Community Community Pak Shamaa Belgian School and compatriots P6College P16 and fans students show celebrate victory good results against Brazil at in Grade – X Ambassador Bart De examinations. Groof’s residence.
Sunday, July 8, 2018 Shawwal 24, 1439 AH
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Bollywood diva Kangana COVER Ranaut believes in taking STORY the road less travelled. P4-5 2 GULF TIMES Sunday, July 8, 2018 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT
PRAYER TIME Fajr 3.21am Shorooq (sunrise) 4.50am Zuhr (noon) 11.39am Asr (afternoon) 3.02pm Maghreb (sunset) 6.30pm Isha (night) 8.00pm
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The Little Witch secretly sneak into the party but is caught doing so, and DIRECTION: Mike Schaerer as a punishment, she has to learn all the spells from the CAST: Karoline Herfurth, Axel Prahl, Luis Vorbach great magical book in just one year. This proves to be more SYNOPSIS: The plot follows the story of a small witch difficult than she first thought it would be, since there are who is determined to be the best witch of the forest and some adversities.The evil witch Rumpumpel wants to stop Emergency 999 along with her raven Abraxas, rolls from one adventure her from doing so and the little witch is not very diligent. Worldwide Emergency Number 112 to another. The little witch really wants to dance with She tries to find an easier way, along with her speaking Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 the other witches in the Walpurgis night, but she is only raven Abraxas, to prove herself as a good witch. Local Directory 180 127 years old and thus far too young for it. She tries to THEATRES: The Mall, Landmark, Royal Plaza International Calls Enquires 150 Hamad International Airport 40106666 Labor Department 44508111, 44406537 Mowasalat Taxi 44588888 Qatar Airways 44496000 Hamad Medical Corporation 44392222, 44393333 Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation 44845555, 44845464 Primary Health Care Corporation 44593333 44593363 Qatar Assistive Technology Centre 44594050 Qatar News Agency 44450205 44450333 Q-Post – General Postal Corporation 44464444
Humanitarian Services Offi ce (Single window facility for the repatriation of bodies) Ministry of Interior 40253371, 40253372, 40253369 Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 Qatar Airways 40253374 Sanju underworld, prison terms, loss of loved ones, and the haunting DIRECTION: Rajkumar Hirani speculation that he might or might not be a terrorist. Sanju CAST: Ranbir Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Paresh Rawal turns out to be a hilarious and heartbreaking exploration of SYNOPSIS: Sanju explores some of the most crucial one man’s battle against his own wild self and the formidable chapters from movie star Sanjay Dutt’s dramatic and external forces trying to crush him. It depicts the journey of a controversial real life. Coming from a family of cinema man through everything that life can throw at him. Some true ote Unquo legends, he himself became a fi lm star, and then saw dizzying stories leave you thinking “did this really happen?” This is one u te heights and darkest depths: adulation of die-hard fans, such unbelievable story that happens to be true. Q There are unending battles with various addictions, brushes with the THEATRES: Royal Plaza, Landmark, The Mall two great days in a person’s life - the day we The Mall Cinema (1): Sanju (Hindi) Royal Plaza Cinema Palace 2:15pm; The Incredibles 2 (2D) (1): Ant-Man And The Wasp (2D) are born and the day 5pm; The Little Witch (2D) 7:15pm; 2:30pm; The Incredibles 2 (2D) we discover why. Qalb Omnah (Arabic) 9:15pm; Mr. 4:45pm; Ant-Man And The Wasp Chandramaouli (Tamil) 11:15pm. (2D) 6pm; Sanju (Hindi) 8pm; Mr. (2D) 7pm & 9:15pm; Taxi 5 (2D) — William Barclay The Mall Cinema (2): The Little Chandramaouli (Tamil) 11pm. 11:30pm. Witch (2D) 3pm; Ant-Man And Land Mark Cinema (2): Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2): The Wasp (2D) 5pm,7:15pm, & Pantham (Telugu) 2:15pm; The Pantham (Telugu) 3pm; Doby & 9:30pm; Taxi 5 (2D) 11:45pm. Incredibles 2 (2D) 4:45pm; Ant- Disy’s Dream Town (2D) 5:30pm; The Mall Cinema (3): Pantham Man And The Wasp (2D) 7pm Tag (2D) 7pm; Sanju (Hindi) (Telugu) 2pm; Tej, I Love You & 9:15pm; The First Purge (2D) 8:45pm; The First Purge (2D) Community Editor (Telugu) 4:30pm; Sanju (Hindi) 11:30pm. 11:30pm. Kamran Rehmat 7pm; The First Purge (2D) Land Mark Cinema (3): Ant-Man Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (3): e-mail: [email protected] 9:45pm; Tag (2D) 11:30pm. And The Wasp (2D) 2:15pm; Sanju Doby & Disy’s Dream Town (2D) Land Mark Cinema (1): Doby & (Hindi) 4:30pm; Qalb Omnah 2:15pm; The Little Witch (2D) 4pm; Telephone: 44466405 Disy’s Dream Town (2D) 2:15pm; (Arabic) 7:15pm; Tag (2D) 9:15pm; Sanju (Hindi) 6pm; Loving Pablo Fax: 44350474 The Little Witch (2D) 4pm; Taxi 5 Tej, I Love You (Telugu) 11:15pm. (2D) 9pm; Sanju (Hindi) 11pm. Sunday, July 8, 2018 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY
details, call 44373259. Souq has started from June 14 till August 31. Colour your summer at Doha Exhibition Summer Camp for Kids and Conventional Centre, West Bay during WHERE: Music and Arts Atelier, Villa 57 Summer Entertainment City 2018 with Bin Omran over 75 activities and games, more than 40 WHEN: Ongoing till Aug 31 food and 132 retail outlets and amazing live TIME: 7:30am – 2:30pm performances. Get set for an exciting and Doha’s Kids Summer Camp where artists eventful summer in 2018. are made! The A to Z of kid’s summer camp – from artworks, dance and music lessons and PLAY in between. For ages 5 years and up. For registration, contact registration@ atelierqatar.com and mobile 33003839.
