FFOOTBALLOOTBALL | Page 2 HHORSEORSE RRACINGACING | Page 4 Paqueta World’s best sends Brazil Arabians for past Peru into Qatar Int’l Copa fi nal Stakes Wednesday, July 7, 2021 CRICKET Dhul Qa’da 27, 1442 AH England name new GULF TIMES squad for Pak ODIs aft er virus outbreak SPORT Page 3 SPOTLIGHT Fift een athletes to represent Qatar at Tokyo Olympic Games Two female athletes – Bashayer Almanwari in 100m athletics and Tala Abu-Jubara in rowing – will represent Qatar nder the theme of ‘We Are Team Qatar’, the Qatar Ol- ympic Committee (QOQ) launched its promotional Ucampaign to support Team Qatar stars ahead of their participation in Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games to take place from July 23 to August 8. A phrase that represents the pride and unity of Team Qatar to unite the audience behind the team from all demographics. A total of 15 athletes will proudly will focus on some important messages represent Qatar in seven sports at To- as it calls on all the sporting commu- kyo 2020 Olympics as Team Qatar will nity to get behind Team Qatar stars as compete in a total of seven sports and 6 they strive to make our nation proud. track and fi eld disciplines. Two female As the QOC is leaving no stone un- athletes will participate in the sports of turned in preparation for the upcom- Rowing and Athletics. Team Qatar ros- ing Olympics Games, it encourages its ter in Tokyo 2020 Olympics includes; followers on social media platforms Mutaz Barshim, Abderrahman Samba, to show their support for team Qatar Abubaker Hayder, Abdirahman Saeed stars through the following accounts; Hassan, Musab Adam, Femi Ogunode, Instagram: Qatar Olympic Twitter: Ashraf Amgad El-Seify (athletics), Mo- Qatar Olympic Facebook: TeamQa- hamed al-Rumaihi (shooting), Fares tar YouTube: TeamQatar Snapchat: Ibrahim (weightlifting), Cherif You- TeamQatar. nouse, Ahmed Tijan (beach volleyball), Qatar’s development in sport is built Ayoub al-Idrisi (judo) and Abdulaziz on a far-sighted vision alongside years al-Obaidly (swimming). of hard work and commitment. Team The Qatari women will be repre- Qatar athletes grew in an environment sented by Bashayer Almanwari in 100m supported by world class development event and Tala Abu-Jubara, the fi rst programmes and state-of-the-art Qatari female athlete to represent Qatar sport facilities as they are paving the in Rowing at the Olympic Games. The way in inspiring future generations to QOC campaign ‘We Are Team Qatar’ represent Team Qatar. High Jumper Mutaz Barshim (left) and 400m hurdles runner Abderrahman Samba are Qatar’s brightest medal hopefuls at Tokyo Olympics. WIMBLEDON TENNIS Hurkacz sends Barty keeps Cawley dream alive as Jabeur exits Medvedev AFP crashing out London and sets shleigh Barty yesterday moved Federer date a step closer to achieving her goal of winning the Wimble- Reuters don women’s crown on the London A50th anniversary of fellow indigenous Australian Evonne Goolagong Cawley’s fi rst title victory. oland’s Hubert Hurkacz Barty outplayed fellow Australian ousted second seed Da- Ajla Tomljanovic – appearing in her fi rst niil Medvedev after the Grand Slam quarter-fi nal at the age of pair returned yesterday 28 – winning 6-1, 6-3 to progress to the Pto fi nish their rain-hit match semi-fi nals. World number one Barty, and reached his maiden major though, will need her top game if she is quarter-fi nal where he will meet to reach the fi nal as she plays in-form Belarus’s Aryna Sabalenka stretches eight-time Wimbledon win- 2018 champion Angelique Kerber in to- for a return en route to her win against ner Roger Federer. World No 2 morrow’s semi-fi nals. Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur at the Wimbledon Medvedev was leading Hurkacz Kerber, who beat Karolina Muchova yesterday. (AFP) by two sets to one on Monday 6-2, 6-3, is the only remaining player with the fourth set on serve to have already been in the last four at my heart on the court and enjoying my when play was cancelled for the tournament. Former world number time.” the day because of rain after the one Karolina Pliskova will play Aryna Pliskova had little trouble in brush- players had spent two hours and Sabalenka of Belarus in the other semi- ing aside Golubic with the unseeded 25 minutes on Court Two. fi nal. Sabalenka showed all the fi ghting Swiss only troubling the Czech towards But the 24-year-old Hurkacz, qualities and power of the tiger tattoo the end of the match. “This was my fi rst seeded 14th, looked a completely she sports to end the historic run of Ons appearance on Court One this year and diff erent player when the match Jabeur of Tunisia, winning 6-4, 6-3. I had to work really hard to get to this restarted under the closed roof Pliskova reached her fi rst Wimble- court,” said Pliskova. “I feel like I am of Centre Court, triumphing don semi-fi nal outclassing Switzer- improving with every match.” 