Delighted Jurgen Klopp wants more from champions Liverpool FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2020 PAGE 10 Al Arabi coach Hallgrimsson excited on season restart

between them and the rel- Al Rayyan still in QSL, Aspetar egation zone. They however sign agreement face a tough challenge against the hunt for title an Al Rayyan side with a lot DOHA: to prove in the remaining AYENI OLUSEGUN (QSL) signed a cooperation games of the season especially DOHA agreement with Aspetar Hos- with the unceremonious de- pital to be its of cial medical parture of talismanic AL Gharafa and Al Arabi kick partner in order to ensure Rodrigo Tabata. off the QNB Stars League strong and constructive part- Four points behind leaders restart at the Al Janoub Sta- nership. The agreement aims Al Duhail, The Lions’ coach dium on Friday. The league to reinforce aspects of co-oper- Diego Aguirre said his team is had been on hiatus for just ation and joint efforts and take focused on winning their next over four months due to the advantage of both entities’ match and not worried about coronavirus pandemic. Also capabilities to achieve com- the competition around them. on Friday, second-placed Al mon goals and ambitions. QSL “I’m very happy with our Rayyan will hope to pick up CEO Hani Taleb Ballan said: foreign players because they maximum points to keep the “We’re pleased to sign this are all good players. Whatever pressure on leaders Al Duhail agreement with an institution happens with other teams is when they take on Qatar SC. that has an active and vital not our problem. We have to Ahead of the match against role in sports medicine not focus on our team and not fourth-placed Al Gharafa, only in Qatar, but around the what happens with others. We Al Arabi coach Heimir Hall- world. Aspetar Hospital is one can still win the league and the grimsson said, “It is really of the most important sports players are ready to play. good to be back. It was a dif- medicine facilities regionally Our opponents are strong ficult period for everyone, we and globally, and we’re proud and we need to win to keep are happy with the return of of its vital role.” (QNA) the pressure on the title. We football action. First of all, we think it’s possible to still win would like to thank all those the league so we need to start who made it happen.” Today’s matches with a win over Qatar SC,” the The Icelandic coach has Argentine, in his second spell seen his side suffer from in- Al Gharafa vs Al Arabi at the club, said. consistent performances af- (at Al Janoub) 4:45pm On Tabata’s departure, he ter a good start to the season. said, “Tabata is one of the best The Dream Team were on Qatar SC vs Al Rayyan players and if he decides to go, a miserable run off form prior (at Al Sadd Stadium) 7pm we have to respect that. He’s a to the lockdown having just nice person and is very profes- a win and three draws from sional so I wish him the best.” their last five matches, in- cluding a disappointing draw QNB Stars League standings at bottom side Al Shahania. “I think we have many Al Gharafa players during a training session on Thursday evening. Pos Club Matches Won Lost Draw GF GA GD Points players who have benefited 1. Al Duhail 17 13 1 3 33 14 19 42 from this break. We have tunately we practised closer portance and can be seen as 2. Al Rayyan 17 11 1 5 34 14 20 38 achieved a good level before to the normal way during the a six-point game, because the break and have performed Al Arabi coach Heimir Hallgrimsson on Thursday, the eve of QSL restart. past three weeks. It is not the opponents are behind us 3. Al Sadd 17 10 5 2 45 27 18 32 well in many matches. We easy to say the current level in the fifth position with 24 4. Al Gharafa 17 8 5 4 29 24 5 28 have young players who need in the table, where Al Arabi top three. Sofia Hanni has of readiness because we have points in the table. I hope we 5. Al Arabi 17 6 5 6 27 24 3 24 time to progress so we can are fifth with 24 points and been impressive for the Chee- not played for a long time, will be at our best and give 6. Al Sailiya 17 7 8 2 19 22 -3 23 focus on their development. Al Gharafa fourth with 28 tahs this season but will miss but we played some friendly our maximum efforts to win,” We have players who train so points. So we have to work the restart alongside fellow matches to check the level the Serbian added. 7. Al Wakrah 17 5 8 4 24 27 -3 19 hard as well and I am excited to achieve victory in this Algerian Adlene Guedioura. we have reached,” Salvisa 8. Al Ahli 17 5 8 4 22 29 -7 19 to see how they will be when match,” Hallgrimsson added. “We had almost four- Jokanovic said. QATAR SC VS AL RAYYAN 9. Qatar SC 17 4 8 5 16 22 -6 17 they are back in action. Al Gharafa though will and-a-half months without “All matches will be cru- In the other match, a win for 10. Al Khor 17 3 9 5 19 27 -8 14 “It is the season’s game hope Jonathan Kodjia repli- playing an official match. cial. After facing Al Arabi, we ninth placed Qatar SC at the 11 . Umm Salal 17 3 9 5 15 33 -18 14 because of the difference in cates his form in January as After that, we started some will have four other games. Al Sadd Stadium, will see points between both teams they seek to break into the individual exercises and for- Al Arabi match has great im- them further extend the gap 12 . Al Shahania 17 1 9 7 17 37 -20 10 AFC president hails unity and solidarity of Asian football family

In the first ever AFC Executive Committee meeting held online, the AFC president Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa reflected on the fact that Asia will now be the focus of world football in the coming years: “Asia can look forward to hosting not only the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022 but the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2023 and the FIFA Club World Cup in China in the near future.”

