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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 Kenya’s Ruth could rule the roost in Doha Worlds’ first midnight

T will be the women WOMEN’S MARATHON marathon runners who are first to experience WCH all-times top-performers: unique circumstances for 2:20:57 Paula Radcliffe (GBR) 2005 Gold aI championship race in Doha. 2:22:01 Catherine Ndereba (KEN) Helsinki 2005 Silver At midnight on day one, a 2:23:19 Constantina Tomescu-Dita (ROU) Helsinki 2005 Bronze field of about 70 runners will SLOWEST WINNING TIME: set off under floodlighting on a looped course along the 2:30:37 Catherine Ndereba (KEN) Osaka 2007 waterfront of Doha’s famous BIGGEST MARGIN OF VICTORY: Corniche connecting Doha 7MINS and 21secs (POR) versus Zoya Ivanova (URS) 1987 Bay and Doha City Centre, set against the capital city’s tow- SMALLEST MARGIN OF VICTORY: ering skyline. 1SEC Mare Dibaba (ETH) versus (KEN) 2015 The temperature by that time is expected to have MULTIPLE WINNERS: dropped from the predicted CATHERINE Ndereba (KEN) 2003, 2007 daytime range of 35C and EDNA Kiplagat (KEN) 2011, 2013 above. MOST MEDALS BY COUNTRIES: Many of the runners will JAPAN (2g-5s-4b) 11 be used to running in hot con- KENYA (4g-4s-1b) 09 ditions, but none will have run FIGURES AND FACTS a championship marathon at ROMANIA (1g-1s-3b) 05 such a time, finishing in the early hours of the morning. Mentally, physically, physio- logically it is going to be a new test for all. What can be predicted with some reasoning, how- ever, is that, similarly to the men’s race, the women’s con- test at the IAAF World Ath- letics Championships Doha 2019 is most likely to be won by an African or Asian runner in a time that will not be near the top of the year’s world list. Tactics, not times, are the key on these occasions. In the past decade, the fastest time in which a wom- en’s world marathon title has been won is 2:25:15, re- corded by China’s in Berlin 10 years ago. Kenya’s Edna Kipla- gat approached that A view of the Corniche, over looking the sea, where the IAAF Championships Doha 2019 marathon events will be run with the women’s event starting on Friday at 23:59 hours. speed in taking the 2013 title in Mos- ago in 2:27:11. of 2:24:27. corded by Kenya’s Mary Kei- and Roza Dereje, who has run title on Gold Coast last year in cow in 2:25:44, Chelimo is Desi Mokonin has a best tany in winning the 2017 Lon- 2:20:51 this year and has a 27C heat. having won the back to defend of 2:23:39, and perhaps sig- don Marathon. best of 2:19:17. Japan and China should previous ver- her title, and nificantly has run 2:23:44 this Her teammates can also And the third Ethiopian never be ruled out of any sion in Daegu looks one of season. shift. Visiline Jepkesho has selected, Shure Demise, has women’s championship mara- in 2:28:43. the favour- Shitaye Eshete has run That said, two familiar run 2:21:37, and 2:22.58, run 2:21:05 this season. thon race. Japan’s selected The last two ites, although 2:22:39 this year, and Eunice groups head up this year’s while Kiplagat, who has a Namibia’s Helalia Jo- runners have all run personal winning times in it will be Chumba’s best of 2:24:27 is world list – the Kenyans, and best of 2:19:50, is back to hannes is also one to watch. bests this season – Madoka this race have been worth watch- only marginally slower than the Ethiopians. seek a third world title at the She has set road PBs this year Nakano has clocked 2:27:39, only marginally ing all three the defending champion’s. Kenya’s 25-year-old Ruth age of 39. of 30:59 for 10km, 1:10:30 for Ayano Ikemitsu 2:26:07 and swifter – Ethiopia’s of her teammates, Given their greater experi- Chepngetich won this year’s Ethiopia is represented by the half marathon and 2:22:25 Mizuko Tanimoto 2:25:28. Mare Dibaba ran two of whom have ence of weather conditions in Dubai Marathon in 2:17:08 the runners who stand third for the marathon. More im- China’s trio of Ciren Cuomo, 2:27.35 in Beijing run faster than the region, you have to say that – the third fastest time and fourth on the entry list portantly, though, she has Li Dan and Ma Yugui also pro- and Bahrain’s Rose her personal best Bahrain’s runners have very ever recorded behind Paula behind Chepngetich – Ruti experience of running a cham- duced their best ever times Chelimo won in strong credentials for making Radcliffe’s world record of Aga, who has run 2:20:40 this pionship race in searing heat: this year. (IAAF) London two years Ruth Chepngetich the podium. 2:15:25 and the 2:17:01 re- year and has a best of 2:18:34, she won the Commonwealth Qatar determined to delight all German spirit Heat, humidity ‘no obstruction’ at 2019 Doha Worlds: Dahlan DPA riss Gonschinska on Thursday. pared. The athletes are well DOHA Absentees include previous set up,” he added, even if he VINAY NAYUDU in Doha will be broadcast to continental or world medallists did not want to predict a final DOHA 167 territories with a viewer- THE German athletics federa- such as multi-eventers Carolin medal tally. ship of over one billion. tion (DLV) is optimistic ahead Schaefer, Artur Abele and Rico A total of 71 German athletes IN a few hours from now, Qa- Dahlan al Hamad said, of the Friday start of the world Freimuth, and former shot put will compete in either the air- tar will mark the start of one “We don’t stop anyone at championships in Doha de- world champion David Storl. conditioned Khalifa Stadium or of the largest athletics cham- our door steps. We don’t mix spite several athletes missing Heat and high humidity in the marathon and race walk- pionships ever – the IAAF sports with politics. out with injury. in Qatar are a challenge but ing events. Germany returned World Athletics Champion- “For us, the champion- “We’re sorry for the ath- no obstruction to success, ac- home from the 2017 worlds in ships Doha 2019. Given the ships won’t just last for ten letes who are not here but I’m cording to Gonschinska. “The London with five medals. huge congregation of athletes days, but for a lifetime. It will convinced: those who are at conditions are the same for “It is always harder to be from 208 countries, the cham- leave a legacy which will in- the start line will perform,” everyone,” he said. successful,” said DLV presi- pionships will be the one of the spire the next generation of said DLV general director Id- “We are mentally pre- dent Juergen Kessing. biggest and the Local Organiz- sport, both in our country, re- ing Committee (LOC) is all set gion and the world. to deliver a memorable event “Qatar is determined to over the next ten days. give and take, and we are de- Gold unlikely but sprinter Lueckenkemper sees no limits Doha Worlds will begin lighted that you are here and with preliminary events in you shall leave with a smile DPA The bubbly German the world.” Lueckenkemper’s some disciplines including as big as you may have seen DOHA achieved her personal best in season-best 11.14 is far from the men’s 100m at the Khal- throughout Qatar,” he told the the heats of the London 2017 her potential, and her last race ifa International Stadium on world media. GINA Lueckenkemper is un- worlds and said “the race was 11.45, but she says she is Friday before moving on to Coe echoed the view, say- likely to give Germany a first wasn’t perfect. I know that I now much fresher in training the spectacular promenade of ing, “We have all teams here, women’s 100 metres world title can go faster.” which gives her confidence. Corniche