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ASIAN GAMES 2030 ‘Doha is a place that brings everyone together’
HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, Chairman of Doha2030 Bid Committee and President of Qatar Olympic Committee, signs the agreement President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) HE Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah holds a placard after Doha was declared as the Host City for 2030 Asian Games at the 39th Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembly Meeting in the announcing Doha as the host city for the 21st Asian Games 2030 during the 39th OCA General Assembly Omani capital Muscat on Wednesday. (AFP) Meeting in Muscat, Oman, on Wednesday. (AFP)
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Sheikh Joaan said, “Athletes have always been our first pri- ority and therefore the concept of these games was integrated, and this will provide an easy and smooth transition for all guests of Qatar during the Asian Games.” He continued, “Our mis- sion is to use all that is avail- able everywhere and to en- hance it. We have not changed our sport to suit the Asian Games, but we have adapted the games to suit.” “We have built more than 200 sports facilities that have hosted more than 50 regional and international sporting events as well. These facilities have won the confidence of the various Olympic federations and committees, and this con- firms that Asian athletes can compete at the highest level,” Sheikh Joaan added. He said, “We would like to see athletes on the corona- Saudi Minister of Sports and Youth Prince HE Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal Al Saud (right) congratulates President of the Qatar Olympic Committee HE Hind promised that the Doha Sheikha Hind said, “The ul- tion podiums, and this tour- Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani during the 39th Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembly Meeting in Muscat, Oman, on Wednesday. (AFP) 2030 file will provide the ide- timate goal of education is not nament becomes part of the al platform to celebrate the only to help children create a sporting history.” Deputy Prime Minister and we already own, but it is related of the best facilities and op- “We will manage them through success of Asian athletes in better future for themselves, but “Doha is a place that brings Minister for Foreign Affairs to many intangible things that portunities that help athletes a unified traffic system.” the Asian continent because for all of us to meet and create everyone together, the Asian HE Sheikh Mohamed bin Ab- achieve success for such games. succeed and rest during the For her part, Sheikha Asma sport is the place to which a world to which we all belong.” Games will be a model, and dulrahman Al Thani affirmed The people accept the diversity competitions. Al Thani, Director of Market- everyone belongs. She said Doha file does not Doha 2030 will be a victory for the great commitment and and diversity in the world and Al Buenain revealed that ing and Communications at Sheikha Hind said, “I al- focus on the best for Qatar, but the Olympic Council of Asia, support Qatar gives to sports. seize future opportunities with- the Olympic Village, which the Qatar Olympic Committee, ways loved sports and sporting rather for the Asian Olympic the Olympic movement around “The sport is in our DNA out relying on the past, which will be dedicated to athletes said, “Qatar has reached reality events since childhood. I have families, pointing out that the the world, our common herit- and it’s truly part of our na- is what makes these games a during the Games, will contain after it launched its promise in learned many lessons from 2030 Asian Games is an oppor- age, and we are always stronger tional identity. I felt great en- beautiful memory.” 2,000 units capable of hosting 2006 and all the investments going to the Al Shaqab sta- tunity that will “allow us to look thanks to this legacy and we are thusiasm when I was asked The FM affirmed that one more than 15,000 people and we made put us in a unique po- bles established by His High- beyond ourselves to provide ready,” he said. to be part of the presentation of the most important compo- can be expanded to 18,000 sition to present a distinguished ness the Father Amir Sheikh opportunities for young Asian Sheikh Joaan greeted team for the Asian file, and al- nents of the Qatari file is the se- people at a high level, and it is file for the 2030 Games.” Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani to athletes”. the members of the Riyadh though I have attended many curity and safety of the guests, 10 to 15 minutes away for each She said, “When present- preserve the purebred Arabian After Doha was announced 2030 file before beginning conferences and meetings... stressing that Qatar is one of of the stadiums that will host ing the Doha 2030 presenta- horses. Sport is a global lan- the winner, chants were raised his speech and congratulated But attending this meeting is the safest countries in the world the competitions and after the tion, we didn’t focus on our- guage because it is, in essence, in the hotel’s conference hall them for presenting the file a wonderful thing for me, es- according to the Global Crime games will be converted into selves, but on investing in the a form of education. And I by the Qatari delegation to cel- and wished them success in a pecially since the Asian Games