AFC to be the first cross-Confeder- KUALA LUMPUR ation hosts of any FIFA com- petition – the FIFA Women’s SHAIKH Salman bin Ebrahim World Cup in 2023. Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Shaikh Salman said: “It Confederation (AFC) President, was a historic bid but most on Thursday acknowledged the importantly it was the strong- solidarity and unity which has est bid. The FIFA Evaluation not only allowed the AFC to be- Report scored it 4.1 out of 5 gin the recovery from the COV- and Colombia 2.8. If we are ID-19 pandemic but also deliver to commission these reports, more global events to Asia. then the Council, I felt, was In the first ever AFC Ex- duty bound to follow the rec- ecutive Committee meeting to ommendations. be held online, Shaikh Salman “I am delighted that CAF praised all the Member Asso- and CONCACAF – as well as ciations for the way that they the FIFA President – joined had contributed to the health with all the AFC and OFC FIFA and wellbeing of their commu- Council Members in uphold- nities during the recent crisis. ing that belief and voting for AFC president Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa (top left), on Thursday, praised all the Member Associations for the way they contributed to the health and wellbeing of their He said: “On behalf of the Australia/New Zealand. Con- communities during the recent coronavirus crisis. Asian football family, I thank gratulations to FFA and to all you all for the work of your initi- those involved. I am sure that our gratitude to both FFA and Cup in the People’s Republic 2021 in Qatar as part of prepa- club and national team – would the interest registered in the atives and the work of your MAs the FIFA Women’s World Cup JFA.” The AFC President also of China in the near future. rations for the FIFA World Cup be completed in 2020 – where MENA broadcast rights.” on behalf of your communities in 2023 will be the greatest yet. reflected on the fact that Asia “Then next year Asia will Qatar 2022. The focus of world safe to do so. The AFC Presi- The AFC will also establish during this troubled time.” “But while congratulating will now be the focus of world welcome not only the Olympic football will be on Asia and I dent thanked the Member As- a working group to preserve The AFC President was FFA we must also personally football in the coming years: football tournament in Tokyo know that we can deliver.” sociations which have offered and protect the Confedera- joined by the Executive Com- thank Kohzo Tashima and the “Asia can look forward to host- but the FIFA Women’s U-17 Finally, while accepting the to host centralised groups. tion’s Commercial Rights. mittee in offering his congrat- Japan FA for their outstand- ing not only the FIFA World World Cup in India and the economic as well as medical is- Shaikh Salman added: Pursuant to Article 26(2) of ulations to the Football Fed- ing act of solidarity, sports- Cup in Qatar in 2022 but the FIFA U-20 World Cup in In- sues faced at this time, the Ex- “Like so many industries, the AFC Statutes (Edition 2019) eration Australia (FFA) on the manship and fair-play to en- FIFA Women’s World Cup in donesia and not forgetting the ecutive Committee expressed football has faced some chal- the Executive Committee agreed success of their joint bid with sure a success for the AFC/ Australia and New Zealand in FIFA supported Pan-Arab tour- their confidence that the re- lenging times but there is en- that 30th AFC Congress should New Zealand Football (NZF) OFC bid. So, we should show 2023 and the FIFA Club World nament to be held in December maining AFC competitions – couraging news as we review be held on December 9, 2020. 10 Friday, July 24, 2020 Sports Arrests made in Liverpool, Delighted Klopp wants Leeds after fans gather to celebrate trophy lifts

AFP bers gathered at the city’s Pier even more from Liverpool LONDON Head the following night, where police reported violent A total of 13 arrests were made confrontations. Coach says the in Liverpool and Leeds as thou- “Officers made a total of sands of fans gathered outside nine arrests outside Anfield others won’t sleep stadiums on Wednesday night last night for affray, assault, to celebrate their clubs’ title tri- people who were drunk and AFP umphs despite warnings to stay disorderly and drug-driving,” LIVERPOOL at home. added Perischine. Merseyside Police intro- Leeds defended the club’s LIVERPOOL manager Jurgen duced a 48-hour dispersal zone decision for players to parade Klopp believes his side will around Liverpool’s Anfield sta- the Championship trophy in an need to keep improving to dium during the club’s match open-top bus at Elland Road af- hold off the chasing pack next against Chelsea. ter their 4-0 win over Charlton season after lifting the Premier Nine arrests were made as on Wednesday. League trophy. large numbers congregated out- In a repeat of scenes out- The Reds clinched the ti- side the Kop end, where Liver- side Elland Road when pro- tle last month, but finally got pool lifted the motion back to the Premier their hands on the silverware trophy after a 5-3 victory. League for the first time in 16 after a 5-3 win over Chelsea on Ahead of the match in Liv- years was confirmed on Fri- Wednesday. erpool, the club, council, police day, thousands of supporters Chelsea have already and supporters’ group Spirit of gathered to celebrate. strengthened ahead of next sea- Shankly had urged people to Four arrests were made and son with the signings of a long- celebrate from their homes due a police officer suffered minor term Liverpool target Timo to ongoing concerns over the injuries. Werner and Hakim Ziyech. spread of coronavirus. Fans were then joined by Klopp also expects Man- “Although the numbers who the players on the bus after their chester City and Manchester gathered last night could have pitchside trophy presentation United to bolster their squads. Liverpool’s English mid elder and captain Jordan Henderson (centre) lifts the Premier League trophy during the presentation following