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WEDNESday, JULY 15, 2020 Sustainability is at heart of Qatar’s 2022 FIFA World Cup preparations All-female panel outlines commitment to carbon-neutral and environmentally-sensitive FIFA World Cup

Sc.qa (QGBC). The event was moder- Through the implementation setting green building stand- World Cup and to ease pres- Doha ated by Dr Talar Sahsuvaroglu, of environmental initiatives in ards supporting Qatar Nation- sure on our country’s envi- Sustainability and Environ- the strategy, we are protecting al Vision 2030.” ronment and services during Qatar’s commitment to mental Subject Matter Expert Qatar’s delicate environment Another topic discussed the tournament.” hosting a carbon-neutral FIFA at the SC. and contributing towards Qa- was the Green Key award – Josoor Institute is a centre World Cup™ and deliver- At the heart of discussions tar National Vision 2030 and an international eco-label for of excellence for the sports and ing environmentally-friendly was the Qatar 2022 Sustain- the UN Sustainable Develop- tourism facilities stipulated by events sectors. Inspired and tournament facilities was dis- ability Strategy, which was ment Goals.” the Foundation for Environ- developed by the SC, Josoor cussed during a webinar host- published earlier this year by Noreisch described the mental Education. QGBC has Institute is a core Qatar 2022 ed by the Josoor Institute. FIFA, the SC and the FIFA strategy as one of the most been the national operator for legacy programme which Speakers on the all-female World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC. ambitious in the history of the scheme since 2017 and be- aims to ensure the knowledge panel, titled ‘Delivering Envi- It is the first World Cup sus- the World Cup. She praised lieves it will help Qatar achieve gained by hosting the World ronmental Sustainability for tainability strategy to be de- Qatar’s dedication to sus- its goal of delivering a carbon- Cup is passed to the next gen- the FIFA World Cup Qatar livered jointly by FIFA, the tainability, particularly the neutral tournament. eration of industry profession- 2022™’, included Engineer host country and local organ- strong collaboration with key Hinnawi said: “Green als across the Middle East and Bodour Al Meer, Sustain- isers and outlines five com- stakeholders. that we continue to focus our tainability, the SC is leading Key-compliant hotels in Qatar Arab world. ability & Environment Senior mitments, 22 objectives and “At FIFA, we are commit- efforts on the most relevant by example with the deploy- exhibit best practices which Vasco Kurkjian, Josoor Manager, Supreme Commit- more than 70 initiatives. ted to doing our utmost to pro- sustainability issues, as was ment of the latest green tech- reflect a high level of respon- Institute’s Capability Building tee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), Al Meer said: “Environ- tect the environment and were done for the 2014 and 2018 nologies in World Cup venues. sible operation and awareness, Senior Manager, said: “Josoor Madleen Noreisch, FIFA’s mental sustainability is a delighted to find a local part- editions of the World Cup.” The recently launched Edu- from setting environmental Institute is committed to de- Senior Sustainability Man- key part of the SC’s vision ner in the SC that is equally Each Qatar 2022 tourna- cation City Stadium – which policies, operational plans and veloping the expertise and ager, Dr Eiman Eliskandarani, and commitment as the next committed to this cause,” said ment venue is mandated to achieved a five-star GSAS rat- targeting water and energy skill sets of industry profes- Director of Global Sustain- hosts of the FIFA World Cup. Noreisch. achieve GSAS certification. ing – signifies a vast spectrum reduction, in addition to pro- sionals in Qatar and the region ability Assessment System Our joint sustainability strat- “Together, all the key par- The scheme is administered by of possibilities for any mega viding innovative solutions for to deliver the tournament and (GSAS) Trust at the Gulf Or- egy provides an excellent ties delivering the tournament GORD and approved by FIFA project willing to embrace en- staff and guest management. other major events, through ganisation for Research & De- example of timely planning, have developed, published and as the official green building vironmental sustainability. “Green Key will provide a our professional diploma and velopment (GORD), and Ruba communication and respon- are well underway towards im- rating system for Qatar 2022. “GORD is proud to play sustainable framework for ho- executive development pro- Hinnawi, Technical Specialist, sible decision-making from plementing the sustainability Eliskandarani said: “When a significant role in building tels to ultimately contribute grammes, workshops and re- Qatar Green Building Council the tournament organisers. strategy. This strategy ensures it comes to environmental sus- a sustainable future through to achieving a carbon-neutral search on the MENA region.”

