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Tottenham Hotspur’s South Korean striker Son Heung-Min (R) scores the opening goal during the English Premier League match against Man- chester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday. (AFP)

DPA signing a new contract and London endeared himself to the Tot- tenham fans even further by Tottenham Hotspur scoring a 55th-minute winner. showed life might not be too The South Korean loves bad if Harry Kane does leave playing against City and it was as they put in a rousing dis- the seventh time he has scored play to beat Premier League against them and the fourth in champions Manchester City four games in north London. 1-0 on Sunday. It was a dream start for The future of Kane has new boss Nuno Santo Espir- been the major talking point ito, who has not been dealt of the summer as he is keen the easiest hand given his ap- to move on, with City his pre- pointment, and the manner ferred destination, and his late of the performance suggested return to training meant that that Spurs can challenge for he was not included in the the top spot. matchday squad. City’s defence of their Pre- It is understood Kane was mier League title began with in the stadium to watch the a defeat, but with this game game and he will have been out of the way now they may left in no doubt how the fans, up their ante in their chase of Tottenham Hotspur’s South Korean striker Son Heung-Min (2L) celebrates scoring the opening goal with teammates during the English Premier League match against Manchester who have shown him com- Kane. City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday. Tottenham won 1-0. (AFP) plete adulation, feel about ’s men will the situation following a loud also be glad they have already They were defending a The South Korean cut in- shot and missed his clearance. see it out with ease. Leicester City 1 Wolverhampton 0 rendition of “are you watch- ticked off their visit to Tot- City attack and the ball fell side on the edge of the area City have simply not had Norwich City 0 Liverpool 3 ing Harry Kane?”. tenham’s new home, having to Lucas Moura, whose quick and sent a low curling effort the time together on the train- Premier League Results Sunday While Kane was late in lost all four visits without flick released Steven Berg- into the bottom corner. ing pitch to be at their electric Saturday Newcastle United 2 West Ham reporting back for pre-season scoring a goal. wijn, who carried the ball up It was a good finish but best, and though they mount- Chelsea 3 Crystal Palace 0 United 4 training his partner in crime Spurs went in front 10 the length of the pitch before Ruben Dias got himself into a ed an attempt to get back into Everton 3 Southampton 1 Tottenham Hotspur 1 Manches- Son Heung Min was busy minutes after the restart. passing to Son. tangle trying not to handle the the game, Spurs were able to Watford 3 Aston Villa 2 ter City 0 Tributes flow for former Bayern and Germany great Mueller

Mainz’ and Leipzig’s players stand for a minute of silence to commemorated German football legend Gerd Mueller, prior to the German first division Bundesliga football match between FSV Mainz 05 and RB Leipzig in Mainz, western Germany, on Sunday. Legendary German striker Gerd Mueller died in the early hours of Sunday, at the age of 75. (AFP)

“He was an exceptional player who Bayern and the German national team has a Gerd Mueller was a great lot to thank for.” because he never wanted Virtually every Bundesliga to be great, a genius who club paid tribute to Mueller, played with heart and with Bayer Leverkusen sport head and was an instinctive chief Rudi Voeller – him- In this file photo taken on June 18, 1974 West German forward Gerd Mueller (R) scores on a header past self a World Cup winner in Australian goalkeeper Jack Reilly and defender Doug Utjesenovic during the World Cup first round match footballer like there 1990 – saying he was “one of between West Germany and Australia in Hamburg, northern Germany, (AFP) probably never was or the greatest goalscorers of all will be again. time, not only in Germany but DPA ble and successful person.” Cup final. around the world. Munich Mueller remains the Bun- “Gerd Mueller was one of Karl-Heinz Rummenigge “Of course he was also a desliga record scorer with the greatest players who ever role model for me as a strik- Tributes poured in on Sun- 365 goals from the late 1960s wore the shirt of the national ball league (DFL) chief Chris- er. It’s a sad day for football, day for Gerd Mueller, the for- and early 1970s as Bayern be- team,” said German federation tian Seifert agreed “there will Gerd’s achievements will re- mer Bayern Munich and West gan their transformation into director Oliver Bierhoff. never be another striker like main unforgettable.” Germany striking great, who the all-powerful giant they “He made Germany world Gerd Mueller. He was an ex- And Rainer Koch, presi- died aged 75 after a long battle are today. champions in 1974 and was A file photo taken on January 21, 2009, shows former German foot- ceptional scorer, an idol for dent of the local Bavarian with Alzheimer’s disease. The club won four Bun- top scorer in the 1972 Euro baller Gerd Mueller before the start of a friendly between FC Bayern generations with unbelievable football federation and an in- Bavarian state premier desliga and German Cup ti- victory, his his determina- Munich-II and a Siliguri Mayor’s 11 at Kanchenjungha Stadium in records, many of which stand terim national federation Markus Soeder labelled Muel- tles with Mueller along with tion and accuracy remain un- Siliguri in northeast India. (AFP) to today.” (DFB) president, said he was ler “the best German striker of consecutive European Cups matched.” Borussia Dortmund chief “already a football legend in all-time. Without him Bayern 1974-76. Long-time Bayern Mu- a huge amount from him. there