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Sunday, March 8, 2020

SHEIKHA MOZA, SHEIKH JOAAN HONOUR LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR DOHA 2020 WINNER, RUNNERS-UP

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani, President, Qatar Olympic Committee, and Honorary President Longines Global Champions Tour, and Jan Tops, President, Longines Global HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani, President, Qatar Olympic Committee, and Honorary President Longines Global Champions Tour, with the LGCT Grand Prix of Doha podium finishers at Al Shaqab on Saturday. Champions Tour, honours young riders who won the children’s competition during the LGCT event at Al Shaqab. deusser tops longines Global champions tour Grand prix of doha in great style

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GERMAN showjumper Dan- iel Deusser, a bronze medalist at Rio Olympics, rose to the occasion in grand style at the gleaming Longines arena at Al Shaqab on a full moon Sat- urday to claim the blue riband Longines Global Champions Badr al Darwish, Secretary-General, Qatar Equestrian Federation Tour Grand Prix of Doha event. awards the Hathab Big Tour podium finishers at Al Shaqab. The 38-year-old combined with his 10-year-old mare Kill- er Queen VDM, with whom he had won the CHI Al Shaqab Grand Prix class just last week, to sizzle in the jump-off of the 1.60m speed class. The duo returned flawless and fastest ride in 42.54secs to claim the top podium spot and a grand prize of euros 123,750. Deusser’s super ride Ali al Rumaihi, Event Director, Hathab, honours the dressage winner pipped a much younger Bel- and runners-up at Al Shaqab. gian Nicola Philipppaerts by a good margin. Nicola riding one Results of the famed horses Katanga VH Dingeshof (10-year-old Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Doha La Tour Vidal) 0; 73.04; 0; 82.82; Gregory Wathelet bay mare) needed 44.08secs Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.60 m) (Indago) 0; 70.57; 0; 84.45; Team Total: 167.27; Table A, FEI Art. 238.2.2 - CSI5* €25,185 to clear the 16 obstacle course German Daniel Deusser in action on Killer Queen VDM during the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Doha CSI5* international 1. Daniel Deusser (GER); Horse: Killer Queen VDM; Pen: 3. Berlin Eagles: Marco Kutscher (Chaccorina) 0; with no penalties. jumping competition with jump-off (1.60 m) event at Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, Member Qatar Foundation, on Saturday. 0; Time: 74.41 sec; J.Off Pen: 0; Time: 42.54 secs; Prize: 72.30; 4; 83.31; Philipp Weishaupt (Coby) 0; 74.52; Jerome Guery on Quel €123.750; 2. Nicola Philippaerts (BEL); Katanga v.h Philipp Weishaupt (Che Fantastica) 0; 72.41secs Homme de Hus (14-yr-old Grand Prix qualifies for the a great experience and even Queen VDM. Mohammed Saeed Haid- Dingeshof; 0; 75.59 secs; 0; 44.08 secs; €75.000; 3. Team Total: 4; 157.83; €21,300 Jerome Guery (BEL); Quel Homme de Hus; 0; 76.99 HATHAB BIG TOUR bay stud) finished third in season-ending Super GP. So more special to win it front of ’s Philipp an on his mount Miss Chili secs; 0; 46.27 secs; €56.250; 4. Marcus Ehning (GER); Nat. jumping competition against the clock 46.27secs. being able to qualify for that them,” he added. Weishaupt topped the charts finished as runner-up in Funky Fred; 0; 74.46 secs; 4; 42.79 secs; €37.500. (1.30/1.45m) Table A, Art.238.2.1 The winner and runners- in the first event of the season As many as world’s top 12 on Coby while Italian Ema- 60.28secs. Hamad Nasser al Global Champions League - Individual classification 1. Kamil Sabitov(KGZ); Horse: Quintendro; Pen: 0; Time: Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.55 m) 58.35 secs; Prize:QR8.750,00; 2. Mohammed Saeed up were awarded by Her really takes a lot of pressure riders had made the jump-off nuele Gaudiano riding Chalou Qadi riding SIEC Lonnie was Table A, FEI Art. 238.2.1 - CSI5* Haidan (QAT); Miss Chili; 0; 60.28 secs; QR7.000; 3. Highness Sheikha Moza bint off me going forward. But that of the 1.60m event from the finished second. third clocking 66.88 secs. 1. Philipp Weishaupt (GER); Coby; 0; 74.52 secs; Hamad Nasser al Qadi (QAT); SIEC Lonnie; 0; 66.88 Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar doesn’t mean I don’t want to overall 35 who rode the event. The same day earlier saw The Hathab Open Class €23.750; 2. Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA); Chalou; 0; secs; QR5.250; 4. Salman Mohammed al Emadi (QAT); Foundation, and HE Sheikh win again. The big crowd at Longines the domestic equestrian series (Against the clock 1.15/1.25 m) 76.68 secs; €19.000; 3. Daniel Deusser (GER); Killer The Toymaker; 0; 67.18 secs; QR3.500. Queen VDM; 0; 77.76 secs; €14.250; 4. Hans-Dieter OPEN CLASS Joaan bin Hamad al Thani, “I haven’t decided which Arena at Al Shaqab earlier ap- Hathab take place where Ka- was won by Dreher (GER); Prinz; 0; 78.31 secs; €9.500. Nat. jumping competition against the clock President, Qatar Olympic events to take part in next, but plauded an equally exciting zakh Kamil Sabitov excelled Nasser al Ghazali on What Global Champions League of Doha Table A, FEI Art. (1.15/1.25m) Table A, Art.238.2.1 Committee, and Honorary I want to be competitive and Global Champions League on Quintendro on the grand a Pleasure, ahead of Moham- 238.1.2.1 - Against the clock (1.55/1.60m) 1. Nasser al Ghazali (QAT); What a Pleasure; 0; 53.92 President Longines Global win more Grand Prix events – CSI5* individual jump- stage to emerge as best in the mad Hazim Abara, who rode 1. London Knights: Olivier Philippaerts (H&M Extra) Pen: 0; secs; QR3.750; 2. Mohammad Hazim Abara (QAT); Time: 82.33secs; Nicola Philippaerts (Katanga V.H. Ambre de Beaufour; 0; 56.05 secs; QR3.000; 3. Champions Tour. this season. ing competition against the National jumping competition Ambre de Beaufour. Ghanim Dingeshof) 0; 67.45; 0; 80.12; Olivier Philippaerts (Zayado) Ghanim Nasser al Qadi (QAT) Numero Uno-T; 0; 57.23 An overwhelmed Deusser The crowd was fantastic clock (1.55 m) where Deusser against the clock (1.30/1.45m) Nasser al Qadi on Numero 0; 74.43secs; Team Total: 162.45; Prize: €30,042 secs; QR2.250; 4. Ghanim Nasser al Qadi (QAT); Dark later said, “The winner of each and fully behind us. It was had finished third with Killer event in 58.35secs. Uno-T was third. 2. Paris Panthers: Penelope Leprevost (GFE Excalibur De Dalida; 0; 57.61 secs; QR1.500. London Knights triumph in Global Champions League Doha after Pirates drama

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK well-deserved second place. straight away in Doha.” pionship. Spectators, in- DOHA Speaking just before the After GCL Round One St cluding hundreds of Qatari prize-giving ceremony under Tropez Pirates were in pole and international children THE opening leg of the 2020 the soaring architecture of position starting today. But watched their show jump- Global Champions League the Longines Al Shaqab Are- star striker Pieter Devos dra- ing idols up close from the series in Doha saw London na, Olivier Philippaerts said, matically put them out of con- impressive grandstand and Knights stamped their author- “The pressure is on. We have tention when his mare Claire ringside cafes as the event ity after a last minute drama won the last two years, but we Z refused at the narrow white continues to grow in popular- crushed the hopes of closest started off with a win so that wall leaving new teammate ity as a regular fixture on the rivals St Tropez Pirates. gives great motivation for the Daniel Deusser to deliver a Doha sporting calendar. Twin brothers Nicola and next few shows. The season is necessary clear round to keep Jan Tops, Founder and Olivier Philippaerts emerged still very long but we choose them in the top tier finishers. President of LGCT and GCL, triumphant in the opening our best horses for the events After a blistering GCL said: “The sport, everything, GCL competition of the new and we hope to do well again season last year, team own- is just fantastic. It was a re- season with an impressive in the Super Cup, all the teams ers and managers decided to peat from last year, London clean scoresheet and an un- work towards it.” field their heavyweights to try Knights won the overall very beatable time. Paris Panthers, Nicola Philippaerts said: to gain maximum advantage strongly last year and again featuring Gregory Wathelet “It’s really cool to win with at the first event of 2020. It we have the same team, and new signing Penelope my brother for the first time. was a clear sign of the intense great riders and they started Leprevost, were the only other Global Champions League opening Doha leg podium finishes with Qatar Equestrian Federation President We’re very happy, both horses motivation to get ahead in off the season again with team to produce a full set of Hamad bin Abdulrahman al Attiyah and Jan Tops, President, Longines Global Champions Tour and Global jumped very well. It’s very nice the early stages of the high a amazing result. All four clear rounds giving them a Champions League at Al Shaqab on Saturday. to have a kick off here and win adrenaline GCL team cham- rounds were clear.” 12 Sunday, March 8, 2020 Sports

