Star hurdler Sally Pearson retires over injuries PAGE 14

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2019

50 Days To Go: Communities unite in Qatar CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFYING as one big team for Doha IAAF Worlds PAGE 14 ISTANBUL BASAKSEHIR VS OLYMPIAKOS It’s advantage Al Sadd after 1-1 ‘away’ draw against Al Duhail

Al Sadd’s Akram Afif after scoring the opening goal against Al Duhail at Al Janoub Stadium on Tuesday. Al Duhail’s Yoused Msekni fires in the equalising goal against Al Sadd during their AFC Champions League Round of 16 first leg tch.ma Qatar teams to clash again in return Round of 16 leg next Tuesday

AYENI OLUSEGUN harmlessly wide. DOHA Minutes later, it was bad news for Duhail when defend- A pulsating encounter at the er Medhi Benatia hobbled off Al Janoub Stadium in Wakrah the pitch after suffering an in- saw Al Duhail bounce back jury to his right knee. The Mo- Fierce contest from a goal down to hold Al roccan landed awkwardly after Sadd 1-1 in the first leg of their going up for a header and his In a heated match which AFC Champions League Round replacement Basam al Rawi al- marked the debut of Al Sadd of 16 match on Tuesday. most scored for Duhail but his coach Xavi Hernandez in the Al Sadd drew first blood effort from a set-piece was well dugout, both teams showed on the half hour mark through watched by Saad al Dosari. signs of rustiness – playing Akram Afif’s sublime finish be- For all Al Sadd’s domi- their first competitive fore returning striker Yousef nance, Duhail tested Dosari game since the Amir Cup Msekni rifled home in the 44th again but the Qatari number final in May. minute for the hosts Al Duhail. one easily gathered Moham- In a heated match which med Musa’s goal bound header. marked the debut of Al Sadd Al Sadd came to life as Bassam al Rawi came coach Xavi Hernandez in the Baghdad Bounedjah narrowly close again but just glanced dugout, both teams showed missed Abdulkarim hassan’s his header wide from an Ali signs of rustiness – playing cross into the box. But the Afif freekick as new boy Mo- their first competitive game Wolves were not to be denied hanad Ali made his debut in Scoreline since the Amir Cup final in May. and Akram Afif scored the first the 64th minute. Al Sadd 1 Al Sadd will however, be goal of Xavi’s coaching career Almoez again threatened (Akram Afif the happier of the two teams, on the half hour mark. made it two but Afif failed to loan spell latched on to Mun- from long range but Dosari taking the away goal advan- The reigning Qatari Player find Bounedjah as his final tari’s header to bring the hosts punched away as Rui Faria’s 30’) vs Al tage into the second leg. of the Year was played through pass was a bit too heavy for level in the 44th minute. men were forced to settle for a Duhail 1 Xavi’s men started bright- by Jung Woo-young and he the Algerian. Five minutes after the re- 1-1 draw. ly, enjoying the larger share of calmly beat his marker before Al Duhail brought them- start, Almoez Ali forced Al Do- The second leg will be (Yousef possession but it was Al Du- firing low and hard into the selves back into the contest as sari into a save after a quick played at the Al Sadd Stadium Msekni 44’) hail who threatened as Edm- bottom corner of Amine Le- captain Msekni made no mis- exchange of passes between Ed- next week Tuesday. The win- ilson Junior beat the Al Sadd comte’s goal. take from just outside the box. milson and Msekni released the ners will face either Al Nassr defence but the Belgian-born With both teams evenly The Tunisian playing his first striker but his effort was parried of Saudi Arabia or Al Wahda of Former Barcelona star and Al Sadd player Xavi Hernandez guides the Brazilian scoffed his short matched, Sadd should have game since returning from a to safety by the goalkeeper. the UAE in the quarter-finals. Wolves as coach at Al Janoub Stadium on Tuesday. Pant, Kohli star as India complete Windies T20I series clean sweep

