QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune Kevin QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune De Bruyne inspires Belgium into last 16 against Denmark FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021 PAGE 11 As many as 14 teams set to battle for a place at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 Aspiring nations will take part in single-leg play-o s in Qatar from 19-25 June TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

QUALIFYING for the FIFA 19 JUNE – LIBYA V SUDAN – Khalifa International Stadium (kick-off 8 PM) Arab Cup Qatar 2021™ will 20 JUNE – OMAN V SOMALIA – Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium (kick-off 8 PM) be the focus of 14 nations Qatar’s national stadium will raise the curtain on the quali ers when African rivals Libya and when they take part in single A place in Group A alongside Qatar, Iraq and the winner of Bahrain versus Kuwait will be the prize Sudan clash for a spot in Group D alongside Algeria, Egypt and the winner of Lebanon versus Dji- play-off matches in Doha from for Oman or Somalia. bouti. Led by Spaniard Javier Clemente, Libya will be looking to make the group stage after miss- 19-25 June. Oman will be keen for another crack at Qatar after nishing behind the Maroons in their World Cup ing out on quali cation for next January’s CAF Africa Cup of Nations – a competition they nished Seven spots in the group qualifying group. The Reds’ recent record has been impressive, having appeared in four of the last as runners-up in back in 1982. The Mediterranean Knights’ only international honour was winning stage are at stake, as partici- ve AFC Asian Cups, with their best performance coming in 2019 when they reached the round of the African Nations Championship in 2014. pants from across the Arab 16. Prior to that, Oman won two Arabian Gulf Cup titles (2009, 2017). Their hopes of featuring at One of the pioneers in establishing the Africa Cup of Nations, Sudan are looking to revive past world look to secure their Qatar 2022 remain alive after they advanced to the third group stage of Asian zone qualifying ear- glories by securing their spot in Qatar later this year. The Falcons of Jediane have a proud football- place in the tournament, lier this month. Somalia will see this match as a huge opportunity to showcase themselves on a ing history, having hosted the rst edition of Africa’s top competition in 1957 before winning the which will take place in Qatar big stage. The Ocean Stars’ hopes of qualifying for Qatar 2022 ended in the rst round of African title on home soil in 1970. from 30 November to 18 De- qualifying after defeat to Zimbabwe in September 2019. They have appeared in regional competi- cember. The showpiece event tions such as the CECAFA Cup and featured at the Pan Arab Games in 1985. will support Qatar’s prepa- rations for the FIFA World Cup™ and showcase the re- gion’s passion for the beauti- ful game. As per the FIFA Rank- ings, the following nine teams have already quali- fied for the tournament: Qa- tar (hosts), Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, Saudi Ara- bia, Iraq, United Arab Emir- ates and Syria. The 14 lower- ranked teams will contest play-offs to earn their spot in the tournament. 21 JUNE – JORDAN V SOUTH SUDAN – Khalifa International Stadium (kick-off 8 PM) Two venues will host the 22 JUNE – MAURITANIA V YEMEN – Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium (kick-off 8 PM) qualifiers: Khalifa Interna- A meeting with Morocco, Saudi Arabia and the winner of the Palestine versus Comoros match in tional Stadium – which is Mauritania and Yemen will do battle for the lone quali cation spot in Group B, where Tunisia, Group C awaits the winner of this contest. also one of eight Qatar 2022 United Arab Emirates and Syria await. A team on the rise in recent years, Mauritania’s improve- June has been a busy month for Jordan. Ahead of their clash with South Sudan, the Chivalrous tournament venues – and Jas- ment can be measured by their jump of more than 100 places in the FIFA World Rankings between saw their hopes of reaching Qatar 2022 come to an end after the latest round of Asian zone sim Bin Hamad Stadium. All 2012 and 2017. The Lions of Chinguetti not only have their sights on returning to Qatar later this qualifying in Kuwait. Despite that disappointment, the Middle East out t have made strides on the matches will kick off at year, but also making football’s showpiece event in 2022 after being drawn in an African zone the continental front after two quarter- nal appearances at the AFC Asian Cup in 2004 and 2011. 8pm local time. Tickets for the qualifying group with Equatorial Guinea, Tunisia and Zambia. After making their Africa Cup of Na- Other achievements include three runners-up nishes in the West Asian Football Federation Cham- matches are available from tions debut in 2019, Mauritania recently secured their place in the next edition of the tournament pionship (2002, 2008, 2014) and two Pan Arab Games titles (1997, 1999). the Qatar Football Association in early 2022. Their international record also includes appearances in three Pan Arab Games Gaining their independence as a nation in 2011, South Sudan came on to the international website: tickets.qfa.qa. Fans (1976, 1985, 1997). Having seen their hopes to make Qatar 2022 come to an end during the football scene the following year. Their best achievement to-date was in the regional CECAFA Cup who attend the matches must latest round of Asian zone World Cup qualifying in Saudi Arabia, Yemen will hope for better fortune competition, where they reached the quarter- nals in 2015. The Bright Stars have appeared in two be fully vaccinated or have re- when they face their African opponents. The Middle East side made their AFC Asian Cup debut in World Cup qualifying campaigns to-date. covered from COVID-19 in the the last edition in 2019. They have also appeared in nine Arabian Gulf Cup tournaments. last nine months.

