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Nasser Al Khater, CEO, FIFA World Cup 2022 LLC. Qatar developing own version of FIFA Fan ID, says Nasser Al Khater IKOLI VICTOR tograph. It was given away for Doha free and was valid for all 2018 FIFA World Cup matches. Qatar is developing its own The Russia Fan ID allowed Mauritania’s players celebrate their 2-0 victory in the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup qualifier over at the Jassim Bin Hamad on Tuesday.( AFP) version of the FIFA Fan ID in foreign citizens and stateless collaboration with the world’s persons entry into the the Rus- soccer governing body, ac- sian Federation. cording to Nasser Al Khater, Qatar’s recent announce- the CEO of FIFA World Cup ment that it will only allow Mauritania beat Yemen in Qatar 2022 LLC. people who have been fully Khatter was speaking vir- vaccinated against COVID-19 tually during the panel ses- to attend next year’s World sion Legacy of Sporting Mega- Cup is a foreshadowing of style to FIFA Arab Cup ticket Events at the Qatar Economic what the FAN ID might even- Forum in Doha on Tuesday. tually look like. Khatter said, “We are cre- Speaking of building a Tribune News Network ating a one-stop shop, similar lasting legacy, Khatter said: Doha to a hub application, for many “When we won the right to who may be familiar with the host the World Cup in 2010, Mauritania justified their Fan ID that was implemented we looked at previous mega- higher ranking as the Africans in Russia World Cup 2018, events. Without going into sailed past Yemen 2-0 in the which was like a security de- specifics about the countries playoff clash at the Jassim bin vice. We are transferring it into Qatar studied, many of them Hamad Stadium on Tuesday an electronic device, similar to struggled with the stadium’s to claim their spot in the main an electronic wallet, which be- use after the World Cup. draw of the FIFA Arab Cup comes your security access to Some were newly construct- Qatar 2021. , identification, and ed, while others were refur- Goals from Ismael Diak- you have electronic visa.” bished. They had no legacy ite and Hemeya Tanjy in each The Qatar Fan ID will have plan, but what we’ve decided half earned Mauritania a place features similar to the Russia to do in the design of all the in Group B along with Tunisia, Fan ID design, which was used stadiums is to consider how United Arab Emirates and . to identify spectators at the the stadiums will be used af- Going into the match, both 2018 FIFA World Cup. ter the World Cup. sides coaches felt the game The Fan ID was a required “We currently have the would be a 50-50 affair de- document for access to stadi- Ras Abboud Stadium, which spite Mauritania at 101 in the ums to watch matches. Spec- will be dismantled after the FIFA rankings to Yemen’s 145. tators were required to fill out tournament. It is a steel struc- While Yemen had their chanc- an application for a Fan ID ture stadium that we do not es, Mauritania were clinical in and obtain one after purchas- require. The capacity of all of front of goal. ing event tickets. The Fan ID our stadiums will be reduced. Both teams also had con- was a laminated form that Some stadiums will be re- trasting build-up to the play- Mauritania’s Hemaye Tanji (C) celebrates his goal against Yemen at contained the user’s personal purposed for other sporting off match. While Mauritania the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Tuesday. (AFP) Mauritania players thanks their fans after the match. information as well as a pho- events.” are still in contention for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and Mauritania came mightily peccably and fired it home The Asians did their best to get control the ball which hit the and have qualified for next close to breaking the deadlock with aplomb as the Africans back into the game after the top of the net. Yemen had the year’s Africa Cup of Nations, six minutes in, only for Adama deservedly went ahead. interval, but it was always go- ball in the net in injury-time, Yemeni’s hopes of making Ba’s free-kick to be tipped on Mauritania could have ing to be an uphill task. They, but it was ruled offside. Quick read it to Qatar 2022 came to an to the post by Yemen goalkeep- doubled the lead in the 31st however, had a good shout for Mauritania will be the end during the latest round of er Mohamed Khairalah. At the minute after Yemen players a penalty which was ruled out. team to watch out for in the UEFA has no plans to move Euro 2020 Asian zone World Cup qualify- other end Yemen could not were caught out playing from Meanwhile, Diakite had a main draw of the FIFA Arab semis and final from Wembley ing in . make most of the two corners, back but Mohamoud Abdul- half-chance to double the lead Cup, which will be held in Yemen lost to Saudi Arabia, Mauritania did get the lahi hit straight to the goal- when he burst down the right, Qatar from