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SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019 Qatari sport receives big praise at first Arab-German Sports Summit in Berlin

HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani, President of Olympic Committee, addresses the first Arab-German Sports Summit at Aldon The first Arab-German Sports Summit concluded on Friday with prominent political and sports figures at- Kempinski in Berlin on Thursday. The meet identified important sporting achievements of Qatar. tending along with participants from several countries interested in sport, academia, and medicine.

QNA you invest in the future of your major tournaments such as BERLIN country and the future of your the 2011 Arab Games, the generations,” HE the Ambas- 2015 Handball World Cup THE first Arab-German Sports sador added. and the 2018 World Gymnas- Summit, a two-day event, On his part, Ambassador tics Championships, as well as came to a conclusion in Ber- of Lebanon to Germany Dr. many other sporting aspects lin on Friday with prominent Mustapha Adib, Dean of the such as the Schools Olympic political and sports figures Arab Diplomatic Corps in Ger- Program, and other initiatives. attending, along with partici- many, thanked Sheikh Joaan Director of Planning and pants from several countries for attending the summit, not- Operations of IAAF World interested in sport, academia, ing the importance of Qatar’s Athletics Championships, and medicine. role in sport and its role in so- 2019, Fahad Juma The second and final day ciety. He pointed out that the said that the participation of the summit witnessed sev- world is looking forward to a in the first AGS summit was eral seminars and sessions distinguished edition of the very fruitful, adding that such with the main theme of Qatari World Cup in 2022 Qatar. a platform is of great impor- sport, its impact on the global QOC Secretary-General tance and contributes to con- level and the successes it has Jassim al Buainain gave a spe- veying clear messages about achieved in terms of devel- cial presentation on sports in the Qatari work in sports and opment and championships Qatar during the session enti- the interest enjoyed by the in Qatar, including the 2019 tled “The Olympics and grand sport at the community level. World Athletics Champion- championships”. Lulwa al Marri, Chairper- ships, the 2022 FIFA World He reviewed Qatar’s sport son of Qatar Womens Sports Cup, and the 2023 World achievements and the great Committee, highlighted the Swimming Championships. successes reached through the reality of women’s sports in Participants also discussed Attendees on Day Two of the Summit on Friday. belief of the wise leadership in Qatar and the level reached Qatar’s great role in sports the value of sport and its posi- during the past years after medicine through the Aspetar mittee (QOC) HE Sheikh of the AGS summit, as well sion, Ambassador of Qatar to the World Cup in 2022. We all tive impact on society. starting from point zero, add- hospital and Aspire Academy Joaan bin Hamad al Thani, the as the presence of HE Sheikh Germany HE Sheikh Saoud know what sport can do to a Al Buainain noted Qatar’s ing that in a few years, many and its role in the prepara- first session witnessed a num- Joaan, which he said gave a lot bin Abdulrahman al Thani society, it’s a vehicle for activi- keenness in setting interna- successes have been achieved. tion of athletes and other top- ber of keynote speakers. of momentum and attention to pointed the importance of the ties and development. tional standards for the ma- Al Marri’s speech was im- ics related to Qatari sport and Secretary-General of Arab- the event that will have many AGS summit, saying, “The Ger- “That’s why today this jor sporting events organised pressive, especially since partici- achievements. German Chamber of Com- positive repercussions in the mans hosted the World Cup event the first Arab German since the great success of the pants from Germany, in particu- In the presence of Presi- merce and Industry Abdulaziz coming period. in 2006 while the Arab world Sport summit has a great val- 15th Asian Games in 2006, lar, did not have full knowledge dent of Qatar Olympic Com- al Mikhlafi praised the holding In a speech at the first ses- represented by Qatar will host ue. When you invest in sport, and the further successes in of women’s sport in Qatar.