AFP 4x6s) ensuring win with five in the United States on Sun- and local hero Shimron Het- He then bowled Pollard to PROVIDENCE (GUYANA) balls to spare. day, then contributed a quick- myer, both leg-before. end the veteran all-rounder’s Deepak Chahar was one fire 32 off 20 deliveries to give Gangling fast bowler Saini, innings which spanned only 45 INDIA beat West Indies by of three changes to the Indi- the innings some late impetus. man of the match on his inter- deliveries and was highlighted seven wickets at the Guyana an team after they had sealed Chahar struck in his very national debut in the opening by six sixes and one four. National Stadium in Provi- the series with victories in first over when he had pinch- encounter of the series on Sat- Given his senior interna- dence on Tuesday to complete both matches at the weekend hitting opener Sunil Narine urday, broke the productive tional debut in this match in a clean sweep of the T20 inter- at the Central Broward Sta- well caught by Navdeep Saini partnership between Pollard place of left-arm slow bowler national three-match series. dium in Florida. before removing the other and Pooran when he had the Ravindra Jadeja, leg-spinner Rain delayed the conclud- His cunning and accurate opening batsman, Evin Lewis, junior partner caught behind. Rahul Chahar claimed the ing match by an hour but there medium-pace brought him fig- wicket of Carlos Brathwaite, was no stopping India who ures of three for four off three SCOREBOARD the West Indies captain mis- had clinched the series with overs after the Caribbean side cuing an attempted pull to be back-to-back wins in Florida were put in following a de- WEST INDIES INDIA comfortably taken at long-on. at the weekend. layed start by almost an hour E. Lewis lbw D. Chahar 1 K.L. Rahul c Pooran b Allen 20 India opener Rohit Sharma S. Narine c Saini b D. Chahar 2 S. Dhawan c Cottrell b Thomas 3 They won the opening because of early morning rain. S. Hetmyer lbw D. Chahar 1 V. Kohli c Lewis b Thomas 59 was rested for the game giving match by four wickets and Kieron Pollard again held K. Pollard b Saini 58 R. Pant not out 65 K.L. Rahul an opportunity to the second by 22 runs on the the innings together with a N. Pooran c Pant b Saini 17 M. Pandey not out 2 play his first match of the series DLS method. top score of 58 and dominat- R. Powell not out 32 Extras (w1) 1 at the top of the order and he C. Brathwaite c Sundar b R. Chahar 10 TOTAL: (For 3 wkts, 19.1 overs) 150 In the final game, India put ed a 66-run partnership with F. Allen not out 8 Fall of wickets: 1-10 (Dhawan), 2-27 (Rahul), 3-133 made a contribution of 20 runs West Indies into bat and they Nicholas Pooran (17) for the Extras: (lb4, w4) 8 (Kohli). off 18 balls (2x4s). made 146 for 6 off their 20 fourth wicket after they had TOTAL: (For 6 wkts, 20 overs) 146 Did not bat: K. Pandya, D. Chahar, W. Sundar, B. Kumar, Seeking to end a run of overs. In reply, India, who suf- slipped to 14 for three in just Fall of wkts: 1-4 (Narine), 2-13 (Lewis), 3-14 (Hetmyer), R. Chahar, N. Saini. five consecutive defeats in 4-80 (Pooran), 5-105 (Pollard), 6-119 (Brathwaite). Bowling: S. Cottrell 4-0-26-0, O. Thomas 4-0-29-2 fered two early setbacks, saw the fourth over. Did not bat: K. Paul, S. Cottrell, O. Thomas (1w), F. Allen 3-0-18-1, S. Narine 4-0-29-0, C. T20 Internationals, West In- India’s wicketkeeper-bat Rishabh Pant hits a six during his unbeaten skipper Virat Kohli (59 off 45 Rovman Powell, who Bowling: B. Kumar 3-0-19-0, D. Chahar 3-1-4-3, N. Brathwaite 2.1-0-25-0, K. Paul 2-0-23-0 dies omitted Khary Pierre for knock of 65 runs in the third and final T20I against West Indies at the balls; 6x4s) and Rishabh Pant blazed a half-century in vain in Saini 4-0-34-2, R. Chahar 3-0-27-1, W. Sundar 3-0-23- Result: India won by seven wickets. another left-arm spinner in Guyana National Stadium in Providence, Guyana, on Tuesday. (AFP) (65 not out off 42 balls; 4x4s, the rain-affected second match 0 (3w), K. Pandya 4-0-35-0 (1w). Toss: India. Fabian Allen. Sports Wednesday, August 7, 2019 13 Rooney agrees to join Derby as player-coach in surprise switch

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FORMER England captain I am very excited about the Wayne Rooney is to leave opportunity that Derby Washington-based DC United County have provided me Marin Cilic reacts after scoring after agreeing a deal to become with. I am looking forward a point against Bradley Klahn of player-coach of English Cham- to joining Phillip Cocu, his the United States during Day 5 of pionship side Derby County. the Rogers Cup in Montreal, Que- The 33-year-old – the re- coaching staff and the bec, Canada on Tuesday. (AFP) cord goalscorer for both his first-team squad from the country and Manchester Unit- start of January. ed – signed an 18-month con- Cilic survives tract with the second-tier side, Wayne Rooney who under Rooney’s former ace onslaught England teammate Frank Lam- situation of being so far away pard reached the play-off final from his family, we have ac- from qualifier last season. cepted that this is the best de- Derby said in a statement cision for all parties,” they told the club were “delighted to the Derby website. in Montreal announce that England’s re- “Wayne is an exceptional cord goalscorer Wayne Roon- leader and one of the most AFP ey will join the club from