIDS CORNER Bound & Gagged By Dana Summers Mom and 8-year-old daughter create recipe subscription box for children
BETH WHITEHOUSE and kids learn about different NEWSDAY fall harvest vegetables such as squashes and about the mother with a home in different types of apples for Westhampton, N.Y., and baking and cooking. Harlow·s Aher 8-year-old daughter Harvest also provides nutri- have created a monthly sub- tional facts. scription bo[ called +arlow·s Harlow says her favorite Harvest that they hope will is the Ocean Kit. It includes Half Full By Maria Scrivan turn school-aged children into a recipe called Avocado Hug, mini-chefs and nutritionists. in which kids wrap dried sea- Harlow Tyrner wanted to weed around avocado. “I love follow in the footsteps of her the ocean. I Iike to go swim,” mother, Ashley, whose com- Harlow says. She also says she pany, Farmbox Direct, is a ser- loves horseback riding, and vice that delivers fruits and goes to a camp in Bridgehamp- vegetables from organic farms ton, N.Y., she says. to clients· doors. Boxes are $19.99 each. Harlow·s Harvest boxes They don·t include food, but come with recipe cards, a sci- the recipe cards list ingre- ence project, background on dients needed. Parents have the dish kids are making, and the option of purchasing one an online game kids can play box, a six-month subscription, connected to that month·s or one-year monthly box sub- theme. The September theme, Ashley Tyner, who owns a home in Westhampton, and daughter Harlow, scription. For more informa- for instance, is Harvest Kit, 8, have started a subscription box for children. (TNS) tion, visit harlowsharvest.com.
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PRIME MINISTER INAUGURATES MUKAYNIS METEOROLOGICAL CENTER
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani inaugurated Mukaynis Meteorological Center in Mukaynis area and launched an app, ‘Q Weather’, for the Qatar Meteorology Department. The PM toured the centre and was briefed on the state-of-the-art facilities there. The ceremony was attended by a number of ministers and senior officials. (QNA)
MoTC invites Qatari, QEERI, Tarsheed set to organise Arab girls to take part in digital hackathon ‘Young Innovator Award’ contest TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA
“United Nations Sustainable THE Ministry of Transport and Com- The competing teams will produce short videos Development Goals (SDGs) 6, 7, 11 munications (MoTC), in collabora- and 13 are the core business of Tar- tion with Arab Women in Computing addressing SDGs covered by IC-SEWEN’ 19 sheed. Working towards these objec- (ArabWIC), is inviting entries from tives, we aim to conserve our water, Qatari and Arab girls in the country TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK related to the United Nations Sus- save electricity and decrease carbon aged 15-22 years for the ‘Girls Can In- DOHA tainable Development Goals (SDGs) emissions by seven percent by 2022. novate’ hackathon to be held on Sep- can be addressed. These objectives will also reduce Qa- tember 14-15. AS part of the upcoming Interna- Teams of four to six students, tar’s carbon footprint in line with the The hackathon will be held at tional Conference on Sustainable supported by a faculty member, will country’s commitment to the Paris the MoTC Digital Incubation Center Energy-Water-Environment Nexus be categorised into three groups Agreement and SDGs.” (DIC)’s headquarters at Al-Nasr Tower in Desert Climate 2019 (IC-SEW- based on age. Participants will then A jury of scientists from QEERI, (B), fifth floor, from 8am to 6pm . EN’19), the Qatar Environment and develop a video of between three QF RDI, Kahramaa and other HBKU Energy Research Institute (QEERI) and five minutes highlighting their entities will select five finalists in The competition will focus on seven at Hamad Bin Khalifa University insights on the four SDGs relevant each category to present their video (HBKU) is to host a ‘Young Innova- to the conference: availability and Participants will develop a video of between three and five minutes highlighting to a live audience and grand jury on categories: Fintech applications, tor Award’ competition for students sustainable management of water their insights into the four SDGs relevant to the conference. December 2 at the Qatar National e-agriculture, e-health and smart at all national and international and sanitation (SDG 6); access to Convention Centre. In addition to the water management, digital services, schools in Qatar. The competition affordable, reliable, sustainable and we educate and empower them to promote conservation and energy top three in each category receiving road safety and rural productivity will be held in cooperation with modern energy (SDG7); making work together towards making the efficiency in Qatar. One of the best awards, all finalists will enjoy an ex- QEERI’s strategic partner Kah- cities and human settlements inclu- world a better place. Through this ways to build a more sustainable clusive visit to the Kahramaa Aware- ramaa, represented by the National sive, safe, resilient and sustainable competition, we hope to familiarise culture is to raise awareness among ness Park. The winners will also be The competition aims at stimulat- Program for Conservation and En- (SDG11); and combating climate students with the SDGs and help children about the significant role honoured at Tarsheed’s annual an- ing innovation and creativity in girls to ergy Efficiency ‘Tarsheed’, change and its impacts (SDG13). them understand the important role they play in securing a greener fu- niversary celebration in April 2020. produce digital solutions to problems Developed in coordination Dr Veronica Bermudez, senior their contributions can play, while ture. This competition aims to edu- Rules and registration forms are facing their communities in specific with the Ministry of Education, research