Qatar’s Madeed shoots gold at Amir Cup

Hamad Abdulrahman al Attiyah, President of the Qatari and Asian Equestrian Federation, with the participants at QEF on Friday. Qatar’s Al Boinin trots to the top in AEF U-21 Dressage Championship final

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK (Above) Qatar’s Abdulla al total tally of 64.583. Hamad Abdulrahman al final of the Asian champion- Madeed (centre) poses with his DOHA Rosad Febrisamina of Attiyah, President of the Qa- ship has the best of riders who gold medal after winning the Indonesia was at the second tari and Asian Equestrian qualified after several stages in Men’s 50m Rifle Prone event DISPLAYING great poise spot with an average score of Federation stressed on the im- Malaysia, China, Taipei, Sin- on the opening day of the Amir and combining superbly with 62.560. Febrisamina is com- portance of holding the conti- gapore and Indonesia. Cup Shooting Championships at her horse, Qatar’s Maryam ing off after winning the zonal nental championship in Doha, The head of observers is an the Losail Shooting Complex on al Boinin surged into lead af- qualifier in Indonesia. the headquarters of the Asian expert from Thailand, while Friday. Jassim Rayed al Baloushi ter the day one of the Asian Indian riders Sudipti Equestrian Federation. the head of the appeals com- took silver while Mohamed Faraj Equestrian Federation (AEF) Hajela and Raunaq Anand oc- He said that the tourna- mittee is Ahmad al Badawi for Abdulrehman won the bronze. U-21 Dressage Championship cupied third and fourth places. ment is a serious preparation the final. final on Friday. Hajela scored 61.786, while for the Equestrian Games to be The championship has at- (Right) Ukraine’s Elizaveth Shak- At the Qatar Equestrian Raunaq had 59.821 points to held in Thailand in December. tracted 22 riders from Singa- hova celebrates on the podium Federation’s (QEF) Indoor her credit. Secretary-General of the pore, India, Malaysia, China, after winning the Women’s 50m Arena, Al Boinin surged to the Other Qatari riders Jas- Qatari and Asian Equestrian Chinese Taipei, Thailand, In- Rife Prone competition. Qatar’s top spot after three rounds. sim Mohammad al Kuwari Federation Badr al Darwish donesia and Malaysia, besides Haya Mohamed and Matara The Qatari rider scored 65.714, (55.595) and Sauod al Boinin welcomed all participants of the Qatar. On Saturday, the sec- Fahad al Assiri claimed the silver 64.464 and 63.571 points in (53.810) were at 12th and 14th U-21 championship to Doha. ond round of the competition and bronze, respectively. three rounds respectively for a position respectively. He pointed out that the will held. Sports Saturday, April 6, 2019 13 A great club back at apex of Qatari football World Cup Naib made Afghanistan ODI ahead of World Cup

FGHANISTAN replaced long- Aserving One-Day International captain Asghar Afghan with Gul- badin Naib on Friday, less than two months before this year’s 50- over World Cup in England and Wales. Afghan, 31, took over the team’s captaincy in 2015 after had stepped down following the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

