Sport MONday 30 August 2021 Indian team hurt but not demoralised by loss, says captain Virat Kohli The guys in the changing room are hurt. And when they are hurt they badly want to correct the things that didn’t go well in this game. That is how we are going to play the next two Test matches.

Virat Kohli Sport | 14 : Burnley 1-1 Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Watford, Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-1 Manchester United IWF members vote for new Constitution at Doha congress

The Peninsula – Doha said IWF Interim President Dr all those involved in the cre- Michael Irani. ation and refinement of this The Member Federations of the “To have adopted an new constitution,” continued Dr International Weightlifting entirely new Constitution after Irani. Federation (IWF) yesterday widespread consultation, and “Darren Kane, the RGC’s voted to adopt a new, inde- in just 10 months during the independent chair was tireless pendently-drafted Constitution, pandemic, is a real demon- in his efforts as were the other that will radically overhaul the stration of the IWF’s determi- independent and IWF members. IWF’s governance. Of 133 nation to move towards a We are grateful to the ITA, to Member Federations repre- brighter future that is based on WADA, to ASOIF and to the IOC sented at IWF’s Constitution solid foundations.” for their guidance and of course Reform Congress held in Doha, The new Constitution will to our national federations for more than 2/3 voted in favour establish vital principles having the courage to take this of the new measures. including athlete represen- A general view during the International Weightlifting Federation Constitution Reform Congress in bold step.” “It was only in October of tation, gender equality and Doha, yesterday. Implementing the provi- last year that the IWF was able independent oversight. sions of the new constitution, to come to consensus around No fewer than three athlete issues will be handled inde- Robust eligibility criteria Federations with a high the IWF will now move to fresh appointing independent representatives will serve on the pendently of the IWF Executive and term limits will ensure number of doping cases will elections for its Executive Board members to the Reform and reformed IWF Executive Board, Board, building on interim that the future IWF Executive not have access to board-level as soon as is practicable.” Governance Commission (RGC), while at least 30% of elected arrangements that had already Board benefits from a regular representation. The final constitution will be a critical step in putting the positions will be filled by been put in place in recent influx of new talents and will “On behalf of the entire IWF, sent to the member federations problems of the past behind us,” women. Ethics and discipline months. notably deprive National I would like to sincerely thank in the upcoming days. Messi makes debut Al Annabi rev-up preparations, striker as Mbappe shines for PSG Muntari injured QNA / The Peninsula – Budapest REUTERS – REIMS Qatar's striker Mohamed Muntari will miss the upcoming Lionel Messi made his much- European Qualifiers against Serbia and Portugal after anticipated Ligue 1 debut for Paris Paris Saint-Germain’s suffering from an injury while training in Debrecen, Saint-Germain yesterday as Lionel Messi in action Hungary, the Qatar Football Association announced on Kylian Mbappe bagged a double with Stade de Reims’ Twitter yesterday. to give the capital club a 2-0 Alexis Flips. The reigning Asian champions Qatar are set for two victory at Stade de Reims. headline fixtures as they host Serbia on September 1 and The Argentina forward, who Portugal on September 4 in the European qualifiers for joined PSG from Barcelona on a the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the Nagyerdei Stadion. two-year contract earlier this Al Annabi continued their preparation to for the month, came on as a 66th-minute upcoming confrontations as they look to continue their substitute for Brazil striker great run in the Qualifiers. Neymar for his first outing since The 20,000-capacity venue saw the maroons amass winning the Copa America on July a tally of seven points out of a possible nine in the opening 10. PSG maintained their perfect three rounds of Group A of the European section of the record this season to stay top of 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification against Luxembourg, the standings with a maximum 12 Azerbaijan and the Republic of Ireland. points. Qatar play their home fixtures on European soil to Mbappe, who