Jan- iconic players to play the game, MONTREAL uary 2020”. so we look forward to his con- Derby’s interest in the for- tinued contributions to the TWO-TIME quarter-finalist mer Manchester United star team this season.” Marin Cilic survived 19 aces emerged shortly before the Derby chairman Mel Mor- from qualifier Bradley Klahn side, under new boss Phillip ris said Rooney’s arrival would on Tuesday to reach the sec- Cocu, opened their Champion- boost the profile of the club. ond round of the ATP Montreal ship campaign with a 2-1 victo- “To have Wayne Rooney as Masters, 6-3, 7-6 (9/7). ry at Huddersfield on Monday. a player, and equally as an as- Cilic, seeded 14th, has suf- Reports suggested Roon- Derby County manager Phillip Cocu and Wayne Rooney pose during the press conference to introduce the former Manchester United legend at piring coach, is incredible and I fered through an indifferent ey’s wife Coleen was homesick Pride Park, Derby in Britain on Tuesday. (REUTERS) can only imagine the buzz this season due partly to injury, but and had returned to Britain will generate amongst our sup- could be back in his element on with their children. ey told the Derby website. management after Lampard, last season. ers from the first team right porters at home and interna- hardcourt after winning the US Rooney, who is working “I am looking forward who is now in charge at Chel- Rooney thanked DC United through to the youngsters in tionally,” he said. Open in 2014. towards securing his coaching to joining Phillip Cocu, his sea, Rangers boss Steven Ger- and the club’s fans, saying he the academy,” he said. Derby have signed a lucra- He earned his first victory in qualifications, will work under coaching staff and the first- rard and Macclesfield manager would “give my all in support of Steve Kaplan and Jason tive new shirt sponsorship deal the Francophone city since 2011 former PSV Eindhoven boss team squad from the start of Sol Campbell. our push for the play-offs”. Levien, co-chairmen of DC on the back of Rooney’s sign- at the tournament which alter- Cocu at Pride Park. January. Gary Neville flopped in a Cocu said Rooney’s experi- United, praised Rooney for his ing, with the income helping to nates annually with Toronto. He was pictured at “I am sure I can make a big short stint with Valencia, his ence would be a huge boost to contribution to the franchise pay for his reported £100,000 The Croatian never faced Heathrow Airport on Tues- contribution and can’t wait to brother Phil is manager of the club as they seek to return -- he has scored 23 times in 43 per-week wages. a break point in his 98-minute day as he arrived back from meet everyone, especially the the England Women’s team to the Premier League for the appearances since he joined Rooney’s return to Eng- win but was able to produce the United States. supporters.” and John Terry is assistant first time since 2008. from Everton on a three-year land comes in the twilight of only two aces from his usually “I am very excited about the Rooney is the eighth mem- to Dean Smith at Aston Villa, “The inspiration and mo- contract last year. a glittering career that estab- reliable serve. opportunity that Derby County ber of England’s Euro 2004 while Paul Scholes had a brief, tivation this can generate is “After speaking to Wayne lished him as an icon for club The straight-sets success have provided me with,” Roon- squad to go into coaching or ill-fated spell as Oldham boss massive for all of our play- and understanding his difficult and country. was welcome for Cilic, who im- proved to 14-11 in 2019. “I didn’t know what to ex- pect,” he said after the first-time meeting with big-serving Klahn. Ferrari need a break, says former technical director Brawn Serie A launch campaign “I’m glad I played the first set really well. In the second he REUTERS “Spa and Monza might be against beoutQ started to play better and was LONDON better for us, but in the end our serving big bombs; it got a lot ambition is to really force things tougher. I’m glad we didn’t go SEBASTIAN Vettel will have to happen, be in control of the into a third set because then you gone a year without a win by race,” he said after Sunday’s never know... I’m happy with the time Formula One regroups Hungarian Grand Prix. this win.” in Belgium at the end of the “Where we are now, we’re Cilic, runner-up in 2017 month, and the Ferrari driver quite far away from that.” at Wimbledon and finalist at will have plenty to chew on over Red Bull’s Max Verstappen the 2018 Australian Open, was the August break. has scored more points from his bothered in the first part of the The German, a four-times last two races than Vettel in