November 30 to : UEFA insists there are no plans to move the Euro 2020 Uzbekistan and Palestine in opener in the 18th minute – keeper. but he failed to trouble Khai- December 18 later this year. semi-finals and final away from Wembley. England’s national sta- Group D matches over the last and in some style. Ba, from Yemen’s hurdle got a ralah. Then, minutes from A team on the rise in recent dium is due to host five knockout matches, but UEFA confirmed last two weeks to make an early exit. the back, spotted Diakite whole lot steeper shortly be- time, Tanjy put his team well years, Mauritania’s improve- week there is a “contingency plan” in place should overseas sup- And it looked like they were still burst behind the Yemen back- fore the break. Mudir al-Ra- in control after the 23-year- ment can be measured by their porters be forced to quarantine for 10 days in line with coronavirus carrying that hangover. line and immediately played daei handled the ball to halt an old received a cut back from jump of more than 100 places protocols in Britain. The semi-finals are set to take place on July 6 The match began at a fast a palatial long ball over the attack and was sent off after Diakite and shot at Khairalah, in the FIFA World Rankings and 7 before the final on July 11.(DPA) pace, flowing from end to end, top. Diakite controlled it im- VAR check in the 41st minute. who fumbled and failed to between 2012 and 2017. Keen geared up to face dashing Djibouti Tribune News Network for us ahead of this match and group stage versus Algeria, Doha we will utilise all this experi- Burkina Faso and Niger later ence in the match against Dji- this year. Upbeat Lebanon, who have bouti,” he said. But coach Julien Mette, already made the next round The Lebanon coach added who is missing several key of FIFA World Cup Qatar that Arab Cup will be more players in the match, said it 2022 qualifying, now have the than just a tournament for his would be a big challenge. FIFA Arab Cup 2021 in their side. “We are determined to sights as they take on Djibouti “The Arab Cup will be like well and book a place in the in their play-off clash at the a mini World Cup. A compei- Arab Cup. We have watched Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium titon involving all Arab teams five matches involvling the on Wednesday. is important, especially since Lebanese side and we are well Exuding confidence, Leba- this has not happened since a aware of their strengths and non coach Jamal Taha while long time,” he said. weaknesses. speaking to the media on the In contrast, Djibouti will “They are good team and eve of the match on Tuesday require another selfless and the match will definitely be said qualifying for the Arab inspired performance from difficult,” he said, adding, Cup will be a proud moment Mahabeh and his team-mates “We have a young team, hav- for his team. in their 22 June showdown Lebanon coach Jamal Taha (right) speaks to the media on Tuesday. Djibouti coach Julien Mette (right) addresses the media ahead of his ing an average age of 25 years “We are ready to face Dji- with Lebanon for a place at the team’s FIFA Arab Cup 2021 qualifying match against Lebanon. who have the desire to prove bouti and our goal is to win FIFA Arab Cup 2021™. nal round of Asian qualifying clash. themselves. this match and qualify for the The Cedars are 90 places for the 2022 World Cup. “I’m calm and convinced take part in this competition. A victory against Lebanon Rankings wise Lebanon Arab Cup,” Taha said at a vir- above them in the Ranking However, their star player that, if we manage to qualify, That would provide something will also be a huge morale- are 93 and Djibouti 183rd tual news conference. and will not be lacking in con- Mahdi Mahabeh has already we’re capable of winning some we lack a bit as a team: experi- booster for Djibouti, who will but that wouldn’t matter “The recent Asian Qualifi- fidence,having just secured insisted that the African team games in Qatar. The main ence,” he said in an interview continue their World Cup much once the teams are on ers were the best preparations their place in the third and fi- would provide for a strong thing is to beat Lebanon and with Fifa.com. journey in the second round the pitch. Sports Wednesday, June 23, 2021 13