for the Opening Cer- which is a good indication of since Katrin Krabbe in 1991 on Lueckenkemper named However, a medal appears emony and the much awaited how sports can reach out.” Sunday but she believes she is 10.80 a realistic target and within reach in the 4x100m women’s marathon, starting The Doha skyline depicted at one of the spectators’ stands at the On weather worries of some yet to reach her full potential. possibly a 10.70 with a perfect relay where a German quartet just a minute ahead of mid- Khalifa International Stadium. for the marathoners, Dahlan al Lueckenkemper, 22, has a race. Such times would make got silver at the 2009 worlds night at 23:59hrs. Hamad said, “We are doing our personal best of 10.95 seconds her a medal contender, with and Lueckenkemper helped Among all, the most deco- would be looking add more in 4x400m relay,” said Coe. best to provide the best of con- and is a silver medallist from the 2019 world best standing them to bronze at the last two rated athlete in the history of to her incredible collection of “This also an unusual occa- ditions for athletes to excel in. last year’s European champion- at 10.73. continental championships. IAAF – Allyson Felix of the 25 medals which includes six sion as we identify Augustine We also know that when they ships. “I don’t know where my German athletics federa- The German team around US – will set out in Doha in Olympic medals and 11 world Agathia, who is 49 and making train, they do to get acquainted limits are,” she told dpa ahead tion director Idriss Gonschin- Lueckenkemper is the fast- what has been a glittering ca- championship titles. an appearance in the 50km with these conditions. We hope of the Doha championships ka named her “an unbeliev- est in the world this year with reer of 16 years. The 33-year- “She has a chance to in- race walk,” added Coe. that the weather and conditions where her first appearance will ably talented sprinter” who 41.67 seconds at the recent old at the pinnacle of her sport crease the tally by competing The world championships will be good.” be in Saturday’s heats. “will reach the absolute top in ISTAF meet in Berlin. Sports Friday, September 27, 2019 13 Barrow, Samba to launch Qatar’s campaign today

RAAJIV TRIPATHI FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE (DAY 1) to turn up just to cheer him. DOHA Right now it is quite intrigu- IAAF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS DOHA 2019 ing situation about Samba SENSATIONAL 400m hur- and his real levels. And since dler Abderrahman Samba TIME CATEGORY EVENT ROUND the Shanghai DL in May, peo- and talented young sprinter 16:30 M Long Jump Qualification ple will, for the first time, get Owaab Barrow will launch 16:35 M 100m Preliminary Round to know something about his the medal dreams for the 16:40 W Hammer Throw Qualification Group A form or shape on the morrow. hosts Qatar when the IAAF 17:10 W 800m Heats Those who know Samba, they World Athletics Champion- 17:30 W Pole Vault Qualification are sure that if he is fully fit, ships begins at the decked- 18:05 M 100m Heats he would scorch the track just up Khalifa International Sta- 18:10 W Hammer Throw Qualification Group B like the last season. dium on Friday. 18:40 W High Jump Qualification Samba has a big workload It is 2018 Youth Olympic 18:55 W 3000m Steeplechase Heats during the Doha worlds. One Games 110m hurdles cham- 19:25 M Triple Jump Qualification just wishes he can carry the pion Barrow in the duo who 19:45 M 5000m Heats weight of expectations. Be- will begin the first day with a 20:35 M 400m Hurdles Heats sides 400m hurdles, he is com- 100m race in the preliminary 23:59 W Marathon Final peting in 400m and 4x400m rounds at 4.35 pm, the sec- relay. So on many days during ond event on the schedule. the championships, he would the second fastest ever time be seen on the track. in history. The past one year or 14 Before 2018 July, Qatar’s Benjamin also benefited months have been quite trag- two of the three world in the chase of the Norwegian ic for Qatar as the hosts of medal hopes had been and was timed home in 46.98 the World Championships. chasing the world records which made him a third run- Before 2018 July, Qatar’s – Samba and world high ner in the sub-47 club. two of the three world medal jump champion Mutaz Samba is a strong finisher hopes had been chasing the Essa Barshim. First it was with large heart. There world records – Samba can’t be a bigger test and world high jump Barshim, who hurt his or stage than here champion Mutaz ankle and had to go in these champi- Essa Barshim. First under the knife. Qatar’s Owaab Barrow (left) and Abderrahman Samba will be seen in action on the first day of the IAAF onships if he has it was Barshim, who World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at the Khalifa International Stadium on Friday evening. to carve out a hurt his ankle and The 18-year-old Barrow niche for him in had to go under the runs 100m, 200m, 110m Later at 8.51 pm, Samba jury and he contested in only other rivals, chiefly defend- the annals of knife. hurdles and 4x100m relay would blast off the blocks five official runs, including ing world champion Karsten the event. So Then injuries to but during the Doha 2019, he during the third 400m hur- three wins in his pet event. Warholm from Norway and if Samba has Samba and 2017 will contest only in the 100m dles heat. Unlike the last He won both the races, in- Rai Benjamin from the US, to realise the world 400m bronze dash and the relay. With year, in which he took the cluding the finals, during stepped up the game. While dream of becom- medallist Abdale- 10.65s being his best during world by storm with his the Asian Championships, a the Norwegian had a blister- ing the world champion, he lah Haroun turned the Lee Valley Sprint 100m thunderous finishes and also test event at the same venue ing time this season, winning will have to overcome both out to be big blow & 200m Open Series in the became the second fastest in April. Then he emerged all his five races. He then Karsten and Rai. to Qatar, who have Great Britain in July this hurdler in history as well, the winner in the lone Dia- peaked for the Diamond Samba has made 400m entered 18 ath- year, he must be hoping to this year has been low-key. mond League appearance in League finale in Brussels, hurdles a special event. Also letes, including improve it and finding a spot Samba’s participation Shanghai in 47.27. winning the race in an aston- he is a popular face in Qatar. two females, in in the heats. had been restricted due to in- But in the meantime, his ishing 46.92 and soaring to Hordes of fans are expected the 2019 worlds. Back from injury, Haroun upbeat Benjamin spices up 400m as championships arrive hurdles battle with Warholm AFP Benjamin, was second best to will not be present due to DOHA Warholm in Zurich but he did a mix-up over the issue of T was a balmy 36 degrees not flinch when asked by AFP whether he needed a visa, when the sun began to RAI Benjamin threw down the what film character he saw spoke with Young after the Idescend behind the Qatar gauntlet to Norway’s 400 me- himself if the Norwegian cast race in Zurich. Sports Club Stadium on Tues- tres hurdles world champion himself as Gekko. Young -- who set the world day evening and Abdalelah Karsten Warholm on Thurs- “I saw that quote about record of 46.78 seconds when Haroun was about to kick off day declaring “If Karsten is greed,” Benjamin said. winning