Medals Won in Tokyo a New Starting Point for Qatar Sport Movement: HE

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QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune England’s QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune Euros star Kalvin Phillips targets 2022 World Cup glory page 14 WEDNESday, AUGUST 25, 2021 Medals won in Tokyo a new starting point for Qatar sport movement: HE Sheikh Joaan resident of the Qatar Olympic to make great progress, and the Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh development of sport in Qatar soon Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani has resulted in two bronze medals at stressed that Qatar’s historic London 2012. Qatar’s Nasser al achievementP at the 32nd Summer Attiyah claimed the bronze medal in Olympic Games, Tokyo 2020, of win- the men’s skeet event and Mutaz ning two gold medals and a bronze Barshim won the men’s high jump medal, was the result of the great bronze medal, taking Qatar to 76th support of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim place in the overall standings. bin Hamad Al Thani to Qatari sport. In Rio 2016, Mutaz Barshim clinched HE Sheikh Joaan said Qatar’s partici- Qatar’s first silver medal as Qatar pation at the Olympic Games Tokyo took the 69th place in the medal 2020 in Japan was the best perfor- table, while in the last edition of the mance in the history of Qatari sports, Games in Tokyo, Qatar claimed two lauding the gradual increase in the historic gold medals and a bronze tally of medals and the progress in medal to occupy the 41st place in overall ranking. the overall standings. The QOC President underlined that Looking at these statistics, Qatar’s the three medals won by Team Qatar participation in the Olympic Games at the recent edition of the Games is witnessing a significant increase will serve as a springboard for Qatari in the tally of medals and gradual sport. He also confirmed that the QOC progress in the ranking we occupy. will now look beyond Tokyo 2020 and Moreover, the last editions of the evaluate Qatar’s participation on both Games featured the emergence of technical and administrative levels some promising stars thanks to the to maintain its dominance in future planning and the huge efforts made tournaments. by the former leadership of Qatari HE Sheikh Joaan said that as a sup- sport and are complemented by its portive and founding partner of the current leadership. Olympic Refuge Foundation, the QOC is ready and excited to provide even Qatar has made great strides in more opportunities in this regard, HE Sheikh Joaan bin hamad Al Thani, President, Qatar Olympic Committee (Centre), along with the medal winners at Tokyo Olympics -- Mutaz Essa Barshim and Paralympic sports, can you please which is why Doha hosted the train- Fares Ibrahim (gold), and Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan (silver), and other officials on Qatar Olympic contingent’s arrival home from Japan on August 7, 2021. tell us about the development of ing camp of the IOC Refugee Olympic these sports in Qatar, and latest Team ahead of Tokyo 2020. to thank the Qatari athletes, sports ping the sport’s world ranking. The preparations for the Paralympic He also revealed that bidding for the federations and all the QOC staff for “Abdulrahman Abdulqader and Sara Masoud – two champions Qatari duo didn’t let us down and Games in Tokyo? right to host the 2030 Asian Games their faithful efforts that made this will represent Qatar at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. I took the bronze medal, which was The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its reflects the complete conviction that accomplishment possible. wish they can do us proud during this edition of the Games.” in fact the first Arab medal in team great interest in Paralympic sports all factors which would help organise A total of 15 athletes have proudly events. With this medal tally, Qatar and the Qatar Paralympic Committee a successful edition of the Games are represented Qatar in seven sports at How did you achieve this unprec- left no stone unturned to provide our led all other Arab countries during (QPC) is working hard to make us available in Doha, such as world-class the Olympic Games Tokyo including edented accomplishment at the athletes with an ideal environment. the Games and took 41st place in proud in upcoming events. This is sports facilities and highly-experi- athletics, weightlifting, beach volley- Olympic Games by winning two gold Most importantly, we appreciate the the overall standings. aligned with Qatar’s commitment to enced sports officials. He explained ball, judo, swimming, shooting and medals and a bronze medal? tireless work and sacrifices that our Meanwhile, the other Qatari athletes being an open and accessible country that Doha’s successful bid showcases rowing. The support of HH the Amir of the athletes have shown in their prepara- also demonstrated clear signs of im- for all. the confidence of Asia in Qatar’s abil- We can say that our Tokyo 2020 cam- State of Qatar to Qatari sport is a tions, discipline and achievements. provement during the Games and we Qatar made its Paralympic Games ity to host an exceptional edition of paign was the best in the history of driving force behind this achieve- They have made this accomplish- are certainly considering this edition debut at the 1996 Summer Paralym- the Asian Games. Qatari sport as we claimed two gold ment. It came as a result of many ment a reality. of the Games as just the beginning pic Games in Atlanta. During the Rio The QOC President reaffirmed that medals for the very first time when years of planning and effort, even of more achievements to come. 2016 Paralympic Games, Qatar won Doha continues to build a name as Fares Ibrahim won a gold medal in before I assumed the presidency of Does winning these three medals two medals when Abdulrahman Abdul- a sporting capital of the world, as weightlifting (96kg category) and the QOC. mean that you’ve achieved every- Qatar has participated in many qader and Sara Masoud claimed sil- Qatar was one of the few nations to Mutaz Barshim took the high jump After the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, thing you aspired for at Olympics? Olympic Games, how do you see ver medals in the men’s and women’s deliver a significant number of safe gold medal. we began evaluating Qatar’s partici- Before the Games, we were aiming to team Qatar’s benefits from these shotput events. and secure sports events during the Qatar’s beach volleyball duo also pation in that Games and developed write a new chapter in the history of participations and their impact on Abdulrahman Abdulqader also COVID-19 pandemic. clinched the bronze medal which was the QOC’s strategic plan for 2017- Qatari sport by winning a gold medal Qatari sport? claimed the gold medal at the 2017 the first Arabic medal in team events. 