Ecuador upset to make kom fires al rayyan to ‘clasico’ finals

AFP TOkYO win; al duhail maintain lead UNDERDOGS Ecuador swept their Davis Cup qualifier against AYENI OLUSEGUN QSL Standings Nam Tae-Hee could only sky Japan on Saturday in a match DOHA his effort. played behind closed doors due Club MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Al Sadd thought they had to the coronavirus outbreak, FRANCK Kom’s ninth minute 1. al duhail 17 13 3 1 33 14 19 42 pulled level on 66th minute while elsewhere beat strike sent Al Rayyan six points 2. al rayyan 17 11 5 1 34 14 20 38 but Bounedjah was right- and elimi- ahead of Al Sadd and four be- ly ruled to be offside. The 3. al sadd 17 10 2 5 45 27 18 32 nated the Dutch. hind leaders Al Duhail as the chances kept coming for The The hosts took to the court race for the QNB Stars League 4. al Gharafa 17 8 4 5 29 24 5 28 Wolves as substitute Moham- in Japan’s western Miki city title heats up. 5. al arabi 17 6 5 5 27 24 3 24 med Waad al Bayati flashed a without two star players – Al Rayyan beat Al Sadd 6. al sailiya 17 7 2 8 19 22 -3 23 shot narrowly wide. injury-hit Kei Nishikori and 1-0 in the ‘Clasico’, while Al 7. al Wakrah 17 5 4 8 24 27 -3 19 Boli should have put the world number 48 Yoshihito Duhail held off Al Sailiya 2-1 8. al ahli 17 5 4 8 22 29 -7 19 game to bed for The Lions when Nishioka, who decided not to on Saturday. a quickly taken freekick found 9. Qatar sC 17 4 5 8 16 22 -6 17 join his team to avoid a pos- Al Sadd on the back of two the striker unmmarked but his sible virus quarantine on his straight draws against Umm 10. al Khor 17 3 5 9 19 27 -8 14 volley bounced off the side off Al return to the . Salal and Al Arabi, knew a loss 11. umm salal 17 3 5 9 15 33 -18 14 Dosari’s post. Gonzalo Escobar and Diego at their great rivals would see 12. al shahania 17 1 7 9 17 37 -20 10 Abdulaziz Hatem in added Hidalgo outplayed home duo their chances of retaining the time saw his shot saved by Do- Ben McLachlan and Yasutaka Falcon Shield fade. ing matches, and we must con- sari and on the other end substi- Uchiyama 7-6 (7-3), 6-3 in the The Wolves are now 10 tinue to work and develop. We tute Hashim Ali’s cross bounced decider to give 27th-ranked points behind Al Duhail with controlled some periods of the off the crossbar as Al Rayyan Ecuador a 3-0 victory. five matches to play this season. match, and the three points is held on for a famous win. Uchiyama said it was hard Al Rayyan however, began the most important for us, and I League leaders Al Duhail to concentrate while playing the match brightly and Rodrigo know that these matches will be maintained their lead in the title in a nearly empty arena, “but Tabata could have put his side recorded in history. race as they beat Al Sailiya 2-1. I don’t want to use it as an ex- one goal up earlier but his shot “Our focus will be maxi- Han Kwang-Song and Ka- cuse.” hit the post as Diego Aguirre’s mum points in the remaining rim Boudiaf scored for the Red A limited number of jour- men asked questions of the Al five games,” Aguirre said. Knights as Mbarak Boussoufa’s nalists and other spectators Sadd defence. Minutes later, Bounedjah’s 90th minute penalty did little to were permitted to enter the Al Rayyan were not to be de- header from Abdelkarim Has- hurt Walid Regragui’s side. arena once they had their nied as the early pressure finally san’s cross was pushed out by Al Duhail dominated the body temperature checked, paid off nine minutes in. Al Rayyan goalkeeper Fahad proceedings throughout espe- with some organisers wearing A long freekick from the Al Younis before Gabriel Mercado cially through Paulo Edmilson. facemasks. Rayyan half found Franck Kom was forced to clear off the line Han opened the scoring by John Millman was Austral- in the box and the midfielder from another Bounedjah effort. thumping home the rebound ia’s hero in Adelaide with a sec- showed composure to control It was a classic derby with after Edmilson’s curler hit the ond fighting win in the singles, the ball on his chest before crunching tackles as both upright. wearing down Thiago Monteiro sending his volley across goal teams constantly attacked and Boudiaf scored the second 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7-3) in past Saad al Dosari who got a Yohan Boli missed a great op- goal for Duhail off Edmilson’s three hours and five minutes to hand on the ball. portunity to add a second but Al Rayyan midfielder Franck Kom shoots to score against Al Sadd defender Abdelkarim Hassan during free-kick. give the home side a winning “We deserved to win the it wouldn’t have counted as he their QNB Stars League match at the Al Sadd Stadium on Saturday. Al Sailiya were awarded a 3-1 lead. The victory echoed Clasico, and winning has a dif- was offiside initially. penalty in the last minute of his earlier come-from-behind ferent feeling against Al Sadd. I Bounedjah had clear chanc- way off his clinical self, while Just before halftime, well beaten. regular time after Ali Afif han- three-set win over Thiago Sey- hope that the team will continue es to pull his side level but the Akram Afif headed wide with Tabata’s freekick bounced off Al Sadd started the sec- dled Karim Ansari’s header for both Wild in Friday’s singles. at the same level in the upcom- league’s highest goalscorer was the goalie at his mercy. the crossbar with Al Dosari ond half on the front foot but Boussoufa to convert easily.