Soccer Festival WHERE: The St. Regis Doha WHEN: Ongoing till July 15 TIME: 2pm – 12am The St. Regis Doha has announced plans to celebrate the month-long soccer festival and screen all matches to the delight of football lovers, to be held till Sunday July 15. Sarab EVENTS long graceful steps. The fi nal performance Lounge and Vine Restaurant will transform is scheduled to be on 15 Septemeber as a their terraces into football lounges for Desert Rose Exhibition fl ashmob. football lovers to enjoy watching every angle WHERE: Katara Art Studio B19 of their favourite game, with giant screens to WHEN: Ongoing till July 25 Special Needs Summer Camp broadcast the games daily from 2pm – 12am. TIME: 10am - 10pm WHERE: HOPE Qatar Center for Special The exhibition features the nature and Needs Hobby Classes architecture of Qatar, continues till July WHEN: July 16 – August 15 WHERE: Mystic Arts Centre behind Al 25. The exhibition includes 34 pictures TIME: 8:30am – 12:30pm Hilal Focus Medical Centre as a selection of the works of the British HOPE Qatar Center for Special Needs WHEN: Wednesday – Monday photographer who took tens of thousands is organising a very unique summer camp Mystic Art Centre, is a holistic performing of photos during his fi ve years in Qatar as a bringing together children with and without arts institution and a one stop solution for fi lmmaker and photographer. He captured the special needs in a fun and entertainment adults as well as children looking to explore country’s land and sea, and highlighted the fi lled programme from July 16 – August 15. their talents in various art forms. We off er beauty of its impressive architecture and its This camp led by a multinational team will classes in Carnatic Music, Hindustani Music, unique museums. enhance empathy, teamwork, and friendships Karate, Yoga, Zumba, Classical Dance, Salsa, between the diff erently abled children and Hip Hop, contemporary and Bollywood Cheer at Sharq Arena other children aged 4 – 18. The camp will run dance forms. Personalised lessons, effi cient WHERE: Al Qareb Ballroom for 5 days a week from 8:30am – 12:30pm for mentoring and exposure to stage helps our Outdoor and fi ve-a-side football WHEN: Ongoing till July 16 one month and include various edutainment learner to walk out as a confi dent performer pitches TIME: 11:am – 1:am activities. For details, call 55751754 / at the end of their course. For details, call WHERE: Aspire Zone Sharq Arena is hosting unforgettable 55385687 44723680/33897609. WHEN: Daily moments for football lovers this season. The TIME: 7pm – 11pm matches will air live, daily. Fans can enjoy Summer Camp Dance and instrument classes Aspire Zone’s fi ve-a-side football outdoor a menu that perfectly pairs with the lively WHERE: Music Lounge WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf Times pitches opposite Al Waab Street are available atmosphere. WHEN: Ongoing till August 30 Building every day from 7pm – 11pm. TIME: 9am – 12pm WHEN: Wednesday – Monday This summer camp is designed to give Learn the movements of dance styles in Arab and German Tales Exhibition every camper a skill to create music through Bollywood, Hip Hop and also the musical WHERE: Qatar National Library special training in musical instruments piano, instruments such as Piano, Guitar, Keyboard WHEN: Ongoing till August 18 guitar and drums, to visualise child’s limitless for adults as well kids and move in the world The exhibition is organised within the imagination and bring it to creative visuals of music. For details, contact 66523871/ framework of Qatar–Germany Year of through art and craft. This camp will develop 31326749. Culture and provides an insight into the their communication skills through training history of Arabic and German fairy and folk in public speaking along with hip hop dance, Summer Entertainment City 2018 tales, and how the two traditions infl uenced warm up exercises, karate and yoga. WHERE: DECC each other. It aims to show the transcultural WHEN: Ongoing till August 31 value of narrative traditions as a shared Summer Camps TIME: 12pm intangible cultural heritage and highlight WHERE: Mamangam Performing Art An amazing range of local shopping mutual infl uences, shared ideas and cultural Centre, Al Hilal stalls will feature products from all over the transfer between the Arab world and WHEN: Ongoing till August 31 world on the Eid. The Summer Shopping Germany through storytelling and tales. TIME: 8am – 12:30pm
Population Growth in Qatar: An open Mamangam Performing Art Centre will be discussion holding Summer Camps in its Al Hilal branch WHERE: QNL for two batches of age groups from 4 -18 yrs. WHEN: July 11 The summer camps will include Yoga, Karate, TIME: 12:pm – 01:pm Art and Craft , Music, Hip-hop, Bollywood, On the occasion of World Population Day, Indian Classical and Contemporary dance. Qatar National Library in association with For details, call 33897609. the Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics is organising an open discussion Summer Camps on population growth in Qatar and its impact WHERE: TCA on various aspects and viable solutions to its WHEN: Ongoing ensuing challenges. TIME: 8:30am – 1pm The TCA is holding Summer Camps in its Choreography Lessons - Brazilian branch for all students, ongoing from June Zouk 24. Every two weeks, a new batch will begin WHERE: Music and Arts Atelier near MOI for every child to join and learn new forms of WHEN: Ongoing till September 15 art. The summer camps will include Abacus, Brazilian zouk is characterised by the Drawing and Painting, Calligraphy, keyboard dancers’ undulating bodies and the girls’ and dance. The camp will run for 7 days a fl owing hair. Dancer or not, depending on week from, 8:30am – 1pm. You will be able to the style of Brazilian zouk, you’ll be able see the activities and schedules that will be to choose connection and embrace with held for every week and register your kid. For
Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Sunday, July 8, 2018 COMMUNITY COVER STORY “I am someone who has broken most stereotypes” —Kangana Ranaut, Bollywood actress
The power of the mind is such that once I set my heart and mind on something, I will strive to achieve it no matter what
SUNDAY CONVERSATION
By Nivedita
angana Ranaut’s journey in Bollywood is remarkable with roles that got her National Film Awards thrice. She is now geared up for her next, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, Mental Hai Kya and a sports drama directed by Ashwini Iyer Tiwari. KThe actress says she is someone who has always taken on diverse roles, has broken most stereotypes and believes in being off the beaten path. Talking about Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, Kangana, a Reebok brand ambassador, said in an interview: “I met with a nerve-wracking accident while shooting the film. It left me with a scar on my forehead. But when I look back now, I carry this scar with pride. I am nowhere close to Jhansi Ki Rani, but her story definitely gave me courage and strength to do this physically challenging part.” “I am someone who has always taken on diverse roles and broken most stereotypes,” she added. Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi is an epic biographical film based on the life of Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi. Kangana plays the lead role. She is also a part of psychological thriller Mental Hai Kya, in which she shares screen space with her Queen co-star Rajkummar Rao. Kangana hopes the audience will like this film, too. “We really don’t know about success and failure since it is not in Sunday, July 8, 2018 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY
“I am a straightforward person. I have always said exactly what is on my mind and voiced my opinion on what I believe is right — whether it is in my personal life, or professional. My experiences, whether good or bad, have definitely helped me evolve and made me who I am today”
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Grade-X students of Pak Shamaa School and College (PSSC) excelled in SSC-II (Secondary School Certifi cate) examinations held by Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), Islamabad. FBISE recently announced results for the examination conducted in March. The students, who showed excellent results, are namely, Javeria Saeed, fi rst position in the school with 1021 out of total 1,100 marks; Baynita Khalid, second with 1006; Anas Mustafa. third with 992; Aqsa Saleem, fourth with 987; Mohammad Haroon, fi fth with 984; Muhammd Talha, sixth with 971; Hamra Malik, seventh with 970; Ch Muhammad Saad, eighth with 958; Mariam Abdul Malik, ninth with 925; Syeda Fatima Hussain, 10th with 900; Hira Shahid, 11th with 894;Shah Sawar Afridi, 12th with 886; Muhammad Faizan, 13th with 884; Sumaiya Khan, 14th with 881; and Abdurahaman, 15th with 880.