probably never was or executive said Mueller was his lifetime, an idol of a whole and the Germany team could Mueller was also decisive nich chairman Karl-Heinz “Gerd Mueller was a great will be again. “one of the biggest idols of my generation, also my youth. never have gone on this suc- internationally, scoring 68 Rummenigge, a team-mate because he never wanted to “If there’s a football team childhood and youth. I had the “We are sad to have to say cessful journey. goals in 62 West Germany of Mueller’s, said: “His way of be great, a genius who played in heaven, now it’s a giant big honour to get to know him farewell to this icon of our “I was a big fan myself. All appearances including the scoring goals was actually in- with heart and head and was richer.” as a very humble and pleasant sport and our thoughts are of Bavaria mourns this hum- winner in the 1974 World imitable but I could still learn an instinctive footballer like Outgoing German foot- person. with his family and relatives.” Sports Monday, August 16, 2021 13 Correa at the double as Atletico begin with a win DPA Berlin

Atletico Madrid started the defence of their title with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo, aided by Angel Correa’s double and a dreadful miss from Iago Aspas. Correa struck either side of Aspas’ penalty before both teams had a player sent off in stoppage time, Mario Hermo- so and Hugo Mallo seeing red West Ham United’s Czech midfielder Tomas Soucek celebrates scoring their third goal during the English after a confrontation between Premier League against Newcastle United at St James’ Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne on Sunday. (AFP) the pair. Matters might have been a little easier for Atleti if not for a rather soft Celta spot- West Ham hit back to put kick, Marcos Llorente harshly adjudged to have handled. Correa - starting up top four past Newcastle Utd with Luis Suarez on the bench - ultimately settled the contest with a cool finish, though As- DPA Said Benrahma dragged summer for the Magpies head pas sliced wide of an open goal London the away side level again be- coach and while he added to with 10 minutes remaining to fore Tomas Soucek put West his squad with the acquisition let ’s side off West Ham twice came from a Ham ahead for the first time, of Joe Willock, unveiled to a the hook. goal down to start their Premier reacting quickly after Michail deafening reception before The game’s first shot on League campaign with a 4-2 vic- Antonio had seen his penalty kick-off, he was unable to call target led to the first goal. tory against Newcastle in front saved by Freddie Woodman upon the midfielder, who was Thomas Lemar’s fantastic run of a bumper 50,673 attendance on his Premier League debut. not registered in time for this teed up Correa, who slammed at St James’ Park on Sunday. Antonio struck beyond the fixture. a brilliant finish high into the Callum Wilson and Jacob young goalkeeper soon after- , who guided net, leaving Matias Dituro flat- Murphy struck either side of wards as West Ham avenged West Ham to a surprise sixth- footed. However, Celta had Aaron Cresswell’s 18th-min- a pair of defeats by Newcastle place finish last term andE u- a lifeline 11 minutes into the ute leveller to put the hosts last season, with boos from ropa League football, has also second half. Jan Oblak flapped 2-1 ahead at the interval, after the home support at the final endured what he termed a at a cross and Aspas was only which three Hammers goals in whistle underlining the task “difficult” window although able to divert it, from point- 14 second-half minutes settled facing Steve Bruce. they were well worth their blank range, onto the chest of the contest. It has been a frustrating three points on Sunday. Llorente. The ball bounced down onto the midfielder’s knee and up to his forearm, yet despite Costa to return to Brazil after agreeing Atletico Mineiro deal there being little possibility of Llorente getting out of the Berlin: Diego Costa will play senior football in Brazil for the first time after reaching an agreement to way, referee Jose Luis Munu- sign with Atletico Mineiro. Costa has been a free agent since Atletico Madrid agreed to terminate his era Montero pointed to the contract to end his second spell at the club. He has come to terms on a deal until December next spot after a video review. Atletico Madrid’s Argentine forward Angel Correa celebrates after scoring a goal during the Spanish League year to join a club fighting for both domestic and continental honours. Having started his career at Bar- Aspas rolled in a cool fin- football match between Celta Vigo and Atletico Madrid at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo on Sunday. (AFP) celona Capela, Costa has never played professionally at club level in the country of his birth. He won ish to send the limited-capacity two international caps for Brazil before switching his allegiance to Spain. He will now change that with crowd wild, though parity last- too, with Suarez, alongside Atleti’s profligacy pay, only to foul by Mallo on Suarez, lead- Atletico Mineiro, who are five points clear at the top of Brazil’s and in the quarter-finals of the ed just five minutes as Correa new signing Rodrigo de Paul, somehow miss the target with ing to him getting involved Copa Libertadores against River Plate. Costa claimed 10 major honours across his spells with Atletico drilled in a fantastic second after immediately coming on. half of the goal to aim at. with Hermoso. Both were dis- Madrid and Chelsea, twice winning both LaLiga and the Premier League while also lifting the Copa del he was found by Saul Niguez. Suarez skied a free-kick There was more drama late missed for violent conduct, Rey, Europa League and the League Cup. (DPA) It was Correa’s final act and Aspas should have made in stoppage time following a but Atletico’s 10 men held on.