Index. “We affirm our commit- residential areas. success of Asian athletes, and believe in the power of educa- ebrate this victory. very wonderful gesture. love my heart.” ment that the athletes attend- He said 4,000 hotel rooms this is historic because the tion, as it is one of the noblest Sheikha Hind said, “We According to the Qatari Sheikh Mohammed ing will have security and safety have been reserved for guests submission of the hosting files issues that we can devote our congratulate those who par- bid, the financial budget for thanked the government and and enjoy a very unique experi- at the five-star level. “We have must be based on reliable and lives to serving.” ticipated in the Doha file the Doha 2030 Asian Games people of the Sultanate of ence,” he said. 14 hotels ready to receive all proven facts.” She said, “We all believe that for hosting the 2030 Asian is estimated at $1.3 billion, and Oman for the hospitality, warm “We look forward to creat- delegations participating in the She said the infrastructure education, whether it is sports Games, and we look forward because Qatar includes a very reception and distinguished or- ing a better world to which we Asian Games.” of Doha 2030 is already on the or academia, is fundamental to to playing an active role in or- developed sports market that ganization of the Asian Olym- all belong,” he added. He said transportation is ground, not on paper. the success of young people and der for this event to be firmly is based on profits and televi- pic Council meeting. Qatar Olympic Committee usually a challenge for all Asian “We are the only file capa- children. Sport gives us the tools in our minds.” sion broadcasting rights, it will “I guarantee you the com- Secretary-General HE Jassim Games, but it is not the same ble of ensuring a zero risk level to achieve our goals and teaches She said, “We are keen to achieve returns of $ 1.46 bil- mitment of our government Rashid Al Buenain said, “We for Doha. for the Games, and this gives us us to look at ourselves and be continue providing support for lion. According to the contract towards Doha 2030 as was the will reinvest these profits dur- In addition to the public time to focus on providing the aware of ourselves and encour- preparations for this session in signed with the Olympic Coun- case in 2006. Hosting a sport- ing and after the 2030 Asian transport system in Doha, he best experience in the Asian age us to seize opportunities the coming years through our cil of Asia, a part of these rev- ing event of this size and the Games.” said, the capabilities of host- Games for athletes and invest- and see what can be achieved facilities, our knowledge and enues will return and thus net importance of the Asian Games He stressed Qatar’s readi- ing the Asian family will be ing the resources we gain in the through teamwork and dedica- our belief in the importance of profits are expected to reach undoubtedly requires more ness to host the 2030 Asian strengthened by allocating 900 Asian Olympic family.” tion, and sport is able to inspire sport and its power to influence $151 million. than providing the facilities that Games with the availability cars to secure transportation. For her part, Sheikha everyone.” people’s lives.” Sports Thursday, December 17, 2020 17
“Hosting an event as long and important Doha 2030 Asian Games: as Asian Games requires more than just infrastructure Creating a world and facilities. It’s rather about the many intangibles that make ‘where we all belong’ a great Games.” Tribune News Network Doha
Qatar’s great desire and the Doha2030 Bid Committee’s emphasis on Doha’s sporting legacy, its vision for an Asian Games ‘Where We All Belong’, and the aim of unprecedented Asian legacy starting in 2021, backed by amazing and flawless presentations saw Doha emerge as a deserving destination for the 21st Asian Games. An hon- our Doha – the sporting capital of the world — has received a second time since hosting the 15th Asian Games in 2006. Presenting the vision at the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembly in Muscat on Wednesday, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for For- eign Affairs HE Sheikh Moham- ed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, said, “I don’t think there is any question about Qatar govern- ment’s support and dedication that it gives to sport. The sport is in our DNA and it’s truly part of our national identity. It’s a new approach of bidding for the Asian Games. Because our fo- cus is on you, not on us. My role is to assure you that our govern- ment’s commitment to 2030 is total and unqualified. Just as it was for the 2006 Asian Games. “Hosting an event as long and important as Asian Games requires more than just infra- structure and facilities which we HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, Chairman of Doha2030 Bid Committee and President of Qatar Olympic Committee, exults as the name of Doha is announced the Host City for 2030 Asian Games during the Olympic already have. It’s rather about Council of Asia General Assembly Meeting in Muscat, Oman, on Wednesday. the many intangibles that make a great Games. The friendliness of the people, the acceptance of other beliefs and other ways of life and the optimism of the society focused about the future and not looked into the past. These are the things that make the Games truly memorable. “One of the key aspects of our bid is the safety and security of our guests, especially