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Madagascar edge Congo on penalties WIMBLEDON to keep AFCON dream run alive PAGE 14 THE CHAMPIONSHIPS Qatar Prix Jean Prat a huge success at Deauville in France

Abdulmalik crowns winners; Too Darn Hot storms home in Gr 1 Prix

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AS part of the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club’s (QREC) strategy to enhance Qatar’s presence at the world’s top racing events, the Qatar Prix Jean Prat was run at Deauville in France on Sunday. The 2019 renewal of the Group 1 race, reserved for three-year-olds over 1,400 metres, was the feature event of the fully-sponsored eight- race day. QREC Board Mem- Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC) Board Member Ahmad Mohammed al Abdulmalik presented the ber Ahmad Mohammed al Jockey Lanfranco Fettori guides Too Darn Hot to victory in the Qatar Prix Jean Prat race at Deauville (France). trophies to the Qatar Prix Jean Prat winners at Deauville in France on Sunday. Abdulmalik was present at the meeting and presented the amount in hand. It was the Prix Jean Prat at Deauville, Far Above wins listed rick-Joseph (PJ) McDonald thinking of him in terms of man mare Joplin won the sec- trophies to the winners. colt’s first win since taking France on Sunday. Qatar Prix Kistena said: “He’s a very good horse being a miler. However, he’s a ond listed race. the Dewhurst Stakes (Gr1) as Frankie Dettori lauded The day included two listed and has so much speed. The sprinter through and through. Although she appeared Too Darn Hot returns to 7 a juvenile. It also marked the Too Darn Hot’s perfomance. races and the James Tate-sad- initial pace wasn’t strong He still has a lot to prove in very late on the scene, she was furlongs with stylish win colt’s return to 1,400 metres, “He has a lot of speed”, dled Far Above was the winner enough for him. However, terms of becoming a Gr 1 class able to snatch victory from Too Darn Hot was the hot fa- having been tried over longer he said. of the first of them; namely once he got going, I knew I was performer, but he is on the Silvery Mist and open her ac- vourite in the Qatar Prix Jean trips when his stamina was “He really picked up pace Qatar Prix Kistena. It is his going to win. right track and exudes qual- count at Listed level in the Qa- Prat. And the Lord Lloyd Web- found wanting. when asked to quicken. I think third win in his four career “I don’t think he should ity. I hope that he continues to tar Prix de la Calonne – Fonds ber-owned and John Gosden- Following Enable’s vic- that he will stay a mile on a flat starts and his first listed suc- step back in trip – and I’m of remain fit and well”. Européen de l’Élevage. trained winner barely broke tory in the Gr 1 Coral Eclipse track. We will mull matters cess so far. Al Shaqab Racing’s the opinion that he (would The winner was held up sweat. Given a very good ride at Sandown, UK, on Sat- over with John Gosden, but Duhail was the runner-up un- be better off) stepping up in Joplin wins listed Qatar for as long as possible by Lan- by Lanfranco Dettori, the colt urday, the duo – Gosden- I’m of the opinion that a race der jockey Vincent Cheminaud grade when the tempo will be Prix De La Calonne - Fonds franco Dettori before going for stormed home in the final Dettori made a quick-double such as the Prix Jacques Le for trainer A. Fabre. stronger. It wasn’t that long Européen de l’Élevage a gap in the final 400 metres 400 metres and won with any fire by landing the Gr 1 Qatar Marois would suit.” The winning jockey, Pat- ago that when we were still The D. Fechner-saddled Ger- and landing the title.