Croatian supporters celebrate as they watch a broadcast of the UEFA EURO 2020 match between Croatia and Scotland at Croatia’s midfielder Luka Modric (R) celebrates with teammates after their 3-1 win in the UEFA EURO 2020 Group D match the Jelacic square in Zagreb, on Tuesday. (AFP) over Scotland at in Glasgow on Tuesday. (AFP) Modric magic inspires Croatian progress at expense of Scotland second place and next meet Today’s Matches England defeat the runners-up from Group E. England topped Group D Czech Republic after a 1-0 win over the Czechs, who finish third behind Croa- DPA tia on goals scored. Glasgow Scotland had made a bright start as they chased the Croatian talisman Luka win which would have taken Modric struck a sensational them into a knock-out phase second half goal to inspire a for the first time but fell be- 3-1 win over Scotland in Glas- hind to Nikola Vlasic’s goal in gow on Tuesday and secure the 17th minute. Sweden vs Poland (7pm) progress to the last 16 of Euro Callum McGregor equal- Slovakia vs Spain (7pm) 2020. ized with Scotland’s first goal The former world player at a major finals in 23 years Portugal vs (10pm) of the year crashed a shot into but Croatia’s quality showed Germany vs Hungary (10pm) the top corner with the outside through to leave home fans of his right foot in the 62nd broken-hearted at Hampden minute to salvage the cam- Park once more. in London for their round of paign for Croatia, who were on In London , England se- 16 game on Tuesday and will the verge of elimination. cured top spot in Group D face second-placed team in And it was Modric’s cor- with a 1-0 victory over the Group F, meaning they can ner that was headed in by Ivan Czech Republic to enter the face world champions France, Perisic 13 minutes from time round of 16 at Euro 2020 in holders Portugal or Germany. to seal matters. high spirits. The Czechs finished third World Cup runners-up Raheem Sterling scored as they were beaten on goals Croatia lost their first game to the sole goal of the match by scored by Croatia, who won England and could only draw heading in a superb assist by 3-1 against Scotland. The with the Czech Republic but England’s midfielder Jude Bellingham (2ndR) reacts with Czech Republic’s goalkeeper Tomas Vaclik (R) at the end of the UEFA EURO 2020 Jack Grealish. Scots, in fourth, say goodbye with four points they edged Group D match at the in London on Tuesday. (AFP) The Three Lions remain to the tournament. Germany wait on Mueller Slovakia aim for knock-out blow and Spanish shock DPA for crucial Hungary clash Seville (Spain)

DPA if they don’t want to risk ear- from the start that we will reach Munich’s arena cannot be il- Slovakia will progress to the Munich ly elimination as at the 2018 the next round and show an luminated in rainbow colours knock-out phase of Euro 2020 World Cup. even better side of ourselves.” for the match. with a draw against Spain on Germany coach Joachim Loew had previously said Loew said “the team is very fo- Munich city council had Wednesday but feel they have Loew has not given details on it “would be difficult” that Mu- cussed and concentrated,” and made an according request to been given a blueprint of how how he will replace Thomas eller could play but he will go called for Germany to continue promote diversity after Hun- to deliver a knock-out blow to Mueller in his side if the Bay- through a fitness test follow- their revival. gary’s parliament last week their hosts in Seville. ern Munich player is not fit to ing his injury the 4-2 win over “We know that we have approved a law that restricts “We have seen how you face Hungary in a Euro 2020 Portugal last time. only made a small step and the information rights of have to play against them with crunch clash on Wednesday. “It’s somewhat unknown now have it in our own hands. young people with regards to Sweden and Poland,” said vet- “We will wait until to- at the minute,” said Loew. I expect the same attitude to- homosexuality and transsexu- eran captain Marek Hamsik morrow afternoon,” he said “We will not take a risk. morrow.” ality. The law is considered on Tuesday. Tuesday. “There are various But it could be he is in the A draw - tipped Tuesday important for right-wing con- Slovakia are second with thoughts to play with and pos- position to be there anyway.” by “psychic” elephant Yashoda servative Prime Minister Vik- three points in a remarkably sibilities in the choice of per- Mats Hummels, Ilkay Guen- at Hamburg zoo - would be tor Orban. tight Group E which has lead- sonel.” Leon Goretzka is fit dogan and Robin Gosens all enough to reach the last 16. “Given the political context ers Sweden on four, Spain on Slovakia’s midfielder Marek Hamsik (C) and teammates during a again and could take Mueller’s picked up knocks against Por- Yashoda has already correctly of this specific request - a mes- two and Poland on one. training session at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville, Spain, Tuesday, the place, and so could Leroy Sane. tugal but will be fit. tipped that Germany would sage aiming at a decision tak- Sweden will definitely go eve of their UEFA EURO 2020 Group E match against Spain. (AFP) Mueller is nursing a knee “We want to bring the same lose against France and beat en by the Hungarian national through regardless of what problem and did not take part energy to the pitch,” said Hum- Portugal. parliament - UEFA must de- happens in their match with opener against Sweden fol- their results,” he said Tuesday, in the final training session mels, whose own goal saw Ger- The game is being