23 JUNE – LEBANON V DJIBOUTI – Khalifa International Stadium (kick-off 8 PM) 24 JUNE – PALESTINE V COMOROS – Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium (kick-off 8 PM)

This inter-continental clash will provide the winner a place in Group D alongside Algeria, Egypt and the winners of These two aspiring sides meet for a spot in Group C, where Morocco, Saudi Arabia and the winner of the Jordan the Libya versus Sudan quali cation match. versus South Sudan quali cation match await. The showdown at Qatar’s national stadium will conclude a busy month of June for Lebanon, who reached the next Considered an emerging nation in Asian football, Palestine will be keen to reach the group stage after seeing their round of World Cup qualifying after completing their latest set of Asian zone quali ers in the Korea Republic. The hopes of making Qatar 2022 come to an end during the latest round of Asian zone World Cup qualifying in Saudi Cedars will want another taste of tournament action after playing in the AFC Asian Cup in 2019 – their second Arabia. The Lions of Canaan can draw on their recent experience at the AFC Asian Cup for inspiration. They made their appearance in the continent’s top tournament after hosting the event in 2000. Their achievements include third- tournament debut at Australia 2015 after winning the 2014 AFC Challenge Cup before appearing in the last edition place nishes in the Pan Arab Games in 1957 and 1997 – both of which were staged in Beirut. Lebanon also in the United Arab Emirates in 2019. The Middle East side have also appeared in nine West Asian Football Federa- appeared in seven West Asian Football Federation Championships between 2000 and 2019. tion Championships and won a bronze medal at the 1999 Pan Arab Games. Situated in the Indian Ocean off the east Known as the Shoremen of the Red Sea, Djibouti hope quali cation to the group stage will be a culmination to coast of Africa, Comoros are aiming to qualify for a second major tournament after booking their maiden ticket for an important 2021 that will include their pursuit of making Qatar 2022. Following a two-leg win over Eswatini in the next Africa Cup of Nations. The Coelacanths earned their place at Cameroon 2021 from a qualifying group that the rst round of African zone qualifying, Djibouti will continue their World Cup journey in the second round group included African powerhouse Egypt, Kenya and Togo. It made up for the disappointment of seeing their Qatar 2022 stage versus Algeria, Burkina Faso and Niger later this year. Returning to Qatar in December would also make up hopes end in September 2019 when they lost over two legs to the Togolese in the rst round of African zone World for the disappointment of an early qualifying exit for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations back in October 2019. Cup qualifying. Comoros have been an active participant in regional competitions, having made four appearances in At the regional level, Djibouti have appeared in 12 CECAFA Cup competitions between 1994 and 2019. the COSAFA Cup and winning two bronze medals at the Indian Ocean Island Games in 1979 and 1985.

25 JUNE – BAHRAIN V KUWAIT – Khalifa International Stadium (kick-off 8 PM)

This nal quali er sees two Gulf rivals battle it out for a spot in Group A alongside Qatar, Iraq, and the winner of the Oman versus So- malia quali cation match. It is an opportunity for both teams to play on the big stage after seeing their hopes of qualifying for Qatar 2022 come to an end earlier this month. Bahrain have enjoyed a measure of success on the international stage in recent years, with 2019 proving to be a memorable year for the Red Wolves after they claimed two maiden titles within the space of ve months – the West Asian Football Federation Cham- pionship in Iraq and the Arabian Gulf Cup in Qatar. It was also in Qatar that Bahrain won a gold medal at the 2011 Pan Arab Games. Though they have yet to qualify for a World Cup, Bahrain have made strides on the continental front, having earned a fourth-place nish at the 2004 AFC Asian Cup in China. One of the most successful teams in the Gulf region, Kuwait were the rst Arab country from Asia to qualify for a World Cup after appearing at Spain 1982. This came two years after winning their lone AFC Asian Cup title as hosts in 1980. The Blues are the most successful team in Arabian Gulf Cup history, winning the title ten times, most recently in 2010. It was that same year that Kuwait won their lone West Asian Football Federation Championship title. Other notable achievements include a quarter- nal nish at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, two silver medals at the Asian Games (1982, 1998) and a bronze medal at the 2011 Pan Arab Games in Qatar. Sports Friday, June 18, 2021 11

DUTCH WALTZ INTO THE KNOCK-OUTS De Bruyne inspires Belgium into last 16

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KEVIN De Bruyne came off the bench to assist Belgium’s equalizer then score the win- ner himself as they defeated an emotional Denmark 2-1 to reach the last 16 of Euro 2020 on Thursday. Denmark were playing at their Parken Stadium in Copen- hagen just a few hundred metres from where their player Chris- tian Eriksen is recovering in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest in their previous match with Finland on Saturday. The Netherlands eased into the last 16 at Euro 2020 as group winners on Thursday thank to a 2-0 win And they played with tre- over Austria which also eliminated North Macedonia. Memphis Depay netted with a penalty after 11 mendous energy from when minutes and Denzel Dumfries scored after the break in Amsterdam to give the Dutch six points from six Yussuf Poulsen’s second min- in Group C. They join Italy and Belgium in already qualifying for the knockout stages with a group game to ute goal inspired them to a fu- spare. Groups are determined by head-to-heads if teams nish level, meaning tournament debutants North rious first half in which world Macedonia are now guaranteed to nish bottom of Group C and are out, irrespective of their nal game number one Belgium were against the Dutch on Monday. They lost to both Austria and Ukraine. Austria now face a crunch clash with made to look second rate. Ukraine knowing that only a win will put them through as the second-placed team. Third place might be “It was a bit emotional,” enough for the last 16 depending on other results. (DPA) Poulsen said in first television interviews. “We had a super performance. This atmos- phere with the home fans was brutal.” Belgium bided their time to level when De Bruyne Ukraine beat anxious set up Thorgan Hazard 10 minutes after the restart. The Belgium’s mid elder Kevin De Bruyne (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s second goal during Manchester City midfielder, the UEFA EURO 2020 Group B match against Denmark at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on Thursday. (AFP) who came on at the interval in North Macedonia his return from facial injuries beat Russia in their final game Emile Hojbjerg allowed him to lu Lukaku broke clear on the picked up in the Champions on Monday to have a chance. set up Poulsen for just his ninth right and found De Bruyne, League final, then drilled the Russia have three points, as do international goal in 56 caps. who in turn slid the ball to winner 20 minutes from time. debutants Finland who con- A red Danish whirlwind en- Hazard