WIMBLEDON Gritty Gauff faces Overdrive Racing’s Attiyah holds first toughest challenge as Halep awaits after short Silk Way opening stage

MERICAN teenager Cori is the same.” Eight-times ‘Coco’ Gauff has captured Wimbledon champion Roger the hearts of fans with Federer also took notice of the Aher dream run to Wim- youngster’s mentality in her bledon’s fourth round but a debut Grand Slam. stern examination awaits in “I was terrible at 15, couldn’t the form of seventh seed Si- be on a court for longer than mona Halep on Monday. an hour-and-a-half. I would The 15-year-old’s popular- walk away,” Federer said. “She ity has soared off the charts in seems developed, she’s mov- a memorable week at the All ing great. It’s one of her great England Club, with organisers strengths. And her mind, which also recognising her potential is not usually the case when you to grab attention and giving look at younger players.” her a Centre Court match-up Halep’s baseline play could in the third round. prove difficult for Gauff to Gauff did not disappoint, overcome as some of her fore- saving two match points to hand returns have been pun- beat Polona Hercog 3-6 7-6(7) ished in the first week, while 7-5, and similarities with com- the Romanian’s backhand is a patriot Jennifer Capriati, who force to be reckoned with. broke into the top 10 at the age Halep said she had never of 14, became harder to ignore. watched the teenager play be- Although Capriati strug- fore and had expected Hercog to Qatar’s ace rallyist Nasser Saleh al Attiyah crosses the start line of the 2019 Silk Way Rally in the city of Irkutsk in Siberia, Russia, on Sunday. gled with fame at a young age, go through but Gauff has already Gauff appears to have both done her homework on the 2018 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK that it was such a short stage feet firmly planted on the French Open champion. BAIKALSK (RUSSIA) pushed the Dutchman down ground, drawing praise from “I watch her a lot,” Gauff to 23rd overall, but he will be 23-times Grand Slam winner said. While Martina Hingis OVERDRIVE Racing held first looking to leap back into the Serena Williams who has been and Monica Seles won Grand and third positions after the top five on the first of the long- impressed by her maturity. Slams at the age of 16, the opening stage of the 2019 Silk er stages on Monday. “I would be wrong to... level-headed Gauff has paid Way Rally between the East- The event got underway on give her advice. She’s doing little attention to suggestions ern Siberian city of Irkutsk Saturday afternoon with the great,” Williams said. “There that she is the next big thing in and the nearby town of Bai- ceremonial start ceremony in are some 15-year-olds, like women’s tennis. kalsk on Sunday. Speransky Square in the cen- me, who wouldn’t know what “I don’t really believe in The opening day offered tre of Irkutsk. to do at Wimbledon. fate and destiny... you can a short competitive section of Tomorrow (Monday), “Then you have Coco... change your own world,” 50.87km in a day’s route of teams will tackle a selective (who is) on a different level. she said. 255.53km on a track through section of 212.02km in a She’s totally capable and “I take it just one tourna- the Russian ‘Taiga’ forest. day’s route of 413.63km be- ready. Not every 15-year-old ment at a time.” (REUTERS) Competitors then stayed tween the town of Baikalsk in the small industrial town Nasser al Attiyah (centre) and co-driver Matthieu Baumel (2nd left) at the start of the Silk Way Rally. and Ulan-Ude in Russia be- of Baikalsk, which was only fore the route crosses the founded in 1961 with the ahead over the coming nine frontier into neighbouring opening of a paper mill at 2019 SILK WAY RALLY days and Saudi Arabia’s Ya- Mongolia on Tuesday. nearby Lake Baikal. The town POSITIONS AFTER SS1 zeed al Rajhi and German Located in Eastern Sibe- is situated in the Slyudyansky 1. Nasser Saleh al Attiyah (QAT)/Matthieu Baumel (FRA) Toyota Hilux Overdrive 29min 24sec navigator Dirk von Zitzewitz ria, Ulan-Ude is the capital district of the Irkutsk Oblast. 2. Jerome Pelichet (FRA)/Pascal Larroque (FRA) Optimus 31min 56sec settled into third place just 37 city of the Republic of Bury- Qatar’s Nasser Saleh al 3. Yazeed al Rajhi (SAU)/Dirk von Zitzewitz (DEU) Toyota Hilux Overdrive 32min 33sec seconds behind Pelichet. atia and is located 100km 4. Wang Xiang (CHN)/Yang Tao (CHN) Volkswagen Tarek 32min 51sec Attiyah and his French co- 5. Yungang Zi (CHN)/Zengrong Wang (CHN) Hanwei SMG Buggy 33min 43sec Dutchman Erik van Loon southeast of Lake Baikal on driver Matthieu Baumel 6. Matthieu Serradori (FRA)/Fabian Lurquin (BEL) Century CR6 34min 00sec teamed up with Frenchman the confluence of the Uda and carded a time of 29min 24sec 23. Erik Van Loon (NLD)/Sebastien Delaunay (FRA) Toyota Hilux Overdrive 37min 43sec Sebastien Delaunay for the Selenga rivers. Cori Gauff of the U.S. and Britain’s Jay Clarke during their first round on the opening timed test to first time in the third Toyota The event finishes in Dun- mixed doubles match against Sweden’s Robert Lindstedt and Latvia’s carve out a slender advan- Frenchman Jerome Pelichet. ing any mistakes with such a Hilux and lost a few minutes huang, China, on Tuesday, Jelena Ostapenko at Wimbledon on Saturday. (REUTERS) tage of 2min 32sec over the It was a case of not mak- long and daunting challenge to their leading rivals. The fact July 16. 14 Monday, July 8, 2019 Sports USA eves all the way, lift Cup again AFCON games severely damaged by ‘beoutQ’ piracy