QNB STARS LEAGUE Qatar’s Sanchez among nine Al Sailiya: Hopes high to be in Top 4 greatest Asian Cup coaches

Tribune News Network Doha AFC online poll seeks to name Al Sailiya are gearing up for the remainder of the QNB the best in its Stars season under the alert eyes of Tunisian coach Sami 64-year history Trabelsi. They will play Al Wakrah in Week 18 at the Al Tribune News Network Janoub Stadium on July 26 Doha (4:45pm kick-off). QSL clubs are continuing Qatar coach Felix Sanchez their preparations ahead of the has been selected as one resumption of 2019-20 QNB of the top nine great AFC Stars League, with Week 18 coaches amongst 16 coaches matches starting on July 24. to have won the Asian Cup in The tournament, which its 64-year-history. The AFC Coach Felix Sanchez led Al Annabi to their first continental triumph – had a long break due to the has asked fans to vote for the 2019 Asian Cup title in the UAE winning all seven matches. Covid-19 pandemic, will re- greatest on their website. start as per the general plan Sanchez led Al Annabi The Spaniard is listed Another Brailian Zico who and protocol for the remaining to their first continental tri- amongst top coaches to have had a phenomenal career as five rounds. Teams are fight- umph – 2019 Asian Cup title graced the continent like a player took Japan to the ing to occupy the top posi- in the UAE. The Qatari team KSA’s Khalil al Zayani who pinnacle of Asian football in tions, improve their rankings was dominant throughout the won the trophy in 1984 with 2004. Japan’s victory in the and avoid the ignominy of rel- competition winning all seven Saudi Arabia, Iran’s 1972 win- 2004 tournament – their third egation. matches on way to the title ning coach Mohammad Ran- Asian title in four attempts Al Sailiya are sixth in the Al Sailiya are currently sixth in the QNB Stars League standings with 23 points. while conceding just one goal. jbar, Heshmat Mohajrenai of since 1992 – was confirmed QNB Stars League standings The tournament also saw Qa- Iran who won the titles in 1976 with a 3-1 win over hosts China with 23 points. ons League, just like they did virus test, the players as well Serigne Mbodji, Majdi Siddiq, tar’s Almoez Ali break the tour- with Iran, and led the UAE to PR in a tense final in Beijing, The Peregrines have re- last season when they secured as technical and administrative Maher Yousef, Mohammed nament’s goalscoring record set the group stage in 1980. Other to make the cut are corded seven wins, two draws a third-place finish, their staff signed a pledge to abide by Muddather, Mostafa Abdel- by legendary Iranian Ali Daei. Legendary Brazilian coach French coach Philippe Trouss- and eight defeats, and their goal best-ever performance in the the protocol for leaving team hafiz and GhanemA l Qahtani. Few observers had pencilled Carlos Alberto Parreira is ier whose Japan side lifted difference is -3, having scored league. hotel for home quarantine. Besides intense training, Al Qatar in as pre-tournament fa- the only man to win the AFC the title in Lebanon in 2000, 19 goals and conceded 22. Following their first coro- Al Sailiya succeeded in Sailiya are readying for the re- vourites for the 2019 AFC Asian Asian Cup with two different Iraq’s legendary 2007 coach Al Sailiya had lost 1-2 to ta- navirus test, held as per the extending the contracts with sumption of action by playing Cup, but the Félix Sánchez-led countries, leading Kuwait to Jorvan Vieira and Italy’s Al- ble toppers Al Duhail in Week protocol developed by the QSL their overseas professionals friendlies. They beat Al Markh- side produced a superb month glory in 1980, before repeating berto Zaccheroni whose Japan 17 on March 7 before the long in co-ordination with club au- with the exception of Moroc- iya 3-0 in one such game. of football in the first ever 24- the success with Saudi Arabia side won a record fourth title break. thorities and approved by the can Mubarak Boussoufa and Al Sailiya’s other remain- team AFC Asian Cup. eight years later. in Qatar in 2011. Trabelsi’s squad still nur- Ministry of Public Health, Al the squad is complete with the ing matches in the QNB Stars With Asian glory achieved, Also, Australia’s Ange Poste- Fans can vote for the gre- tures high hopes of ending Sailiya squad members en- recovery of injured players. League are against Al Sha- Sanchez is now tasked with coglou makes the cut after mas- tatest coach of their choice on up in the top-four bracket tered their team hotel and got The team relies mainly on hania (Week 19), Al Rayyan leading Qatar at their first terminding Australia’s greatest on the Asian Football Confed- and thereby playing in the engaged in training. Algerian Nadir Belhadj, Ira- (Week 20), Al Arabi (Week 21) FIFA World Cup, which footballing moment on the con- eration website, voting will Qatar Cup and AFC Champi- After their second corona- nian Karim Ansari, Senegalese and Umm Salal (Week 22). West Asia will host in 2022. tinent on home soil in 2015. close on July 20. 14 Wednesday, July 15, 2020 Sports Solskjaer vows to put it right after Man Utd drop points

