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English FA Chief Executive Martin Glenn resigns PAGE 13 CRICKET TEST MATCH INDIA VS AUSTRALIA Big support to 48-team World Cup in 2022, says Infantino The final decision on the number of participating teams will be taken in March 2019 IKOLI VICTOR DOHA We have spoken with the Qatari authorities. We will FIFA President see and we gathered the has said that the 2022 World Cup opinions of members of dif- in Qatar could be a 48-team for- ferent federations. So far the mat with the majority of federa- tion heads at the Executive Football majority of them are in Summit supporting an expansion favour of 48 teams in the from the usual 32-team tourna- 2022 because it gives more ment. teams a chance to qualify The FIFA boss has been in Doha from each continent since Tuesday with more than 70 FIFA member associations from Whether it is feasible or not five confederations for three sum- is a different question. Is it mit meetings. It was the second feasible to do it only in time that Qatar has hosted such summits after the two held in Feb- Qatar? Difficult probably. Is ruary 2017. it feasible to have a few Infantino said that there was games played in neighbour- already a precedent of team expan- ing countries? Maybe this is sion for the quadrennial mega event, an option adding that the decision to increase the number of France 1998 World Cup participating teams from 24 to 80 games.” 32 teams was taken four years in ad- Since the launch by FIFA Presi- vance. dent Gianni Infantino in Paris in Speaking at a press conference in November 2016, the summits have Doha on Thursday, Infantino said: become a vital exchange platform to “We have spoken with the Qatari discuss strategic football matters and authorities. We will see and we gath- share best practices between mem- ered the opinions of members of dif- ber associations’ executives in an ferent federations. So far the major- open and constructive atmosphere. ity of them are in favour of 48 teams Key topics on the agenda for the third in the 2022 because it gives more edition of the FIFA Executive Foot- teams a chance to qualify from each ball Summits are the future of FIFA’s continent.” competitions, the FIFA Forward 2.0 “In Asia we have four teams programme, women’s football and qualifying already and that will be video assistant referees (VARs). increased to eight teams. In Africa, FIFA President Gianni Infantino holds a press conference after the Executive Football Summit in Doha on Thursday. (HANSON K JOSEPH) “It is of the utmost importance five to ten teams qualifying for it can for FIFA to foster a continuous make a big difference.” bouring countries”. Maybe this is an he added. games in Saudi Arabia will be made World Cup are expected to start in dialogue with all our member asso- On the feasibility and prospects option. “Again if it is possible, why not. between the FIFA and Qatar. the summer of 2019. ciations to better understand their of the tournament being shared with “I am not naive enough not to If it is not, we would still have a fan- “We will take the decision togeth- On the prospect of increasing needs and learn from their very di- neighbouring Gulf countries, some know and read the news and what’s tastic World Cup of 32 teams,” Infan- er as partners. We take ourselves and the number of 28 days for the Qatar verse experiences. Through the FIFA of whom have blockaded Qatar since going on. But we are in football not tino said. our decisions much too seriously. We World Cup, if it is eventually moved Executive Football Summits, we can June 2017, Infantino said: “Whether in politics. The FIFA chief reiterated that are not talking about anything dan- to 48 teams, Infantino said: “When tackle global football matters while it is feasible or not is a different ques- “Sometimes in football dreams the decision on the number of teams gerous. We are talking about some- I said we are looking at the feasibil- considering the local issues facing tion. Is it feasible to do it only in Qa- can come true, and Qatar has been would be taken in March. But he thing nice.” ity, it also means we could increase those running football in the mem- tar? Difficult probably. It is feasible clear on this topic and that’s the main conceded it would not be a simple The FIFA chief added that the the number of days for the World ber associations around the world,” to have a few games played in neigh- reason why we should look into it,” decision as the final decision to play preliminary rounds for the 2022 Cup, meaning from 64 matches to said Infantino.