HE Confédération Af- which is causing severe dam- ricaine de Football age to the rights of CAF and (CAF) has witnessed all rights granted by con- a new major hacking tracts to its official broad- Toperation committed cast partners, and first and by the pirate television plat- foremost beIN Sports and form called “beoutQ”, which the Egyptian host television its flagship competition is of the Competition, consid- victim, the final tournament ering the territorial zone on of the Total Africa Cup of which the pirate broadcasts Nations organized in Egypt of beoutQ are focusing. from 21 June to 19 July The broadcasting rights 2019. granted by CAF on an ex- Television broadcasts of clusive basis to its official all 36 matches in the group broadcast partners are phase were fraudulently di- matched by important fi- verted and made available nancial contributions that on beoutQ, with the support ensure the financing and of the satellite provider Ar- development of African The USA team celebrates after winning the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 final against The Netherlands in Lyon, France, on Sunday.(EPA-EFE) absat. Arabsat has refused to football competitions and its obey the requests for taking member associations. down the illegal transmis- CAF strongly condemns Rapinoe bags Player of the Tournament award as USA become only second nation to defend title sions. the acts of piracy commit- Only beIN Sports has a ted by BeoutQ that directly DPA spot on the hour, and Lavelle’s It is ridiculous.” scare, but their main weapon minute penalty to move level contract from CAF to broad- threaten the ambitions of BERLIN run and pinpoint shot on 69 The US had scored in was balls down the channels for with Morgan on six goals at cast, on an exclusive basis valorization, influence and minutes settled matters. the first 12 minutes of every the speedy Lineth Beerensteyn the top of the scoring charts. and with the right to sub- development of the African THE United States retained This World Cup has been previous game at this World to chase. They have the same number of license, the matches of the football and CAF. their Women’s World Cup title widely acclaimed as the best Cup. But the Dutch, in their However, they failed to cre- assists, but Rapinoe takes the Total Africa Cup of Nations, Therefore, CAF urges after Megan Rapinoe’s pen- women’s tournament ever in first ever World Cup final, ate clear-cut chances to excite Golden Boot because of fewer EGYPT 2019 on the coun- BeoutQ to put an end to alty and a fine finish from Rose terms of performances and restricted them in a cagey the sea of orange-clad fans in minutes played. tries of North Africa and these piracy acts. CAF also Lavelle sealed a 2-0 win over global interest. The final opening quarter. the stands. It was soon 2-0 when Middle East, in particular, intends, in compliance with European champions the Neth- lacked sparkle, but favour- Julie Ertz then had the first Ertz headed just wide at the Lavelle lit up Lyon with a superb while the Egyptian channel its statutory missions, to erlands on Sunday. ites the US still emerged as big chance following a corner start of the second period as solo run, shimmy and shot. Time Sport Channel, as the join the steps taken by the In a packed stadium in deserved winners. but her rasping shot was well the US continued to dominate, The US missed further host television of the Com- main rights holders harmed Lyon, the US secured their re- “This is just an amazing parried by Sari van Veenendaal. if not quite producing some of chances as the Dutch left gaps in petition, is authorized by (including FIFA, UEFA, cord-extending fourth triumph group of players but an even The Netherlands goalkeep- the flowing football they have defence in a bid to get back into CAF to broadcast the games AFC, Liga, overall and became only the better group of people,” US er then diverted Alex Morgan’s showcased in France. the game. But they never really by free terrestrial television and ) and to take second nation after Germany to coach Jill Ellis told Fox TV. flick onto the post and expertly Morgan then tumbled in the came close and the US eased to throughout the territory of all necessary measures and successfully defend the trophy. “This is unbelievable. I have saved the US forward’s stinging box after a clumsy challenge by another famous victory. Egypt. actions against entities that Captain Rapinoe, who re- no