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Page 01 Oct 02.Indd www.thepeninsulaqatar.com PAGE | 21 PAGE | 22 Kvitova captures Lewis Hamiltonn Wuhan Open to end storms to pole title drought in Malysia SUNDAY 2 OCTOBER 2016 • 1 MOHARRAM 1438 thepeninsulaqatar @peninsulaqatar @peninsula_qatar Exciting racing action at Chantilly Q REC Board member Khalid Al Ali presenting the trophy to the winning team of Qatar Prix Daniel Wildenstein, Taareef, at Chantilly yesterday. BOTTOM: EIsa Al Mohannedi presenting the trophy to the winner Qatar Prix Chaudenay Doha Dream. Jockey G Benoist, astride Andre Fabre’s Doha Dream (FR), on his way to win the Qatar Prix Chaudenay Stakes - Group 2 event at Chantilly yesterday. Jockey J B Eyquem astride Naziq (FR) cruising towards victory in the Qatar Total Arabian Trophy Des Juments Stakes - Group 1 event yesterday. Generation Amazing ambassador Aspire sports summit set for Xavi offers kids a memorable treat grand kick off in Amsterdam The Peninsula DOHA/AMMAN: Supreme Committee for Experts from Delivery and Legacy’s (SC) Generation Amaz- ing ambassador Xavi passed by a local school in more than 50 Amman, Jordan, on Friday as visibly awed kids international clubs were in for a treat they couldn’t have imaged. Spending two hours on a pitch with Xavi Hern- and federations to andez, one of the world’s greatest ever players, exchange ideas was a dream come true for them. It was debatable who enjoyed the expe- in the Dutch capital rience the most. The man who has swept the board during a glittering career that has seen him win the FIFA World Cup, the Champions League and everything in between. Or the teen- QNA age boys and girls who stepped into the early morning sunshine for a training session with Xavi. One-by-one, the former F.C. Barcelona DOHA: Experts from more than This 2014 file photo shows the general view of the Pavillon Cambon in Paris, France, during star shook hands with the Generation Amaz- 50 international clubs and fed- the Aspire Academy Global Summit and ASPIRE4SPORT, 2014. ing ambassadors. erations meet in Amsterdam on “Hi, I’m Xavi” he said, as if the star-struck October 3 and 4 to enhance the kids in front of him were meeting a friend for development of the game. In parallel, Aspire Acad- clubs, meaning up to 80 foot- resulted in face-to-face talks the first time. Two-day event to create emy will be hosting the “Global ball clubs are expected to attend between 148 international It was moments like these that summed up a wide range of networking Summit” on ‘Football Perform- the summit. suppliers and 19 exhibitors the humility of a global icon, a legendary player opportunities for European ance and Science’ to share ideas Also for the first time this resulting in 988 scheduled busi- who has been brought on board by the SC to and Qatari sport industry and approaches and discuss year, the event will feature ness meetings. represent the Generation Amazing programme. professionals how science, technology and “Master Classes” delivered Speaking ahead of the “He’s the perfect man for the job,” saidHas- Greats of the game includ- cutting-edge coaching tech- by renowned global experts. event, Xavi Hernendez said: san Al Thawadi, Secretary General of the SC. Supreme Committee for Delivery and ing Andres Villas-Boas, Xavi niques positively influence the Argentinian star manager “I have trained many times at “He understands exactly what we are try- Legacy’s (SC) Generation Amazing Hernandez, Carles Puyol, game. Marcelo Bielsa, who led Argen- the Aspire Academy. The coun- ing to do here and is able to do it because of his ambassador Xavi (right) signs an autograph Edwin van der Sar, Ruud van More than 160 represent- tina’s national team to victory try and its people have a true humility and love for the game. Today is exactly during the practice session. Nistelrooy and Marc Over- atives from clubs including FC in the 2004 Olympics as well passion for football and that is what the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is about mars are in Amsterdam early Barcelona, Manchester United, as Chile’s national team and demonstrated not just by their – using football to make a difference to the peo- Ashraf Salameh went toe-to-toe with the next week to take part in AC Milan and Juventus will clubs like Athletic Bilbao, will hosting the World Cup in 2022, ple who really need it,” he added. great Xavi, trading tricks and flicks in front of Aspire Academy’s two highest take part in the Global Sum- lead one such “Master Class” but by their commitment to The unique aspect of this football session the watching crowd. profile events, namely ASPIRE- mit, making it one of the largest on training methodology dur- youth development and sports was the fact Xavi was being coached by the kids. “I