in to- day’s world. According to crime index 2020, Qatar is the world’s safest country and you have our commitment that your athletes and delegations will be as well- Qatar athletes Mutaz Essa Barshim and Nada Arakji speak during protected as our own athletes. Doha 2030 presentation at the Olympic Council of Asia’s General Creating a whole diverse and Assembly Meeting in Muscat, Oman, on Wednesday. unparalleled experience, even beyond the Games. We believe Doha 2030 is a win-win situa- said, “The spectacular Athletes’ Qatar has a duty larger than tion for us all – the athletes, the Village will have 2,000 units ourselves and that is to help NOCs, the OCA and the Olym- and a capacity for 15,000 peo- create a better world. A world pic movement across the globe. ple - with the potential to ac- where we all belong.” This is a shared legacy and we’re commodate up to 18,000.” HE Sheikh Joaan bin stronger because of it.” Athletes Mutaz Barshim, Hamad Al Thani, Chairman HE Sheikha Hind bint who is twice Olympic medalist of Doha2030 Bid Committee Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chair- and world high jump cham- and President of Qatar Olym- person and CEO of Qatar Foun- pion, and Qatar’s first Olympic pic Committee, said, “This is dation, spoke about “Celebrat- swimmer Nada Arakji, spoke a great opportunity for all the ing the Universality of Sport”. eloquently highlighting what people of Qatar. Sports is our She also recalled her own sport- athletes can look forward to at national identity, it’s in our ing excellence as an athlete and the Games in Doha. “I still have DNA. Our entire country has HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, Chairman of Doha2030 Bid Committee and President of Qatar Olympic Committee shows the Certificate how sports is imbibed in the the t-shirt I wore as a volunteer been working so hard for the of Appreciation Doha received for being the 2030 Asian Games Host City, along with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Qatari culture. at the Doha 2006 Games as a past 20 years, building a truly HE Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation. Sheikha Asmaa Thani Al teenager then,” said Barshim. world class sporting infrastruc- Thani, Doha 2030 Bid Com- Qatar will be playing host ture and gaining expertise. hard work by the people of you have, where you have it and international championships. more Asian athletes on Olympic mittee and Qatar Olympic to the multi-sport event eight “Quite simply there is no Doha. It’s also the result of our build as little as possible.’ We They have been tried and trust- podiums. We want that to be Committee Marketing and years after it stages the football limit to Qatari’s can achieve. dedication over the years to de- did that. We did not change our ed. It’s not only venues that are part of your national sports his- Communications Director, extravaganza – the FIFA World Over the Asian Games in impor- velop sport in Qatar and in the city to fit theA sian Games. We ready but management teams tory, not just ours. And we want said, “Because of our invest- Cup Qatar 2022. tance. It holds a special place in region. Athletes are our most adapted the Games to fit our as well. There is no learning to support you in your efforts to ment in sport over the years, A video during the presen- my heart. I had the honour to important priority. And the existing infrastructure. We did curve for Doha 2030. The cru- get there. Doha is a place where we are in the unique position to tation showcased Qatar’s raft be the torch relay bearer in the compact nature of our Games this to save time and resources cial point that makes our bid we all belong, because we have propose a new kind of bid.” of sporting and transport infra- 2006 Doha Asian Games. Back will allow athletes to travel which we want to invest back unique is that we don’t just have planned it that way. Our Games HE Jassim Rashid Al Bue- structure being prepared ahead then I visited 26 cities in 15 na- quickly to venues and training. in all of you. We have built our the hardware but we also have will serve as a new model, not nain, Doha2030 Bid Commit- of the 2022 World Cup that tions in 55 days. The message of the Olym- 200 sports facilities, which has the software. just for 2030 but for the incred- tee CEO and Secretary-General, would be repurposed for the “This bid is a result of the pic Agenda 2020 is ‘Use what hosted more than 50 major “Our goal is simple. We want ible journey that lies ahead. Qatar Olympic Committee, 2030 Asian Games. Previous Asian Games host cities
1951 - New Delhi- India; 1954 - Manila- Philippines; 1958 - Tokyo- Japan; 1962 - Jakarta- Indonesia; 1966 - Bangkok- Thailand; 1970 - Bangkok- Thailand; 1974 - Tehran- Iran; 1978 - Bangkok- Thailand; 1982 - New Delhi- India; Former India Prime Minister Late 1986 - Seoul- Korea; Jawaharlal Nehru at the 1990 - Beijing- China; inauguration of the first Asian 1994 - Hiroshima- Japan; Games in New Delhi. 1998 - Bangkok- Thailand; Note: The 19th Asian Games- will 2002 - Busan- Korea; take place in Hangzhou- China- from September 10-25- 2022; 20th Asian 2006 - Doha- Qatar; Games- Aichi-Nagoya- Japan from 2010 - Guangzhou- China; September 19 to October 4- 2026; THEN & NOW: HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, Chairman of Doha2030 Bid Committee and President 2014 - Incheon- Korea; 21st Asian Games- Doha- Qatar in of Qatar Olympic Committee, and HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of 2018 - Jakarta-Palembang- 2030; 22nd Asian Games in Qatar Foundation, are reflected in these pictures in which Qatar won the bids to host FIFA World Cup 2022 Indonesia. Riyadh- Saudi Arabia in 2034. The Japanese delegation the 39th Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the 2030 Doha Asian Games. General Assembly Meeting in Muscat on Wednesday. (AFP) 18 Thursday, December 17, 2020 Sports