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Manchester United “will put it right” after conceding a late goal against Southampton on Monday to dent their hopes of reaching next season’s Cham- pions League. United were on course for a fifth successive victory after bouncing Manchester United’s Norwegian back from Stuart Armstrong’s manager Ole Gunnar Solsk- early opener through strikes jaer during the match against from Marcus Rashford and Southampton at Old Trafford in Anthony Martial. Manchester on Monday. (AFP) But just as third place beckoned for Solskjaer’s men of the boys has been brilliant,” Saints substitute Michael said the Norwegian boss. Obafemi struck in stoppage “We’ve had a few setbacks over time to seal a 2-2 draw at the season, of course, and this Old Trafford. is another challenge for us. Earlier on Monday the Court “I am very confident in the of Arbitration for Sport an- mentality of them. Very disap- Real Madrid’s French forward Karim Benzema (2nd left) celebrates after scoring during the Spanish League match against Granada FC at Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium in Granada nounced Manchester City’s two- pointed, of course, but we have late on Monday. (AFP) season European ban would be to take the disappointments as lifted, meaning only the top four well as the positives when you teams will qualify for next sea- win games.” son’s Champions league. “We’ve learned a hard les- United’s next two games son today hopefully, so we’ll Real Madrid, a win away are against Crystal Palace and make it right, we’ll put it right. West Ham before a potential I trust the boys in that re- last-day shoot-out against spect,” he added. Leicester, who are currently in Scoreline: Manchester United fourth place, ahead of Solsk- 2 (Rashford 20’, Martial 23’) jaer’s men on goal difference. Southampton 2 (Armstrong 12’, from claiming the title “I have to say the mentality Obafemi 90+6’). AFP to clear one shot off the line as STANDINGS (TOP 8) while Barcelona visit Alaves. A scramble in Madrid’s six- Madrid ’s side dug in Machis’s goal was the yard box saw several players Club P W D L GF GA Pts for a ninth consecutive victory. first Madrid have conceded hacking at the ball in panic and Real Madrid 36 25 8 3 66 22 83 Real Madrid need one victory “Our vision when we start in six matches but few would Courtois was twice required to Barcelona 36 24 7 5 80 36 79 Arsenal’s Arteta hits out to secure La Liga after they every season is to win the have seen it coming after the make smart saves late on. Atletico Madrid 36 17 15 4 48 26 66 held off a second-half come- league,” said Zidane. “There first half. The closest Granada came Sevilla 36 18 12 6 53 34 66 at ‘crazy minutes’ back from Granada on Mon- are two games left. We are Madrid scored twice in six was when the ball fell to Ra- Villarreal 36 17 6 13 58 47 57 day to win 2-1 and move four close but we’re not there yet.” minutes, with both goals com- mon Azeez at the back post players are Getafe 36 14 12 10 43 34 54 points clear of Barcelona. When the final whistle Real Sociedad 36 16 6 14 55 47 54 ing from breaks down their left. and he fired towards the near With two games left, Ma- blew, Zidane roared with relief 36 13 12 11 41 32 51 Mendy had space in front post with Courtois stranded clocking up drid will be crowned champi- and Ramos clenched his fists of him and kept going, acceler- but Ramos was on the line to ons if they beat Villarreal at after coming through their ating between Victor Diaz and clear. AFP point. “We have only had an home on Thursday regardless toughest test since the restart. Dimitri Foulquier before firing Earlier, Villarreal’s hopes London advantage in one – which was of how Barca fare at the Camp “We can’t relax, we’re a bit high and into the roof of the of Champions League football against Spurs,” he told his pre- Nou against Osasuna. closer but we have to carry on,” net from an acute angle. were dashed after they lost 2-1 Arsenal boss Mikel Ar- match press conference. “But But they were made to said Ramos afterwards. The second goal came at home to Real Sociedad to teta has bemoaned the fixture look at the boys, they keep go- sweat by a Granada team that “We let our guard down down the same side, Isco’s confirm that fourth-placed Se- scheduling since the Premier ing, they go full-gas, it doesn’t are gunning for Europe and here a bit on the second half. backheel allowing Luka Modric villa will join Atletico Madrid, League restart, saying on Tues- matter and