Quick read Qatar & Sudan soccer WORLD CUP 2022 T-SHIRT FOR INFANTINO presidents meet TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ing. DOHA Bilateral relations, ways to strengthen and develop them QATAR Football Association further, were on the agenda (QFA) President Sheikh Hamad of the meeting. The two presi- bin Khalifa bin Ahmed al Thani dents also discussed matters of and Sudan Football Association mutual interest and agreed to President Kamal Shaddad met promote cooperation in the fu- at QFA’s headquarters and held ture to further develop football talks about developing the sport in the two countries. in both the countries and in- The Sudan Football Asso- creasing the cooperation further. ciation president highlighted The Sudanese football chief the importance of reinforcing is among 66 heads of federa- the relationship by sharing ex- tions across the continents who perience and expertise. The two have come to attend the three- also stressed on promoting co- day FIFA Executive Football operation in the future so that Novak Djokovic (left) and Simona Halep have been named the 2018 Summit in Doha. football can improve in both ITF world champions by the international sport governing body. Sudan Football Association the nations. Secretary-General Hassan Abu Shaddad expressed appre- Djokovic, Halep named 2018 ITF world Gabal, Executive Director of ciation to the QFA president for champions the Strategic and Institutional the important role the QFA has Development Office of QFA, been playing in development of LONDON Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep were on Thursday Mushtaq al Waeli, and Execu- football. He also added that his named as the 2018 ITF world champions by the governing body of tive Director of the QFA Presi- visit would further reinforce the global . dent’s Office, Ali Daoud, were long-standing and strong rela- QFA President Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed al Thani presents a Qatar 2022 World Cup souvenir World number one Djokovic receives the honour from the Inter- also present during the meet- tions between the two countries. T-shirt to FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Doha on Thursday. national Tennis Federation for the sixth time, while it is the first year that Romania’s top-ranked Halep has been recognised. “I am very honoured to be named ITF world champion again,” said Serbia’s Djokovic, who stormed back to the top of the rankings after injury, winning Wimbledon and the US Open. Sanchez picks 27 players for four friendlies “I am particularly proud of this achievement after all that I’ve been through physically this year, but part of me always believed I could make it back to the top. It is very satisfying to join Pete Sam- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Kyrgezstan and Algeria on 25 mid Ismael, Hassan al Haydos pras by winning my sixth award.” DOHA and 27. and Akram Afif (Al Sadd), Bas- Halep also enjoyed success in 2018, claiming her The Spaniard will announce sam Hisham al Rawi, Sultan al maiden major title at Roland Garros and reaching the final at the QATAR coach Felix Sanchez has his final roster for Asia’s big- Barik, Asim Madbo, Mohammed Australian Open. announced the squad for the fi- gest tournament following the Mousa, Kareem Boudiaf, Ali Afif “It’s a great honour to be named as ITF world champion for nal preparatory stage ahead of friendly against Iran on Decem- and Al Moaz Ali (Al Duhail), the first time,” she said. “I had an incredible year, winning my the 2019 Asian Cup, set to take ber 31. Yousuf Hassan (goalkeeper), Ab- first Grand Slam at Roland Garros and finishing the year as world place next January in the United Last month, Qatar defeated dul Aziz Hatem and Ahmad Alaa number one.” Arab Emirates. 1-0 before sharing a (Al Gharafa) Abdul Karim Salim US pair Mike Bryan and Jack Sock won the men’s doubles Sanchez will test his squad 1-1 draw with Iceland. al Ali (Al Sailiya), Mohammed award while the women’s doubles world champions are Barbora in four tune-up friendlies before Alaa (Al Rayyan), Ahmed Fathi Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova. facing Lebanon in Qatar’s open- The squad: (Al Arabi), Ali Awad and Jas- The ITF uses an objective system that considers all results ing game in Group E on January Saad al Sheeb (goalkeeper), sim al Hail (Qatar), Mohammed during the year but gives special weight to the Grand Slam tourna- 9. Pedro Miguel, Salem al Hajri, Bakri (goalkeeper, Al Khor) and ments and two ITF international team competitions, the Al Anabi will take on Jordan Tarek Salman, Abdul Karim Yazan Naiem and Abdulrahman and Fed Cup. Qatar coach Felix Sanchez on December 23, before playing Hassan, Boualem Khoukhi, Ha- Fathi (Al Ahli). Sports Friday, December 14, 2018 13

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English Football Association Chief Executive Glenn resigns seal supremacy: Butcher LONDON The Chief Executive of the English Football Associa- tion, Martin Glenn, has resigned and will leave his role in May of next year, the FA announced on Thursday. Ashwin, Rohit ruled out of the second Test due to injury; Vihari, Jadeja likely to replace them Glenn, a former director at Leicester City, was appointed in March 2015 and oversaw the men’s senior team’s rise from a poor Euro 2016 campaign to a run to the World Cup semi- finals this year in Russia. “On behalf of the Board of the FA, I would like to thank Martin for building and leading a senior management team that has transformed our organisation,” FA chairman Greg Clarke said in a statement. “His integrity, commitment, energy and passion for football has underpinned the improvements on and off the pitch. The resulting commercial success has funded hugely significant change in the women’s game, St George’s Park (development centre), the FA Cup and the national teams.” Glenn’s tenure also included World Cup title wins for the men’s under-17 and under-20 teams, and a 40 percent increase in FA revenues. However, he was unable to push through the sale of Wemb- ley Stadium to Fulham chairman and U.S. businessman Shahid Khan, who pulled out of a 600 million pound ($760 million) bid in October. “I will leave feeling proud of the success of the perfor- mance of all the England teams,” Glenn said. “I am confident that we have established, in St. George’s Park, a world class centre which will ensure that the teams will continue to build on their current successes. “I hope that the FA will be able to build on this by accelerat- Ravichandran Ashwin has ing the breakthrough of English qualified players into the first been ruled out of the teams.” second Test match India’s Rohit Sharma (centre) is congratulated by captain Virat Kohli after catching Australia’s Usman Khawaja during the first Test cricket match at the Adelaide Oval recently. (AFP)