has been linked facilitate shorter travel times for their group opponents. with a move to Real Madrid, As the FIFA World Cup 2022 host nation, Qatar has headed the opener after 15 already qualified for the tournament. minutes before doubling his tally The Asian champions are in Group A alongside UEFA for his third goal this season on Euro 2016 winners Portugal, Serbia, Republic of Ireland, the counter after 63 minutes. Luxembourg, and Azerbaijan. Earlier, French champions Lille finally got their title defence Qatar players back on track with a 2-1 home during a training win over Montpellier and surprise Jonathan David, with Montpellier Laborde levelled with the last kick 73rd for a second bookable foul. session in package Angers provisionally ending the match with 10 men of the first half, steering in a low Angers continued to impress Debrecen. went top of the table after beating after their defender Stephy Mavididi cross from close as did promoted Clermont Foot, visiting Stade Rennais 2-0. was sent off in the second half. range. David swung the match who kept their unbeaten record Lille celebrated their first Yazici side-footed Lille ahead Lille's way in the 57th minute with intact after fighting back from two league win of the season thanks on the stroke of halftime but the a superb individual effort before goals down in a 2-2 home draw to goals from Yusuf Yazici and visitors replied instantly as Gaetan Sambia was red-carded in the with Metz. Tottenham go top after Son sinks Watford REUTERS – LONDON bottom-right corner three minutes before the are 12th with three points, and Spurs fans will break. be delighted at how well their team has per- Tottenham Hotspur maintained their 100% It was the South Korean’s 72nd goal on his formed despite the turbulence around striker start to the Premier League season with a 1-0 200th Premier League appearance for the Harry Kane. win over Watford yesterday thanks to a club, helping them to maintain their 100% Meanwhile, in Wolverhampton, Mason somewhat fortuitous first-half goal from Son record under new manager Nuno Espirito Greenwood’s late winner earned Manchester Heung-min. Santo and lifting them to the top of the table United a 1-0 win at wasteful Wanderers in the Son fired a swerving free kick into the box with a perfect nine points after three games. Premier League yesterday, breaking the record from the left-hand side that deceived Watford Tottenham head into the international for the longest unbeaten away run in English keeper Daniel Bachmann and found the break having won all three 1-0, while Watford Football League history in the process. US Open: Djokovic, Osaka demand much of the attention AP – NEW YORK there’s a lot of people who are going to over the feeling of people’s gazes feeling - with full crowds a year after all fans lead against Djokovic in the French be watching my matches and expecting a bit different to me. At the same time, were banned because of the corona- Open final. Novak Djokovic is well aware that his me to do well and fight for a I started to tell myself that it is virus outbreak, and about half of players Djokovic began his accumulation two-track pursuit of men’s tennis Slam.” what it is. Like, I did what I vaccinated - and, even if this of major trophies on the hard courts of history at the US Open - the first Naomi Osaka knows, too, did, so I can’t really change weren’t the first one since 1997 the Australian Open in 2008; his title calendar-year Grand Slam in more than that her return to Grand Slam people’s perception on that’ll be missing Federer, there this February was his ninth. He a half-century and a record 21st major action for the first time since me,” Osaka said. Nadal and both Williams added his second trophy on the red clay title - means all eyes will be on him pulling out of the French Open The year’s last sisters, there is little doubt of Roland Garros in June, followed by when he is on the court. for a mental health break Grand Slam tournament where the focus would be. his sixth on the grass of Wimbledon in “I’m hugely inspired and motivated means she will be the centre of begins Monday Djokovic, a 34-year-old July. A fourth on the hard courts of the by that, no doubt. But at the same time, attention when she has a racket from Serbia who is seeded US Open in the Sept. 12 final would not I know how to balance things out men- in her hand as the defending No. 1, and Osaka, a 23-year- only let him break a tie for career Slams tally, with lots of expectations, obvi- women’s champion at old from Japan who is seeded with Federer and Nadal but also go ously, around. My participation here - Flushing Meadows - and No. 3. 