we will do it again.” have been arguably the divi- We won the first half and lost to switch left to Benzema, who Barcelona and Real Madrid in day his players have amassed An FA Cup semi-final sion’s surprise of the season the second and maybe that’s this time cut inside Diaz and the competition next season. “crazy minutes” on the pitch in against City is next up for Arse- after being promoted from sec- a warning for us. We have to shot into the far corner. Villarreal remain fifth, recent weeks. nal after the Liverpool clash. ond tier last year. make sure we don’t repeat that Madrid cruised through three points ahead of Getafe The Gunners host newly “Obviously they’ve been Ferland Mendy and Karim mistake.” the rest of the half, pushing the and Real Sociedad, with all crowned Premier League cham- hit and a lot of them have Benzema looked to have set Madrid could win La Liga ball around at will, but comfort three hoping to secure a place pions Liverpool on Wednesday, played some crazy minutes up Madrid on course for a com- for the third time in eight years perhaps created complacency in the Europa League. Getafe three days after falling to defeat until now and again we’re go- fortable win at Los Carmenes at the Alfredo di Stefano Sta- and Granada improved after drew 0-0 against Alaves. to Tottenham in the north Lon- ing to have games every two- but Granada were transformed dium on Thursday night. “It came back and reacted. We’re the break. don derby. In the five games that and-a-half days.” after the break and Darwin would mean a lot,” said Ra- in the race and hopefully on Machis pulled a goal back, Monday results: Villarreal 1 followed their opening game of Defeat against Spurs in- Machis’s 50th-minute strike mos. Thursday we can celebrate.” striking through the legs of (Cazorla 85’) Real Sociedad 2 Project Restart – a 3-0 defeat at creased the chances of Arsenal gave them hope. “It’s the prize for consist- If Madrid slip up against Courtois after Casemiro was (Willian Jose 61’, Llorente 75’); Manchester City – Arsenal’s op- failing to qualify for Europe An increasingly nervous ency over the whole year. May- Villarreal, they will still have dispossessed in midfield and Alaves 0 Getafe 0; Granada ponents had longer to prepare, for the first time since the Madrid were clinging on by the be we had a period of reflection a second chance on Sunday Madrid were rattled as Grana- 1 (Machis 50’) Real Madrid 2 with Arteta keen to stress that 1994/95 season. end and needed Sergio Ramos during the suspension and we when they finish atL eganes da began to dictate play. (Mendy 10’, Benzema 16’). Guardiola ‘incredibly happy’, but rivals brand Man City let-off a ‘disgrace’

AFP other way if you are guilty you London should be banned so it is also a disgraceful decision. In any said on Tuesday case the decision is a disas- a weight had been lifted from It’s a disgraceful ter,” said Mourinho. Manchester City after their decision, because if Man On Wednesday, Totten- European ban was overturned City is not guilty then to ham face Newcastle, a club by the Court of Arbitration for be punished with some which could benefit from any Sport (CAS), but rival manag- relaxation of FFP rules should ers Jose Mourinho and Jurgen millions is a disgrace. If a Saudi-backed takeover be ap- Klopp criticised the ruling. you are not guilty, you proved by the Premier League. The court on Monday are not punished. By And Mourinho believes lifted a two-year ban imposed the other way if you that in light of the City deci- ’s Uruguayan defender Diego Godin (left) celebrates with Italian defender Alessandro Bastoni earlier this year on the Pre- are guilty you sion, any prospective new own- (centre) and Croatian defender Marcelo Brozovic after scoring his team’s second goal during the mier League club by Europe- ers will not feel the need to match against Torino at the San Siro stadium in Milan late on Monday. (AFP) an football’s governing body should be banned. comply with the regulations. UEFA over Financial Fair Jose Mourinho “I truly believe FFP is Play (FFP) breaches. Tottenham Hotspur gone,” he added. “New owners “I am incredibly happy will have this feeling the circus Inter move second, close for the decision. It shows all manager opened the door so let’s go and the people said about the club enjoy it.” wasn’t true,” said Guardiola. Klopp is hopeful City’s in on Champions League “People cannot understand participation in next season’s how difficult it was for everyone Champions League will help AFP SERIE A STANDINGS (TOP 6) let’s see where we can finish, as a club being under suspicion. his side’s chances of retaining Rome but it’s difficult to get closer to Now we have proven it at the the Premier League. Club P W D L GF GA Pts Juventus.” court, we go again on the pitch.” But the