Mariam Abdul Malik Hira Shahid Hassan Baynita Khalid Muhammad Talha Syeda Fatima Hussain
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IvaQ holds reception for Indian volleyball team
ndian Volleyball Association of Qatar (IvaQ) recently organised a reception for the members of Indian national volleyball team. The team is in Doha to play exhibition matches with Qatar and take part in 5th VoliQ Cup Volleyball Tournament. IThe team members, who attended the event were namely, Jagir Singh, Team Manager; Birsingh Yadav, Chief Coach; Ukkarapandian Mohan, Captain; and Prabagaran Pattani, Prabagaran Sinnadhu, Vaishnav Govindrajan, Jerome Vinith, Akhin Gopal Krishnan, Amit Balwan Singh, Deepesh Kumar Sinha, Ajithlal Chandran, Karthick Ashok, Vinit Kumar, Ranjit Singh, Rahul Garak, Rohith Puthenkovilekathupadinjare, Rohit Kumar, Hardeep Singh, Pankaj Sharma and Muthusamy Appavu, team players. Jenny Antony, Chief Patron of IvaQ, along with Jassim Asokhan UDyogamanda, Thahir, Henry, Nirmal, Ashraf and Haroon Palangad, IvaQ offi cials, felicitated the players. Sunday, July 8, 2018 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY Sheraton Grand Doha Hotel appoints new manager
Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel announces back to his motherland where he took on a role as a hotel assistant the appointment of Yazan Latif as the new hotel manager. He manager. From 2004 until 2008, he served in operations during will be responsible for overseeing the entire hotel operations his time in Whistler, Canada. Moving out from Whistler in 2008, at Sheraton Grand Doha. Prior to his current appointment, he he then continued his journey over to Mauritius and Mumbai was the Director of Rooms at Yas Viceroy Hotel in another Gulf where he opened two spectacular properties before landing a country. Director of Rooms position in Jakarta. In 2015, he then assumed a Latif brings over 18 years of commercial and operational task force hotel manager role among Istanbul, Maldives and a Gulf experience in the hospitality industry, and has an impressive country in neighbour of Qatar. record of leadership and commitment to quality and service, Latif grew up in Jordan where he studied Business which will enable Sheraton Grand Doha to identify new Administration & Economics and holds a Master’s Degree in opportunities and ensure enhanced and memorable experiences International Hotel & Tourism Management from Oxford Brookes for guests. University. Commenting on his new appointment, Latif said, “I am proud Set by the West Bay and the sparkling blue waters of the Arabian and excited to join the leading team of Sheraton Grand Doha Gulf, Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel has earned Resort & Convention Hotel. I trust that with the support of the its place through time as an iconic destination and established talented and professional leaders of Sheraton Grand Doha, we a long-lasting relationship with several generations of Qatar. will continue to successfully lead this property as one of the top Emerging from a complete renovation, the cultural symbol returns desirable hotels in Qatar.” to its former glory, featuring extraordinary 1980s architecture A hospitality veteran, he started his career in 1999 in the world highlighting the region’s exquisite designs, while catering to the cultural capital of United Kingdom for a few years before he came needs of the modern social travellers. NEW MANAGER: Yazan Latif Sign In, Startech hold Workshop on ‘Digital Entrepreneurship’
Sign In and Startech, two online business fi rms, hosted a one-day workshop on ‘Digital started the workshop and explained clearly ‘why Internet Business’ in today’s market scenario. Entrepreneurship’ at Crowne Plaza, Doha recently. The workshop revealed an excellent level Ameen, Programme Manager at Qatar Business Incubation Centre, gave a talk on the facilities of understanding of the dynamics of the digital business world and the endless opportunities and services provided by Qatar government for empowering the start-ups in Qatar. The it off ers to the aspiring entrepreneurs around the world. The fi rst of its kind in Qatar, the programme completely focused on the signifi cance of online business in today’s business world Workshop was useful for all kind of businesses and the aspirants are demanding to host it and the ways to achieve success. again, stated a press release. The workshop provided in depth knowledge on online businesses such as Affi liate and The workshop provided a deep dive into the world of online business and facilitated the small E-Commerce that can be easily started by anyone who has entrepreneurial aspiration. Focused and medium entrepreneurs to sign in for the growth of their business. Around hundred aspiring on existing, prospective, young and women entrepreneurs, Sign In endowed a focused entrepreneurs participated in the workshop that introduced the unlimited opportunities the and specialised training and off ered post workshop free consultation and support for the Internet business concept put forth. M P Shanavas, a famous Internet business consultant, participants. La Cigale Hotel concierge crowned with ‘The Golden Keys’
After more than 23 years of experience in 5 stars hotel industry out of which 10 years at La Cigale Hotel Doha, Thushantha Jayasinghe, Concierge Supervisor in Charge at La Cigale Hotel, becomes a member of the very prestigious association Les Clefs d’Or (Golden Keys) with full pledge, said a press release. Les Clefs d’Or (translated as The Golden Keys) is an international association of close to 4,000 professional concierges from across the globe (In Service through Friendship). The key holders have years of experience and a strong sense of devotion to Clef d’Or promise of delivering excellent service to hotel guests at every opportunity. The pinning ceremony of Thushantha Jayasinghe took place at in “Al-Ghariyah 2” meeting room, La Cigale Hotel recently under the auspices of Randy Santos, third Vice President Les Clefs’ d’Or International; Saoud al-Nisf, UICH (Union Internationale des Concierges d’Hôtels) International Honorary Member; Zemri Dauti, President Les Clefs’ d’Or Qatar; Jonathan Edirin, fi rst Vice President Les Clefs’ d’Or Qatar; and Swati Prasad, Head of Training and Development of hospitality at Stenden University Qatar with “Qatar Concierge Society” executive committee. Jayasinghe said, “I have set a goal to be part of this esteemed association, Les Clefs Dór 10 years ago and I kept on working on myself day by day and today I can say this is the proudest moment of my concierge life. I have made it after many years of hard work; a special thanks to La Cigale Hotel management for all the support and push that facilitate to hold The Golden Keys.” La Cigale Hotel is proud of the achievements of the employees throughout the years which refl ect one of the hotel’s main mission: “to be The Qatari Hotel that provides outstanding services with highest quality standards to its valued guests.” 8 GULF TIMES Sunday, July 8, 2018 COMMUNITY MARKETING
Hyundai teams up with Maroon 5 to pay tribute to Bob Marley