at the 1992 Barcelona one of his last speed workouts Gordon Gekko then I am the “If he is Gordon Gekko then Olympics -- has said he thinks ahead of the IAAF World Ath- IRS.” I am the IRS,” referring to the both Warholm and Benjamin letics Championships Doha Warholm has cast himself US Internal Revenue Service. should not blast out of the 2019. as Gekko - the immoral finan- The personable and quick- blocks. It was a standard late cier played by Michael Douglas witted Benjamin, who believes “That is how he (Young) season early evening session in Oliver Stone’s “Wall Street” the US trials is the ideal dress ran -- he used to really get go- for the Qatari 400m stand- films whose motto was “greed rehearsal for the world cham- ing after three hurdles,” said out who raced to bronze over is good” - adding further spice pionships as they have the Benjamin. the distance in London two to one of the most eagerly an- same format of heats, semi- “Everyone has a different years ago: two sets of 150, ticipated events at the World finals and final, says his father technique. Karsten runs hard 120 and 100 metre runs, Athletics Championships is comfortable with his deci- the whole race, I run hard the clocking 15-16 seconds, 13- whose heats gets underway in sion to opt for track and field. last 200. 14 seconds, and 11 seconds Doha on Friday. “My father is always there “There is no golden way for each, respectively. Then Indeed the 27-year-old for advice and his prime coun- and nothing written you need repeat. Four times. world record in the event, held sel is trusting in myself,” said to run that way everyone is dif- He’s winded and drip- by Kevin Young, is seen to be the 22-year-old. ferent. ping in sweat as he finishes under threat after Warholm “He always provides good “It is what works for you up, but pleasant and upbeat and Benjamin produced one of advice but he is not my coach best it is not wise to change too knowing that in exactly the races of the season at the (Olympic champions Quincy your race plan.” one week, he’ll be taking to in Zurich in Watts and Joanna Hayes are his Benjamin says he learned a the biggest stage his career Qatar’s Abdalelah Haroun, who won the 400m bronze at London World Championships in 2017, after a August with both going under coaches) at the end of the day. lot from the race in Zurich. has offered since he ap- training session at the Qatar Sports Club on Tuesday. (GETTYIMAGES @ IAAF) the magical 47-second barrier. “However, I do take into “I kind of lost awareness peared on the international Benjamin, son of former consideration what he says.” and where he (Warholm) was scene in 2015. amond League stop in the Brit- West Indies cricketer Winston Benjamin, whose father in the race,” he said. That year, just 18, Haroun ish capital last year where he blasted onto the scene with a notched hi first career victory spate of sub-45 second runs, in the world’s premiere series. notable performances in a “Exactly the same training.” handful of Diamond League That progress has pleased Asher-Smith leads three British races and the Asian title, his coach of the past two years, capped by a 44.27 personal Luis de Oliveira. “My coach is best which briefly sat atop the happy, he thinks I’ll be ready all-time Asian lists. to go (faster). muses in bid for glory He won the world U20 title “It’s very important for me in 2016 and world bronze in to run good here,” he contin- AFP – was present back on ‘Super 2017, setting himself up as one ues. “It’s the biggest competi- DOHA Saturday’ at the 2012 Olympics of the biggest home team pros- tion at home. I have to really in London when Ennis-Hill in pects as Qatar began its prepa- do something.” SPRINTER Dina Asher-Smith the heptathlon, Rutherford in ration to host the 2019 World But the 400m, which gets will lead a trio of women with the long jump and Farah in the Championships edition. He Athletes from all over the world during a training session at the underway with the heats on high hopes at the World Athlet- 10,000 metres all won gold. underscored that potential Khalifa International Stadium on Thursday. 1 October, forms just the first ics Championships in Doha of That night she was tasked with a solid 2018 season which part of his Doha duties. The sec- heralding a new golden era for with carrying the kit for the included strong showings on sidelined for nearly two-and- the final.” He believes a sub- ond is the 4x400m relay, where British track and field. competing athletes at the the international circuit, titles a-half months, missing out 45 run will be required to earn expectations are also high. Asher-Smith – who will Olympic Stadium and their at the Asian Game and Conti- on the Asian Championships one of those eight spots. “We have good athletes compete in the individual 100 success – and especially Ennis- nental Cup and with a 44.07 and the entire Diamond “44.9 maybe. But I’ll have on the team this year. The metres and 200m as well as Hill’s – provided the drive to lifetime best, threatening the League circuit. to have a good lane, that’s very coaches told me, ‘You are not the 4x100m relay -- along with Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith. succeed herself. “I remember 44-second barrier. He’s fully mended now, important. So I’ll push for the leader, but you’re going to Laura Muir in the 1500m and watching Jess Ennis-Hill win But then disaster struck he says, and as fit as can be that, or faster.” help us.’” heptathlete Katarina Johnson- pic gold medalists Ennis-Hill her final race and thinking shortly after his 2019 debut, expected as he approaches While he’s not as race He doesn’t see that as pres- Thompson carry more than just and Greg Rutherford while how incredible it was that mil- a low-key 1:48.59 800m race next week’s 400m contest on sharp as he’d have liked, he sure, more an honour and re- pressure to win medals. Farah is focusing on the mara- lions of people who did not in San Diego in March, when a day-by-day basis. says his form is promising. sponsibility he cherishes. British Athletics chiefs thon and will not compete at even know her could become he tore a tendon in his hip. “The focus is to get to the “I’ve recently been doing “It’s a great feeling to be hope the talented trio can give these championships. so proud of her in that one mo- So, instead of putting in key final first, and after that, we’ll the same training as I did be- at the World Championships a boost to the sport whose Asher-Smith – who ob- ment,” Asher-Smith told The early season work towards fight,” he said. “It’s very im- fore London when I broke my in Doha. It’s an amazing public profile has waned with tained a history degree while Stylist magazine in 2016. “I his big date in Doha, he was portant for me to make it to PB,” he said, referring to the Di- time for me.” (IAAF) the retirements of 2012 Olym- establishing herself on the track was like, ‘I want to do that.’” 14 Friday, September 27, 2019 Sports Swedish athletes primed for a big show in Doha Stahl and Mondo lead AFC U23 Thailand 2020 medal dreams throws up exciting matches RAAJIV TRIPATHI DOHA Joining Uzbekistan, who Qatar drawn defeated Vietnam 2-1 in the THE presence of Daniel Stahl, 2018 final, in Group C were the leading discus thrower cur- against Japan Korea Republic, China PR rently, and young pole vaulter and Saudi Arabia and Islamic Republic of Iran. Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis has It promises to be an ex- boosted hopes for a best fin- in Group B citing group as all three of ish by Swede men in any IAAF Uzbekistan’s challengers will World Athletics Champion- AFC be aiming to win the title for ships since 2003. BANGKOK the first time. Sixteen years ago, tri- Hosts Thailand were ple jumper Christian Ols- UZBEKISTAN will open drawn in Group A and they son grabbed the second and their defence of the AFC U23 will have 2013 champions last gold medal in Sweden’s Championship title in Group Iraq, Australia and debu- world championships history. C following the Thailand tants Bahrain to contend In Saint-Denis, France, high 2020 Finals draw in Bang- with. jumper Stefan Holm secured Pole vaulter Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis (left) with Angelica Bengtsson (second right) and other jumpers during the welcome gathering in Doha. kok on Thursday. Qatar, third in 2018, 2016 the second place and pole The fourth edition of the champions Japan, Saudi vaulter Patrik Kristiansson’s IAAF Diamond League circuit, peak. But then I changed the Championship will be played Arabia - runners-up in 2013, bronze medal ensured the most Mondo is also living a dream to coach and went back to my across three cities - Bangkok, and Syria are in an exciting memorable finish by Swedish be another Swedish medallist at city for training in the homely Buriram and Songkhla - with looking Group B. men athletes. the worlds. atmosphere, which helped me the tournament kicking off Vietnam, runners-up in Then it was in the London One of the three who have raise my performance.” on January 8, and the final 2018, have DPR Korea, Jor- 2017 worlds, Stahl ended the gone higher than 6m-mark, His Excellency Anders to be played on January 26. dan - third in 2013 - and medal drought for the Swede Mondo said the pole vault is go- Bengtcen, the Swedish Ambas- Besides Continental glo- United Arab Emirates for men when he claimed the sil- ing to upset the form book. “I sador to Qatar, was also present ry, 15 of the 16 teams will company in Group D. ver medal. What makes stocky am excited about the competi- during the welcome gather- also be competing for places Should Japan make the Stahl a hot favourite for the title tion. I know it is going to be a ing for the Swedish athletes in the 2020 Olympics, last four stage, the other is only once a thrower has gone great competition. There are so in Doha. He said: “The most where the top three sides will three semi-finalists will be after 70-m in the event history many great athletes, especially important event for us here is join hosts Japan as Asia’s assured of their places in the to win the gold in the worlds. in the pole vault. I think we’re the world championships. The representatives next July. 2020 Tokyo Olympics. But since London, Stahl has going to get some unpredict- Swedish athletes are happy with been ruling the world stage and able results. the facilities here. But some ex- has flung the disk three times “I am very excited for it. It pressed concerns about the heat beyond the 70-m mark this took a lot to get here. We’re fi- as the would be a ATP hands Kyrgios suspended year alone, with the best com- nally going to compete in world Swedish Ambassador to Qatar HE Anders Bengtcen speaks during a strong challenge for them. ing at 71.86m in Bottnaryd, championship. During the welcome gathering for the athletes in Doha. “They have trained hard 16-week ban for poor behaviour Sweden. season, we all worked hard to and will be able to tackle the Female pole vaulter Angel- be here. I think I am ready to The teenaged Mondo said Bengtsson, one of the two challenges well. All athletes are ica Bengtsson, who considers jump,” added Mondo. he has had strong season and female pole vaulters that Swe- in strong shape and hope to do AFP “The suspension will be lift- herself a good bet for a medal in “I am doing anything to finds himself in strong posi- den have fielded, stressed that well. I am so proud of the Swed- PARIS ed at the end of the six-month the Doha worlds, says Sweden’s trial. I am not trying to improve tion to challenge others, includ- the competition is quite even. “I ish athletes who are competing probationary period provided squad, especially the men, has anything. I will be trying not to ing defending champion Sam think it is going to be an open here,” he added. AUSTRALIAN tennis star Nick that the above conditions are come with big hopes of coming be faster or stronger. What I Kendricks. He has won eight of event with nobody being a clear The Swedish ambassador Kyrgios received a suspended met,” the ATP said in a state- up with the best-ever show for have right now, I will try to just his 14 contests, going over 6m favourite. At a given height, one also praised Qatar for its growth 16-week ban from the ATP on ment. many years. maintain it. What I have in me, height twice in the year. may win a medal or finish 11th. outlook. “We enjoy excellent Thursday and was placed on Tour organisers opened an “I think the Swedish team is I think, is good enough to help “The season has been good. I feel I do have the capacity to relations with Qatar, which is probation for six months for inquiry into Kyrgios, the world quite strong and should be able me compete with everybody. I’m happy with it. I’m exactly do well. The competition is go- an extremely dynamic country “aggravated behaviour” follow- number 27, following an explo- to do better than the London “My focus right is on the where I wanted to be. I am on ing to be very tough and inter- economically and many other ing a number of on-court out- sive meltdown during a second- worlds. We have Daniel and qualifying rounds. Right now I the right path for a good world esting. fields. We look forward to deep- bursts over the past year. round match at last month’s Mondo this time. And of course am not in the finals so I don’t championship. I am confident Talking about her prepara- ening our relations with Qatar The suspension is deferred Cincinnati Masters. I am also a strong competitor want to think about it right about myself after good results tions, she said, “I split my sea- in economic area or other for- pending Kyrgios’ compli- He had already been fined (with a laugh)!,” she said during now. I hope the qualifying this season. But you got to get son in three parts. First I did eign policy matters.” ance with several conditions $113,000 for ball abuse, leav- an event by the Swedish Em- rounds are smooth and easy. through the qualifying first as I events. And then I went for a “We have about 500 Swed- mandated by the ATP, which ing the court without permis- bassy to welcome the athletes This is how I want the qualify- feel the important thing should break. After that, I returned to ish expatriates in Qatar. I have include seeking additional sion, an audible obscenity and to the Doha championships. ing rounds to be for me. Then come first. Then I can dream the competition to get into the heard many Swedes are visit- support from a specialist in be- unsportsmanlike conduct dur- Besides Stahl, who has won I’ll like to think about the finals. about other things. So I am shape for the world champion- ing here to cheer our athletes. I havioural management during ing his loss to Russia’s Karen 12 out 15 competitions, includ- I don’t want to think far too just focusing on my qualifying ship. There was a time when wish good luck to all of them,” the off-season. Khachanov. ing four out of five meets on the ahead of me.” rounds first,” he added. I thought I have reached my Bengtcen said.