for a tap-in. to boost hopes “The emotions is pride in clude against Belgium in St gulfed Belgium for 45 minutes Denmark did not suddenly the players, it was a real test Petersburg. though clear chances were rare. fal apart but each step became for us,” said Belgium coach Earlier Thursday it was an- Martin Braithwaite headed just a fraction harder and Belgium DPA Robert Martinez, who ac- nounced Eriksen would be fit- wide and youngster Mikkel edged back into things. BERLIN knowledged that early on “we ted with an ICD (implantable Damsgaard also missed the tar- They needed only one more weren’t ourselves, couldn’t do cardioverter defibrillator) to get after a clever run. opportunity, when neat pass- UKRAINE boosted their chanc- what we normally do – great control his heart rate and the De Bruyne was introduced ing found De Bruyne on the es of reaching the last 16 at credit to Denmark. players said they would stop at half-time but it was Den- edge of the box to guide a low Euro 2020 with a 2-1 win which “But it’s how you react and the game in the 10th minute for mark, and Thomas Delaney, shot into the bottom corner. left tournament debutants we had a team which was fully a round of applause from the who had the first sight of goal Denmark came within inch- North Macedonia on the brink committed.” 25,000-crowd in his honour. after the break. es of levelling when Braithwaite of elimination on Thursday. Belgium are through to By that point Denmark al- Belgium levelled against headed onto the bar three min- Andriy Yarmolenko and the knock-outs with six points ready led as Jason Denayer’s the run of play when Eriksen’s utes from time but the equal- Roman Yaremchuk struck in while Denmark, on zero, must horrible pass straight to Pierre- Inter Milan team-mate Rome- izer they deserved eluded them. the first half in Bucharest to decide the Group C encounter, with Ukraine just about good value for their win after losing 3-2 to the Netherlands in their opener. England’s Maguire t for Scotland North Macedonia, defeat- ed 3-1 by Austria in their first game, again fought hard and Ukraine’s forward Andriy Yarmolenko (R) scores the opening goal past clash, Southgate mulls start hit back through Ezgjan Ali- North Macedonia’s goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski during the EURO 2020 oski’s penalty. But they could Group C match at the National Arena in Bucharest on Thursday. (AFP) DPA I’ve been training and I’m not force a leveller and will be BERLIN looking forward to it. I’ve done eliminated if the Dutch pick go through to the last 16. Four Pandev’s cute goal was ruled a few sessions now and I feel up at least a point against the third-placed teams finished out for offside. ENGLAND’S Harry Maguire like my fitness is there.” Austrians later. with three points at Euro 2016, They pushed in the second is fit to play in the Euro 2020 Confirming he was “avail- Group placings are de- two going through including half too and won a penalty clash with Scotland at Wem- able to the manager for selec- cided on head-to-heads when eventual champions Portugal when Pandev was adjudged to bley on Friday, but Gareth tion,” for the Scotland game, teams are level, meaning and two going out. have been fouled by Oleksandr Southgate has yet to decide if Maguire added: “I’m here as a North Macedonia now risk Ukraine made by far the Karavaev. he will start. player but also as a fan so I ful- being confirmed as the fourth- brighter start and had a num- Alioski’s spot-kick was The Manchester United ly understand my position in placed team in the group ir- ber of early half-chances, but saved by Georgiy Bushchan captain has been sidelined the camp. Whatever happens, respective of their final group could not initially find the kill- but the Leeds United player since suffering ankle ligament I want England to win - that’s game against the Netherlands. er instinct which their coach was able to fire home the re- damage on May 9 in the Red my main focus.” Maguire felt “We played a match of two Andriy Shevchenko was fa- bound on 57 minutes. Devils’ 3-1 Premier League buoyed by Southgate’s deci- very different halves. In the mous for as a player. Ukraine then had a few win at Aston Villa. sion to include him in Eng- second half we showed why But it was only a matter major scares before Ruslan Maguire was hurt after fall- land’s 26-man squad despite we are at the European Cham- of time before Ukraine broke Malinovskyi missed a penalty ing awkwardly beneath Anwar knowing he would miss at pionship,” North Macedonia down the door, Yarmolenko for the victors, who managed El Ghazi. He sat out United’s least the opening group game coach Igor Angelovski told a guiding the ball home at the to close out only their second final five games of the season, with Croatia. news conference. far post following a corner on win at a Euros as an independ- including the Europa League “Gareth has shown great Ukraine will head into 29 minutes. ent nation. final, which ended in defeat on faith in me and that’s not just their group finale with Austria It was his 42nd interna- Shevchenko’s men had penalties to Villarreal. in this camp, it’s since I made in confident mood. tional goal - only six behind dragged themselves back to The centre-back was not my debut,” he said. “I know Man-of-the-match Yar- Ukrainian record holder 2-2 before losing to the Neth- ready to feature in England’s England’s defender Harry Maguire (R) takes part in his team’s training Gareth trusts me and it gives molenko told reporters: “I’m Shevchenko. erlands and are showing a warm-up games with Austria session at the Tottenham Hotspur training ground in London on the me great confidence to come very pleased to achieve this Yaremchuk then sprang the toughness which could make and Lithuania or the 1-0 Euro eve of their UEFA EURO 2020 Group D match. (AFP) here and try and do as much award but more so I’m pleased offside trap and finished with them awkward opponents in opening win over Croatia last as I can for him and, most im- with the three points we have aplomb just five minutes later. the knockout stages - but they Sunday, in which Tyrone Min- “We are really pleased with able, it causes difficult deci- portantly, for the country.” earned. I wouldn’t focus only North Macedonia, who are not there yet. gs partnered John Stones at his progress, he has trained sions but we have 26 play- Maguire played in all eight on those who score goals or stunned Germany 2-1 away Argentine Fernando An- the heart Southgate’s defence. with the team for four or five ers on the training pitch and of England’s games for Euro supply assists. Look at our in a World Cup qualifier in dres Rapallini was in charge “The decision we’ve got to days now and he has had no that is a great position to be 2020 qualifying, more than defence, how great their per- March, thought they had a of this clash, becoming the make is whether he’s ready to reaction. involved in.” Speaking on any other defender, helping formance was today.” The route back before the break first non-European to referee start,” Southgate told a news “He is on a really good Wednesday, Maguire said: “I the Three Lions to keep five four best third-placed teams but veteran captain Goran a match at a Euros. conference on Thursday. path. We want everyone avail- feel good. I’m back available, clean sheets in those matches. Today’s Matches Czechs must rein in euphoria, says Darida before Croatia clash