BUNDESLIGA Decimated Mainz Haaland heroics has Dortmund dig deep to stun RB Leipzig dreaming of title charge DPA rus regulations were soon mak- Erling Haaland’s Mainz (Germany) ing noise though as Mainz’s Lee phenomenal Borussia Jae Sung headed onto the post Dortmund performances Last season’s Bundesliga and Paul Nebel slammed the hit new heights on runners-up RB Leipzig made a rebound just wide. Saturday with a near terrible start to the new cam- Leipzig seemed caught out paign with a 1-0 Sunday loss by the pace of Mainz’s play af- single-handed destruction at Mainz, who were playing af- ter their hosts scarcely trained of Eintracht Frankfurt. ter a week severely hampered this week after three players, by coronavirus infections and including Karim Onisiwo, test- DPA quarantines. ed positive for the coronavirus. Dortmund Mainz were missing sev- Isolation rules forced an- eral players from their squad other seven out of the game, With both fists raised above but made a furious start and along with four members of his head in triumph, striker had already hit the post before staff, including Jeremiah St. Erling Haaland took the long- captain Moussa Niakhate bun- Juste, Dominik Kohr and An- missed applause of the Borus- dled in the 13th minute winner derson Lucoqui. sia Dortmund fans on Satur- after a horrific error from de- But it made little difference day after a gala performance fender Nordi Mukiele. to Mainz who took a deserved in the 5-2 Bundesliga win over Leipzig were coached in lead when Mukiele mis-kicked Eintracht Frankfurt. the league for the first time by a clearance towards goal and Football is a team game Jesse Marsch, who replaced Niakhate converted from but when someone like Haal- Julian Nagelsmann on the close-range. and, in current form, leads the bench, and rarely looked like “That’s football again, line there is no doubt some getting a positive result to her- that’s Mainz again, that’s won- members of the team matter ald the new era. derful,” said Mainz sporting more than others. Mainz even appeared to director Martin Schmidt. Haaland scoring twice was have scored a second time “Everyone has surpassed hardly a surprise as his record but Stefan Bell’s superb volley themselves once more, a huge moved to an astonishing 62 from a corner was ruled out as story - and that inspires on top goals in 61 competitive games the ball was deemed to have of such a game. It shows that for the club but he also con- Dortmund’s Norwegian forward Erling Braut Haaland (R) speaks with Dortmund’s German head coach Marco Rose after the German first divi- first gone out of play. the team spirit is right.” tributed three assists - having sion Bundesliga match against Eintracht Frankfurt in Dortmund, western Germany, on Saturday. (AFP) Cologne v Hertha Berlin Sport chief Christian Hei- never previously had more were to complete the opening del, however, had already than one in a game. have not managed that since rent coronavirus rules hailed “It was easy to be especial- son that Dortmund were “a weekend of the 59th Bundes- questioned in a DAZN half- The 21-year-old Norwe- 2012 when they won the sec- Haaland after the match. ly motivated today,” he told quite big favourite to challenge liga sesaon later Sunday. time interview whether the gian, who Dortmund insist ond of consecutive titles in fast “An extraordinary mo- Viaplay Fotball given his fam- Bayern for the title” and the VfB Stuttgart top the ta- game should have been played. will not be sold, could be the and furious style under Juer- ment. To be able to experience ily were in the stands watch- Super Cup meeting between ble having thrashed promoted “I think that now has noth- difference in the bid to stop gen Klopp. that - fantastic,” he added. ing, adding to the joy of the the teams on Tuesday could set Greuther Fuerth 5-1 on Saturday ing with fair sport,” he said. champions Bayern Munich They dismantled Frank- Haaland’s hat-trick in Dortmund contingent. the early tone for the season. while champions Bayern Mu- Matches can only be post- winning a record-extending furt with high-pressing and the German Cup first round “I can’t describe it but While Dortmund are fly- nich drew 1-1 at Borussia Moe- poned when fewer than nine 10th successive title. lightening-quick breaks in a win at Wehen Wiesbaden when I scored it was a wonder- ing, Bayern are yet to win un- nchengladbach on Friday. professionals are available. “It is very early for a decla- manner reminiscent of that means he has now personally ful feeling.” Several Frankfurt der new coach Julian Nagels- Before the game a min- “I question that a little if ration of intent,” said captain era though it is safe to say few scored or created all eight of players patted Haaland on the mann after four friendlies and ute’s silence was held in hon- this rule is completely up-to- Marco Reus, who scored the teams will adopt such a similar Dortmund’s goals this season. back and Reus said he was “al- a 1-1 opening draw at Borussia our of Bayern Munich leg- date – we are no longer a year opener. high line - or simply defend so Long considered a prod- ready a package, you have to Moenchengladbach on Friday. end Gerd Mueller, scorer of ago (at the start of the corona- “But if you play in Dort- badly - as Eintracht did in the igy, developing his all-round say that. We need him.” “On Tuesday, we can test the winning goal in the 1974 virus pandemic) but are now mund, with the fans and the next 33 games. play to go with his fearsome Giovanni Reyna added ourselves against the strongest World Cup final, who died ear- living with the momentum [of history, we do not have to talk “There isn’t much better,” strength, rapid pace and cool “the best word for him is ‘ma- team in Germany,” said Rose. ly on Sunday aged 75. it]. I think the DFL (German about second or third place. said Dortmund coach Marco finishing means he is becom- chine’.” “That’s when a trophy is on the Those returning to the sta- football league) have to look at “It must always be the goal Rose after the 25,000 fans ing one of the most sought af- Sky television expert Lo- line. We want to prepare well dium under the latest coronavi- it again.” to collect the title.” Dortmund permitted to attend under cur- ter players in the world. thar Matthaeus said pre-sea- for that.” 14 Monday, August 16, 2021 Sports Barcelona 4-2 Binder’s brave gamble secures remarkable Austrian MotoGP win