2022 which is based on three main after we won five medals (one silver Qatar’s first Olympic Games appear- World Para Athletics Championships Excerpts from the interview Qatar also led the medal standings pillars, including: increasing com- medal and four bronze medals) ance was in Los Angeles 1984, and while Sara clinched the silver medal of Arab nations at Tokyo 2020, and munity participation in sport, reviving during the previous editions. we have been represented at every in the same event. These two cham- Firstly, how do you evaluate Qatar’s secured the 41st place in the overall the Olympic values and ensuring We achieved our goal when Fares edition of the Games since. pions will represent Qatar at the participation in the 32nd Summer standings of the Games. sporting excellence at both local and Ibrahim claimed the weightlifting Mohamed Suleiman claimed Qa- Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, so I Olympics, Tokyo 2020? I would also like to underline that the international levels. gold medal which was followed by tar’s first-ever bronze medal at the wish they can do us proud in this edi- Firstly, I want to congratulate HH goal of our participation in Tokyo was In this regard, I would like to praise Mutaz Barshim’s gold medal in the Olympic Games Barcelona 1992 in tion of the Games. We have also de- the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad not limited to winning medals, but the efforts of the QOC Secretary-Gen- high jump. After this, we turned our the 1500m. At Sydney 2000, Said veloped a detailed plan to build new Al Thani, HH the Father Amir Sheikh also included developing the skills eral in implementing the plans and attention to Qatar’s beach volleyball Saif Asaad clinched Qatar’s second generations of Paralympic champions Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and of our promising champions and programmes, as well as the contribu- team Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Olympic medal when he took the in cooperation with the QPC. the Qatari people on Team Qatar’s building a new generation of Qatari tions of Team Qatar’s administrative Tijan who were clear favourites for an bronze medal in the 105kg weight- historic achievement. I also want athletes and teams. delegation during the Games who Olympic medal, especially after top- lifting event. Qatari sport continued Continued on page 13  Tokyo Paralympics opened by Japanese emperor Naruhito

Agencies added to the program for the Tokyo first time, while other sports include swimming, athletics, Japan’s emperor Naruhito boccia and wheelchair tennis. on Tuesday officially opened “I declare open the Tokyo the Tokyo Paralympics which 2020 Paralympic Games,” take place shortly after the Japanese Emperor Naruhito Olympics in the Japanese cap- said at the National Stadium, ital and run until September 5. with the 68,000-capacity main The opening ceremony venue a sea of empty seats be- took place behind closed doors cause only VIPs were allowed at the Olympic Stadium amid to attend as a precaution a strict coronavirus-related against the spread of the virus. hygiene protocol which in- Taking place on a stage cludes a Paralympic bubble for resembling an airport, the athletes and officials. opening ceremony saw mask- A state of emergency re- wearing athletes waving at mains in place in Tokyo amid Andrew Parsons (front L), president of the International Paralympic the camera as they entered in high infection rates and citizens Committee (IPC), and Japan’s Emperor Naruhito (C) wave at the start the order of the Japanese al- are encouraged to stay at home. of the opening ceremony for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at phabet, with the refugee team “I cannot believe we are the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on Tuesday. (AFP) leading the way. finally here,” International Held under the concept of Paralympics Committee (IPC) day after overseeing the July A record 4,403 athletes “We Have Wings,” the ceremo- president Andrew Parsons 23-August 8 Olympics there. from 161 countries and regions, ny told a story about a plane said. “May doubted this day Tokyo is the first city to as well as a small refugee team, with one wing that dreamed of would happen, many thought Fireworks explode as performers dance during the opening ceremony for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic host the Summer Paralym- will take center stage through taking flight, with a dance-like it was impossible.” Games at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on Tuesday. (AFP) pics twice, having staged the Sept. 5, in what the Internation- performance by 13-year-old Some 4,400 athletes from 1964 edition. But this time, al Paralympic Committee said Yui Wago, who uses a wheel- 161 countries plus a refugee attend the events. Athletes from Afghanistan solidarity. the games will be held under is a “remarkable achievement” chair and has upper and lower team will be competing for “We will put the world’s 1.2 are not present because flights The small number of of- conditions that nobody had given the difficulties posed by limb disorder. more than 500 gold medals in million persons with disabili- are suspended following the ficials and dignitaries in the imagined before the virus took the global health crisis. Organizers hope the Tokyo 22 sports over 12 days. ties at the heart of the inclu- Taliban regaining power in the stadium included Internation- hold, with safety measures The Paralympics will Paralympics will contribute to While no tickets are sold sion agenda. Difference is the country but the national flag, al Olympic Committee (IOC) preventing regular spectators consist of 539 medal events building a more inclusive so- owing to the pandemic, some strength, it is not the weak- carried by a volunteer, was president Thomas Bach who from attending, as was the across 22 sports. Taekwondo ciety that embraces people’s 130,000 schoolchildren are to ness,” Parsons said. part of the parade in an act of arrived back in Tokyo on Mon- case during the Olympics. and badminton have been differences. Sports Wednesday, August 25, 2021 13

HE the President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and Chairman of Doha 2030 Asian Games Bid Committee Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, HE CEO of Qatar Foundation Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani and HE the Deputy Prime Minis- HE the President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani and HE QOC Secreatary-General ter and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani after Qatar won the bid in December 2020. Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Japan. ‘We will leave no stone unturned to see other Qatari athletes stepping on podiums at the next Olympics’ and other sports. We will keep providing our contributions to the Olympic Refuge Foundation in every possible way. We truly believe in the empowering role sport can play, especially in these challenging times.

