Rafael Nadal wins 13th French Open, record-equalling 20th Grand Slam page 16 Monday, October 12, 2020 Incredible feat: Towering Hamilton equals Schumacher’s record

British driver claims Eifel GP Hamilton gifted to be on par with 91 F1 wins Schumacher AFP helmet after tying Nurburgring (Germany)

Lewis Hamilton equalled his race win record ’s re- cord of 91 wins DPA his dominance for so long I on Sunday when he guided BERLIN don’t think anyone, especially his Mercedes to a narrow, if me, could be anywhere near measured, victory at a frantic was briefly Michael in terms of records. Eifel Grand Prix. Mercedes’ British teammates celebrate driver Lewis Hamilton win- lost for words after equalling “It’s an incredible honour. Taking full advantage of ning the German Formula One Eifel Grand Prix at the Nuerburgring Michael Schumacher’s record of It’s going to take some time to team-mate and pole-sitter circuit in Nuerburg, Germany, on Sunday. (AFP) 91 career wins in Formula One. get used to it. As I came in the ’ early retire- That was after the German pit lane that was only when I re- ment with engine problems, but did not serve it - instead great’s son, , alized I had equalled the record. the runaway series leader and retiring with hydraulic prob- gifted Hamilton a helmet from I couldn’t have done this without six-time champion drove a lems. his father who has not been this incredible team pushing well-judged race to claim his At the front, Hamilton seen in public since suffering behind me. seventh victory from 11 con- reported his tyres were fi- severe head injuries in a skiing “So a big thank you and tests this year. nally warm and working as he accident seven years ago. huge respect to Michael.” “What a result,” he said on pulled away from Verstappen. “Congratulations. This is Former Schumacher rival Damon the Mercedes team radio af- Lando Norris, a distant from all of us. A great achieve- Hill tweeted: “Great and hugely ter taking the chequered flag Winner Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates on the podium after the German Formula One third, was struggling with ment,” said the young Schu- generous gift to Lewis Hamilton clear of Max Verstappen for Eifel Grand Prix at the Nuerburgring circuit in Nuerburg, Germany, on Sunday. (AFP) power sensor problems and macher, who leads the F2 series from Mick Schumacher and Red Bull with ’s Dan- he pulled up and retired on and could make his F1 debut the Schumacher family. Great iel Ricciardo in third. Bottas’ bad luck handed Lance Stroll’s car after a late On lap 13, Bottas locked lap 45, his abandonment re- next year. class.” Ola Kallenius, chairman Schumacher’s 21-year-old Hamilton his chance and al- call to action while he was in a up into Turn One and Hamil- quiring deployment of the The red helmet was from of the board at Mercedes’ par- son Mick, a rising star and most certainly ended his own cafe in Cologne. ton pounced to lead. The Finn Safety Car. the 2012 season, Schu- ent company Daimler, told Sky leader of the F2 series, pre- title bid as the Briton moved Romain Grosjean, with an had to pit and Verstappen be- Hamilton, Verstappen macher’s last in the sport, with TV he had goosebumps, speak- sented Hamilton with a red 69 points clear in the drivers’ injured finger, was ninth for gan chasing Hamilton who, and Ricciardo pitted for new Hamilton then replacing him at ing of “a very beautiful gesture.” helmet from his father’s ca- championship. Haas ahead of Antonio Giovi- by lap 15, had a 4.3 seconds rubber and resumed in the Mercedes from 2013 onwards. Schumacher’s records in the reer collection. Ricciardo’s podium suc- nazzi of . advantage. Bottas rejoined same order when the action “I don’t even know what sport seemed untouchable but “Congratulations on a cess meant that he had won It was Mercedes’ first fourth behind Ricciardo. restarted with a 10-lap dash to say,” Hamilton said at the Hamilton is in the process of re- great achievement,” said a bet with Renault team boss win at the Nurburgring since Bottas’ race ended on lap to the flag. Nuerburgring track where the writing them since a 2007 debut Schumacher junior. Cyril Abiteboul, requiring the Juan-Manuel Fangio tri- 19 when, after a loss of power, Schumacher-S is named after at McLaren and four top spots “It’s such an honour,” Frenchman to take a tattoo umphed at the daunting Nor- he retired. “Unlucky – what CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS the German great. starting in Canada in his rookie said a surprised Hamilton as prescribed by the Australian. dschleife circuit in 1954. can I say?” said Bottas. “It was “When you grow up watch- season in which he almost even many of the 20,000 fans scat- Sergio Perez finished On a cold and damp af- a big loss of power.” Drivers ing someone you generally idol- won the title. tered around the circuit gave fourth for Racing Point ahead ternoon, Hamilton gained As Bottas exited, F1’s other 1. Lewis Hamilton (GBR) 230 pts ize them in terms of the quality That came a year later, and the Englishman a standing of Carlos Sainz of McLaren, the lead into Turn One at the Finn, Kimi Raikkonen, in a re- 2. Valtteri Bottas (FIN) 161 of the driver they are but also by now the flamboyant Briton ovation. Pierre Gasly of Alpha Tauri, start, but Bottas, from his 14th cord 323rd race, was handed 3. Max Verstappen (NED) 147 what they are able to continu- has lifted the season trophy six “Thank you, I don’t know ’s and pole position, switched back a 10-second penalty for ram- 4. (AUS) 78 ously do race by race, year by times and with a 69-point lead what to say. ‘super-sub’ Nico Hulkenberg to regain the initiative in Turn ming George Russell’s Wil- 5. Sergio Perez (MEX) 68 year, week by week. after Sunday’s race is well on “When you grow up watch- of Racing Point. Two. liams. 6. Lando Norris (GBR) 65 “There was a game called course to equal Schumacher’s ing someone that you idolise By lap five, Bottas led from In another incident on a 7. Alexander Albon (THA) 64 Grand Prix 2 and I remember record of seven world titles. as a driver, week in and week Frantic day Hamilton and Verstappen, the frantic day, Alex Albon collid- 8. Charles Leclerc (MON) 63 playing as Michael and seeing Hamilton already has the out, year on year, and to see For Hulkenberg, it was leading trio soon 15 seconds ed with Daniil Kvyat at Turn 9. Lance Stroll (CAN) 57 most pole positions with 96 and in his 262nd career race in a his dominance, I didn’t imag- a remarkable result coming ahead of Leclerc’s Ferrari as 14, tearing the front wing off 10. Pierre Gasly (FRA) 53 ine that I would ever be here. only 24 hours after he had he battled to resist Ricciardo’s the Russian’s car. Albon was fortnight in Portugal, can move It’s an incredible honour.” jumped into the cockpit of Renault. given a five-second penalty, 11. Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) 51 ahead of Schumacher with 92 12. (FRA) 36 victories. Drivers with most Grand Prix wins in F1 Results of the Eifel Grand Prix, the 11th round of the F1 season 13. (GER) 17 On Sunday, he never looked 14. Daniil Kvyat (RUS) 14 1. Lewis Hamilton (GBR/Mercedes) 1hr 35min 49.641sec back after passing team-mate Michael Schumacher (Germany) 91 (1991-2012) 15. Nico Hulkenberg (GER) 10 Valtteri Bottas after a small mis- 2. Max Verstappen (NED/Red Bull-Honda) at 4.470sec Lewis Hamilton (Britain)* 91 (2007-) 16. (ITA) 3 take from the Finn Sebastian Vettel (Germany)* 53 (2007-) 3. Daniel Ricciardo (AUS/Renault) 14.613 17. Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) 2 and coasted (France) 51 (1980-1993) 4. Sergio Perez (MEX/Racing Point-Mercedes) 16.070 18. Romain Grosjean (FRA) 2 into the record () 41 (1984-1994) 5. Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP/McLaren-Renault) 21.905 19. (DEN) 1 books. (Spain) 32 (2001-2018) 6. Pierre Gasly (FRA/AlphaTauri-Honda) 22.766 “It is a historic day, (Britain) 31 (1980-1995) 7. Charles Leclerc (MON/Ferrari) 30.814 Constructors (Britain) 27 (1965-1973) 1. Mercedes 391 pts he had a per- 8. Nico Hulkenberg (GER/Racing Point-Mercedes) 32.596 fect race and (Austria) 25 (1971-1985) 2. Red Bull-Honda 211 9. Romain Grosjean (FRA/Haas-Ferrari) 39.081 deserves it,” (Britain) 25 (1960-1968) 3. Racing Point-Mercedes 120 10. Antonio Giovinazzi (ITA/Alfa Romeo Racing-Ferrari) 40.035 Kallenius Juan Manuel Fangio () 24 (1950-1958) 4. McLaren-Renault 116 said. (Germany) 23 (2006-2016) 11. Sebastian Vettel (GER/Ferrari) 40.810 A file photo 5. Renault 114 12. Kimi Raikkonen (FIN/Alfa Romeo Racing-Ferrari) 41.476 (Brazil) 23 (1978-1991) of Michael 6. Ferrari 80 (Britain) 22 (1992-1999) Schumacher 13. Kevin Magnussen (DEN/Haas-Ferrari) 49.585 7. AlphaTauri-Honda 67 Winner Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton raises Michael Kimi Raikkonen (Finland)* 21 (2001-) 14. Nicholas Latifi (CAN/Williams-Mercedes) 54.449 8. Alfa Romeo Racing-Ferrari 5 Schumacher’s helmet on the podium after the German F1 Mika Hakkinen (Finland) 20 (1991-2001) 15. Daniil Kvyat (RUS/AlphaTauri-Honda) 55.588 9. Haas-Ferrari 3 Eifel Grand Prix in Nuerburg, Germany, on Sunday. (AFP)

Rain-man Petrucci wins French MotoGP, Quartararo retains championship lead Results AFP beamed the Italian who joins Wins for Vietti, Lowes Albert Arenas on the last lap MotoGP: 1. Danilo Petrucci (ITA/Ducati) 45min Le Mans (France) KTM’s Tech 3 team next season. Others to crash out were for his second career win from 54.736sec, 2. Alex Marquez (ESP/Honda) at “I’ve waited so long for Alex Rins, when fighting for 33 Moto3 starts. 1.273sec, 3. Pol Espargaro (ESP/KTM) 1.711, 4. Andrea Dovizioso (ITA/Ducati) 3.911, 5. Johann Danilo Petrucci sprang an this win. When the rain came the lead, British duo Bradley Splitting Arenas and Vi- Zarco (FRA/Ducati-Avintia) 4.310, 6. Miguel Oliveira “unbelievable” surprise to I thought ‘it’s not possible’ Smith and Cal Cathlow, and etti in the Moto3 title race is (POR/KTM-Tech3) 4.466, 7. Takaaki Nakagami (JPN/ hold off rookie Alex Marquez but I’ve always been good in Quartararo’s teammate Fran- Honda’s Japanese rider Ai Honda-LCR) 5.921, 8. Stefan Bradl (GER/Honda) and win the rain-hit French the wet.” co Morbidelli. Ogura, who led the champion- 15.597, 9. Fabio Quartararo (FRA/Yamaha-SRT) 16.687, 10. Maverick Vinales (ESP/Yamaha) MotoGP at Le Mans on Sun- Quartararo may have Petrucci mastered the con- ship before this 10th leg of the 16.895, 11. Joan Mir (ESP/Suzuki) 16.980 day. failed in his bid to become the ditions perfectly, and apart coronavirus-disrupted season, Standings after 9 of 14 races: 1. Fabio Quartararo Home favourite Fabio first Frenchman to win in the from a fleeting moment when but after his ninth place finish (FRA/Yamaha-SRT)) 115 points, 2. Joan Mir (ESP/ Quartararo, supported by premier category on home soil he was passed by Andrea now trails Arenas by six points. Suzuki) 105, 3. Andrea Dovizioso (ITA/Ducati) 97, 4. Maverick Vinales (ESP/Yamaha) 96, 5. Takaaki 5,000 fans allowed in to the since the championship was Dovizioso with nine laps to go, In the Moto2 category Nakagami (JPN/Honda-LCR) 81. Bugatti circuit under strict launched in 1949. always looked in command. which completed the day’s ac- Moto2: 1. Sam Lowes (GBR/Kalex) 41mins Covid-19 protocols, held onto But the 21-year-old Yama- With five races remaining tion, Briton Sam Lowes took 27.648sec, 2. Remy Gardner (AUS/Kalex) at 3.822, the championship lead de- ha-SRT rider can take comfort Quartararo leads the champi- the honours, beating Australi- 3. Marco Bezzecchi (ITA/Kalex) 4.184, 4. Augusto Fernandez (ESP/Kalex) 5.884, 5. Thomas Luthi (SUI/ spite struggling from pole to from extending his lead by onship on 115 points, with Mir an Remy Gardner with Italian Kalex) 21.668; Standings after 10 of 15 races: 1. take ninth. two points to 10 in the world Danilo Petrucci celebrates on the finish line and the podium.( AFP) on 110 and Dovizioso three Marco Bezzecchi completing Luca Marini (ITA/Kalex) 150 points, 2. Enea Petrucci, riding for Duca- title battle over Joan Mir, who points adrift in third place. the podium. Bastianini (ITA/Kalex) 135, 3. Marco Bezzecchi (ITA/ ti, won for only the second came in 11th. As rumours swirled the season. Earlier, Italian teenager Lowes capitalised on his Kalex) 130. Moto3: 1. Celestino Vietti (ITA/KTM) 37min time from 146 MotoGPs. The The MotoGP crown is around the track that Marquez The rain which hit the cir- Celestino Vietti shrugged off compatriot Jake Dixon’s fall 37.384sec, 2. Tony Arbolino (ITA/Honda) at 0.142s, 29-year-old was the seventh there for the taking in the ab- may return at Aragon next cuit just before the start made a warm-up crash, his third four laps from the end to take 3. Albert Arenas (ESP/KTM) 0.198, 4. Jaume Masia different winner of the nine sence of Marc Marquez, the weekend his younger brother life difficult for the riders es- of the weekend, to win the the lead and cross the line (ESP/Honda) 0.336, 5. Andrea Migno (ITA/KTM) 0.569 races staged so far in this cor- six-time champion who has Alex was performing heroics pecially veteran Valentino Moto3 race. almost four seconds clear of Standings after 10 of 15 races: 1. Albert Arenas onavirus-disrupted campaign. been hors combat since suf- to chase home Petrucci for his Rossi, who slithered out of The 18-year-old held off Gardner, whose father Wayne (ESP/KTM) 135 pts, 2. Ai Ogura (JPN/Honda) 129, “Unbelievable! I can’t un- fering a fractured arm in an career first podium and his contention on turn three on his compatriot Tony Arbolino won the 1987 500cc world 3. Celestino Vietti (ITA/KTM) 119, 4. Tony Arbolino derstand what I’ve just done” opening-race fall. factory Honda team’s first of the opening lap. and new championship leader championship. (ITA/Honda) 115, 5. John McPhee (GBR/Honda) 98. 