four season by a right knee injury. world champion, last won at and is now 25 clear. The seed had to fight his Spa-Francorchamps on Aug. 26 On Sunday, the battle was way to victory in the second-set last year, and this year’s race is between Mercedes and Red tiebreaker after losing a 3-0 lead on Sept 1. Bull, with Vettel finishing more in the decider. Vettel has had longer German driver Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari prepares for the start of the than a minute behind Hamil- Cilic also annulled a Klahn droughts with Ferrari -- the Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit on Sunday. (EPA-EFE) ton, who celebrated his eighth set point which would have Italian team failed to win a race win in 12. forced a deciding set. in 2016 -- but this year has been fourth overall. Brawn said a win for Ferrari Ferrari know they need to Australian Alex de Minaur particularly disappointing be- “The summer break has was important more as a morale improve through the corners to fell 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) to tournament cause they looked so quick in probably come at just the right booster than to press any cham- make the most of their straight Serie A (the Italian football league) has launched a media cam- debutant Dan Evans, send- testing. Instead of challenging time because I’m well aware of pionship aspirations at this line speed. But Vettel, who has paign against piracy ahead of the new league season. Clubs from ing the British winner into a for a first title of any sort in 11 how the pressure can build on stage. The next two high-speed made some costly errors, ad- across the league have posted messages on Social Media to second-round challenge against years, Ferrari have yet to tri- Ferrari when things aren’t go- races at Spa and Monza, Fer- mitted he had also struggled to spread the message that piracy of Serie A matches is killing the defending champion and ATP umph in 2019 and go into the ing well,” said former Ferrari rari’s home circuit with its pas- get on top of the car. game. This comes as beoutQ, a platform based in Saudi Arabia number two Rafael Nadal. second half of the season at risk technical director Ross Brawn, sionate fans, could see a change “It will be a busy break for has stolen major sporting rights from MENA broadcasting holders De Minaur lost serve twice of being overtaken by Red Bull. now Formula One’s managing of fortunes with the car better us. I don’t think anyone’s mind beIN Media Group. Clubs like AC Milan, Juventus, Fiorentina, SS and was unable to profit from Vettel, the highest-placed director for motorsport. suited aerodynamically to the can rest in the two weeks, so Lazio, AS Roma and Inter Milan all shared the message on their 10 aces against his 53rd-ranked Ferrari driver, is 94 points be- “It won’t do any harm to long, fast straights. maybe we come up with some social media channels. Recently FIFA, UEFA, CAF and AFC also opponent who emerged from hind Mercedes’ Lewis Hamil- take a breather and recharge Vettel knows, however, that good ideas for the second half,” condemned the piracy act by beoutQ. qualifying rounds. ton in the championship and the batteries,” added the Briton. more is needed. he suggested. Top two ready for new Premier League title tussle

senal and a wounded Manches- could win the league, includ- Tottenham, meanwhile, Man City hold ter United will all have top-four ing United, who have gone big will begin their first full sea- all the cards but ambitions, at least. on Maguire. son in their new stadium, with In total, more than 1 billion But one thing the Span- manager Manuel Pochettino Liverpool, buoyed pounds has exchanged hands iard does know is that it is desperate for his side to push by their Champions in the transfer window, which likely to be close. on after their run to the Cham- closes on Thursday night. “The difference can be one pions League final. Striker Har- League win, are Manchester United will point ahead, one penalty ahead, ry Kane believes Tottenham hope the 80 million pounds that is the difference, it’s min- can challenge for the title. hungrier than ever they paid Leicester for de- ute,” he said. “Of course people will look as the new season fender Harry Maguire will After a tough pre-season, at Man City and Liverpool af- have the same kind of impact when many of his team came ter the seasons they had to go begins on Friday as Liverpool’s purchase of back late after summer com- and do that again but as we Virgil van Dijk. mitments, Klopp was delight- know in the Premier League DPA Arsenal also splashed the ed with Liverpool’s display at it’s not always that easy,” LONDON cash, spending 