Vettel insists Singapore Nigeria’s Okagbare hopes to fetch the row won’t sour Leclerc relationship missing gold at Doha Athletics Worlds AFP SOCHI

FOUR-TIME world champion Oduduru raring Sebastian Vettel insisted Thurs- day that his Singapore Grand to go all out at Prix victory will not sour his Khalifa Stadium relationship with Ferrari team- mate Charles Leclerc, who saw AYENI OLUSEGUN his chances of a hat-trick of DOHA wins dashed by pit-lane strategy in the city state. NIGERIA’S sole representa- Leclerc started on pole last tive in the women’s 100m and weekend but lost the lead to 200m events Blessing Okag- Vettel thanks to a decision to bare is aiming to add a World use a tactical ‘under-cut’. It was Championships gold medal to Vettel’s first victory since Bel- her resume at the Doha 2019. gium in August of 2018. The Nigerian queen of As Vettel looked ahead to track and field made her in- this Sunday’s Russian Grand tents clear on Thursday at the Prix in Sochi, he said that he felt team’s hotel in Doha during sympathy with Leclerc’s radio a visit from the Nigerians in outburst after the Monegasque Diaspora Organization, Qatar Nigerian athletes and coaches with members of the Nigerians driver was denied victory. Chapter led by the President in Diaspora Organization, Qatar Chapter in Doha on Thursday. “I don’t think that you Ikoli Victor. should interpret too much from “It’s another opportu- these messages because we are nity to represent my country Games in 2007 when she was cord in the 200m set in 1999 of track to complete a sub-10 had for it,” the Texas Tech one of them deserve to be in driving when we are opening and add to my resume and it just 19, said, “it’s all positive by Francis Obikwelu when and sub-20 double twice in University athlete said. this position and we as coach- the radio -- and I think if you means a lot making another energy with the Nigerian con- he ran 19.76 at the Michael three days. “I have had a long season es look forward to giving them would do the same exercise with world championship. I have tingent. Johnson Invitational Meet. “It’s an honour to repre- – been running since January the knowledge we have,” the any footballer or even a golfer, all the medals already and “These set of athletes are Oduduru, who relocated sent your country and after i just officially turned profes- US-based coach said. you’d be surprised,” said Vettel. hopefully I can add the miss- young and the energy is posi- to the United States after the the Olympics in Rio, I moved sional this year. I’ll focus on “Everyone knows how it “There’s no point trying to ing gold medal. I have been tive in camp -- we can help Rio Olympics in 2016, has put to the US and that has helped the 200m this time and I hope is in Nigeria and under such understand a reason behind coming to Doha for a long each other. I won my first the world on notice with his me grow. It has been a long to get a good result from it.” circumstances, these athletes everything that people say when time and I am familiar with medal at 19 so age doesn’t performances this year. The journey for me and this year Nigeria’s discuss coach were able to beat the quali- they are ‘in the moment’ -- it’s the weather and everything, so matter but the energy you 22-year-old is also the biggest has been the most successful and former hammer throw fying times and criteria. We pretty normal and obviously he I’m hoping for the best,” Okag- bring into the sport sets you medal threat in the 200m one for me. national record holder Op- are just waiting for the gun to wanted to win. He was upset bare who bagged bronze at the apart from others,” the 200m from Africa. “Success won’t come to uana Gabriel added that the blast and see what they can when he realised he was behind, 2013 Moscow worlds, said. African record holder said. In June’s NCAA Champi- you if you don’t work hard. I presence of young athletes is a give in competition. which, if it was the other way Nigeria have one of the Okagbare, 30, headlines onships held in Austin, Texas, started my journey in the Fall testament to their hard work. Obuana also tipped hur- around, I probably would have youngest group of athletes 25 Nigerian athletes in Doha the 22-year-old won the 100m and I knew I was gonna’ come “Most of the athletes we dler Tobi Amusan and long been equally as upset.” at this year’s championships which also includes Divine in a personal best of 9.86s out fighting this year. My have are upcoming young ath- jump specialist Ese Brume Vettel revealed he spoke and Okagbare, whose first Oduduru -- who earlier this In Austin, Divine became body is ready to deliver the letes and for their ages, they as surprise packages for the to Leclerc after the race and medal came at the All-Africa year broke the National re- the only man in the history goods because I have worked are doing really well. Every- competition. insisted their relationship will not sour. Sports Friday, September 27, 2019 15 Qatar’s compact World Cup 2022 will be a big advantage for players: Jari Litmanen Former Finland star hails Qatar A compact World Cup is a huge advantage for the national team’s teams, as they will be able growth to stay in one spot. They SC.QA can stay in one hotel, use DOHA the same training facility and be close to the FINLAND football legend Jari stadium. They won’t have to Litmanen believes Qatar’s com- change their programme pact FIFA World Cup will pro- because of anything besides vide a massive boost to players football. As a player, as a as it eliminates the need for tir- ing travel between games. coach, you only need to The former Barcelona and focus on the game. Liverpool midfielder recently – Jari Litmanen visited the Supreme Commit- Former Finland national football team player Jari Litmanen during his visit to the Al Janoub Stadium, one Jari Litmanen with Al Sadd coach and former Barcelona legend tee for Delivery & Legacy to of the venues for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Xavi Hernandez. learn more about preparations Global Ambassador, and his for Qatar 2022 – a tournament besides football. As a player, as has to offer. ums – which will see excess of years. You can see it’s been a ganisation to see big clubs like former Barcelona teammate, which he says will allow players a coach, you only need to focus