iSG tigers win al bayt Workers’ Aussies take on , eye fifth T20 world title cup cricket tournament AFP inck and Ellyse Perry. MeLBOuRne After beating Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, they edged AUSTRALIAN captain Meg before overcom- Lanning says her team are ing in a nerve- “pumped” for their defence of shredding and rain-affected the women’s Twenty20 World semi-final. Cup against India on Sunday “It’s been a hard road, cer- with hopes high that more tainly not smooth, but we’ve than 90,000 fans will cram given ourselves a chance,” said the cavernous Melbourne Lanning, who is wary of the Cricket Ground. threat posed by India. They go into the final as fa- “They’re a class side, they’ve vourites, courtesy of being the been playing excellent cricket sport’s dominant side, winning through the tournament.” four of the six tournaments so India went through the far, in contrast to Harmanpreet group phase as the only un- Kaur’s India, who are in their Australian captain Meg Lanning (right) speaks with coach Matthew beaten side, on the back of first decider. Mott ahead of the Twenty20 women’s final.(AFP) quality spin bowling and the But with large numbers exploits of teenage batting of Indian fans expected in the 110,000 are said to have at- “So hopefully there is prodigy Shafali Verma. After 100,000-capacity arena, there tended the - 90,000 people there. Every- upsetting Australia, they beat The Qatar Cricket Associa- will be little in the way of home women’s World Cup Champi- thing’s been done that could Bangladesh, New Zealand and tion (QCA) hosted the Al Bayt advantage. onships final in 1971, but it was possibly be done, and we’re just then Sri Lanka before auto- Workers’ Cup Tournament at Organisers have set their not a sanctioned event. really pumped we get to be out matically making the final as the Al Bayt Stadium, one of the sights on beating the official Pop superstar Katy Perry, in the middle and play in front Group A winners after their venues for the 2022 FIFA World world attendance record for a who this week revealed she is of everyone.” semi-final against England was Cup. In the final, ISG Tigers beat women’s sporting fixture on pregnant, has been recruited The final will be a repeat of washed out. Samko Blasters, who made just Sunday, to coincide with Inter- to help get punters through the the tournament opener, when “Rather than thinking 41 runs. Maqsood was named national Women’s Day. turnstiles, performing before India upset Australia by 17 about what is going to trouble the Player of the Final for his That was set at the 1999 and after the game. runs after leg-spinner Poonam us, it’s only about being there, all-round performance of 12 football World Cup final, when “It seems like it has sort of Yadav ran riot. enjoying the moment and giv- runs and two wickets. His team- 90,185 watched the United fallen into place a little bit, and It made every game after- ing our best,” said Kaur. mates Waqas made 14 and States beat at the Rose Sunday is going to be massive,” wards a virtual must-win for “One thing we have to keep Majid hit 13 runs in the Bowl in California. said Lanning ahead of Austral- Lanning’s team, and they rose in mind, Sunday is a fresh day, six-over-a-side tournament. While widely accepted as ia playing their sixth successive to the task despite tournament- a fresh start. We have to start the benchmark, an estimated final. ending injuries to Tayla Vlaem- from ball one.” Liverpool bounce back as Arsenal close gap on top four AFP The runaway league lead- woodwork and Bernd Leno ther their dreams of Cham- LOnDOn ers still needed a miracu- made a string of saves from pions League football next lous goal-line clearance from Michail Antonio and Sebast- season thanks to captain Billy LIVERPOOL moved to with- James Milner to deny Ryan ien Haller, but it was Arsenal Sharp’s winner to beat bot- in nine points of claiming Fraser an equaliser, but defeat who made the breakthrough tom-of-the-table Norwich 1-0. the Premier League title by leaves Bournemouth still ma- 12 minutes from time. Roy Hodgson celebrated coming from behind to beat rooned in the bottom three. Mesut Ozil was originally his new contract as Crystal Bournemouth 2-1 as Arsenal “We are not geniuses, but flagged offside as he latched Palace boss with a 1-0 win boosted their charge towards we can really fight and that’s onto Pierre-Emerick Au- over Watford as the Eagles the Champions League places all we have to do until the end bameyang’s deflected shot moved into the top half of the with a 1-0 win over West Ham. of the season and see what we and headed down for Laca- table. Jurgen Klopp’s men had get from it,” said Klopp. zette to sweep home. Newcastle also secured suffered three defeats in four The spread of coronavirus But the goal was finally the win that should guarantee games in all competitions, in- could have a big impact on given after a delay of several their survival courtesy of Allan cluding their first in the Pre- the Reds’ title celebrations in minutes to move Arsenal to Saint-Maximin’s strike to beat mier League for 45 matches the weeks to come with the within five points of the top 10-man Southampton 1-0. at Watford last weekend. possibility of games being four. Moussa Djenepo gave the Callum Wilson’s contro- played behind closed doors. Wolves missed the chance Saints a mountain to climb versial early opener threat- But the abandonment of to move into the top four as when he was shown a straight ened another major upset. the normal pre-match ritual a disappointing 0-0 draw at red card for a lunge of Isaac But all of Liverpool’s setbacks of handshakes was the only home to Brighton left them Hayden on 28 minutes. of late have come away from disruption to the Premier still two points adrift of Chel- Alex McCarthy kept Anfield and they set an Eng- League calendar this week- sea in fifth. Southampton in the game lish top-flight record for 22 end. Liverpool’s Senegalese striker Sadio Mane celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during their English A vital point for the Sea- as he saved Matt Ritchie’s consecutive home league Despite the coronavirus Premier League match against Bournemouth at Anfield in Liverpool on Saturday.(AFP) gulls edges them two points penalty, but Saint-Maximin wins as two quickfire goals risk there was no halt to play- clear of the relegation zone. stabbed home the winner 11 from Mohamed Salah and ers celebrating wildly with Lacazette after a long VAR re- West Ham were made to the relegation zone on goal Sheffield United moved minutes from time to take the Sadio Mane turned the game each other and Arsenal play- view of the Frenchman’s win- rue a series of missed chances difference. above Manchester United and Magpies eight points clear of around. ers piled on top of Alexandre ner at the Emirates. as they remain just outside Jarrod Bowen hit the Tottenham into sixth to fur- the drop zone. Sports Sunday, March 8, 2020 13 roberts grabs maiden Suzuki wins pole at Qnb Grand prix Moto3 pole American in thriller TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK er’s Darryn Binder lost out Racing rider DOHA slightly as he was the man pushed back off the front row remains the THERE were a few nerves late to fourth, with the first fastest on for Tatsuki Suzuki in quali- man in the session, Ai Ogura, man to beat in fying at the QNB Grand Prix of slotting into fifth. Leopard Qatar, but the SIC58 Squadra Racing’s Jaume Masia com- Qatar Moto2 Corse rider nevertheless took pletes the second row. his second career pole position Sky Racing Team VR46’s race as he takes as he ended Q2 0.008 ahead of fronts row Friday’s fastest man Raul Fer- three of the grid ahead of the the first pole nandez (Red Bull KTM Ajo) - best performing rookie Deniz and after coming through Q1. Öncü (Red Bull KTM Tech position in a It’s also despite the Japa- 3), who took eighth, and the nese rider missing the chance experienced head of Petro- decade at a final flying lap due to a nas Sprinta Racing’s John delay getting out, the num- McPhee. Rivacold Spiners TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ber 24 left to wait and see if Team’s Tony Arbolino com- DOHA anyone could beat his best. pletes the top ten and will Fernandez tried and only sit alongside Jeremy Alcoba JOE Roberts (American Rac- just came up short, with fel- (Kömmerling Gresini Moto3) ing) slammed in a stunning low KTM rider Albert Arenas and Kaito Toba (Red Bull KTM 1:58.136 in Moto2 Q2 at the ( Gaviota) com- Ajo) on row four. QNB Grand Prix of Qatar to pleting the top three after, With the top 14 separat- set a new lap record and earn like the polesitter, coming ed by just seven-tenths of a his maiden Grand Prix pole through Q1 on Saturday. second, tomorrow’s season- position, thus giving the USA It was Gabriel Rodrigo opening Moto3™ race looks their first intermediate class (Kömmerling Gresini Moto3) like being another classic un- and Grand Prix pole in a dec- who topped Q1 ahead of Suzu- der the lights. However, eve- ade on Saturday. ki, with rookie Jeremy Alcoba ryone on the grid will be wary The Free Practice pace- (Kömmerling Gresini Moto3) of the fact that the last, and setter’s qualifying time was third quickest and Arenas the only, time Suzuki sat on pole exactly the same as second last of those to move through. position at Misano last year, place ’s (Sky Rac- From there, the fight for pole he went on to win the Grand ing Team VR46), however, so Joe Roberts of American Racing on the way to winning the Moto2 pole at the QNB Grand Prix of Qatar in Losail on Saturday. was truly on, and it was Ai Prix. Don’t miss the 18-lap he also shares the new lap re- Ogura (Honda Team Asia) epic at 14:20 (GMT+3) local cord, but Roberts’ second best who set the first fast lap. time on Sunday. lap was faster to give him pole. MOTO2 QUALIFYING RESULTS The only man to then beat (Italtrans The moto2 qualifying results (top 10) it was Suzuki as the number 24 MOTO3 QUALIFYING Racing Team) impressed to Pos. rider nation Team bike Time took over at the top, and that take P3 and complete the first 1. Joe ROBERTS USA American Racing 1’58.136 was actually the battle over - moto3 qualifying results (top five) Moto2 front row of the season. 2. Luca MARINI ITA SKY Racing Team VR46 Kalex 1’58.136 but the tension remained to 1 - Tatsuki Suzuki - (SIC58 Squadra Under the Losail lights, 3. Enea BASTIANINI ITA Italtrans Racing Team Kalex 1’58.243 the wire. He wouldn’t take part Corse) - Honda - 2’04.815 the Moto2 pace was electrify- 4. Jorge NAVARRO SPA Beta Tools Speed Up Speed Up 1’58.316 however, as he failed to make 2 - Raul Fernandez - (Red Bull KTM Ajo) ing from the off as qualifying 5. NED NTS RW Racing GP NTS 1’58.410 it back out and over the line as - KTM - +0.008 began. In Q1 Marcel Schröt- 6. Remy GARDNER AUS Onexox TKKR SAG Team Kalex 1’58.457 the grid thundered around for 3 - Albert Arenas - (Aspar Team Gaviota) ter (Liqui Moly Intact GP) 7. ITA SKY Racing Team VR46 Kalex 1’58.513 a final push... - KTM - +0.110 went just a thousandth of a 8. Jorge MARTIN SPA Red Bull KTM Ajo Kalex 1’58.532 Fernandez made his leap 4 - Darryn Binder - (CIP Green Power) - second of Roberts’ Friday lap 9. ITA Flexbox HP 40 Kalex 1’58.582 up the timesheets, Arenas KTM - +0.211 record and at the beginning 10. SPA Petronas Sprinta Racing Kalex 1’58.626 likewise, but Suzuki would 5 - Ai Ogura - (Honda Team Asia) - Honda of Q2, fellow Q1 graduate remain in the clear for his - +0.250 Jorge Navarro (Beta Tools second pole. CIP Green Pow- Speed Up) set a 1:58.396 Jorge Martin (Red Bull KTM to really set the scene for a The Free Practice paceset- Ajo) and Q1 graduate Lorenzo cracking first Moto2 qualify- ter’s qualifying time was Baldassarri (FlexBox HP 40) on ing of 2020. exactly the same as sec- the third row. Xavi Vierge (Pet- Tucked in behind team- ond place luca marini’s ronas Sprinta Racing) stuck in mate Marco Bezzecchi, Marini (sky racing Team Vr46), a late flyer to grab a top 10 slot then went P2 as the Sky Rac- however, so he also shares on the Qatar GP grid, putting in ing Team VR46 duo sat P2 the new lap record, but a red sector before his laptime and P3 in the early stages, but roberts’ second best lap started to fade... it was an ever-changing affair (From left) Luca Marini, Joe Roberts and Enea Bastianini on the podium It was a day to forget for a on the timing screens. of the Moto2 qualifying at the Losail International Circuit on Saturday. was faster to give him pole. couple of key names including After impressing in Free Tom Lüthi (Liqui Moly Intact Practice, Bo Bendsneyder anybody’s guess as to who was though, as ‘The Beast’ turned GP) as the Swiss veteran and (NTS RW Racing GP) then going to grab pole. up the wick in the east to pro- race – that’s the Dutchman’s expected challenger was P18 went just 0.014 off Navarro’s Marini launched an at- pel himself into P3. Bastianini best Moto2™ qualifying re- after a tough qualifying. But time to launch himself to a tack next, the Italian setting ended up just over a tenth shy sult. Despite having suffered he’s nearly within a second and provisional front row start, a new lap record to go P1 with of Roberts and Marini to se- two crashes in Free Practice, only six tenths split Roberts to but Roberts – having pitted in seven minutes remaining. But cure his first Moto2™ front Remy Gardner (Onexox TKKR 16th place Aron Canet (Aspar the early stages in the session Roberts wasn’t done, and the row. SAG Team) kept it rubber side Team) in Q2 as we get set for – was setting red sectors. On American then flashed across Heading Row 2 is Navarro, down in qualifying to earn an what looks to be a monumen- his opening flyer, lapping by the finish line and set the exact the Spaniard will be happy impressive P6 and complete tally good opening intermedi- himself, the number 16 went same time as his counterpart – with that having come through the second row. ate class race of the year. Tune to P3 as 0.051 split the lead- but taking pole, with a quicker Q1, with Bendsneyder doing a Bezzecchi got his best lap in at 18:00 local time (GMT+3) Tatsuki Suzuki (SIC58 Squadra Corse) wins the pole position of the ing trio halfway through the second fastest lap. sterling job on the NTS bike to time in on his final lap to start to watch Roberts and co. do Moto3 class during the QNB Grand Prix of Qatar for Honda in Losail session, although it remained It still wasn’t over then sit P5 on the grid for Sunday’s from P7, the Italian leading battle under the lights. on Saturday. Twenty years on, QGF prepares for FIG Artistic World Cup TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