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Brad Binder claimed a re- markable MotoGP victory in a chaotic Austrian Grand Prix, nursing his bike to the finish on slick tyres in pouring rain as changeable conditions wreaked havoc at the Red Bull Ring. Jorge Martin had won from pole at the same circuit last time out to claim victory in the Styrian Grand Prix and he started from the front of the grid again, the rookie playing Barcelona’s Spanish defender Sergi Roberto celebrates after scoring his part in an incredible race during the Spanish League match against Real Sociedad at the Camp that saw Binder prevail as his Nou stadium in Barcelona on Sunday. (AFP) gamble to stay on dry tyres paid off. It looked as if was set for an enthral- Blaugrana win ling duel with Marc Marquez for the win in the closing laps, but the rain that had threat- first game ened throughout the race fi- nally arrived and instantly shuffled the pack. A downpour prompted sans Messi the top six to dive into the pits for a bike swap with four laps DPA from six yards out. remaining yet, while they all Barca were relentless and switched to a wet set-up, Bind- Memphis Depay went some Pedri forced a fine reflex save er took the risk of staying out. way to repaying Gerard Pique from the busy Remiro before The Red Bull KTM rider as Barcelona started life with- Lobete pulled a goal back with succeeded in keeping his bike KTM South African rider Brad Binder, Ducati-Avintia Italian rider , Aprilia Spanish rider Aleix Espargaro and KTM Portuguese rider Miguel out Lionel Messi by beating a measured left-foot fin- upright to triumph for his Oliveira compete on their motorbikes during the Austrian Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring race track in Spielberg, Austria, on Sunday. (AFP) Real Sociedad 4-2 in their first ish.eight minutes from time team at their home circuit, his game of the LaLiga season. and Oyarzabal curled home a first win since the Czech Re- ing, Quartararo is the favour- Depay, Eric Garcia sublime free-kick. public last year. ite to dethrone , but and Rey Manaj could only Sergi Roberto sealed the Behind him, Bagnaia even- Sunday’s race belonged to be registered by Barca on the points, though, tucking home tually surged through the field Binder after his brave and ulti- eve of Sunday’s game at Camp the excellent Braithwaite’s to take second, running out mately brilliant gamble. Nou because Pique took a sub- cross from the right. of time to pass Binder, while Results stantial pay cut, ensuring the What does it mean? En- Martin also profited from Top 10: cash-strapped Catalan club tertaining Barca lift the gloom his decision to swap bikes by 1. Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM met LaLiga’s salary cap limit. This was just the lift Barca claiming third and his second Ajo); 2. Francesco Bagnaia Impressive debutant De- fans needed on their return to successive podium. (Ducati Lenovo Team) + 9.991; pay set up Pique for the open- for the first time in Marquez, by contrast, 3. Jorge Martin () ing goal after chants of ‘Mes- 526 days. crashed after his trip to the + 11.570; 4. Joan Mir (Team si’ reverberated around the With the legendary Messi pits to end his hopes of victo- Suzuki Ecstar) + 12.623; 5. stadium in the 10th minute having moved on and constant ry, while championship leader (SKY VR46 Avintia) of the Blaugrana’s first game talk of the club being in crisis, finished + 14.831; 6. Iker Lecuona (Red since his sensational move to Koeman’s men put on a show down in seventh for Yamaha. Bull KTM Tech 3) + 14.952; 7. Paris Saint-Germain. in their opening game of the Quartararo’s lead at the top Fabio Quartararo (Monster Ener- Martin Braithwaite was on campaign and were in total of the championship, which gy Yamaha MotoGP) + 16.650; target at the end of the first command before conceding was 40 points at the start of 8. (Petronas half and added a second af- two goals in the space of three the race, is now up to 47, with Yamaha SRT) + 17.150; 9. Alex ter the break before late goals minutes late on. losing ground as Marquez (LCR Honda Castrol) from Julen Lobete and Mikel Barca’s victory maintained the Ducati rider crashed out at + 17.692; 10. Aleix Espargaro Oyarzabal set up an unlikely their record of having lost just turn 9 before the late drama. (Aprilia Racing Team Gresini) + tense finale. once at home on the open- With seven races remain- Brad Binder celebrates on the podium at the Red Bull Ring race track in Spielberg, Austria, on Sunday. (AFP) 18.270. Sergi Roberto eased the ing day of the LaLiga season nerves with a fourth Barca - against Espanyol way back goal in injury time as they in 1939. started the campaign with a Pique the man of the mo- richly deserved victory. ment, Braithwaite shows his Antoine Griezmann head- worth Pique said Barca were Giorgi captures biggest career title over Pliskova ed against the crossbar as La left “a bit broken” by Messi’s Real struggled to contend exit but the Spain defender is WTA with Barca’s crisp passing and doing his best to fix their prob- Montreal movement in a blistering start lems. from ’s side, After agreeing reduced The unseeded Camila Giorgi but Pique opened the scoring terms this week, he made stormed to the biggest title after 