4-for-4 this year, something only two without Rafa (Nadal) and Roger when she has micro- “I really wish for me to other men have managed to do. (Federer) participating,” phones in front of her. maybe, one day, be at that Don Budge was the first in 1938, and Djokovic said on Friday, mentioning “I mean, it will def- level of consistency and be Rod Laver followed by putting together the two sidelined rivals with whom he initely feel a bit dif- able to dominate Grand true Grand Slams in 1962 and 1969. In shares the current men’s standard of ferent. I don’t really Slams at such a level,” said the 52 years since, no man even had 20 majors. know how to describe No. 3 seed Stefanos Tsit- won the first three major titles in a single “I feel it,” he continued. “I know it, but I kind of had to get sipas, who blew a two-set season until Djokovic now. MONday 30 August 2021 SPORT 15 Al Shaqab Racing’s Toro Strike lands Gr3 win at Goodwood Majka solos

The Peninsula – Goodwood while Toro Strike was settled and went on to score by two Jockey Ryan Moore guiding Toro Strike towards the finish line. to Vuelta towards the rear of the six lengths at the line. Double Or Pic: Steve Davies The Al Shaqab Racing owned runners by Moore. Bubble held on for second from stage victory four-year-old Toro Strike Toro Strike was niggled Rhoscolyn (Territories) who (Toronado x Scarlet Strike) along after 600m and was stayed on well for third. stayed on strongly to land the briefly outpaced as the field Bred by Al Shaqab Racing, in mountains Weatherbys Hamilton descended the hill and entered Toro Strike is by dual Group REUTERS – EL BARRACO, Spain Supreme Stakes (Group 3), a the home straight. The pace- One winner Toronado (High seven-furlong contest for makers began to crack 500m Chaparral), who stands at Rafal Majka of Poland was in three-year-olds and older,at out and Double Or Bubble Haras De Bouquetot. His dam, imperious form in the moun- Goodwood yesterday. (Exceed And Excel) took the Scarlet Strike (Smart Strike) tains as he enjoyed a solo Appreciating the return to lead inside the final 400m won the Providencia Stakes victory in stage 15 of the Vuelta good ground, the Richard while Toro Strike began to (Group 3) at Santa Anita and a Espana yesterday while Odd Fahey-trained colt landed a move closer. was placed twice at Group 1 Christian Eiking held on to the fourth career success and was Once switched to the level. leader’s red jersey. ridden By Jockey Ryan Moore. outside, Toro Strike made Toro Strike holds an entry Majka and Maxim Van Gils Mehmento (Mehmas) took strong headway and headed in the Cazoo Park Stakes formed an early break in the the field along at a brisk gallop Double Or Bubble 200m out. (Group 2) at Doncaster on Sep- 197-km stage from Navalmoral through the first half of the race The colt stayed on powerfully tember 11th. de la Mata to El Barraco and were joined by Fabio Aru. Van Gils soon faded as Aru and Majka worked together to extend the gap with the Quartararo extends championship chasers but the Pole soon pulled ahead of the Italian to become the sole leader with 87km to go and comfortably saw out the remainder of the lead with impressive British GP win stage to finish one minute 27 seconds ahead of second- Reuters – SILVERSTONE Fabio Quartararo Top 10: placed Steven Kruijswijk. celebrates on the 1. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) Christopher Hamilton Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo stormed to podium with the 2. Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar) + 2.663 came third, two minutes 19 victory at the British Grand Prix at Silver- trophy after 3. Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing Team Gresini) + 4.105 seconds down, while Adam stone yesterday to claim his fifth win of winning the 4. Jack Miller (Ducati Lenovo Team) + 4.254 Yates was fourth, finishing the the season and extend his lead at the top race. 5. Pol Espargaro (Repsol Honda Team) + 8.462 highest of the general classi- of the MotoGP world championship 6. Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) + 12.189 fication contenders, two standings. 