IT’S been a good twenty long It will be the 13th years since the Qatar Gymnas- consecutive year when tics Federation (QGF) was es- Doha will play host to the tablished in 2001. Since then, spectacle. the sports body has come a This year’s event will be a long way establishing Doha as one of the world’s top destina- special one as we are tion for gymnastics. celebrating 20 years The hosting of the World since the Qatar Gymnastics Championships of Gymnas- Federation was formed. tics a few months ago in 2019 proved the organisational Qatar Gymnastics Federation abilities of QGF as the worlds President Ali al Hitmi were successfully hosted in the Middle East and the region for the first time. play host to the gymnastics QGF has all along been spectacle. This year’s event hosting several top gymnastics will be a special one as we are events like the numerous FIG celebrating 20 years since the ising committee will take max- After the qualification Derwael are the regular visi- World Cup editions. Qatar Gymnastics Federation Qatar Gymnastics Federation President Ali al Hitmi while speaking to imum precautions for safety of rounds, the finals will be held tors to the Qatari capital. QGF will mark its 20th an- was formed,” QGF President media ahead of the FIG World Cup at Al Bidda Tower. all the participants. on the last two days of the com- The 2018 FIG World Gym- niversary with the hosting of Ali Al Hitmi told reporters at “Health safety is our pri- petition – March 20 and 21. nastics Championships in the 13th FIG Artistic Gymnas- Al Bidda Tower. QGF has received confirmation petition among the athletes. ority and we will make all the All the top gymnasts, who Doha, which saw participation tics World Cup later this month. “We are looking forward from around 250 gymnasts, who “The FIG World Cup in possible arrangements to en- rate Doha as one of their fa- of gymnasts from 78 countries, The FIG World Cup is to host a successful event. will represent 44 countries. Doha will carry points for To- sure safety of the gymnasts. vourites venues, are expected was rated as one of the best in one of the highly-anticipat- Many countries have already “We have received confir- kyo Olympics qualification and We are in constant touch with to feature in the upcoming history of the competition. ed events in Qatar’s vibrant confirmed their participation mation from 156 male and 91 we can expect thrilling perfor- our Health Ministry for guid- event. During the event, Ameri- sports calendar with this and we are expecting a big female gymnasts so far. Team mance from gymnasts during ance. We will do our best to Star athletes like World’s can prodigy Simone Biles be- year’s event set to take place at number of gymnasts in ac- QGF has a vast experience of the event,” he informed. provide such an environment oldest Olympian Oksana Chu- came the first gymnasts from state-of-the-art Aspire Dome tion at Aspire Dome,” said the organising top-notch events Speaking on the coronavi- for the athletes that they will sovitina of , Olym- the US to win medal in every from March 18 to 21. QGF president. and we are confident to host this rus outbreak which is affecting only have to focus on their per- pic star Epke Zonderland of event at a single World Cham- “It will be the 13th con- While the entries are still event in a befitting way,” he said sports competitions world- formance and nothing else,” the and ’s pionships and the first woman secutive year when Doha will open, Al Hitmi informed the before predicting a tough com- wide, Al Hitmi said the organ- the QGF President said. reigning world champion Nina to do so in 31 years. 14 Sunday, March 8, 2020 Sports

commercial bank Qatar Masters 2020 Chowrasia ends poor run in CBQM, looks headed for best finish by an Indian