Qatar won the rights of hosting the 2030 Asian Games for a second time after the 2006 edition and the un- paralleled success QOC had made, so what can Qatar bring to Asia through these Games? The 2006 Asian Games were a turning point in the history of the Qatar sport movement. It was also a significant turn in the Asian sport landscape, and was praised by many for its world-class technical and or- ganisational level. We hosted the 2006 Asian Games that produced a lot of talent and administrative staff who are now a key element in the development of Qatar today. Our legacy from the 2006 Asian Games played a crucial role HE the President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, also Olym- HE the President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani with HE in the progress of the country, which meets pic Refuge Foundation (ORF) board member, meets Refugee Olympic Team members in Doha. Chairman of the Japan-Qatar Friendship Association Katsuno Satoru during the Tokyo Olympics. with the Qatar 2030 national vision. Our self-confidence was the driving Qatari woman has amazing force behind our desire to host the 2030 record of sport achievements, how do At the Olympic Games Asian Games, because all factors and ele- you evaluate women’s sport journey level, Qatari women’s ments of success we need are available to in Qatar? help up organise an exceptional Games. We In the past, Qatari women were perform- debut appearance have world-class infrastructure, sport fa- ing sports at schools as there was not an enti- was at the Olympic Games cilities, sport venues and highly-motivated ty taking charge of their sports tournaments London where we fielded four administrative staff ready to host one of the until the first ever women’s sport committee biggest sport’s events in the world. was founded. Her Highness Sheikha Moza athletes and Qatar’s shooter, Doha’s bid won the right to host the bint Nasser Al Missand established the Qa- Bahiya Al Hamad, was the 2030 Asian Games after a tough competi- tar Women’s Sport Committee as one of the tion with our brothers and sisters in Saudi entities affiliated to the Supreme Council county’s flag bearer. Two Qatari Arabia, and this win proved Asia’s confi- for Family Affairs. In 2001, the Committee women competed in rowing and dence in Qatar’s organizational assets. The joined the Qatar Olympic Committee by a athletics at Rio 2016 and in Doha 2006 Asian Games bid impressed not decision from HH the President of the QOC only Asia, but the whole world. I’m confi- to increase women’s participation base and Tokyo 2020 where Tala Abujbara dent that the 2030 Asian Games will be a elevate their international participation to qualified and set a new better, greater and more memorable event new heights. personal record. than ever before. In the QOC, we believe in equality be- Now, we are moving forward and ready tween men and women in sport and it is the to organise an exceptional continental event, QOC’s long term strategy which will help we have the infrastructure, the accumulated Qatari women enjoy full rights to practice Amid this unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, Qatar has constantly proved itself as a capital of Olympic Games in a safe environment. experience, the sports venues, roads and sports. Qatari women’s debut sport appear- global sport hosting the FIFA Club World Cup, AFC Champions League and Diamond League In regards to the provision of COVID-19 metro networks and Hamad International ance was at the 14th Asian Games in Busan, athletics Doha in addition to a number of continental and international tournaments. vaccination services to athletes who couldn’t Airport (HIA), which includes our world where they showed great performances and be immunised in their countries of origin, leading national carrier, Qatar Airways with results. Qatari women kept their successful this initiative was positively received by oth- its vital flights that link the country with the sport run going in the Algeria Arab Games er National Olympic Committees (NOCs). whole world. Our advanced and sustainable 2004 where they won a number of med- In order to make this initiative possible, city also has world class plans for the Ath- als. Two years later, they claimed a number the QOC arranged with local authorities letes Village. When we say Doha is Games of medals at the Doha 2006 Asian Games. like Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Public ready, we truly mean it. Most notably, Qatar’s women handball team Health and Hamad International Airport claimed the gold medal in the West Asian along with international coordination with Everyone knows how COVID-19 Games 2016. Also, Qatari women raised the IOC and Pfizer corporation. We’re truly pandemic has hit the world dramati- up the scale of challenges to bring glorious proud to appreciate this amazing coopera- cally over the last two years, causing achievements in table tennis, basketball, tion with these authorities, we succeeded to the cancellation and postponement of handball, the latest of them was at the GCC provide vaccination to a number of inter- a lot of sport events, but Qatar kept its Games held in Kuwait. national athletes, after arriving at Hamad leading role as it hosted a number of At the Olympic Games level, Qatari International Airport and holding a short- major events. How you did that? women’s debut appearance was at the term training camp in Doha. COVID-19 created significant challenges Olympic Games London where we fielded worldwide and affected a lot of sectors, in- four athletes and Qatar’s shooter, Bahiya There is a strong partnership