over- cline this request,” UEFA said. Poland in St Petersburg but lowed by a 1-1 draw with Po- a day before his side face Slo- for the game in Munich that many defeat 1-0 by France in shadowed by European foot- Munich mayor Dieter Re- the other three teams could land but remain a formidable vakia in Seville sitting third in Germany can’t afford to lose their opener. “We want to show ball ruling body UEFA saying iter named it “shameful that progress or exit. threat, says Hamsik. Group E. UEFA forbids us here in Mu- Slovakia need only draw “They are still one of the “I enjoy working with the nich to give a sign of openness to at least go through as one best teams, not just in Eu- federation,” he said, having to the world, for tolerance, for of the four best third-placed rope,” he said. taken over after a disappoint- respect and for solidarity with sides but are aiming for vic- “They just don’t score ing World Cup 2018 in Rus- the many people in the LGBT tory. goals.” sia. He gave up the job for a community. “We are trying to get at spell in qualifying for the Eu- Hungary’s Foreign Minis- least a point against Spain Enrique wants to keep ros to a former assistant for ter Peter Szijjarto meanwhile but we’re not playing for job regardless of Euro family reasons. welcomed “a right decision” a draw,” said coach Stefan outcome “I would like to continue. at a European Union meet- Tarkovic, who is without the Spain coach Luis Enrique has I have a contract and I have ing in Luxembourg as UEFA injured Ivan Schranz and said he wants to keep his po- the intention of fulfilling it,” “decided not to get caught Denis Vavro who is in coro- sition even if his side suffer a he said. His current deal runs up in a political provocation navirus quarantine. shock group stage exit at Euro to the end of the 2022 World against Hungary.” Germany “There are not many 2020 on Wednesday. Cup in Qatar. captain Manuel Neuer, how- games like this in a footballer’s However, the 51-year-old After two disappointing ever, can continue wearing a life. I’m sure we will bring 100 former Real Madrid and Bar- draws, Spain must win to guar- rainbow coloured armband as per cent.” celona star is aware it might antee progress to the knock- Hungary’s players take part in training at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Tuesday on the eve of their UEFA UEFA has stopped a review Spain have been disap- not be that simple. out phase though another EURO 2020 Group F match against Germany. (AFP) into this matter. pointing so far with a goalless “Coaches are judged on draw would also likely suffice. 14 Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Sports Qatar 2022 staff gains valuable tournament experience at Euros Secondment programme offers SC employees vital insights ahead of 2022 FIFA World Cup SC.qa

ith only 17 months to go until Qatar Whosts the FIFA World Cup, staff from the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Leg- Aisha Al Jehani. acy (SC) and FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC (Q22) have been gaining major tourna- ment experience by supporting the delivery of the UEFA Euro- pean Championship. Twenty-seven employees from a range of functional ar- eas are supporting the tour- nament, which is being held An inside the stadium view of the Euro 2020 opening ceremony held at the in Rome on June 11. across 12 cities from 11 June to 11 July. The secondment pro- gramme aims to enhance par- ticipants’ competition knowl- edge while increasing their operational expertise. This is one of the final opportunities for staff to work at a major tournament following similar secondment and observation programmes – most notably during the Brazil 2014 and Russia 2018 FIFA World Cups. Later this year, Qatar will deliv- er the FIFA Arab Cup – which will help the country test infra- structure and planning ahead Sama Rubie. of the World Cup. Aisha Al Jehani, Non-Com- ger to work as part of the team during the World Cup,” added petition Venues Planning and managing the Parken Stadium Al Saadi. Rashid Al Khater. Salah Al Saadi. Hamad Al Sulaiti. Operations Senior Manager at in Copenhagen and gain valu- Based in Spain throughout the SC, has been working as a able operational experience. Euro 2020, Rashid Al Khater, seating and safe departure of tremendous pedigree in the successes and challenges, and VIP Venue Manager at Rus- “Euro 2020 is a large tour- Venue Manager at the SC, is Nasser Al Zeyara. dignitaries during match days. organisation of large-scale to share our experiences in Qa- sia’s Saint Petersburg Stadium, nament that will give me a real working as part of the team “Coordinating the needs of tournaments, is providing me tar with security officials at the which will host matches up to sense of the operational re- managing Sevilla’s La Car- match day,” he added. different parties at such a high- a very valuable learning experi- European Union and with the the quarter-finals