Toyota’s Attiyah fends off fierce Mini challenge to win Hail Baja I SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2020 PAGE 14 DOHA BOLSTereD BY WORLD-CLAss PARTners FOR 2030 AsIAN GAmeS BID TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA DOHA’S bid for the 2030 Asian Games has been boosted by support from world- leading international partners including: Qatar Airways, beIN, Qatar Foundation, Aspire Academy, and Ooredoo each of which have fully committed to help Doha 2030 deliver the most spectacular and engaging Asian Games. The globally-recognised organiza- tions bring decades of specialised, best- in-class experience and expertise to Doha 2030 and reinforce the certainty Qatar’s state-of-the-art Aspire Dome multipurpose sports complex. the bid is ready to offer Asia. As a result, Doha 2030 will be able to focus on pro- viding a Games legacy that starts imme- ‘All of Asia will belong diately and benefits all Asian National Olympic Committees (NOCs). Qatar Foundation, which is home to at Doha 2030’ some of the world’s leading educational institutes as well as world-class sporting TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK we also value and recognize facilities, will play a central role in ensur- DOHA all that we can learn from our ing that Doha 2030 pushes boundaries brothers and sisters in the and focuses on bringing benefits to the HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad OCA family. We will take all Asian Olympic family. Al Thani, the Qatar Olympic that on board so that we deliv- Machaille Hassan Al Naimi, Presi- Committee president and er a truly Asian, Asian Games, dent of Community Development, Chairman Doha 2030 Bid where every NOC benefitsand Qatar Foundation, said: “Qatar Foun- Committee, has reached Mus- where we all belong.” dation and Doha 2030 share a com- cat, Sultanate of Oman, ahead Meanwhile, Iran’s canoe- mitment to providing opportunities for of the General Assembly of ing athlete Shahoo Nasseri people within Qatar, across the region, to Aspire from next year onwards so we staging world-class international sports the Olympic Council of Asia and Lebanon’s high jump and beyond to fulfil their potential, and can provide them with the best environ- events to the highest standards and I (OCA). He was received upon athlete Jean-Claude Rabbath a belief in the power of sport to em- ment to train ahead of the Asian Games have no doubt it would host an unforget- arrival by Sayyed Khalid bin have expressed their support power, inspire, and unify. 2030”. table Asian Games in 2030. At beIN we Hamad Al Busaidi, President for Doha 2030 Asian Games “Our support for Doha 2030 – in Qatar Airways Group Chief Execu- are fully prepared to share our expertise of Oman Olympic Committee. bid sharing their fond memo- the form of our knowledge, experience, tive, Akbar Al Baker, said, “Qatar Air- and help Doha 2030 provide an inter- Also arriving in Muscat ries from victorirs at the Doha infrastructure, and ethos as an organi- ways will ensure all of Asia can easily national platform that showcases Asia’s on Saturday was Ahmed Al Asian Games 2006. zation – reflects Qatar Foundation’s travel to Doha 2030. The national car- best athletes to a global audience.” Fahad Al Ahmed Al Sabah, Set to host the FIFA World role in driving innovation and foster- letes. The Aspire Zone Foundation a rier of the State of Qatar is committed Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin President of Olympic Council Cup 2022, Doha and Qatar ing social development through sport tangible legacy product of the Doha to partnering with Doha 2030 to help Mohammed Al Thani, Deputy Group of Asia, for the OCA Execu- has hosted many interna- and education. We are proud to play 2006 Asian Games. deliver one of the most easily accessi- Chief Executive Officerand Chief Ex- tive meetings. tional and world meets since our part in Doha’s bid to host a 2030 Mohammed Khalifa Al Suwaidi, ble Asian Games ever hosted. Prior to ecutive Officer of Ooredoo Qatar at The OCA will announce 2006 including the 2019 FIFA Asian Games that celebrates Asia’s CEO of Aspire Zone Foundation, said: COVID-19, we connected more than 165 leading telecommunications opera- the winning city to host the Club World Cup, the IAAF cultural diversity and leaves a true hu- “At Aspire Zone Foundation we have destinations via our award winning hub, tor Ooredoo, said: “Ooredoo is excited Asian Games in 2030 on De- World Championships, the man and social legacy. Doha 2030 will some of the best venues and sports train- Hamad International Airport. Every by the prospect of working with Doha cember 16. 