REUTERS body is that they can win away for broadcaster Sony Pictures toss would be crucial with the have been ruled out of the sec- MUMBAI from home,” Butcher, 46, told Networks, thinks there is no Perth Stadium head grounds- ond match, the India cricket Reuters in an interview. doubt of the impact that loss man Brett Sipthorpe keen to board (BCCI) said on Thurs- A Test series victory over Aus- “They had a chance to do it has had on Australia’s batting. produce a fast, bouncy wicket. day. tralia would remove any doubt in South Africa, couldn’t man- “It’s not going to be a cake- Rohit jarred his lower back about India’s status as the best age it. The scoreline in Eng- Batting woes walk. India might win the while fielding during India’s side in the world but it is un- land perhaps was a little bit “They got four very, very series but it’s not going to be victory in the series-opener at likely to be a cakewalk, accord- flattering to England but still good bowlers in their side. It’s easy,” Butcher added. Adelaide Oval and is undergo- ing to former England opener they lost 4-1. a fabulous bowling attack but “The toss on Friday is go- ing treatment, while Ashwin, Mark Butcher. “They still have to get that at the moment they are strug- ing to be hugely important. who took 6-149 in the first test, Virat Kohli’s side have not monkey off their back of not gling with batting,” Butcher On this pitch they have never is unavailable due to a left-sid- lost a home series since late being able to win away from said. played a Test match before. ed abdominal strain. 2012 but have struggled out- home, outside of the subconti- “You put in Steve Smith “I have seen in the one-day Young opener Prithvi side the sub-continent, beaten nent. This would be absolutely and David Warner in that internationals there’s lot of Shaw, who missed the first 2-1 in South Africa and 4-1 in huge and they will be undis- team and they are a bloody pace and lot of bounce. Test after injuring his ankle England this year alone. putedly the best side in the good side again. “Both quick bowling at- while fielding during a tour The four-Test series in world if they do it.” “But certainly this team tacks will enjoy bowling on it. match in Sydney is also con- FA chief executive Martin Glenn Australia will be the last Winning a Test series in at the moment isn’t a patch One thing is for sure, it’s going tinuing his recovery. chance in 2018 for India to Australia is still among the on the teams I have played to be a fabulous series. India named a 13-man match their formidable home toughest tasks in cricket and against in the 90s and the “India are a very, very good squad for the match, with Ha- Top swimmers challenging FINA to form with success abroad and India have returned empty- early 2000s. That’s the way it side. They do, indeed, stand numa Vihari coming back in gather at London summit show why they are the world’s handed from their previous is sometimes. their best chance of winning in for Rohit to beef up the middle top-ranked side in the longest 11 attempts over the last 70 “You take Kohli and Pujara Australia ever. order and left-arm spin bowler LONDON Some of the world’s top swimmers will gather at format of the game. years, winning just five out of out of the Indian side, they “But there will be a back- Ravindra Jadeja replacing a brainstorming summit in London next week hosted by the The touring side have al- 44 Tests Down Under. They are not going to find things lash in Perth and if the pitch Ashwin. International Swimming League (ISL), which is looking to chal- ready taken a firm step to- will, however, fancy their quite so easy.” The second test turns up to be a fruity one, The fast-bowling trio of lenge world governing body FINA’s control over international wards what would be their chances of breaking the duck begins on Friday at the new whoever scores the most runs Ishant Sharma, Mohammed competitions. first series triumph in Austral- against an Australian team yet Perth Stadium, which has a in the first innings will prob- Shami and Jasprit Bumrah ISL, who will host the two-day event from December 18- ia by winning the opening Test to recover from a ball-tamper- drop-in pitch and succeeded ably win the game again.” remains available, which 19, are proposing to organise events outside the control of in Adelaide by 31 runs. ing scandal that led to bans for the WACA as the city’s pre- could be significant if, as ex- FINA and pay higher prize money than the governing body. “India are already the former captain Steve Smith, mier venue for internationals. Rohit, Ashwin injured pected, the drop-in wicket ISL said the aim of the event is to provide athletes with number one side in the world opener David Warner and Butcher, who was twice Meanwhile, Indian bats- at the new venue lives up to “the tools to build a brighter future for their sport”, starting and the one thing that they batsman Cameron Bancroft. a losing Ashes tourist during man Rohit Sharma and spin- Perth’s heritage as a paradise with the creation of a global Swimmers’ Association. still have to prove to every- Butcher, who is a panellist his 71-Test career, said the ner Ravichandran Ashwin for pacemen. Led by Ukrainian energy tycoon Konstantin Grigorishin, ISL is in a dispute with FINA after an ISL event that was set to be held in Turin this month was cancelled. The Italian federation FIN said FINA declared the event as “non-approved” and threatened sanctions against the partici- Ahmed urges team to play Rose in hot pursuit pating athletes. The governing body had said in November that the Turin meeting did not meet its rules requirements. ‘without fear’ in South Africa at storm-hit AFP Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq in Indonesian Masters Lanka gets Lewis in coaching revamp KARACHI the line-up. for World Cup Now without