RAAJIV TRIPATHI I have been playing well over DOHA the first three days. A minus three today makes a good A shift in the Commercial score for me. I’m now look- Bank Qatar Masters ven- ing forward to the last day. Campillo on ue has brought a positive Lets us hope for the best.” change in fortunes of India’s Chowrasia did not ex- SSP Chowrasia. He ended pect this kind of round and the third day with three un- that too in Qatar, where the der par 68 to be locked at gusts are the biggest chal- the ninth spot with four oth- lenge for any player. “When ers and looks a strong bet to I came here, it was so windy. the top of tight become the best Indian fin- I was wondering like ‘oh isher in Qatar. how I would play in these THIRD DAY’S SCORES Former Asia Tour Or- conditions’. der of Merit winner Jyoti “It is always so tough in scores from the european Tour Qatar masters on Randhawa is credited with the windy conditions, but saturday -14 Jorge Campillo () 66 66 67 two highest finishes in this I’m delighted that I man- -13 (Scotland) 67 69 64 tournament – a tied seventh aged good scores. I am re- leaderboard (Denmark) 66 69 65 in 2008 and a shared 12th in ally enjoying my game after 2005. a long time,” added Chow- -12 Benjamin Poke (Denmark) 68 67 66 -11 Alexander Björk () 70 63 69 Having 47th as the best rasia. Pablo Larrazábal (Spain) 72 67 63 result in previous eight ap- Comparing the ECGC pearances and after miss- with the previous venue, -10 Kalle Samooja () 70 67 66 Leader Jorge Campillo of Spain hits a shot on the third Jack Senior (England) 69 66 68 ing cuts for three successive he said, “The DGC course day of the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters at the years from 2017 at the Doha is tougher because of the Education City Golf Club on Saturday. -9 Marcus Armitage (England) 67 71 66 Golf Club, the 41-year-old wind. We always have S.S.P. Chawrasia (India) 67 69 68 Kolkata golfer came with an strong winds. On the first Thomas Detry (Belgium) 72 66 66 Scott Jamieson (Scotland) 67 68 69 aim to stay till the weekend three days of the week, I was Andy Sullivan (England) 66 66 72 in the 23rd edition, which is under pressure as we faced being played at a new facil- gusts during the practice An exciting final day on the card at ECGC today -8 Lorenzo Gagli () 66 70 69 ity in the Qatar Foundation rounds. -7 Matthew (England) 70 67 69 Marcus Kinhult (Sweden) 68 65 73 - the Education City Golf “But as the tournament TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK enth after a lovely approach, Chris Paisley (England) 69 70 67 Club now. began, the conditions were DOHA he led by two. Thomas Pieters (Belgium) 66 70 70 After having achieved less hostile on the first two A 40-foot putt at the ninth Adrien Saddier () 69 70 67 the primary objective a days. The wind has been A part of nine-player bunch moved him three ahead and Sami Valimaki (Finland) 70 71 65 day before, the diminutive blowing but it did not cause that finished runner-up to while Winther holed from 15 -6 George Coetzee (South Africa) 70 68 69 player had his best start damage and I got good last year, feet at the 11th to trim the lead, Justin Harding (South Africa) 70 67 70 with four shots saved in the scores under the prevailing Jorge Campillo contrived a a Campillo chip-in at the tenth Romain Langasque (France) 69 64 74 first seven holes. But he suf- conditions,” Chowrasia ex- Niklas Lemke (Sweden) 68 69 70 five under 67 on the third day opened the lead back up to Wilco Nienaber (South Africa) 68 70 69 fered a bogey on the ninth plained. to carry a slender one-shot three. Matthias Schwab () 70 70 67 – something which he did Talking about the final advantage into the last day of Campillo three-putted the Lars Van Meijel (Netherlands) 70 66 71 on the first two days as well, hole, he said, “Luckily, I got the 2020 Commercial Bank 12th but needed only two on -5 Nino Bertasio (Italy) 72 69 67 before regaining a stroke. the free drop. I executed a Qatar Masters. the par five next to stay three (South Africa) 69 67 72 He was looking steady good chip and went on to The Spaniard, who secured ahead of a group of players Alejandro Cañizares (Spain) 71 69 68 and parred the next three par the hole for a satisfy- his first European Tour title in that now included Drysdale. Darren Fichardt (South Africa) 67 68 73 holes. However, a slight ing round. But it would be Stephen Gallacher (Scotland) 72 68 68 the Trophee Hassan II last year The 44-year-old birdied the Nicolai Hojgaard (Denmark) 64 71 73 drop in concentration led to difficult for me to pick my in 229 starts, was in a strong first, second, fifth and sixth to Joost Luiten (Netherlands) 65 68 75 another bogey on the 15th. best shot. I made a couple of touch from the fifth tee as he turn in 32, and saw his eagle Robert MacIntyre (Scotland) 68 72 68 The Indian regrouped him- good putts today like on the grabbed five shots in six holes putt lip out as he made a birdie Matthieu Pavon (France) 70 69 69 self and off the par-four final sixth, seventh and 11th. Antoine Rozner (France) 69 69 70 to move three ahead at the Ed- on the 13th. Fabrizio Zanotti (Paraguay) 69 68 71 hole, he was a bit fortunate “I was four under af- ucation City Golf Club course. Another gain came on to get a free drop. ter seven holes at a stage. I But facing some gusty the next to put him in a share -4 Oliver Farr (Wales) 74 64 71 Chowrasia played a su- was expecting more birdies conditions on the back nine, of second and he put his ap- Oliver Fisher (England) 69 64 76 perb chip to get within about but minus three I feel it is Benjamin Hebert (France) 67 70 72 he lost a couple of strokes but proach to the 17th to tap-in Sebastian Heisele (Germany) 68 72 69 two and a half feet to roll the still good for me. I’ll try to managed a level par to total range to become the nearest Søren Kjeldsen (Denmark) 72 69 68 putt easily for a three under use the flow and go as high a 14 under total to lead Scot challenger. Campillo three- Joakim Lagergren (Sweden) 70 71 68 card for the day, aggregating as possible on Sunday. I’m David Drysdale and Dane Jeff putted from just off the green Zander Lombard (South Africa) 70 69 70 minus nine 204. going to stick to the same James Morrison (England) 73 68 68 Winther, both looking for their Jeff Winther of Denmark is sharing the second spot with David at the 15th to see his lead cut Carlos Pigem (Spain) 66 71 72 A smiling and relieved gameplan and if I can have maiden Tour triumphs. Drysdale one shot behind leader Jorge Campillo on Saturday. to one and Winther holed a Richie Ramsay (Scotland) 70 71 68 Chowrasia commented after a better round, it would be “It’s a nice position to be 10-footer on the 17th to join Robert Rock (England) 72 69 68 his round, “It was a good day. nice,” added Chowrasia. in,” Campillo commented after gle dropped shot in a 65. Anoth- he looks for a maiden victory, Drysdale. Jordan L Smith (England) 69 69 71 his round. “I’d been playing aw- er Dane in Benjamin Poke was while a win for Winther would Poke birdied the second, -3 Laurie Canter (England) 72 69 69 ful lately. With new caddy, I’ve then at 12 under, a shot clear come at the 97th attempt as he sixth and seventh but dropped Ross Fisher (England) 68 73 69 been working on a few things of Swede Alexander Bjork and establishes himself fully on the a shot on the ninth before Gavin Green () 70 69 71 Masahiro Kawamura (Japan) 76 65 69 and it’s working out well. Spaniard Pablo Larrazábal, European Tour after three suc- making gains on the tenth and Sihwan Kim (Korea Republic) 72 69 69 “Hopefully, if I can keep the 2019 Alfred Dunhill cessful trips to the Qualifying 13th. A huge putt on the 15th Yassine Touhami () 68 71 71 playing like this, I’ll prob- Championship School. and a 12-footer on the 17th had ably have a good chance winner. Winther had a racy start, him within one but he failed to -2 Steven Brown (England) 71 70 70 Maximilian Kieffer (Germany) 69 71 71 to win. If not, I’ll try next Drys- firing three birdies in a row get up and down from the sand Jason Scrivener (Australia) 70 71 70 week. Still 18 more holes dale is to to share the lead and keep- on the last. Brandon Stone (South Africa) 71 68 72 to go. It’s going to be playing ing his place at the top of the Larrazábal fired two eagles Jeunghun Wang (Korea Republic) 70 69 72 tough day tomorrow.” his 498th leaderboard with a 30-footer and six birdies as he matched -1 Pedro Figueiredo () 70 71 71 Campillo also said the European on the fifth. After starting with the lowest round of the week - David Horsey (England) 69 69 74 Morocco win may helping Tour event four pars, Campillo holed from and the fledgling course record Kyung-Jun Moon (Korea Republic) 67 70 75 him on the final day. “If this week as eight feet at the fifth to get back - with a 63, while Björk made Haydn Porteous (South Africa) 73 68 71 I had not won before, I’d into a tie. three birdies and a bogey in a Sebastian Soderberg (Sweden) 74 66 72 Clément Sordet (France) 72 66 74 have been a little nerv- A 15-footer on the seventh 69. Brandon Robinson Thompson (England) 72 68 72 ous. But after the victory, put Winther out in front but Finn Kalle Samooja and Toby Tree (England) 71 69 72 it is a familiar position. Campillo laid up and put his England’s Jack Senior were at Though still a bit nerv- third to three feet at the par ten under, a shot clear of two 0 David Coupland (England) 68 68 77 (USA) 71 70 72 ous, I’ll try to do my five sixth to get to 12 under. more Englishmen in Marcus Tae Hee Lee (Korea Republic) 70 70 73 best and hopefully, I Winther found the water on Armitage and Andy Sullivan, Cormac Sharvin (Northern Ireland) 71 69 73 can win another title,” the seventh to surrender a bo- India’s SSP Chawrasia, Belgian +1 Renato Paratore (Italy) 69 71 74 added Campillo. gey and when Campillo made a Thomas Detry and Scotland’s Hennie du Plessis (South Africa) 72 69 73 Drysdale was bo- third gain in a row on the sev- Scott Jamieson. gey free in a 64, while +3 Julien Guerrier (France) 72 69 75 SSP Chowrasia tees off during the third day of the Commerical Winther also made David Drysdale of Scotland is in a joint second place after the third +5 Grégory Havret (France) 68 71 79 Bank Qatar Masters on Saturday. seven birdies with a sin- day’s play on Saturday. Team Drysdale eyes long-awaited victory