2-6, 7-6(2), 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. “Play- land’s Viktorija Golubic 6-2, 6-2. Sadly ing on this unbelievable court, the quarter-fi nals did not provide the RESULTS (X DENOTES SEEDED probably the best in the world, greatest of thrills or entertainment for PLAYER): with an amazing crowd is really the capacity crowd on Centre and Court special,” Hurkacz said. “Daniil is Men fourth round: Hubert Hurkacz One. It was the fi rst time the tourna- Australia’s Ashleigh Barty (right) embraces compatriot Ajla Tomljanovic after winning the women’s quarter-final match at the an unbelievable player. We bat- (POL x14) bt Daniil Medvedev (RUS ment has had maximum crowds after Wimbledon at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, yesterday. (AFP) tled so hard. So to win is incred- the Covid-19 limit of 50% capacity was x2) 2-6, 7-6 (7/2), 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 Women ible... I knew I needed to get off lifted. Some hardy souls armed with wearing a specially-designed dress in visits to Wimbledon but she prevailed supporters in the crowd, can depart Quarter-finals: Ashleigh Barty (AUS) to a strong start today and I think umbrellas and rugs sat on Henman Hill tribute to the ‘iconic’ scallop one Caw- with some authority over her 26-year- having done all she could to achieve her x1) bt Ajla Tomljanovic (AUS) 6-1, 6-3; I did a pretty good job.” to watch on the big screen despite driv- ley wore for her 1971 title success. She old opponent. goal that her success will galvanise a Angelique Kerber (GER x25) bt Karolina Next up for the world number ing rain. was delighted to have reached the last “I’m happy it looks like everything swathe of young Arab women, especial- Muchova (CZE x19) 6-2, 6-3; Karolina 18 will be the 39-year-old Fe- World number one Barty already has four even if Kerber is a formidable op- is working for me,” said Sabalenka, ly in North Africa, to take up the sport. Pliskova (CZE x8) bt Viktorija Golubic derer, the 20-time major win- a 2019 French Open title to her credit ponent especially on grass. “It’s the who will try and go one better than her Kerber looks a real threat after the (SUI) 6-2, 6-2; Aryna Sabalenka (BLR x2) ner, who defeated him in their but in previous years had yet to show ultimate test,” said Barty. “Angie’s had compatriot Victoria Azarenka who lost 33-year-old eased to success over Mu- bt Ons Jabeur (TUN x21) 6-4, 6-3 only previous meeting in 2019 she could add Wimbledon to the Grand success here before. I love that match- twice in the semis in 2011 and 2012. chova. “It’s a magical place for me,” at Indian Wells. “Roger, what he Slam list despite winning the junior title up. This is a dream come true.” “It’s really tricky, shots on the grass. It’s said Kerber, who is a three-time major does, the titles he has won, is a in 2011. Her best previous showing was Sabalenka let out a roar and pumped sometimes hard to do anything with the winner, after securing the 80th victory WOMEN’S SEMI-FINAL LINE-UP real inspiration,” Hurkacz said a fourth round appearance in 2019. her arms in the air after outgunning ball. It fi ts my game and I’m really en- of her career on grass. “I was excited Ashleigh Barty (AUS x1) v Angelique about the Swiss great. “I will be Barty, though, seems motivated to Jabeur. The second-seeded Sabalenka joying my time on the court.” to play the grass court season after a Kerber (GER x25); Karolina Pliskova hoping to get a little bit of sup- win it on Cawley’s anniversary even had won only once on her previous three Jabeur, who had several Tunisian one year break. I am so happy having (CZE x8) v Aryna Sabalenka (BLR x2) port tomorrow.” Gulf Times 2 Wednesday, July 7, 2021 SPORT SPOTLIGHT England fans dare to dream of Euro 2020 glory as Denmark semi looms AFP “home” tournament for the Three Lions. Be- Maguire admitted that home advantage London lief is growing in a nation weary of the coro- would benefi t England in the last four, with navirus pandemic and hungry for success that bigger crowds allowed back into Wembley as Southgate’s young team can deliver glory for coronavirus limits are eased despite a surge in ngland is gripped by Euro 2020 fervour the fi rst time since the 1966 World Cup.