director of QEERI’s En- also encouraging an interest in sci- cate them about the existing energy available on the conference’s web- areas. Kahramaa and Qatar Foundation ergy Center and chairperson of the ence and research.” efficiency technologies and on what site (https://www.hbku.edu.qa/ The competition in Qatar will focus Research, Development and Inno- conference, said, “It is essential that Eng Abdul Aziz al Hammadi, the country’s regulations are, so they en/qeeri-young-competition). The on seven categories: Fintech applica- vation (QF RDI), the competition we encourage youth participation in Conservation and Energy Efficiency will become a well-informed genera- deadline for registration is Septem- tions, e-agriculture, e-health and smart tasks students with producing short tackling these challenges. True sus- manager at Kahramaa, said: “At Tar- tion, which works towards building a ber 30 and videos should be submit- water management, digital services, videos highlighting how challenges tainable change will only come when sheed, one of our core missions is to better world. ted by November 5. road safety and rural productivity. By providing the invaluable oppor- tunity of taking part in the Hackathon, MoTC hopes to give girls the possibility of improving their programming and Filipino dance group to hold workshops to mark 11th anniversary technical skills as well as the ability to work in intense environments, while AILYN AGONIA fidence of participants in per- to the participants,” he added. collaborating with other participants DOHA forming on stage. The workshop will feature to achieve a common goal. “The objective of this project coaches who are experts and All shortlisted projects will also be BEATS ‘N Bytes the New Breed is to educate young kids, teens have made a name in the dance mentored by experts on pitch presen- (BNB), the oldest Filipino dance and adults in the basic technique industry. It will feature classes tations. The selected participants will production in Qatar, will be of modern dance, specifically the for beginners (1pm to 2pm), be invited to present their projects in organising a series of dance hip hop genre. As non-formal intermediate (1pm to 2.30pm) front of an eminent panel of VIP judges workshops at the Music and education, this is one of the mis- and advance (2.30pm to 4pm). at QITCOM 2019 to decide on the win- Arts Atelier, located in Wadi el sions of our group,” said BNB co- BNB is comprised of young, ners. The winning team will be award- Sail, from September 13 to mark founder Rocky Lumicao. energetic and innovative mem- ed a prize. their 11th anniversary. “At the end of the workshop, bers and has performed in vari- The competition comes as part of The activity titled ‘Emerge 2’ an evaluation will be conducted ous local events. They have also the International Girls Day 2019 cel- will take place on five consecu- to determine that goals are met been honoured with the Best ebration, an initiative launched by tive Fridays, concluding on Oc- with the participants evaluating Dance Crew in Qatar title. the International Telecoms Union tober 11. It will cover the basics the course and its coaches too. For inquiries, call 3343 0951 (ITU) in 2011 to enable girls around of modern dance, specifically The workshop will conclude with or email beatsandbytesproduc- the world to leverage their interest in hip hop and related genre, and a dance recital. Certificates of [email protected] registra- ICT and pursue studies and careers in is aimed at developing the con- participation will also be issued [email protected]. Beats ‘N Bytes the New Breed (BNB) is the oldest Filipino dance production in Qatar. STEM fields.
‘Stars of Science’ kicks off its season 11 with all-new format
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HUNDREDS of young Arab innovation hopefuls will pre- sent their ideas for sustain- able technology solutions to their peers, established inno- vators and an expert jury on Friday, as they aim to win a chance to be a part of Season 11 of ‘Stars of Science’, Qatar Foundation’s (QF) ground- breaking edutainment TV initiative. QF has invited audiences to tune in and find out who will succeed in impressing the panel and join the quest to find the next top Arab in- novator. In the initial three-part casting stage, more than 150 aspiring innovators will pitch their concepts in front of the jury, supported by ‘Stars of Science’ alumni, and compete to win a spot among the final eight contestants. “Viewers can expect to experience thrilling reality season as an exceptional one our region’s technological ca- cusing on sustainability and the competitors. to win a spot among the final urday, September 14, at 5pm. television that holds a strong given the format develop- pabilities evolve first-hand.” collaboration. This includes In the initial three-part eight contestants. The show will air weekly until educational component,” said ment that aims at meeting Fans who have been fol- exciting changes to its cast- casting stage, over 150 aspir- ‘Stars of Science’ will air November 8 on seven chan- Khalid al Jumaily, the host viewers’ expectations. This lowing ‘Stars of Science’ since ing episodes that encourage ing innovators will pitch their its first episode on Qatar Tel- nels across the region and on- of ‘Stars of Science’. “Having season, we will continue to its debut season in 2009 will absorbing discussions on concepts in front of the jury, evision on Friday, September line. A full broadcast guide for been involved with the show witness the high level of Arab notice that the show has an scientific advances and an ex- supported by ‘Stars of Sci- 13, at 10pm, with a re-run season 11 is available at www. since its inception, I see this talent portrayed and watch all-new format this year, fo- change of knowledge between ence’ alumni, and compete scheduled to appear on Sat- starsofscience.com.