DPA paper that was the easiest op- The Czechs have already fared superb goals in the 2-0 win “We are not in the same added Dalic, who is expect- BERLIN ponent. Now the two toughest better than the Euros five over the Scots on Monday, at position as the Czechs with ed to play a more attacking opponents await us - and cer- years ago. the same Hampden Park stadi- three points. line-up compared to the VLADIMIR Darida has tainly the players are prepar- In France, the Czechs fin- um where they take on World That’s why we need a win,” England game where he warned the Czech national ing accordingly for these two ished last in their group, pick- Cup runners-up Croatia. coach Zlatko Dalic told a news flooded midfield. football team against exces- matches,” the midfielder said ing up just one point. conference on Thursday in Defender Dejan Lovren, sive euphoria at the European ahead of Friday’s game with “If we want to be success- Croatia ignore Glasgow. who could return after injury, Championship following their Croatia in Glasgow. ful, we need another top team permutations The Czech Republic start- is not interested in playing for opening win over Scotland in Coach Jaroslav Silhavy performance with that certain Croatia will go all out for the ed the tournament with a 2-0 a draw in the hope England Sweden vs Slovakia (4pm) Group D. added: “I still think Croatia something. win against the Czech Repub- win against Scotland while beat Scotland. Croatia vs C Republic (7pm) “There was a certain op- are one of the two favourites in “That is the only way to lic and try to avoid worrying World Cup runners-up Croatia “I feel good. I’m ready,” he England vs Scotland (10pm) timism in the team changing our group (with England) and win,” said Silhavy. about the other Group D en- lost 1-0 to England. said. “We don’t look at the oth- room. But we know that on we are third behind them.” Patrik Schick scored two counter and permutations. “Every defeat is hard,” ers, we only look at ourselves.” 12 Friday, June 18, 2021 Sports Sheikh Mohammed’s Parmenion wins on debut in France TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK us: “He arrived in my stable DOHA just a month and a half or two months ago. He took a long PARMENION (GB) (Soldier time to come into himself and Hollow x Pearls Or Passion), is just now starting to mature. who is bred and owned by I was aiming for this race to HH Sheikh Mohammed bin get him started. He has room Khalifa Al Thani, opened his for improvement and won to- scorecard on his debut in the day on his class. Prix Radio Kazak (Prix Charles “We’ll see how he recovers Giraudon) at Craon, France, before we decide what to do on Thursday. next, but we’ll likely step up in Trained by Edouard Mon- category with him.” fort, the bay gelding was rid- Bred by HH Sheikh Mo- den to victory by Sebastien hammed bin Khalifa Al Tha- Martino in the 2,200-metre ni’s Al Shahania Stud, Par- maiden race for 3-year-olds. menion is a son of Soldier Taking up position on the Hollow (In the Wings), sta- outside, Parmenion quickly tioned at Gestüt Auenquelle, settled into the leading group. and is out of Pearls Or Passion Progressing to fifth coming off (Monsun), winner of three the final turn, he easily took races over 2,400m from 3 to 4 the advantage 200 metres years old including the Pana- from the post and reached the cea Prize (L). post three lengths ahead of She also finished sec- the FH. Graffard- trained and ond in the Prix Joubert (L). Members at the UAFA General Assembly which was hosted in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on Thursday. Theo Bachelot-ridden Lais- Parmenion is the third win- hann (Footstepsinthesand) ning for his dam following (FR), who, in turn, was a short Podemos (Shamardal), a head in front of Ker Welen dual winner as a 3-year-old QFA President attends UAFA General Assembly (FR) (Dariyan), who is trained over 2,200m in Kempton and by N. Leenders and was ridden third in the Floodlit Stakes by Maximilien Justum. (L) and Pelligrina (Soldier meeting, Al Mohannadi elected Vice-President His trainer, Édouard de Hollow), winner of two races Montfort - author of a hat- at 3, including the Prix de QFA the conclusion of the Gen- -for the Asian continent – by bly, which was hosted in Jed- The QFA delegation in- trick at Craon on Thursday Royaumont (Gr3, 2,400m) JEDDAH (SAUDI ARABIA) eral Assembly of the Union, virtue of recommendation. dah, Kingdom of Saudi Ara- cluded Saoud bin Abdulaziz with Sébastien Martino - told from just three outings. which was followed by a HE Sheikh Hamad bin bia, on Thursday. Al-Mohannadi, (Vice-Pres- SAOUD bin Abdulaziz Al meeting of the newly-elect- Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Tha- HE also participated in ident), Mansour Moham- Mohannadi was elected to ed Council. ni, President of the Qatar the meeting of the UAFA med Al Ansari (General the Union of Arab Football Al Mohannadi, who won Football Association (QFA), Council, headed by His Secretary), and Mohammad Associations (UAFA) Coun- the council membership af- headed the Qatari delegation Royal Highness Prince Ab- Khalifa Al Suwaidi (Chief cil as Vice-President for ter receiving 20 votes, was participating in the meetings dulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal, Executive Officer, Aspire the new term 2021-2025, at later named Vice-President of the UAFA General Assem- President of the Union. Zone Foundation). Mercedes want to forget

Parmenion won on his debut in the Prix Radio Kazak (Prix Charles Baku debacle and make Giraudon) at Craon, France, on Thursday. (Pic: Jean Charles Briens) a comeback in France Mickelson makes DPA bad start to US BERLIN

CHAMPIONS Mercedes had a race to forget in Azerbai- Open title bid jan two weeks ago when both Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri DPA ing back the years to win the Bottas finished way back and SAN DIEGO (CALIFORNIA) US PGA and become golf’s failed to score points. oldest major champion, Mick- The Azerbaijan debacle PHIL Mickelson’s bid to com- elson had reluctantly accepted came right after another bad plete the career grand slam in a special exemption for the US Dejan Kulusevski attends race for the team in Monaco, his home city of San Diego got Open, an event in which he Sweden team’s training on proving that the W12 car has off to a poor - and somewhat un- has finished runner-up a re- Thursday in Gothenburg its struggles when racing on fortunate - start at Torrey Pines. cord six times. before Friday’s Euro 2020 street circuits. After play in the first round The exemption was re- match against Slovakia. (AFP) Mercedes saw rivals Red of the 121st US Open was de- quired because Mickelson had Bull take over the lead in layed by 90 minutes due to fog, slipped out of the world’s top both drivers’ and construc- Mickelson covered his opening 100 and the prospect of him Sweden tors’ championships in Monte six holes in three over par. joining Gene Sarazen, Ben Ho- Carlo. Starting on the back nine gan, Gary Player, Jack Nick- to change But the four-point dif- of the South Course, Mickelson laus and Tiger Woods in hav- ference between leader Max dropped a shot on the 10th when ing won all four majors looked Verstappen and seven-time he failed to get up and down increasingly far-fetched. tactical world champion Hamilton did from a greenside bunker, his par However, Mickelson’s not increase in Baku after the attempt catching the edge of the stunning victory