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England beat India to set up Women’s World T20 final with AustraliaPAGE 14 PREMIER LEAGUE TOTTENHAM VS CHELSEA Sprinter De Grasse hopes to make comeback at 2019 Worlds in Qatar

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ANDRE De GRASSE’s busi- I’ve recovered from my ness is speed but the Cana- hamstring injury I’m 100 dian sprinter was selling the percent now so I am just slow and steady approach on looking forward to starting Wednesday as he prepared to my season and getting make his return to the start- ing blocks after two injury- ready for the world disrupted seasons. championships (in Doha). Hailed as sprinting’s next Andre De Grasse big thing by no less than Usain Bolt after winning three med- als at the 2016 Olympics, De “For me right now it is all Grasse has seen his rising star about trusting the process. clipped by a bout of mononu- “Sometimes I try to push cleosis sandwiched between myself a little bit too hard but hamstring pulls. coach tells me to be patient, The first hamstring injury believe in yourself and things kept De Grasse out of the 2017 will fall into place.” world championships, while The focus next year will the mononucleosis delayed be the world championships his start to the 2018 campaign in Qatar. and was followed by another After missing out on the hamstring problem that ended 2017 worlds, the 24-year-old his season. will be eyeing a return to the The Canadian has not podium having snatched a raced since a third place finish Hailed as sprinting’s next big thing by no less than Usain Bolt after winning three medals pair of bronze medals in the at the national championships 100m and 4x100m relay at the last July and has not run a at the 2016 Olympics, De Grasse has seen his rising star clipped by a bout of mononu- 2015 edition in Beijing. non-wind-assisted 100m un- cleosis sandwiched between hamstring pulls. The first hamstring injury kept De Grasse The Rio Olympic 200m sil- der 10 seconds since clocking out of the 2017 world championships, while the mononucleosis delayed his start to the ver medallist has pencilled in a personal best 9.91 for bronze 2018 campaign and was followed by another hamstring problem that ended his season. few meetings in his build up at the Rio Summer Games. to Qatar, with only the world “I’m good,” De Grasse told relay championships in May in Reuters, as he stood shivering world championships next four fastest times in the 100m the 100m. Japan confirmed. on a windswept Toronto street September.” this season, all better than De “Everybody is running fast, He said he would consider corner, a beanie pulled down After idling on the side- Grasse’s career best. I’ve competed against those “one or two indoor meets” over his ears and his hands cov- lines there is much work be Another American, Justin guys in the past and I’m look- and might defend his 100 and ered in Maple Leaf mitts as part done if De Grasse is to catch Gatlin, blazed to 100m gold at ing forward to getting back on 200m titles at the Pan Am of Hudson Bay’s National Red up with a group of Ameri- the 2017 world championships the track and racing against Games in Lima. Mitten Day in support of the can sprinters, who have been ahead of Coleman, who cap- them again,” said De Grasse, “Obviously you don’t want Canadian Olympic Foundation. dominating the 100m in the tured the 60m world indoor adding he expected to return to rush yourself back into it “I’ve recovered from my Canadian’s absence. title in March. to full training before the end because it is going to take a bit Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse takes a break from training to hamstring injury I’m 100 per- Christian Coleman (9.79), This season Lyles took of the month. of time and do the little things support National Mitten Day and the Canadian Olympic Foundation cent now so I am just looking Ronnie Baker (9.87), Noah home the Diamond League “If I’m healthy I’m confi- right, do the small things, as he prepares for 2019 World Championships in Qatar after two sea- forward to starting my sea- Lyles (9.88) and Michael 200m title as Baker posted dent things will work out and the little things count at this sons interrupted by injury, in Toronto, Canada, on Tuesday. (REUTERS) son and getting ready for the Rodgers (9.89) posted the five of the top 10 times in be successful. point,” said De Grasse. Broadcasters Neymar, Mbappe expected to review production be fit for PSG-Liverpool clash Xavi plans to retire at end plans for REUTERS club. PSG sit third in Group PARIS C, a point behind joint lead- IAAF Doha ers Liverpool and Napoli with of season, INJURED strikers Kylian We will not take any two games remaining. 