can’t believe I got the opportunity to do 4SPORT and the Global Summit gatherings of its kind any- ing both days. science. He followed their lead on stretches, took their that, to play with Xavi,” he grinned. “It was a on Football Performance and where in the world. Together ASPIRE4SPORT also fea- “ASPIRE4SPORT and the direction at coaching drills and listened as they special moment for me. I love football and I Science (GSFPS). they will review and examine tures a business-to-business Global Summit on Football Per- motivated and encouraged one another. love Xavi.” These exceptional football the latest training methods and exhibition that will create a formance & Science are further He sat for more than 30 minutes, answering “We always try and take something legends and experts will join approaches designed to nur- wide range of networking evidence of Qatar’s pioneering questions about his career, Qatar and what he away from these experiences,” said Melodie representatives from more than ture championship potential opportunities for European work in this area and I’m look- thought of football in the Middle East. And even Arts, the Generation Amazing project man- 50 of the world’s leading clubs, and support elite performance. and Qatari sport industry ing forward to sharing a stage the one question people will never tire of asking. ager for Right to Play – the NGO partnered federations and leagues during This group of experts – professionals. with some of the great names in “Messi is the best player in the world,” he with the SC to deliver Generation Amazing ASPIRE4SPORT and the Global known as the “Aspire in the A large number of Qatari football to talk about the impor- smiled and answered again. At the heart of the programmes. Summit on Football Perform- World Fellows” community – and Middle Eastern government tance of youth development.” morning session was Hadeel Al-Thamane, a “One team just lost a game of football but ance & Science which take place has developed rapidly since it organisations and compa- Valter Di Salvo, Director of Generation Amazing ambassador from 2014. we want to find out what we can learn from at the iconic Amsterdam ArenA, was established in 2014. nies will attend the event to Football Performance & Science Her experience in the programme gave her a that. So we sit and we go through it.” home of AFC Ajax . Since it was launched, the meet representatives from at Aspire Academy, said: “In pre- leadership role, with respect for her coming “The last few days have been fantastic,” said ASPIRE4SPORT, a two-day community has continued to across Europe’s leading sports vious years, these events have from the other, younger ambassadors. Isabel Gultresa, CSR Senior Manager at the SC. event and networking session, grow and develop, and for the business sectors including brought together world leaders “Generation Amazing changed my life. It “We have anticipated this moment for a brings European and Qatari first time this year the original construction, sports medicine, in football performance and sci- gave me self-esteem and belief and allowed long time. Seeing Xavi finally come on board sports industry professionals members of the “Aspire in the logistics, event management, ence to further improve how we me to experience things I never thought pos- and engage with our ambassadors – and together to pave the way for World Fellows” were invited to communication and technol- all nurture and develop talent sible. One of those things is meeting Xavi. It is also become one himself – was a unique future partnerships. extend invitations to affiliate ogy. Last year’s ASPIRE4SPORT – and this year is no different.” surreal he’s here today.” experience.” SUNDAY 2 OCTOBER 2016 21 De Kock Kumar’s five-for leaves blasts 178 as Proteas New Zealand tottering earn big win Reuters Paceman rips through top order as PRETORIA: South Africa opener Black Caps struggle Quinton de Kock hit a masterful 178 runs in a comfortable six- at 128 for 7 on wicket victory over top-ranked rain-hit second day Australia on Friday in the first one-day international of the five- match series. After Australia posted 294 for AFP nine in their innings, South Africa reached their victory target with Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic kisses the trophy after winning more than 13 overs remaining. the final of the WTA Wuhan Open tennis tournament in Wuhan, The 23-year-old De Kock hit in China’s central Hubei province yesterday. Two-time Wimbledon KOLKATA: Fast bowler Bhu- 11 sixes and 16 fours in 113 balls champion Petra Kvitova overpowered Dominika Cibulkova 6-1, 6-1 vneshwar Kumar claimed five to record the second highest ODI to win the Wuhan Open, her first title of the season.
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