A file pic of Afghanistan’s Gulba- din Naib. (REUTERS) The Al Sadd team and management officials pose with the Falcon Shield after they won their 14th crown on Friday. Under his leadership, the war- torn South Asian country gained full membership status from Established in 1969, Al Sadd has come a long way in Qatari footballing history the governing body International Cricket Council and also qualified AYENI OLUSEGUN watched Al Rayyan and par- the current squad. fans,” he added. fans joy after so many years.” for the 2019 World Cup. Afghani- DOHA ticularly Al Duhail control a The club has also groomed Top goal scorer with 39 Also, Qatar Stars League stan’s chief selector Dawalt Ah- trophy they have won a record some of Qatar’s top players goals in the season Baghdad (QSL) CEO Hani Taleb Ballan madzai backed Naib to continue FOUNDED by four students in 13 times prior to Thursday’s like former AFC Player of the Bounedjah has enjoyed his congratulated the Board of Di- Afghan’s legacy and said he was 1969 with the only goal of just thundering triumph. Year, Khalfan Ibrahim and most productive season in rectors of Al Sadd club on their the right choice to lead the team playing football without join- Leading the league in al- Top destination currently Qatar national team front of goal. The Algerian triumph. In a statement on the at the World Cup. “Asghar Afghan ing other established teams, Al most every statistics – just captain Hassan al Haydos. praised his colleagues for their league’s website, Ballan said, who captained team Afghanistan Sadd have probably succeeded six goals shy of reaching 100 The Wolves have also been a Speaking after the game, contributions. “On behalf of all members and for a period of around four years beyond the expectations of its for the season and have lost top destination for some of Haydos who joined the club “Our goal was to win the staff of the QSL, I congratu- achieved a lot and made the establishers. just one game so far, Al Sadd’s Europe’s top players notably as a boy and is now an integral title and thank God we were late the Al Sadd Club, players, country proud,” Ahmadzai said Adjudged to have the best dominance has been brewing amongst the crop being Real member of the side said, “The able to do it. The team showed technical and administrative in a statement on the Afghan fanbase in Qatar, Al Sadd for years. Madrid icon Raul Gonzalez, team deserved the title after a enough fighting spirit and staff as well as fans on showing Cricket Board’s (ACB) website on Thursday broke their six- The Wolves have also been who captained the team to long journey throughout the hunger which helped us a lot. excellence in the champion- https://www.cricket.af/acb- year-long barren spell as Qa- a top destination for some of their 13th league success season. Our main goal since “Personally, reaching a ship. The results and achieve- news-info/960. “I hope Gulbadin tar Stars League champions Europe’s top players notably in 2012-13 season. the start of the year was to re- historical milestone in front of ments by Al Sadd prove they Naib will be able to continue his in scintillating fashion with a amongst the crop being Real gain the title which has been goal has been down to my col- fully deserved to be crowned.” legacy at the helm of the team’s 7-2 thrashing of Al Ahli, who Madrid icon Raul Gonzalez, absent from the club for years.” leagues. The title is more impor- Al Sadd will soon be back affairs.” (REUTERS) happened to be in their way who captained the team to the Al Sadd dressing room in- “This achievement will be tant but personal achievements in action at the AFC Champi- of greatness. their 13th league success in clude Barcelona legend Xavi the beginning of more hon- also come with team success. ons League on Tuesday when The Wolves had a thing 2012-13 season. Hernandez and Atletico Ma- ours and we will continue to The Falcon Shield has returned Al Sadd visit Uzbekistan side Pakistan name to prove this season having Other stars to have graced drid’s Gabi Fernandez both in work with the support of the home and we have given our Pakhtakor in Tashkent. 23 probables DUBAI: Experienced Pakistan cricketers , and are Russell steals Kohli’s thunder as likely to miss the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 as they have not been included in the list of RCB lose fifth game in a row 23 probables for the 15-mem- ber squad. An official statement AFP by the BANGALORE (PCB) also said the probables will have to attend a fitness SKIPPER Virat Kohli smashed test, which will be held at the 84 off 49 deliveries but his National Cricket Academy knock went in vain as Roy- (NCA) in Lahore on April 15-16. al Challengers Bangalore Pakistan will declare their team slumped to their fifth succes- for the showpiece event on April sive defeat in the Indian Pre- 18 and will travel to England mier League on Friday. on April 23. The green brigade Batsman Andre Russell with will play a five-match ODI series his 13-ball 48 stole Kohli’s thun- against the hosts before start- der as Kolkata Knight Riders ing their World Cup campaign, chased down their target of 206 Teammates greet batsman Andre Russell (3rd right) after he led Kol- slated to be held in England and with five balls to spare at Ban- kata Knight Riders to victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Wales from May 3. (AFP) galore’s M Chinnaswamy Sta- the IPL at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Friday. (AFP) LIST OF PROBABLES: Sarfaraz dium. They won by five . Ahmed (Captain), , Asif Qatar eves retain West Asian Rugby crown The India captain, with The burly Russell, a top all- need to watch a few balls,” said Ali, , , 5,110 runs, surpassed Chennai rounder from West Indies, took Russell. “We needed to get 68 , , TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK onships at Aspire on Friday. Director of Public Relations Super Kings batsman Suresh the game away from Bangalore from 28 balls, and that doesn’t Hassan Ali, Imad Wasim, Imam- DOHA Qatar’s B team finished & Director of Public Relations Raina’s record of 5,086 runs to with one four and seven sixes. happen everyday. We just had to ul-Haq, , Moham- third defeating Jordan 27-5. Hamad al Abdullah. top the all-time batting chart With KKR needing 66 put our bodies on the line. That’s mad Abbas, , THE Qatar national rugby team The head of the Organis- The national team domi- in the Twenty20 tournament. from the last four overs, Rus- the nature of T20 cricket.” , Mohammad won the women’s title for the ing Committee and Chairman nated the final. They had be- But his team are approach- sell hit the ball to all parts of Brief Scores: Kolkata Knight Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, West Asian Rugby Champion- of Qatar Rugby Union Yousuf gun the tournament beating ing the IPL’s most dismal re- the ground to take apart the Riders 206 for 5 (Russell 48*, Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab ship for the second time in a Jahm al Kuwari crowned the Jordan 39-0. cord held by Delhi Capitals Bangalore bowling. Lynn 43, Negi 2-21) beat Royal Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, row beating Lebanon in the fi- winners in attendance of the In the semi-finals, Qatar (earlier Delhi Daredevils) of “I am always confident. Challengers Bangalore 205 for Shan Masood, , nal 22-5 at the West Asian Rug- General-Secretary of the Fed- beat Jordan 34-0, while team six straight losses at the start When I went out, DK (skipper 3 (Kohli 84, de Villiers 63) by Usman Shinwari, Yasir Shah. by men’s and women’s champi- eration Assa al Khater, and B lost to Lebanon 15-17. of the 2013 edition. Dinesh Karthik) was saying we five wickets.