words.” effort soon after as the US in- Stefanie van der Gragt. The ref- Forward Rapinoe said pre- beoutQ is broadcast commit, or are complicit in turned to the starting line-up Player of the match and creased the pressure. eree was called to the monitor viously she would refuse to go to throughout the Middle East the commission of, these pi- after a hamstring problem ruled the tournament Rapinoe Barcelona winger Lieke by the video assistant and then a White House reception in pro- and North Africa, and is also racy acts, including proceed- her out of the semi-final win added: “It’s surreal, I don’t Martens was declared fit for awarded the spot-kick. test at President Donald Trump available across the world, ings. (CAFONLINE.COM) over England, netted from the know how to feel right now. the Netherlands after an injury Rapinoe converted the 61st if the US retained their title. Spain’s Rahm seals Irish Madagascar edge Congo on penalties, stay alive Open title on final day AFP re- “This decision comes as a REUTERS first two days. I couldn’t hole ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT placed the injured Jonathan moral responsibility although LAHINCH the putts,” Rahm said. Bolingi in the lone change to the the Football Association did “The weekend was the AFRICA Cup of Nations debu- DR Congo side that trounced not neglect its duties towards SPAIN’S Jon Rahm clinched complete opposite, putts roll- tants Madagascar kept their re- Zimbabwe 4-0, with captain the national squad and of- his second Irish Open title ing in from everywhere. I felt markable run going on Sunday describing fered complete financial and with an impressive final round really confident and I knew I with a penalty shootout victory their qualification as a “miracle” moral support to it,” Abu of 62 to seal a two-shot victory could do something. I knew I over the Democratic Republic of following two opening losses. Reida said. on Sunday. had to do it to have a chance. Congo after a 2-2 draw to secure Madagascan President He added that all the tech- Rahm started the fourth “I kept looking at the lead- a place in the quarter-finals. Andry Rajoelina chartered a nical team of the Pharaohs have day at the Lahinch Golf Club erboard and looking up and Ibrahim Amada’s wonder 480-seater plane to take fans been fired for “disappointing” five shots behind overnight after 10 I’m like, ‘okay, let’s strike put Madagascar ahead to Egypt. Egyptian football fans. leader Robert Rock but eight get a good run’. And that ea- just nine minutes in at Alex- Egypt, the most successful birdies and an eagle on the gle on 12 just got me going.” andria Stadium but DR Congo Egyptian FA head quits, team in Nations Cup history, 12th hole catapulted him to England’s Andy Sullivan and responded swiftly as China- sacks coach after Cup exit suffered a stunning 1-0 defeat the top of the leaderboard. Austria’s Bernd Wiesberger, based forward Cedric Bakambu Madagascar’s players celebrate their Round of 16 win over DR Congo The head of the Egyptian Foot- by South Africa on Saturday in His fourth-round score of who were both tied for fifth headed home his third goal in at the Alexandria Stadium in Egypt on Sunday. (AFP) ball Association (EFA), Hany a round-of-16 clash at Cairo In- 62, which took him to 16 un- after the third round, finished two matches. Abu Reida, resigned hours af- ternational Stadium. der for the tournament, also second. Madagascar captain Faneva nick Bolasie both blazed over pension forced Madagascar ter the Pharaohs’ elimination South Africa’s Thembinkosi tied his lowest European Tour Rock had a day to forget Andriatsima nodded the Indian for DR Congo in the shootout coach Nicolas Dupuis to alter from the African Nations Cup Lorch stunned thousands of round and was a huge turna- after his -breaking 60 Ocean islanders back ahead as Madagascar prevailed 4-2 his line-up for the first time in under way in Egypt, the fed- home fans into silence with his round in form after he carded on Saturday, finishing tied for with a quarter-hour remaining with their reward a meeting the tournament with Rayan eration said on Sunday. 85th minute goal. The Phar- 67, 71 and 64 in the opening fourth with compatriot Eddie only for to with four-time winners Ghana Raveloson deputising in mid- He also invited all members aohs, who have claimed the title three rounds. Pepperell and Spain’s Rafa Ca- haul DR Congo level at a corner or 2004 champions Tunisia for field for a team that shocked of the EFA board to resign and a record seven times, had been “My game was in great brera Bello, with a par score in in the final minute. a place in the semi-finals. Nigeria 2-0 to advance as group sacked the coaching team led by one of the hot favourites to win form, it just didn’t show the the final round. and Yan- Marco Ilaimaharitra’s sus- winners. Mexican Javier Aguirre. the tournament. Messi blasts Copa America ‘corruption’ after red card