German believes Inter Milan put one foot Juventus 32 24 4 4 67 32 76 Torino meanwhile still Tottenham manager Mour- have the right to defend our- gations fell outside the five- any demise of FFP, which has in next season’s Champions Inter Milan 32 20 8 4 68 34 68 have to look over their shoul- inho said the court’s decision selves when we believe what we year time limit in its own helped bring down debt across League on Monday after coming Lazio 32 21 5 6 68 35 68 ders following their fourth de- was a “disaster” and showed have done is correct and three regulations. the European game, would be from behind to beat relegation- feat since the league restarted FFP, which limits club’s spend- independent judges said this.” An initial fine of 30 million bad for football. threatened Torino 3-1 and move Atalanta 32 20 7 5 87 41 67 last month. ing in line with their revenue, is City were punished by euros ($34 million, £27 mil- “From a personal point of up to second place in Serie A. Roma 32 16 6 10 59 43 54 Moreno Longo’s side are now dead, while Liverpool boss UEFA in February over “seri- lion) imposed by UEFA was view, I’m happy Manchester Antonio Conte’s Inter Napoli 32 15 7 10 52 43 52 16th, five points above the rel- Klopp said City’s reprieve was a ous breaches” of FFP regula- reduced to 10 million euros by City can play in next season’s moved above Atalanta and egation zone with the visit of bad day for football. tions but immediately contest- CAS. However, the fine related Champions League, because if Lazio to go eight points be- However, with a first fellow strugglers Genoa com- However, Guardiola feels ed the ban. only to City’s failure to cooper- they have 12 games less, I don’t hind league leaders Juventus league title since 2010 un- ing up on Thursday. it is City who are owed an The club were accused of ate with UEFA’s investigation see any chance for any other thanks to two goals early in likely, the most important Inter, who were missing apology. deliberately inflating the value rather than FFP breaches. teams in the Premier League,” the second half from Ashley statistic for Inter is the star striker “We should be apologised of income from sponsors with Mourinho said if they were said Klopp. Young and Diego Godin and 14-point gap between them and started without regular to because if we did some- links to the Abu Dhabi United guilty, City should be banned – “I don’t wish anything bad another from Lautaro Mar- and fifth-placed Roma with first-teamers Milan Skriniar, thing wrong we would ac- Group, which is also owned by but if they were innocent, they on anyone but I don’t think it tinez just after the hour mark. six matches left to play. and Anto- cept the decision from UEFA, City owner Sheikh Mansour, to should not have to pay a penny. was a good day for football. The Milanese club are level “It’s important to win nio Candreva, didn’t have it all because we did something avoid falling foul of FFP rules “It’s a disgraceful deci- Financial Fair Play is a good on 68 points with off-form matches like this any way you their own way at the San Siro. wrong,” he said at a press between 2012 and 2016. sion, because if Man City is idea and it was there to protect Lazio, who slumped to a 2-1 can ... I think we deserved to conference on Tuesday. not guilty then to be punished teams and the competition, defeat at Sassuolo on Satur- win,” said Godin. Scoreline: Inter Milan 3 (Young “We don’t expect Liverpool, ‘Bad decision for football’ with some millions is a dis- and clubs have to make sure day, and one ahead of flam- “We’re second now and we 49’, Godin 51’, Martinez 61’) Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea UEFA recognised in a state- grace. If you are not guilty, the money they want to spend boyant Atalanta in fourth. want to continue winning ... Torino 1 (Belotti 17’). or Wolves to defend us but we ment that many of the alle- you are not punished. By the is from the right sources.” Sports Wednesday, July 15, 2020 15 Black players allege racial divide in South African cricket AFP for South Africa. Johannesburg Also on Tuesday, Omphile Ramela, president of the SA Racial divisions in South Cricketers’ Association, re- African cricket were laid bare on leased a letter, apparently Tuesday when 30 black former written in his personal capac- international players issued a ity, to sports minister Nathi statement alleging racism re- Mthethwa, seeking govern- mained a factor in the game. ment intervention for what The letter commended cur- he claimed was the illegal ap- Vodafone Qatar’s 5G holographic call with Qatar’s star footballer Abdelkarim Hassan last year saw the rent fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, pointment of eight white offi- national team defender appear as a live 3D hologram sharing footballing advice