“The first couple of seasons nice putts. In the middle of ing. I look forward to it. ‘We’re getting older together but worked very well. I haven’t the round I struggled a wee bit “We had good fun, good played the best the last 14 and hit a lot to 40 or 50 feet playing partners are always enjoying each other’s company’ months or so, I’ve been grind- but managed to two putt them good to have and you can lean ing away, but we haven’t fallen and move on and capitalise on on your caddie as well. We TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK achieved David’s third runner out yet.” my good shots.” just enjoyed it and played very DOHA up finish at the 2019 Alfred A stunning second to tap- Jeff Winther is alongside well. I putted very well as well Dunhill Championship. in range at the 17th put the ic- Drysdale at 13 under as he too and that’s a big factor. DAVID Drysdale and wife A bogey free 64 on day ing on a wonderful round, and looks for a maiden victory in “It’s wide and I like it. I Vicky have formed one of the three at Education City Golf Drysdale was delighted with his 96th European Tour ap- need a bit of help off the tee at European Tour’s most famous Club moved them within his performance. pearance. the moment but otherwise teams and they will head into one of 54 hole leader Jorge “I was pretty aggressive off The Dane has graduated than that I really like it. the final round of the 2020 Campillo and a long awaited the tee (at the 17th), I hit driv- from the European Challenge The greenkeepers have Commercial Bank Qatar Mas- victory would be the perfect er, most guys would hit three Tour and come through the done very well this ters looking for victory at the present for Vicky, who cele- wood off there,” he said. “Got three times week, it’s phenom- 498th attempt. brated her birthday this week. it down on a good number, 160 as he looks to establish himself enal to putt on.” David played his first Eu- “It was good fun,” said Da- into the breeze, and it was per- on Tour, and he insists he will ropean Tour event in 1999 vid. “It’s my birthday in a cou- fect - four inches short. That’s be treating day four in the de- and while Vicky may have only ple of weeks so we’re getting the sort of birdie putt you like. sert like any other round. David Drysdale and been on the bag for the past older together but we’re enjoy- “I started quite well, I was “I’ll keep doing the same,” his wife Vicky at few seasons, they have formed ing each other’s company on four under through six holes he said. “I’m going to try not to the ECGC course on a formidable pairing and the golf course. and I just holed a couple of think about it and it’ll be excit- Saturday. Sunday, March 8, 2020 15 Reports by Ailyn Agonia For events and press releases email [email protected] or Ailyn Agonia kabayan corner Ailyn Agonia call (974) 4000 2222 Ailyn Agonia

Engr. Sheila Medel womenProud Filipino

Aisha al Baker

engr Sheila Medel effective communication and lastly, tol- Senior Technical engineer/ currenT erance. In the celebration of Interna- PreSidenT of The PhiliPPine inSTiTuTe of tional Women’s Day, I encourage you all civil engineerS (Pice) QaTar chaPTer thriving in Qatar to make every memorable event count In this world full of men, especially and truly productive so that, our friends, being in the engineering profession is not loved ones and children would be able to easy. Challenges are up and just around pass on how we are able to create long- every corner wherever you maybe, at work here are many successful Filipino women who have smashed the so-called term impact to our current society. and even in every organisation you belong. One of the critical challenges is that some Tglass ceilings in different fields and opened the doors of opportunities wider Aisha al Baker or maybe most of the men think they can reSTauraTeur/ enTrePreneur do better than the women. This is always a for those who follow them. Women are perfect in all aspects challenge to consider for most of the wom- of appearance and most beautiful gift en especially when they are consumed by Many of them are thriving in different parts of the world, including in Qatar, as of God. Women today are blessed with the thought of being inferior to men. Be- entrepreneurs, managers, engineers, doctors, nurses, educators, chefs and more. many opportunities to explore their pas- ing a leader of a prestigious organisation sions and make their mark. We can be a such as PICE Qatar is another enormous On the occasion of the International Women’s Day celebrated in many caretaker of our family and can be en- challenge as I am surrounded by a vast trepreneur in our own ways. array of civil engineers along with other countries on March 8 and National Women’s Celebration marked in the professionals. As I walk through these Layla Bernal challenges, I learned to unfold my hidden for the entire month of March, Qatar Tribune talked to some of enTrePreneur/ communiTy leader skills and traits which initially I am not A woman’s ability is limitless. She aware of. Earning new personal develop- these Pinay achievers on their thoughts on the essence of the celebration, the can do whatever her heart sets on. She ment to myself makes me feel like a dif- can be tough and soft at the same time. ferent person. Every mishap is a lesson for challenges they face in their chosen professions, and the qualities women of She can be strong-willed and relentless me to carry and to move forward. today must develop and enhance to be more globally competitive and continue to in chasing her dreams or choose to be Working as a Senior Technical En- laid-back and be perfectly content with gineer where most of my colleagues are flourish in their respective fields. doing her own thing. Our power lies in men who shout their heart out when sim- our ability to adapt easily to what is re- ple complication arises, I have to sit back quired by the moment. These qualities and be calm in dealing with them to pre- propel us to success in various fields in- vent the issue from blowing out of propor- cluding in business. tion. Such traits work to my advantage in Happy International Day to all the my line of work. women in the world and to everyone Women are like butterflies as I’d like who protects, fights and pushes for to say, we undergo the process of chang- women’s rights and defending for their ing from an immature form into an adult equality and freedom! May your light form through a series of period that re- always serve as an inspiration and guid- quires persistence, forbearance and even ance to all of us. Women are the light hardships until our wings emerge. Thus, of the world, let’s be in this together to I urge my fellow women to strive to turn keep the light shin- into a beautiful full-grown butterfly that ing all throughout can freely soar. For me, modern day our days ahead. women must have wit, confidence and al- ways cloth themselves with strength and dignity. Whatever her generation is, she must always be kind but tough enough in order to survive.

engr. aileen abejero-Buenaflor Layla QuanTiTy Surveyor/ firST female PreSidenT of Bernal Pice QaTar chaPTer For women to survive in this crucially demanding world, she needs to be adapt- able. She needs to be able to address the Chef Frances Anne Montilla Mildred Ngoaban Bhem Ranoco Asperilla needs of the ever-changing times with te- nacity and faith in God. Women are per- tinue doing great. I believe, women are and home-mom, auntie, sister or best friend; Salute to the women of the world, formers and achievers. For them to better always will be the stronger gender. There we can also be our own boss and run a in pursuing the continuing empower- perform in whatever field they choose, they really is no competition, just facts. Even company. Whatever path we choose, we ment of their rights toward justice and must just be persistent. Taking occasional the most celebrated strong men in society are not limited as long as we do not seek equality! Salute to the international pauses along the way to take a breather is came from and raised by women. And so, validation for who we are and what we working women who are striving hard- fine, but always go back on track and con- this month, let’s celebrate! Cheers to all are capable of. We can rule with care and er amid vulnerabilities to provide eco- strong women out there! empathy, and when women empower an- nomic development to their families other— remarkable things happen. and every nation. Chef Frances Anne Montilla cake deSigner and enTrePreneur Mildred Ngoaban Bhem Ranoco Asperilla Women are naturally resilient. We oPeraTionS manager aT al Jaber oPTicianS megaworld inTernaTional TerriTory are like wild flowers, we continue to grow Women with innate special and head/vice PreSidenT for SaleS of mea1 beautifully amidst the chaos and distrac- competitive skills survive or do better Women in different fields will tions of a modern-day society. We con- in their chosen fields. Independence be facing many new challenges in tinue to thrive wonderfully when a whole and willingness to learn in every op- the coming days in many aspects of lot is expected from us, in the work force, portunity builds strong women, polish- their engagements - career, family, at home and our communities. It is im- ing their capability to solve problems at relationships and health. In order portant that we are aware of who we are any rate by themselves. Consider goal to meet these challenges, women and what we are capable of. To be fear- setting skills as mandatory for every must be able to understand their less in the pursuit of reaching our visions, working women to learn and apply at role that they play in the society. dreams and aspirations. To be unapolo- home and at work. The woman-ability Thus, I would like to share some im- getic for being our authentic self, but also to uphold the values inculcated in the portance skills that women must ac- being able to strike a balance— at work, working place and empowering other quire in order to survive. First, the abil- our family life and our own personal time women makes women perform better in ity to multi-task, second, execute tasks Engr. Aileen Abejero-Buenaflor for self-care. We can be a wife, stay-at- any field. with high impact leadership skills, third,