be- cluding the sport sector, and it resulted in the Al-Hamad, was the county’s flag bearer at tween the QOC and Olympic Refuge cancellation of a lot of tournaments across the the Games. Two Qatari women competed Foundation, Doha has played a host world. Amid this unprecedented pandemic, in rowing and athletics at Rio 2016 and in city to the training camp of the Refu- Qatar has constantly proved it is a capital of Tokyo 2020 where Tala Abujbara qualified HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President, Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), with Qatar’s gee Olympic Team ahead of their de- global sport as it hosted a lot of tournaments. and set a new personal record. Olympians at the Athletes’ Village at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Japan. parture to Tokyo, how you see this This included the FIFA Club World Cup, AFC Constant follow-up of the Qatar women partnership and training camp? Champions league, Diamond League Doha, sport activities is going ahead as per the Mutaz and Fares. We will leave no stone un- egy of national teams for the 2030 Asian The QOC is a founding partner of the in addition to a number of continental and QOC strategy. turned to see other Qatari athletes stepping Games. We are building a strategic frame, Olympic Refuge Foundation and we are international tournaments being organised onto podiums at the next Olympic Games. setting systematic executive plans to de- keen to provide refugees with an opportu- with effective countermeasures to keep par- Tokyo 2020 Olympics is over, do We know it is not an easy task, but with develop the athletes’ performances, improve nity to engage with sport. This initiative ticipants safe. On this occasion, I would like you have any long-term plans to pre- termination we will make success possible. their personal care, meeting their needs, came from HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin to thank the Supreme Committee for Cri- pare Olympic champions to follow We turned the Tokyo page and started caring about their educational, professional Hamad Al Thani, to name Doha as the host sis Management and the Ministry of Public the steps of Mutaz Barshim and Fares evaluating Qatar’s administrative and man- and health career, as well as following-up city to 29 members of the Refugee Olympic Health for their cooperative effort with us Ibrahim and win medals in the fu- agerial participation in the Games in our on their performance appraisal day by day Team who ultimately competed in 12 sports as we hosted these tournaments. We are so ture? quest to help secure more success and bring to ensure that the objectives are met and at Tokyo 2020. During a three day training proud to have these motivated and qualified Firstly, our three medals that we won in greater achievement to Team Qatar. major outcomes were reached. camp held at Aspire Zone, those athletes officials able to deal with the toughest of chal- Tokyo will be a new starting point for the As usual, after any participation in mul- had a workshop on the Olympic Games lenges and obstacles they face. Qatar sport movement. Secondly, prepar- ti-sport games, we assess the level of par- Last June, before Tokyo Olympics, which was also attended by a number of IOC Most notably, the QOC in its coopera- ing new Olympic champions needs a big ef- ticipation from all perspectives in order to the IOC named Doha as a vital center officials. This training camp was scheduled tion with the sport federations developed fort and promising talents with the skills to develop positive aspects and solve any nega- of COVID-19 vaccination services, tell last year but it was postponed because of the a number of plans to keep the necessary reach international standards and compete tives (if found). Everyone is responsible for us about that role? COVID-19 pandemic. programmes running for clubs and national in the Olympic Games. We have promising their tasks, and I am also responsible for We are very proud of our fruitful cooper- This was the second participation of teams during that period. The QOC’s work talents and staff in more than one sport, and any defect. Together we shall keep working ation with the IOC in all fields as this coop- the Refugee Olympic Team in the Olympic pace went on uninterrupted as per the con- we are sparing no effort to work coopera- hard to achieve the QOC’s message and vi- eration will help us to promote the Olympic Games as their debut appearance was at Rio ditions and preventive measures taken to tively with the sport federations and Aspire sion as per its strategy. Movement worldwide together. We highly 2016. We are truly proud of their impressive provide safety for all. So, I can say, Qatar is Academy to develop the skills of talented To make this strategy effective, the QOC appreciated the big efforts made by the IOC performances at Tokyo 2020, they made one of the countries that turned the corner age groups in order to reach similar levels of has started working tirelessly on its strat- and Japanese authorities to organise the great performances in athletics, wrestling to beat the pandemic. 14 Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Sports

TOKYO 2020 PARALYMPICS OPEN ON A BIGGER STAGE AMID PANDEMIC CONCERNS

(L to R) Torchbearers Karin Morisaki, Yui Kamiji and Shunsuke Uchida light up the Paralympic cauldron during the Qatar’s flag is seen among other national flags during the opening ceremony for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at the Olympic opening ceremony for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on Tuesday. (AFP) Stadium in Tokyo on Tuesday.