19 minutes. a substantial contribution of her career at the Omnium Depay had been lively from again, opening the scoring and Banque Nationale with a 6-3 the start and the Netherlands he had looked solid alongside 7-5 win over No.4 seed Karo- forward whipped in a pinpoint Garcia until Barca were caught lina Pliskova in one hour and free-kick for the unmarked out late on. 40 minutes on Sunday. centre-back, who headed in Braithwaite was a constant The WTA 1000 trophy is from eight yards out. menace to the La Real defence the third of Giorgi’s career, Brave goalkeeping from along with Depay, who looked first since 2018, first above Alex Remiro denied Depay a very much at home on his de- 250 level and first on outdoor debut goal soon but Braith- but. hard courts. Previously, the waite doubled vibrant Barca’s Misery for Munoz The La Italian was champion at ‘s- lead in first-half stoppage Real defence endured a tor- Hertogenbosch 2015 on grass time, planting a powerful rid evening and Aihen Munoz and Linz 2018 on indoor hard header into the net after Fren- struggled at left-back. courts. Giorgi’s fine recent kie de Jong stood up an invit- Barcelona’s front three form has seen her overcome ing cross. caused all sorts of problems two notable records for her Jorda Alba failed to hit and Munoz was exposed. He latest success: before this year, the target with only Remiro also lost possession 23 times she was 1-5 against Pliskova to beat after he was sent clear as Imanol Alguacil’s side and 2-6 in WTA finals. early in the second half, but he chased shadows for much of The past two months have made amends just before the the game. seen Giorgi turn her head- hour mark. What’s next? Barca’s first to-head against the Czech Depay slipped the maraud- away game of the LaLiga cam- around in emphatic fashion. ing full-back in with a clever paign will be at She stunned Pliskova 2-6, 6-2, pass and Remiro could only next Sunday, while La Real 6-2 in the first round of East- Camila Giorgi of Italy poses with the winners trophy with the ball boys and girls behind her after defeating Karolina Pliskova of the Czech palm his cross into the path of host on the bourne in June, and backed Republic in the final of the National Bank Open presented by Rogers at IGA Stadium on Sunday in Montreal, Canada.(Gett y Images/AFP) Braithwaite, who fired home same day. that up with a 6-4, 6-2 dis- missal in the third round of Giorgi dropped just one set selves from the first break- strokes from Pliskova gifted most emphatic holds of the day the Tokyo Olympic Games. across the week, to Jessica point danger they faced, with Giorgi a 3-1 lead in the second to reach 5-4, with two service Here, she meted out Pliskova’s Pegula in the semi-finals. Giorgi pulling off a stellar get set - but an uncharacteristic winners followed by two aces. third final defeat of 2021, fol- In both of Pliskova’s pre- to do so, and at 3-3 she struck. tossed racquet from the for- Three games later, serving to Barcelona’s Dutch lowing losses in Rome to Iga vious finals this year, she was Using deep forehand returns at mer World No.26 was a sign stay in the match for the sec- forward Memphis Swiatek and at Wimbledon to undone by slow starts. But the Pliskova’s feet to superb effect, that there could be more plot ond time, Pliskova folded with Depay leaves the Ashleigh Barty. opening stages of the Montre- she broke the former World twists to come. Sure enough, a sixth double fault and two field during the World No.71 Giorgi up- al title match were solid and No.1’s serve after a mighty five- consecutive double faults from forehand errors to seal Giorgi’s Spanish League set four seeded players - No.9 tightly contested through the deuce tussle. From there, Gior- Giorgi in the next game hand- second championship point. match against Real Elise Mertens, No.7 Petra Kvi- first six games. Both players gi rolled to the end of the set, ed the break straight back. Giorgi will move back in- Sociedad at the tova and No.15 Coco Gauff as were striking the ball cleanly, with Pliskova dropping serve in However, over the next side the Top 35 for the first Camp Nou stadium well as Pliskova en route to but winning points through somewhat tame fashion with a few games Giorgi managed to time since May 2019 next in Barcelona on becoming the lowest-ranked a combination of power and double fault and wide forehand quickly right the ship while week. Next up for the Italian is Sunday. (AFP) champion in Canada since margin rather than low-per- in its final game. Pliskova failed to press home a repeat of her Montreal semi- No.80-ranked Serena Wil- centage placement. Another pair of double the potential momentum shift. final in the first round of Cin- liams took the title in 2011. Both would extricate them- faults and netted ground- Giorgi delivered one of the cinnati against Pegula. Sports Monday, August 16, 2021 15 England on top after late Moeen strikes leave India teetering

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England ended day four of the second Test at Lord’s on a high on Sunday as Moeen Ali worked his magic with the ball leaving India faltering at 181/6. The match took a decisive turn in the morning session with the fall of three important wick- ets. England captain Joe Root introduced Mark Wood early into the attack. Wood snared the wicket of the in-form KL Rahul who edged the ball delivered at Babar Azam of Pakistan hits a boundary on the third day of their the speed of 150.42 kph to Jos first Test against West Indies at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, on Buttler for 5 runs. Saturday. (AFP) The hosts then laid a trap to set up Rohit Sharma to play his favourite pull-shot. Even though Rohit got a six off the Pakistan inch first short ball, the same de- livery led to his fall for 21 runs after a top-edge was caught