the been significantly higher, it is had concluded. But the German believes English Premier League match against Chelsea at An eld in Liverpool, England, on Wednesday. (AFP) still disappointing that people “Following consultation there is still improvement for did not listen to requests from with the SAG (Safety Advi- his players to make despite the honour of becoming the be a big challenge for us. But of fireworks lit by fans outside But it is at the other end ourselves, Liverpool Football sory Group) and (Leeds City) becoming English, European first Liverpool player to lift the I thought tonight we showed the ground. Lampard clearly has to find Club and Liverpool City Council Council, Leeds United ar- and world champions over the Premier League trophy and the mentality to come and per- On the field, Klopp’s men solutions as they completed not to gather in large numbers ranged for a bus to be parked past 14 months. the Reds’ captain believes the form again and get the result ensured a memorable night an entire league season with because of the risks still posed outside the East Stand recep- “We should not stop, we manner of victory over a Chel- we did.” was accompanied by a positive just one clean sheet away from by COVID-19,” said Merseyside tion as a contingency to assist have internal challenges to im- sea side, who needed a result The Reds sealed a first top- result after just two wins in home and have now conceded police assistant chief constable dispersal should a crowd con- prove,” said Klopp. to confirm their place in the flight title for 30 years five previous games since they 54 times in the Premier League Natalie Perischine. gregate at Elland Road, de- “We have the chance to Champions League next sea- last month, but had to clinched the title. this season. Thousands of supporters spite a month-long campaign make another step, son, bodes well for what can be wait until after a thrill- And the German again Liverpool were 3-0 up also celebrated outside Anfield from the club and supporter but we have to be- achieved next season. ing 5-3 win over Chel- promised the fans a proper inside 43 minutes as sweet last month when the team’s groups to encourage support- cause the others “It’s been a journey and to sea in their final home party with a parade planned strikes from Naby Keita, first top-flight title in 30 years ers to stay at home,” said a will not sleep. finish it off like this is really game of the season to through the city once restric- Trent Alexander-Arnold and was confirmed and huge num- club spokesman. “Chelsea is such special,” said Henderson. lift the Premier League tions are lifted. Georginio Wijnaldum gave a talented team, we “After this, next season trophy for the first time. “You have to prepare for Chelsea a mountain to climb. had to bring every- is going to “You make the best a party,” he added. “When I They nearly did so even thing on the pitch of what you can,” Klopp don’t know, when this virus is after Roberto Firmino scored tonight. Man Utd, told Sky Sports. “Today gone then we will have a party his first league goal at Anfield Man City (will con- our families are allowed to all together.” all season restored Liver- tend), there are no be there which is incredible. The result had far bigger pool’s three-goal cushion to guarantees for any- It means the world to me. consequences for Chelsea as cancel out ’s thing, but we will try.” “Everything would be bet- they slip to fourth and leaves strike just before half-time Liverpool also beat ter with fans but for months Frank Lampard’s men still for the visitors. Chelsea to lift the UEFA we knew that would be im- needing a point at home to Christian Pulisic was sur- Super Cup at the start of the possible. A few months ago I Wolves at Stamford Bridge on prisingly left on the bench by season to go with the Premier thought it was impossible that Sunday to secure a place in the Lampard from the start and he League, Champions League we play football. Champions League. changed the came after he was and Club World Cup and “I couldn’t be happier to introduced alongside Tammy Klopp admitted he will take be honest, it would be perfect ‘IN OUR HANDS’ Abraham and Callum Hudson- time for a special momento if the stadium would be full “It’s huge, we know the situa- Odoi. The American skipped after an incredible run of suc- but we cannot change it. What tion,” said Lampard. past four challenges before cess. we tried to do is make it clear “It’s in our hands to get squaring for Abraham and “We are champions of Eng- to the people that we really do a result against a very good then fired powerfully into the land, Europe and the world. it for them. It’s an absolutely Wolves team.” roof of the net with the Liver- We won four trophies, really great moment.” Chelsea have already pool defence all over the place. big ones, so I couldn’t be more Despite pleas for fans to bolstered their attacking op- But Chelsea were undone proud,” he added. stay away on the night Liv- tions for next season with the again at the other end as a blis- “I’m usually not a person erpool finally got their hands signings of Timo Werner and tering break from inside their who needs pictures but I will on the trophy, supporters Hakim Ziyech, while they are own box saw Liverpool surge have a picture with all four tro- Liverpool’s German crowded around the stadium reportedly closing in on a deal forward and Alex Oxlade- phies because it doesn’t hap- manager Jurgen even prior to kick-off, while for the 90-million euro ($103 Chamberlain smashed home pen often, so we should.” Klopp. (AFP) the second half was accompa- million, £81 million) rated Kai Andy Robertson’s cross at the A man climbs up a tree as Liverpool fans celebrate outside An eld in Jordan Henderson had nied by the constant crackling Havertz of Bayer Leverkusen. back post. Liverpool, England, on Wednesday. (AFP) Doumouh Al Bakkar writes Paris Saint-Germain to contest Coupe with new history in Lebanon St Etienne as French football resumes Tomorrow” training course or- ences between