2019 Worlds Mbappe and Neymar will chances with Neymar and The Champions League is sets sights miss Paris St-Germain’s Kylian against Toulouse, the main focus for the ambi- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Ligue 1 date against Tou- they will not be present. The tious club this season, with DOHA louse on Saturday but both possibility exists that they the French league already on coaching could be back for next week’s looking a formality as they WORLD broadcasters at- Champions League tie with will play against Liverpool. sit 13 points clear at the top tended a world broadcasters Liverpool, coach Thomas Today, after talking to the of the table with 13 wins out meeting (WBM) in Doha last Tuchel said on Friday. doctor, for me Neymar can of 13. week to see first-hand the fa- Neymar tweaked his groin play on Wednesday. Winger Julian Draxler, cilities, services and processes in Brazil’s 1-0 win over Came- meanwhile, was quoted by an available to them at the IAAF roon on Tuesday and Mbappe PSG coach Thomas Tuchel ESPN reporter as saying the WCH Doha 2019, while IAAF hurt his shoulder in France’s Paris club are ready to step Productions also unveiled its 1-0 victory against Uruguay up against a Liverpool side exciting production plans for the same night. not be present,” French news- who won 3-2 in their previ- the event. But Tuchel said medical paper L’Equipe quoted him ous encounter at Anfield in A day of presentations and reports were encouraging, es- telling reporters on Friday. September. AFP unprecedented period of success between visits out to Khalifa Interna- pecially for Neymar, and that “The possibility exists “We are not afraid of Liv- BARCELONA 2008 and 2012, when La Roja won the tional Stadium and the Mara- he hoped both will be fit by that they will play against erpool,” Draxler said. “We World Cup and the European Champion- thon Course along Doha’s Cor- Wednesday. Liverpool. Today, after talk- do not fear elimination. We FORMER Spain and Barcelona midfielder ships twice. niche showcased a completely “We will not take any ing to the doctor, for me Ney- know this is a mini-final and Xavi Hernandez has indicated he will retire Regularly linked with a return to Barce- new production plan designed chances with Neymar and mar can play on Wednesday.” we will have to play better from playing at the end of the season. lona as coach, Xavi has made no secret of to be the most innovative and Kylian Mbappe tomorrow The Liverpool tie is a than the first leg. We have a Xavi has played for Qatar club Al Sadd his ambition to lead his former club in the progressive ever at a World (against Toulouse), they will crunch one for the French great team for it.” since 2015 but is best known for his glitter- future. Championships, driving key ing career at Barca, where he won eight La He insists, however, he first wants to audiences around the world by Liga and four Champions League titles. gain experience in Qatar. being bold and creative. “It’s going to be my last year, in “The idea is to start here in Qatar to Broadcasters saw the first January I’ll turn 39 and I think it’s time get experience, to prove myself, it’s a new glimpse of how the innova- to say goodbye,” Xavi said in an interview stage where I start from scratch,” Xavi add- tive midnight marathon will with Spanish radio station Cadena Ser on ed. “Coaching Barca is a big deal, you have be brought to life on screen to Thursday night. to be very prepared and honestly, I still do showcase the Doha skyline in Xavi was also instrumental