at Kiawah approach Dutchman crashed while lead- hole and spinning out. Island came with a five-year ing and didn’t see the cheq- Mercedes Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas (L) and Alfa Romeo Finnish driver Kimi Raikkonen during a press con- The six-time major winner US Open exemption and the for Slovakia uered flag. ference ahead of the French F1 Grand Prix at the Circuit Paul-Ricard in Le Castellet in France on Thursday. (AFP) was even more unfortunate on 51-year-old - who celebrated But the Silver Arrows hope the 13th when, after taking a his birthday on Wednesday - encounter to hit back at Red Bull and penalty drop from a bush, his spent last week practising hard Verstappen on Sunday as For- With the return to a fourth shot to the 613-yard par at a course he used to love. DPA mula One returns to France more traditional five bounced once before hit- Mickelson has won three ST PETERSBURG after two years, which means a Formula One circuit ting the pin and rebounding times at Torrey Pines, includ- return to a more conventional off the green. ing back-to-back victories in SWEDEN coach Janne An- circuit. at France’s Paul Mickelson did well to limit the Buick Invitational - now dersson is hoping his side will “We come off the back of Ricard, Mercedes the damage to a single shot by the Farmers Insurance Open see more of the ball in St Pe- two street circuits unsuited to chipping to six feet and hol- - in 2000 and 2001, but three tersburg when they take on our car, two circuits we knew expect to make up ing the putt, but another shot months after the last of those Slovakia on Friday after open- would be difficult for us,” for two poor perfor- went on the 15th after an er- successes the South Course un- ing their Euro 2020 campaign Mercedes team principal Toto rant drive. derwent a major redesign which with a gritty goalless draw Wolff said. mances in Monaco Just nine days before roll- was not to Mickelson’s liking. against Spain. “The French Grand Prix and Azerbaijan and not “We have a somewhat dif- means returning to a more tra- lose ground in the title ferent tactical approach than ditional circuit and hopefully, against Spain,” the 58-year- better fortunes for us.” France race against Red Bull. old said Thursday. “It will be didn’t host a race in 2020 due a different game.” Sweden to the coronavirus pandemic. say Wolff has already told Wil- had only 25 per cent posses- Since F1 returned to the liam’s George Russell, who’s sion against Spain in Seville Paul Ricard track in 2018, also part of Mercedes junior but captain Sebastian Anders- Hamilton has won both races Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton holds a press conference driver programme, he will son was not concerned about there. ahead of the French Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit Paul-Ricard have the seat in 2022. criticism of the safety first ap- “We will rebuild and come in Le Castellet in France on Thursday. (AFP) The French GP is the first proach. back stronger for sure,” the portion of a triple header, “The people can criticize, Briton said. advantage over Mercedes in The Finn hasn’t scored points which will include two races they can have their opinion,” In Azerbaijan, he had a the constructors’ standings. in the past two races and sees in Austria after changes in the he said. “We have taken a chance to win in a restart after “Paul Ricard is a fast track. his future at the team threat- calendar due to the coronavi- point against Spain.” Anders- a red flag, but a mistake after There are a few fast corners ened. rus pandemic. son did not say if he would ro- overtaking Red Bull’s Sergio and you also have to be quite Bottas will be out of con- Home drivers Pierre Gasly tate his side and claimed even Perez cost him even a spot in careful with tyre degradation. tract at the end of the year and of Alpha Tauri and Alpine’s the players do not know who the points. I’m looking forward to going said “we haven’t yet spoken” Esteban Ocon will be wel- will line-up against Slovakia, Perez’s maiden win for Red back there,” Verstappen said. about a new deal. While initial comed by up to 15,000 specta- Phil Mickelson plays a second shot on the tenth hole during the rst who opened with a 2-1 win Bull was of great importance Not only Mercedes need a talks are expected to take place tors permitted at Paul Ricard round of the 2021 US Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, over Poland. to secure the team a 26-point fast recovery, but also Bottas. this weekend, media reports per day. California, on Thursday. (Getty Images/AFP) Sports Friday, June 18, 2021 13

WORLD CRICKET TEST CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Battle lines drawn at Ageas Bowl as Kohli and Williamson chase elusive world title ANI the pandemic. India’s highest SOUTHAMPTON score in the Test series was 242. The hosts New Zealand INDIA might be second on the defeated India in back-to-back list in the latest ICC rankings Tests as part of the current for Test teams, but it doesn’t WTC cycle at the beginning of bear testimony to what the 2020. team has achieved under Vi- Who has the edge over rat Kohli in the last two years. whom certainly remains the And going into the final of the favourite topic of cricket pun- World Test Championship dits, but one thing is for sure (WTC) against top-ranked that New Zealand would like New Zealand from Friday, to heal all wounds of losing in Kohli’s boys will definitely fan- the final in England in 2019 cy their chances of winning the while for Kohli it is a legacy inaugural edition of the cham- that awaits. pionship at the Ageas Bowl. The five-day game will al- The momentum lies with low India skipper Kohli mul- the Kiwis as they beat England tiple opportunities to etch his 1-0 in the just concluded Test name in the annals of glori- series and the same catapulted ous history. The Indian cap- them to the top of the rank- tain hasn’t scored a century ings. But then, cricket isn’t in Tests since 2019 and Kohli played on paper and all these will be looking to take the cen- things will take a backseat tre stage to lead the charge as when Kohli and Kane Wil- India get ready to lock horns liamson head out for the toss with New Zealand in the ulti- on Friday. This Indian team mate clash. under Kohli has shown they India and New Zealand believe in playing to win and have met each other 59 times has time and again snatched in the longest format of the victories from the jaws of de- game. While India has won 21 feat. Not to forget the depth of those, the Kiwis have won in the bench which was visible just 12 matches. on the tour of Australia at the However, the recent trend start of the year. seems to be evenly poised. In India was without the the last seven games, India likes of skipper Virat Kohli, New Zealand skipper Ken Williamson (left) and India captain Vira Kohli pose with the ICC Test Championship Mace ahead of the World Test Championship Final which begins at the and New Zealand have won spinner Ravichandran Ash- Ageas Bowl in Southampton in England on Friday. three each and drawn one. So win, Mohammed Shami, and it will be fair enough to say pacer Jasprit Bumrah when the contest is evenly poised the team defeated Australia by There are a number of areas of competition and we This for us is another Test match. At the end of the day, you realise you play sport and whoever draws first blood three wickets against all odds know