the two stal- PAKISTAN skipper Sarfraz warts, Pakistan will look to AFP Lightning halted play just COLOMBO Jonathan Lewis was on Thursday named Sri Lanka’s Ahmed on Thursday urged Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq to JAKARTA before 4.00pm local time new batting coach, with the former England player to be tasked his fellow teammates to play help guide the squad. (0900 GMT), meaning 62 with preparing the national team for next year’s World Cup. “without fear” during their “We need big innings from JUSTIN Rose was hot on the players including England’s His appointment by Sri Lanka Cricket comes just days after tour of South Africa -- a coun- both Azhar and Shafiq and heels of the leaders at the In- Rose -- the defending cham- Australia’s Steve Rixon was brought on as fielding coach. try where they have won only they are capable of doing that, donesian Masters on Thurs- pion -- will have to finish their Lewis, 43, was head coach of the Durham County Cricket two Tests during their past five so if we put good totals on day despite having his open- first rounds on Friday. Club before accepting the post. tours. board we have a good bowling ing round curtailed by a severe Co-leader Catlin notched He played 13 ODIs for England and one Test, the latter The Pakistani side is en attack to win the match,” said thunderstorm that forced play up seven birdies and one bo- against Sri Lanka in 2006 in which he scored 27 runs. route to South Africa to play Pakistan skipper Sarfrajz Ahmed Sarfraz, who also singled out to be abandoned. gey in his completed round. Lewis will join Rixon, 64, later this month for Sri Lanka’s three Tests, five one-day inter- recalled paceman Mohammad Former US Open cham- “The only bogey I made tour of New Zealand, where the visitors will play two Tests, nationals and three Twenty20 seaming pitches so anyone Amir as key to any success. pion Rose, who needs a top-15 was on the fourth hole where three ODIs and one Twenty20 match. internationals, with the first who plays without fear and “Amir is back after a good finish in Jakarta to reclaim the the putt lipped out from about They are also scheduled for two Tests in Australia from Test starting in Centurion on with a big heart will succeed,” performance at the domestic number one spot in the world three feet,” Catlin said. January 24. December 26. Sarfraz told AFP. level so we hope he gets us key golf rankings, fired four bird- “But I’m obviously happy Sri Lanka Cricket chief executive Ashley de Silva said both Pakistan head into the se- Pakistan’s two wins out of wickets in Tests,” said Sarfraz ies and an eagle before his with a 66 on a difficult golf Lewis and Rixon will coach the national team until the end of ries after losing 2-1 to New 12 Tests in South Africa came of Amir, who was dropped round was cut short after 14 course.” the World Cup, which wraps up in July 2019. Zealand in the United Arab in 1998 and 2007, having lost from the series against Aus- holes. Sungho Lee, whose best Sri Lanka have struggled for form recently, losing the home Emirates last week. In the nine with just one draw. tralia and New Zealand due to At five-under-par he was result this season was a tied- ODI and Test series to England, and have been plagued by wake of the tough loss, Sarfraz On their last tour in 2013, poor form. just one shot behind US golfer 14th finish in Taipei, bagged crisis off-field. said he still had high hopes of Pakistan were routed 3-0 and Pakistan open the tour John Catlin and South Korea’s eight birdies for his share of Bowling coach Nuwan Zoysa was suspended by the Inter- earning a good result against bowled out for their lowest with a three-day game against Sungho Lee, who both set the the lead. national Cricket Council in October after he was accused of the Proteas. Test score of 49 in the first Cricket South Africa Invita- early pace at the Asian Tour’s “I putted well and hit all match-fixing and other “corrupt conduct”. “Conditions in South Afri- Test in Johannesburg, with tion XI at Benoni from De- season-ending event with my tee shots very well,” Lee ca are tough with bouncy and both senior batsmen Younis cember 19. opening rounds of 66. said. Zayid, Virgili qualify for doubles final at Qatar F5 tennis Qatar F4 singles champion Oliveira, sixth RESULTS seed Tak Khunn Wang enter semi-finals SINGLES (QUARTER-FINALS) Alexandar LAZAROV (BUL) beat Aslan KARATSEV (RUS) [5] 7-5 5-7 6-3 Tak Khunn WANG (FRA) [6] beat Michail PERVOLARAKIS (GRE) 6-4 6-1 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK After firing two aces and Jaume PLA MALFEITO (ESP) beat Adelchi VIRGILI DOHA getting a 3-1 crucial lead, they (ITA) 6-4 6-3 were locked 3-3. But after five- Goncalo OLIVEIRA (POR) [2] beat Antoine BELLIER QATAR’S Mubarak Shannan each, they collected five points (SUI) 6-4 6-2 Zayid came up with a fantas- in a row to book their final Doubles (semi-finals) tic performance along side against top seeds Goncalo Ol- Goncalo OLIVEIRA (POR) / Bernardo SARAIVA (POR) his Italian partner Michail iveira and Bernardo Saraiva of [1] beat Michail PERVOLARAKIS (GRE) / Matic SPEC (SLO) 6-3 6-2 Adelchi as the two entered Portugal. Adelchi VIRGILI (ITA) / Mubarak Shannan ZAYID the Qatar F5 Futures Tennis Oliveira and Saraiva were (QAT) beat Jesper DE JONG (NED) / Bart VAN DEN Tournament doubles final on in strong form as they knocked BERG (NED) 5-7 6-4 [10-5] Thursday. out Michail Pervolarakis and Both Zayid and Adelchi Matic Spec by 6-3, 6-2. This is came back from a set down their second final in a row in feito with a win over Adelchi. and needed the tie-break set Doha. However, fifth seed Aslan Kar- before they pulled off a superb Earlier, Qatar F4 singles atsev, who was runner-up to 5-7, 6-4 (10-5) victory against champion Oliveira and sixth Oliveira last week, was elimi- Dutch Jesper de Jong and Bart seed Tak Khunn Wang of nated by Bulgarian Alexandar van den Berg at the Khalifa In- France advanced to the semi- Second seed Goncalo Oliveira serves during his quarter-final match at Lazarov in three intense sets. ternational Tennis and Squash finals with easy victories. So the Qatar F5 Futures Tennis Tournament in Doha on Thursday. Lazarov won the two-hour, Complex. did Spaniard Jaume Pla Mal- Qatar’s Mubarak Shannan Zayid in action. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) 57-minute match 7-5, 5-7, 6-3. 14 Friday, December 14, 2018 ENTERTAINMENT ADVENTURE IN THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS SAIL, SWIM AND EXPLORE FOR A GREAT VACATION