taking charge of DPA The national stadium, that St Etienne would be leav- stadiums reopened will hardly ganised by the Lebanese Foot- women’s and men’s games, Al PARIS with its capacity of more ing the same number empty. encourage St Etienne. ball Association. Enthralled Bakkar said: “Women’s match- than 80,000, is likely to “ring When play starts, PSG will PSG have limbered up for from the very start, six years es are different from men’s in COMPETITIVE French pro- hollow,” St Etienne captain be hoping to recover the cup the cup final by visiting defeat, on she remains as passionate terms of level, player expe- fessional football is due to Loic Perrin said in an inter- after a loss on penalties to Sta- ranging from the convincing as ever about the profession. rience and tactics. Football resume on Friday after an en- view with sports newspaper de Rennais in last year’s final to the outright gruesome, on Asked how she went from used to be a men’s sport. They forced break of more than four L’Equipe. ended their four-year run of anyone crossing their path. being a player to a coach and therefore have much more ex- months. As if that wasn’t bad victories. They beat Scottish side finally a referee, Al Bakkar told perience and play many more And it’s with a big match enough, the hardcore ultras The Parisians hold the re- Celtic 4-0 at the Parc des FIFA.com: “I participated in the games, which has an impact on – the final of the Coupe de of both teams have decided to cord of 12 Coupe de France Princes on Tuesday, where “Referees of Tomorrow” course the standard, performance and France, originally scheduled boycott the match rather than victories. The Greens of St they also saw off Belgian sec- in 2014. It was a new challenge playing style. for April 25, when the country see a small proportion of their Etienne have taken the cup ond-division club Waasland- for me in the world of football “This in turn requires was already weeks into a strict members selected to attend. home to the Loire six times, Beveren 7-0 on Friday. They and I wanted to gain new skills. more physical effort, a differ- coronavirus lockdown. Le Parisien reported that but the last was in 1977. also dismembered At that time, I liked the idea of ent way of moving around the Ligue 1 champions Paris PSG was reselling 900 seats The series of friendlies that side Le Havre 9-0 away earlier Doumouh Al Bakkar has made taking charge of games, mak- pitch, and a distinct referee- Saint-Germain, the undis- to its season-ticket holders but has taken place since French this month. history by of ciating several ing sure they ran smoothly, and ing style. I wouldn’t say men’s puted behemoths of French men’s games after becoming developing myself more in the games are more difficult – in football in recent years, take one of the leading referees of world of football.” fact, they’re easier in terms of on St Etienne, who finished women’s football in Lebanon. Al Bakkar enjoyed remark- reading the game – but they fourth-last when the league able success in her new profes- require firm management and was wrapped up early due to AFC sion, going on to officiate the a strong personality.” the virus. BEIRUT Lebanese Women’s Cup final Al Bakkar believes that her The match will be played several times in addition to the success as a referee will moti- in the Stade de France - but it WITH women’s football be- Women’s League final. She also vate other girls to follow suit. looks like the atmosphere is coming increasingly popular refereed matches in the Qualifi- “I support every girl who loves unlikely to match the occasion. in the Arab world, it comes as ers for the AFC U-16 and U-19 football and wants to get into The French government no surprise to see more wom- Women’s Championships and refereeing. I never hesitate to has let sports fans return to en taking up refereeing and the Qualifiers for the Women’s offer help and share my knowl- stadiums, but with a maxi- officiating their games. Olympic Football Tournament, edge and experience with those mum attendance of 5,000. One woman, by the name as well as several women’s I meet to encourage them to fol- Sports Minister Roxana of Doumouh Al Bakkar, has tournaments in West Asia and low the same path.” Maracineanu told newspa- gone a step further step, how- women’s fixtures in Bahrain, Al Bakkar’s success took per Le Parisien on Wednes- ever, making history by of- UAE, Lebanon, and Jordan. on an international dimension day that she wants to boost ficiating several men’s games Al Bakkar’s excellent work when she took part in the Sum- that number. The issue may after becoming one of the earned her an international mer Universiade Chinese Tai- be discussed at a national leading referees of women’s badge in 2016, allowing her to pei 2017. There she officiated defence council meeting on football in Lebanon. become one of most prominent several games in the women’s Friday, the minister said, but Al Bakkar started out as a female referees in Asia. She tournament, including the any decision will be too late player before concentrating then refereed several friendly quarter-final between Canada for the cup final. on coaching. 2014 would be a men’s games in addition to and Brazil, before being chosen The French football fed- turning point in the life of the some second-division fixtures as part of the refereeing team eration has already said that young Lebanese woman after and youth tournaments. for the final between Brazil and no tickets will be on sale to the Paris Saint-Germain’s team players run during a training session at the Stade de France, in Saint-Denis, on she attended a “Referees of Asked about the differ- Japan. (Sources: FIFA.com, AFP) general public. the outskirts of Paris, on Thursday on the eve of the French Cup nal between PSG and Saint-Etienne. (AFP) Sports Friday, July 24, 2020 11

England vs West Indies 3rd and nal Test at Old Trafford from today Archer back for Windies decider as England wait

on Stokes’ bowling tness West Indies right-arm off-break bowler Rahkeem Cornwall.

