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Sport FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER 2020 Babar aims to sweep Zimbabwe ODI series We will try to whitewash them (Zimbabwe) by playing according to our strength. In T20Is, you always try to play aggressively. You need to make quick decisions. On the flip side, players get some time in ODIs. This will be my first series and I will try to apply my experience leading in T20Is to ODIs. Babar Azam Pakistan captain Sport | 15 CRICKET: INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets in Dubai. Amir Cup 2020: Stage set for thrilling first semi-final today Upbeat Al Markhiya eye dream final as Al Arabi vow top show FAWAD HUSSAIN THE PENINSULA Al Markhiya started the Amir Cup campaign as underdogs but the second division side 2027 AFC has now become one of the contenders for the prestigious title after a series of top-notch Asian Cup: performances. They had a dream run in QFA submits this year’s edition of the Amir Cup as they recorded stunning second part victories against top sides including Al Gharafa and six- time champions Al Rayyan on of bid file their way to the semi-finals. Today, they will face Al THE PENINSULA — DOHA Arabi in what will be the first semi-final of Qatar’s most The Qatar Football Association popular tournament at the (QFA) yesterday handed over the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Al Markhiya coach Omar Naji (left) and Al Arabi coach Heimir Hallgrimson are seen during press conferences ahead of their Amir second part of the bid to host the with kick off set for 6:00pm. Cup semi-final, yesterday. AFC Asian Cup 2027 covering all On paper, Al Arabi are a legal formalities required by the better side and will enter history by reaching the final. us to make history,” Al our place in the final,” he said. cency against the second continental confederation. today’s game as favourites but “All the players are very Markhiya coach Omar Naji, We respect Al Markhiya: division side. The move comes as part of the Al Markhiya believe they have enthusiastic about reaching the who replaced coach Yunus Ali, Hallgrimson “Al Markhiya produced QFA’s commitment to fulfilling all a good chance of making final. It’s a golden chance for said on the eve of the first Meanwhile, Al Arabi coach good results to reach the semi- hosting requirements according to semi-final during a press con- Heimir Hallgrimson said lack finals. 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TheyThey havehave HallgrimsonHallgrimson WeW will do our best,” he said. of the file on August 26 earlier this veryy goodgood playersplayers but at saidsaid duringduring a Meanwhile, Al Arabi star year. The submitted file fulfilled the the same time we alsoalso pre-matchp re-match AronA Gunnarsson, also from necessities of hosting requirements havee good players and can Iceland,Ic said his team expects in addition to highlighting Qatar’s do wellwell against them,” said pressference con-con- a tough challenge from Al rich history and legacy in organ- Naji,i, who also coached Al yesterday.yesterday. MMarkhiya, who defeated a izing continental and international Khor.or. “The“The only teamte like Al Rayyan. tournaments and sporting events. 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We teamteam about AlA Duhail and Al Sadd at the sporting event of its kind in the willl givegive ourour best to sealseal compla-com pl a- sames venue tomorrow. Middle East. Japan's gymnast LOSAIL CUP Sanna guides RB Kindle to Losail Cup glory Winners (Horse, Trainer, Jockey) Uchimura tests LOSAIL CUP Alberto Sanna guiding RB Kindle during the RB Kindle (USA), Gassim Mohammad Losail Cup, yesterday's feature race at QREC's positive for virus Ghazali, Alberto Sanna Al Rayyan Park. The Jassim Ghazali-trained mare claimed a 2¼-length win in the race for REUTERS — TOKYO THOROUGHBREDS (Class 2) Noor Al Hawa (FR), Georges Mikhalides, Purebred Arabians to clinch the coveted title. Alberto Sanna Japanese gymnast Kohei Uchimura has tested positive LOCAL THOROUGHBREDS for COVID-19 ten days before he was due to take Al Lusail (QA), Hadi Nasser Rashid Al part in an international meet seen as a major test of Ramzani, Ronan Thomas Tokyo’s capacity to hold events ahead of next year’s Olympics, organisers announced yesterday. PUREBRED ARABIAN HANDICAP Organisers said it was unclear whether Uchimura, Ebraz (GB), Julian Colin Smart, Tomas who is a three-time Olympic gold medallist, will be Lukasek pulling out of the Nov. 8 meet that will also feature PUREBRED ARABIAN HANDICAP athletes from China, Russia and the United States. Maghamir Des Forges (FR), Gassim Despite a lengthy recent injury record, 31-year- Mohammad Ghazali, Saleh Salem old Uchimura was set to be the main attraction for Al Marri the 2,000 fans allowed to watch the event at Yoyogi THOROUGHBRED HANDICAP National Gymnasium. Al Fayz (IRE), Zuhair Mohsen Zuhair The president of the Federation Internationale de Maki, JP Guillambert Gymnastique, Morinari Watanabe, told reporters during LOCAL THOROUGHBRED PLATE an online news conference yesterday that Uchimura Arandas (QA), Ibrahim Saeed Ibrahim was asymptomatic. Watanabe added that all the other Al Malki, Francois Herholdt members of the Japanese team have so far tested THOROUGHBRED MAIDEN PLATE negative but would be having further tests now. Perfect Empire (GB), Gassim He also said that the event, the Friendship and Mohammad Ghazali, Alberto Sanna THOROUGHBRED MAIDEN PLATE Solidarity Competition at the Yoyogi National Gym- Kuwaity (GB), Mohamed Khaled nasium, would go ahead even if the Japanese team Elahmed, Eduardo Pedroza had to withdraw and that all the international ath- letes had so far tested negative. Sport FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER 2020 15 QMMF completes preparations to Mercedes set for 7th host Round 4 of Qatar National Baja team title and F1 first THE PENINSULA - DOHA Preparations to host the Fourth Round at Imola of the Qatar National Baja have been REUTERS - IMOLA completed, the Qatar Motor and Motor- cycle Federation (QMMF) said yesterday. This will be the resumption of the Lewis Hamilton is closing incomplete 2020 season after motor in on a seventh Formula sport activities were halted due to the One championship but his COVID-19 pandemic started sweeping dominant Mercedes team the globe in March. should get there first at The scrutineering session of bikes Imola on Sunday. was held yesterday with riders going No team has ever won through the paces in Al Khor. seven constructors’ titles in The total distance of the fourth round a row but Mercedes may not is 142kms which will be divided into two need another point to make stages, QMMF has confirmed. history at an Italian circuit The scrutineering of cars will be held making its return to the cal- today at QMMF headquarters in Lusail endar for the first time since Sports Arena. 2006. The start lists of cars and bikes will “There has been great interest from Mercedes currently also be issued today after the scruti- drivers and riders to resume competi- share the record streak with neering session, according to the official tions after so many months. This shows Ferrari, who won six in a program released by QMMF. that QMMF’s keen interest in promoting row between 1999 and The hugely popular two-day affair local talent has been widely appreciated 2004 in a golden era for the is being staged under MOPH guidelines by racing fans in Qatar,” Al Sulaiti said Italian team when seven issued to tackle any possible threat of yesterday.