HH THE AMIR CUP 2020 Preparations for the final, Al Rayyan Stadium inauguration complete: Organizing Committee
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The organizing committee of HH the Amir Cup has said that preparations are complete for the final between Al Sadd and Al Arabi set to take in attend- ance of fans at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 stadium Al Rayyan. Head of marketing at the committee Khalid Al Kuwari said during a press confer- ence on Wednesday that 95 percent of tickets of 50% sta- dium capacity were sold and that priority was given to fans of Al Sadd and Al Arabi teams. Remaining tickets have been granted to football fans so they can get to enjoy the match. Al Kuwari said that the tickets reservation and sales process, which are awarded after carrying out a COVID-19 been applied in any sporting test on the ticket holders, did Organizing Committee members address a press conference on the preparations ahead of HH The Amir Cup final on Wednesday. event held during the period not face any issues. He praised of the COVID-19 pandemic the role played by both Al Ara- said that holding the final portunity to test the stadium concern everything outside ing spaces at Education City, veloped in a way that guaran- so far, indicating that Qatar bi and Al Sadd for marketing and inaugurating the fourth and the fans experience. the security fence of the sta- and shuttling the fans to the tees the security and safety of will be the first country in the the tickets of the final, which stadium of World Cup 2022 He encouraged the fans dium, Especially in relation to match stadium, amid precau- everyone when entering and world to allow the entry of so will also see the inauguration sends a message to the World to come early, gates will open coordination with government tionary measures. exiting the stadium, ruling many fans in a football match of Al Rayyan stadium. that Qatar will be ready to host three hours before the match, or private agencies or various For his part, head of the fa- out that the security measures under these circumstances. He added that ensuring all the worlds biggest footballing and to adhere to all health pre- services, be it related to trans- cility at the Amir Cup Organiz- would cause traffic jams in the Al Musleh called on the fans in the stadium had car- event two years from now. cautions required. He also said portation, security or infra- ing Committee, Major Abdul- area surrounding the stadium. fans to adhere to all health ried out a COVID-19 test did Al Kuwari said that prepa- that food and drinks will not be structure, as well as the readi- lah Al Ghanem touched on the The Advisor to the Min- measures and procedures ap- not affect the sales process. He rations are running smoothly allowed inside the stadium. ness of the facilities around plans for security preparations ister of Public Health for plied during the match, es- highlighted that demand for to hold the final that will coin- Security Commander of Al the stadium and the readiness for the final match, with an Sports and Emergency Af- pecially with regard to social tickets continues to increase, cide with Qatar’s National Day Rayyan Venue, Abdulaziz Al to receive the fans. emphasis on the emergency fairs Dr. Abdulwahab Al Mu- distancing, wearing masks, maintaining that the tests celebrations. Mawlawi, said that the servic- He revealed that more plans, pointing out that there sleh explained that the Amir and adhering to the seats al- were carried out to ensure the He added that Al Rayyan es of the host country are one than 7000 parking spaces will be eight tents for security Cup final and the opening located to each fan, in order safety of everyone attending. stadium is now ready to host of the tasks required by FIFA have been provided for the checks, five of which will be al- ceremony of Al Rayyan Sta- to preserve the safety of eve- Head of the facility at the the fans. He also said that the in hosting any sporting event, fans at Al Rayyan Stadium, in located to the fans. dium will witness a special ryone in particular and soci- committee, Hassan Al Kuwari, final will serve as a good op- pointing out that these tasks addition to providing park- The security plan was de- medical protocol that has not ety in general.
beIN Sports to broadcast Key information for fans Amir Cup 2020 final, Al attending the Amir Cup final Rayyan Stadium opening
he Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy is being allowed access to the stadium. ☛ There will be a range of activities, performances Special coverage to mark 2 years to just two days away from inaugurating the fourth ☛ On match day, fans will need to bring their ticket, and cultural offerings in the Fan Zone FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final Ttournament-ready stadium for the FIFA World Cup Qatar ID (QID) and text message from the MOPH ☛ Participating stakeholders include the Ministry Qatar 2022. On Friday, 18 December, Al Rayyan Venue with details of their COVID-19 test result. of Culture and Sports, Qatar Olympic and Sports will open its doors for the first time when it plays host ☛ Tickets for the final are limited to one per person Museum, Al Rayyan Sports Club, Al Arabi Sports Tribune News Network mad and former Al Rayyan, to the Amir Cup final betweenA l Sadd and Al Arabi. and will be linked to the QID of the purchaser. Club and Al Sadd Sports Club Doha Al Gharrafa and ex FC Barce- The event will also mark this year’s Qatar National Tickets are non-transferable. ☛ Food and beverage trucks will be available lona player Sonny Anderson, Day, along with the two-year countdown to the FIFA ☛ Activities include: bull rodeo, bungee trampoline, beIN Media Group, the among others. World Cup final. COVID-19 football billiards, 1-on-1 football, kick point and global sports and entertainment The stadium – which will become the new home ☛ Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the various others broadcaster and its flagship Amir Cup final of Al Rayyan Sports Club – follows Khalifa Internation- safety and security of fans attending the final is of ☛ Other entertainment will include a DJ, dancers sports channel beIN Sports is The 48th edition of the Amir al, Al Janoub and Education City in becoming ready to the utmost importance. and football freestylers set to host an exciting line up of Cup will see two Qatari heavy- host the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and ☛ There will be performances from various commu- milestones, matches and exclu- weights Al Arabi and Al Sadd Arab world. Fans should note the following nity groups, including Bangladesh, Egypt, Ghana, sive documentaries on its Eng- go head-to-head for a chance to As part of the build-up to 18 December, a pre- ☛ Al Rayyan Venue will operate at 50% capacity India, Kenya, Mexico, Palestine and Sudan lish and Arabic channels across win the coveted trophy – as well match press conference took place at Al Rayyan ☛ Fans will be seated two seats apart ☛ Fans are encouraged to visit the Fan Zone after the Middle East and North Af- as a chance to qualify for the Venue on Wednesday, 16 December, where organis- ☛ Wearing a mask will be mandatory at all times the match in order to give people time to board rica (MENA) – with the 2020 2021 AFC Champions League. ers provided details regarding the match and related ☛ Fans are required to present a negative COVID-19 the Doha Metro Amir of Qatar Cup final, the Previously postponed due festivities. The speakers included Hassan Al Kuwari, test or positive COVID-19 antibodies test in order opening of the state-of-the-art to the COVID-19 pandemic, LOC Venue Manager, Khalid Al Kuwari, LOC Marketing to enter the stadium Transportation Al Rayyan Stadium and the the 2020 Amir Cup final will Director, Major Abdullah Ghanim Al Ghanim, Security ☛ Fans must present a green status on their Ehteraz ☛ Traffic in and aroundA l Rayyan Venue is ex- AFC Champions League final all be played at 19:00 Mecca Time Commander of Al Rayyan Venue, Abdulaziz Al Mawlawi, app pected to be heavy in the lead-up to the match. scheduled on the global sports (GMT +3) live on beIN Sports Host Country Mobility Operations Director, Ali Al Salat, ☛ Temperature checks will be conducted prior to In addition, Doha Metro will experience many channel. HD11 for English and beIN LOC Media Relations Manager, and Dr Abdul Wahab entry to the stadium more passengers than usual. Fans are advised Following a busy period of Sports HD1 for Arabic – with the Al Musleh, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Clinical ☛ Social distancing and regular handwashing will to arrive early and visit the Mall of Qatar or sports action in the English Pre- Arabic studio starting at 17:30 Information Systems at Hamad Medical Corporation. also be strongly encouraged attend the Fan Zone before making their way to mier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Mecca Time featuring beIN Fans planning to attend Friday’s match, which will ☛ Food and beverage concessions will not operate the stadium. UEFA Champions League and analysts Mohammad Aboutrika kick off at 7 PM, should take note of the following in the stadium and fans will not be able to bring ☛ Fans are encouraged to travel by metro, car or taxi UEFA Europa League, beIN and Mubarak Mustafa. information in order to ensure a smooth and enjoy- food and beverages inside to the stadium. Al Riffa Station is just a five-min- Sports will continue its world The proud occasion will able experience. ☛ Food and beverages will only be available in the ute walk to Al Rayyan Venue. It will take approxi- class coverage of the best sports also see beIN Sports exclusively Fan Zone mately 30 minutes to travel from central Doha to competitions broadcast the Tickets ☛ Al Rayyan Venue is equipped with a clinic, which Al Riffa Station. Services will begin at 2 PM, with with the 2020 spectacle in ☛ Tickets for the match have sold out. will be available to fans who display COVID-19 the last train leaving Al Riffa Station at midnight. Amir Cup final MENA, USA, ☛ Following discussions between the Qatar Foot- symptoms or other illnesses Fans should expect longer waiting times than and the AFC Asia, New Zea- ball Association (QFA) and the Ministry of Public usual to board the metro, which will be operating Champions League final – all land, and Australia. Health (MOPH), Al Rayyan Venue will operate at Fan Zone at 30% capacity. Passengers are advised to spend set to be hosted in the remarka- beIN