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FFOOTBALLOOTBALL | Page 3 GOLF | Page 8 Qatar will host DeChambeau one of the best blasts away World Cups, in Masters says Cazorla practice Wednesday, November 11, 2020 CRICKET Rabia I 25, 1442 AH Mumbai Indians GULF TIMES rout Delhi Capitals to win IPL title SPORT Page 2 SPOTLIGHT Doha 2030 guarantees multiple clusters of competition venues to streamline operations and enhance the sports experience for athletes and spectators Flashback to 2006 Games from the Doha 2006 Asian Games ing that Doha 2030 is a gateway to a through to multiple World Cups and brighter future for Asia. We want to World Championships. And through deliver a Games that supports devel- this existing network, the average opment throughout the continent be- travel time from the Athletes Village to fore and after it is hosted. all venues is just 20 minutes, ensuring “At the heart of our bid is the be- a convenient and cost-eff ective solu- lief that now more than ever, sport tion for all. can play an important role in inspir- “Doha’s transportation network also ing hope, connecting nations and cel- connects to its plethora of top-qual- ebrating our peaceful diversity.” Doha 2030 and QOC President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani . ity hotels which are famed for Qatar’s Doha 2030 proposes a compact, world-renowned hospitality. And like sustainable Games, with athletes’ ex- the venues and transportation system, perience placed at its very core. Travel By Sports Reporter streamline operations and enhance all of these hotels already adorn Doha’s times between venues and the ath- Doha the sports experience for athletes, the streets within a convenient compact letes’ village have been minimised and OCA Family and spectators. In ad- footprint, ensuring a wonderful ac- athletes would be located in the heart dition, all of Doha’s famous existing commodation experience for all. Doha of the vibrant, diverse and welcoming f the 2006 Asian Games in Doha venues together ensure a Gateway to is ready to be ‘Your Gateway to a Safe, city.” were the “Games of your Life” and Certainty, standing ready to welcome Convenient and Memorable Stay at the Doha 2030 CEO and QOC Secretary- put Qatar in the global limelight Asia’s, and some of the world’s, fi nest 2030 Asian Games.” General Jassim Rashid al-Buenain Ilike no other event had done in athletes. Doha 2030 is a national priority for added: “With all our sports venues and the past, the 2030 edition of the event Doha 2030 and QOC President HE Qatar and has the support of His High- infrastructure already planned or in would be “Your Gateway to a Brighter Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani said: ness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Ha- place, Doha 2030 represents certainty Future for Asian Sport.” “Doha truly is a city that is Games- mad al-Thani. The Bid Committee has at a time of great uncertainty for Asia The Qatar Olympic Committee ready, right now; as are our modern, drawn from Doha’s extensive experi- and the world. We believe that now HE Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad al-Thani on the way to light the Asian headed by HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad world-class venues and sophisticated ence in hosting sports events and lev- is a time when low-risk, responsible Games Flame at the Khalifa International Stadium. al-Thani couldn’t have put it much transport system. Already, they repre- eraged its wealth of existing state-of- and sustainable solutions are what is better as Doha competes with Riyadh sent Asia’s legacy from 2006. But with the-art venues and infrastructure to needed. to host the continental multi-sport Doha 2030 we want to build on this develop its world-leading plan. With “Doha 2030 is promising a Games gala. The Olympic Council of Asia will and provide a gateway to certainty and all permanent sports venues in place which is low-cost but of the very high- decide the venue next month. an enduring legacy for Asia. or already planned, Doha 2030 is able est quality. In the last 15 years alone, Doha 2030 will draw from its ex- “We will work with the OCA and to focus on delivering a Games that Qatar has hosted more than 500 major tensive experience in hosting major Asia’s NOCs to ensure that the next brings benefi ts to all of Asia before and international sports events, conferenc- international multi-sport events, and ten years focus on Asian sport and its after 2030. es and training camps. We have proven make full use of its iconic venues and development. And we can do this be- While submitting Qatar’s Candidate ourselves as