yundai Motor Company, the critically acclaimed Korean-American fi lm with male and female reggae dancers bringing Hyundai Motor Company, Minsoo Kim, offi cial partner of the 2018 FIFA and music video director Joseph Kahn, who energy to the music. The dancers’ bodies are said: “Hyundai has a long-standing history World Cup Russia, has teamed has worked with artistes such as Lady Gaga, then transformed into hundreds of miniature in football as a proud sponsor of FIFA since up with multi-platinum Grammy Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mariah Carey, Destiny’s models of Hyundai’s new fuel cell electric 1999. The partnership with Maroon 5 has Award-winning US pop rock band Child, Christina Aguilera, U2, George Michael vehicle, NEXO, driving in time to the beat, allowed us to deliver a more innovative HMaroon 5 to pay tribute to reggae legend Bob and Kylie Minogue, to name a few. In 2003, he before being defi ned by beams of headlights brand experience to our customers. For the Marley by covering his iconic feel-good hit won a Grammy and MTV VMA for Eminem’s illuminating their fi gures against a darkened 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, Maroon 5’s Three Little Birds for its new brand campaign. Without You. He also recently won a second background. modern take on Three Little Birds tells people In Qatar, Hyundai vehicles are available at Grammy for Best Music Video of 2015 for Maroon 5 said, “Bob Marley is one of the to forget their worries; reflecting Hyundai’s Skyline Automotive, a Jaidah Group company Taylor Swift’s Bad Blood featuring Kendrick greatest artistes in the history of music, he is new brand campaign, ‘Hyundai exists to and offi cial distribution partner of Hyundai Lamar. truly a genius, so we were excited to be given enhance everyday lives with quality time’, Motor Company in the country. Kahn was also responsible for creating the the opportunity to cover Three Little Birds for which informs customers about using our With its laidback, positive vibes, Three Little new Hyundai television advert that is being Hyundai’s new campaign.” smart technology to keep safe and worry free Birds is the perfect song to encourage football broadcast during the ongoing 2018 FIFA World Aside from music, football played a major while on the roads.” fans to forget their worries and focus on the Cup. Featuring Maroon 5 and shot against a role throughout the life of Marley. He grew This year, as well as working with Maroon tournament as a whole; embracing it as a football stadium backdrop, it shows the band up playing the sport in fi elds and streets as 5 to release Three Little Birds, Hyundai Motor celebration of sport, rather than experiencing performing their version of Three Little Birds well as in the recording studios. He supported has also created the ‘FIFA World Football the highs and lows of each match. Hyundai while preventing some disasters from taking Brazilian club Santos and idolised World Cup Museum’ exploring the history of football and and Maroon 5 wanted to keep as close to the place. legend Pelé. He famously said, ‘Football is a fan culture for fans. There are also a number of original song as possible as a mark of respect The video is shot in a reggae-designed world whole skill to itself. A whole world. A whole competitions throughout the tournament that for Bob Marley and to capture its original spirit created to showcase the soul of a Maroon 5 universe to itself. Me love it because you have fans can enter to win amazing prizes, including of peace and freedom. performance. The silhouettes of the band to be skilful to play it! Freedom! Football is Hyundai Cheering Stadium, Be There With Shot on location in LA, the accompanying are formed from natural materials, including freedom.” Hyundai, Hyundai Predictor’ and ‘Hyundai music video is the creative brainchild of wood, stone, feathers and jewels, intercut Head of the Marketing Division at Goal of the Tournament. Sunday, July 8, 2018 GULF TIMES 9 SPORT COMMUNITY Ascending rock climbers with disabilities in Germany An amputated leg, multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy are no hurdle for so-called paraclimbers in Germany. After recently holding the first national competition, one association is working towards adding competitive rock climbing to the international Paralympics sports. By Larissa Schwedes
hen Martin Seeger abseils down the last few metres, he doesn’t land on his feet. Instead, his wheelchair is waiting for him at the Wbottom of the climbing wall. When he was born, he didn’t get enough oxygen, so he now suffers from cerebral palsy. But that doesn’t stop him from climbing. Seeger, who studied computer science and has been working for 20 years as a software developer at a firm in Germany, usually writes down his thoughts because he doesn’t always speak that clearly. And in his free time, he climbs steep walls. “I see climbing as great training for maintaining my mobility. And you meet impressive people,” he says. Many of the people he’s referring to are members of the Karlsruhe Alpine Association’s paraclimbing group. Some 30 adults and 10 teenagers meet every week at the climbing hall in the south- western German city: Some use their metal prosthetic limbs to climb the wall, while others pull up their legs with their arms, and still others feel their way up the wall without sight. “Sometimes it’s not so easy to switch between the different disabilities” on the wall, says Uwe Benitz, who trained as a climbing instructor specialising in the disabled a few years ago. The team was recently joined by nearly 70 climbers with disabiliteis from all over Germany, ranging in age from 14 to 72, for the country’s fi rst-ever paraclimbing competition. RISING UP: The wheelchairs of Steff en Tillmans, right, and Martin Seeger wait at the bottom of a climbing wall in the German city of Karlsruhe. Wheelchair users, leg amputees, arm amputees and visually impaired people day that their sport will be included in the competed in separate categories. “A point for Paralympics. every grip” was the most important rule - the “A national competition like this is an higher each person climbed the wall, the more important step because it shows a certain points they earned. professionalisation,” says Marc Moellmann, A medal awaited each of them at the end, deputy sports director at the Association for but that wasn’t the point. the Disabled. “The focus is on being together, interacting “Climbing is very popular in Germany. The and having fun,” says initiator Armin Kuhn of more participants there are, the greater the the Karlsruhe Alpine Association. likelihood that the world federation will say Kuhn lost his lower left leg in a climbing yes,” he says, adding, however, that it could accident, but he still has plenty of energy. take a few more years before it’s recognised. Initially he just wanted to hold a city Anine Hell, who is working on an action championship. But then, as a result of plan for Paralympics climbing at the much encouragement, many contacts and German Alpine Club, explains that the “several 100 working hours,” the fi rst German many competition categories due to various Paraclimbing Championship was born. disabilities makes this more diffi cult. The enthusiasm in the association for “You can’t change the climbing route every making the event happen went far beyond time,” she explains. those with disabilities: There were more than Many climbers with disabilities get help 60 volunteers, plus the members of the youth from able-bodied climbers, for example when club. securing the rope. “It means that, in the end, After the success of the fi rst national you take more than you can give,” says Seeger. competition, the paraclimbers hope one – DPA SPIRITED: Steff en Tillmans, who has multiple sclerosis, climbs a portion of wall at a club. 10 GULF TIMES Sunday, July 8, 2018 COMMUNITY QUIZ Tracing history with deep story-lines
… But as a technical offi cer just out of the college with a degree in physics, I understood what the bomb was and what it meant to Japan, and to me”? Made in Japan by Akio Morita
What is Dr. John Pemberton’s claim to fame as far as beverage industry is concerned? Invention of Coca Cola.