9th Guardians Legion Qatar Inter-Branch Friendship Cup opens

ILIPINO brotherhood taking part in the league ball toss with the chairman, Guardians Legion Qatar representing different commissioner, advisers, ref- F(GLQ) officially opened branches of GLQ, namely erees and team representa- the ninth edition of GLQ GBHI/1Ganap, GPII-SUC tives. It also featured a pa- Inter-Branch Friendship Ram, SGBI, GGBAI and GBI rade of team muses wherein Cup Basketball league at TBBG-Persian Gulf Chapter, team RUGBII bagged the the Cambridge School in GBI TBBG-Alamid Qatar Best Muse award. While Mamoura area recently. Chapter, GFCII, RUGBII, team GFCII went home with GLQ President Joey Dale GPII-ACO, and GSSI. the Best in Uniform recogni- Allado led the event which Speaking on the occa- tion. was also attended by Engr sion, Allado proposed for Games will be held every Rolan Nevado who shared the launch of Basketball Friday. Aside from the bas- the history of the GLQ tour- President’s Cup the soonest ketball cup titles, special nament and urged the con- possible. He also thanked awards will also be give away tinuous support of members the members of GLQ Sports at the end of the tournament in his inspirational remark. Committee headed by Ro- such as the Most Valuable The tournament is aimed meo Tiolo for their efforts in Player of the Game, Rooking at enhancing the brother- putting the league together. of the Year, mythical team, hood and unity among the The opening ceremony defensive players, best coach members. Nine teams are kicked off with a ceremonial and sportsmanship awards. 16 Sunday, March 8, 2020 the Last Word INteRNAtIoNAL WoMeN’s DAy A salute to the pivotal role of women in building Qatar and the world

AILYN AGONIA sation going beyond the March 8.” tional economy continues to grow HE STEFANIE MCCOLLUM, and inspirational gender equality been working hard to achieve parity DOHA Dr Malki said that globally, many as a result of this great educational Ambassador of to Qatar change-makers, both in Canada and in representation of women in public institutions are still male dominated achievement.” Ambassa- globally. The embassy and the Uni- office and I am also extremely proud N the occasion of Inter- and many laws remain biased and Dr Emadi urged women to en- dor Canada to versity of Calgary in Qatar will joint- of the newly-introduced ‘Feminist national Women’s Day, discriminatory against women. She gage more in the public sphere, ex- Qatar HE Ste- ly celebrate International Women’s Foreign Policy’ that has been en- some of the most influ- urged women to fight these rigid pand their potential through edu- fanie McCol- Day and the International Year of dorsed by our Minister of Foreign ential women in Qatar systems that alienate women and cation and be more ambitious. She lum hailed the the Nurse and Midwife. The event Affairs Marcelo Ebrard. This vision, exemplify the signifi- reduce their worth within any filed. said, “Leadership is not a male trait, progress that will celebrate the accomplishments that I personally welcome and sup- cantO progress Qatari women have She said the most important weap- neither is it a masculine attribute. women have of two distinguished Qatari women port, seeks to strengthen a transver- made in the last few decades. on for the modern-day woman is her Women have proven to be excel- been mak- -- WISH CEO Sultana Afdhal and sal gender perspective in our foreign Many of them, who are at the education and her knowledge about lent leaders in various businesses ing in Qatar, Dr Nabila al Meer, deputy chief policy by integrating principles such helm of advocating for a more gen- her rights to be able to claim them. and work domains. Women should including as- for Continuing Care Services and as substantive equality, the elimina- der-balanced world, are harping on not fear about or shy away from suming leadership positions across MOPH Nursing Affairs. The envoy tion of structural inequalities and the important role played by Qatari DR SHARIFA AL EMADI, Executive putting themselves forward for op- various industries, as an important said she would like to continue the the eradication of discrimination women as the country continues to Director of Doha International portunities; they should be bold in and necessary step. She attributed tradition and honour more Qatari against women.” assume international influence and Family Institute (DIFI) seeking promotion and leadership the significant advancement in sta- women at future events. global leadership. The head of Qatar’s global policy positions.” tus of Qatari women to the wise DR DEBORAH WHITE, Dean, Univer- As fearless women leaders, they and advocacy institute working to leadership and vision of the country HE GRACIELA GOMEZ-GARCIA sity of Calgary in Qatar also send out a strong message of advance knowledge on Arab fami- DR SARA ABDULLA, Research Fel- in investing in education which she Ambassador of Mexico to Qatar Dean of support for more women standing lies has stressed equality as the fun- low at Qatar Biomedical Re- said resulted in the fact that many Ambassador of Mexico to Qa- the Univer- up for their rights and claiming their damental principle of the normative search Institute young Qatari women are graduating tar HE Graciela Gomez-Garcia has sity of Cal- voices in the society. framework of Qatar. She underlined Dr Sara with distinction from universities. expressed admiration to the result gary in Qatar how the laws in the country have Abdulla de- “For example, I was very pleased of Qatar’s vision in promoting edu- Dr Deborah DR AMAL AL MALKI, Founding Dean, been evolving to enhance the cohe- scribed Qa- to see many young women were cation and health in the country. White has College of Humanities and Social sion of the Qatari family and sup- tari women as being honoured during last week’s She said, “I have been pleasantly emphasised Sciences at the HBK University port working mothers to pursue leaders, en- Education Excellence Award event. surprised about the growing role of the contri- The their jobs and family responsibilities trepreneurs, In addition, the recent graduation of women in Qatar. Since I took office bution of first Qatari simultaneously. Similarly, she cited motivational the first Qatari female combat pilot, last September, I have met numer- women in national to the measures taken by local institu- speakers, in- Lieutenant Aljazi Nasser Mohamed ous intelligent, successful and com- Qatar in leading and innovating the hold a facul- tions such as Qatar Foundation to fluencers and al Nasr, was a major accomplish- mitted women in leadership roles country’s healthcare system. She ty appoint- support working mothers, as well as educators, among others. She at- ment. We look forward to seeing who are transforming the country.” said, “International Women’s Day ment in the efforts of DIFI in advocating for tributes these countless accom- more Qatari women taking up key The envoy underlined that with is a day of recognition and achieve- Education creating a more conducive environ- plishments to the opportunities leadership roles, including in areas the changes in societies across the ment, an opportunity to look back City has ment for women in the workplace. accorded by the country to Qatari traditionally dominated by men,” world, em- in history of accomplishments, ac- emphasised On the increasing role of Qatari women. the envoy said. powering knowledge the current and look for- the major role of education in boost- women in their society, Dr Emadi “I am lucky and proud to be able She underlined that women al- girls and ward to the untapped potential and ing women’s confidence in their stressed the high level of education to witness a movement in Qatar ready have the qualities that allow women is opportunities for future generations abilities, as well as the impact of achieved by Qatari women. She said, that supports the education, growth them to be competitive globally. essential to make dreams and ambitions a re- role-modelling, as Qatari women “In the academic year 2016-2017, and development of Qatari women, She said the challenge has been that in order to ality. I would be remiss if today I did have strategic role models who have the number of students enrolled in setting a stage for them to excel. I women continue to face barriers to achieve pros- not acknowledge the founder of mod- paved the way for others to follow. university education amounted to personally have benefited from this achieving their full potential. Ac- perity, well- ern nursing, Florence Nightingale. Dr Malki said, “Qatari women 31,000, of which the females share movement, and I can’t express the cording to the envoy, achieving gen- being and a Nurses in Qatar are following Night- have been playing an integral role in made up gratitude I have for it. Qatari wom- der equality requires challenging so- sustainable development. ingale’s example and using their ex- the national economy, contributing 68.8 percent en’s accomplishments are being cial norms and gender stereotypes “Women represent a growing perience, education and courage to to the different fields and assuming compared recognised. With each new genera- that not only limit opportunities for proportion of the workforce and it is advance the well-being of the nation.” multiple roles. It is common now with 31.2 tion of graduates, I am constantly women and girls but also restrict imperative that we create the condi- Further highlighting the impact to see a 25-year old young woman percent for impressed and see a bright future men and boys to specific roles. tions to attract, nurture and retain made by a woman in changing the with a young child pursuing her males. The for Qatari women and their contri- “Empowering women and girls female talent. Every country should landscape of the world’s healthcare, career and a graduate degree. Qa- total number butions to our growing country,” she to equally participate in the econom- provide quality and affordable day Dr White said, “One of Nightingale’s tari women are making history on a of graduates said. ic, social and political life benefits all care so that young professional many accomplishments was the es- daily basis.” was 5,521, Dr Abdulla advised women to people. It increases economic pros- mothers can work knowing that tablishment in 1860 of the Night- She added, “Qatari women can- of which the female share was 66.4 focus more on their goals and as- perity, promotes peace and security, their children are in good hands. ingale Training School in London, not be reduced to one type or image, percent, compared with the 33.6 pirations and less on how others upholds fairness and justice in our I also believe in using technology England – the world’s first nursing and the realities of today demand percent for males for the same aca- perceive them to be and how they society, and ultimately creates hap- so that we can have more flexible school, a school is still in existence that we embrace the qualities that demic year. This statistics affirms should be. She also urged institu- pier and healthier communities,” working hours and to be able to and is considered to be one of the make us both alike and different. the growing role of Qatari women tions to raise awareness of male and said Ambassador McCollum. even working from home. Finally, I world’s top nursing programmes. An internal dialogue among wom- and demonstrates their commit- female employees about the nega- She also shared that Canada am passionate about the models in She was a true pioneer in the wom- en needs to take place via multiple ment to completing university edu- tive effects of gender biases, exclu- chose #BecauseOfYou as this year’s which women empower other wom- en’s movement and in demonstrat- venues: social, cultural, educational, cation. The contribution of Qatari sions and the importance of having International Women’s Day theme, en to succeed,” the envoy said. ing to the world that women can be digital, etc., so let’s keep the conver- women to the society and the na- diversity in workplace. which pays tribute to the diverse She added, “In Mexico, we have healthcare leaders.”