a reliable partner to OCA, training facilities, to ensure that sport cause we are ready now, ready to in- City fi le, HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Asian NOCs and many International is front and centre of the Games expe- spire hope through sport and be com- al-Thani said: “We are honoured to and Asian Federations (IFs and AFs). rience. All of Doha’s competition and plementing Doha’s existing venues is submit our candidature fi le to the OCA “We have developed the knowledge non-competition venues are centrally a hyper-effi cient and eff ective trans- and present how Doha is ready to serve and experience to know what athletes located within a compact Games foot- portation network that will service the the OCA and Asia through the delivery need to compete at their very best. We print to minimise travel time and max- venues and Athletes Village. of a world-class, sustainable Games. are ready to work with our colleagues imise convenience. “An integrated system of roads, light “But we also feel strongly that the and partners in Asia once again to en- Doha 2030 guarantees multiple rail, buses and metro that has already Asian Games is about more than elite sure that Doha 2030 is a gateway to ex- clusters of competition venues to facilitated the journeys of large crowds sport. We are committed to ensur- cellence.” HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, right, the Doha 2006 Torch Relay Ambassador, with Indian off icials during a function in New Delhi. A scene from the opening ceremony of the Asian Games at the Khalifa All required infrastructure to host the 2030 Asian Games in Doha is already in International Stadium. place. Gulf Times 2 Wednesday, November 11, 2020 CRICKET SPOTLIGHT Mumbai Indians thrash Delhi to take fi ft h IPL title The defending champions raced to the target of 157 in 18.4 overs with skipper Rohit Sharma hitting 68 AFP Dubai rilliant hostile bowling led by Kiwi Trent Boult took Mumbai Indians to an emphatic fi ve- wicket victory over Delhi Cap- italsB and a fi fth Indian Premier League title yesterday. Boult struck twice in his fi rst two overs as Mumbai kept Delhi to 156-7 and the reigning champions raced to the target in 18.4 overs with skipper Rohit Sharma hitting 68. Sharma, 33, led the chase in his 200th IPL appearance to inspire the most successful team in the Twenty20 tournament to add to triumphs in 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019. Boult took opener Marcus Stoinis with the fi rst ball of the fi nal in Dubai, giving the upstart Delhi side a grim warning of the tough night ahead in the empty stadium. “It’s been a good few months, giv- ing the franchise a good start,” Boult, who was traded to Mumbai from Delhi Capitals last November, said after being named man of the match. “With every- thing going on, I’ve been welcomed in the side. To have made it across the line, it’s been worth it.” Ajinkya Rahane was caught behind Mumbai Indians’ players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Indian Premier League in Dubai yesterday. (Sportzpics for BCCI) for two in Boult’s next over. Jasprit (Shreyas Iyer 65 not out, Rishabh Pant Powerplayer of the season: Trent Bumrah’s fi ery pace also kept Delhi in fi ve with a slower short ball and he re- mar Yadav was run out for 19 in a mix- the start of this season, so I had a good 56; Trent Boult 3/30) lost to Mumbai Boult (Mumbai Indians) check. Mumbai brought in off -spinner turned fi gures of 3-30 from four overs up with Sharma. Sharma hit four sixes chat with Hardik (Pandya) and Krunal Indians 157/5 in 18.4 overs (Rohit Jayant Yadav to bowl the fourth over of devastating left-arm pace. Iyer went and fi ve fours in his 51-ball innings and (Pandya),” said Kishan. “Wanted to do Most sixes award: Ishan Kishan Sharma 68, Ishan Kishan 33 not out; (Mumbai Indians) and he immediately bowled in-form past 500 runs in a season for the fi rst nearly fi nished the game off with Ishan what was good for the team with the bat Anrich Nortje 2/25) by 5 wickets opener Shikhar Dhawan for 15. time but Delhi managed just 38 runs in Kishan but fell to South African quick and score big runs.” Delhi fast bowler Super-striker of the season: Kieron Delhi skipper Shreyas Iyer, who made the last fi ve overs, with the loss of three Anrich Nortje just before the end. Kagiso Rabada took the wicket of Ki- Pollard (Mumbai Indians) an unbeaten 65, and Rishabh Pant re- wickets, and Mumbai quickly took con- Kishan, who scored over 500 runs in eron Pollard, for nine, to lead this sea- INDIVIDUAL AWARDS LISTS Game-changer of the season: KL built the innings with a partnership of trol of the run chase.