Name the foundation which, according to Guinness World ummer is in full swing Records, is the largest volunteer in London. That can ambulance network in the only mean one thing. world. Wimbledon is well Pakistan-based Edhi Foundation, underway, with the mighty founded by Abdul Sattar Edhi. FedererS Express marching through the draw in his bid for his (YES!!!) One of the most popular record ninth singles title. And the toys of all times, this metal likes of Nadal, Djokovic, Nishikori construction set was fi rst and others are gunning to stop his FACT: Wimbledon, world’s oldest tennis tournament with a history that goes back to 1877, upholds a very strong dress patented by Alfred Carlton march, while a host of unheralded code with all white being the colour of choice. Gilbert in 1913. This inspires newcomers are looking to spoil builders around the world to everyone’s party. morning before dawn to be enjoyed Welcome to the world of ‘Nutty’s an unlikely choir made up of bring their imaginations to life Wimbledon is the world’s by guests on the same day. Infotainment. YAYS!’ stars like Martina Navratilova, in support of STEM learning. oldest tennis tournament, with a As the only Grand Slam Virginia Wade and Pam Shriver. Name it. history that goes back to 1877 and championship played on grass, Jean Borota won his fi rst Name this sensation. Erector Set traditions and facts, some of which Wimbledon takes a rest day in the Wimbledon championship in Sir Cliff Richard may amaze you. Back then, it used middle of the tournament. Why? To 1924. In which event did he The girl below was born to cost just one shilling to watch let the grass recover! And during the compete 40 years later? Known also for his blazing in Darjeeling (India). As an the fi nal and Spencer Gore received event, the grass is cut to a height of Veterans’ Doubles rows with various umpires, actress, she achieved fi lm 12 guineas for his triumph. Many exactly 8 mm. including his “Man, you cannot immortality by playing two fairytales have taken shape and Keep your eyes on the ball! Taylor During a rainy delay on be serious”, he went on to win of American literature’s most players have elevated their level to Dent once clocked 148 mph while Centre Court in 1996, he was 77 singles and 78 doubles titles, celebrated belles, Scarlett achieve their dream of reaching the serving to Djokovic in 2010. Loud and in the spectator and decided to which remains the highest O’Hara in Gone With the Wind pinnacle of glory. proud, Maria Sharapova has recorded raise spirits by delivering an men’s combined total of and Blanche DuBois in A Wimbledon has always had strong the loudest grunts on court— a impromptu to the crowd. He theOpen Era. Name him. Streetcar named Desire. She associations with royalty. Earlier, deafening 101.2 decibels! appropriately chose Singing in John McEnroe won Academy Awards for both players used to bow to the Royal Box, Time! Your time starts NOW! the Rain, sung with the help of these roles. Name her. even if no member of the Royal family Peter Beardsley, Peter was present. That requirement, Reid, Terry Butcher, Terry (Answer next week. Answer to however, was scrapped in 2003; now, Fenwick, Peter Shilton, Butcher last week’s photoquiz: It was the 1st the courtesy is mandatory only if the again — which one Football ever legal TV commercial ad) Queen or the Prince of Wales is in player connects these fi ve attendance. Englishmen? Wimbledon upholds a very strong Maradona. The players that he dress code with all white being skipped past to score the Goal of the colour of choice. It is up to the the Century in 1986 Umpire’s discretion to send a player to change if it needs to be. Eight-time Neil Armstrong originally Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi wanted to take a football to the refused to compete at Wimbledon moon, but he couldn’t. Why? between 1988 and 1990 due to the Because Nasa deemed it to be restrictions imposed on dress code, un-American. and called the atmosphere ‘stuff y’. As the tournament sees Which well-known book some high-profi le celebrities RECORD: According to Guinness World Records, Pakistan-based Edhi starts with, “I was having in attendance, there’s a special Foundation, founded by Abdul Sattar Edhi, is the largest volunteer ambulance lunch with my navy colleagues somebody in charge of security. network in the world. when the incredible news of the Thanks to Rufus the Hawk, the atomic bombing of Hiroshima pigeons stay away as he encircles arrived. The information was the sky each morning. Rufus has sketchy—we were not even told. had the job title of ‘Bird Scarer’ for 15 years now. He has even become What’s the Good Word? something as worthless (d) torture a bit of a social media celebrity and Tribe NI.yays 6.Puddysticks: (a) sweet dish (b) boasts more than 10,000 followers 1.Mackle: (a) blur (b) causing fear very easy (c) playful in rainwater (d) on Twitter. of death (c) overly assertive (d) overprotective Five bombs hit the Centre Court Name the only Wimbledon champion whose entire name instrument 7.Misogamy: (a) niggardly (b) eulogy at the All England Club, destroying alternates consonants and vowels. 2.Drapetomania: Overwhelming (c) hatred of marriage (d) obsession 1,200 seats, during World War II. The Goran Ivanisevic. urge to (a) steel things (b) run away (c) with adventure sports area was brought back to its former (Marc, Qatar Petroleum, Doha) jump off (d) clothe loosely 8.Obnubilate: (a) obscure (b) leave a glory by the offi cials in 1949. 3.Disembogue: (a) scorn (b) disincline small part (c) refuse (d) complicate Wimbledon is synonymous with Students on the Horology degree at Birmingham City (c) leave (d) emerge 9.Solecism: (a) gaff e (b) being alone strawberries and cream. 166,055 University devote their time to what? 4.Entomophagy: (a) eating of insects (c) civility (d) consolation portions of strawberries and cream Time (b) lacking enthusiasm (c) obsession 10.Inutile: (a) overwhelm (b) useless were dished out for the spectators (Simran Singh, Delhi Public School, Gurgaon) for beauty (d) sarcasm (c) accustom (d) funny beliefs and players last year. All the fruit Do you have some interesting bytes to share? And, does your vibe 5.floccinaucinihilipilification: comes from one farm in Kent. attract you to the ‘Tribe NI.yays!’ Every week two of your best questions (a) chemical reaction involving clay Answers: 1 (a); 2 (b); 3 (d); 4 (a); 5 (c); 6 To ensure the utmost freshness, will be featured here. Please do write to us at [email protected]. (b) goose bumps (c) estimation of (b); 7 (c); 8 (a); 9 (a); 10 (b); strawberries are picked every Sunday, July 8, 2018 GULF TIMES 11 INFOGRAPHIC COMMUNITY 12 GULF TIMES Sunday, July 8, 2018 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES
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Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Sunday, July 8, 2018 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY
Super Cryptic Clues Colouring