how strong the Indian seam bowling attack is. The and you are gonna be beaten or you are gonna win on a particular day. If we win this might just take the Test mace in the final Test at The Gabba home. to take the series 2-1. quality of spinners and the batting is also world-class. game cricket doesn’t stop for us, if you lose this game cricket doesn’t stop for us. Our INDIA XI: Rohit Sharma, Shub- India will be riding on the India are a very good side and we are aware of that. mindset is what matters to us the most and we are striving for excellence. man Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, recent performances in the Virat Kohli (c), Ajinkya Rahane, longest format which also saw New Zealand skipper Ken Williamson India captain Virat Kohli Rishabh Pant, Ravichandran them clinching a series win Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit against England after being Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mo- one down in the Test series. But then, the only blip in the six Tests since December amended the WTC points sys- ed West Indies and Pakistan that doesn’t deny the fact that hammad Shami. After cricket resumed amid an otherwise perfect report 2020 with the recent victory tem due to the COVID-19 pan- to move to the top and quali- the Kiwis didn’t just defeat New Zealand: Tom Latham, Dev- the coronavirus pandemic in card is the series loss to the coming against England on demic. fied for the summit clash when West Indies and Pakistan, but on Conway, Kane Williamson, December 2020, India has Kiwis in New Zealand in 2020. Sunday. New Zealand, who had Australia cancelled their tour left them gasping for breath by Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Will won five out eight Tests with While they lost the first Test by New Zealand who weren’t half of the points India had, to South Africa in February clinching games without even Young, BJ Watling, Tom Blundell, the recent win coming against 10 wickets, they lost the sec- in contention to play the Test suddenly got a reprieve when 2021. going into the second innings. Colin de Grandhomme, Kyle England in which the hosts de- ond one by seven wickets. Championship final, first the percentage points system Some might argue that the Same was the case with Jamieson, Tim Southee, Neil feated the Joe Root-led side by On the other hand, New sniffed their chance when the was introduced. Since then road towards the WTC final India when the Kohli-led side Wagner, Ajaz Patel, Trent Boult, an innings and 25 runs. Zealand has won five out of ICC in November, last year, New Zealand at home defeat- was easy for New Zealand but toured New Zealand before Matt Henry. Nadal withdraws India eves slide after record opening stand from Wimbledon Mandhana-Shafali show on Day Two and Olympics ANI BRISTOL Nadal explained that the quick turnaround from a gru- INDIA openers Smriti Man- elling campaign in Paris to an- dhana (78; 14x4s) and Sha- other tough schedule at Wim- fali Verma (96; 13x4s, 2x6s) bledon presented too much of scripted a stunning opening a risk to his fitness, with the stand but made five quick usual three-week gap reduced wickets in the final hour of by a week this time around. play brought England back in “The fact that there has the game on Thursday. only been two weeks between England finished day two RG [Roland Garros] and Wim- on top with five wickets in the bledon didn’t make it easier final session despite a solid on my body to recuperate af- opening stand by the Indian RAFAEL Nadal will not com- ter the always demanding clay openers. pete at Wimbledon or the court season,” he said. The visitors went to Olympic Games as he bids to “They have been two stumps at 187/5 with Har- prolong his prolific career. months of great effort and the manpreet Kaur and Deepti Smriti Mandhana (left), who made 78, and Test debutante Shafali Varma, who scored 96, shared a rollicking opening partnership of 167 runs The 20-time grand slam decision I take is focused look- Sharma unbeaten on four and on Day Two of the women’s Test between India and England at the County ground in Bristol, UK, on Thursday. champion was knocked out of ing at the mid and long term. zero respectively. the French Open at the semi- “Sport prevention of any India were right on track suffered an early jolt as Jhu- start as the duo scored 63 Agarwal against Australia in debut. Former South African final stage by eventual winner kind of excess in my body is a to register a mammoth total lan Goswami dismisses Kath- runs together without losing a Mumbai in 1984. batter Johmari Logtenberg is Novak Djokovic. very important factor at this but England struck late to erine Brunt in the 94th over. wicket before Tea. Also, Mandhana and Sha- still the youngest cricketer to And, with just a two-week stage of my career in order snatch the driver’s seat as the Meanwhile, Sophia Dunkley In the third session, Man- fali broke former Indian crick- smash a fifty on Test debut. gap to the grass-court slam in to try to keep fighting for the visitors lost four wickets in hit a fifty on Test debut as Eng- dhana and Shafali contin- eters Anju Jain and Chand- India collapsed from 167/0 London, the 35-year-old has highest level of competition last half an hour. land scored their highest total ued their fine form and first erkanta Kaul’s 22-year-old to 183/5 before the second opted against taking part at and titles. “I want to send a Punam Raut, skipper against India Women. brought up the 100-run stand record. The previous best was day’s play concluded. the All England Club or the special message to my fans Mithali Raj, and Shikha Pan- The visitors declared at and then registered India 132 runs for the first wicket Scores: England Women Games in Tokyo from July 23. around the world, to those in dey all went cheaply as India 396/9 registering their sixth- Women’s highest opening scored by Anju and Chander- 396/9d (Heather Knight 95, “Hi all, I have decided not the United Kingdom and Ja- wobbled at the end before the highest total in all women’s stand in Tests. kanta in 1999. Sophia Dunkley 74, Sneh Rana to participate at this year’s pan in particular. close of day’s play. Tests. The duo passed the 153- Meanwhile, Shafali also 4-131) vs India Women 187/5 Championships at Wimbledon “The Olympic Games al- Earlier, England resumed Mandhana and Shafali run partnership between became the second-youngest (Smriti Mandhana 78, Shafali and the Olympic Games in ways meant a lot and they their innings from 269/6 but then got India off to a great Gargi Banerji and Sandhya woman to hit a fifty on Test Verma 96; Heather Knight 2-1). Tokyo,” the Spaniard tweeted were always a priority as a Thursday. Sports person, I found the “It’s never an easy deci- spirit that every sports per- sion to take but after listening son in the world wants to live. to my body and discuss it with I personally had the chance Quick read my team I understand that it is to live 3 of them and had the the right decision. honor to be the flag bearer for “The goal is to prolong my country.” Naomi Osaka to skip Wimbledon and target the Olympics: Reports my career and continue to do Nadal is a two-time Wim- what makes me happy, that is bledon champion and took BERLIN: Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka is to skip Wimbledon and target the Tokyo Olympics, media reports said on Thursday. Osaka, 23, quit the French Open this month to compete at the highest level gold at the 2008 Olympics in before her second round match after refusing to talk to the media and saying she repeatedly suffers from depression. The four-time grand slam champion said in Paris that and keep fighting for those Beijing. she was taking a break from competition but did not specify when she would return. A statement from her representatives, reported by several media outlets, said: “Naomi professional and personal “We hope to see you next won’t be playing Wimbledon this year. “She is taking some personal time with friends and family. She will be ready for the Olympics and is excited to play in front of her home goals at he maximum level of year, @RafaelNadal,” Wim- fans.” Wimbledon starts on June 28. The Tokyo Games run from July 23-August 8. (DPA) competition.” bledon tweeted. (DPA) 14 Friday, June 18, 2021 The Last Word Qatar’s rst concrete 3D sculpture printed in few minutes Partnership between QF’s Tamuq and Al Jaber Trading & Contracting will help lead the way toward development of sustainable construction practices