by ahead against Moeen Ali at deep square leg. With two new batters - Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli - at the crease, India WI in Jamaica now had the task to push for a massive lead. Agencies the visitors a lead. However, the partnership Kingston (Jamaica) The pair fell in quick suc- between the two could only England’s Moeen Ali (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of India’s Ravindra Jadeja on the fourth day of their second cricket cession to Roach and Jayden add 28 runs before Sam Cur- Test at Lord’s cricket ground in London on Sunday. (AFP) Faheem Ashraf joined cap- Seales respectively, and when ran dismissed Kohli for 20 tain Babar Azam to see out Fawad Alam edged to Joshua who edged another one to the Day Three (Saturday) of the da Silva for a duck, the West keeper. Scoreboard first Test, edging to a lead of Indies looked on course for an In the session after lunch, India (1st Innings): 364 124 and giving his team the early finish, as their adversar- India regained control of the England (1st Innings): 391 India (2nd Innings) upper hand. ies fell into a hole at 65/4. proceedings with Ajinkya Ra- KL Rahul c Buttler b Wood �������������������������������������5 Ashraf was resolute in Pakistan captain Babar hane joining Pujara in the R. Sharma c Mooen b Wood ������������������������������� 21 his defensive approach, end- Azam had different ideas how- middle. C. Pujara c Root b Wood ������������������������������������� 45 ing on 12* (78), while Babar ever, putting on 56 with Mo- The two ensured that the V. Kohli c Buttler b Curran ����������������������������������� 20 A. Rahane c Buttler b Moeen ������������������������������ 61 compiled his 17th Test fifty in hammad Rizwan, who fell for visitors headed into tea with- R. Pant not out ���������������������������������������������������� 14 spite of tricky conditions and a 30 after a rain delay. out losing any wicket in the R. Jadeja b Moeen �������������������������������������������������3 mini-collapse at the other end The skipper battened session despite the flow of Ishant Sharma not out �������������������������������������������4 earlier in the day. down the hatches, passing fifty runs having dried down. Extras: (b2, lb5, nb1) ��������������������������������������������8 Total: (For 6 wkts, 82 overs, 363 mins) ������������ 181 The efforts complimented at a strike rate in the low for- The pair continued to show To bat: Mohd Shami, J Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj. a solid job from Pakistan’s ties, with new partner Faheem their persistence in the final Fall of wickets: 1-18 (Rahul), 2-27 (Rohit), 3-55 bowlers, who ensured the Ashraf taking 65 balls to reach session, with Rahane bringing (Kohli), 4-155 (Pujara), 5-167 (Rahane), 6-175 hosts couldn’t extend their double figures. up a gritty half-century. Pujara (Jadeja). Bowling: Anderson 18-6-23-0; Robinson 10-6-20-0 first innings advantage in the As the light began to fade was looking good to reach the (1nb); Wood 14-3-40-3; Curran 15-3-30-1; Moeen morning session. at Sabina Park, the hosts landmark as well, but Wood 20-1-52-2; Root 5-0-9-0. Eight wickets down to be- turned to spin to break the struck again with a well-exe- Toss: England. gin the day, the West Indies partnership, though the left/ cuted delivery to dismiss him could only add two runs from right combination held firm. for 45. ing him with a peach of a de- their overnight score, bowled Jomel Warrican and Roston Rahane followed suit soon, livery. With the lights fading, out for 253 after Shaheen Chase asked questions, though with Moeen Ali finally reaping India’s Ajinkya Rahane during his innings of of 61 runs at Lord’s on Sunday. (AFP) the umpires called stumps Shah Afridi claimed both couldn’t find the key break- the rewards of his tight spell, with India leading by 154 runs, Jomel Warrican and Joshua through late, with skipper with the Indian vice-captain after a knock of 58, leaving the close of play approached. make much of a contribution with an enthralling final day in Da Silva. Kraigg Brathwaite also trying walking back to the pavilion England in the ascendancy as Ravindra Jadeja could not with the bat, with Ali dismiss- store ahead. With a 36-run deficit, his luck to no avail. Pakistan in reply lost Im- Pakistan finished the day ran Butt (6) early to Kemar with a lead of 124, and may Roach, though the second look to push on during day wicket pair of Abid Ali and four with rain a possibility for Qatar paddlers continue to excel at Arab TT C’ship Azhar compiled 55 to hand day five. Scoreboard Pakistan (1st Innings): 217 Faheem Ashraf 14-6-37-1, Hasan Ali 19-4-54-1 (5nb). West Indies (1st Innings; Overnight 251-8) Pakistan (2nd Innings) K. Brathwaite run out 97 Imran Butt lbw b Roach 0 K. Powell c Butt b Abbas 0 Abid Ali c Holder b Seales 34 N. Bonner lbw b Abbas 0 Azhar Ali b Roach 23 R. Chase c Rizwan b Hasan Ali 21 Babar Azam not out 54 J. Blackwood c Abbas b Afridi 22 Fawad Alam c da Silva b Seales 0 K. Mayers lbw b Afridi 0 Mohammad Rizwan c da Silva b Holder 30 J. Holder c Rizwan b Ashraf 58 Faheem Ashraf not out 12 J. da Silva lbw Afridi 21 Extras: (b4, lb2, nb1) 7 K. Roach lbw b Abbas 13 Total: (For 5 wkts, 70 overs, 5 wkts) 160 J. Warrican b Afridi 1 To bat: Yasir Shah, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Abbas, J. Seales not out 0 Extras: (b3, lb11, nb6) 20 Shaheen Shah Afridi. Total: (All Out in 89.4 overs) 253 Fall of wickets: 1-1, 2-56, 3-65, 4-65, 5-121. Fall of wickets: 1-1, 2-1, 3-51, 4-100, 5-100, 6-196, Bowling: K. Roach 15-7-15-2, J. Seales 13-2-50-2 7-221, 8-249, 9-252, 10-253. (1nb), K. Mayers 12-4-19-0, J. Holder 14-5-27-1, J. Bowling: Mohammad Abbas 22-9-43-3, Shaheen Warrican 7-2-28-0, R. Chase 6-1-12-0, K. Brathwaite Shah Afridi 21.4-6-59-4 (1nb), Yasir Shah 13-1-46-0, 3-1-3-0.