AFP the center-back shepherded SAO PAULO the ball out of play. CONMEBOL slams Messi’s claims A furious Medel responded ARGENTINA’S Lionel Messi could be in hot water after the South LIONEL Messi hit out at “cor- by chest-bumping Messi twice Corruption and the American football federation vehemently defended itself over his ruption and the referees” at in an incident that probably referees are claims of “corruption” during the Copa America. the Copa America after he was merited no more than a single preventing people The five-times World Player of the Year was already upset by the harshly sent off as Argentina yellow card for the Chilean. refereeing in the semifinal loss to hosts Brazil and after boycotting secured third place with a 2-1 Incredibly, Paraguayan from enjoying the the medal ceremony on Saturday, he said: “We shouldn’t take part victory over Chile on Saturday. referee Mario Diaz de Vivar football and they’re in this corruption.” In a niggly and fractious showed the two captains the ruining it a bit. South American federation CONMEBOL hit back with a statement match, five-time Ballon d’Or red card. saying: “In football sometimes you win and sometimes you lose winner Messi and Chile cap- “Medel always goes to the Lionel Messi and a fundamental pillar of fair play is to accept the results with tain Gary Medel were given limit, but it wasn’t a red card loyalty and respect. The same goes for decisions of referees, who their marching orders eight for either of us. He (the ref- are human and will not always be perfect. It is unacceptable that minutes from half-time after eree) could have consulted as a result of incidents typical of competition, involving 12 teams, tangling on the goalline. VAR,” said Messi. all on equal terms, unfounded accusations have been launched Television replays of the VAR was the issue in Ar- that lack truth and question the integrity of the Copa America. incident suggested Messi had gentina’s defeat by Brazil as “These accusations represent a lack of respect for the competi- done little wrong. Messi and his team-mates tion, all the participating players and the hundreds of professionals “Corruption and the ref- twice felt they should have had of CONMEBOL, an institution that since 2016 has been working erees are preventing people a penalty, only for Ecuado- tirelessly to make transparent, professionalize and develop South from enjoying the football and ran referee Roddy Zambrano American football.” (DPA) they’re ruining it a bit,” said to not only wave away their the global star. claims but refuse to consult the Paraguayan referee Mario Diaz de Vivar shows the red card to Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Chile’s Gary Messi had already been an- video assistance. Medel during the Copa America third-place match at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on Saturday. (AFP) chalantly into the empty goal. gar was lucky to receive only gered by the refereeing during “Brazil were the hosts and Ten minutes later, Dy- a yellow card for a stamp on Argentina’s 2-0 semi-final loss they’re managing a lot in CON- he (the referee) said he liked to Messi, who remained meas- team to do so, although it looks bala doubled the lead with a Leandro Paredes that looked against Brazil, claiming the MEBOL these days, which talk and hoped that we’d have ured throughout, and Medel to tough to me,” he said. cool, dinked finish past the a far worse offence that either hosts were getting preferential makes it complicated” for a calm match, but at the first leave the field. In Sao Paulo, Sergio Ague- advancing Arias after taking a Messi’s or Medel’s. treatment from South Ameri- everyone else, Messi had said, incident he sent me off.” Messi, though, took aim at ro and Paulo Dybala scored the sumptuous Giovani Lo Celso Chile were handed a lifeline can football’s governing body while criticizing the referee. Medel could have few ar- hosts and arch rivals Brazil. first half goals that ensured through ball in his stride. when Lo Celso was adjudged CONMEBOL. That was something he felt guments as he reacted even “I think there’s no doubt victory for Argentina. By that time, Chile had to have brought down Charles Saturday’s match will be he paid for in this match. more angrily after seeing red that Brazil are going to be Messi had created the seen influential Manches- Aranguiz on the edge of the most remembered for the dou- “I think the dismissal was while players from both sides champions. The Copa is opening goal with a quickly- ter United forward Alexis penalty area, with Arturo Vidal ble sending-off and the melee over what I said. My words had squared up to each other and weighted towards Brazil and taken free-kick on 12 minutes, Sanchez limp off with a ham- slamming home the penalty on it sparked. repercussions, but you must the referee, who lost complete hopefully VAR and the refer- picking out Aguero’s clever di- string injury. 