in Spain’s not feel I am ready.” the background. Introducing a number of world firsts into the coverage, IAAF Productions have new Upstart’s big dash and exciting plans to make graphics a far more integral part Rai shreds course record to lead in Hong Kong of the coverage and the overall storytelling of the Champion- HONG KONG: There was high as they head into the weekend. ships and the athletes. drama at the Hong Kong Open Beginning his round at the 11th The new production plans Friday as upstart Aaron Rai hole, Rai, the world number place athletes at the front and smashed the course record 201, made four consecutive his 62. centre of the production and with a blistering nine-under-par birdies from 12 to 15, and an- Rai, who like Park is seeking go behind the scenes like nev- 61, and Masters champion Pat- other five in total as he stayed his first win on the European er before. The WBM meeting rick Reed birdied six of the final bogey-free for the tournament. Tour, improved on the record of comes after the Local Organis- seven to avoid elimination. The overnight co-leader 63 at the par-70 Fanling first ing Committee put tickets on England’s Matt Fitzpatrick and opened up a four-stroke shot by Chris Wood in 2012 sale to fans all over the world Tommy Fleetwood and Spaniard advantage at the top of the and equalled by Lucas Bjerre- as Doha continues to show its Alvaro Quiros all found their board over South Korea’s Park gaard in 2015, David Howell readiness to host the world’s Paris Saint-Germain players attend a training session at the team’s “Camp des Loges” training grounds in form in calmer weather condi- Hyo-won, who also broke the in 2016 and Miguel Angel biggest athletics event. Saint-Germain-en-Laye, west of Paris, France, on Friday. (AFP) tions to keep Rai within sight previous course record with Jimenez in 2017. (AFP) 14 Saturday, November 24, 2018 Sports Qatar’s Shammari shoots pistol gold at Arab C’ships

In the mixed trap event, Riaz takes silver Qatari pair of Rashid Hamad al Athba and Amna al Abdulla TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK shot 31 to finish third. DOHA Lebanon’s Moussa and Ray Bassil scored 43 to win the QATAR shooters continued event, while Kuwait’s Abdul- their impressive run at the rahman al Faihan and Sarah ala 14th Arab Shooting Cham- Hawal came second with 39. pionships as Ahmed Zayed Qatar youth shooters also al Shammari and Riaz Khan performed admirably as Al finished first and second in Mishal al Ali with her dazzling the 25m standard pistol men’s performance won the 10m event at the Losail Shooting air rifle junior title. She fired Rashid Towain al Marri astride Anyway II in action in the QNB Qatar Range on Friday. 231.7. Second-placed Hadil al International Showjumping C’ship 2018 at the QEF arena on Friday. Shammari with a total of Harbi of Oman scored 227.5 565-11x finished first, while and her compatriot Arwa al Khan scored 559-14x to fin- Touqi came third with 203,2. ish ahead of the third-placed In the 10m air rifle men Rashid al Marri Omani Muad al Balushi, who youth, Khalid Nasser al Naemi shot 558-14x. came third. “I am satisfied with my Qatar’s Al Dana al showjumps to win performance at the champi- Mubarak and Osama Nasser onships. It was a very tough al Shaiba also won the 10m air event as I was pitted against pistol mixed team gold. with Anyway II strong shooters from Kuwait Qatar’s Shahd al Dar- and Oman. I give credit of my wish won 10m air rifle youth success to Qatar shooting fed- Qatar shooters continued their impressive run at the 14th Arab Shooting Championships being held at the women silver. VINAY NAYUDU SCOREBOARD eration’s technical staff,” said Losail Shooting Range with with Ahmed Zayed al Shammari and Riaz Khan winning the gold and silver in The 10-day long champi- DOHA Shammari. the men’s 25m standard pistol event on Friday. onships will conclude today. Qualifying competition for the FEI World Cup com- YOUNG Qatari rider Rashid petition number.9 | Table A, Against the clock FEI Towaim al Marri, who has Art. 238.2.1 | Max. 145cm | Prize-Money €8,000 1. Rashid Towaim al Marri (Anyway II); Faults: 