with future athletes – who last week expressed sup- cials by CSA and its affiliates. a prime example of the new fan experiences created by technology. port for Black Lives Matter, and “In the last six months all called for Cricket South Africa eight new appointments with- (CSA) to come out strongly in in the executive management favour of the movement. of cricket have all been white Vodafone’s 5G provides sports Signatories included fast males,” wrote Ramela, a for- bowler Makhaya Ntini, who Thirty black former international players, including Makhaya Ntini mer franchise player who rep- played in 101 Test matches, (centre) and Herschelle Gibbs (right), have issued a statement alleging resented South Africa A. fans real-time experience to and other former stars such as racism remained a factor in the game. “Transformation is a leg- Vernon Philander, Herschelle islated policy, it is a law in Gibbs, Ashwell Prince, Paul We see this an opportunity for “We are not surprised at South Africa... they are break- get closer to the game Adams and JP Duminy. A to- CSA to be unequivocal about their comments. Given South ing the law and must face the tal of 36 people, including five its position and to make sure Africa’s well-known past, black consequences.” Tribune News Network work including fibre and 5G tional team defender appear coaches, were named on the the problem is confronted and cricketers have borne the brunt Ramela’s letter came Doha is providing the connectiv- as a live 3D hologram sharing document. we also invite our fellow white of subtle and overt racist behav- against the backdrop of a cam- ity for premium fixed services footballing advice with future Current black players such cricketers to join in this move to iour for many years, including paign on social media challeng- After months of waiting, our from ‘GigaHome’, powering athletes – a prime example of as Kagiso Rabada and Ngidi defend human dignity.” from some colleagues.” ing the appointment of former favourite international sports data intensive services such as the new fan experiences cre- were not included, nor were There was no immediate Prince, who played in Test wicketkeeper Mark Bouch- stars are back on the field, and streaming, video on demand ated by technology. any white players. response from CSA. 66 Tests, posted a Twitter er as national team coach, al- the 2019-20 QNB Stars League and OTT services. Vodafone With these capabilities, The statement claimed de- The statement noted criti- thread at the weekend claim- leging there had been a lack of finallyresumes on July 24. But currently partners with several 5G has the potential to put the spite three decades of cricket cism of Ngidi by former play- ing racial transformation had due process before he was ap- with precautionary measures leading OTT platforms to give live thrill into the experience of unity, “the views expressed from ers, including Pat Symcox, been met with resistance and pointed by his former captain, against COVID-19 still in place, its customers a wide array of in-home viewing, driving the one side of the racial divide are Boeta Dippenaar, Rudi Steyn “there had never been any CSA director of cricket Graeme it may be some time before on-demand content. continued growth of streaming still very much part of our lives... and Brian McMillan. unity” in the decade he played Smith. Both are white. fans return to the stadiums The capability of 5G to de- and OTT services. Sports rights or are able to watch on a big liver high-speed, low latency holders will gain opportunities screen with friends. communications has no bet- to grow their revenue by offer- It’s not all bad news; lead- ter proof of concept than the ing premium experiences that Woods cautious ing telecommunications ser- broadcasting of high-quality, were not possible before. You try returning Kvitova’s serves, vice providers are looking at real-time video streaming. Of course, we can expect of return ahead ways to enhance the experi- Network limitations is one even more exciting applica- ence for those watching sports of the factors that has kept tions for 5G inside the stadi- of Memorial Petkovic tells Instagram troll at home. livestreaming back. While the ums. While traditional pay TV common perception is that live Since Vodafone Qatar AFP AFP been in the top ten in 2015, currently dominates the live streamed content is the same started deploying its GigaNet Washington Berlin had planned to end her career sports arena, broadband roll- as real-time, most streams suf- 5G network, the country’s foot- in 2020, but will play on into out, improved internet speeds fer from latency, a delay from ball spectators are seeing just Tiger Woods admitted Tues- Andrea Petkovic has dealt next year because this season and high performing, video- the broadcast