59 minutes. In what seemed an innocu- always be sincere,” he said af- control of the situation. ees will have nothing to look at agonal run before the forward After the dismissals, Chile Aguero came closest to ous clash, a frustrated Messi ter the victory over Chile. It took fully five minutes in the final and Peru can com- rounded goalkeeper Gabriel seemed in danger of losing scoring again but his chipped shoved Medel in the back as “Before the match started to calm the situation and get pete, because they have the Arias and passed the ball non- their heads and Erick Pul- finish hit Arias in the head. Sports Monday, July 8, 2019 15 beINSPIRED, Gen Amazing host QMMF chief attends FIA show on women’s sports growth Senate meeting in Paris QNA contribute to the develop- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Gultresa as well as an appear- the exposure they deserve. The importance of the initiative PARIS ment of motorsport. DOHA ance from PSG’s Nadia Nadim. FIFA Women’s World Cup – from France. Nadim said: “It Mannai expressed hap- The Generation Amazing which beIN recently distributed is extremely important to have QATAR Motor and Motorcycle piness at the special invita- IN line with its belief in the team invited beIN SPORTS’ across more countries than any female role models. If you look Federation (QMMF) President tion for the QMMF to attend power of broadcasting to in- star guest Lianne Sanderson to other global broadcaster – was up to people who have reached Abdulrahman al Mannai at- the meeting. “We appreciate spire the next generation of the Legacy Pavilion. the first beINSPIRED tourna- this high level, it shows you tended the annual meeting the invitation extended to athletes and fans to participate Later she participated in an ment aired on beIN SPORTS. that everything is possible in of the International Automo- the federation, in recogni- in sport regardless of gender, unforgettable coaching session The special show discussed life, you believe more in your- bile Federation (FIA) Senate, tion to Qatar’s international race or background – beIN at the Khalifa International Sta- several topics including the self as well”. which was held in Paris, at the reputation in the field of SPORTS, the leading global dium – one of the 2022 FIFA importance of role models, The guests also discussed Invitation of the FIA President motorsport” sports channel broadcast on World Cup stadiums. family support and the health the hugely successful FIFA Jean Todt. The invitation for He said that the FIA presi- Saturday a special programme Women’s World Cup 2019 and the Qatari federation came in dent valued the role played by highlighting beIN’s partner- the growth of women’s football light of the nation’s leader- QMMF President Abdulrahman Qatar as well as its attention to ship with Generation Amazing and sports in general. ship in the field of women’s al Mannai women’s sport and participa- and the importance of both This month’s 2019 Wim- empowerment in different tion in motorsport. He called initiatives in the growth of bledon Championship is the spheres, especially sports. meeting, the QMMF chief for the participation of women women’s sports. second beINSPIRED tourna- In the meeting, the FIA met with FIA President Jean in management and technical The beINSPIRED special ment aired on beIN SPORTS. Senate focused on discussing Todt and Prince Faisal bin matters in addition to partici- programme, which was pre- The collaboration is an- benefits of sports – as well as In addition to Wimbledon and the current status of women al Hussein, President of Jor- pating in races. sented by beIN’s Nicky Crosby other step in realising the im- the cultural differences and at- the FIFA Women’s World Cup, and the progress they re- dan’s Royal Automobile Club. “I met with the president on beIN SPORTS HD11 hosted portance of the beINSPIRED titudes towards girls playing beIN broadcasts thousands cently made in motorsport. The meeting discussed is- of the FIA and discussed England and Juventus forward global initiative to encourage football in the MENA region of hours of women’s sport The plan to enable women sues related to motorsport. many topics that contribute Lianne Sanderson, FIFA World women across the world to and the world. throughout the year, which will to participate in the sports, Jean Todt paid tribute to the to the development of motor- Cup 2022 Generation Amaz- play more sport through which PSG star and Denmark’s be promoted under the beIN- technical and administrative role played by Qatar in mot- sport and focus on events in ing coach Gloria Kwalme, In- beIN will provide a global plat- national football team player SPIRED umbrella, including field of motor sports was also orsport and praised the new Qatar,” Mannai said adding ternational Programs Manager form to events and talent that Nadia Nadim was also part of coverage of Roland Garros and presented. changes introduced to the that the meeting was fruitful of Generation Amazing Isabel haven’t, historically, been given the program, discussing the other major tournaments. On the sidelines of the statutes of QMMF which will and constructive.