Sports’ coverage will 50% capacity. All fans who attend the Amir Cup Fi- ☛ The Fan Zone will be operational from 4-6 PM and time at the Fan Zone or Mall of Qatar both before ble city of Doha, the home of the also include never seen before nal 2020 must return either a negative COVID-19 again from 9 PM, after the match has concluded. and after the match in order to avoid long queues. FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. footage of ‘Al Rayyan Stadium’ test or a positive COVID-19 antibody test prior to ☛ Fans should take note of the following: (SC.qa) beIN Sports premium Ara- accessible to all viewers with bic channel beIN Sports HD1 back-to-back content including will dedicate the 18th of Decem- historic matches, documenta- ber to show highlights of previ- ries and stories behind Qatar’s ous FIFA World Cup finals and proud history of hosting world documentaries on the road to class events. Qatar 2022. The 2020 AFC Champions A special program “The League final World is Our Stadium” will The long-awaited AFC also be broadcast – dedicated Champions League final will to the unveiling of the 4th also be broadcast live and ex- 2022 FIFA World Cup stadi- clusively on beIN Sports on um. beIN Sports’ News chan- Saturday 19 December at 17:00 nel will also broadcast the lat- Mecca Time (GMT +3). est news and stories from the The AFC Champions Al Rayyan Stadium as well as League final will be played at latest news and reactions from another state-of-the-art FIFA across the country. World Cup Qatar 2022 stadi- Exclusive interviews will um, the Al Janoub Stadium. also be broadcast on the glob- A host of beIN talents and al sports channel with former experts will cover the exciting players and legends such as match as the two best Asian Al Rayyan and Qatar national clubs go head-to-head for the An aeriel view of Al Rayyan stadium. team goalkeeper Younis Ah- coveted trophy. Sports Thursday, December 17, 2020 19 Late speeding penalty stuns Attiyah and hands Sainz Hail Baja 2 victory
Vladimir Vasilyev crowned FIA Baja champion after penalties imposed Tribune News Network Hail (Saudi Arabia)
Toyota’s Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah and Matthieu Baumel delivered a text book perfor- mance to secure what they though would be their re- spective FIA Drivers’ and Co- drivers’ titles, after a thrilling Khalifa Al Attiyah who claimed outright victory in the second Baja in finale to the 2020 FIA World his South Racing Can-Am Maverick X3. Cup for Cross-Country Bajas at Hail Baja 2 on Wednesday. But a protest was placed Results & Standings by Vladimir Vasilyev’s VRT Hail Baja 2 – FIA (final result @ 20.30hrs): 1. Adrien van Beveren (FRA) Yamaha 450 WRF 5hr Team and the outcome of the 1. Carlos Sainz (ESP)/Lucas Cruz (ESP) MINI JCW 19min 20sec Buggy 4hr 51min 24sec 2. Mishal Al Ghuneim (SAU) KTM 450 Rally 6hr 12min event was decided by the FIA 2. Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah (QAT)/Matthieu Baumel 25sec Stewards late on Wednesday (FRA) Toyota Hilux 4hr 51min 30sec 3. Anass Al Reheyani (SAU) KTM 450 6hr 12min 35sec evening. Time penalties for 3. Stephane Peterhansel (FRA)/Edouard Boulanger 4. Konrad Dabrowski (POL) KTM 450 Rally Replica 6hr excess speed were imposed (FRA) MINI JCW Buggy 4hr 52min 40sec 29min 00sec 4. Yazeed Al Rajhi (SAU)/Ditk von Zitzewitz (DEU) Toyota 5. Mohammed Jaffar (KUW) KTM 450 Rally Replica 9hr on four drivers inside the top Hilux Overdrive 4hr 55min 40sec 08min 28sec, etc eight and the two-minutes 5. Jakub Przygonski (POL)/Timo Gottschalk (DEU) Hail Baja 2 – Quads (result after SS2 - final): handed to Attiyah was enough Toyota Hilux Overdrive 4hr 59min 13sec 1. Abdulmajeed Al Khulaifi (SAU) Yamaha 700 6hr to overturn the 54-seconds he 6. Vladimir Vasilyev (RUS)/Dmitro Tsyro (UKR) MINI JCW 29min 07sec Rally 5hr 00min 41sec 2. Riyadh Saud Al Shammeri (SAU) Yamaha YFZ 450 had earned over Sainz and the 7. Bernhard Ten Brinke (NLD)/Tom Colsoul (BEL) Toyota 6hr 31min 01sec win was duly handed to the Hilux Overdrive 5hr 03min 35sec 3. Faisal Al-Shammeri (SAU) Yamaha Raptor 700 7hr Spaniard, even though he too Carlos Sainz and Lucas Cruz during the Hail Baja 2 in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. (Pics: Red Bull Content Pool) 8. Yasir Seaidan (SAU)/Alexey Kuzmich (RUS) SRT CR6 53min 10sec was also awarded a one-min- Buggy 5hr 05min 06sec 4. Sultan Al Masoud (SAU) Yamaha Raptor 8hr 20min 9. Erik van Loon (NLD)/Sebastien Delaunay (FRA) 58sec, etc ute punishment. here. This is the first time that and Ten Brinke was seventh. Toyota Hilux Overdrive 5hr 18min 17sec Standings Worse still for Attiyah, was we did the navigation in the Saleh Al Saif missed out 10. Denis Krotov (RUS)/Konstantin Zhiltsov (RUS) Mini FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Bajas – Driver: 1. the loss of seven points – the desert together.” on the FIA T3 title to Vasily All4 Racing 5hr 25min 36sec Vladimir Vasilyev (RUS) 51pts, 2. Nasser Saleh Al 11. Ronan Chabot (FRA)/Gilles Pillot (FRA) Toyota Hilux Attiyah (QAT) 48.5pts, 3. Bernhard ten Brinke (NLD) difference between winning Saudi driver Yazeed Al Gryazin but the Saudi driver Overdrive 5hr 33min 02sec 48.5pts, 4. Carlos Sainz (ESP) 46.5pts, 5. Stephane and finishing second - that Rajhi was third on the day had the consolation of win- 12. Essa Al Dossari (SAU)/Szymon Gospodarczyk (POL) Peterhansel (FRA) 33pts, etc gifted the world title to Vasi- in his Overdrive Toyota and ning T3 at both of