Litmanen, who became the seats donated to build sport- process. Now, as a host country, Liverpool, to understand how Xavi Hernández, who has re- to only focus on the game. on the game.” first Finnish player to win the ing facilities both in Qatar and Qatar can do anything, I don’t the fans are behaving and how cently taken over as head coach Litmanen, who is widely During Qatar 2022, nobody UEFA Champions League when overseas after the tournament see any limits. There’s no big the traffic is going. Those are of Qatar Stars League team Al considered to be the greatest will have to travel for more than he lifted the trophy with Ajax in is over. Litmanen, who won 137 difference anymore between the important steps ahead of 2022.” Sadd. Finnish player of all time, said: one hour to reach a stadium – 1995, said: “I visited Qatar for caps for his country, also com- big teams like Germany or Bra- Litmanen also had the “I know Xavi from our Bar- “A compact World Cup is a huge and fans will even be provided the first time five years ago and mented on the progress being zil, and small teams like Qatar chance to visit 40,000-capac- celona time and I notice that the advantage for the teams, as they with the unique opportunity to there is plenty to do apart from made by Qatar’s national team, or Finland.” ity Al Janoub Stadium and said Qatari league is getting better will be able to stay in one spot. watch more than one game a football. Qatar 2022 will not which will enter 2022 as con- Later this year, Qatar will Qatar has gone “a step higher” and better because of interna- They can stay in one hotel, use day during the early stages of disappoint anybody.” tinental champions following host the FIFA Club World Cup in terms of technology and ser- tional players and coaches like the same training facility and the tournament. The compact Litmanen also learned their success in the AFC Asian for the first time – something vices available in the venue, him. Xavi has been one of the be close to the stadium. They nature of the event also means about Qatar 2022 legacy plans Cup earlier this year. Litmanen sees as the ideal prep- which will host matches up to greatest players of his time. He won’t have to change their pro- fans will have plenty of time to during his visit, including de- “Qatar has been really good aration for 2022. the quarter-finals stage dur- can do so much for young play- gramme because of anything enjoy all the attractions Qatar tails about the modular stadi- lately, not only in the last couple “It’s a good test for the or- ing 2022. He also met with SC ers,” he concluded. Qatar finish third in ICC Sagbo brace seals first win of the season CWC Challenge League as Umm Salal edge newboys Al Wakrah TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK highest run-makers. Deitz DOHA top-scored in the match with 50, including three fours, shot that went straight to QATAR beat Vanuatu by five while Rasu chipped in with Al Wakrah miss Umm Salal goalkeeper Yazan runs on the Duckworth and 32 in 79 balls. Naim was only the beginning Lewis method and finished Obed and Nalin Nipiko penalty in second of a wave of attacks. third in the ICC World Cup came up with 28 and 23 to half after VAR The Blue Waves equalised Challenge League Group A get their team tantalisingly before long, with Uvini head- in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia closer to the target. intervention ing in Cristian Ceballos cross on Thursday. Pace bowler Gayan from the left. Batting first, Qatar were Munaweera, who was de- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Mohamed Benyettou then boosted by skipper Iqbal clared the man of the match, DOHA headed wide off a cross from Hussain Chaudhry (39 in 36 had a fine spell in which he Ousmane Coulibaly before balls with one six and five picked four for 52. Kamran YANNICK Sagbo netted both Ceballos’ left-footed shot went fours) and Mohammed Ri- Khan claimed two wickets goals for Umm Salal in their inches wide of the target. zlan (39 in 76 balls with five for four runs in one over, 2-1 victory over Al Wakrah Al Wakrah earned a penalty boundaries) to 185 all out in while Mohammed Nadeem at the Al Arabi Stadium on through VAR in the 71st minute 49.1 overs. had two for 21. Thursday. after Joao Bruno fouled Beny- Other useful contributors Despite the win, Qatar The Ivorian striker found ettou while chasing an aerial for Qatar were opener Kam- had to be satisfied with the the mark in the ninth and ball. However, the Algerian, ran Khan, who hit 31 off 45 third place as Singapore 79th minutes as the Barzan’s who took the shot himself, hit balls and Khurram Shahzad pulled off an upset four-run Falcons recorded their first straight to the goalkeeper and (22 off 49 balls). victory over Canada in other win of the 2019/20 season. Al hit the rebound over. Simpson Obed and Apo- match. Wakrah Captain Bruno Uvini Afterwards, Umm Salal linaire Stephen shared six This win also came scored for the Blue Waves in Umm Salal Ivorian striker Yannick Sagbo (right) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Al Wak- found their winning goal, wickets and Jelany Chilia got through the D/L method as the 52nd minute. rah during their QNB Stars League match at the Al Arabi Stadium on Thursday. with the maker and taker be- two for 18. Canada could manage only Al Wakrah rued a missed ing the same as in the first During the chase, Vanua- 191, while chasing a 196-run penalty in the second half ing them in the game late in home a Murad Naji cross from only worthwhile effort for Al goal. Sagbo came up with a tu had a revised target of 177 target in 34 overs. Singa- which could have changed the the second half. the right. Wakrah made in the first half. diving header off a Murad in 44 overs. But they were pore, batting first, had got dimension of tie, while Umm Umm Salal were on the at- At the other end, Ismail Al Wakrah were a rejuve- Naji corner, beating Saoud al restricted to 171. Shane De- 245, which was reduced due Salal had mainly goalkeeper tack from start and they duly Mahmoud’s long-range shot nated lot in the second half. Khater to relieve some pres- itz and Joshua Rasu were the to rain. Yazan Naim to thank for keep- took the lead as Sagbo placed that went over the bar was the Substitute Khalid Muneer’s sure off coach Raul Caneda.