Al Gharafa sign Algerian defender Mehdi Tahrat QNA Doha Paddlers from Qatar Al Gharafa Club have official- have continued their ly announced the signing of remarkable run at Algerian international defend- the Arab Table Ten- er Mehdi Tahrat, for a period nis Championship in of two seasons. Amman on Sunday as Al Gharafa have decided the men’s singles and to part ways with four foreign doubles teams qualify- professionals who were with pete for the league champi- ing for the finals. The the team during the last period onship, which they have not men’s team prevailed Ivorian Sergen Cannon, Mexi- achieved since 2010. over Iraq. Qatar teams can Hector Moreno, Algerian On the other hand, Al have so far won a total Adlan Qaddoura, and South Gharafa will face the German of six medals (two gold, Korean Koo Ja-cheol. FC Schweinfurt this evening one silver and three Al Gharafa’s management in the second friendly match bronze). In the doubles kept only two professionals, within the team’s program events, Qatar paddlers the Algerian Sofiane Heni and during its camp in Germany, have qualified for three the Ivorian Jonathan Kodjia. after losing their first friendly more finals to be held Al Gharafa seeks a cam- match in the camp against on Tuesday. (TNN) paign with titles and to com- German Eintracht 2-1. 16 Monday, August 16, 2021 The Last Word Qatar University to begin QF’s HBKU commences new academic year Fall 2021 semester with HBKU welcomes more than 300 students to embark on exciting academic and research journey Tribune News Network to enhance your entrepreneur- “At HBKU, our expectation is blended learning system Doha ship, understanding and capability. that our students will leave as inno- Throughout your HBKU journey, we vators and problem solvers. Many of QNA physically and perform hands-on ex- Hamad Bin Khalifa University urge you to look at all the challenges them will help solve social problems, Doha periments in the laboratory. (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foun- we face globally and as a country while others will leave as entrepre- Departments offering these lab- dation (QF), has welcomed incom- through the lens of innovation and neurs directly impacting the econo- The Fall 2021 semester at Qatar Uni- related courses will monitor the ing and returning students, staff and how we can contribute to solving my both locally and globally.” versity (QU) will begin with blended teaching process in light of the an- faculty to a new, hopeful academic those issues.” Dr Maryam Al Mannai, vice- learning system to prevent the spread nounced safety measures by the year 2021/2022 under the theme HBKU is celebrating 10 years president for Student Affairs, said: of coronavirus (COVID-19). university; graduation and research ‘Hayakom at HBKU’. Dr Ahmad Hasnah Dr Maryam Al Mannai since its founding as a research-in- “On behalf of the Student Affairs In light of the current health situa- projects, as well as courses of special More than 300 new students tensive university, a proud milestone team, I am delighted to extend a tion and the State’s plan for the gradual nature that require students to attend have started their academic adven- versity and its resources. A series for the country, QF, and HBKU fac- warm welcome to our new and re- lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, QU on campus following the approval of ture within the HBKU community’s of information sessions were held, ulty, staff, students and alumni who turning students for the upcoming decided to commit to the following the college dean. six colleges. HBKU marks a return highlighting the support available have shaped the organisation. academic year. You are about to em- instructions regarding the teaching Academic departments will ensure to in-person learning for the first to meet students’ academic and per- HBKU strives to empower stu- bark on a journey that will lead you mode during Fall 2021 after consulting that all safety measures announced by time since the pandemic prompted a sonal goals. dents and engage alumni to develop through thought-provoking academ- with the relevant authorities. the university are applied on intern- switch to online learning. In his message to students, skills and competencies through di- ic challenges and a vibrant social net- These instructions will remain ef- ship, fieldwork, preceptorship and The university offers 34 pro- HBKU President Dr Ahmad M Has- verse, multidisciplinary educational work alongside a diverse community fective until further notice. clinical practice courses. grammes and provides a rich and nah said, “Today is the start of your and social learning opportunities. of students and educators. Teaching will continue to be pri- Colleges will develop a mecha- rewarding journey that enhances engagement with HBKU. Learning Highlighting his vision for the “Nevertheless, the most trans- marily online except for students en- nism in coordination with the train- students’ knowledge and skill set. is a dialogue and we urge all of you new academic year, Dr Michael J. formative experiences await you rolled in some specific courses. Faculty ing bodies and according to the safety HBKU’s multidisciplinary pro- to benefit from interaction with your Benedik, provost, said: “What is beyond the boundaries of the class- members teaching these courses will measures announced by the relevant grammes equip them to become fu- professors, researchers and peers. unique at HBKU is the ability to syn- room. We – the Student Affairs team communicate directly with their stu- authorities, and any other courses ture leaders who can contribute to We encourage you to take your ideas thesise information and utilise it to – are here to support and guide your dents to notify them that teaching will that the university deems appropri- the development of their societies and try to make a change, whether in solve a problem. We have designed personal development throughout be on campus. ate to deliver from the campus, as well as well as supporting Qatar in its re- the field of science, in your society, our programmes and classroom ex- your academic journey. Your pas- These courses include Graduate as courses for specific groups of stu- search and innovation ecosystem. within your community or family. periences to provide our students sions, interests and pursuits will studies courses (diploma, masters and dents, such as students in specific pro- HBKU Student Affairs rolled “HBKU will support your aca- with this skill set, which is different doubtlessly mature within HBKU’s doctoral degrees); practical laboratory grammes, colleges or levels, that will be out a virtual student orientation to demic and personal development from what they get at most other culture of interactive exchange and courses that require students to attend offered in the coming weeks. familiarise students with the uni- and provide you with the means universities. mutual respect.” Indian community celebrates 75th I-Day in Doha

