Sports Friday, October 2, 2020 13 Qatar Arabian Trophy races at St. Cloud today ahead of grand Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe weekend Tribune News Network The young ladies’ race, Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and Doha scheduled at 2.58pm Qatar the Qatar Arabian World Cup Time, has eight entries includ- on the second day. The Qatar Arabian Trophy ing Al Shaqab Racing’s Alawsj, The entry list for the races to be run at St. Cloud in Alkedri and Jalela. 2,000m fillies’ race includes Paris on Friday will serve as a As part of Qatar Racing Sheikh Mohamed’s Artemis prelude to the Qatar Prix de and Equestrian Club’s (QREC) and Min’ha, Al Shaqab Rac- l’Arc de Triomphe, which will vision to promote Qatar as ing’s Ajaweed, Almajdah, include ten Group 1 races, to a leader in the pure Arabian Meethag, Ryme Al Cham and be held on October 3 and 4. breed, the weekend involves Um Taj, Sheail bin Khalifa Al For the start, two associ- other two races for Purebred Kuwari’s Lady Princess, win- ated Arabian races — The Arabians at ParisLongchamp ner of the Qatar Arabian Tro- Qatar Arabian Trophy des —the Qatar Arabian Trophy phy des Pouliches (Gr1 PA) Poulains (Gr1 PA) for three- des Juments (Gr1 PA) for four- last year, and Mohamed bin year-old colts and the Qatar year-old fi llies on Saturday Fahad Al Attiyah’s Miss Boum Arabian Trophy des Poulich- and Qatar Arabian World Cup Al Maury. es (Gr1 PA) for three-year-old (Gr1 PA) on Sunday. Qatar Arabian World Cup fillies, both run over 2,000m The Qatar Prix de l’Arc (Gr1 PA) will be run over — will be held at St. Cloud on de Triomphe weekend – a 2,000m as well, but for four- October 2. continuation of Qatar’s spon- year-old and older horses. There are 13 colts in the sorship since 2008 – will be The entry list is studded with entry list of the boys’ races staged with precautionary and world-class stars, includ- (to be run at 3.32pm Qatar preventive measures to ensure ing Sheikh Abdullah’s Tayf, Time), including His Highness the safety of everyone at Paris- Sheikh Mohamed’s Ebraz, Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Lonchamp, and will be broad- the Doha Triple Crown Al Thani’s Abbes and Sir Mon- cast worldwide on a larger champion who will return lau, His Highness Sheikh Mo- scale this year. to defend his title, and Al hamed bin Khalifa Al Thani’s The 2020 renewal of the Shaqab Racing’s Khataab, Alsaher and Asiak, Al Shaqab Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triom- Snan and Zalej Al Cham. Racing’s Alhafar and Embera- phe weekend will see 17 races, Ebraz would be gunning tor, and Abdullah bin Fahad Al including ten Group 1 races on for a repeat of his stunning HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani’s Sir Monlau, a 3-year-old Purebred Arabian, made a winning debut in the Prix Quitaine – a highly Attiyah’s Munir Du Soleil. the cards, featuring the Qatar victory from last year. regarded maiden for Purebred Arabians – in Toulouse, France, earlier this June. (Pic: Robert Polin) ‘Aspetar Sports Medicine Collection’ provides unique insight into the world of sports medicine I have never taken Tribune News Network cocaine in my life Doha and will fight to clear my name. Aspetar, the leading or- thopaedic and sports medi- Oisin Murphy cine hospital, delighted to announce the launching of ‘Aspetar Sports Medicine Col- lection’, a special edition book created by the Aspetar Sports Champion jockey Medicine Journal, “Aspetar”. This unique two-volume book brings around 200 arti- Oisin Murphy tests cles which were written by more than 300 authors and carefully Prof Dr Nebojsa Popovic. Khalid Ali Al Mawlawi. selected by the Editor-in-Chief, positive for cocaine Prof Dr Nebojsa Popovic, and awareness, locally, regionally prominent scientists and re- tions and clubs. ing sports science, sports med- his co-editors. Volume 1 focus- and internationally around its searchers from various parts of Prof Dr Nebojsa Popovic icine, sports surgery, sports AFP es on topics in sports science, world-class facilities, cutting- the world, in addition to shar- said, “This Collection would rehabilitation and sports radi- London The 25-year-old British medicine of sport, and exercise edge technologies and break- ing the experiences that the not have been possible with- ology, written by international champion flat jockey & lifestyle medicine, whilst Vol- through research. This helps hospital has with the medical out so many enthusiastic indi- experts in their field. Irish jockey Oisin Murphy denies taking the drug ume 2 addresses subjects rel- to realise its mission of becom- community , which aligns with viduals sharing their expertise, Launched in April 2012, has vowed to “fight to clear my and is awaiting the result evant to injuries of the upper ing a global leader in the fields Aspetar’s vision to be a leader time and passion in supporting the Aspetar Sports Medicine name” after testing positive of a B sample following and lower extremity. of sports medicine, orthopae- in sports medicine in the re- the multidisciplinary, global Journal is a scientific maga- for cocaine at a race meeting With more than 1,400 dic surgery and rehabilitation. gion and around the world”. education, that benefits Qatar zine published by Aspetar in France. the test in July. pages, ‘Aspetar Sports Medi- Commenting on the publi- As a part of Aspetar’s com- and the rest of the world. For hospital, where athletes are The 25-year-old British cine Collection’ aims to help cation, Khalid Ali Al Mawlawi, mitment to free knowledge that reason we have a moral provided with the highest pos- champion flat jockey denies shared with France Galop and its readers, whether they are Chief Administrative Officer of sharing, the book will not be obligation to announce in sible medical treatment for taking the drug and is awaiting he awaits the results of France medical professionals, coaches Aspetar said: “This