The flag of Afghanistan (above) is carried out while a member of the Refugee Paralympic The legs of a paralympian are seen during opening Team (top-right) carries the flag during the ceremony for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at the Fireworks light up the sky at the end of the opening ceremony for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo. (AFP) opening ceremony. (AFP) Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on Tuesday. Phillips targets 2022 World Cup glory after starring for England at Euros DPA Phillips told the PA news That trust was keenly dem- (Leeds) team. he made a surprise visit to London agency: “He told us just to stay onstrated by the head coach’s Finishing ninth in the Pre- take part in a McDonald’s Fun fit, stay healthy and we can decision to play Phillips in a mier League shows how well Football session. Kalvin Phillips is aiming look forward to a very exciting more advanced role in Eng- we did and that gave me the “I’ve seen all the interest to go “one step further” with World Cup, which I believe it land’s opening group win chance to play for England. on social media and it’s very England at the 2022 World will be. against Croatia. “I got the nod from Gareth humbling for me to come back Cup in Qatar. “Hopefully, and I don’t “It was a massive surprise,” Southgate and I’m very grate- and get involved,” he said. The Leeds United mid- want to say too much, but Phillips said. “I knew I’d done ful for that. Hopefully I can “I think these sessions are fielderplayed a starring role at we’ve got a very good, young well in the games before the keep getting into the squad.” pretty special. From ages five Euro 2020 as the Three Lions squad and I’m very happy to Euros, but I didn’t really know Phillips’ meteoric rise with to 11 kids can get free training reached their first major tour- be a part of that. if I was going to play or not, I Leeds and England has had a and it’s a really good stepping nament final in 55 years and “We’ll see how far we can was just happy to be there. positive impact on his first club, stone to learn how to play the they resume their World Cup get and hopefully go one step “Then once you get the Wortley FC. game and get involved with qualifiers with three matches further next time.” first taste you just want to keep They have been inundated fun activities as well. early next month. Only goalkeeper Jordan playing more and more and the with calls from parents who “It’s nice to see and be a Phillips made his inten- Pickford and John Stones manager showed a lot of faith in want to register their children part of it. Obviously when I tions clear when revealing Ga- played more minutes for Eng- me, even changing my position, with the club and have set up was away at the Euros I didn’t reth Southgate’s parting mes- land at the Euros than Phil- so I’m grateful for that and very a new open-age women’s team really see much of the stuff like sage to his players soon after lips, who admitted he was tak- happy he did to be fair. on the back of his popularity. this, but to be in my home- last month’s penalty shoot-out en aback by the faith shown in “Last season was obvi- Kalvin Phillips impressed for England at Euro 2020 and hopes for Phillips was speaking on town helping out with all the defeat to Italy. him by Southgate. ously so good for me and the more at next year’s World Cup in Qatar. his return to Wortley, where kids, it’s been great.”

Silver finish for Qatar team at Arab TT C’ship Qatar Football Association’s elite referees’ training course ahead of new season begins

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The activities of the elite referees refinement course of Qa- tar Football Association (QFA) began at Sheraton Hotel on Tuesday. Oganized by the ref- ereeing department of QFA the course has a participation of 60 elite referees as part of its efforts to prepare and refine these referees techni- cally and physically before the The refresher course for refrees which began on Tuesday will conclude on September 7. A total of 60 start of the new sports season referees have been enlisted for the course. (2021/2022) and to ensure From their readiness to man- The course includes theo- nology are also be part of the FIFA Massimo Busacca, and age the matches. retical and analytical lectures, course. Head of Video Technology in A number of referees and video tests and video technol- Within the framework of this Federation, Mike van der referees from the Arab fed- ogy exercises using the simu- the close cooperation between Rost, will lecture on the course erations, namely the Syrian lator in addition to lectures on the Arbitration Department and the international lecturer The Qatar team finished second at the Arab Table Tennis Club Championship in the Jordanian capital Football Association, the Pal- football law currently in use in of the Qatar Federation and in Fitness Madmba Mbaki will of Amman being edged by Egyptian rival Al Ahly (1-3) In the final. Al Ahly’s Omar Asr scored a win over estinian Football Association, England. the International Football As- be supervising the physical as- Qatar’s Mohamed Abdel-Wahab (3-0) before Robert Jardos, a Qatar professional, defeated Muhammad and the Djibouti Football As- The discussions on physi- sociation (FIFA), the Referee pect throughout the duration Al Baili (3-1). Sayed Lashin of Al Ahly then overcame Qatar’s Ahmed Khalil in the third match (3-2). The sociation, are participating in cal fitness and training on Department invited Director of this course which will con- fourth match, won by Omar Asr, clinched the championship for Al Ahly defeating Robert Jardos 3-2. the course. the application of video tech- of the Referee Department at clude on September 7. Sports Wednesday, August 25, 2021 15 Fired up India take on depleted England at Headingley from today