feed, that lasts why 5G is a game-changer for day that concern over the cor- with a critic on social media has been affected by the coro- capable devices have made live anywhere from 10 to 90 sec- live events. In 2019, Vodafone onavirus delayed his return to by telling him to try dealing navirus pandemic. streaming and over-the-top onds, which can be crucial in a brought thousands of football the PGA Tour as he prepares with Petra Kvitova’s serves af- The German then followed (OTT) media services (that sports match. fans customised VR and AR to play his first event since ter the German lost in straight up on Twitter by adding, “oh deliver content through an in- For ultra-high-definitionexperiences at their high- tech February at this week’s Me- sets to the former Wimbledon and btw, I got used to these ternet connection) increasingly (UHD) video streaming, 5G ‘Fan Zone’ at the Arabian Gulf morial Tournament in Ohio. champion at an exhibition things years back and do not popular. networks can reliably send Cup, and the country and the The former world No. 1 has event in Berlin. care whatsoever. Among the advantages of large video files with no de- region’s first-ever live 5G and not played since appearing in “You are so terrible! I think “I had ten of these today digital streaming platforms tectible delays (latency) and 360-broadcast. the Genesis Invitational in Los you should quit tennis and do AFTER AN EXHO (exhibition are access to more entertaining no degradation to video qual- Creating experiences that Angeles in February but will tee [sic] a different career,” wrote game), but the career thing and interactive content such ity transmitting at very high fans remember is a big part off at Muirfield on Thursday an Instagram user after Pet- German Andrea Petkovic dealt was funny to me - wrong per- as player statistics, instant speeds (throughput). 5G has of the reputation that Qatar is chasing a sixth victory in the kovic’s 6-4, 6-1 defeat to Czech with a critic on social media. son, buddy, wrong person.” replays, different angle shots the bandwidth for sports fans building as a destination for Jack Nicklaus-hosted event. Republic star Kvitova, ranked As well playing tennis pro- and live comments from other to enjoy the definition and im- hosting international sports “I just felt it was better to 12th in the world, on Monday. ing under a rock? 1) I have fessionally, Petkovic is also a fans etc., at the tap of a button age clarity that is so important events, along with seamless stay at home and be safe,” the However, Petkovic, 32, 3 careers going at the same presenter for German broad- on an internet-connected de- for a sense of realism when event management. Investing 44-year-old Woods said on fired back in style onT witter and hate to toot my own horn caster ZDF. vice. This interactive content watching a game at home. in 5G connectivity in stadiums Tuesday. “Coming back and alongside a screen shot of the but I’m awesome and 2) you The renowned bookworm is available to the viewer as an Several leading sports apps can ensure more reliable com- playing the tour, in my case social media troll’s comments. try returning Petr’’s leftie has written her biography, due overlay or in a side window are taking advantage of 5G ca- munications between organ- over the 20-some-odd years “Missed this!,” Petkovic serve on grass and then get out in October, and in March while the live sports stream pabilities to incorporate aug- isers, improved crowd safety I’ve been out here, that’s re- replied after defeat in her first back to me. Love.” she founded an online book continues uninterrupted. mented reality (AR) and virtual through connected CCTV ally hard to say, that I’m used to match for ten months. Petkovic, who is ranked club, which has just under And in this space, 5G and reality (VR) to let fans join the networks, and help athletes having so many people around “Bro, have you been liv- 87th in the world having last 5,000 followers on Instagram. live sports is a winning combi- action on the field. improve their training pro- me or even touch me, going nation, says Vodafone Qatar. Wearing a VR headset will grammes. from green to tee.” The telecommunications let you enjoy lifelike immersive Vodafone Qatar is leverag- PGA Tour officials con- company is confident that experiences on the couch: 360 ing its capabilities and smart firmed that the remainder of the 43 NHL players test positive in training period the technology can open new degree VR content that lets you digital expertise to make things 2019-2020 season would take dimensions for interactive switch to the view of the goal- better for people when they place without fans. It means New YORK: A total of 43 play- Over the latest “Phase 2” ers during the five-week period, sports content while we watch keeper or