stage of Euro quirements that go into man- tuja Stadium, which will host With over 1.5 million visi- profile event has taught me ence, something that I look for- Spanish police, thereby provid- 2020 after previously being aging a venue during a major matches up until the round of tors expected to make their that, despite all the planning, ward to reflecting successfully ing me with a valuable oppor- used as a semi-final venue dur- event,” said Al Saadi, who is 16 stage. For him, operating a way to Qatar for the World one must be agile enough and during Qatar 2022,” said Al Ze- tunity to improve my ability to ing Russia 2018. working as an Assistant Ven- venue during a pandemic of- Cup, guest management is an prepared for last-minute re- yara, Stakeholder Engagement deliver a safe and secure tour- “Having the opportunity ue Manager in Copenhagen fers a specific set of challenges important part of the tour- quests,” said Rubie. and Communications Officer nament,” said Al Sulaiti. to support Euro 2020 at a sta- throughout the tournament. that will prove to be very valu- nament’s success. Sama Ru- A crucial component of any at the Qatar 2022 Safety and During his time in Seville, dium that previously hosted As part of the team, Al able when Qatar safely wel- bie, SC Guest Management large tournament is security. Security Operations Commit- Al Sulaiti has participated in World Cup matches holds spe- Saadi plans and manages the comes back fans to the stands Manager, is working with her Ensuring the safety of all par- tee, who is working at Bucha- security committee meetings cial significance for me, seeing daily operational schedule during the World Cup. counterparts at UEFA and the ticipants, including fans and rest’s National Arena as well as as well as pre-match meetings that I am here to improve my for the venue, which includes “Managing operational Dutch Football Association as players, is a top priority for Qa- different fan zones and other between security representa- ability to deliver Qatar 2022 – managing the flow of specta- matters while ensuring the a Guest Liaison Officer at the tar 2022 organisers, and that’s tournament sites. tives from both teams. Of par- the first World Cup to be host- tors, setting up the media and full implementation of Spain’s Johan Cruijff Arena, where she what Hamad Al Sulaiti and Hamad Al Sulaiti, Deputy ticular interest to him was how ed in the and Arab broadcast centres, overseeing COVID-19 safety measures of- is managing the attendance Nasser Al Zeyara are tasked Head of Coordination and Fol- security measures would be world,” said Al Jehani. the transportation plan and fers me much-needed insight of dignitaries, which have in- with learning more about dur- low Up at the Qatar 2022 Safety implemented alongside health “Practice makes perfect, looking after VIP guests. into issue resolution within a cluded FIFA President Gianni ing their Euro 2020 second- and Security Operations Com- and safety requirements relat- and the more experience our “In addition to the techni- very specific context,” said Al Infantino as well as the King ment. Based in Seville and Bu- mittee, sees the secondment ed to COVID-19. team has with different organ- cal skills I have gained during Khater. and Queen of the . charest respectively, the pair programme as a reflection of “Working with multiple ising bodies at major events, Euro 2020, I have also learned “By working with different Rubie’s role during the are working closely with secu- the SC’s insight in capitalising stakeholders at a major event, the better equipped we will be how to manage a set of people functional areas across UEFA, tournament includes coordi- rity personnel in both cities to on opportunities to continu- in the middle of a pandemic, to host the world in 2022,” she that I am only meeting now. I am able to see first-hand how nating meetings between the gain more insight about the ously invest in national talents gave me tremendous insight added. Having the ability to lead a football tournaments are run participating nation’s federa- security operations that go into and improve on their ability to and provided many lessons As SC Venue Manager of team that is put together for a at the highest level, particularly tions and the UEFA headquar- the execution of large sporting deliver a successful World Cup. learned which I look forward Al Thumama Stadium, one of short time in a high-pressure when it comes to understand- ters in Nyon to ensure that all events. “Working alongside my to sharing with my colleagues eight Qatar 2022 tournament setting is something that will ing the many requirements protocols and security meas- “Working with an organi- European counterparts has upon my return to Qatar,” add- venues, Salah Al Saadi was ea- be of tremendous value for me that happen in the build-up to ures are in place for the arrival, sation like UEFA, that has enabled me to exchange both ed Al Sulaiti.