collection available for sale. Instead, the coming weeks, the way in sports-related injuries in a the result of a B sample follow- Galop’s analysis of his “B” or students, improve their un- contributes to the Aspetar’s ef- 1000 hard copy will be gifted to which this collection will be state-of-the-art facility, staffed ing the test in July. sample,” the statement said. derstanding of sports medicine forts of spreading knowledge authors, relevant institutions accessible, free of charge, to by some of the world’s leading Murphy, on course to re- Murphy, who is Qatar Rac- to make better-informed deci- amongst healthcare practi- and distinguished individuals all those protecting the health sports medicine practitioners tain his title, reportedly faces a ing’s top jockey, said: “I have sions in assisting the athletes. tioners, students, and athletes in Qatar and around the world. of the athletes. All together we and researchers. six-month ban if he is found to never taken cocaine in my life Through its new publica- locally and Globally. Several It will also be distributed to re- have to be ready for the FIFA In how to get a free hard have taken cocaine. and will fight to clear my name. tion, Aspetar aims to appeal topics have been raised in this nowned organisations world- World Cup in Qatar 2022.” copy of this book please fol- A statement issued by the “I want to thank those who to a wide range of readers issue by publishing more than wide, such as: International Aspetar journal present a low Aspetar official commu- Professional Jockeys Associa- are supporting me and in the interested in the sports and 200 scientific articles through Olympic Committee (IOC) and multidisciplinary approach to nication channels in the up- tion (PJA) on Thursday said meantime I want to keep rid- medical fields and to build the participation of the most FIFA, and other sports federa- athlete care with topics includ- coming weeks. Murphy was selected for urine ing winners and focus on my testing at Chantilly racecourse career.” in France on July 19. A British Horseracing Au- On August 19 he was in- thority spokesman said: “We Kosgei, Ruth to formed by France Galop, the have been made aware that governing body of the sport in there is an ongoing anti-dop- use controversial the country, that his “A” sam- ing matter in France in rela- Rohit roars to IPL milestone as ple was positive for metabo- tion to Oisin Murphy which is shoes in London lites of cocaine. currently the subject of further The PJA said that on the analytical investigation. Marathon same day, Oisin organised for “We will continue to liaise Mumbai Indians beat KXIP an independent laboratory to with the Professional Jockeys AFP undertake hair sampling, which Association and France Galop London top-scorer for his team. returned a negative result. and assess any new informa- Star batsman becomes third For MI, Jasprit Bumrah (2/18), Rahul “These results have been tion as it becomes available.” Kenyan duo Brigid Kosgei Chahar (2/26) and James Pattinson (2/28) and Ruth Chepngetich will use player to reach 5,000 runs captured two wickets each. controversial shoes worn by Scores: Mumbai Indians: 191 for 4 in 20 Eliud Kipchoge in the London in Indian Premier League overs (Rohit Sharma 70; Sheldon Cottrell Marathon on Sunday. 1/20) beat Kings XI Punjab: 143 for 8 Pakistan women’s cricket Kenya’s Kipchoge broke the Agencies (Nicholas Pooran 44; Jasprit Bumrah 2/18) two-hour barrier in an unofficial Abu Dhabi by 48 runs. team hires Bermudian coach event in Vienna last October when he wore the platform Mumbai Indians’ skipper Rohit Sharma AFP Alphafly Next% shoes. celebrated an Indian Premier League (IPL) Karachi While the shoes allowed milestone as he led his side to a 48-run win by World Athletics’ regulations, over Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) on Thursday. The Pakistan women’s cricket they are estimated to improve Put in to bat, Rohit smashed a 45-ball team on Thursday hired a for- running economy by up to 70 at the top, while Kieron Pollard (47 not mer Bermudian international eight per cent. out) and Hardik Pandya (30 not out) pro- player as its next coach. Kipchoge’s record led to vided the late charge as MI posted a chal- David Hemp, who current- calls for the Nike shoes to be lenging 191 for 4. ly lives in Australia, has for the banned, but women’s marathon In the process, Rohit reached his IPL past five years coached cricket David Hemp is the new Pakistan world record holder Kosgei is milestone of scoring 5,000 runs in the teams in the country’s Wom- women’s cricket team coach. adamant the runner makes Twenty20 tournament. He becomes the en’s Big Bash League and is a the difference rather than the third batsman after India’s Suresh Raina former captain of Bermuda’s Hemp will become the footwear. and Virat Kohli to achieve the feat. national side and Glamorgan second foreign coach to work Asked which shoes she The Munbai Indians bowlers then County Cricket Club in Wales. with the team, replacing New would be wearing in the her came out guns blazing to ensure Rohit’s “David brings with him a Zealander Mark Coles, who London Marathon title defence, big moment ended with a comprehen- wealth of experience and knowl- stepped down from his role 2019 champion Kosgei said: sive win for the defending and four-times edge, more importantly around last year citing family reasons. “The ones Kipchoge will use. IPL champions. women’s cricket development, Hemp represented Bermu- “You know the shoes could Chasing the total, KXIP scored 143 for which is extremely critical to our da in 22 One-Day Internation- not run. It is someone who can 8 in 20 overs. Nicholas Pooran (44) was the strategy,” Urooj Mumtaz, head als from 2006 to 2009, scor- run, it’s not the shoes, it does of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s ing 641 runs with a century not depend on the shoes.” women’s wing, said. and four half-centuries.