BY HILLARY RICHARD Centuries ago, the British Virgin Islands were a pirate haven. Since The Moorings’ sailing itin- infamous Willy T, a schooner-turned- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE eraries are customizable, prices vary. bar in the middle of the bay. This local Now it sparks memories of childhood games, rhymes and Trips can be tailored based on budget. dive bar at sea is notorious for egging on ORTOLA, British Virgin Islands (You can play with dates and options on its patrons’ drunken antics, a favorite — It was like something out of an folklore. All of the legendary antiheroes came through these www.moorings.com, or call a vacation being diving off the top deck — with or action movie. Silently and with a islands. Blackbeard, Captain Norman and Captain Kidd regu- planner at 800-416-0820.) The average without clothes. T sense of urgency I didn’t yet un- cost for a six-person crewed yacht in the Every day was a surprise of sorts, derstand, I jumped off a dinghy larly attacked cargo ships traveling through Sir Francis Drake British Virgin Islands last summer was since the captain could go along with and swam through cold waves up to the $2,300 a person, including all meals, our whims and allow us to live in beach, squeezed through narrow open- Channel in the 18th century. drinks and activities, but excluding tips. the moment. If I asked what kind of ings between granite boulders, waded In December, a similar trip for four peo- sea creatures were in the water, the across shallow pools, ducked into caves ple (plus two crew) starts at $2,900 a answer was inevitably: “Jump in and and gingerly descended a series of person. find out!” When I wanted to explore makeshift ladders, many of the drift- Besides the obvious draw of luxury an island, I was dropped off on one wood steps lost to the surrounding sea and relaxation, the real advantage to end and picked up on the other. Each a long time ago. chartering a high-end catamaran was day could be packed full of activities or There, as the early morning sun the access it allowed to the BVIs’ hid- be a study in relaxation — or a mix of streamed through openings in the cave, den gems. All of the elements necessary both. I listened to the rarest sound on the is- for unforgettable vacation memories One morning, after breakfast in Sol- land of Virgin Gorda: silence. My two seemed to be built right in — adventure, dier Bay, we sailed out to moor near a friends and I, along with our captain- pleasant surprises, lack of crowds, good small archipelago of towering pinnacles turned-tour-guide, had achieved the food and drinks, fun, flexibility — with called the Indians, where I dove into a impossible. We had “the Baths” all to minimal effort, thanks to our knowl- world full of colorful, inquisitive fish ourselves. edgeable crew. (We visited before the that swarmed around me. I spent the The Baths are the geological wonder islands took a beating last fall from afternoon at Deadman’s Bay, a stretch of the British Virgin Islands. Towering hurricanes Irma and Maria, but tour- of perfect white sand on Peter Island, granite boulders join together to form ism officials estimate 70 percent of the relaxing with a book on shore. a cavelike network, allowing sunbeams territory’s accommodations are back in My last adventure was getting to the to illuminate the crystal clear swimming business, and well-known properties airport, typically my least favorite part pools below in an ethereal, time-sus- such as Rosewood Little Dix Bay, Bitter of any trip. At Marina Cay (basically the pending way. End and Biras Creek are on track to re- nautical equivalent of an airport park- The serenity didn’t last long, as open in 2019.) ing lot), sculptures, bonfire pits and art- strangers’ voices off in the distance While the screensaver-worthy scen- work popped up through the sand and started to echo through the chambers. ery and beautiful weather are enough of into the surf. After arriving at a dock on “We have to go — now,” urged Mar- a draw, the islands offered a chance to a luggage-packed dinghy, I walked along tin Street, our captain. “They’re com- get in touch with our adventurous sides, the beach past the remnants of the re- ing.” which felt like an appropriate nod to the cent Full Moon Party, a raucous beach Centuries ago, the British Virgin Is- islands’ pirate past. bash celebrating this periodic lunar lands were a pirate haven. British and While moored at the restaurant and event. Spanish ships full of supplies and treas- bar Pirates Bight, I took a dinghy to Nor- Luggage in tow, I strolled the short ures followed the trade winds that blew man Island, said to be the inspiration distance toward the terminal, making over from Europe. The islands’ sheltered It wasn’t pirates Captain Street was the smell of caramelized French toast for Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure sure to take it all in one last time — the bays served as hiding spots, making afraid to confront along the Baths, but wafted from the kitchen. It was one of Island.” A short hike in sandals brought barefooted beach bums at the bar, the them ideal for ambushing unsuspecting rather another wave of invad- many moments over a long me to the top of a hill, with 360-degree island dogs, the yachts and sailboats — ships and squirreling away treasure. ing outsiders: tour groups. weekend when I felt espe- views of azure waters and isolated reefs. before arriving at the departures area These days, simply looking at a map As these tourists advanced, cially lucky to be exploring Back near the catamaran, my friend with salt on my skin, sand on my of the area sparks memories of child- we made our way back to the Caribbean from my se- and I jumped off the boat with snorkel feet and memories of a great hood games, rhymes and folklore. All of the deck of the catamaran Travel cluded perch. masks in hand, on a mission to find out few days spent at sea. the legendary antiheroes came through my friends and I had rented We sailed around the what treasures those reefs held. We these islands — many named after pi- from the yacht charter com- BVIs, setting our own sched- were the only two