Argentina end drought vs Chile reach Copa knockouts Paraguay with 1-0 win DPA fall to his feet inside the six- Berlin yard box, however, the Bar- despite 1-1 Uruguay draw celona recruit’s reactive effort Argentina qualified for the went just over the crossbar. DPA fender Guillermo Maripan to Copa America quarter-finals af- Argentina did break the Berlin injury, Uruguay struggled to ter ending their drought against deadlock three minutes later create anything of note before Paraguay with a 1-0 victory. via Gomez, who beat the off- Chile claimed a place in the the half-time break. Not since the 2015 Copa side trap and finished delicately knockout stages of the Copa The second period started had Argentina tasted a win over Silva after Di Maria cut a America despite being held to in a similar fashion, but Chile’s over Paraguay - a run of four ball perfectly to the Sevilla star. a 1-1 draw by Uruguay. hopes were dealt a further blow consecutive matches - but La Paraguay ended the half Eduardo Vargas opened when Vargas limped off with an Albiceleste snapped that win- with more possession - 55.2 the scoring in Cuiaba, but an apparent hamstring issue. less streak thanks to Papu per cent to 44.8 per cent - as Arturo Vidal own goal ensured Aided by a flurry of substi- Gomez on Monday. Argentina dropped off after it ended honours even, a result tutes, Uruguay began to build Gomez scored the winner scoring the opening goal. that means Chile can no long- pressure, and that told with in the 10th minute, scooping an Argentina did find the back er finish bottom of Group A. just over 20 minutes remain- effort over onrushing Paraguay of the net for a second time on It also helped Uruguay get ing, Vidal adjudged to have got goalkeeper Antony Silva, for his the stroke of half-time, wheel- off the mark after defeat to Ar- the final touch under pressure second goal from just his sixth ing away in celebration after gentina in their opener, though as Luis Suarez looked to turn international appearance. Gomez’s cross was inadvert- Oscar Tabarez’s side still have in a Matias Vecino flick-on As Lionel Messi equalled ently put into his own net by work to do reach the quarter- from a corner. the record for most Argentina Paraguay defender Junior finals of the competition. Boosted by their equaliser, appearances, Lionel Scaloni’s Alonso but it was ruled offside. A lively start to proceedings Tabarez’s men dominated much men extended their unbeaten There was a promising saw Edinson Cavani force an of the closing stages, though streak to 16 games in Brasilia. spell of sustained pressure outstanding save from Claudio they were denied a first win of Angel Di Maria and Ser- from Paraguay, who had not Bravo with a close-range head- the tournament as an obstinate gio Aguero were named in the lost to Argentina in six years, er, only for the Chilean goal- Chile defence stood firm. starting XI for the first time to start the second half. keeper to be denied the glory Next, Chile finish off their during this year’s Copa, and Paraguay continued to dic- by a late offside flag. (L to R) Chile’s goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, Arturo Vidal and Uruguay’s Luis Suarez leave the field at the end fixtures in the group stage the veteran Argentina pair tate proceedings without cre- The officials also waved of their Conmebol Copa America 2021 match at the Pantanal Arena in Cuiaba, Brazil, on Monday. (AFP) against Paraguay in Brasilia on were heavily involved early. ating anything meaningful as away Chile claims for a pen- Thursday, while Uruguay con- Aguero had a great chance Argentina booked their spot in alty moments later for the denied for long. two with Ben Brereton had ish from a tight angle to put test their penultimate game to put Argentina ahead in the the knockout phase in pursuit same reason, though Mar- Vargas looked to still have taken him into the box, but his team ahead. And, though against Bolivia in Cuiaba on seventh minute after some of a first major title since win- tin Lasarte’s side would not be plenty to do after a slick one- he produced a brilliant fin- Chile subsequently lost de- the same day. woeful defending saw the ball ning the 1993 Copa America. Sports Wednesday, June 23, 2021 15

Katara International Tournament 2021 Qualifiers advance to face Carlsen in final ‘Online Bullet’