0; moved his focus completely Time: 81.07secs; Prize: €2,200 to showjumping since the last 2. Hamad Ali al Attiyah (Clinton); 0; 81.95secs; €1,600 few years, brought his skills 3. Faleh Suwead al Ajami (Carport); 0; 83.30secs; West Indies hit back in Chittagong to light once again on Friday €1,200 4. Hamad Nasser al Qadi (SIEC Lonnie); 4; 79.88secs; claiming top honours in FEI €800 World Cup qualifying 145cm 5. Khalid Mohammed al Emadi (Fiji); 4; 85.49secs; after Bangladesh teen sets record class of the QNB Qatar Inter- €560 national Showjumping Cham- 6. Hamad Nasser al Qadi (Andreas SPB Z); 4; 86.66secs; €440 pionship 2018. 7. Mubarak Yousuf al Rumaihi (Vivaldi K); 8; Hosts lose five dle-order after senior spinners The 24-year-old, who ear- 74.31secs; €320 provided the initial break- lier used to switch between Table A, Against the clock with Jump-Off FEI Art. throughs. endurance and showjumping, 238.2.2 | Max. 130cm | Prize-Money €6,000 wkts for 55 runs 1. Jaber Rashid al Amri (Canavaro DE Muze (E.T.); 0; Skipper Shakib Al Hasan, strode across the Qatar Eques- 78.19secs; Jump-off: 0; 42.30secs; €1,500 in the 2nd essay who finished with 3-43, dis- trian Federation’s outdoor 2. Saeed Nasser al Qadi (Daydreamer EC); 0; missed Shai Hope and Kraigg arena with poise on his mount 81.50secs; 0; 42.35secs; €1,200 Australia batsman Glenn Maxwell AFP Brathwaite at the start of his Anyway II for a flawless and 3. Mohammed Saeed Haidan (Apple Bee); 0; 79.31secs; 0; 44.68secs; €900 hits a ball high as India’s wick- CHITTAGONG spell after Taijul Islam re- swift 81.07secs ride to emerge Table A, Against the clock with Jump-Off FEI Art. etkeeper Rishabh Pant watches moved Kieran Powell for 14 as the best. 238.2.2 | Max. 115cm | Prize-Money €5,000 during their T20 match at the TEENAGE Bangladesh off- to help the hosts reduce West Al Marri, who splits his 1. Hamad Nasser al Qadi (Hugo Z) 0; 62.02secs; MCG in Melbourne on Friday. (AFP) spinner Nayeem Hasan be- Indies to 31-3. competition seasons between Jump-Off; 0; 28.38secs; €1,250 2. Mohammed al Baker (Arselina) 0; 67.36secs; 0; came the youngest ever Roston Chase and Sunil Europe and Qatar, in the 32.61secs; €1,000 player to take five wickets on Ambris tried to rebuild the in- process also kept at bay the 3. Mirdef Ali al Qashouti (Mausi) 0; 62.85secs; 0; Rain ruins debut but West Indies’ spin- nings but Nayeem soon struck, superbly in-form Mubarak 32.69secs; €750. ners matched him to restore removing both batsmen in Yousuf al Rumaihi, who on SATURDAY SCHEDULE 2pm: Two Phases FEI Art. 274.5.3 | Max. 120 cm |2 India’s bid to parity in the first Test in Chit- Bangladesh players greet teammate Nayeem Hasan (centre) after he successive overs for 31 and 19 this day committed two faults Horses per athlete | 350 m/min | €6,000 tagong on Friday. dismissed Windies batsman Jomel Warrican on the 2nd day of their first runs respectively. picking eight penalty points. 4pm: Two Phases FEI Art. 274.5.3 | Max. 135 cm | level Australia Nayeem, who was 17 years Test at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Friday. (AFP) Shimron Hetmyer then While Mubarak, riding 2 Horse per athlete | 375 m/min | €8,000 355 days old at the start of the launched a counter-attack to Vivaldi K, returned a quick 6pm: GRAND PRIX - World Cup Competition | Two Rounds FEI Art. 273.3.3.1 & 273.4.3 + 273.2.2 + T20 series game, finished with 5-61, as SCOREBOARD score 63 off 47 balls with five time of 74.31secs, his errors Annex D FEI World Cup Arab League rules + Annex VIII Bangladesh bowled out the fours and four sixes for a brief saw him end up as 7th overall. art 6| Min 145 - Max. 160 cm | 1 Horse per athlete AFP West Indies for 246 to take a BANGLADESH (1ST INNINGS; OVERNIGHT 315-8) D. Bishoo lbw b Nayeem ...... 7 respite from the spin onslaught. Hamad Ali al Attiyah | 350 m/min | €12,000 | LR (Group E). MELBOURNE 78-run first innings lead. Imrul Kayes c Ambris b Warrican ...... 44 K. Roach lbw b Nayeem ...... 2 Hetmyer shared 92 runs astride Clinton followed Al Soumya Sarkar c Dowrich b Roach ...... 0 J. Warrican b Nayeem ...... 