the Bajas. Nissan Navara 5hr 38min 59sec FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Bajas – Co-driver: 1. lyev and saw Attiyah’s Toyota reached the finish in fourth Guillaume de Mevius came 13. Viktor Khoroshavtsev (RUS)/Anton Nikolaev (RUS) Matthieu Baumel (FRA) 48.5pts, 2. Tom Colsoul (BEL) MINI JCW Rally 5hr 47min 35sec 48.5pts, 3. Lucas Cruz (ESP) 46.5pts, 4. Dmytro Tsyro team-mate Tom Colsoul tie place, while Poland’s Jakub home in third place but missed 14. Saleh Al Saif (SAU)/Laurent Lichtleuchter (FRA) (UKR) 38pts, 5. Edouard Boulanger (FRA) 33pts, etc for the co-drivers’ crown with Przygonski recovered strongly out on second in the champi- Can-Am Maverick X3 5hr 55min 45sec FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Bajas – T3*: 1. Vasily Baumel, before the latter took from a disappointing Hail Baja onship to the Saudi 15. Khalifa Al Attiyah (QAT)/Paulo Ceci (ITA) Can-Am Gryazin (RUS) 70pts, 2. Saleh Al Saif (SAU) 58pts, 3. it unofficially on a tie-break. 1 to confirm fifth overall on the Dutchman Kees Koolen Maverick X3 6hr 00min 19sec Guillaume de Mevius (BEL) 45pts, 4. Bernd Hoffman 16. Vasily Gryazin (RUS)/Oleg Uperenko (RUS) Can-Am (ESP) 31pts. Trailing overnight leaders second event. snatched the FIA T4 title from Maverick X3 6hr 01min 44sec FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Bajas – T4*: 1. Kees Carlos Sainz and Lucas Cruz Al Rajhi said: “We do it Aron Domzala’s grasp after 17. Kees Koolen (NLD)/Jurgen van den Goorbergh Koolen (NLD) 67pts, 2. Aron Domzala (POL) 64.5pts, 3. by 2min 20sec at the restart, well. We try our best to try and finishing second overalland (NLD) Can-Am Maverick X3 6hr 07min 43sec, etc Khalifa Al Attiyah (QAT) 46.5pts Attiyah began to eat into the catch Peterhansel. But he is a fourth on the day’s stage. Hail Baja 2 – Bikes (result after SS2 - final): *Subject to FIA approval - unofficial stage-opening Spaniard’s lead, fast driver. He has a lot of ex- Khalifa Al Attiyah claimed knowing that outright victory Frenchman Matthieu Baumel, co-driver with Nasser Al Attiyah, who perience. When I see the mark outright victory in the second taking on the might of KTM, national Rally winner sealed should give him the Drivers’ won the FIA title as the top co-driver gestures soon after the rally. in the road, every car in the Baja in his South Racing Can- Honda, Husqvarna and Sherco the quad category win by 1min title. Over the day’s short de- front, cutting, was flying.A fter Am Maverick X3. Portugal’s at the Dakar Rally in January. 54sec. Both riders fell foul of sert section of 180.38km to the stormed through the closing cult place to find a waypoint. that I thought, okay, everybody Lorenço Rosa was third and Local biker Mishal Al Ghu- the vagaries of the road book at north-west of Hail, 33 seconds kilometres to claim a 54-sec- That’s all. It was a mistake in push and then we stay safe to Domzala came home in fourth. neim earned the runner-up the 140km point and incurred of Sainz’s overnight lead was ond win, not realising at the the road book. I don’t want to make no mistake. It was good Frenchman Adrien Van spot with the second quickest 15-minute time penalties. eroded after 69km and 46 sec- time that the result would be make any excuses, but I think training for Dakar. We still Beveren cruised to a second time to beat fellow KTM rider Saleh Al Abdelali (Hum- onds had gone by 95km. overturned hours later. we should have cameras in the need to improve ourselves.” Hail Baja victory with a fourth Anass Al-Rehyani by just 10 mer) pipped Al Mashna Al- After 121km, 68 seconds Sainz’s X-raid team-mate cars at all times. This should Russian Vladimir Vasilyev successive fastest time on his seconds. The Saudi finished Shammeri (Nissan Pick-Up) of the advantage had been Stephane Peterhansel settled be compulsory. It was good (Mini) celebrated his title at Yamaha WRF 450. Troubled 53min 05sec behind the offi- to victory in the National Rally devoured but Attiyah was for third place on the podium practice for the Dakar.” the 11th hour, but Dutchman only by one navigational mis- cial Yamaha entrant. by 1min 46sec. Muneef Al- running out of kilometres to in the new Mini John Cooper Peterhansel added: “It was Bernhard Ten Brinke (Toyota) judgement throughout the Abdulmajeed Al Khulaifi Shemmeri (Nissan) was third overturn the deficit.A s Sainz Works Buggies, the French- a very fast stage, especially at fell short in the goal of winning two events, Van Beveren took gained revenge on Riyadh and Mattias Ekstrom finished agonizingly lost vital seconds man taking the second fastest the beginning and then it was the championship. Vasilyev the opportunity to fine tune Saud Al Shammeri for the lat- a fine fifth in the new X-raid trying to find a tricky late time on the day’s stage. a bit more technical. It was reached the finish in sixth to his navigational skills and im- ter beating him at Hail Baja 1 Yamaha YXZ 1000R that was waypoint, the Toyota driver Sainz said: “It was a diffi- good to do these days of racing seal the Drivers’ Championship prove his confidence before and the multiple Hail Inter- being tested for the first time. Benzema fires Lewandowski hopes to break Messi, India bids to Real level with Liga Ronaldo monopoly as world’s ‘Best’ host 2027 Asian Cup leaders Sociedad AFP trophies in 2019/20 as top- said Bayern boss Hansi Flick, Berlin scorer in all three competi- who is shortlisted for coach of AFP tions. the year alongside Liverpool’s