Panellists at Future 318 event call for elimination of gender inequality NAWIC members TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Sweden to Qatar; Greg Loayon, HE Bengtcen pointed out that gender equality and pointed the Zeinab Hammoud, director of DOHA general manager & senior execu- Gender Equality has been on the steps her organisation has pro- Sales & Marketing, Centara Ho- tour facilities at tive officer, Zurich International top of the Swedish political agenda posed. She also talked about vari- tel, said , “Raising awareness and A panel discussion organised by Life; Dr Hala al Ahmadi, acting for at least five decades. Although ous researches that DIFI has un- discussing ‘Why gender inequal- Al Janoub Stadium Future 318 recently highlighted director of Family Policy De- Sweden has made some progress, dertaken to highlight the need for ity exists’ is extremely important the need for political commitment partment at Doha International Ambassador Bengtcen said that gender equality. for the development of our soci- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and more awareness about gender Family Institute (DIFI); Joseph there is further distance to go. He Varghese spoke about the ety and future generations. Cen- DOHA equality to provide equal opportu- Varghese, senior journalist, Gulf said, “Gender equality is the right need for more efforts by govern- tara West Bay Residences & Suites nities for women across the world. Times; Mariame Farqane, found- thing to do; the challenge is to do ments to provide equal opportu- Doha team is extremely happy to IN celebration of the International Women’s Day Held at Centara West Bay Res- er, Pallas Arts ; and Arwa al Su- the right thing and that is to put nities for women in all areas. be part of such important mes- (IWD), NAWIC Qatar, the first chapter of the Na- idences & Suites Doha, the panel laiti, fitness enthusiast & trainer. the legislation and the systems in Arwa al Sulaiti described the sage and will certainly take part in tional Association of Women in Construction in the discussion titled ‘Why Gender In- The session was moderated by place.” Loayon , “In the corporate status of women in Qatar and how any future activities that can help Middle East, organised a site visit to Al Janoub Sta- equality Exists’ was the first of a Lia Bonfio, founder of Just Wow world, there are fewer women in the situation has changed in the change the community under- dium in Al Wakra recently. series of activities that will culmi- Qatar. the board than men. More needs last several decades in favour of standing of stereotype behaviours Thanks to the Supreme Committee of Delivery nate in the Doha Women’s Forum The forum aimed to get in- to be done to bring equal pay to women with better amenities and and direct it towards a better life- and Legacy, around 20 NAWIC members were able 2020 to be held in September this sights from the participants, learn women vs men for doing the same higher living standards. She also style.” to visit the first fully air-conditioned stadium in the year. from one another and create job.” pointed out the great role women Future 318 and Doha Women world, under the guidance of Abdulaziz Abdullah Speakers at the event were HE awareness on the importance of Dr Ahmadi highlighted the are playing in different walks of Forum founder, Conchita Ponce Jabir al Ishaq, project director, Al Janoub Stadium Anders Bengtcen, ambassador of gender equality in the society. policies necessary to promote life in the country. welcomed the gathering. & Precinct. The NAWIC members were delighted to be able to visit the first stadium in the world designed by a woman, late Dame Zaha Mohammad Hadid. In- spired by the sand dunes of the Qatari desert and by the sails and sea shells of the Doha shore, the architect was able to imagine a truly unique design Alwadi Hotel Doha MGallery’s special offer for IWD and shape which has now become a landmark for the town of Al Wakra. During the two-hour tour, TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK their dreams and revisit later to see if they design which forms the foundation of the NAWIC’s women (and four men) working in the DOHA had come true. while hotel look and feel. building industry were able to learn all the vari- Hani Akkari, acting general manager Mashrabiya is an Arabic feminine de- ous aspects in the construction process of the only ALWADI Hotel Doha MGallery will be of the Alwadi Hotel MGallery, said the sign and architecture latticework element 4-star GSAS (Global Sustainability Assessment Sys- celebrating female guests on International hotel has been designed and run with the developed centuries ago. The designs not tem) certified stadium in the world so far: From the Women’s Day (IWD) with a range of offers female guests and feminine enrichment only provided shelter from the sun but also air-conditioning to the seats for the supporters. and special treats. firmly at the forefront. allowed the ladies of the house to look out The group was allowed to walk on the grass Drawing from MGallery’s innova- “We want to celebrate women, their on the street while others can’t see them. pitch, visit the athletes’ facilities as well as some of tive ‘Inspired by Her’ programme, Alwadi role in our society and the special The hotel is also decorated in gold the VIP areas. They were also able to listen to the Hotel MGallery has developed an exciting place our female guests have and purple colours throughout the prop- sound system and read the lyrics of Qatar’s national range of offers and activities to honour its at our hotel. We want to give erty and the distinctive, special henna Anthem on the big screens above the arena. female guests. something back to women in designs on the carpets in the corridors The impact of the visit on NAWIC’s members International Women’s Day is cel- our community. So, it was and in our rooms as well as pearl inspi- has been very positive as everyone left with a long ebrated globally on March 8 and is a day important for us to bring in rations around building. The colours lasting feeling of inspiration. that honours women and their important feminine touches to enrich and designs have been carefully chosen NAWIC president Billie Teshich shared her place in our society. the guest experience. But this to reflect MGallery’s Inspired impressions with the crowd in the press room in MGallery’s Inspired by her is a selec- is not just on International by Her ethos. company of one of NAWIC’s founding members, tion of products, services and experiences Women’s Day, it is Female in-house Carly-Jane Figgis. She said: “This building clearly designed by women for women and wholly every day. At Alwa- guests are also treated to summarises how Qatar’s efforts as the host country dedicated to women’s wellbeing while trav- di MGallery, we are special touches such as a of FIFA 2022 World Cup have paid off. Al Janoub elling in MGallery hotels around the world. truly Inspired by stylish Inspired by Her Stadium clearly shows how Qatar invested in in- On Sunday, March 8, 2020, Alwadi Her,” Akkari said. bracelet presented at novations in order to become a pioneer in building Hotel Doha MGallery’s female guests will The building’s check in and other Sports infrastructure.” be treated to a 50 percent discount at the discount on a facial treatment at M|Spa, unique design amenities, includ- After its first event ‘Intelaqa 2020’ hosted in popular SOFRA restaurant, which will be where women are invited to relax and be has incorporated ing a make-up mir- January, the tour of the famous stadium was NA- offering special menu items with a femi- pampered on this special day. feminine touches ror, a high quality WIC’s first site visit since its creation in November nine touch as well as a complimentary wel- Alwadi Hotel MGallery is also encour- – starting with the hair dryer, a choice 2019. The location was chosen carefully as the late come drink, ‘Inspired by Her’. aging female guests to visit and contribute intricate and be- Hani Akkari of teas and infusions late Dame Zaha Mohammad Hadid was also fea- The hotel will also offer a 50 percent to ‘Dream Book’ – where they can write spoke Mashrabiya available in room. tured at the launch of NAWIC as a source of inspira- tion for women in construction.