penalty scorer, or can’t go out to see the game. Woods will tee off on Thurs- ers in North America’s NHL training period, which involved while the NHL said it was aware at home, and after COVID-19, watch a holographic presenter More innovations are still to day alongside world number professional ice hockey league players doing limited fitness of 13 other players who tested power the digital transforma- doing live interviews. come. At each stage, Vodafone one Rory McIlroy and Brooks have tested positive to the nov- training at their own facilities, positive “outside the proto- tion we’ve started seeing inside Vodafone Qatar’s 5G holo- Qatar will find ways to bring Koepka without the customary el coronavirus in recent weeks, 30 players tested positive. col” which likely means they Qatar’s stadiums. graphic call with Abdelkarim spectators new and enhanced horde of spectators that usually the league said in a statement More than 4,934 tests were returned positive tests from Vodafone’s GigaNet net- Hassan last year saw the na- experiences. follows him around a course. on Monday. conducted on over 600 play- non-NHL facilities. (DPA)

OFF THE FIELD I’m fine, I’m home: Atalanta’s Muriel Wales teen Matondo trains in Dortmund shirt, angers Schalke out of hospital after head injury AFP porter wrote: “When it comes Berlin to football, it’s just a no-go for AFP me and I don’t care whether it Milan Wales attacker Rabbi Ma- was a bet or if he likes the col- tondo has fallen out with our yellow.” Atalanta’s Colombia strik- supporters of his Bundesliga Despite their clubs’ deep er Luis Muriel reassured fans club Schalke over a social rivalry, Matondo is friends he was on the mend after being media post of him training with Dortmund star Sancho. taken to hospital in Bergamo in a Cardiff gym wearing the Matondo joined Schalke on Tuesday after hitting his shirt of arch rivals Borussia in January 2019 for around head in a domestic accident. Dortmund. 10 million euros ($11 million) The 29-year-old, who has Matondo, was pictured in from Manchester City, where scored 17 goals in Serie A this a Dortmund jersey bearing the he had played in the club’s season, received stitches but was name of England winger Ja- academy alongside Sancho, later discharged after getting the don Sancho. 20, who signed for Dortmund all-clear following a scan. Atalanta’s Colombian forward Luis Muriel. (AFP) “I made it very clear to in August 2017. “I’m fine, I’m home,” Mu- Rabbi Matondo on the phone While Sancho netted 17 riel said on Instagram. while Sky Italia said he fell cident, Luis Muriel will not what I think of such an ill- goals and created as many “Fortunately, nothing seri- at the swimming pool at his be available for the Atalanta- considered action,” Schalke Wales attacker Rabbi Matondo. (Inset) Training in Dortmund shirt. assists as Dortmund fin- ous happened. Tonight I will home during a get-together Brescia match,” Atalanta said sports director Jochen Sch- (Pic: Alkass Digital Twitter) ished Bundesliga runners- be at the stadium to cheer Ata- with some friends. in a statement. neider told AFP subsidiary up to champions Bayern lanta, and already tomorrow Atalanta confirmed Mu- “The player will be regu- SID on Tuesday. miles) separates Gelsenkirch- angry comments from Schalke Munich in 2019/20, strug- I will return to train with my riel will miss their Serie A larly available for the training “He is only 19 years old, en-based Schalke and Dort- fans, including “There’s the gling Schalke and Matondo teammates. Thank you for the game against rivals session tomorrow, July 15th.” but that still shouldn’t have mund, but there is no love lost door!” and “Rabbi Matondo had a season to forget. affection you have shown me Brescia later on Tuesday, when Atalanta are through to the happened. between the sides in the Ruhr wearing a BVB jersey in the He managed two goals in these hours.” the Bergamo side can move up Champions League quarter- “We clearly told him that Valley, the industrial heart- gym. You couldn’t make it up!” in 20 matches as his side Details of the accident to second in the league, but finals in their debut season in he had to show the right reac- land of western Germany. Several Royal Blues follow- went winless in their last 17 remain uncertain with news should return for the trip to the competition and will play tion to his misconduct both on The post of Matondo in ers said they hoped Matondo games to finish 12th in the agency AGI reporting the for- Verona this weekend. Paris Saint-Germain in the and off the pitch.” a Dortmund top was quickly was wearing the shirt for a bet. league table having been ward slipped in the shower, “Following a domestic ac- last eight next month. Just 30 kilometres (19 taken down after a flurry of However, one furious sup- third in December.