Al Meer triumphs in T2 at Juve poised to win 8th straight Serie A title Desert Challenge AFP rested. But Allegri’s side are MILAN building momentum as they prepare for next week’s Cham- CHAMPIONS Juventus turn pions League quarter-final, their focus to nailing down an first leg clash against Ajax in eighth consecutive Serie A title Amsterdam. If they don’t seal in record time this weekend, the title on Sunday they can do days after a row erupted over so the following weekend with racist abuse aimed at starlet a win at SPAL. Moise Kean in Cagliari. In both cases it would be a Massimiliano Allegri’s side record for the 20-team Italian return to their home comforts championship. of the Allianz Stadium in Turin Three teams have won with to host AC Milan after their trip five games to go -- Roberto to Sardinia on Tuesday ended Mancini’s Inter Milan in 2006- amid scenes of chaos as Kean 2007, Torino in 1947-1948 and and teammate Blaise Matuidi Fiorentina in 1955-1956. Qatari driver Mohammed al Meer and Russian co-driver Alexey were subjected to monkey Paris Saint-Germain hold Kuzmich with their medals at the 29th Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. cries and racist chanting. the European record by win- Juventus could win the ning Ligue 1 three years ago DOHA: Qatari driver Mo- French driver Stephane Pe- league title with seven games with eight games to spare. hammed al Meer and Russian terhansel and co-driver An- to spare -- the earliest any FIXTURES (SATURDAY) co-driver Alexey Kuzmich won drea Peterhansel who landed team has ever sealed Serie A Parma v Torino, Juventus v AC the T2 production cars catego- the cars title, and second time -- if they beat AC Milan and Milan, Sampdoria v AS Roma ry in a Nissan Patrol as the the bikes champion Sam Sunder- nearest challengers Napoli Juventus players celebrate after their match against Cagliari recently. (REUTERS) Sunday 29th Abu Dhabi Desert Chal- land of United Kingdom. lose at home to Genoa. Fiorentina v Frosinone, Cagliari lenge came to a climax with a American Casey Cur- The Turin giants have an “The eighth consecutive ing’ is getting closer to com- Juventus have had an unpar- v SPAL, Udinese v Empoli, Inter gala dinner and prize giving rie captured the buggies 18-point advantage on Napoli championship is in the ‘load- pletion. These will be two very alleled campaign, with just Milan v Atalanta, Lazio v ceremony at Yas Marina Cir- title while Kuwati Fahad and have won both their direct ing phase’,” said Juve captain important weeks for us.” one defeat in 30 games on Sassuolo, Napoli v Genoa cuit in Abu Dhabi. Al Musallam was crowned clashes with Carlo Ancelotti’s Giorgio Chiellini. Boosted by the summer March 17 against Genoa, when Monday Other winners included quads champion. side this season. “Right now, the ‘upload- signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese superstar was Bologna v Chievo