16 Monday, October 12, 2020 Sports Nadal’s feat of clay: Hailed as ‘one of sport’s greatest achievements’ Novak Djokovic with the runners-up trophy at the Philippe Chatrier court on Sunday. (AFP) Djokovic says ‘greatest by Federer lessons’ learned from Grand Slam losses AFP have taken a toll on Nadal’s Paris career, prompting fears his Spaniard wins 13th French Open, greatest moments were be- Novak Djokovic said the hind him after he failed to record-equalling 20th Grand Slam “greatest of defeats” in his ca- even reach a major semi-final reer had taught him more than in 2015 and 2016. anything else as he suffered a straight-sets loss to Rafael Na- ‘No holding him back’ dal in the French Open final on But the Spaniard, who ar- AFP Leading men’s Grand Slam winners der the roof of Court Philippe Sunday. rived at this tournament hav- Paris Chatrier, intensifying the Nadal won an astonish- ing played just three matches 20 - Roger Federer (SUI) echo of a crowd limited to ing 13th Roland Garros title to since February, has put those Rafael Nadal demolished 20 - Rafael Nadal (ESP) 1,000 due to the pandemic. equal Roger Federer’s all-time concerns firmly in the rear view Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 17 - Novak Djokovic (SRB) Conventional wisdom record of 20 Grand Slams, in- mirror. to win his 13th French Open 14 - Pete Sampras (USA) suggested that would favour flicting a fourthF rench Open “He keeps going. No hold- on Sunday and equal the 12 - Roy Emerson (AUS) Djokovic but nobody told Na- final defeat on Djokovic. ing him back it seems like. It’s all-time record of 20 Grand 11 - Rod Laver (AUS), Bjorn Borg (SWE) dal who broke three times in The Serb, a 2016 champion amazing. I mean, I admire all Slam titles held by Roger 10 - Bill Tilden (USA) the 45-minute opening set. in Paris, was denied in his bid his achievements, I mean, es- Federer who hailed the vic- The Spaniard hit 10 win- to become the first man in half pecially the one here,” gushed tory as “one of sport’s greatest ners and just two unforced a century to win all four Slams Djokovic. achievements”. errors. Djokovic’s error count twice as he lost 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 in “It’s stunning score and re- For world number one was 13 with the out-of-sorts his 56th meeting with Nadal. sults and records that he’s got Djokovic, the defeat ended his Serb even squandering three “Defeats like this are never on this court. I mean, he lost hopes of an 18th Slam and of break points of his own in the really enjoyable, but in the two times in his entire career. becoming the first man since fourth game. greatest of defeats you learn “Winning 13 times, yeah, Rod Laver in 1969 to win all More worrying for the the greatest lessons as a tennis there’s not much you can say. four majors twice. world number one -- Nadal player, but as a person as well,” All the superlatives you can use, Nadal, 34, claimed his improved to 111-0 when win- said Djokovic. he deserves them.” 100th match win at Roland ning the first set of best-of- He had won 14 of their Ahead of an event delayed Garros against just two de- five matches on clay in his last 18 meetings and the last four months by the Covid-19 feats since his 2005 debut. career. three at the Slams, including in outbreak, Nadal suggested it The Spaniard, the old- It was the first opening the quarter-finals of the 2015 would be the most difficult de- est champion in Paris since Spain’s Rafael Nadal poses with the Mousquetaires Cup (The Musketeers) during the podium set ‘bagel’ in a Roland Garros French Open -- one of only Na- fence of his title, given his lack Andres Gimeno in 1972, ceremony after winning the men’s singles final against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic at the Philippe final since 2004 when Gaston dal’s two losses at the tourna- of preparations and cooler con- claimed the title without Chatrier court at The Roland Garros 2020 French Open in Paris on Sunday. (AFP) Gaudio recovered to defeat ment. ditions. dropping a set. Argentine compatriot Guill- But Nadal, who skipped Light rainfall before the He finished the one-sided for me today it’s just a Roland ‘King of clay’ Federer was quick to hail ermo Coria in five sets. last month’s US Open due to start of the final led to the affair with just 14 unforced Garros victory,” said Na- “Today, Rafa showed why Nadal, his long-time rival and Djokovic finally got on the coronavirus, demolished closing of the roof on Court errors to his opponent’s 52. dal who had skipped the US you are the king of clay. I was close friend. the board with a service Djokovic in Paris and finished Philippe Chatrier, handing “Congrats to Novak for Open due to the global health out-played by a better player.” “It is a true honour for hold in the first game of the the one-sided affair with just what appeared to be an advan- another great tournament. crisis and was playing just Nadal also used his victo- me to congratulate Rafa on second set but Nadal main- 14 unforced errors to his oppo- tage to Djokovic. Sorry for today. We’ve played his second tournament since ry speech to thank organisers his 20th Grand Slam vic- tained his relentless push, nent’s 52. “I was also thinking that plenty of times together - one February. for staging the tournament, tory,” said the Swiss star who going to a double break for “I don’t have much to say these conditions are more fa- day one wins, another the “Roland Garros means pushed back from its tradi- missed the tournament to re- 4-1 as even the Serb’s usual but that I was completely over- vourable to me,” said the world other,” said Nadal. everything to me. I spent tional May-June slot due to cover from knee surgery. deft touches on the drop played by Rafa, by the better number one, whose only previ- “After all the things I have most of the most impor- the coronavirus pandemic. “It is especially amazing shot deserted him. player on the court,” said Djok- ous loss in 2020 was his default been through in my career tant moments of my tennis “I want to send a message that he has won Roland Gar- Nadal wrapped up a two- ovic, now 17-10 in major finals. at the US Open. with injuries, I could not have career here. to everyone around the world. ros an incredible 13 times set lead with his unforced er- “Certainly I could have “I was feeling great through- done it without my family.” “Just playing here is a We are facing one of the worst which is one of the greatest ror count at just six to Djoko- played better, especially in the out the tournament playing, Nadal said he wasn’t