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ates and train personnel. DOHA He said, “We are pleased to say, we have successfully man- QATAR’S first 3D printed con- aged to integrate all this knowl- crete structure is a local favour- edge and are now confident in ite – the Flag of Glory sculpture, our ability to deliver 3D printed a representation of diverse concrete structures for Qatar.” hands united in holding up the Standing at a height of al- flag of Qatar. It was printed in most three metres, the structure Qatar’s only facility for concrete took only 30 minutes to print 3D printing, established as a and required two personnel to result of a partnership between monitor the printing and add Texas A&M University at Qatar the printing material. (Tamuq), a Qatar Foundation The same structure, if con- partner university, Al-Jaber structed using conventional Trading and Contracting (JTC), methods, would have taken 12 to and Cybe Construction. 18 hours and at least five people. 3D printing has received Commenting on what the increasing attention in the past biggest challenge in concrete decade, some industries found 3D printing is, Dr Masad said, success in it early on, others the biggest advantages of 3D waste from construction and A major material property “I would say it is figuring out like the construction industry printing which is flexibility in recycle it back into the con- to focus on for construction in how to get the printing concrete struggled to catch up until very geometry. With a structure like struction sector through 3D a country like Qatar is thermal mixture through the machine recently. Several 3D printed this, conventional construction printing. This work is currently conductivity. The group is cur- as a fluid but also set quickly concrete structures are now practices would require design- being conducted with funding rently exploring printing with a after it’s been deposited. If it popping up around the world. ing and making a mold first, 3D support from QF’s Qatar Na- light material that has low ther- sets too quickly, it will set in the Qatar has recently joined printing allows us to skip that tional Research Fund (QNRF) mal conductivity so it can pro- machine and disrupt the print- this international movement step completely allowing con- and in partnership with QF’s vide insulation and essentially ing process and if it doesn’t set with its first 3D printed con- siderable cost savings.” Hamad Bin Khalifa University create smart structures. quickly after deposition, it will crete structure. Engineer Mohammed Al (HBKU), Al-Jaber Trading and As of now, no regulations continue flowing and won’t set “We choose to print this Hamayda, JTC’s general man- Contracting, Ashgal, Seero En- exist in Qatar to get 3D printed in the shape we want it to. So, particular sculpture because of ager, said: “Tamuq and JTC gineering and Hecettepe Uni- buildings approved for residen- the biggest technical challenge its significance to the country operators are now fully trained versity in Turkey. tial or commercial use. is optimising the material to and the diversity it symbolises,” to 3D print any complex object On the research side of the Dr Masad noted that Ta- harden quickly while maintain- said Dr Eyad Masad, professor using concrete locally. Our ul- Dr Eyad Masad Engineer Mohammed Al Hamayda technology, experts from Ta- muq and JTC have worked very ing its structural properties.” in the Mechanical Engineer- timate mutual goal is to partic- muq are looking into develop- hard for the past year and a The team has yet to reach a ing Programme at Texas A&M ipate effectively in developing construction sector as well as industry globally, with signifi- ing local materials for printing. half to adopt this technology in decision on where to place the University at Qatar (Tamuq), green construction practices academic institutions to deliv- cant benefits such as reduced “If you want to print struc- Qatar. The learning curve lead- printed sculpture. who was critical in bringing in line with Qatar National Vi- er rapid and sustainable con- manpower; greater geomet- tures in Qatar, you need to ing up to the deployment was a Dr Masad said, “All I can concrete 3D printing technol- sion 2030. struction in Qatar.” ric freedom; reduced material produce the printing mate- steep one, the team had to learn say for now is, it will be in a ogy to Qatar. “The possibilities with 3D 3D concrete printing is an consumption and wastage; im- rial in Qatar. Shipping it is not the design process, familiarise public space to ensure the en- “From a technical aspect, printing are endless and we alternative construction meth- proved safety on-site. a sustainable optional, neither themselves with the printing tire community can view it and this sculpture offers us the op- look forward to partnering od that has the potential to The ultimate goal of the economically nor environmen- material and its properties, un- it will come soon so keep an eye portunity to showcase one of with the public and private revolutionise the construction group is to use demolished tally,” said Dr Masad. derstand how the printer oper- out for it!” QU hosts College of Medicine QU Library to launch electronic archive

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QATAR University (QU) Library become medical professionals aims to implement a number of projects to develop its services and TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK transform itself from a mere infor- DOHA mation container to a research and scientific platform. QATAR University’s (QU) Research and Graduate Among the most prominent of Studies Sector, in cooperation with QU-Health, these projects is the QU electronic ar- organised a special discussion session entitled chive project, which seeks to achieve ‘Doctors of Heaven’s Borders: Scientific Achieve- the university’s goals in digital trans- The archive project will docu- ments for Graduates of the College of Medicine formation. The archive project will ment the history of QU and its at Qatar University’, which hosted four students document the history of QU and its from the first batch of the College of Medicine, a development from 1978 to the pre- development from 1978 to the member of QU-Health. sent. The initiative will undertake the present day. The initiative will The students who participated in the session in - archiving