2015 Men’s Handball World also partner with Qatar Museums to ing and medical facilities in the world year we serve millions of tourists who 2030 to deliver the most technologi- The Doha 2030 Asian Championship, the 2015 AIBA highlight the importance of sport and and we are ready to partner with Doha come to visit Doha for its beautiful beach cally advanced Asian Games in his- Games Bid Committee’s World Boxing Championship, culture and organise associated events 2030 to put these facilities to the ben- resorts, cultural attractions and world- tory. Given the heart of Doha 2030’s twitter handle said, “Every- the 48th Artistic Gymnastics and activations that showcase the cul- efit of Asia’s athletes. Our commitment class sports, business and leisure facili- bid is the desire to connect Asia and one is very excited to have World Championships, the In- ture and traditions of Asia. to developing young athletes is fully ties. For 2030 we are ready to provide bring the continent together through the final chance to explain ternational Handball Federa- The internationally-known Aspire aligned with Doha 2030’s ambition to convenient and high-quality travel for sport, Ooredoo is an ideal partner; we how all of Asia will belong at tion Super Globe and the 2019 Zone Foundation, has state-of-the- help Asia’s NOCs prepare their strong- the OCA family so they can experience are committed to promoting a healthy, Doha 2030.” ANOC World Beach Games. art sports venues and through Aspire est ever Asian Games teams. As part of the magic of an Asian Games in one of active lifestyle for all as part of our Having hosted a highly Doha 2030 CEO and Academy is dedicated to the develop- the Doha 2030’s legacy programme we the world’s most welcoming cities.” corporate social responsibility strat- successful 15th Asian Games Qatar Olympic Committee ment of youth athletes. It is also home hope to have the opportunity to wel- Yousef Al Obaidly, beIN media group egy. Ooredoo’s contribution will be the in 2006, Doha as a Candidate Secretary-General Jassim Al to the world-leading sports medicine come Asian NOCs and their teams CEO added: “Doha provision of high- quality, reliable and City is keen and hopeful of Buenain has said: “Providing hospital Aspetar which provides has vast expe- secure telecommunications so that ath- playing host a second time to athletes with a safe and world- specialised, best-in- rience in letes, fans and all of the OCA family can the continental sporting ex- class environment to compete class support share in the joy of the Games.” travaganza. is always our first priority.” for ath- Recently sharing expertise Al Buenain has also said with the National Olympic recently that if Doha is elect- Committees (NOC’s), Doha ed to host in 2030, high level 2030 Chairman HE Sheikh safety protocols and state-of Joaan, said: “As we have al- the-art sporting facilities will ways made clear, our ambi- be offered to the participat- tion is for Doha 2030 to unite ing countries. “If Doha has Asian NOCs and celebrate our the honour of hosting the continent’s wonderful diver- 2030 Asian Games, our state- sity. We are stronger when we of- the-art venues will provide are together and when we sup- a gateway to certainty for the port and respect each other. In OCA family and for Asia’s ath- Doha, we have a lot of experi- letes that they can expect the Al Shaqab equestrian centre, one of the world’s finest facilities. ence we are ready to share but very best conditions.” Unbeaten Ulsan Hyundai look to continue dream run against Vissel Kobe AFC Ulsan will enter Sunday’s semi- the team to top Group G with DOHA final as strong favourites to beat two matches to spare. Vissel Kobe. All of 120 minutes were not WITH seven wins from seven “Nobody knows if this is our enough to separate the sides but in Qatar, Ulsan Hyundai FC last game, but we have to leave Vissel Kobe players kept their know more of the same will help everything on the pitch and composure, scoring all their ef- them advance to the 2020 AFC show our quality on the pitch,” forts from the spot to seal a 7-6 Champions League final at the said Ulsan head coach Kim Do- penalty shootout win and book expense of Vissel Kobe at the hoon. “We will do our best to a date with Ulsan Hyundai. Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium at put in a great performance to- “Tomorrow we play against 1pm on Sunday. morrow.” an Ulsan Hyundai team whom The K League runners- Ulsan are in fine form and we know is a strong team with up have brushed off domestic have been able to carefully ro- quality players. Our prepara- heartbreak to emerge as the tate their squad throughout the tions for tomorrow’s match did form team of the AFC Champi- tournament, while Vissel Kobe Ulsan Hyundai (left) and Vissel Kobe teams after their respective AFC Champions League quarter-final wins in Doha on Thursday.