people in a sea full rates who died here. Blackbeard, Cap- pany The Moorings. uule,l eating and drinking well, and of creatures. We spent the afternoon tain Norman and Captain Kidd regularly From our vessel anchored getting away from the crowds. We’d floating aimlessly, surrounded by angel- attacked cargo ships traveling through off the beach, I watched giant tour discovered one of the Caribbean’s best-kept fish, rainbow parrotfish, damselfish and Sir Francis Drake Channel in the 18th groups spill onto the sand, killing time secrets: You can charter an all-inclusive, tangs. century. Blackbeard famously aban- while they waited patiently to squeeze five-, privately crewed boat for roughly Later that night, after an impres- doned 15 of his men on a small island in one by one as other tours simultane- the same cost per person as a midrange sive dinner by our chef, Katie Gar- near Deadman’s Bay, stranding each ously tried to exit. I sat at the boat’s out- cruise (where additional tours, special rison, we opted for a different with only a bottle of rum for sustenance. door dining table, drinking coffee and dining fees and drink packages can easily type of adventure and drying off as add up). boarded the

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LORI ZANTESON the quality of HDL (“good”) choles- ing peanuts is associated with lower Tufts University and a researcher TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE terol when following a traditional rates of mortality. Americans who involved in this study. cholesterol-lowering diet. In a consumed peanuts regularly over a 4. Pistachios. Calorie-counters E dietitians hear this ques- small study, researchers at Penn- five-year period were less likely to rejoice because each pistachio tion a lot: “What’s the sylvania State University found that die of any cause compared to peo- weighs in at only 3 calories. Plus, healthiest type of nut?” replacing a banana muffin daily ple who rarely ate peanuts. when you eat shell-in pistachios, WWell, just like with other with 1 1/2 ounces of almonds led 3. Pecans. The only major tree cracking the shell slows down the food groups, there is no to a greater amount of the largest nut that is indigenous to America snacking process, and the shells single nut that reigns supreme. HDL particles. HDL particles work is the pecan. This powerful nut is serve as a visual reminder of how Each type has a unique array of nu- by ferrying cholesterol packedp with flavonoids, much you have eaten which may as- trients and phytochemicals. Here, from the blood vessels a family of phytonu- sist with portion control. The green EN summarizes what you can gain out of the body. Larger trients also found in nut is bursting with lutein and when you reach for nuts. HDL-cholesterol parti- fruits, vegetables and zeaxanthin, two relatives of beta- In general, when part of an cles mean more of the freshly brewed tea. In carotene. These two phytonutrients overall healthy diet, eating nuts is bad stuff can be carried Health a small study of adults make their way to both the brain linked to lower rates of Type 2 dia- away. with excess abdomi- and the macula of the eye, where betes, healthier cholesterol and tri- 2. Peanuts. As part naln fat, eating about they appear to protect against cog- glyceride levels, a smaller waist cir- of the legume family, 1/4/ cup of pecans daily for nitive decline and age-related mac- cumference, better blood pressure the peanut is not a true nut. Yet we four weeks improved insulin sen- ular degeneration. levels, less insulin resistance, and often group it as a nut because its sitivity and other markers of Type 5. Walnuts. According to a study among women than men,” says plains Daniel W. Rosenberg, Ph.D., more. Read on to learn more about nutrient profile is more similar to a 2 diabetes and heart disease. The of about 34,000 American adults, Lenore Arab, professor emerita HealthNet Inc., chair in Cancer five of the most common types of tree nut than to other legumes, like mechanism of action isn’t clear, but walnuts might cut the risk of devel- of medicine at the David Geffen Biology and professor of medicine nuts. chickpeas and lentils. Affordability the benefit may come from pecans’ oping Type 2 diabetes by half com- School of Medicine at UCLA and the at the University of Connecticut 1. Almonds. Score one for the is one of the peanut’s major strong phytonutrients or from replacing pared to those who don’t eat nuts. primary investigator of this study. School of Medicine. They serve up heart. Not only does eating al- suits, however lower price doesn’t foods with less healthful saturated “For each handful -- increase Other research suggests that fiber, vitamin E, omega-3 fatty ac- monds in place of less nutritious mean fewer health benefits. Re- fats with pecans’ healthful unsatu- in walnut intake, the prevalence of walnuts are good for the gut. ids, and health-shielding phytonu- foods lower LDL (“bad”) choles- search in JAMA Internal Medicine rated fats, explains Diane L. Mc- diabetes dropped 47 percent. The “Walnuts contain a complex ar- trients such as ellagitannins, mela- terol, but it also appears to improve shows that, just like other nuts, eat- Kay, Ph.D., nutrition scientist at effect appears to be more potent ray of healthy constituents,” ex- tonin and polyphenols, he adds. Friday, December 14, 2018 15 KIDS CORNER

CLAIRE MCCARTHY, M.D. TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Children are smaller, so their “dose” of