Agencies whether the visitors will Leeds change the winning combination or go with the same set of India registered their first players in the third Test. win in the new ICC World India Test vice-captain Test Championship cycle af- Ajinkya Rahane said the visi- ter Lord’s historic clash to go tors haven’t decided on their 1-0 up in the series but in- combination despite Shardul jury affected England can find Thakur being declared fit for strength in their bench for the third Test. a fightback in the third Test Rahane also said the side beginning on Wednesday at is not thinking too much about Headingley. the conditions and are just fo- India carry the momentum cusing on the next match. in their favour with the win at “2014 and 2018 is past Lord’s still afresh. The open- now, we are not thinking ers, KL Rahul and Rohit Shar- about that. We are not tak- ma have found tremendous ing it lightly, whatever hap- form that has helped the visi- pened in the last game was tors to lay a solid foundation special but we have moved in the batting department. on and we are focused on the The positives for India next Test,” Rahane said in a don’t stop here. With the tail virtual press conference on now wagging more consistent- Monday. ly, the touring side have now “We are taking it one found a balance with going match at a time, win or lose, ahead with four fast bowlers. it is important to stay in the England on the other hand present. We are confident have had to deal with yet an- about our unit, we have been other injury blow that ruled playing some good cricket and out Mark Wood from the third it is about staying in the mo- Test, which could result in the ment and focusing on the next debut for Saqib Mahmood or match. pave the return of Craig Over- “We are not thinking too ton. much about the conditions With Dom Sibley and Zak and whatever Headingley has Crawley dropped from the to offer. We just want to give side, the two left-handers – our best, all players are in a Dawid Malan and Rory Burns good headspace and it is about will open the proceedings for putting our best foot forward,” the hosts. he added. A win for either side will go On the other hand, Eng- long way in establishing their land skipper Joe Root said the supremacy in the top half of England’s head coach Chris Silverwood (L) and England’s captain Joe Root talk during a training session at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds, northern England, on Tuesday on the addition of left-handed bats- the ICC World Test Champi- eve of the third Test against India. Visitors India lead the five-match series 1-0.( AFP) man Dawid Malan will bolster onship table. the top-three of his side and The Virat Kohli-led Indian the third Test. credible comeback to take the Riding on the confidence, that India doesn’t lose the five- pected to be included in the hopefully, it will result in a side will look to stamp author- The first Test ended in a second game by 151 runs at the the visitors will look to seal the match series. English team playing XI but good outcome in the upcom- ity over wounded England in draw but India staged an in- Lord’s Cricket Ground. third Test which will ensure Many new faces are ex- for India question remains ing third Test. Sensational Afridi and Ali bowl Pak to series-levelling win at Sabina Park Agencies ups at one end of the pitch. Kingston (Jamaica) Holder, who has played watchfully in getting to 13 off Paceman Shaheen Afridi 45 deliveries in more than an picked up the final two wickets hour in the middle, is expected to claim a match-haul of ten to be joined at the crease by wickets and more importantly wicketkeeper-batsman Joshua bowl Pakistan to a series-level- da Silva when play resumes. (L-R) England’s Dawid Malan, Rory Burns, Jonny Bairstow and Eng- ling win over West Indies at a Mayers’ dismissal was a land’s captain Joe Root take part in a training session at Headingley rain-frustrating fifth and final relief to the tourists as just a cricket ground in Leeds on Tuesday. (AFP) day of their second Test at Sa- couple overs earlier he was bina Park on Tuesday. dropped at short-leg by Abid Afridai had claimed six Ali off left-arm spinner Nau- Way Virat goes wickets in the first innings. man Ali. Set with a target of 329 Abid was also badly at fault to win, the West Indies were when he missed Kraigg Brath- about his business bowled out for 219 as Pakistan waite at slip off Faheem Ashraf won by 109 runs. in the morning session. Earlier, Shaheen Shah Af- On 25 at the time, the West is infectious: Malan ridi struck a vital blow for Pa- Indies captain carried on to kistan just as rain drove the 39 but fell shortly after lunch ANI training-wise. To be able to get players off the field and forced when a top-edged cut off Nau- Headingley a good workload in, has been an early tea interval with man found a grateful Fawad really really good.” the West Indiesprecariously Alam at backward-point. England batsman Dawid “It’s not something I have placed at 159 for seven. Shaheen, the home side’s Malan on Tuesday said that done a lot in my red-ball ca- Frustrated by a seventh- Shaheen Afridi of Pakistan celebrates the dismissal of Kemar Roach of West Indies during the fifth and tormentor through this brief Virat Kohli’s energy is infec- reer (batting at number three). wicket partnership between final day of the 2nd Test at Sabina Park, Kingston in Jamaica on Tuesday.( AFP) campaign with 16 victims now tious and the Indian skipper It is something I have done 25 to his name, triggered the has the ability to drive his or 30 times. I try to play the clatter of wickets at the start team alongside him. same way wherever I am bat- of the day when nightwatch- The first Test ended in a ting. I try to defend late, I try man Alzarri Joseph top-edged draw but India staged an in- to leave as much as I can and an attempted pull after half- credible comeback to take I try to put the bad ball away. hour’s play for Rizwan to take the second game by 151 runs I don’t think that changes with a comfortable catch. at the Lord’s Cricket Ground. the position,” the southpaw Nkrumah Bonner was Both sides will now lock horns added. soon trapped leg-before by in the third Test, beginning Further talking about his Hasan Ali and following Abid’s Wednesday at Headingley, batting, Malan said: “You get inexplicable miss, his opening Leeds. “India are a very well- 30 good balls, if I manage to partner Imran Butt reinforced led side. Virat, the way he survive those deliveries then his reputation as the safest goes about his business is very hopefully I will get some bad pair of hands in the Pakistan infectious. He drags a lot of balls. If the ball is slightly new- team, holding on to Roston guys with him. They have a lot er then we have different chal- Chase’s edged drive off Hasan of depth in both batting and lenges. I try to play the same diving to his right at second bowling. They have bowlers way I would play at number slip. who can win Test matches in four, where I have batted the Jermaine Blackwood all conditions as they showed majority of times in my career looked capable of reaching the in Australia and now, here in in Test cricket. Hopefully what lunch interval with Brathwaite the last Test match. They have I have is good enough to suc- but Nauman Ali accounted for a lot of depth and they are ceed.” him for 25 via another wick- fantastic competitors,” Malan “We all know how tough etkeeper’s catch, the fourth said during a virtual press con- English conditions can be at wicket of the morning after ference. times, it is also a great place the West Indies resumed at 49 When asked how he felt to bat once you get in as Joe Nauman Ali (C), Fawad Alam (3R), Abid Ali (2R) and Shaheen Afridi (R) of Pakistan celebrate the dismissal of Kraigg Brathwaite of West Indies for one. being called into England’s Root has shown in all these on the fifth and final day of the at Sabina Park, Kingston in Jamaica on Tuesday.