Injured Khawaja ruled Rizlan seals T20I series out of World Cup

REUTERS for a back issue and will win for Qatar with a six! MANCHESTER also undergo scans on Sunday, while fast bowler AUSTRALIA captain Aaron Mitchell Starc had an off- Finch is relishing a “block- day with the ball and did buster” Cricket World Cup not appear to be moving semi-final against England too freely either. at Edgbaston on Thursday “It doesn’t look ideal for but injury concerns threaten Usman Khawaja at the mo- to derail the plans of the de- ment, but we will have to fending champions. wait and see,” Finch told Finch’s side slipped to reporters in the wake of the a 10-run defeat to already- South Africa loss. eliminated South Africa “He will have a scan in in their final round-robin the morning and then we will fixture at Old Trafford on make a call based on what the Saturday, a result that saw results are. (With Stoinis) we them knocked off top spot in are not sure ... at the mo- the table. ment he feels okay, but until It means they now face you get the definitive scans, the host nation in the semi- it is tough to know.” finals, while India will take The selectors have al- on a New Zealand side that ready brought batsman has stumbled into the knock- Peter Handscomb into the out stages with some indif- squad following the loss of Members of Qatar and Kuwait teams with QCA President Yousef Jeham al Kuwari and other association officials after the prize distribution on Saturday. The hosts beat Kuwait 2-1 ferent performances. Marsh, who was originally to win the three-match T20I series played at the Asia Town Stadium. Australia, who had al- included in the squad as cov- ready lost Shaun Marsh, got er for Khawaja. Hosts beat veer cracked 50 and skipper jad, Team Manager Gul Khan for the ICC T20 World Cup, another setback as top-or- Tamoor Sajjad hit 37. SCORES Jadoon and Coach Shahid which will be staged by Aus- der batsman Usman Khawa- Kuwait 2-1 Useful contributions from THIRD TWENTY20 INTERNATIONAL Mehbood. tralia in 2020. ja was confirmed to miss the Kamran Khan (24) and Inam- Kuwait: 203/5 in 20 overs (Ravija 88, Adnan 80, QCA President Kuwari Qatar have emerged as a rest of the World Cup with a Ul-Haq (23) prepared the Meet 12; Awais 2 wkts, Inam-ul_Haq 1 wkt, Iqbal praised Qatar team for their strong cricketing nation in the hamstring strain. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Chaudhry 1 wkt) launch pad for Rizlan, who Qatar: 206 for five in 20 overs (Faisal Javed Khan fighting spirit and winning region following the vision He suffered the left ham- DOHA finished with an entertaining 14, Kamran Khan 24, Mohammad Tanveer 50, Inam- performance. He also wished and guidance of QCA Presi- string injury in Australia’s 38 not out. Ilyas had a three- Ul-Haq 23, Tamoor Sajjad 37, Mohammad Rizlan 38 good luck to the national team dent al Kuwari. surprise 10-run defeat by MOHAMMAD Rizlan smashed wicket haul, while Kashif, not out; Ilyas 3 wkts, Kashif 1 wkt, Morshed 1 wkt, for the upcoming events. With investments in re- South Africa at Old Trafford a six off the final ball to clinch Morshed and Adnan shared Adnan 1 wkt). The series was organised inforcing the structure from on Saturday. a thrilling three-match Twen- the remaining wickets. for the ranking purpose and the grass-root to senior level, Matthew Wade will re- ty20 International Series 2-1 Kuwait, batting first, the international series, held preparations for the upcom- Qatar have been improving place Khawaja in the World for Qatar against Kuwait at the piled up a challenging 203 at the initiative of the Qatar ing five-team Asian Regional not only their domestic game Cup holders’ 15-man squad, Asia Town Cricket Stadium for five with Ravija hammer- Cricket Association President Finals Qualifiers to be held but also their international subject to confirmation from on Saturday. ing 88 and Adnan getting Yousef Jeham al Kuwari. He in Singapore from July 22 to performance. the International Cricket Chasing a stiff 204-run 80. Mohammad Awais Malik was present during the clos- 28. Besides Qatar and Ku- The T20I series victory for Council. target in the last game af- grabbed two scalps. Inam-Ul- ing ceremony to hand the wait, Nepal, Malaysia and Qatar against a tough country Khawaja’s absence will ter both shared the first two Haq and Iabal Chaudhry had prizes and trophies to the two Singapore are the participat- like Kuwait is a good indica- be a blow for Australia head- matches, hosts Qatar required one each. teams in presence of other ing teams. tion of their recent rise. With ing into Thursday’s semi- four runs off the final delivery Qatar and Kuwait split QCA officials. Team Manager The winner will advance the QCA planning more