HAT do a can of corn, a take-out any given chemical ends up being higher. pizza, a reusable water bottle, a They put their hands in their mouths more bright green yogurt, and an inflata- Wble pool toy have in common? They than adults do, so they are likely to ingest all contain food additives or chem- icals that can be dangerous for children. more. Their bodies are still developing, so Over the last few decades, the number of chemicals added to foods and other prod- they can be more at risk of harm — and ucts has skyrocketed. We have created all sorts of plastics that are used in innumer- they are young, so the chemicals have able ways. We add preservatives to foods to more time to do more damage. (PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK) keep them fresh. We add chemicals to foods to make them look more appealing. We have made food packaging to keep food fresh. We add chemicals to lotions and beauty prod- ucts to make them feel, look, and smell nice; the list goes on and on of the ways we have invented and used chemicals. We did all of it for what seemed like good reasons at the time, but we are learn- ing that many of those chemicals can cause real harm. In a policy statement entitled Food Ad- ditives and Child Health, the American Academy of Pediatrics warns about these harms — and points out that they often are worse for children. Children are smaller, so their “dose” of any given chemical ends up being higher. They put their hands in their mouths more than adults do, so they are likely to ingest more. Their bodies are still developing, so they can be more at risk of harm — and they are young, so the chemi- cals have more time to do more damage. Common food additives and chemicals In particular, the policy statement warns about: BISPHENOLS, SUCH AS BPA They can act like the hormone estro- gen and interfere with puberty and fertility. Bisphenols can also increase body fat, and cause problems with the immune system and nervous system. They are found in the lining of food and soda cans, plastics with the number 3 or 7, and cash register re- ceipts, among other places. They used to be PHTHALATES harmful PERCHLORATE toSo what children is a parent to do about food And here are a few more ideas: found in plastic baby bottles and sippy cups; These can also act like hormones, inter- This chemical also interferes with thy- additives and chemicals? zCut back on canned foods and beverages while this has been banned, older bottles fering with male genital development, and roid function, and can disrupt early brain These chemicals are truly everywhere, in general. and cups may still contain them. can increase the risk of obesity and car- development. It’s found in some dry food and impossible to avoid completely. Here is zCut back on fast food and processed diovascular disease. They are ubiquitous, packaging — it’s used to decrease static elec- what the AAP suggests: foods. found not just in plastic packaging, garden tricity — and sometimes in drinking water. Buy and serve more fresh or frozen zRead labels. Get to know what is in the hoses, and inflatable toys, but also in things —Artificial food colors. These have fruits and vegetables, and fewer processed products you use. like nail polish, hairsprays, lotions, and fra- been found to increase symptoms in chil- meats, especially during pregnancy. zLook for lotions, soaps, and other prod- grances. dren who have attention deficit hyperac- z Since heat can cause plastics to leak ucts that are made naturally — and are tivity disorder, or ADHD. They are found BPA and phthalates into food, avoid mi- fragrance-free. PERFLUOROALKYL CHEMICALS (PFCS) in all sorts of food products, but especially crowaving food or beverages in plastic zConsider making your own home clean- They can lead to low-birthweight ba- those marketed for children. containers. Also: wash plastics by hand ing products. You’d be amazed what a bies, as well as problems with the rather than putting them in the dish- little baking soda or vinegar can do. immune system, the thyroid, NITRATES AND NITRITES washer. The idea isn’t to get paranoid (although and fertility. They are com- These can interfere with the thyroid, as zUse more glass and stainless steel in- that’s an understandable feeling); the idea is monly found in grease-proof well as with the blood’s ability to deliver stead of plastic. to get informed — and to make some simple paper, cardboard packaging, oxygen to the body. They can also increase zAvoid plastics with the numbers 3, 6, changes that can go a long way toward keep- and commercial household the risk of certain cancers. They are used to and 7 on them. ing children and their families healthier. products such as water-repel- preserve food and enhance its color. They zWash hands thoroughly before and after lent fabric and nonstick pans, are commonly found in processed foods, es- touching food, and clean all fruits and (Claire McCarthy, M.D., is faculty among other places. pecially meats. vegetables well. editor at Harvard Health Publishing.)

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QATAR FLAG RELAY 2018 Sheikha Moza takes part in ‘Flag Relay’ at QF

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK nation by athletes, students and bution to nurturing a strong, students who jogged through QF DOHA members of the public, with Ed- healthy, active and engaged so- partner university Weill Cornell ucation City forming part of the ciety in Qatar through its com- Medicine – Qatar (WCM-Q). HER Highness Sheikha Moza relay route. munity development initiatives Outside WCM-Q, the emblem bint Nasser, chairperson of Qatar The stage of the Flag Relay and programmes. of Qatar was received by HE Foundation (QF), on Thursday that unfolded at QF concluded After arriving at Education Sheikha Hind, who carried the participated in the ‘Flag Relay’ at with HH Sheikha Moza receiv- City, the flag was received by a flag to Qatar National Library. Education City. ing the Qatari flag at Education student from Qatar Academy It was then passed to national The event was also attended City’s Oxygen Park. Doha, part of QF’s Pre-Universi- cycling team member Abdallah by HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad QF’s involvement in the Flag ty Education, and then travelled al Juaidi, who, together with a al Thani, vice-chairperson and Relay, which covered a distance by hand and on horseback to QF group of cyclists, rode the flag to CEO of Qatar Foundation, and of about 380 kilometres across HQ, where it was received by the entrance of Oxygen Park. HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Doha and, in addition to mark- Machaille al Naimi, president of Participants in the Educa- Thani, president of Qatar Olym- ing Qatar National Day, also Community Development at QF. tion City stage of the Flag Relay pic Committee (QOC). served as a celebration of Qa- Having been carried through contributed to national efforts to The sport-themed event saw tar’s sporting achievements, QF HQ by Naimi, the flag was strengthen the pride, unity, and the Qatari flag carried across the reflected its continued contri- taken forward by Education City solidarity of Qatar’s community.