12 But the hosts were unable Mominul Haque c Dowrich b Gabriel ...... 120 S. Gabriel c Mahmudullah b Shakib ...... 6 with Shane Dowrich to lift Marri at the podium finishing who clocked 62.02secs and INDIA’S bid to level their to cash in on the advantage, Mohammad Mithun c Dowrich b Bishoo ...... 20 Extras: (b6, lb2, nb2, p5) ...... 15 West Indies from a precari- as the second best with a flaw- 28.38secs in the jump-off to Twenty20 series with Aus- slumping to 55 for five in their Shakib Al Hasan b Gabriel ...... 34 TOTAL: (All out; 64 overs) ...... 246 ous 88-5 but the side col- less ride of 81.95secs. beat Mohammed al Baker, tralia was ruined by rain on second innings at stumps on Mushfiqur Rahim lbw b Gabriel ...... 4 Fall of wickets: 1-29 (Powell), 2-30 (Hope), 3-31 lapsed again once Mehidy Faleh Suwead Al Ajami on riding Arselina (67.36secs & Mahmudullah Riyad b Gabriel ...... 3 (Brathwaite), 4-77 (Chase), 5-88 (Ambris), 6-180 Friday, with the match in Mel- the second day for a lead of Mehidy Hasan b Warrican ...... 22 (Hetmyer), 7-199 (Devendra Bishoo), 8-205 ( Roach), broke the stand. Carport took 83.30secs and 32.71secs). bourne abandoned after the just 133 runs. Nayeem Hasan c Hope b Warrican ...... 26 9-225 ( Warrican), 10-246 (Gabriel). Nayeem then dismissed was placed third. Mirdef Ali al Qashouti on home team struggled to 132-7. Jomel Warrican and Ros- Taijul Islam not out ...... 39 Bowling: Mustafizur 2-1-4-0 (nb2), Mehidy 15-0-67-1, Devendra Bishoo, Kemar Earlier, Jaber Rashid al Mausi was third with times of Australia won a nail-biting ton Chase each took two wick- Mustafizur Rahman lbw b Warrican ...... 0 Taijul 20-3-51-1, Shakib 11-1-43-3, Nayeem 14-2-61- Roach and Warrican to com- Amri topped the Against the 62.85secs and 32.69secs. Extras: (b3, lb5, nb4) ...... 12 5, Mahmudullah 2-0-7-0. first match in Brisbane by four ets to help the West Indies TOTAL: (All out; 92.4 overs) ...... 324 BANGLADESH (2ND INNINGS) plete his five-for before Sakib clock (with Jump-Off) 130cm The final day of the cham- runs, with the third and final claw their way back into the Fall of wickets: 1-1 (Soumya), 2-105 (Imrul), 3-153 Imrul Kayes b Warrican ...... 2 removed Shannon Gabriel to class with his horse Cana- pionship, Saturday, will also game in Sydney on Sunday. But contest. (Mithun), 4-222 (Mominul), 5-226 (Mushfiqur), 6-230 Soumya Sarkar c Brathwaite b Chase ...... 11 wrap up the West Indies in- varo DE Muze (E.T.) clocking see the best international rid- the weather means India now Mushfiqur Rahim re- (Mahmudullah), 7-235 (Shakib), 8-259 (Mehedi), Mominul Haque lbw b Chase ...... 12 nings. 78.19secs in the first phase ers competing in the Grand 9-324 (Nayeem), 10-324 (Mustafizur). Mohammad Mithun b Bishoo ...... 17 can no longer win the series. mained unbeaten on 11 along- Bowling: Roach 17-2-63-1, Gabriel 20-3-70-4, Chase Shakib Al Hasan c Gabriel b Warrican ...... 1 Dowrich held one end firm and 42.30secs in the jump-off. Prix World Cup qualifying On a cold, grey day Aus- side Mehidy Hasan, on what 11-0-42-0, Warrican 21.4-6-62-4, Bishoo 15-0-60-1, Mushfiqur Rahim not out ...... 11 to stay unbeaten on 63, his Saeed Nasser al Qadi on event (1.45m-1.60m). tralia were unable to build looked like a batting minefield Brathwaite 8-1-19-0. Mehidy Hasan not out ...... 0 third Test fifty which came off Daydreamer was the runners- Fifty six riders and 100 any meaningful partnerships at the Zahur Ahmed Chowd- WEST INDIES (1ST INNINGS) Extras: (lb 1) ...... 1 101 balls with the help of two up, while Mohammed Saeed horses from Qatar, Canada, K. Brathwaite c Soumya b Shakib ...... 13 TOTAL: (For 5 wickets, 17 overs) ...... 55 with Ben McDermott their top hury Stadium. K. Powell lbw b Taijul ...... 14 Fall of wickets: 1-13 (Imrul Kayes), 2-13 (Soumya fours and three sixes. Haidan finished third with Ap- France, Jordan and Morocco scorer on 32 before the heav- Nayeem, who surpassed S. Hope b Shakib ...... 1 Sarkar), 3-32 (Mominul), 4-35 (Shakib), 5-53 Earlier in the day, Bangla- ple Bee. are competing in the cham- ens opened and they forced off Australian Pat Cummins’s S. Ambris lbw b Nayeem ...... 