7. Iker Lecuona (Tech3 KTM Factory Racing) + 13.560 minutes 42 seconds back. The French rider, who started from 8. Alex Marquez (LCR Honda Castrol) + 14.044 Norwegian rider Eiking third on the grid, took the lead on lap five 9. Joan Mir (Team Suzuki Ecstar) + 16.226 came fifth, crossing the line and opened up a three-second gap on the 10. Danilo Petrucci (Tech3 KTM Factory Racing) + 16.287 along with the other overall chasing pack before cruising home in contenders aside from Yates, style to tighten his grip on this season’s Pole-sitter Pol Espargaro took the preserving his 54-second lead championship. lead at the start of the race, with his over second-placed Guillaume The victory extended Quartararo’s brother Aleix close behind in second, Martin and reigning champion lead over Suzuki’s reigning world before Quartararo made his move and and race favourite Primoz champion Joan Mir, who finished ninth, began pulling clear. Pol finished in fifth Roglic, who is one minute 36 to 65 points at the top of the standings. place. seconds behind in third. Quartararo dedicated his victory to Honda’s six-times premier-class the supporters who had turned out in winner Marc Marquez crashed out in the force to watch the race. first lap along with Pramac Ducati’s “It’s great to see the fans and share rookie rider Jorge Martin after a collision Former IOC the victory with them,” he said. between the two. “I can take more risks now, what I “I want to apologise to Martin President want to do is fight for victories. With a because it was completely my fault,” 65-point lead I don’t need to think about Gresini’s Aleix Espargaro holding off Jack Espargaro said. “I always believed in the Marquez said. the championship.” Miller on the final lap to come third and project. I want to enjoy the moment but, “It was the first lap and I was too Rogge dies Mir’s Suzuki team-mate Alex Rins claim his team’s first-ever MotoGP believe me, I want more and more. Now optimistic. I apologise to Martin and the came second for his first podium finish podium. that we’re in a good moment, we have to Pramac team, but races are sometimes at age of 79 of the season, with Aprilia Racing Team “It’s like a dream. I’m super happy,” keep working hard. like this and today it was my mistake.” Reuters – Zurich

Former International Olympic Verstappen wins in Belgium without racing a single lap Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge has died at the REUTERS Red Bull’s Max Verstappen celebrates his first age of 79, the IOC said – SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS place with trophy on the podium yesterday. yesterday. Rogge served as the IOC’s Red Bull’s Max Verstappen eighth President from 2001 to won the rain-hit Belgian 2013 and went on to become the Grand Prix on Sunday organisation’s Honorary Pres- without racing even a ident. Rogge, a former ortho- single lap as half-points paedic surgeon, represented the were awarded for only the Belgian national team in rugby sixth time in Formula One and was a 16-time Belgian history. national champion and a world After some three hours champion in sailing. He com- of waiting for the rain to peted in sailing at three subside, the race started Olympics, in 1968, 1972 and from the pitlane and 1976, in the Finn class. behind the safety car and He went on to become was then stopped after completing the two laps President of the Belgian and required to award half points. European Olympic Committees George Russell finished second for Williams, his before being elected IOC pres- first Formula One podium, with seven times world ident, and served as a Special champion Lewis Hamilton third for Mercedes. Envoy for Youth, Refugees and Hamilton’s overall lead over Verstappen was cut A general view of the safety car and drivers as the start Sport to the United Nations from eight points to three. of the race is delayed due to bad weather. after his IOC presidency. Ronaldo-less Juventus suffer shock loss to Empoli Ronaldo to be REUTERS – TURIN

Lacklustre Juventus began life without PL's highest-ever by suffering a suprising 1-0 defeat at home to promoted Empoli in on Saturday. Juve, who this week agreed a deal with Manchester earner: Report United to sell Ronaldo to the Premier League club, looked shorn of ideas up front in the Portuguese forward’s absence. Bloomberg – LONDON Other than some fierce strikes from range, the hosts did not threaten to score in the first half as Cristiano Ronaldo will earn more than £560,000 ($770,810) Empoli edged into a surprise lead when captain Leonardo a week as part of his two-year contract with Manchester Mancuso swept the ball home at the far post in the 21st United Plc, Telegraph Sport reported yesterday. minute. The English soccer club announced an agreement with After the break, Juventus coach Juventus Football Club SpA to acquire the Portuguese star introduced Alvaro Morata, Dejan Kulusevski and new signing on Friday. Manuel Locatelli from the bench but, even