bi- final clash with old rivals Australia’s Usman Khawaja and Rizlan cleared the fence the first two T20Is in exciting Abdullah Mahmood and cap- to play in the Asia qualifiers, lateral series in future, the England at Edgbaston. suffered a hamstring strain with a mighty heave to wrap finale, played on Thursday tain received the trophy for to be organised by the UAE national teams are expected All-rounder Marcus during the match against up a five-wicket victory. and Friday. Kuwait. The winning trophy in October and November to develop well in all three Stoinis needed treatment South Africa on Saturday. Earlier, Mohammad Tan- The two teams played was received by skipper Saj- this year to spot the qualifier versions of the sport. Upbeat India aim to carry on with their victory march

REUTERS/AFP bowling ace Jasprit Bumrah MUMBAI for the entire tour and captain Kiwis happy to be ‘scrappers’ Kohli for the last two matches. INDIA’S semi-final calcula- The Black Caps were un- REUTERS They’ve got match-winners tions were put out of kilter by beaten in their first six match- MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) right throughout their lineup. South Africa’s upset win over es at the World Cup but after I said right from the very start Australia in the last round finishing the group stage with NEW Zealand are at peace whoever we play, we going to robin match on Saturday but losses to Pakistan, Australia with their underdog status have to be somewhere near our they will not be too unhappy and England, it was only their and are preparing for a “scrap” very best to beat. to meet New Zealand in the net run rate that earned them in Tuesday’s World Cup semi- “That’s the excitement, World Cup for the first time a place in the semi-finals. final against India, coach Gary that’s the challenge in front of since 2003 on Tuesday. They will need to make Stead and quick Lockie Fergu- us. Hopefully you’ll see what Last month’s fixture at a fresh start in their eighth son said on Sunday. Kiwis are made of out there Trent Bridge between India semi-final if they are to have New Zealand, the tourna- as well, that ‘no-die’ attitude and New Zealand was aban- another shot at a maiden ment runners-up last time, and I guess stand up when we doned without a ball being World Cup crown. grabbed the last semi-final need to.” bowled and it had looked like India’s ace pace bowler berth after a hat-trick of de- New Zealand will be bol- the only chance for the two Rohit Sharma is interviewed by India captain Virat Kohli on the pitch Bumrah says India have a feats nearly derailed their stered by the return of their sides to meet in the tourna- after the team’s victory over Sri Lanka in the Cricket World Cup last “good headache” with every strong start in the tournament. leading wicket-taker in the ment would be in the July 14 group stage match at Headingley in Leeds on Saturday. (AFP) player in top form going into “I’m not spending a lot tournament with Ferguson re- final at Lord’s. Tuesday’s World Cup semi- of time worrying about what covering from a tightness in his But South Africa’s thrilling side will probably be relieved turion in 2003 but more per- final against New Zealand. other people are thinking, hamstring. 10-run win in a high-scoring at having avoided pre-tour- tinently are the only side to “Everybody’s had a good whether we should be here or The quick also felt the un- match at Manchester, after nament favourites and hosts have been defeated only once run here. It’s been a good cam- not,” Stead told reporters at derdog status suited his side. India’s earlier victory over Sri England, the 2015 finalists in nine matches at the quad- paign for us,” Bumrah said af- Old Trafford. “I guess in World Cups ob- Lanka, took Virat Kohli’s men face a no less formidable op- rennial showpiece this year. ter becoming the second fast- Stead said his team would New Zealand’s Lockie Fergu- viously big games get pumped to the top of the standings ponents in India. New Zealand also lost an est Indian bowler to claim 100 walk out on Tuesday to prove son stretches during a training up and where we stand is the and set up a clash against the The twice champions won ODI series 4-1 against the In- ODI wickets on Saturday. their mettle against a strong session at Old Trafford in Man- fourth going into the semi- fourth-placed Black caps. their last World Cup meeting dians at home earlier this year “Everybody has chipped in Indian side. “India are a qual- chester on Sunday, ahead of the finals so naturally I guess they While Kane Williamson’s against New Zealand at Cen- despite the tourists resting fast with wickets and with the bat.” ity team, there’s no doubt. semi-final on July 9. (AFP) back India,” Ferguson said.