72 million Wembley on Sunday. That ef- Kane told reporters. pounds to buy Nicolas Pepe fort bodes well for their hopes “No one knows until past LESS than three months after from Lille while Chelsea lost of winning a first top-flight title Christmas and we’ll go from Manchester City put the seal on Eden Hazard and Tottenham since 1990. there. Liverpool and City are their second straight Premier paid out 54 million pounds for “The character of the going to want to do it again and League title, the race for glory Tangoy Ndembele from Lyon. team is still incredibly good,” it’s down to us, and the rest of begins again this weekend. But for all the spending Klopp said. the teams, to try to win more City, whose 98-point total power of the others - including Liverpool and Manchester City players in action during the FA Community Shield match at the Wembley “We had a difficult pre-sea- games than we did last year.” was one better than Liverpool, Aston Villa, who have forked Stadium in London, recently. (EPA-EFE) son but the boys did what they Villa, Norwich and Shef- are the bookmakers’ favourites out more than 120 million had to do and were affected by field United will all have to become the first side since pounds for 12 players - it is City media anticipating a two-horse transfer window. injury absences. it. We played football games survival uppermost in their Manchester United in 2009 to and Liverpool who look likely to race again. Manager Juergen Klopp Importantly, though, nei- against really good teams and minds; others, especially win for a third straight year. fight it out once more. City spent 63 million made only a couple of minor ther side have lost any of their that didn’t feel too good. It was City and Liverpool, will Liverpool, buoyed by their Their Community Shield pounds on midfielder Rodri moves but will consider Rhian star names and seemingly none very important we all gave our- dream of glory. Champions League victory in encounter, won on penalties by but have lost captain Vincent Brewster and Alex Oxlade- of the hunger. selves and our supporters a sign Liverpool kick things off June, will try to go one better City but dominated in the sec- Kompany while Liverpool Chamberlain as good as new City manager Pep Guar- of the performance (against on Friday evening at home to while Tottenham, Chelsea, Ar- ond half by Liverpool, had UK kept their powder dry in this signings after their long-term diola said any of six teams City). Now let’s carry on.” Norwich. 14 Wednesday, August 7, 2019 Sports

Communities unite in Qatar as one big team for mega show

not let this rapid growth and Entire nation gets behind the region’s development change our val- ues with visitors continuing biggest ever sporting event, the IAAF to receive traditional Arabic hospitality.” Championships Ensuring the traditional Qatari hospitality is show- Doha 2019 which gets under way at cased to the world, the Local Organising Committee has the majestic Khalifa International devised strong links across Stadium in 50 days’ time the community, which when combining the number of school children, along with TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK status throughout Doha after initiatives and partner en- DOHA his visits to summer camps, gagement, will see over malls, coffee shops and iconic 100,000 people in Qatar have GOLD medals are never won locations. played a role in the IAAF alone. Those crowning mo- More selfies will undoubt- World Athletics Champion- ments on the podiums see edly follow at the stadium from ships which still has tickets individuals celebrate their tri- athletics fans travelling thou- available priced from just umphs but that’s just the end sands of miles to witness the QR60. of the story, with many individ- world’s best athletes, but who Now with just 50 days to uals having their own chapters are the people that are helping go until the championships in the journey to success. to put on the Championships? get underway, Sheikha Asma There’s always a team al Thani, Director of Market- behind sporting successes, Stories of key people ing and Communications for whether it’s the coach, the To celebrate the count- the Local Organising Com- sport science and medical down milestone, the Local mittee, is encwouraging more experts or the support from Organising Committee is fo- people to get involved: “This is family members helping to cusing on some of the stories the biggest sporting event that lift the performances of the of those key people helping the region has ever hosted so athlete and help inspire them to deliver the champion- why would people not want to victory. ships from the guidance of to come and watch