even true inspiration. The love sto- moments that we remember achievements in sport. I hope vic’s 30. Nadal broke for the first two sets. But, you know, playing great tennis, winning thinking about matching ry I have with this court and in this world, fighting against the 20 is just another step on sixth time for a 3-2 lead in the just he did surprise me with the in Rome, being very confident Federer’s record. city is unbelievable.” this virus. Keep going, stay the continuing journey for third before Djokovic sud- way he was playing. about my game. “It’s been a very tough For Djokovic, it was just positive. both of us.” denly restored his reputation “The quality of tennis he “But, yeah, I mean, Rafa year. Winning here means his second loss of 2020 fol- “We will get through The 56th meeting be- as the sport’s best returner by was producing, the level. I has proven everybody wrong. everything to me so it’s not lowing his default at the US this and we will beat the tween the world’s top two carving out his first break of mean, he’s phenomenal. He That’s why he’s a great cham- about equalling Roger on 20, Open. virus soon.” players on Sunday started un- the afternoon for 3-3. played a perfect match.” pion. He just played a fantastic Knee and wrist injuries match today.” The Grand Slam warrior who reached for the stars with his feet on the ground AFP on the tennis court but disarmingly His Grand Slam CV boasts 13 Open era to complete the four-event Paris humble off it. French Opens, four US Open titles, career sweep. “I have doubts every day but that’s two at Wimbledon and one at the Nadal added another US Open To death and taxes being life’s only good as it makes me work hard with Australian Open. crown at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New two certainties can be added a third more intensity,” said Nadal, whose His 2008 Wimbledon final tri- York in 2013, a third in 2017 and an- -- Rafael Nadal winning the French career has been constantly under umph over Federer is widely re- other last year. Open. siege from knee and wrist injuries. garded as the greatest ever final at Only Nadal and Andre Agassi can The Spaniard secured a 13th title “Life is never clear. If you have no the majors. say they have a career Grand Slam at Roland Garros with a crushing vic- doubts, then you are very arrogant. I He has 86 career titles in total of and an Olympic men’s singles gold tory over Novak Djokovic on Sunday, am not an arrogant person.” which 60 have been on clay. As well as medal, Nadal having claimed his in equalling Roger Federer’s all-time re- It is that forthright modesty which his 20 majors, he possesses a record 2008 at Beijing. cord of 20 Grand Slams. endears Nadal to his legion of fans as 35 Masters. He has also led Spain to five “Today you showed why you are is his respect for opponents. Along with Federer and Djoko- Davis Cups. the king of clay,” said Djokovic, beat- He applauds every vanquished foe vic, the other member of tennis’ ‘Big Knee and wrist injuries have taken en by Nadal for the third time in a Ro- off court at every tournament. Three’, Nadal has comfortably passed a toll throughout his career, however, land Garros final. the $100 million prize money barrier. costing him nine Slam appearances. Nadal now has 100 match wins Injury misery Tennis has been good for Nadal After he failed to even reach a on Paris’ famous crushed red brick His idiosyncracies are just as but he has been just as influential as a Slam semi-final in 2015 and 2016 against just two defeats in 15 years. charming to his supporters. key driver of the sport’s growth. some figured his greatest moments He had described this year’s delayed His picking at the rear of his He won an under-12 regional were behind him. tournament as his “most difficult shorts and mopping of his brow, crown at age eight and by 12 had But Nadal roared into the 2017 ever” but powered to the title without aligned with his obsessive devotion to captured Spanish and European age- Australian Open final, losing to losing a set. lining up his water bottles, labels fac- group junior titles. Federer, then captured a record 10th “There is nobody who even plays ing out, are parts of the Nadal DNA. By 15, he had turned professional French Open crown in June that year, This combination of pictures shows Spain’s Rafael Nadal posing with the trophies of his twenty remotely close to Rafa,” Federer said Victory on Sunday moved Nadal and, two years later, won his first setting the stage for another title run Grand Slam victories (From top L to bottom R) on June 5, 2005 during Roland Garros; on June after a lopsided semi-final defeat at level with Federer who, at 39, is more match against Federer. in the Flushing Meadows fortnight at 11, 2006 during Roland Garros; on June 10, 2007 during Roland Garros ; on June 8, 2008 during Roland Garros in 2019. than four years older. At 19, he won the 2005 French the US Open in September. Roland Garros ; July 6, 2008 during Wimbledon, February 2, 2009 during the Australian Open, on “I don’t even know who I need “It’s not about equalling Roger Open on his debut. Only Nadal, Pete Sampras and June 6, 2010 during Roland Garros, on July 4, 2010 during Wimbledon, on September 13, 2010 to go search for to go practise with on 20, for me today it’s just a Roland Nadal has Wimbledon crowns Ken Rosewall have managed the feat during the US Open, on June 5, 2011 during Roland Garros; on June 11, 2012 during Roland somebody who plays like him.” Garros victory,” said Nadal. in 2008 and 2010, an Australian of winning Grand Slam titles in their Garros; on June 9, 2013 during Roland Garros; September 9, 2013 during the US Open; on June However, you will never hear Na- “Roland Garros means eve- Open title in 2009 and completed teens, 20s and 30s. 8, 2014 during Roland Garros; on June 11, 2017 during Roland Garros; on September 10, 2017 dal indulge in any similar self-praise. rything to me. I spent most of the the career Grand Slam in 2010 by “For me winning here another during the US Open, on June 10, 2018 during Roland Garros, June 9, 2019 during Roland Garros, Just as happy fishing or playing most important moments of my defeating Djokovic in the US Open time, I can’t even say it is a dream. It on September 8, 2019 during the US Open and on October 11, 2020 with a protective facemask golf in Mallorca, Nadal is ruthless tennis career here.” final, becoming the youngest in the is out of my thoughts,” said Nadal. during Roland Garros. (AFP) Sports Monday, October 12, 2020 17 Nike reveals Qatar football team collection Qatar to play Ghana in Antalya today

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Qatar players during their training session at the Titanic Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey, on Sunday.