Tribune News Network A beta version of a mobile Doha application, ‘India in Qatar’, was launched on a pilot mode. The Indian community cel- The app is currently available ebrated India’s 75th Independ- in App Store and will soon be ence Day with patriotic zeal and available for android. fervour on the embassy prem- The ambassador handed ises in Doha on Sunday. over Indian Community Benev- The programme began with olent Forum (ICBF) insurance a floral tribute toM ahatma policies to 75 Indian workers. Gandhi followed by the hoisting There was also a launch of of the tricolour flag and singing an initiative ‘Bridging Genera- of the National Anthem. tions’ - conversations with sen- Indian Ambassador to Qa- making in taking the bilateral The envoy urged the com- (self reliance). and Fit India Movement, while a welfare initiative to provide ior Indian community mem- tar HE Dr Deepak Mittal read ties to new heights, the Indian munity to actively participate The ambassador appreci- also thanking the Indian Cul- round-the-clock support and bers to bring forth their journey out excerpts from President of ambassador thanked the Amir in finding solutions to global ated the recent handloom exhi- tural Centre (ICC) for organis- information to Indian expatri- in Qatar since their early days India’s message to a gathering His Highness Sheikh Tamim challenges such as climate bition held by Indian Women’s ing and promoting activities un- ates in Qatar. which would be 1950s, 60s and comprising Indian community bin Hamad Al Thani, the Father change, health issues and sus- Association showcasing artistry der ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. PBSK Qatar is reachable at 70s for many. It aims to docu- members, officials of the mis- Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin tainable energy resources “lev- of handloom weavers, and the A congratulatory video 44953500 and PBSKQatar@ ment and pass on the journey of sion and their families. Khalifa Al Thani, and the Qatar eraging on our expertise and richness and diversity of Indian message sent by HE Abdullah gmail.com and is currently the Indian community in Qatar In his address, the ambas- government for their patronage. knowledge, for the benefit of culture. bin Hamad Al Attiyah, former available from 8am to 5pm in and with Qatar to younger gen- sador said that the Amrit Ma- He congratulated the In- both India and Qatar”. Recalling the performance Deputy Prime Minister of Qa- Malayalam, Hindi and English erations of Indians and Qataris. hotsav is a celebration of free- dian community and praised While addressing the In- of India and Qatar at the re- tar, was played. languages. From October 2, The cultural element of the dom fighters, the struggle they them for their contribution dian community organisations, cently concluded Olympics As part of the celebrations, 2021, live chat and whatsapp programme included singing led to attain independence, and towards the New India and in he urged the Indian business and their sportsmanship, he several new initiatives for the services will also be available. of patriotic songs by Mara- the progress made by India in strengthening India-Qatar re- community to become the voice praised the Indian Sports Cen- benefit of the Indian commu- The services will soon to tha Mandal, playing of a video various fields since its Inde- lations. of ‘vocal for local’ and ‘local for tre’s (ISC) efforts to promote nity were launched. be provided in three more lan- medley of patriotic songs made pendence. He specially mentioned the global’ campaigns promoting sports. Ambassador Mittal also guages – Tamil, Kannada and by Embassy Spouses groups Talking of the huge strides health workers, teachers and Indian products and work to- He encouraged ISC to pro- launched Pravasi Bhartiya Sa- Telugu and will be made availa- and a dance performance by India and Qatar have been COVID-19 warriors. wards India’s ‘atmanirbharta’ mote traditional Indian sports hayta Kendra (PBSK) Qatar, ble for 16 hours a day gradually. ICC students. LuLu Group launches ‘India Utsav’ to mark 75th I-Day of India Satyendra Pathak we would like to give a mes- Doha sage to people that India’s food industry is evolving and To mark the 75th Independ- keeping pace with the fast de- ence Day of India, LuLu velopment in the food sector,” Hypermarket has launched Althaf said. ‘India Utsav’, aiming to pro- The organic-food certifica- mote products from India at tion is being done in India in a its outlets across Qatar. much bigger way now. Vegan Lulu Group, the larg- and other healthy foodstuffs est and fastest-growing re- are coming from India. All this tail chain in the region, will shows the great achievements showcase over 5,000 prod- India has made in the food ucts, especially food prod- sector,” he said. ucts, from India as part of the Indian Ambassador to Qatar HE Dr Deepak Mittal inaugurates ‘India Utsav’ at Lulu Hypermar- Simultaneously, the ‘In- festival. ket’s Al Gharafa branch. dian Silk and Ethnic Wear’ Indian Ambassador to Qa- festival was inaugurated at tar HE Dr Deepak Mittal in- of Indian food and cuisines, security partnership between lations, he said, “I came to He also thanked Mohamed age as one of the major bonds the Saree Section by Dr Alpna augurated the festival at Lulu fresh vegetables and fruits, the two countries. know about the famous Hy- Althaf for being a wonderful between India and the Middle Mittal, the wife of the Indian Hypermarket’s Al Gharafa grocery, packaged food prod- “Our prime minister has derabadi pearls that were brand ambassador of India. East,” he said. ambassador. A wide assort- branch in the presence of Lulu ucts and kitchen essentials. spoken about ‘think local, basically imported from Qa- Talking to Qatar Tribune “India is a very important ment of natural and synthetic Group International Director It will also feature traditional go global’. This is about con- tar. This reflects the deep- on the sidelines of the event, source of food for Qatar. Most silk from India, including Mohamed Althaf and a host wear like sarees, churidars necting and building a resil- rooted trade relations be- Althaf said the festival holds of the food items being dis- saris, readymade garments of dignitaries from the minis- and other garments with at- ient supply chain to ensure tween two countries.” special significance as it is be- played at the festival are con- and dress material are being tries, Qatar Chamber, banks, tractive promotions. food security and enhancing He thanked Qatar for be- ing organised on the occasion sumed in large quantities in showcased with good dis- retail and FMCG sectors, and Speaking on the occasion, partnerships between two ing a great partner of India in of the 75th Independence Qatar,” he said. counts on price as part of the a large gathering of shoppers the Indian envoy said, “India countries. We are so deeply energy security. Day of India. “India is one of the largest festival. and well-wishers from expa- Utsav has been organised interconnected to meet the “I would like to thank Lulu Althaf said Lulu Hyper- producers of lentil and sugar, The festival will also triate communities. to mark the 75th Independ- requirements of each other Hypermarket for this initiative market has been organising among other items. It plays a highlight the diverse culture The week-long festival ence Day of India. This fes- and enhance people to people and for being the brand am- Indian festivals twice a year key role in ensuring food se- and heritage that are being dedicated to the Indian culi- tival represents a very strong connection.” bassador of India in the entire for the past several years. “We curity. By holding this event, handed down by generations nary and food tradition will be bond between India and Qa- Highlighting that Qatar region, including Qatar,” Dr are holding the festivals to cel- we are not only showcasing through centuries, symbolis- showcasing the entire range tar as it is in line with food and India enjoy historic re- Mittal said. ebrate Indian culinary herit- food items from India but ing ‘one India’.