FIFA sending Overdrive Racing & Toyota Gazoo Racing delegation to ensure Iran to field blockbuster team at Morocco Rally allows women feature Toyota Gazoo Racing Standings Rally and he teams up with into stadium Thrilling battle branding. Attiyah teams up Gilles Pillot in a second car. with French co-driver Matthieu FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Dutchman Erik van Loon lines AFP between Attiyah, Baumel to head the entry, the Rallies – standings after round 3: up with Frenchman Sebastien ZURICH Peterhansel Qatari knowing that outright 1. Nasser bin Saleh al Attiyah Delaunay in the third Hilux victory would give him the FIA and the Russian duo of Vik- FIFA will send a delegation (QAT) 60pts on cards; F1 star World Cup title for the fifth tor Khoroshavtsev and Anton to Tehran to make sure wom- time since his maiden success 2. Stephane Peterhansel (FRA) Nikolaev crew the fourth Over- en fans are admitted to the Alonso also in 2008. So far this season, At- 51pts drive car. World Cup qualifying match in fray tiyah has taken wins in Qatar 3. Reinaldo Varela (BRA) 35pts Pre-rally formalities will between Iran and Cambodia and , but did not 4. Yazeed al Rajhi (SAU) 27pts take place in the town of Fes on October 10. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK take part in the Abu Dhabi De- 5. Vladimir Vasilyev (RUS) 24pts before the start podium at Former French World Cup DOHA sert Challenge. 6. Khalid al Qassimi (ARE) 21pts 15.00hrs on October 4 at the winner Youri Djorkaeff told Attiyah has pulled off five 7. Casey Currie (USA) 17pts Fes stadium. The event then AFP on Thursday that he would OVERDRIVE Racing and Toy- successive victories in Moroc- transfers to the desert with the be part of the delegation. ota Gazoo Racing South Africa co. He said: “Morocco is one of opening leg on October 5 of- “Iran is a hot topic and I am will field one of their strong- my favourite rallies and it takes been entered by Overdrive Rac- fering two selective sections of organising myself to be there est ever line-ups for the Rally on even more importance this ing with several customers also 103.46km and 225.70km en on October 10,” Djorkaeff said. of Morocco, the final round of time. This rally will decide the running the V8-engined ma- route to the bivouac in Erfoud. It was his first interview the FIA World Cup for Cross- FIA World Cup and a season of chines. Yazeed al Rajhi could Day two of competition on since his appointment a week Country Rallies, on October 3 work, while we also carry out a Nasser bin Saleh al Attiyah faces a tough field at the Morocco Rally. still finish as runner-up in the October 6 loops through the ago as Chief Executive Of- to 9. big desert test with the cars for FIA World Cup with victory deserts around Erfoud and of- ficer of the FIFA Foundation, The joint team is planning the Dakar Rally.” South Africa Cross-Country se- up with Belgian Tom Colsoul, in Morocco and other results fers a competitive section of whose objectives include mak- to run eight Toyota Hiluxes in The other three Toyota Ga- ries in mid-September. the defending FIA World Cup going his way. The Saudi will 386.49km. Three timed stages ing football more accessible to the demanding five-day desert zoo Racing South Africa cars The experienced De Villiers champion co-driver. be keen to gain as many kilo- of 79.80km, 210.80km and women in the Middle East. finale to the FIA World Cup, will be in the hands of former finished ninth at the Dakar Ral- Alonso will be relying heav- metres behind the wheel of his 72.38km are planned for an- The presence of a delega- which will also see the team’s Dakar winner Giniel de Vil- ly earlier this year, but has a run ily on the experience of his co- Toyota before the Dakar heads other loop of Erfoud on Octo- tion is important “to show that Nasser bin Saleh al Attiyah take liers, Dutchman Bernhard Ten of consistent podium finishes driver Marc Coma for a first to his homeland in January ber 7 and day four features an- FIFA intervened there with a nine-point lead in the cham- Brinke and two-time FIA For- and is a three-time former win- real taste of competition in the 2020. With usual co-driver other Erfoud loop of 408.53km conviction,” said the former pionship to a final event show- mula One World Champion ner of the Rally of Morocco. He Moroccan dunes. Coma was a Dirk von Zitzewitz sidelined on October 8. The final selec- midfielder. down with Dakar legend and Fernando Alonso, who makes teams up with Spaniard Alex five-time winner of the Dakar through injury, Ulsterman Mi- tive section of 168.47km passes On Sunday, Gianni Infan- three-time Morocco winner his debut on a full FIA event Haro. Rally on two wheels and was, chael Orr steps into the breach between Erfoud and the finish tino, president of the govern- Stéphane Peterhansel for the after recent testing in Poland, Ten Brinke was the win- until recently, working with the to navigate the Riyadh driver. in Fes on October 9. ing body of world football, FIA World Cup title, according South Africa and Qatar and ner of the Moroccan event with ASO to organise the route for Frenchman Ronan Chabot In a total route of said he had been “assured” by to reports from Fes, Morocco. an appearance in the Lichten- Attiyah’s co-driver Baumel in the Dakar Rally. finished 10th overall with Over- 2,435.47km, 1,655.43km will Iran that women could attend Four of the Hiluxes will berg 400, the fifth round of the 2011. On this occasion he lines Four further Toyotas have drive Racing at the 2019 Dakar be timed against the clock. the match. 16 Friday, September 27, 2019 The Last Word FM meets several officials and ministers in New York QNA NEW YORK

THE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Af- fairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani met on Thursday with the UN Spe- cial Coordinator for the Mid- dle East Peace Process Nikolay Mladenov, on the sidelines of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. During the meet- ing, they reviewed cooperation between the State of Qatar and the UN and topics of common interest. The Minister of Foreign Affairs also met Norway’s sioner for Migration, Home Foreign Minister of Pakistan special envoy for the Middle Affairs and Citizenship Dimi- Shah Mahmood Qureshi and East peace process Tor Wen- tris Avramopoulos; Foreign Foreign Minister of Swit- nesland and reviewed with Minister of Russia Sergey zerland Ignazio Cassis. The him ways to promote coop- Lavrov; Foreign Minister meetings dealt with bilateral eration and a number of re- of Argentina Jorge Faurie; relations and means to bol- gional topics. Lebanon’s Minister of For- ster them in addition to a Furthermore, Sheikh Mo- eign Affairs and Emigrants number of regional and in- hammed held meetings with Gebran Bassil; Norway For- ternational issues of common European Union’s Commis- eign Minister Ine Eriksen; concern. HMC ready to manage medical cases at IAAF Italian minister opens Casa Atletica Doha worlds event CATHERINE W GICHUKI Italiana dedicated for Doha worlds DOHA The centre to bring a piece of Italian culture to Qatar by showcasing the country’s design, music, cuisine etc WITH IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 AILYN AGONIA cept of ‘Made in Italy’ around kicking off on Friday, Hamad DOHA the sports sector.” Medical Corporation (HMC) Spadafora also men- has announced that it is well ITALY’S newly-appointed tioned that he will meet his prepared to handle any medical Minister of Sports & Youth Qatari counterpart on Friday cases and emergencies that may Policies HE Vincenzo Spada- as a follow up to an MoU that happen during the major event. nicheto tackle the cases on the fora led the opening of Casa was signed last year during The championships will spot.” Atletica Italiana, the Italian the official visit of HH the continue until October 6 at According to him, their team centre for the World Athlet- Amir of Qatar to . He Khalifa International Stadium. also includes the Ambulance ics Championships, on the said, “I am sure it will be an Marathons will be held at the Service which will transport the 29th Floor of W Hotel Doha occasion to develop new co- Corniche. cases to the Trauma and Emer- on Thursday. operation and synergy in this Describing HMC as one of gency Center. The official was joined field for our countries.” the main partners in the event, The new Trauma and Emer- by President of Federazione Meanwhile, Ambassador Deputy