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, joined a country-wide display of national pride and unity at Oxygen Park yesterday, by participat- ing in the ‘Flag Relay’ hosted by the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) to celebrate Qatar National Day. Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation, and His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, were also present. (TNN)

QOC holds cycle relay event to break world record Sheikh Joaan takes part in QOC Flag Relay TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Sheikha Asma said, “These an injury forced him to take a DOHA types of events get the com- break, said: “Anyone can par- munity to try things that they ticipate in the event; anyone QATAR Olympic Commit- have never tried before. It also who can ride. You can see the tee (QOC), in association with gets them to work together as workers too are registering for Msheireb Properties – a sub- a team because as we changed it.” sidiary of Qatar Foundation, our brand to Team Qatar, we Earlier, Guinness Book of hosted a cycle relay event at the believe that teamwork is very Records official representative Msheireb Downtown Doha. important in building a com- and adjudicator Seyda Subasi The cycle relay, part of the munity.” Gemici from United Kingdom Qatar Flag Relay, witnessed The cycle relay, part of the Qatar Flag Relay, witnessed many cycling Maryam al Jassim, PR provided information about many cycling enthusiasts con- enthusiasts converge at the Al Kahraba Street in a bid to etch their Manager at Msheireb Proper- the rules and regulations for verge at the Al Kahraba Street names in the Guinness Book of Records. ties, said: “This is the first time the cycle relay race. in a bid to etch their names in Msheireb is participating in “I am here to witness the the Guinness Book of Records. rector of Marketing and Com- portunity to have people from this and we are so excited to be official Guinness World Record The task was to surpass munications at QOC, said: “The the community and Qatar’s part of it. All the employees are attempt for the most people in China’s record of ‘maximum idea of having the world record athletes to work together as a waiting for the Qatari flag to a bicycle relay. In order to qual- number of participants in a bi- event in Doha is very important team to break to world record come.” ify for this record attempt, the cycle relay race’, 307 cyclists set to us. It is an opportunity to get for us.” Seby Staley DaSilva, an ex- international guidelines of the in 2016. people from the community to Speaking about building patriate from India, who was Guinness World Records have Sheikha Asma al Thani, di- try this sport. It is also an op- a brand around Team Qatar, a professional cyclist before to be followed,” said Seyda. Qatar Museums raises flag high Over 500 schoolchildren raise the flag for Qatar

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK flag from Margarita Zuniga, DOHA Historian Officer Qatar Chap- ter, handing it over to Dutch QATAR Museums (QM) took professional footballer Wes- part in the nationwide Flag ley Sneijder, who currently Relay 2018, which aims to plays for Al-Gharafa, as part inspire pride and unity, and of the ceremony. to inspire the people of Qatar Commenting on QM’s to celebrate this year’s Qatar participation, Namla said, National Day (QND). “It’s a tremendous honour to Athletes, ambassadors be part of the Flag Relay 2018 and diplomats, schoolchil- and share this experience dren and other participating with everyone in Qatar. Qatar organisations across Qatar Museums embraces the spirit joined to mark the occasion. of unity and diversity, some- Beside the iconic Museum thing that is seen across our of Islamic Art, CEO Ahmad institutions and supports our Musa al Namla received the programming.” Sheikh Joaan attends National Day celebrations at Katara

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK plimentary services such as free DOHA water and refreshments, club car shuttle services and assis- AS Qatar National Day’s cele- tance for the people with special brations continue at Katara with needs. different patriotic festivities Vintage cars caught the eyes every day, Katara on Thursday of visitors who enjoyed taking received HE Sheikh Joaan bin photographs with them as some Hamad al Thani, Qatar Olympic were of very rare preserved Committee (QOC) President, to models. A shuttle train took take part in the Flag Relay at the the visitors in frequent tours Katara esplanade. around the festival arena where The third day of Katara visitors, especially the children, National Day celebrations wit- enjoyed an extraordinary expe- nessed more visits as the Qatari rience full of joy and fun. flag arrived at Katara where Katara also conducted sev- Katara General Manager Dr eral lectures and activities to Khalid bin Ibrahim al Sulaiti raise awareness among people received the flag and paraded on many issues and fields with along with other officials. the contribution of govern- The Amiri Air Force dis- war planes to expose visitors chance to people to have a clos- Visitors also watched sional air paramedics and some activities. mental and non-governmental played models of some of their to their abilities and to give a er look at the planes. breathtaking shows of profes- other military entertainment Katara offered visitors com- organisations.