with all that fire- The deal is worth as much as £19.7m and ends earlier power on the pitch, they created few openings of note. attempts by rival club Manchester City to recruit the player, Empoli saw out their first win back in the Italian top the newspaper reported. Manchester United will pay flight in relative comfort, leaving Juve on one point from Juventus an initial £12.85m with a further Empoli’s Leonardo Mancuso scoring their winning goal against Juventus on Saturday. their opening two matches of the season. £6.85m in add-ons for Ronaldo, depending on the club and player’s performance. Ronaldo’s return to Manchester Carvajal volley gives Real second win of season United comes about 12 years after he left the team to play for Spanish REUTERS – SEVILLE Championship due to a series of getting across goal to keep out a long working hard behind the powerhouse Real Madrid. The deal injuries. low drive from Martin Montoya. scenes to get fit again and hope- sent shares of Manchester United 5.8% Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal struck immediately Carlo Ancelotti’s Madrid side fully this year will be different,” higher in New York trading Friday, Carvajal celebrated his return after Betis had squandered a glo- provisionally lead the table on Carvajal said. after the club confirmed his transfer from a long injury lay off by firing rious chance to take the lead seven points after their first three Real were missing key pending agreement of personal his side to a 1-0 win at Real Betis when they won the ball deep in games, all of which have been players with Luka Modric, Toni terms, visa and medical. in LaLiga on Saturday. the visitors’ half but striker away, having beaten Alaves 4-1 Kroos and Ferland Mendy Ronaldo is Carvajal volleyed home a Juanmi misplaced a pass when and drawn 3-3 with Levante. injured while was expected to play cross from Karim Benzema to he had the opportunity to shoot. Betis have two points and dropped to the bench by Ance- his first game of break the deadlock in the 61st Betis had a chance to snatch remain without a win. lotti, who picked Vinicius Jr from the season minute in his first start for Real an equaliser deep in added time “The goal meant a lot to me the start after the Brazilian against New- since April after missing most of and Madrid were grateful to as I’ve had a long difficult time scored two goals as a substitute castle on Sept. Cristiano Ronaldo last season and the European keeper Thibaut Courtois for on a personal level. I’ve spent so at Levante. 11. Sport MONday 30 August 2021 14 Indian team hurt but not demoralised by loss: Kohli

Reuters – LEEDS by an innings and 76 runs on the said the entire batting unit failed in the fourth day of the Test on Saturday to first innings, when India were shot out India captain Virat Kohli said his players level the five-match series, with the for 78, while the bowling group was also are hurting after losing the third Test fourth starting at The Oval on not consistent enough. against England at Headingley by a big Thursday. The team will be open to rotate margin but are not demoralised. Kohli, 32, said the short turnaround players to give them a rest during the Joe Root’s men time will not be an obstacle to put the long series but will not look to draft in Oakland Athletics pitcher Sean Manaea throws a pitch thrashed India defeat behind them. an extra batsman in the remaining fix- against the New York Yankees in the first inning at “We like to be in this situation tures as it would upset their preferred RingCentral Coliseum. where people start coming at us with balance, Kohli added. doubts and really start questioning the The visiting team, ranked second ability of our team,” Kohli told in the world in tests, had a strong reporters. chance to win the opening Test in Not- MLB: A’s halt Yankees’ “That is the situation we love best. tingham before rain forced a draw I can guarantee you one thing - that while they beat England comprehen- we will not be demoralised by this sively at Lord’s to take a 1-0 lead in the 13-game winning streak loss. series. “The guys in the changing room “This game has been kind of an Agencies – Oakland on six hits over seven innings. He are hurt. And when they are hurt aberration in how we have gone this walked two and struck out six. they badly want to correct the series,” he said. “You can’t become a Frankie Montas pitched seven shutout Royals 4, Mariners 2 things that didn’t go well in this bad team overnight. innings for the second consecutive Salvador Perez homered for the game. That is how we are going “It all