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Wednesday Katara International 2021 The FinalistsQualified Players to Finals Tribune News Network Doha 1. MagnusName Carlsen (NOR) Fed 2. 1GM GM Alexander Carlsen, Magnus Grischuk (RUS) NOR 2 GM Grischuk, Alexander RUS A total of 15 qualifiers, includ- 3. 3GM GM , ArtemievVladislav (RUS) RUS ing wildcard entrant GM Al- 4. 4IM IM Thomas Beerdsen, Beerdsen Thomas (NED) NED 5. 5IM IM Yoseph Taher, YosephTaher Theolifus(INA) INA exander Grischuk of Russia, 6 GM Svane, Rasmus GER 6. 7GM GM Rasmus Pap, Gyula Svane (GER) HUN have advanced to face 7-time 7. 8GM GM Gyula Bortnyk, Pap Olexandr (HUN) UKR 9 GM Narayanan.S.L IND world champion and defend- 8.10 GM GM Olexandr Zhigalko, SergeiBortnyk (UKR) BLR ing champion 9.11 GM GM SL Robson, Narayanan Ray (IND) USA 12 IM Zubritskiy, Artyom RUS of Norway in the 2nd edition 10.13 GMGM SergeiTang, Andrew Zhigalko (BLR) USA of the Katara International 11.14 GMGM RayRasulov, Robson Vugar (USA) AZE 15 GM Andreikin, Dmitry RUS Chess Tournament 2021 12.16 IMFM Artyom Cardoso ZubritskiyCardoso, Jose (RUS) Gabriel COL

which began on Sunday. 13. GM Andrew Tang (USA) The qualifiers emerged 14. GM Vugar Rasulov (AZE) @chessqatar @kataraqatar 15. GM Dmitry Andreikin (RUS)   from among 5143 participants @qatarchess @kataraqatarNew Zealand’s Tim Southee celebrates dismissing ’s Rohit 16. FM Jose Gabriel Cardoso (COL).  worldwide. Grischuk was ex- Sharma (L) on the fifth day of the ICC World Test Championship Final tended the wild card by the Seven-time world champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway (left) and Andrw Tang of USA during an online at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, England, on Tuesday. (AFP) organizers – the Qatar Chess Bullet chess game. Tang is among the 15 qualifiers who meet Carlsen in the Katara International After the dust settled, the Federation (QCF) in coopera- Chess Tournament 2021 finals. 14 qualifiers to make the list tion with the Cultural Village are: GM Vladislav Artemiev Foundation – Katara – given (RUS), IM Thomas Beerd- WTC Final: Thrilling his stature as World No.7 and sen (NED), IM Yoseph Taher FIDE Rating (2776). (INA), GM Rasmus Svane With $12,800 in prizes up (GER), GM Gyula Pap (HUN), finish on cards for grabs, the action will con- GM Olexandr Bortnyk (UKR), tinue on Wednesday with the GM SL Narayanan (IND), GM Knockout Finals of Online Sergei Zhigalko (BLR), GM on reserve day Bullet Chess on .org. Ray Robson (USA), IM Arty- The top seven finishers in om Zubritskiy (RUS), GM An- ANI Scoreboard two arena qualifiers (#1, #2) drew Tang (USA), GM Vugar Southampton battled for the right to join Rasulov (AZE), GM Dmitry India 1st Innings 217 Carlsen and Grischuk in the Andreikin (RUS), FM Jose Skipper Virat Kohli and New Zealand (1st Innings; Overnight: 101-2) T. Latham c Kohli b Ashwin...... 30 16-player Knockout Final. Gabriel Cardoso (COL). Cheteshwar Pujara ensured D. Conway c Shami b Ishant...... 54 The star power in both The final will be played there were no further hiccups in K. Williamson c Kohli b Ishant...... 49 events was off the chart with on Wednesday (June 23) the third session on Tuesday as R. Taylor c Gill b Shami...... 11 GM , GM GM Vugar Rasulov of Azerbaijan from 6pm Doha Time and is the ongoing World Test Cham- H. Nicholls c Rohit b Ishant...... 7 BJ Watling b Shami...... 1 Andrew Tang, GM Ray Rob- is also among the 16 finalists. expected to attract a large pionship (WTC) final moved to C. de Grandhomme lbw b Shami...... 13 son, GM Nihal Sarin, GM worldwide audience virtually the reserve day to decide the K. Jamieson c Bumrah b Shami...... 21 Praggnanandhaa, GM Dimitry GM Alexander Grischuk of Russia, World No.7, has been extended a temiev, and many others bat- live on YouTube and other so- winner of the summit clash. T. Southee b Jadeja...... 30 Andreikin, GM Vladislav Ar- wild card for the final round by the Qatar Chess Federation. tling keen contests. cial media channels. India finished the fifth N. Wagner c Rahane b Ashwin...... 0 T. Boult not out...... 7 day of the WTC final at 64/2 Extras: (b4, lb16, nb6): ...... 26 with the winner of the high- Total: (All out, 99.2 overs, 475 mins)...... 249 octane clash to be decided on Fall of wickets: 1-70 (Latham), 2-101 (Conway), 3-117 (Taylor), 4-134 (Nicholls), 5-135 (Watling), Wednesday (reserve day). 6-162 (De Grandhomme), 7-192 (Jamieson), 8-221 Tim Southee claimed the (Williamson), 9-234 (Rahane), 10-249 (Southee). Gymnasts seek to clinch Tokyo Games wickets of the Indian open- Bowling: Ishant 25-9-48-3; Bumrah 26-9-57-0 ers in the third and final of (3nb); Shami 26-8-76-4; Ashwin 15-5-28-2 (1nb); Jadeja 7.2-2-20-1 (2nb). the fifth day of the WTC final India (2nd Innings) against New Zealand. R. Sharma lbw b Southee...... 30 tickets at Artistic World Cup in Doha India lead by 32 runs with S. Gill lbw b Southee...... 8 Kohli and Pujara unbeaten at C. Pujara not out...... 12 V. Kohli not out...... 8 Tribune News Network 8 and 12 respectively. The duo Extras: (lb4, nb1, w1) ���������������������������������������������6 Doha will start the proceedings on Total: (2 wkts, 30 overs, 140 mins)...... 