ACROSS DOWN 1. Man with a bird that’s a real 1. Right at the end the glass will battle-axe! (8) fall (6) 5. Having jumped, it’s not hard 2. Wish one still had the Jolson to land on (6) book (6) 9. As Tim could be, you know, 3. Stop, Jack! (5,2) wrong (8) 4. A bird, again with a pointed 10. The problem that vice is in head and tail (4) China (6) 6. Suppose it will be super 12. Drops and breaks (6) when organised by myself 13. True account given to the (7) clergyman (8) 7. Cast off by the bay, perhaps 15. Think about soldiers (8) in a fort, perhaps, as a 8. For myself, the grants could distraction (3,9) be made to cover clothes 18. Though over the top, dad’s (8) timbre is unsurpassed 11. Covered in vegetation, will (4,4,4) get a clean next (7) 23. There’s a Chinese animal in 14. A bird - the name escaped the collection (8) me - from N. Italy (7) 24. When pear mousse is 16. Prominently displayed, as Answers brought in, say how good the item about the wets it is (6) was? (8) 26. Is forced, the time, after to 17. He killed the two animals in Wordsearch Codeword fly (6) the end (8) 27. Miss the game (8) 19. A dirty blue (7) 28. Tear back in, to stow away 20. Waiting for an overhaul, the food (6) perhaps, at the garage (7) 29. Proposed, getting a fiancee 21. In turning back, the man did (8) the wrong thing (6) 22. Drop a man in to do the killing (6) 25. Footman who’s lost his mum and pop (4)
Yesterday’s Solutions
Across: 1 Misspells; 6 Scrap; 9 Down: 1 Match; 2 Sharp note; Traps; 10 Marmalade; 11 Hopping 3 Passing off; 4 Limoges; 5 mad; 12 Isis; 14 Sponges; 15 Streaks; 6 Seal; 7 Roams; 8 Stormed; 17 Sees fit; 19 Dresden; Pressed on; 13 Love dearly; 14 20 East; 22 Main reason; 25 Suspended; 16 Made sense; 18 Depressed; 26 Runic; 27 Dirge; 28 Transit; 19 Denuded; 21 Super; 23 Teddy-bear. Nicer; 24 Pete. 14 GULF TIMES Sunday, July 8, 2018 COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE Interior trends that will give your house a celebrity feel
uying the home of one’s dreams Geometrics: Although geometrics are is a wish which every individual already in trend but was mainly on cushions cherishes at the back of their and rugs. But it’s never going to fade, this minds. You should choose a style year it’s all about tiles, wallpaper and art. which would complement your This year it’s a bold design being used to Bliving space and refl ect your personality with striking effect, it’s actually a specially style. Here’s a list of must have interior trends designed decorative membrane that is so for this year. watertight.
The pastel-hued look: The look and Ombre: When it comes ‘to shade’, this feel of this has an organic eff ect. A mixture season you’re going to see ombre in diff erent of brusque, masculine starkness with the ways. From fabrics to cushions, rugs to softness and curves of femininity, it reminds bedding it will be present everywhere. one of the Earth and its bountifulness. Natural texture: Natural looks in an apartment never fail to sway and slay. The ‘mixed metals’ eff ect: Usually, the The wallpaper could be of varying styles creative scene in the interior decoration and textures that resemble a more natural industry has been dominated by brass and component: cane, bricks, mud, rattan, stone gold as far as metallic hues are concerned. But chips etc. right now, white plaster is entering the mix and in a big way. To compliment this style, you can use wallpapers inspired from artwork. There are Add-ons: Whether it’s Macramé, fringing, wallpapers which resemble abstract paintings tufting or tassels and feathers, you name it, Gelato colours for your kid’s room: or indulge in having ice-creams. Choosing or murals. Or, you could go the whole way and it’s here for this season. You can customise it Ice cream colours are going to be a huge their favourite flavour of ice cream can be a get wallpaper which actually has some fi gures with cushions, wall hangings, throws, rugs or trend in both interiors and fashion this year. bit like choosing the favourite paint colour outlined on it; a sea-beach or a forest, for accessories. Name a child who doesn’t like ice creams for the rooms. example. — IANS
ARIES TAURUS GEMINI March 21 — April 19 April 20 — May 20 May 21 — June 20
You might come across strong opposition today from someone who Act on your instincts today, Taurus, and you won’t go wrong. You Today you'll find that you’re the missing puzzle piece that people seems to want to cut straight through to your heart, Aries. In reality, may need to give up a bit of control and put logical thinking aside for need in every situation, Gemini. Engage in light conversation in this is a message reminding you to think about things in terms of the the day. Let the wind take you where it wants you to go. Explore your social arenas and feel free to turn your charm up full blast. You have collective — the oneness of us all. Be aware of a greater perspective mind and its interactions with others. You’ll find that it will be just the ability to make favourable impressions on just about everyone, in which you see more than just your side of the issue. Talk to people about impossible to solidify any plans. You're better off exploring so get the day off on the right foot. Get out of bed earlier than you trust before making any major decisions. options and comparing notes with others. normal and get your blood pumping with a brisk walk or workout. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22
You may find that people want to do a great deal of talking but not a You should be able to evaluate your emotions from a very neutral, If you’re talking about another person today, Virgo, make sure you great deal of feeling today, Cancer. Go ahead and put your emotions detached perspective today, Leo. Use this opportunity to take action aren’t saying anything that would be upsetting if they were standing on the back burner and let your mind take over. Deal with facts based on what you feel. Make sure your actions aren’t reactionary right there. Gossip may be running rampant, but that's no excuse and make sure your emotions don't interfere with the information and that you aren't simply acting rashly in response to someone for you to contribute to it. Be aware that what you say has a strong you receive. Things can get clouded if you don’t stay true to the else’s hasty manoeuvres. You'll be amazed at what incredible things impact on the people around you and is likely to reach many more communication that's taking place. Be conscious of your words. can develop if you simply use your head a bit first. ears than you may think. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21