AFP and make sure he knows we’re MANCHESTER all there for him. No-one should Holder says man mountain go through anything like this.” was recalled England have all six of Rahkeem Cornwall can be Thursday to England’s squad their frontline pacemen avail- for their series decider against able for the series finale. ‘best spinner’ of series the West Indies as they weighed Four of them could play if up whether star all-rounder Stokes, now the world’s num- AFP spinner and no doubt to me he would be fit to bowl ber three ranked Test bats- MANCHESTER would be the best spinner on in the third Test at Old Trafford man, is unfit to bowl, with show in this series. starting on Friday. England having the option to WEST Indies captain Jason “He is always a - Archer returned despite pair veteran duo James An- Holder has backed Rahkeem taking option for us. But not saying he might not play fol- derson and for Cornwall to make more of an only that he brings a bit more lowing racist abuse he re- the first time this series. impact than any England spin- with slip catching and ceived after being left out of “We’ll also have to see ner as the tourists decide wheth- as well – and he brings a lot of the second Test for a breach of where Ben is at because he’s er to select the giant Antiguan control with his art.” coronavirus regulations. still feeling it a little bit in his for the deciding third Test. Concerns have been raised But whether the fast bowl- quad and we need to make sure Cornwall was left on the over how the West Indies’ er is in the same pace attack as he’s fit to bowl,” said Root. sidelines for the first two match- quicks, particularly Shannon Stokes remains to be seen. “He’s definitely okay to es of a three-Test series, with the Gabriel and Alzarri Joseph, Stokes rose to the top of play as a batsman... We’ll see West Indies content to rely on will pull up following England’s the Test all-rounder rankings how he is in the morning and the same pace quartet, backed 113-run win in the second Test on the back of scoring 176 looking at the squad we’ve got up by batting all-rounder Ros- at Old Trafford completed and 78 in England’s plenty of options.” ton Chase’s off-breaks. But with Monday. But batting appears 113-run series-levelling win England can also call upon the campaign all square at 1-1 to be the tourists’ biggest wor- at Old Trafford completed and Sam Cur- heading into Friday’s finale at ry as they go in search of a first Monday. ran, who both played in the Old Trafford, 6ft 6in off-spinner Test series win in England for He also took three second Test – and , Cornwall, who weighs around 32 years that would see them but pulled up midway through rested following the West In- 22 stone, could get his chance retain the . his final over, with England dies’ four-wicket win in the having taken 10 wickets in just It appears their top order captain revealing first Test at Southampton. his second Test against Afghani- will again be given another Thursday that Stokes had suf- A West Indies success in stan in November. chance to score the individual fered a quad injury. the campaign which marks And Holder is confident hundred that has so far eluded Archer, available for se- England’s Ben Stokes during the second Test against the West Indies. England skipper Joe Root said international ’s return Cornwall can out-perform Eng- them this trip, although the likes lection after a disciplinary Stokes is “still feeling it a little bit in his quad and we need to make sure he’s t to bowl”. from the coronavirus lockdown land off-spinner , the of Joshua da Silva, who com- hearing last week, cast doubt would be their first Test series lone specialist slow bowler in piled nearly 200 runs in two over his involvement with a England’s 14-man squad an- following an unauthorised trip on his face. win in England for 32 years. the hosts’ third Test squad. warm-up games, could be pro- Daily Mail column published nounced Thursday, with the home, but later emerged to “He’s bowled the speed of England third Test squad: “If he (Cornwall) does moted from among the reserves. Wednesday. three-match series all square bowl in the nets. light over the last couple of Joe Root (capt), James Ander- come in he is a wicket-taker Shai Hope has long strug- “I need to be 100 percent at 1-1. days in spicy nets so it wasn’t son, Jofra Archer, Dom Bess, and he has proven himself to gled to recapture the form mentally right so that I can Archer, 25, underwent five ‘SPEED OF LIGHT’ much fun for our batters.” Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos be a match winner, not only that saw him score two hun- throw myself into my cricket days of self-isolation in his “I think Jofra will be ready for Turning to the “disgusting” Buttler (wkt), Zak Crawley, Sam at the regional level but in his dreds – his only Test centu- this week,” he wrote. Old Trafford hotel room after it,” Root told reporters. abuse Archer had received on Curran, Ollie Pope, Dom Sibley, last Test match when he got 10 ries – when the West Indies Barbados-born quick breaking the bio-secure regu- “He’s had two good days of social media, Root said: “As a Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes, wickets,” Holder said. defeated England at Head- Archer, however, was back in lations governing the series training and he’s got a smile squad we’ll try to be around him Mark Wood. “I think he is a quality off- ingley three years ago.

Qatar Racing Limited’s Science is A+ ‘Red for Ruth’ Test can work sans spectators: Strauss (PIC: STEVE DAVIES) up under Paul Mulrennan. Royal Guard (GER) (Holy Roman AFP a capacity crowd of 28,500 ‘More need than ever’ Emperor x Relizane), trained by MANCHESTER turn Lord’s red during an Meanwhile donations, an on- Richard Fahey was further three- Ashes Test, with more than line auction and merchandise quarters of a length behind in believes this £550,000 ($701,000) raised profits will all help raise money. third under David Nolan. year’s #RedForRuth initiative by fans inside and far beyond Strauss said he understood Science had nished a very can succeed even though there the ‘Home of Cricket’. But why charities were losing out to close second on his debut, then will be no fans in the ground for Strauss accepted the corona- virus-related causes amid the lined up in the Group 2 Coventry the deciding Test between Eng- virus pandemic left the charity pandemic, but added he hoped Stakes at Royal Ascot where he land and the West Indies at Old facing particular challenges. this year’s event would still help came up the centre of the track, Trafford starting on Friday. “It goes without saying it’s the foundation provide funds but having done too much too After his wife Ruth died going to be different this year, for the training of health care soon weakened at the nish. He from a rare form of lung cancer the world is in a different place England’s James Anderson with professionals in the skills need- SCIENCE (IRE) (No Nay Never x in the British Stallion Studs was back to his best at Catterick affecting non-smokers in 2018, and it’s obviously not going to the #RedForRuth cap. ed to support families facing the Princess Desire) made it third EBF Maiden Stakes over six on Wednesday and will no doubt former England captain Strauss feel quite the same as it did last imminent loss of a parent. time lucky at Catterick, UK on furlongs. He stretched out well head back into Group company established a charity to conduct year but it will hopefully be just everything that’s going on with “We’ve had three or four Wednesday evening in the col- in the nal furlong to pull clear over the summer. research into this type of the as impactful,” said Strauss. the bio-secure bubble.” events either cancelled or ours of Qatar Racing Limited. of his rivals and win by 4¾ Science is by Coolmore disease and to assist families “Hopefully, we can do some- Once again players will postponed, most of the events Trained by Archie Watson lengths. Shesaheart (GB) (Bra- sire No Nay Never and out of facing the death of a parent. thing similar this time around. I wear red caps, with Strauss, that you do require people and ridden by Hollie Doyle, the zen Beau x Shesastar), trained the Danehill mare Princess Last year, the inaugural think we’ll try to be as creative who will be a member of the to be together in a room and bay colt made all the running by Ann Duf eld was the runner- Desire. (TNN) campaign in support of the as we can be. We’re relatively Sky television commentary so that’s not possible now,” Ruth Strauss Foundation saw limited in what we can do given team at Old Trafford. explained Strauss.