New Delhi AFP rocked the capital club six Robert Lewandowski is con- Lewandowski has already Jurgen Klopp and Leeds boss Madrid minutes after the break when fident of being named FIFA’s been named the footballer of Marcelo Bielsa. India on Wednesday joined he shot past Thibaut Courtois best male footballer on Thurs- the year for Germany and Eu- Bayern captain Manuel a five-nation race to host the Karim Benzema spared Real at the second time of asking. day on the strength of his 55- rope. Neuer - who along with Jan 2027 Asian Cup, the conti- Madrid’s blushes on Tuesday The 32-year-old Benzema goal haul to help Bayern Mu- Croatia’s Luka Modric, Oblak and Alisson Becker is up nent’s biggest football tourna- with the winning brace which had other ideas however, put- nich win the treble last season. voted ‘The Best’ FIFA men’s for the best male goalkeeper ment, as it steps up efforts to shot the reigning champions ting his team in front before The Poland striker, Lionel footballer in 2018, is the only award - says Lewandowski is secure international sporting to a 3-1 win over Athletic Bil- making sure of the points in Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo player to have broken Ronaldo “unique”. “I’m really happy to recognition. bao that draws them level on stoppage time with a clinical are shortlisted in the men’s Bayern Munich’s Polish forward and Messi’s domination since have him in my team - and not Saudi Arabia and Qatar points with La Liga Leaders finishafter collecting Luka category for FIFA’s ‘The Robert Lewandowski. (AFP) 2008. Ronaldo has been voted to have to play against him,” have already officially entered Real Sociedad. Modric’s pass. Best’ awards. “We were the player of the year five times, Neuer quipped. the fray and an All India Foot- Frenchman Benzema Third-placed Madrid best, there’s no doubt about won everything, I don’t think one less than Messi. The various category win- ball Federation (AIFF) spokes- headed home a cross from gained their fourth straight that,” Lewandowski said on there’s anyone I can compare Can the Poland striker ners will be decided by the man said the country’s docu- Dani Carvajal with 16 minutes win in all competitions and Wednesday ahead of the on- myself to,” the 32-year-old - who team-mate Thomas votes of the captains and head ments would be sent to the remaining to put Real ahead are equal on 26 points with line ceremony at FIFA head- added confidently. Mueller has dubbed ‘Lewan- coaches of all the national Asian Football Confederation against battling Bilbao, who Sociedad, who face troubled quarters in Zurich. His goals helped Bayern GOALski’ - break the mould? teams, plus more than 200 this week. Iran and Uzbekistan had fought back to level earlier Barcelona at the Camp Nou on After a season “when lift the Bundesliga, German “There’s no one who de- media representatives, while have also said they will bid. having lost Raul Garcia to two Wednesday, and local rivals you’ve scored a lot of goals and Cup and Champions League serves it as much as Robert,” fans can also vote. India, once called a “sleep- quickfire bookings in opening Atletico Madrid. ing giant” of football by former minutes. Tuesday’s match was the FIFA president Sepp Blatter, Toni Kroos had given the game in hand which Real had has stepped up its interest in hosts the lead in Madrid with a on Sociedad, while Atletico hosting international events thumping strike on the stroke have played two games fewer in recent years. It put on the of half-time, but Ander Capa than their two title rivals. Vodafone named official sponsor 2017 under-17 men’s World Cup and will host the 2022 women’s Asian Cup and the for QOC Beach Games 2020 2021 under-17 women’s World Cup. India is also considering Tribune News Network games via the QOC’s website and social a bid for the 2032 Olympics. Doha media accounts. AIFF president Praful This latest partnership with QOC is Patel said the Asian Cup bid Vodafone Qatar has partnered with a continuation of Vodafone Qatar’s sup- would further the country’s the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) for port of the country’s sports sector and reputation as an emerging the second time this year to support the community events that promote health football nation. inaugural QOC Beach Games 2020 as the and fitness. The Company, especially “We look at it positively, official sponsor. This follows Vodafone’s their network, has already had a sig- we look at it aggressively. I sponsorship of the QOC 2020 Padel Tour- nificant role in several of the country’s have no doubt in my mind that nament in October. highly successful local and international India as a footballing nation Set to get underway from 20 Decem- football, handball, volleyball and 3X3 sporting events including the 24th Ara- by 2027 should be ready to not Real Madrid’s French forward Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring ber 2020 to 2 January 2021 at the Aspire basketball. Beach games enthusiasts have bian Gulf Cup, HH The Emir’s Sword only host it but to participate during the Spanish League match against Athletic Club Bilbao at the Park, participants, both male and female, been invited by the QOC to register their Festival 2020 and 2020 Qatar Masters in it meaningfully,” Patel told Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Madrid late on Tuesday. (AFP) will be competing in four beach sports- interest in participating in the various Golf Tournament. reporters.