It’s important for you to take action on a day like today, Libra. Trust You might find yourself a bit unfocused and confused about which It’s important for you to get outside and feel the wind blowing, yourself and your instincts. Oftentimes you'll have the perfect way to go, Scorpio. The baff led look on your face isn’t helping Sagittarius. Reconnect with nature and be aware of the four advice for every situation and every other person except yourself. anyone else figure out how to help you. Don’t feel obliged to elements. Take deep breaths and fill your lungs with this energising Remember that you might have to consult others in order to find the remain in an unhealthy situation. It may be time to let go and break life force. Imagine yourself on a mountaintop looking over a vast best counsel for yourself. Talk things out and take definitive action. some ties to things that no longer work for you. Feel good about ocean below. Keep your head clear of clutter and be open to new Hesitation causes delay. You have all the facts you need. extricating yourself from old habits that no longer serve you. adventures. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20
Make practical use of the thoughts you have synthesised over This is an important day for you to make valuable connections with It could be hard for you to get a handle on things today, Pisces, as the last few days, Capricorn. Stretch your boundaries and extend others, Aquarius. You'll find yourself engaged in fast-paced, witty your focus seems to jump from one subject to the next without your wisdom to the people around you. This is a day to take action. conversations and debates from which you can learn a great deal. finding resolution for any. This isn't a day to find solutions. You're Connect with your heart and move forward with your plans. We You're good at seeing both sides of an issue, but the problem is better off researching, asking questions, and gathering facts. Keep normally think of our hearts as being soft, tender, and vulnerable. that this can lead to indecisiveness and an inability to commit to the channels of communication open, and don’t try to pin anyone Today think of your heart as being tough, strong, and adventurous. anything. Choose a path today and stick to it. down for a solid answer. Sunday, July 8, 2018 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Oprah Winfrey Googled herself, left impressed
alk show host, producer, and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey says she did a Google search of her name, and was left impressed by the milestones mentioned about her life and career. In an interview with Britain’s Vogue magazine,T Winfrey, 64, opened up about staying true to herself, what she would be doing if she wasn’t famous and what she thought after she Googled herself for the fi rst time, reports foxnews.com Winfrey said, “The beauty of my life is that from 32, 33 on, I fi gured out how to be myself completely on television and for all these years I have made a fortune being myself.” She said she has never “been restricted by the fact OUTSPOKEN: According to the film-maker, films are not discriminated based that I have a life that other people know about”, adding on which gender takes the centre stage. that she knows she has done well for herself. “I just have the most amazing life. I Googled myself Audience doesn’t discriminate with the other day for the fi rst time, I am so impressed gender driven cinema, says Meghna Gulzar with myself! This is what I didn’t know. I was the fi rst African American self-made billionaire, donated more Film-maker Meghna Gulzar of a newly-married couple dealing to charity in the 20th century than any other African doesn’t agree with the distinction with incompatibility in Just Married: American. This is really good,” Winfrey said. between movies as female-driven or Marriage Was Only the Beginning!” As far as her biggest frustration in the industry male-centric, and says fi lms are fi lms She dealt with the infamous is concerned, it is her impatience with the younger irrespective of which gender takes Aarushi Talwar murder case with generation expecting instant success. the centre stage. Talvar. And hit the jackpot with Alia “My biggest frustration is with young people who “Women cannot get good box Bhatt-starrer Raazi. Now, she is think that success is supposed to happen like that,” offi ce numbers is becoming a very working on biopic on Field Marshal Winfrey said as she snapped her fi ngers. jaded argument. Because the trade Sam Manekshaw. “They think that there isn’t a process to it. They itself is saying that audience does not The daughter of poet, lyricist and think that they’re supposed to come out of college discriminate between female-driven fi lmmaker Gulzar says success was and have their brand. And I recognize now that I am or male-centric fi lms,” Meghna said. Raazi came as a surprise to her. a brand, but I was resistant to being called a brand for “The thing is that we don’t call “There was tremendous relief many years. But how I got to be a brand was not by male-centric fi lms that, so why do because there was faith of so many trying to be a brand.” we call female-driven fi lms female- people who were part of the fi lm. Had she not been famous and found fortune, she driven fi lms. We need to lose this That was riding on the fi lm as well. would’ve been teaching foxnews.com reported. discrimination. Films are fi lms. Good It was very important for the faith “I would defi nitely, defi nitely, defi nitely be teaching fi lms will work and bad fi lms won’t of people to be redeemed and there in classroom because it’s the thing that still brings me work,” added the Raazi maker. was just overwhelming gratitude that FACET: Oprah Winfrey, is the first African American self- the greatest joy,” Winfrey shared. “It is my favourite Meghna dabbled with the subject followed the sense of surprise and made billionaire, who donated more to charity in the 20th moment in the world when you can see someone get of surrogacy in her debut fi lm Filhaal anonymity with which this fi lm was century than any other African American. it.” – IANS back in 2002. She narrated the ordeal expected.” – IANS
Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko dead surreal and psychedelic hero Fanney Khan, a tribute to Lata Mangeshkar Doctor Strange. The character Artist Steve Ditko, who co- debuted in Strange Tales No. Just because Fanney Khan uses the names of singing created Spider-Man and Doctor 110, and Ditko continued on the By Subhash K Jha legends like Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammed Rafi , it Strange with Stan Lee, has died. comic through issue No. 146, doesn’t qualify for greatness. Having said that, there is He was 90. cover dated July 1966. a distinct warmth and incredulity to the presentation The New York Police After that, Ditko left Marvel couldn’t be Mohammed Rafi . But I will that is bound to go a long way in making this fi lm a Department has confirmed Comics over a fight with Lee, make you Lata Mangeshkar,” promises melodious rapture. – IANS his death, reports the causes of which have always Anil Kapoor to his overweight screen hollywoodreporter.com. remained murky. daughter, the spontaneous and endearing No cause of death was The pair had not been on debutante Pihu Sand, whose dreams and announced. Ditko was found speaking terms for several years. aspirations“I are trailed by her father all the way to the dead in his apartment on June 29 Ditko never explained his side, next reality show. and it is believed he died about and Lee claimed not to really know But wait. If you think this is a routine tearjerker two days earlier. what motivated Ditko’s exit. about a failed singer who wants his daughter to fulfi l his In 1961, Ditko and Lee created Ditko went on to work for dreams, then there is much more here to feast on. There Spider-Man. Lee, the editor- Charlton, DC Comics and other is a major goofed-up kidnapping where the stunning in-chief at Marvel Comics, small independent publishers. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, playing a singer, is whisked gave Ditko the assignment after He returned to Marvel in 1979, away by two inept kidnappers, played by Anil and his he wasn’t satisfied with Jack where he worked on Machine screen-ally Rajkummar Rao. Kirby’s take on the idea of a teen Man and the Micronauts, and he The offi cial remake of a Belgian lm fi Everybody’s superhero with spider powers. continued working for them as a Famous, Fanney Khan is a winsome ode to the The look of Spider-Man, the freelancer in the 1990s. Among imperishable reputation of Lata Mangeshkar as costume, the web-shooters, the his last creations was Squirrel the queen of all things melodious. It spotlights and red and blue design all came from Girl in 1992, who has become contours the Nightingale’s aura with endearing humour Ditko. Spider-Man first appeared a cult favourite in recent years, and warmth and gives us a spunky 17-year old heroine in Amazing Fantasy No. 15. The reports hollywoodreporter.com. who won’t be cowed down by her parents’ middle-class comic was an unexpected hit, and Ditko maintained a Manhattan anxieties. the character was spun off into studio until his death, where he The trailer gives us some sparkling performances by The Amazing Spider- Man. continued to write and draw, all the actors. Ditko helped create such though how much, and what The narrative seems to be spun around the harsh classic Spider-Man characters as unpublished material remains, glare of reality shows where children are constantly Doctor Octopus, Sandman, the is unknown. Ditko has no known subjected to scrutiny and ridicule. At one such event, Lizard and Green Goblin. survivors. He is believed never to an insensitive judge is heard telling our young heroine, WINSOME: Fanney Khan is a winsome ode to the In 1963, Ditko created the have married. – IANS “Just because your parents have named you Lata, you imperishable reputation of Lata Mangeshkar with think you can sing?” endearing humour and warmth. 16 GULF TIMES Sunday, July 8, 2018 COMMUNITY
Belgian Ambassador Dr Bart De Groof Scenes of joy following Belgium’s victory against Brazil. Photos by: Ashraf Siddiqui A Belgian rhapsody Ambassador Bart De Groof has compatriots and fans swaying to the beat of a famous victory, at his residence
British journo Simon Hattenstone’s rather apt By Kamran Rehmat description years ago: “The best football teams are socialist in nature. Individual brilliance is often subservient to the common good.” he spirit of the World Cup Russia And yet Fernandinho’s own goal in the 2018 seemed to overpower a humid 8th minute set it up for the Red Devils — and Friday night at Belgian Ambassador the electric atmosphere at the ambassador’s Dr Bart De Groof’s residence as fans residence. For much of the night, Belgian attack gathered to watch their team follow and sound defence competed for the honours Ta dream. despite a late surge by Brazil to get back into the They were not to be disappointed as yet business. another upset lit up the skies in Kazan, and De Bruyne sent everyone into raptures as he Belgian Ambassador’s wife Shemain De Groof, second right, with some guests. doubtless across Belgium. And if evidence was shot Belgium into glory after brilliant scything needed, right here, in Doha, too. Football has into the Brazilian defences from Lukaku well Brazil is a very good team with players like that inherent trait of cutting the boundaries before half time. The Belgian envoy and his Neymar and others, but we also have a very loose. Who can argue against the spirit of compatriots — many of them clad in tees of good team and stood a fair chance,” he pitched communion that it fetches for all the joie de the national team with the young ones wearing in. vivre it will bring in one camp and heartbreak in face-painted fl ags erupted in joy, but nervous Given expectations may reach a fever pitch another. anticipation especially towards the end of after Friday night’s exploits, does he fancy The festive rendezvous — arranged by the the second half could be felt all around when Belgium going all the way? Like a consummate ambassador in collaboration with the Belgian a desperate Brazil climbed into the Belgian management professional, he wouldn’t be Business Club Qatar — drew in a number defences a number of times. drawn into predicting greater glory. of diplomats, including ambassadors of Not surprisingly, the end result seemed to “As we have seen a few times already in this Austria, Australia, Bulgaria, Germany, Algeria bring in as much joy as relief. However, the joy Cup, fancied teams have lost their way, and and Morocco, as well as a large number of of seeing his team make it to the last four only there really isn’t one you can (point to and) say: community members. a second time — 32 years after their last such ‘Oh, this is the one!’ But I think we can expect Belgium knocked off the Brazilian challenge foray in Mexico — had everyone counting their some really exciting games and we’re looking to reach the last four against the run of play, blessings to have been able to watch a piece of good”. but did so with such a sense of purpose and history-making. Ambassador Groof also underplayed resilience that while it would go in the record Talking to Gulf Times, Ambassador Groof the notion that this is a “World Cup of the books as an upset, one would have to suspend however, insisted it wasn’t a fl uke. “The team Underdogs”. “I think it’s fair to say that there is a belief to write that home as a result carved by has been playing really well for quite some time high level of competition and the gap (between Lady Luck. now, but today, they have outdone themselves the top ranked teams and others) has narrowed. How heady was the challenge can be gleaned and we’re extremely happy.” Will he take this result and be satisfi ed, if from the fact that Brazil was coming into the Asked if he really did expect the result Belgium were not to upset the applecart from night with 15 unbeaten games and a widely going into the match, he admitted that even here on? expected second consecutive semi place for the though the general perception may have been “Oh, yes. For us, this is a very big result. taking. otherwise but that “secretly, you do hope for Belgium tonight would be partying all night No matter. ‘Team’ was quite the theme with the best.” long. But yes, we’ll take this result any day,” he Belgium on the night, and it reminded one of “On paper, of course, and given the hype, concluded. A young fan sporting Belgian colours.