QVA 2020-21 calendar Marquez t to ride 48 hours Heavyweight boxing to include several Tyson to make a comeback championships after broken arm surgery at 54 against Roy Jones, 51 QNA AFP News of his intention to try and DOHA JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA (SPAIN) ride broke earlier Thursday when AFP Honda announced that “after a suc- LOS ANGELES QATAR Volleyball Association (QVA) Presi- MOTOGP champion Marc Marquez cessful operation on Tuesday, @Marc- dent, member of the executive office of the will unexpectedly compete in this Marquez93 is heading back to Jerez”, MIKE Tyson, the former world Arab and Asian Associations of the game weekend’s Andalucia Grand Prix af- the scene of his crash in last Sunday’s heavyweight champion who re- Ali bin Ghanem Al Kuwari, confirmed that ter passing a medical check-up on opening Spanish Grand Prix. tired in 2005, said Thursday he the Association’s calendar in the new season Thursday just 48 hours after he un- The sport’s official website Mo- will make a comeback at age 54, 2020-2021 will witness the organisation of derwent surgery on a broken arm. toGP.com lauded his effort as “su- fighting Roy Jones Jr. on Sep- several local and international champion- The Spaniard’s astonishing feat in perhuman”. tember 12 in Los Angeles. ships, the most important of which is Katara defying medical odds which had fore- Marquez had fallen heavily after On his Legends Only Beach Volleyball Championship. cast his earliest return as next month losing control of his bike and sliding League website, Tyson an- Al Kuwari revealed, in a statement that the was announced by his Honda team. across gravel and was taken away nounced the eight-round ex- Qatari Association is planning to host another “Fit to ride,” Honda tweeted, from the track in an ambulance. hibition bout against Jones, a beach volleyball tournament, in addition to alongside a photo of the Spaniard The surgery was carried out in a 51-year-old fighter who briefly organizing a volleyball tournament inside the giving the thumbs up riding pillion hospital in Barcelona where he had held the heavyweight title and halls. He pointed out that Qatar is one of the on a scooter after his medical at the a titanium plate fitted into his right has fought consistently into developed countries in beach volleyball and Jerez circuit. Repsol Honda Team’s Spanish rider arm. His lightning return to the sad- his 50s. its teams were able to achieve great results The six-time elite world cham- Marc Marquez leaves after a medical dle in a bid not miss an opportunity “It’s just going to be amaz- Former world heavyweight cham- at the international level, and the advanced pion was not expected to recover in check-up at the Jerez race track in Jerez to bolster his chances in the title race ing,” Tyson said on a video call pion Mike Tyson during the Mike classification of Qatar teams confirms this. He time until the Czech Grand Prix in de la Frontera on Thursday ahead of the will come as bad news for those chas- on ESPN. Tyson Celebrity Golf Tournament in praised the great work being done inside the August. But the 27-year-old’s single- Andalucia Grand Prix. (AFP) ing the crown he won in 2013, 2014, Tyson shrugged off any no- California in August, 2019. (AFP) executive office of the Arab Volleyball Asso- mindedness in wanting to deny his ri- 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. tion of danger for serious inju- ciation and the great cooperation between the vals a chance to steal an early march “But after what we saw and heard If he clinches a seventh title he will ry for himself or Jones, saying with 47 knockouts. association’s members for the development of in the coronavirus-shortened sea- from Marc and the doctors, who de- draw level with Valentino Rossi, the that California rules will re- Tyson vowed it would be the game in the Arab region. son’s title race looks to have paid off. clared him fit, we came to an under- Italian motorcycling legend who de- quire they both wear headgear competitive rather than for Al Kuwari said that the great support Although Honda later said his standing. He will try on Saturday and fied medical predictions himself when for the fight. show – “we’re showing our provided by Qatar Olympic Committee prospects of being on Sunday’s grid depending on how he is feeling he will competing in the 2017 Aragon Grand “We’re both accomplished skills and fighting” – and said chaired by HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al would hinge on how he came through try to race but we asked him to check Prix 19 days after breaking his leg. But fighters,” Tyson said. “We know he wants to recapture the fear- Thani is the reason behind the successes of Saturday’s practices and qualifying. on Saturday first to really understand former world champion Jorge Lorenzo how to protect ourselves. We’ll some form he once displayed. sport in Qatar. “Originally, clearly Honda’s posi- if he’s capable of doing the distance.” holds the bragging rights on remark- be alright.” “It’s 100% of it looking to QVA President stressed that the Asso- tion was not to run at this race and Puig added that “from last Sun- able returns from injury, lining up in Tyson finished 50-6 with 44 be Mike Tyson in the ring,” ciation always seeks to qualify all volleyball try to run in Brno,” said Honda boss day to today things have gone very the 2013 Assen Grand Prix a mere two knockouts while Jones, who last Tyson said. “I’ve got one speed cadres, especially the field of referees. Alberto Puig. quickly and frankly we are surprised”. days after breaking his collarbone. fought in February 2018, is 66-9 – forward.” 