it or play Inspiration for success is HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad a part? spreading throughout Qatar as al Thani, through to a Chief communities across Doha and Medical Officer who has most Kenyan’s. looking forward to it. I love in Doha is a huge honour and years in Doha,” said Liz, who Strong connection further afield become the team worked at championships The health and safety seeing the progress Qatar is being part of it is a dream come manages the club alongside “We have seen amazing behind-the-scenes to galvanise across the globe, or the people manager added, “We have a making in Sport,” explained true,” said Ooredoo’s Director her husband John Nuttall. efforts across the country a whole country to deliver suc- behind the air conditioning long history in athletics and Ali Hassan al Mansouri who of CSR, Sponsorship and Me- “For sport, Doha has some of from people getting involved, cess at the highly anticipated cooling system at the Khalifa we are expecting our athletes has seen continued growth dia, Moza Khalid al Muhan- the best facilities in the world with is clear from the diverse IAAF World Athletics Champi- International Stadium. to do well at this champion- at the venue since he started nadi. and as a country I love how people shown in the 50 days onships Doha 2019, which gets “It’s a big responsibility ships and we will be there to work there over 30 years ago. “I look forward to showing strong it is in its heritage and countdown. The champion- underway in just 50 days’ time. for the biggest event that has cheer them on and give them The World Athletics Vil- the world what we are capable culture.” ships will see Qatar unite with Qatar is establishing itself come to Qatar and we have our full support. I am a Ken- lage will be one of the biggest of doing, and to creating mem- With meetings for the the whole world, so no matter on the top of the podium for de- a great team of people work- yan community leader and fan zones to come to Qatar, ories that will last a lifetime. Championships taking place where you are from there is a livering sporting events, with ing at the stadium who are therefore being the ‘mouth- with a global feel offering cui- Qatar has a spirit of generos- on evenings, rather than split strong connection with your tens of thousands of individu- experts in so many areas,” piece’ of the community in sine from across the world, ity along with an eagerness to sessions, it allows the thou- own culture and everybody als playing key roles which will explained Myloreen Millanes the planning and execution along with live entertainment show what we’ve accomplished sands international guests can help make sure that the ensure the whole world takes who moved to Qatar three of the event to ensure all Ken- getting underway each after- in our beautiful country.” and media to experience the world knows how great of a notice of the country which is years ago from the Philip- yans here will have their rep- noon, with different commu- heritage and culture of the country Qatar is with so much showing warmth to welcome pines. resentation.” nity groups giving high energy Touching Generosity country which is something to offer.” the world this September. Whilst the senior and performances to add to the A large expat community that means a lot to Qatari pilot Fans can purchase tickets From volunteers dedicat- operational figures ensure Feelgood vibes excitement before the compe- in Qatar has witnessed first- Captain Khalid Issa al Hama- for the competition online, ing their time to the cham- a smooth procedure for the The multicultural feelgood tition even starts. hand that generosity, includ- di who will be flying fans to with the easy online pro- pionships, through to major 2,000 athletes, ensuring the vibes will be echoed around With residents from over ing former world champion Qatar this September: “As a cess found via https://iaaf- Qatar-based businesses and best environment for the the stadium during the com- 80 different countries call- Liz McColgan who holds an pilot, what I love most about worldathleticschamps.com/ community leaders; everybody highest performance, com- petition, but fans will also get ing Qatar their home, a real iconic sporting status in Qa- Qatar is that from up in the doha2019/ whilst a number of is looking to get involved in the munity leaders are also ensur- a taste of different communi- effort has been made to tar, thanks to her well estab- sky I have seen the country mobile ticketing stations can ten-day championships which ing a memorable event, such ties before even entering the unite everybody, whether lished Doha Athletic Club quickly