Tribune News Network Sanchez has named a 25-member squad that in- cludes key strikers The Qatar national football and Al Moiz Ali. team will be engaged in an The team’s list includes: The 2020 Qatar National Team collection is available on nike.com, international friendly on Mon- , Pedro Miguel, The customary maroon home kit pulses with national pride, alongside an elegant white away in a collec- and at Nike stores at Mall of Qatar & Doha City center, and QFA Pop day with African giants Ghana Tariq Salman, Abdel-Karim tion befitting a nation gripped by football fever. Up at FNAC, Lagoona mall. at the Titanic Sports Complex Hassan, , in Antalya, Turkey. Hassan Al Haydos, Akram Tribune News Network The customary maroon in the shape of a unique graph- footballing traditions and supporters of what this team The match will be played at Afif, Musab Khusar, Muham- Doha home kit pulses with national ic which bristles across the cutting edge kit design,” says stands for.” 2.30pm. mad Waad and Ahmed Su- pride, alongside an elegant front of the shirt. An enlarged Scott Munson, VP, Nike Foot- Salem Ala Hajri, the na- Qatar coach Felix Sanchez hail (Al Sadd), Muhammad Nike and Qatar Football As- white away in a collection crest bolsters the feeling of na- ball Apparel. tional team mid-fielder, stated has been heading the national Al Bakri, Al Moez Ali, Karim sociation on Sunday revealed befitting a nation gripped by tional pride, while a strong V- “The idea was to take the : “Just like our previous kit team’s first training session. Boudiaf, Ismail Muhammad, the new 2020 Qatar Football football fever. neck collar and tapered cuffs team’s established identity, was worn during our historic The squad arrived in Turkey Abdullah Abd Al Salam (Du- National Team collection that In two years, Qatar will finish off a crisp design. those much-loved colours, and 2019 AFC Asian Cup triumph; on Saturday and began train- hail), Mahdi Ali, Ahmad Alaa will be the official kit for the host the world game’s greatest Qatar’s away kit sees ma- put it all through Nike’s mod- we hope this new kit will see us ing the very evening. Al Din, and Humam Ahmad national team in the coming tournament, and their new kits roon switch to a supporting ern lens.” achieving new victories” The match will serve as (Al Gharafa), Muhammad competitions. make a timely and powerful ex- role, framing and detailing , Qatari Na- The 2020 Qatar Nation- preparation for the 2023 Asian Salah Al Nil and Ahmed Fathy The new Home and Away pression of the team’s identity. white shirts, shorts and socks. tional Team midfielder said : al Team collection is available Cup/2022 World Cup joint (Al Arabi), Khaled Munir collection fuses traditional The home combines ma- The jersey has a maroon V-neck “We are happy with this new as of October 12th on nike.com, qualifiers, which were origi- and Ahmed Moein (Al Wak- colours with the latest Nike in- roon jerseys, shorts and socks. collar, cuffs and side stripes. kit, the design language em- and at Nike stores at Mall of Qa- nally slotted for this year but rah), Abdel Aziz Hatem and novations to create a sophisti- The focal point of the design is “This 2020 collection is phasizes the Qatari flag, a con- tar & Doha City center, and QFA were postponed to 2021 due to Fahd Younis (Al Rayyan) Issa cated and modern look. a celebration of the Qatari flag a really nice blend of Qatari stant reminder for us and our Pop Up at FNAC, Lagoona mall. the coronavirus pandemic. Ahmed (Qatar SC).

Polish GM ends world chess champion Carlsen’s record Al Rayyan Stadium achieves undefeated run AFP It was Duda’s only win of prestigious sustainability ratings Oslo the tournament in Stavanger so far and, as he told Chess 24 World chess champion afterwards, “I didn’t expect to Sc.qa ficiency strategies mean the Magnus Carlsen has suffered win this game.” stadium is 20% more efficient his first defeat in more than But he was, he said “ex- l Rayyan Stadium has than comparable venues. In two years and a record 125 tremely happy, obviously”. been highly commend- addition, the stadium is using games, while playing a tourna- Carlsen, who is often Aed for its sustainability 20% less water due to low- ment in his native Norway. tough on himself in post- features by the Gulf Organisa- flow fixtures, recycled water The world number one game analysis, offered no tion for Research & Develop- for irrigation and landscap- resigned after when he was a excuses. “Extremely disap- ment (GORD). ing with native plants that re- bishop down in the endgame pointing”, he said: “Com- The FIFA World Cup Qa- quire minimal water. against Polish grandmaster pletely unforgivable”. tar 2022™ tournament venue Dr. Yousef Alhorr, Found- Jan-Krzysztof Duda, who is Carlsen’s undefeated run achieved excellent sustain- ing Chairman of GORD, said: ranked a relatively humble stretches all the way back to ability ratings for its design, “Once considered sources of number 15 in the world. July 31, 2018, when Azerbai- construction, management entertainment only, today’s But on Saturday evening, jani grandmaster Shakhriyar and energy efficiency in line sporting tournaments are 22-year-old Duda managed to Mamedyarov defeated him. with the Global Sustainability increasingly seen as trans- do what no one – including the During that time, Carlsen Assessment System (GSAS). formative tools uplifting com- world’s top 10 players – had scored 44 wins and 81 draws The following certificates were munities and driving social, managed to do since July 2018. against his opponents. awarded after the stadium’s fi- economic and sustainable nal audit: GSAS Design & Build development. Qatar 2022 is Certification (four-star rating), a shining example demon- GSAS Construction Manage- strating how hosting nations ment Certification (Class A*) The 40,000-capacity stadium will be one of eight venues used during Qatar 2022. It is in the final stages can effectively achieve sus- and GSAS Seasonal Energy of construction and will soon become the fourth venue to officially open following Khalifa International, Al tainability goals. With these Efficiency Ratio (SEER) Com- Janoub and Education City. awards, the stadium epito- pliance Certificate. mizes Qatar’s commitment to The 40,000-capacity reduced to 20,000 following to and from the venue. said: “Sustainability has been environmental sustainability stadium will be one of eight the removal of the modular up- Engineer Jassim Telefat, at the heart of the Al Rayyan in setting new benchmarks for venues used during Qatar per tier. The excess seats will the Supreme Committee for Stadium project right from sporting facilities worldwide.” 