12 Friday, July 24, 2020 The Last Word Qatar Airways to launch tri-weekly ights to Cebu in Philippines today Protective Equipment (PPE) e airline will also resume its for cabin crew and a com- plimentary protective kit China ights with a once weekly and disposable face shields for passengers. Business Guangzhou service on July 26 Class passengers on aircraft equipped with Qsuite can TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK that has never stopped flying enjoy the enhanced privacy DOHA since COVID-19 hit, it has this award-winning business been Qatar Airways’ mission seat provides, including slid- QATAR Airways (QA) is set to take people home safely ing privacy partitions and the to relaunch its flight to Cebu, during the pandemic, and we option to use a ‘Do Not Dis- Philippines, on Friday (July have helped more than two turb (DND)’ indicator. 24). QA will operate three million people get home to Qsuite is available on flights weekly flights to the tropi- their loved ones since Febru- to more than 30 destinations cal island destination in the ary. including London, Paris, and Philippines. “The resumption of Frankfurt. For full details of all Cebu joins Brisbane, Guangzhou passenger ser- the measures that have been im- Australia, and Toronto, Can- vices is one of the significant plemented onboard and in HIA, ada, the new destinations steps taken by Qatar Airways please visit qatarairways.com/ launched by the airline in the to demonstrate our confi- safety. past few months. dence in the gradual recovery By the end of July, Qatar Airways’ network will expand to over 450 weekly ights to more than 70 destinations with the additions of Cebu and To ensure travellers can The national carrier of of the regional travel mar- Guangzhou. plan their travel with peace Qatar will also resume its ket and global connectivity. of mind, the airline has also first China flights, with a once Since the COVID-19 crisis largest and broadest network than 2,500 tonnes of weekly expand to 13 weekly flights, sumed services to in the past extended its booking policies weekly Guangzhou service. started, we have challenged in the region via Hamad In- cargo capacity each way.” including Manila few weeks. to offer even more choices The airline’s mix of modern fu- ourselves to be at the fore- ternational Airport, the best Qatar Airways continues (nine weekly flights), Clark Qatar Airways’ variety to its passengers. The air- el-efficient aircraft has allowed front and combat the effects airport in the Middle East. to lead the recovery of in- (one weekly flight) and Cebu of modern fuel-efficient air- line will allow unlimited date it to continue its global opera- of this global pandemic, by “In addition to scheduled ternational air travel. By the (three weekly flights). craft has meant it can con- changes, and passengers tions with the number of desti- volunteering our services to freighter services, we have end of July, the airline’s net- Cebu is the second larg- tinue flying by offering the can change their destina- nations never falling below 30 deliver worldwide medical also operated a large number work will expand to over 450 est city in the Philippines and right capacity in each market. tion as often as they need if throughout the crisis caused supplies coordinated by Chi- of charters and freight-only weekly flights to more than it is an important economic The airline’s fleet of 49 Air- it is within 5,000 miles of the by the coronavirus pandemic, nese embassies and consu- passenger aircraft to meet 70 destinations with the ad- and trading hub along with bus A350 and 30 Boeing 787 original destination. The air- while the airline continues to lates. With over 40 onward China’s surging demand for ditions of Cebu and Guang- being a popular tourist des- are the ideal choice for the line will not charge any fare add new routes to its network. available connections to Af- imports and exports. With zhou (once weekly flight tination famous for its white most strategically important differences for travel com- Qatar Airways Group rica, Europe and the Middle the resumption of passenger starting July 26). sand beaches, turquoise wa- long-haul routes to the Ameri- pleted before December 31, Chief Executive Akbar Al East, passengers from Cebu flights, we will have 49 flights The national carrier of terfalls and world-renowned cas, Europe and Asia-Pacific 2020, after which fare rules Baker said: “We are delighted and Guangzhou will be able in total, comprising of pas- Qatar last operated flights diving spots. Cebu joins Bali, regions. will apply. All tickets booked to be launching direct service to enjoy the best airline in the senger freighters, belly-hold to Cebu in March, 2012. the Maldives, Tunis and Zan- Qatar Airways’ onboard for travel up to December 31, to Cebu, offering our passen- world and the world’s best cargo flights and freighters The relaunching of flights zibar as some of the popular safety measures for passen- 2020, will be valid for two gers another gateway into the Business Class seat while in and out of Mainland China to Cebu will see the airline’s year round holiday destina- gers and cabin crew include years from the date of issu- Philippines. Being the airline also having access to the each week, providing more network in the Philippines tions, Qatar Airways has re- the provision of Personal ance.