depends on your mindset, time Saturday afternoon, helping the fourth consecutive game as Kansas to play the next two Test how you arrive in the next game. And host Oakland Athletics end their losing City defeated host Seattle. matches.” I can assure you that we’ll arrive with skid with a 3-2 victory over the New Phillies 7, Diamondbacks 0 India captain Kohli refused to criticise a lot more determination and a lot more York Yankees, who saw their 13-game Odubel Herrera homered, doubled Virat Kohli individuals for the defeat and intensity than we had in this game.” winning streak come to a close. and scored two runs, Jean Segura Matt Chapman homered, Tony homered while singling twice and Kemp had two hits, including an RBI scoring twice and host Philadelphia single, and a third Oakland run scored dominated Arizona. on a balk as the A’s snapped a six- Marlins 6, Reds 1 Root backs England team game losing streak that had equaled Sandy Alcantara struck out a the length of the one they had to open career-high 12 batters while rookie the season. Jesus Sanchez hit a three-run homer to build on Headingley win Aaron Judge had a double, a single as Miami earned a victory over vis- and a ninth-inning home run for the iting Cincinnati. Reuters – Leeds And (Headingley) is a great games to go to do just that.” Yankees, whose 13-game winning Cubs 7, White Sox 0 template for us to work from. The victory also made Root streak matched the fourth-longest in Rafael Ortega hit a grand slam, England captain Joe Root has “As a batting group, we the most successful Test franchise history. They fell six victories Patrick Wisdom hit two home runs for said his team have the made that big first innings captain for England with the short of the club record of 19 set in the second consecutive day and the quality to consistently score. As a bowling group, result giving him his 27th 1947. Cubs cruised to a victory over the host deliver performances similar we were relentless. That’s win, one more than Michael All three A’s runs came off Yankees White Sox. to their crushing win over the sort of thing that over Vaughan. starter Nestor Cortes Jr. (2-2), who Giants 5, Braves 0 India in the third Test at time, we need to just keep “I’m living my boyhood retired the first two Oakland batters Right-hander Logan Webb pitched Headingley on Saturday. doing more and more of.” dream,” the 30-year-old in the second inning of a scoreless seven scoreless innings and helped England, after being Root emphasised the need said. game before running into trouble. himself at the plate and in the field to comprehensively outplayed for consistent big partner- “I couldn’t be more Red Sox 5, Indians 3 lead visiting San Francisco to a win in the second Test at Lord’s, ships with the bat after proud to have gone past J.D. Martinez had three hits and over Atlanta. thrashed the visitors by an leading the way with his 121, Michael but you don’t do blasted a three-run homer in the Rays 4, Orioles 3 innings and 76 runs to level while Rory Burns, Haseeb that on your own as 10th inning as visiting Boston Randy Arozarena belted a two-run the five-Test series at 1-1. Hameed and Dawid Malan captain -- it’s earned a victory over homer in the eighth inning to fuel vis- “I’ve always known what all scored half-centuries. down to the Cleveland. Kyle Schwarber iting Tampa Bay to a comeback victory we’re capable of doing. Eve- “Now we’ve done it once group of went 3-for-5 with a solo over Baltimore. ryone in this group has this series, there’s no reason players and home run for Boston, which Blue Jays 3, Tigers 2 shown that they’re good why we can’t take this t h e rallied for a 4-3 victory in Fri- Corey Dickerson’s single brought enough to perform and to forward,” Root added. coaching day’s series opener and has in the go-ahead run and visiting deliver performances like “We’ve shown that we staff as won its last three games, as Toronto edged Detroit in extra innings. that collectively,” Root told can stand up to these guys in well.” well as five of its last six. Other results reporters on Saturday. our own way and do it in our Garrett Whitlock (6-2) pitched Cardinals 13, Pirates 0 “One thing we need to own manner as a side and a scoreless ninth inning for Astros 5, Rangers 2 keep getting better at is being really put them back under Boston to earn the victory. Twins 6, Brewers 4 more consistent and doing pressure. We’ve got a great Indians starter Cal Quantrill Mets 5, Nationals 3 that time and time again. opportunity now with two England captain Joe Root allowed two runs (one earned) Angels 10, Padres 2