2022. It is in the final stages be donated to a football project Delivery & Legacy’s (SC) Com- the very start. We were com- During legacy mode, Al of construction and will soon overseas. The stadium will also petition Venues Executive mitted to reusing and recy- Rayyan will be home to rec- become the fourth venue to of- become the home of popular Director, said: “We are very cling the material from the reational facilities for the local ficially open followingK halifa Qatar Stars League team Al pleased to receive these GSAS old venue and are proud to community, including sports International, Al Janoub and Rayyan Sports Club. sustainability certifications have included much of those facilities, cafes and walkways. Polish grandmaster Jan-Krzysztof Duda (left), who is ranked a relative- Education City. The materials from the from GORD. These awards materials in the new stadium. Al Rayyan Stadium’s glow- ly humble No. 15 in the world, shocked Magnus Carlsen of Norway. The remaining four stadi- demolished stadium were ei- highlight our ongoing commit- In addition, this project – like ing façade is comprised of ums – Al Bayt, Al Thumama, ther used in the construction ment to sustainability and our others related to Qatar 2022 patterns that characterise dif- Ras Abu Aboud and Lusail of the new venue or recycled. goal to leave a lasting legacy in – has prioritised the procure- ferent aspects of Qatar: the im- Cricket squads named for Women’s – are all set to open well in Construction and demolition this field as a result of Qatar’s ment of locally registered sub- portance of family, the beauty T20 Challenge, Aussies miss out advance of the tournament, waste were kept to a mini- hosting of the FIFA World contractors and the use of re- of the desert, the native flora which will kick off on 21 No- mum, with the project achiev- Cup. I offer huge congratula- cycled content.” and fauna, as well as local and AFP players to pick between the two vember 2022. ing a landfill diversion rate tions to everyone involved in More than 50% of the international trade. A fifth New Delhi competitions. Built on the site of Ahmed above 90%. In addition, the the design and construction of project in terms of cost was shape, a shield, brings together India’s Harmanpreet Kaur, Bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan will stadium is just a short walk this striking venue.” delivered by local contrac- all the others, representing the India’s top cricketer Smriti and Mithali Raj were named as host seven matches during Qa- from Al Riffa station on the Engineer Bodour Al Meer, tors, while 15% of the total strength and unity that is par- Mandhana will lead the Trailblaz- captains of the Supernovas and tar 2022. After the tournament, green line of Doha Metro, the SC’s Sustainability & En- materials were derived from ticularly relevant to the proud ers squad in the Women’s T20 Velocity teams in the squads the stadium’s capacity will be making it easy for fans to get vironment Senior Manager, recycled sources. Energy ef- desert city of Al Rayyan. Challenge to be held during named by the Board of Control the playoff week of the Indian for Cricket in India. Premier League in the United The teams were picked by a Arab Emirates, organisers said selection committee, unlike the on Sunday. IPL where players are bought in Australian stars will miss out auctions. on the four-match tournament to England’s Sophie Ecclestone, be held from November 4 to 9 as named the ICC Emerging Player the dates clash with the Women’s of the Year in 2018, would play Big Bash League (WBBL), widely for the Trailblazers in the tourna- considered the top women’s ment which will also have players Twenty20 tournament. from Sri Lanka, New Zealand, The WBBL is due to be held South Africa and the West Indies. from October 25 to November 29 Thailand’s Natthakan Chan- in Sydney where an Olympic-style tham, who scored her country’s sports village has been set up. first Women’s T20 World Cup Australian stars had in Au- half-century, will become the gust expressed displeasure over first Thai cricketer to feature in The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ tournament venue achieved excellent sustain- the scheduling of the Women’s the tournament, the BCCI ability ratings for its design, construction, management and energy efficiency in Al Rayyan Stadium’s glowing façade is comprised of patterns that characterise different Challenge, saying it would force statement added. line with the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS). aspects of Qatar. 18 Monday, October 12, 2020 Sports

Nations League

Croatia’s forward Andrej Kramaric (centre) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Nations League group League A Group 3 match against Sweden at the Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb on on Sunday. (AFP) Croatia beat Sweden to claim first win

AFP Nikola Vlasic had opened Zagreb the scoring for Croatia in the 32nd minute after capping a Croatia picked up their sweeping team move started first win of the UEFA Nations by Luka Modric with a cool League campaign on Sunday side-footed finish that left England’s striker Harry Kane (2nd right) heads the ball during the UEFA Nations League Group A2 match against Belgium at Wembley stadium in London on Sunday. (AFP) with a 2-1 victory over League Everton goalkeeper Robin A, Group 3 bottom team Olsen with no chance. Sweden. Sweden levelled through The 2018 World Cup final- Marcus Berg in the 66th min- ists had started the tourna- ute and looked as likely to ment by conceding four goals win the match before Jans- England come back to beat Belgium, in each of their defeats to son’s error. France and Portugal but came Croatia are third in their out on top in a soaking Zagreb group with Didier Des- after a late defensive lapse by champs’ world champions Pontus Jansson allowed the and Portugal putting their Haaland scores hat-trick for Norway hosts to snatch the points. 100 percent records on the Jansson dawdled under a line at the Stade de France DPA Wednesday. Belgium are only high ball into the penalty area later on Sunday. London one point behind England in with six minutes remaining Portugal will be missing second place and visit Iceland and allowed Ivan Perisic to two French-based players, England fought back to on the same day. nip in behind. The Inter Mi- Lyon goalkeeper Anthony beat Belgium 2-1 in the Na- The Netherlands were lan winger then squared the Lopes and Lille defender Jose tions League at Wembley on not able to win in Bosnia and ball for Andrej Kramaric to Fonte, who both tested posi- Sunday to go top of Group A2, Herzegovina in their first-ever tap in from close range. tive for coronavirus. while Erling Haaland bagged a meeting as the teams managed hat-trick in Norway’s 4-0 win a goalless draw in A1. over Romania in B1. Frank de Boer’s side un- It was Gareth Southgate’s derperformed for most of the firstwin over the world’s top- game, but had the chance to ranked side at the third at- win in the second half. How- tempt as Belgium previously ever, Ibrahim Sehic made two beat England twice at the 2018 fine latesaves to secure the World Cup. draw for the Bosnians. Belgium had initially dom- “You should win here so inated and Romelu Lukaku’s this is disappointing,” Virgil spotkick put the visitors in van Dijk told TV station NOS. front, but Marcus Rashford “We have to do better.” levelled things up before half- “The pace was too slow, time with another penalty. especially in the first half. A( f- Belgium were not able to Norway’s forward Erling Braut Haaland (right) celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Nations League ter the break) we were able to keep up their intensity after match against Romania in Oslo on Sunday. (AFP) put more pressure on and the the break and that was enough team’s organization was bet- for England to secure the win son told BBC Radio. “Belgium the team are “pushing to win form, especially in these big ter, but we didn’t create many thanks to a goal by Mason are a very good side. We’ve got things together” and “on the games.” good chances.” Mount. to be delighted with the per- right path.” Now England top Group The Dutch are second in “We managed the game formance level and getting the “We know what we can do. A2 with seven points. Next Group A1 with four points Croatia’s players clap after winning the UEFA Nations League group very well, particularly second three points.” We know what players we’ve is another Nations League while Bosnia and Herzegovina League A Group 3 match against Sweden at the Maksimir Stadium in half,” captain Jordan Hender- Matchwinner Mount said got in this group, that can per- fixtureagainst Denmark on are last. Zagreb on Sunday. (AFP)