( AFP) Scores: Pakistan 302 for 9 dec Test squad, Malan said: “Yeah, Tests. That’s the challenge for (Alam 124, Azam 75, Roach unbelievable feeling. To get us, not playing a lot of Test Kyle Mayers and Jason Hold- keeper Mohamed Rizwan for The downfall arrived even taken, it will be a cause of great 3-68) and 176 for 6 dec (Butt that call was fantastic, but cricket probably does not help er, Shaheen struck with just 32 as the left-hander, who had before a dejected Mayers had anxiety for the visitors given the 37, Azam 33) beat West Indies yeah it is exciting to get that with the rhythm and flows of his third delivery of the af- dominated a stand of 46 with left the field and while it is not challenges over the weekend 150 (Bonner 37, Afridi 6-51) call to play for your country. Test cricket, but that is the ternoon when he had May- the former captain, drove at a expected to be a lengthy stop- when heavy rain left sodden & 219 (Holder 47, Afridi 4-43, Yeah, it has been good, these challenge we players have,” he ers caught behind by wicket- full-length delivery. page, made shorter by tea being areas around the bowlers’ run- Nauman 3-52) by 109 runs. last three days have been good added. 16 Wednesday, August 25, 2021 The Last Word QF’s Qatar Reads and HMC stress need for women to seek help on mental health risk difficult to feel satisfied with The event, titled Mother’s Mental Health, anything else.” was held as part of the ‘Mommy to Be’ Dr Maysam Medhat Ab- del Wahab, a psychiatrist programme, which falls under Qatar and family therapist at HMC, Reads and is targeted at pregnant explained that if a family member has a psychological women and new mothers or mental disorder, it can af- fect the rest of the family and Tribune News Network and the importance of proper this demonstrates the im- Doha nutrition. portance of family therapy The speakers emphasised in complementing the treat- Women in Qatar must speak the importance of psychiatry ment of mental illnesses. out if they are facing mental and its positive impact on “Family therapy is used to health challenges because people’s behaviour. treat psychological conditions help is at hand, experts from Dr Majid Al Abdulla, sen- and behaviour disorders, and Hamad Medical Corporation ior consultant and chairman in general, it is considered a (HMC) said at a discussion of Psychiatry at HMC, said: successful way to treat psy- session held in collaboration “Most people can live well chological problems that arise with Qatar Foundation’s Qa- and be mentally healthy, as among family members,” she tar Reads initiative and Qa- long as they have the oppor- said. “This type of treatment tar National Library (QNL). tunity to talk to someone. It is can be used for whole families The event – titled Moth- really important for people to or individual family members. er’s Mental Health – was share their experiences with a It is not limited to adults, but held as part of the ‘Mommy psychologist for psychologi- also extends to children, espe- to Be’ programme, which cal health problems, and a cially those who suffer from falls under Qatar Reads psychiatrist for more serious emotional and behavioural and is targeted at pregnant mental health issues, so they disorders resulting from fam- women and new mothers. It can get the right help they The session discussed women’s psychological and psychosocial support services at Hamad Medical Corporation and the objectives of mental ily problems.” provides educational read- need.” health nursing, family therapy and its uses in psychology and psychiatry. The session also present- ing materials and a curated Dr Sazgar Abdullah Ham- ed a case study of two wom- reading programme for chil- ad, clinical leader for HMC’s main hospital system. en from Qatar’s community, dren from birth to two years Women’s Wellness Center, Dr Subaie said, “The illustrating the nature of of age as well as workshops virtual women’s consultation centre provides a virtual the cases received by the on health and parenthood, and perinatal service, said: mental health service for Women’s Wellness Center, with the aim of supporting “The Women’s Mental Health women, through which we followed by a question-and- families, building family team provides multidisci- receive psychological cases answer session. relationships and instilling plinary support for women and cases of mental illness- Those interested in re- and promoting healthy val- experiencing psychologically es. We provide professional ceiving counselling should ues across families in Qatar. challenging times, avoid- and compassionate support contact the HMC hotline at The session discussed ing the escalation of mental for the mental health of 16000, where they will be women’s psychological and health problems and their pregnant and breastfeeding able to speak to a team con- psychosocial support services impact on a woman’s quality women, and provide psy- sisting of psychiatrists, so- at Hamad Medical Corpo- of life. In addition, our goal chological consultations for cial workers, psychologists, ration and the objectives of is to inform and empower those who have lost their nurses, pharmacists and nu- mental health nursing, fam- women to help them manage loved ones. tritionists within 72 hours. ily therapy and its uses in their daily mental health and “Treatment include both The hotline is avail- psychology and psychiatry. wellbeing challenges in posi- Dr Majid Al Abdulla. Dr Sazgar Abdullah Hamad. medication and psychologi- able from 9am to 5pm, from It also focused on the role tive and constructive ways. cal counselling as needed, Saturday to Thursday. To of pharmacists in providing “This programme is the available and those who use carry out home visits in the Dr Maha Al Subaie, Clini- with consultations subject to subscribe to Qatar Reads’ pharmaceutical care to im- first of its kind in Qatar and its hotline being able to get a future in case a female pa- cal Fellow at HMC, empha- complete confidentiality and Mommy to Be Programme, prove the mental health of is one of the most effective digital consultation within 72 tient does not wish to go to sised that all consultations privacy. Self-esteem is very visit www.qatarreads.qa women in