develop in just a short be found throughout malls in will begin on September 27. as John O’Shea Ngurugwe, a Khalifa International Sta- it’s through schools or spon- which sees sporting hopefuls time but at the same time we Doha. All of the latest news Nobody wants to miss out Kenyan who has lived in Qa- dium, thanks to the vibrant sorship activations in Oore- of all ages train under her have remained true to our can be found by social me- on the action which has al- tar for ten years and keen to World Athletics Village. doo Stores or through Qatar guidance. country’s traditions and her- dia, where fans can hare their ready seen over 10,000 selfies drum up support at the cham- “This will be the biggest Airways initiatives. “I love the kids that I itage. Many of the new build- athletics stories using the of- taken with Falah the Falcon pionships: “I am extremely event we have held here. Our “Having the IAAF World coach as I have met many dif- ings are a reflection of our cul- ficial social media channels @ mascot who has a celebrity passionate about sport, as are team is really excited and Athletics Championships here ferent nationalities in my 6 ture and history. We have also IAAFDoha2019

World Beach Games preps meeting held Injured Aussie Olympic champion hurdler Anderson to miss second Pearson retires over injuries

Ashes Test AFP next year for me to be able to SYDNEY continue at the level that I ex- AFP pect of myself, and also what LONDON AUSTRALIA’S reigning world- the country expects of me champion hurdler Sally Pear- when I go to the Olympics.” JAMES Anderson has been son announced her surprise Despite the injury set- ruled out of the second Ashes retirement on Tuesday, as backs, Pearson’s announce- Test, with England uncertain persistent injuries sank her ment was unexpected after when he will be fit to return af- dream of regaining the Olym- she reaffirmed a month ago ter injuring his right calf. pic title in Tokyo next year. that she was on track to re- England’s record wicket- Pearson, 32, the Olympic Australian Olympian Sally turn to competition at the taker broke down after just gold-medallist in 2012 and a Pearson while announcing her Doha Worlds in September. four overs in the series opener two-time world champion over retirement in Sydney, Australia, In addition to her Olympic at Edgbaston and did not bowl 100 metres hurdles, said after on Tuesday. (EPA-EFE) win in London, Pearson’s sto- again as Australia romped to a years of injuries her body “is ried career included golds at 251-run victory. just not up to it”. don Olympics in 2012, Pearson the 2011 and 2017 world cham- Scans have confirmed “After 16 years of being on said the problems were “just pionships and the 2010 and he has no chance of taking the Australian team, it’s time ongoing and ongoing”. 2014 . part in next week’s game to hang up the spikes,” Pearson “Every time I want to go She is the reigning Olym- at Lord’s, the second of the told a press conference in Syd- fast, the body doesn’t want to. pic and world championship five-match series, with as- ney. Recounting a litany of in- So, I don’t think I could take record-holder in the 100m sessment taking place “on an juries which have plagued her any more injuries,” she said. event, and a former IAAF ongoing basis”. since she won gold at the Lon- “I have huge doubts for the Female Athlete of the Year. Anderson’s absence is a huge blow for England, whose deflating defeat in Birming- ham came just three weeks after they won the World Cup. Abujbara to compete in world rowing After pulling up injured on the first morning in Birming- Qatar’s talented Tala Abujbara ham, Anderson, 37, was re- will participate in the World stricted to two batting cameos Rowing Championships, to be at number 11. held in Linz-Ottensheim, Austria The veteran, who has from August 25 to September The Local Organising Committee of the ANOC World Beach Games 2019 held a preparatory meeting in taken 575 Test wickets, 1. She is expecting a strong Doha on Tuesday. QOC Secretary-General Jassim Rashid al Buenain chaired the meeting and discussed had not played competitive performance after completing varoius issues related with the upcoming event. On the sidelines of the meeting, a workshop was also cricket for a month leading an intensive training programme organised on operational readiness and risk management to create awareness among the sports event into the match after injur- in Italy. Rowers from about 55 management personnel. The ianaugural ANOC World Beach Games are scheduled to take place in Qatar ing the same calf playing for countries are likely to contest in from October 12 to 16. Lancashire. the championship.