Wenger seeks World Cup/ Premier League slam ‘damaging’ revamp plan AFP Among the proposals be- It was suggested the Pre- the proposals, which have “Discussion and planning English football generates. Euros every London ing considered are a reduc- mier League would make come in response to the Foot- around ‘Project Big Picture’ “This plan devised by our tion in the Premier League a £250 million ($326 mil- ball League’s request for fi- has been ongoing for quite top clubs and the English two years Premier League chiefs have from 20 to 18 teams, the abo- lion) payment to the Football nancial aid to stave off the some time, unrelated to the Football League puts an end called for unity after leading lition of the League Cup and League to address the exist- damaging economic impact current pandemic, but now to all of that.” But the Premier DPA clubs discussed a “damaging” the Community Shield and ing crisis, while the Football of the coronavirus. has an urgency that simply League hit back at Parry and Berlin overhaul that would trigger greater voting power for ‘big Association would receive Football in England has cannot be denied,” Parry said. distanced themselves from the most radical changes to six’ clubs Liverpool, United, what is being described as a been played behind closed “The revenues flowing the scheme. Former Arsenal manager English football in decades. Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham £100 million “gift”. doors since March because from the investment and “Both the Premier League Arsene Wenger has suggested A Daily Telegraph report and Manchester City. Liverpool’s American of the pandemic, with no sign work of our top clubs has and The FA support a wide- to play the World Cup and Eu- on Sunday said Liverpool In return for agreeing to owners, the Fenway Sports of fans returning to stadiums been largely limited to the ranging discussion on the fu- ros every two years instead of and Manchester United have those controversial ideas, the Group, came forward with until next year at the earliest. top division creating a sort of ture of the game, including its four, while doing away with been driving talks on ‘Pro- Premier League would re- the initial plan, which has English Football League lottery, while Championship competition structures, calen- Europe’s Nations League to ject Big Picture’, which would portedly give 25 per cent of its been worked on by United chairman Rick Parry said the clubs struggle to behave pru- dar and overall financing par- make football more attractive. rank as the biggest revamp of income to the 72 clubs in the co-chairman Joel Glazer, ac- plan should be welcomed and dently and Leagues One and ticularly in light of the effects of “We must have as few the sport since the Premier Championship, League One cording to the report. revealed his organisation had Two are financially stretched COVID-19,” a Premier League events as possible. A World League was launched in 1992. and League Two. There will be debate over been closely involved. despite enormous revenues statement said. Cup and Euros every two years would probably be more suitable for a modern world,” Wenger told Germany Sunday paper Bild am Sonntag. Wenger said that in such a Kim Sei-young wins first major by taking Women’s PGA title scenario all qualifiers should be played over just one month AFP ished the 72 holes on a tourna- Kim had a chance at a 62 because that way they would New York ment-record 14-under 266 to but missed a 15-foot birdie be easier to sell to broadcast- beat compatriot Park In-bee putt at the final hole, instead ers and sponsors. South Korea’s Kim Sei-young It means a lot, I feel so by five strokes with Japan’s settling for the low last-round Wenger suggested that captured her first major title emotional. It’s a dream Nasa Hataoka and Spain’s in Women’s PGA history, this has been talked about at Sunday, winning the Women’s come true. I’m waiting for a Carlota Ciganda sharing third breaking the record 64 set last the ruling body FIFA where PGA Championship with a while to reach my biggest on 273 and Sweden’s Anna year and this year by Hataoka. he was last year appointed record-shattering seven-under Nordqvist fifth on 276. “This golf course is really director of global football de- par 63, the lowest final round in goal. I’m very happy with “Sei Young was just really challenging,” Kim said. “I tried velopment. tournament history. that. Feel like I overcome untouchable,” Park said. “She to keep the focus on my job. It “Personally, I believe this The 27-year-old from myself. Very happy with first played really, really good golf to- was really tough. Sometimes would be a step forward,” Seoul became the ninth first- major win day. I’d like to congratulate her. I’m shaking my head and my Wenger said, dismissing sug- time major winner from the She had a great day. That’s how legs were shaking but I was gestions that the image of the past 10 women’s golf ma- Kim Sei-young a champion plays a final round, able to keep my focus and I big events would suffer by tak- jors with a bogey-free finish so it was good to see that.” was able to reach my big goal ing place more often. at Aronimink in Newtown goal. Kim’s closing 63 matched so I’m very happy about that.” “I always tell people who Square, Pennsylvania. “I’m very happy with that. the event’s all-time 18-hole Kim beat the 72-hole tour- say this that the image is not “It means a lot,” Kim said. Feel like I overcome myself. record, shared by Americans nament record low of 267 set linked to the time you wait until “I feel so emotional. It’s a Very happy with first major Sei Young Kim of Korea poses with the trophy after winning the Patty Sheehan in 1984 and by American Betsy King in you play again but rather to the dream come true. I’m waiting win.” 2020 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on Meg Mallon in 1999 and South 1992 at Bethesda (Maryland) quality of the competition.” for a while to reach my biggest Seventh-ranked Kim fin- Sunday. (afp) Korean Kelly Shon in 2017. Country Club. Sports Monday, October 12, 2020 19

Qatar National Sprint ROUND 3 Abdullah Al Khelaifi wins in two categories

Tribune News Network The winner of O1 in the Doha second round of QNS in Feb- ruary, Abdulaziz Al Jabri Abdullah Al Khelaifi re- (also driving Westfield Sport) turned to the Qatar National ended as runners-up this time Sprint action on Saturday (55.557, 54.945secs). with gusto only to win in two Elie Daccache was third in categories of the third round a Renault Clio. held at the Qatar Motor & The O2 category was won Officials at the 2019-20 Amir Cup basketball tournament draw Motorcyle Federation’s track by Mohammed Al Khayarin, ceremony held on Saturday. at Losail. another champion driver, who The third round of the excelled in his Mitsubishi Evo Qatar National Sprint (QNS) 10 finishing ahead of Moham- Amir Cup 2019-20 also marked the return of the mad Al Basti (Subaru STI sporting action for QMMF af- WRX) and Ali Emadi (Nissan ter the season was brought to 370Z). basketball draw held a sudden halt in March due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) Tribune News Network scheduled for November 3. pandemic in March. Doha The schedule: The return of QNS saw the October 24: Qatar Sports third round being held with The 2019-20 Amir Cup bas- Club vs Al Sadd (Qualifier, all health precautions in place ketball tournament will be- 5pm) and in line with the guidelines gin on October 24 with Qatar Al Wakrah vs Al Gharafa issued by the Ministry of Pub- Sports Club taking on Al Sadd (quarter-final, 7pm) lic Health. in a qualifier at the Al Gharafa October 25 (Quarter- There was another set of Sports Club, according to the finals): Al Arabi vs Al Khor health safety guidelines set by draw held on Sunday. (5pm) and Al Ahli vs Al Sha- the FIA for QMMF to follow. Abdullah Al Khelaifi (centre) who won the O1 and O3 races of Qatar National Sprint third round on Saturday. The winners of that match