and preservation of the uni- undertake the archiving and cluded Fatima Al-Mohannadi, Qutaiba Obaid, Mu- versity’s historical registers in order to preservation of the university’s hammad Ahmad Badi’ and Mona Saad. It was mod- make them accessible to users. historical registers in order to erated by Suhad Daher-Nashif, assistant professor Asma Al-Buainain, acting director of Population Medicine at College of Medicine. of QU Library, said, “The idea of the make them accessible to users During the programme, the students discussed Qatar University electronic archive about their experience in studying medicine at Qa - project came due to the importance of neering role in research, this platform tar University, the challenges they faced, support faculty, lecturers and administration, as well as the the historical eras that the university has been updated to include all digital received and the achievements made. support of other students from other faculties. has gone through and the presence resources, such as articles, university About the transitional stage from being students Muhammad mentioned the excellent relation- of a large number of documents deal- publications, achievements, gradua- to doctors, Fatima Al-Mohannadi expressed her ship between students and professors in the col - ing with these eras, and their lack of tion ceremonies, newsletters, photo- mixed feeling of sadness of leaving the college and lege, which contributed to the development of his availability in a single place. The pro- graphs and video recordings. the happiness that she will be a doctor with a great research through cooperation with his professors. ject aims to collect and maintain these Qatar University Library pro- deal of responsibility and humanity. All the participants spoke about their research - records and make them available for Asma Al-Buainain, Acting Director of vides high-quality information ser- On the challenges the students faced during their es, emphasising the importance of these studies, as continuous access.” Qatar University Library vices to the university’s affiliates, its studies, Qutaiba Obaid said, “The challenges started they facilitate admission to specialisations and fu - Al-Buainain added: “The Qatar local and international partners, and from the first day of our transition from high school ture postgraduate studies. University Library documents the tory, available to the public.” to the Qatari community in general. to the university. Everything was different, includ - Fatima Al-Mohannadi pointed out the impor- history and development of the uni- The QU electronic archive pro- The library has comprehensive col- ing the method of teaching, the quality of books and tance of the student-researcher relationship in deal - versity from 1978 to this day, and ject will be launched soon, making lections of printed and electronic the method of learning. We could overcome these ing with the pressure of studies and research. the University Archive works on ar- the historical records available to all books, and it subscribes to many challenges by giving up some luxuries, and observ - In the end, the participants discussed their fu - chiving, preserving and making the researchers and university affiliates, scientific databases that serve all dis- ing discipline and perseverance.” ture plans and the factors that helped them choose historical records, including publica- in addition to offering free access to ciplines and programmes at the uni- Mona Saad mentioned that one of the most im - their specialities, while providing pieces of advice tions, administrative records, arti- these resources through the Qatar versity. The library also provides an portant factors that helped them was the mutual to medical students in general and students of the cles, newsletters, photographs, video University Digital Hub. information literacy programme and support between the students, the support of the College of Medicine in particular. and audio recordings, and oral his- In line with QU’s belief in its pio- training in research skills. HBKU-CHSS, EU deliver workshop to boost Qatari women’s political participation

well as the need for similar time has made it possible,” Knowledge and experience sharing comes workshops. At the College of said HE Fawzia bint Idris Al- ahead of the Shura Council elections Humanities and Social Scienc- Sulaiti in her keynote remarks. es, we are committed toward Speaking on day three of TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ing potential candidates to run offering further training in the the workshop, Dr Hend Al- DOHA for the Shura Council elec- lead-up to the upcoming elec- Muftah said: “Women are tions. tions and throughout the year.” not only half of the society in THE College of Humanities The high-level workshop Addressing the partici- terms of population numbers, and Social Sciences (CHSS) at brought together women lead- pants, HE Dr Cristian Tudor, as a matter of fact, they repre- Hamad Bin Khalifa University ers from across Europe and Ambassador of the European sent a voice of value and depth (HBKU) held a virtual high- the Middle East including Dr Union to Kuwait and Qatar, in our society. For this reason, level workshop for women Hannah Neumann, member said: “The EU is fully com- women’s effective participa- leaders, in partnership with of the European Parliament; mitted to women’s empower- tion in the upcoming elections the European Union Delega- HE Fawzia bint Idris Al-Su- ment and we believe women is a national duty.” tion to Kuwait and Qatar. laiti, Ambassador of Qatar to must be supported to partici- The practical workshop fo- The three-day workshop Indonesia; Dr Hend Al Muf- pate fully and meaningfully cused on the core elements of a aimed to further develop the tah, member of Qatar’s Shura in all aspects of life, including successful electoral campaign, essential skills and capabili- Council; Chiraz Chebbi, mem- the political sphere. It is our such as messaging, masterful ties of Qatari women inter- ber of Parliament, Tunisia; hope that through this kind public speaking, the effective ested in engaging in the politi- and Dr Shaikha Binjasim, as- of knowledge and experience use of social and traditional cal sphere. Senior politicians, sistant professor of philoso- sharing, more women will par- media, as well as the Qatari media experts, campaigners, phy at Kuwait University and ticipate in policy and decision- Constitution and national leg- and legal scholars from the candidate in Kuwait’s 2020 honoured to partner with the aspiring to leadership posi- to receive a large number of making, which would benefit islation on political campaign- European Union, Qatar, Ku- parliamentary elections. European Union Delegation tions and women candidates enrolment applications. This society as a whole.” ing. It took place from June wait and Tunisia shared their Speaking at the workshop, to Kuwait and Qatar to deliver planning to run for the Shura interest confirms both Qatari “If at a certain time, wom- 13 to 15, and a certificate of knowledge and experience Dr Amal Al-Malki, founding this high-level and fundamen- Council elections. Over the women’s aspirations and drive en participating in politics was completion was awarded to all with 11 Qatari women, includ- dean, CHSS, said: “We are tal training to Qatari women past few weeks, we were happy to participate in all fields, as seen as impossible, now the participants.