64 Wednesday. To bat: A Rahane, R Pant, R Jadeja, R Ashwin, J The 2016 Olympic cham- In the third session on Tues- Bumrah, I Sharma, M Shami. Fall of wickets: 1-24 (Gill), 2-51 (Rohit) pion Eleftherios Petrounias of day, Rohit Sharma got India off Bowling: Southee 9-3-17-2; Boult 8-1-20-0; and three-time Olym- the mark as he played with soft Jamieson 10-4-15-0 (1nb, 1w); Wagner 3-0-8-0 pian of Italy hands for three runs. It was a Toss: New Zealand are among those aiming to slow start for India as the side Note: No play at all on first and fourth days (rain), additional sixth day will be used. clinch tickets to this summer’s scored 24 in the 1o overs. Tokyo Games at the Doha Ar- Tim Southee provided tistic Gymnastics Apparatus New Zealand with the break- for 249. World Cup, which will be held through as he trapped Shub- India were on top after from till Saturday at the Aspire man Gill in front of the stumps the first session on Tuesday Dome behind closed doors. for 8. Gill became Southee’s but New Zealand fought back The final major event in 600th international wicket. to take a crucial first-innings before Rohit and Cheteshwar lead. the in Doha Pujara then stitched a 27-run Southee and Trent Boult is the eighth and final stop on stand before Southee again did frustrate the Indian bowl- the 2018-2021 FIG Apparatus struck dismissing the Indian ers, however, Ravindra Jadeja World Cup series, where top- opener. did the honours as he dis- ranked specialists on each ap- In the second session, New missed Southee to bundle out paratus have one last chance Zealand were bundled out New Zealand for 249. to lock down their places at for 249 in the first innings on In the firstsession, Shami the Games. Tuesday. had scalped two while Ishant The pressure is on for Pe- Mohammed Shami and Is- picked one wicket to put the trounias, who did not qualify hant Sharma provided India a Kiwis in a spot of bother at for Tokyo 2020 at the 2019 momentum before Ravichan- 135/5. World Championships, leav- dran Ashwin removed Neil India had ended the open- ing the Apparatus World Cup Wagner at the cusp of the tea ing session of the fifth day on series as his only viable path to as the Kiwis extended their a high after a quality display the Games. lead before being bowled out from pacers. “I have to do the fight of my life,” the 30-year-old wrote on Instagram. “I have mixed emotions about it; there’s a lot of stress India golfer Anirban Lahiri and scary pressure, but mainly A gymnast trains on the ahead of the Doha Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup at the Aspire Dome on Tuesday. anticipation for the fight.” qualifies for Tokyo Olympics The 2006 World All- Ibrahim Colak of Turkey and Around champion Ferrari seven-time Olympian Oksana ANI players will be finalised on is in a similar position, bat- Chusovitina of Uzbekistan, New Delhi June 29 after this week’s tling teammate Lara Mori the competition offers one last KPMG Women’s PGA Cham- (ITA) for the Olympic quali- chance for routine refinement Ace Indian golfer Anirban pionship. Aditi Ashok will also fication spot for Women’s before Tokyo. Lahiri qualified for his second be hoping to make the cut for Exercise. And for athletes not aim- successive Olympics as he fin- the Games for a second con- “The Doha World Cup is ing to land berths, Doha pre- ished as the best-placed Indian secutive time. upon us – this will be a very sents another opportunity to golfer in the final Tokyo Games important month,” Ferrari compete internationally ahead Rankings released on Tuesday. Phogat to be the top seed commented on Instagram. of the other big event in Japan Sharing the news on Twit- Asian champion and star In- Olympic qualifiers will be this year: October’s Artistic ter, Lahiri stated that this is dian wrestler Vinesh Phogat finalised following the event. Gymnastics World Champion- the best surprise he has got in has been top-seeded in the To those already qualified to ships in Kitakyushu. a while. women’s 53kg category for the Games, including 2019 The four-day event in Doha “Best surprise I have got the Tokyo Olympics. Japa- World Still champion will be held without fans. in a while. @Tokyo2020 can’t nese wrestler Mayu Mukaida believe I will have the oppor- is in the second position while tunity once again to represent Luisa Valverde Melendres has the tricolor,” he tweeted. bagged the third position. The 33-year-old bagged “The 53kg top four seeds the last available quota in the at the #Tokyo2020 Olympic Games rankings at the 60th Games. 1. @Phogat_Vinesh spot, headed by the World No 1 2. Mayu MUKAIDA 3. Luisa Eleftherios Petrounias of Greece (above) and three-time Olympian Vanessa Ferrari of Italy are among those and recently-crowned US Open VALVERDE MELENDRES 4. aiming to clinch tickets to this summer’s Tokyo Games at the Doha Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World champion Jon Rahm (Spain). Qianyu PANG,” United World Cup, which will be held from till Saturday at the Aspire Dome behind closed doors. The women’s list of 60 Wrestling tweeted.