Qatar, occupation- methods even at an interna- hours of calling.” hospital, offering them the are subject to strict confi- important to feeling happy. and follow @QatarReads on al therapy, the role of social tional level, with digital and Dr Sazgar added that the option of receiving treat- dentiality and are kept in If someone does not feel sat- Instagram for details of its workers and nutritionists, face-to-face services being mental health team plans to ment from home. a separate system from the isfied with themselves, it is events. WCM-Q launches intensive Ezdan Malls unveil back-to-school promo online music therapy course Tribune News Network Doha Tribune News Network Doha Ezdan Malls have launched the Back- to-school promotions to celebrate the An expert team of music therapists, neu- children returning to school after the roscientists, physicians and musicians has summer holiday. launched an online course at Weill Cornell Visitor to the malls can discover cap- Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) to provide train- tivating gigantic balloon decorations ing in the use of music-based interventions and enjoy great promotions throughout to treat a variety of health conditions. Ezdan Malls from August 23 to Septem- The intensive course, titled ‘Training in ber 11. Music-Based Interventions: from Fundamen- As part of the Back-to-school celebra- tals to Multidisciplinary Implementation’, com- tions, Ezdan Mall Al Gharafa and Ezdan prises more than 20 live and recorded webinars Mall Al Wakra are showcasing unique and provides clinicians and musicians with a custom-made decorations made of hun- set of evidence-based resources describing the dreds of thousands of balloons placed in main techniques of music-based interventions different locations. Under the sea theme, and their clinical applications. Music-based the decorations will immerse the whole Ezdan Holding Group Deputy CEO Hani approaches are used to treat or manage many family into the fantastic sea world with Dabash different conditions, including speech deficits, massive whale shark, octopus and other neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s and beautiful creatures among corals. Alzheimer’s, and mental health issues, among “The back-to-school season is very many others. Participants who complete the important to our guests and we wanted course will learn to differentiate ‘therapeutic to offer them something exciting. The music’ or ‘music medicine’ from ‘music therapy’ gigantic balloon decorations will surely and to identify the conditions that would benefit please the families and make sure the from a music therapy intervention. kids have a fresh new start with plenty of Participants will also explore the latest cool memories. Welcome Back-to-school research studies and clinical trials that use to all.” said Hani Dabash, Ezdan Holding therapeutic music and music therapy for Group Deputy CEO. neurological, neuropsychiatric and neurode- Ezdan Malls provide convenient and velopmental conditions, and will acquire the rewarding shopping, dining and en- basic skills required for a multidisciplinary Presenters of WCM-Q’s new music therapy course: Dr Aseel Massoud, Dr Ghizlane Bendriss, Rula Bargh- tertainment. Strategically located in Al cafes options. Additionally, Ezdan Malls implementation of music-based interven- outhi, Zhivka Pesheva, Taoufik Mirkhan and Dr Waseem Kotoub Gharafa, Al Wakra and Al Wukair, Ezdan Al Gharafa and Al Wakra are home to tions. The course is believed to be the first malls encompass a total of over 200 in- Fun Ville: a kid’s paradise with exciting programme of its kind to be tailored to the work together to implement effective music- position and dosage for each patient, we are ternational brands and 50 restaurants/ rides, video games and more. needs of Middle-Eastern populations and in- based interventions in the country and raise witnessing the development of precision mu- cludes a history of music-based therapies in awareness of the benefits of these approaches. sic medicine, where the environmental and the region, and the therapeutic use of tradi- Dr Bendriss said: “With the development cultural background of the patients is taken tional Middle Eastern instruments, sounds of neuroscience, our understanding of what into consideration and a plan tailored to their and music. music can do to the brain is improving. Cur- individual needs is produced.” The course material is presented by neu- rent data and evidence are supporting the Dr Thurayya Arayssi, professor of clini- roscientist Dr Ghizlane Bendriss, assistant use of music and music tools in therapy for cal medicine and vice dean for academic and professor of biology at WCM-Q; medical doc- many neurological conditions and diseas- curricular affairs, said: “There is clear and tor, music therapist and professional lyrical es. With the help of new technologies such compelling evidence that music-based inter- soprano singer Dr Aseel Massoud; music as functional MRI and PET scans, we have ventions can be extremely effective and use- therapist Rula Barghouthi; medical doctor, learnt that simply listening to music can de- ful for many patients with a range of health concert pianist and composer Dr Waseem crease the levels of cortisol, and increase the issues. This excellent course will provide Kotoub; qanun teacher and head of the Arab release of opioids, dopamine and serotonin musicians and physicians with the skills and Music Department at Qatar Music Academy from various parts of the brain. The most knowledge needed to determine who can TaoufikM irkhan, ney teacher Ibrahim Ka- important advantage of active music therapy benefit from music-based interventions and dar; and pianist Zhivka Pesheva, a senior is that it stimulates neuroplasticity, thereby how to implement them most effectively.” piano faculty member at Qatar Music Acad- stimulating the formation of new connec- The course is accredited locally by the emy. tions between different parts of the brain, al- Ministry of Public Health’s Department of During the course, participants will learn lowing people to improve their speech, their Healthcare Professions – Accreditation Sec- about the current status of music therapy in movements and retrieve spatial and temporal tion and internationally by the Accreditation Qatar, and discuss how healthcare profes- orientation or improved attention. Because Council for Continuing Medical Education Visitor to the malls can discover captivating gigantic balloon decorations and enjoy great sionals, musicians and music therapists can music is not a drug that has the same com- (ACCME). promotions throughout Ezdan Malls from August 23 to September 11.