Chairman, Corporate gency Center is the largest in Italiana di Atletica Leggera Salzano underlined the im- Emergency Department, Dr the region and is a significant Alfio Giomi and Italian Am- portance of Spadafora’s at- Aftab Mohammad Azad said, expansion of trauma and emer- bassador to Qatar HE Pas- tending the event. He said, “We started preparing for the gency services in Qatar. In ad- quale Salzano. “It’s quite important particu- event long back by doing a test dition to a new Emergency De- Casa Atletica has always larly for us here in Qatar to event to make sure that our partment, it also offers trauma, been the reference point for have his presence, because team is prepared to receive and urgent and critical care services the Italian sporting, media, Qatar attaches great impor- manage medical cases from and features a dedicated ramp and cultural world during the tance to sports. Qatar focuses games.” for ambulance arrivals at Ham- World Athletics Champion- on sport as a tool to help peo- According to him, they ad General Hospital (HGH). ships. This year, through the (From left) President of Federazione Italiana di Atletica Leggera Alfio Giomi, Italian Minister of Sports & ple, especially the youth, de- have a dedicated team and VIP The facility also benefits efforts of the Embassy of Italy Youth Policies HE Vincenzo Spadafora and Italian Ambassador to Qatar HE Pasquale Salzano. velop in a healthy way.” protocol which is specialised to from five trauma and emergency in Doha, it will bring a piece Casa Atletica will be the receive such cases 24/7 during rooms which are fully equipped of the Italian culture to the on bilateral relationship be- does only put emphasis on venue for all the press con- this period. “We are ready to to be converted into mini oper- country by showcasing Italian Casa Atletica has always tween our two countries in traditions and culture, but ferences of the Italian team, provide excellent medical care ating theatres in the event of a design, music, cuisine etc. been the reference point for this field. I look forward to is also a leading factor that and the Italian Athletics Fed- to all patients coming through mass casualty incident or an ac- Addressing the press the Italian sporting, media, greater cooperation. I am catalyses opportunities for eration web TV, which will this protocol as VIP patients. cident requiring immediate sur- conference held on the oc- and cultural world during new to this position as a min- business and industrial sec- broadcast daily: talk show, They will get the required medi- gical intervention. Patients can casion, Spadafora expressed the World Athletics ister, but I am really appreci- tors. We should have the pri- interviews and behind the cal care in timely and efficient then be rapidly and seamlessly his delight over attending the ating the fact that we are so vate sector to develop around scenes actions. Casa Atleti- manner.” transferred from there to the major sports event in Qatar, Championships. much involved in sports and this sector and we, as a gov- ca hosts Atletica TV (www. Dr Azad added, “Our team, Trauma or Surgical Intensive which is his first participa- in youth development”, the ernment, should support it Atletica.tv), a press room, a including specialised medical Care Units as well as the operat- tion after assuming his post field of sports. minister said. because there are so many room for press conferences, unit with high-level staff and ing theatres at HGH via the link two weeks ago. He lauded “Qatar is a nation that He added: “Sports is an things that we should do to- a restaurant, the Asics head- equipment,will be at Doha Cor- bridge on the first floor. Qatar’s high regard in the puts emphasis on sports and extraordinary world that gether to integrate the con- quarter and much more. Security arrangements for World Athletics Championships 2019 completed, says MoI TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Doha

All the necessary prepara- tions to secure the hosting of World Athletics Champion- ship Doha 2019 in Qatar have been made, Captain Burhan- Saleh al Turki, asst. head of the Security Committee of the championship and director of security at Khalifa Interna- MoI to hold array of cultural events tional Stadium has said. Capt Turki said that all the units of the Security Commit- on sidelines of Doha worlds 2019 tee are fully and professionally ready to secure the champion- the stadium where the secu- tute, said: “We will be working TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK of Asian Town Cricket Stadium Al Fazaa Police, Community Po- ships and the public who will rity inspections will take place. for the security and safety of all DOHA in multiple Asian languages, licing Department, Search and be attending the events. The seats have been arranged female athletes as well as lo- including Hindi, Bangladeshi, Follow-up Department, Human He added that the commit- according to the gates and cal and international visitors. AS the IAAF World Athletics Nepalese, Malayalam, Urdu, Rights and Public Relations tee has made sure to secure ticket numbers to avoid incon- Right from receiving female Championships Doha 2019 Tamil and Sinhalese. Department, as well as Cyber the stadium premises and out- venience to the audience. delegations to organising their is set to kick off on Friday, the Qatar-based artistes of dif- Crimes and Drugs Prevention side, while implementing an There will be volunteers visits across Qatar, we will be Ministry of Interior has or- ferent nationalities will also be departments at both venues. elaborate traffic plan before to assist people inside the taking care of everything.” ganised many cultural perfor- able to display their talents at The Ministry of Interior and during the tournament stadium. Meanwhile, he has Nuaimi also mentioned mances and safety and security the two mega events. aims to reach out to the expa- to facilitate smooth holding of urged the audience to not to their successful experience awareness programmes, on the The Barwa Workers Rec- triate communities through the the championship. carry prohibited items such as during the Asian Games. sidelines of the mega event, for reation Complex in Al Khor event and raise their awareness Capt Turki added further crackers, glass bottles, small Regarding the training of expatriate workers. will also host an array of cul- of various issues related to their that advanced security plans strollers, sharp tools, pets and the women units, Major Raw- The musical events will be tural shows and musical perfor- daily life in Qatar. are in place to guarantee secu- According to Capt Turki, other solid objects that may da Masoud al Abdullah, the held at Asian Town in Indus- mances by Asian communities. The Public Relations De- rity of the stadium and scores stage-wise entry of visitors to cause harm to the stadium. commander of the women’s trial Area, Doha, and Al Khor The events will feature musical, partment of the Ministry of of visitors to attend the much- the stadium has been planned The Women Police of the security company at Lekhwiya, Barwa Workers’ Recreation folkloric and traditional shows. Interior urges the community awaited championship. to ensure security and safety MoI and Lekhwiya will play said that in coordination with Complex, on Friday from 5pm Besides, these cultural members and employees of There is also the National of all. The visitors will be re- vital role during the champi- the Police Training Institute, to 10pm. events safety and security companies to attend the events Command Center (NCC) to quired to be at the seven large onship. a professional programme for Indian and Bangladeshi ar- awareness programmes will be in Doha and Al Khor for which monitor security arrange- tents first, two hours before According to Major Khol- military personnel has been tistes accompanied by orches- organised by different depart- the entry is completely free and ments and to remain in con- the event. Set up adjacent to oud Anbar al Nuaimi, head of developed to enhance their tra teams will perform on a big ments of the Ministry of Interi- there are also prizes for the au- stant touch with each security the entrance gates, these tents the Women Police department skills in communication, plan- stage raised in the parking area or such as Traffic, Civil Defence, dience through draw. units at the venue. lead to the 28 gates opening to at the Police Training Insti- ning and organisation.