mal (7pm) “We had medical proto- will meet Al Rayyan in the October 27: (Quarter-fi- cols put in place by the FIA quarter-finals on October 27. nal): Winners of qualifier vs Al (international automobile In O3, ending up behind Eight teams will contest Rayyan (5pm) federation) and FIM (inter- Abdullah Al Khelaifi were Ab- the tournament proper in a October 31: Semi-finals national motorcycling fed- dulla Al Abbasi (Lotus Exige) knockout format with the final November 3: Final eration) besides the MoPH and Mohammed Al Khayarin protocols and we adhered to ( Corvette). all those. We are happy that The P1 category competi- Police SC in v’ball final we have resumed the sea- tion saw Henry Kahy emerge son and the Qatar National as the winner in Renault Clio, Sprint saw a good contest,” ahead of Saeed Fahd and said Amro Al Hamad, QM- Salman Khalat. MF’s Executive Director. Dean Bali (Porsche Box- Al Khelaifi, a champion ster 718) won in P2 where driver and seasoned cam- Dennis Nikitopoulos (Nissan paigner, stood out in O1 and 370Z) and Mohammed Al O3 class in Westfield Sport Jabri (Nissan 350Z) finished and Supra cars respectively. second and third respectively. While he was the fastest in Francesco Fornaciari (Lo- O1 clocking 52.059secs and tus Exige), Hosan Al Qatami 51.097secs in the two rounds, (BMW M2) and Ayad Al Okar Police SC set up a 2019-20 Qatar Cup final clash with Al Arabi beating he finished in 53.681secs and (Supra) ended up on the Al Ahli 3-1 in the semi-finals on Sunday. The final is on October 14th. 52.169secs in the O2 category. podium in the P3 category. Action from the Qatar National Sprint third round held on Saturday. QOC celebrates ANOC World Beach IPL De Kock, Yadav help Games Qatar 2019 anniversary MI reclaim top spot AFP in the first half of the tourna- Dubai ment,” Mumbai skipper Rohit Sharma said after his team’s Fifties from Quinton de fifth win in seven games. Kock and Suryakumar Yadav Four-time IPL winners set up Mumbai Indians’ com- Mumbai displaced Delhi from fortable five-wicket win over the top of the eight-team table. Delhi Capitals on Sunday and Both the teams have the same took them back to the top of wins and losses but Mumbai the Indian Premier League. enjoy a better net run-rate. South African wicketkeep- Delhi opener Shikhar Dha- er-batsman De Kock and in- wan struck his first half-century form Yadav, who hit his sec- of the IPL season as he hit an Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) ond successive half-century, unbeaten 69 and put on a key Secretary-General Jassim Rashid both scored 53 as holders partnership of 85 with skipper Al Buenain. Mumbai reached their target Shreyas Iyer who scored 42. of 163 in 19.4 overs. Rishabh Pant will be out of Tribune News Network Spinner Krunal Pandya action for at least a week as ad- Doha stood out with figures 2-26 vised by the team doctor due from his four overs as Mumbai to hamstring injury The Qatar Olympic Com- restricted Delhi to 162 for four Scores: Mumbai Indians 166 mittee today celebrated the batting first in Abu Dhabi. for 5 (de Kock 53, Yadav 53, one year anniversary of the “Means a lot. The kind of Rabada 2-28) beat Delhi Capi- ANOC World Beach Games cricket we are playing gives us tals 162 for 4 (Dhawan 69*, Qatar 2019, which saw Doha confident going forward. Real- Iyer 42, Krunal Pandya 2-26) welcome over 1,200 athletes ly pleased how we have played by five wickets. from 97 NOCs for the first ever global festival of beach, water and action sports. Qatar planned and deliv- ered the Games in just four Stokes boosts morale months after stepping in fol- lowing the withdrawal of San Diego as the host city. The for Rajasthan’s Tewatia Games also followed imme- Action from the ANOC World Beach Games Qatar 2019 which Qatar planned and delivered the Games in just four months after stepping in AFP Stokes come into the team, he diately after Doha had hosted following the withdrawal of San Diego as the host city. Dubai is the world’s best all-rounder, the IAAF World Athletics the team’s morale goes up. Championships increasing events but the ANOC World Rahul Tewatia on Sunday “His presence on the field the operational and logistical Beach Games, as the first glob- said the presence of England matters for us. (With) his in- challenges. al beach multi-sport event, all-rounder Ben Stokes is a tensity on the ground and However, due to the sup- was unique. morale booster for Rajasthan (as) he takes all (the players) port of the State of Qatar, “We were very proud we Royals after the Indian bats- along, it fills theteam with the strong relationship with were able to plan and de- man led the team to a much- confidence.” ANOC and the strength of liver the Games in just four needed IPL win. Stokes was out for five Qatar’s extensive major event months, particularly given we Royals snapped their four- first after finishing his six-day hosting experience and exper- hosted the IAAF World Ath- match losing streak after edg- quarantine on Saturday. tise, the QOC was able to de- letics Championships just be- ing out Sunrisers Hyderabad The match ended with Par- liver a successful event. fore. It has left a great legacy, by five wickets in Stokes’ sea- ag hitting a six off Ahmed. The Games showcased 13 connecting us with new tal- son debut in the Twenty20 Tewatia, who starred in fresh and dynamic sports, se- ented athletes and helping to tournament in Dubai. Royals’ record IPL chase of lected based on their appeal inspire people in Qatar to try Royals were 78-5 in their 224 last month, once again with young people around the new sports and disciplines. It chase of 159 with Stokes, skip- came good at number seven as world. With a combination is these legacy benefits both per Steve Smith and Jos But- he took the attack to the oppo- of Olympic and non-Olympic for Qatar and the region, and tler back in the pavilion when sition in his 28-ball knock. disciplines, Qatar 2019 pro- the powerful role sport plays Tewatia, who smashed 45, and Earlier Warner made 48 vided an opportunity for the The Games showcased 13 fresh and dynamic sports, selected based on their appeal with young people in social development that is Riyan Parag, hitting 42, put on and Manish Pandey hit a brisk QOC, and all participating around the world. the driving force behind our an unbeaten stand of 85 and 54 to guide Hyderabad to 158 NOCs, to connect with new desire to host these major win with one ball to spare. for four after electing to bat athletes and fans. Sustainability was at the built, a bouldering wall and Jassim Rashid Al Buenain international events.” Qatar “Our top order is very first. The QOC was able to draw heart of Qatar 2019 and QOC skateboard park, which were said: “It is with very fond will host the FIFA World Cup strong. It didn’t click from the Scores: Rajasthan Royals 163 on its strong relationships maximised the use of exist- built for legacy purposes given memories that we look back in Qatar 2022 and the Doha last two-three matches but we for 5 (Tewatia 45*, Parag 42*, with many International Fed- ing and temporary venues to both sports will feature on the and celebrate the ANOC 2023 FINA World Champion- trust them as they are top class Rashid 2-25) beat Sunrisers erations (IFs) to ensure each minimise the Games’ impact Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 World Beach Games Qatar ships the following year. Doha players,” Tewatia, a left-hand Hyderabad 158 for 4 (Pandey competition was delivered to on the environment. Only two Olympic Games. 2019. Qatar has been fortu- is also currently bidding to batsman, told reporters. 54, Warner 48, Archer 1-25) by the highest standards. new permanent venues were QOC Secretary-General nate to host many world-class host the 2030 Asian Games. “Obviously when Ben five wickets.