QU & CETL webinar discusses challenges from School timing is from pandemic to language education across world 7:15 am to 12:30 pm Continued from page 1  starting from 7am until TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and help them understand 12pm. DOHA their strengths, as well as the FAWZIA Al Khater and Nama said the ministry areas that must be improved, Omar Al Nama stressed the has included an appendix of QATAR University’s (QU) whether at the level of the cur- importance of the first stage the requirements that pri- Foundation Program (FP) and riculum or the professional in terms of raising aware- vate schools and kindergar- Deanship of General Studies, development.” ness of the mechanisms of tens must adhere to before in collaboration with the Cent- The panellists at the evene attendance during the two the start of the school year, er for Excellence in Teaching were Kashif Raza, lecturer of weeks after the opening of such as providing a perma- and Learning (CETL), recent- English at the FP; Dr Mick schools. ly organised a webinar titled King, chair of Foundation Khater said the approved ‘Language Education during English at the Community plan for the gradual return The plan also included the COVID-19 Pandemic’. College of Qatar; Dr Dudley of government schools in- the school schedule for Language education ex- Reynolds, teaching professor cluded a proposal to alter- classes during the first perts from Qatar, Canada and of English at the Carnegie Mel- nate attendance for students and second phases of the US took part in the dis- lon University Qatar; and Dr and a quota for study mate- the primary, preparatory cussions during the webinar, Shahid Abrar-ul-Hassan, pro- rials for different stages. The and secondary stages which brought together over fessor and course lead at the plan also included the school 150 faculty members from Yorkville University, Canada. schedule for classes during universities and language cen- The questions that were the first and second phases nent nurse in the school and tres across the world. addressed at the webinar in- of the primary, preparatory kindergarten and providing This webinar aimed to ex- cluded: What challenges did and secondary stages. isolation rooms in the event change experiences between the pandemic pose for lan- School timing starts at of any symptoms appear- educational programmes in guage education? What strat- 7:15 am and ends at 12:30 ing on any student or school language teaching and high- egies were/are employed to pm, with six classes per day staff, in addition to provid- light the challenges facing address these challenges? and 45-minute per each ing sufficient sterilisers on language education in light of As many as 150 faculty members from universities and language centres across the world attended the How was/is the transition to class, along with five min- a daily basis and distribut- the COVID-19 outbreak. The webinar. online education? And what utes break time between ing them to all facilities and effects of these challenges, are the future implications of classes. classrooms. contemporary solutions and istrators to address the chal- Husam Aldamen said, “CETL of experiences by the expert current online education at The school day also in- He stressed that at the insights for future language lenges posed by COVID-19. is pleased to forge this im- panelists will be beneficial to classroom, programme and cludes a 25-minute break, start of the school year on education across the globe This webinar is important as portant partnership with the language educators, as well field levels? taking into account the sys- September 1, no one will be were discussed during the ses- it addresses the challenges Deanship for General Studies, as others from various disci- It is worth noting that tem of the school schedule so allowed to enter the build- sion. posed by the pandemic to the via the FP, which is known for plines at Qatar University and the FP, under the Deanship that there are three different ings of private schools and Director of the Founda- language educational process, its exemplary quality of teach- other educational institutions of General Studies at Qatar times for school break to re- kindergartens without com- tion Program Dr Hezam Al including our students in ing and learning. This event worldwide.” University, has launched sev- duce the number of students mitting to applying the pre- Awah said: “FP is keen on dis- terms of language acquisition takes special significance as Head of the Department eral professional development during a given break time. cautionary requirements cussing the initiatives taken and the use of language skills it deals with language educa- of English at FP Dr Mohamed activities for faculty members As for kindergarten, the manual issued by the min- and the strategies employed in elevating their academic tion, which is a field that of- Manasreh said, “Webinars via virtual platforms as a pre- usual daily schedule is ap- istry’s Department of Health by language teachers, course performance.” ten requires constant contact like this enrich the knowl- caution to prevent COVID-19 plied, with working hours and Safety. leads and programme admin- Director of the CETL Dr and engagement. Sharing edge of the faculty members outbreaks. DPS-MIS alumna shares valuable DPS-MIS alumnus explains tips on selecting study streams product creation process TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK to students of alma mater DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Grade IX-XII students joined the PREETHI Allampalli, a batch-2017 man- DOHA programme with enthusiasm, along agement student at IIM Indore, India, re- cently addressed the students of classes X ABHIPRAY Sahoo (batch 2012), a Sen- with their teachers. The first-hand and XII of the DPS–Modern Indian School ior Embedded Algorithm Engineer from experience gave them insight into (DPS-MIS), her alma mater, on choosing California, recently joined his alma how entrepreneurs work various streams for future studies. mater, DPS-MIS, in an interactive pro- During the talk, titled ‘Breaking the gramme titled ‘How Great Products Get Myth’ and held via Zoom application, Built’, via zoom. sion in an engaging and relatable way Preethi gave insights into how students Grade IX-XII students joined the that kept students listening. He con- can avoid confusion and decide the prefer - programme with enthusiasm, along with cluded by providing the students with able stream by having a vision and com - their teachers. The first-hand experience his contact details in case they were cu- paring the pros and cons of each stream. gave them insight into how entrepreneurs rious about his work. Overall, it was a She also shared some common statements work. His presentation brought to light the great experience for both students and that may come across about the commerce importance of teamwork, networking and alumnus, and an evening of learning for stream. She explained the role of extra and customer focus in the product creation all participants. co-curricular activities and about the inte - process. Students have had the opportu- The Alumni Talk was organised with grated programme in management at IIM nity to ask him questions after the session the aim of providing a platform for the Indore. cipal Asna Nafees talked about how the tween alumni and the current students via about his experience as an entrepreneur. exchange of ideas and thoughts between During the programme, DPS-MIS Prin - enriching event could bridge the gap be - sharing knowledge and experiences. Abhipray Sahoo delivered the ses- peers.