19 (Mithun). desh were bowled out quickly The 115cm Against the pionship which also serves as after 19 overs. five-wicket haul on debut at 18 R. Chase c Imrul b Nayeem ...... 31 Bowling: Roach 1-0-11-0, Warrican 8-0-22-2, Chase for 324 in their first innings clock 9 (with Jump-Off) one of the qualifying rounds of S. Hetmyer c Mushfiqur b Mehidy ...... 63 5-1-16-2, Bishoo 3-0-5-1. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and years and 193 days, took care S. Dowrich not out ...... 63 Toss: Bangladesh. after resuming on their over- event was claimed by Hamad the Arab League and the FEI Khaleel Ahmed took two wick- of the West Indies lower mid- night score of 315-8. Nasser al Qadi on Hugo Z, 2019 World Cup. ets each. Several attempts were made to restart the game, with the covers coming off and then going on again before the um- Bairstow shines at No.3 for England, but Sri Lanka fight back pires finally called it off. The win in Brisbane had AFP Ben Stokes. Perera shared the other three number three in the series, 16, M Ali not out 23, been a confidence-booster for COLOMBO “I was obviously pleased wickets between them. steadied the ship, surviving B Foakes c Dickwella b Pushpaku- an Australian team that have with it. There’s only a few times Batting after Root won his one review each to steer the mara 13, A Rashid not out 13. only won six of their last 23 in- JONNY Bairstow laid down a you get to score a hundred for eighth straight toss, England visitors to 102-2 at lunch. Extras: (b3, lb3, nb1) 7 ternationals. They were hop- marker to be England’s per- England, so it’s a special time lost both openers cheaply in Bairstow and Root put on a Total: (For 7 wkts, 88.1 overs) 312 ing to keep the momentum manent Test number three on to be out there in the middle,” the morning. 100-run stand. Fall of wickets: 1-22 (Burns), going but got off to the worst Friday but Sri Lanka clawed Bairstow, 29, said afterwards. Rory Burns disappointed SCOREBOARD 2-36 (Jennings), 3-136 (Root), possible start after Virat Kohli their way back into their final Left-arm wrist spinner Lak- again, bowled by Perera for ENGLAND (1st innings) 4-235 (Stokes), 5-254 (Bairstow), won the toss and put them match with late wickets. shan Sandakan was Sri Lanka’s 14 as he tried to cut. Keaton R Burns b Perera 14, K Jennings 6-265 (Buttler), 7-294 (Foakes). into bat in front of a boister- At stumps on day one Eng- most penetrative -- and expen- Jennings fell three overs later, c Silva b Pushpakumara 13, Bowling: Lakmal 10-2-23-0, England’s Jonny Bairstow cel- ous 65,000-strong crowd. land, hunting a 3-0 whitewash, sive -- bowler of the day, taking caught at leg slip off Pushpa- J Bairstow b Sandakan 110, Perera 30.1-1-107-1, Pushpaku- ebrates after scoring a century Australia’s batsmen were were 312-7, Bairstow having 4 for 91 off his 21 overs. kumara for 13. J Root c Gunathilaka b Sandakan mara 20-3-64-2, Sandakan 21-0- on the first day of the third Test making poor shot choices and made 110 after partnerships of Finger spinners Malinda But Root and Bairstow, 46, B Stokes c de Silva b Sanda- 91-4, de Silva 5-0-16-0, Gunathila- against Sri Lanka at the SSC Sta- couldn’t get a partnership going. 100 with Joe Root and 99 with Pushpakumara and Dilruwan England’s fourth different kan 57, J Buttler c & b Sandakan ka 2-0-5-0. Toss: England. dium in Colombo on Friday. (AFP) England eves upstage India, punch ticket to World T20 final AFP That second result for- for just 71 off 17.3 overs. Mithali’s manager lashes out at Kaur NORTH SOUND (ANTIGUA & BARBUDA) malised another meeting of That result was a massive the traditional Ashes rivals in disappointment for a huge THE Indian women team’s decision to drop their senior-most ENGLAND marched into the Saturday’s final at the same home crowd but reinforced the player Mithali Raj for their semi-final against England on Thurs- final of the Women’s World venue after Australia dashed consistent excellence of the top- day has sparked a controversy with Raj’s manager publicly criti- T20 with a commanding the hopes of title-holders ranked team in the women’s cising captain Harmanpreet Kaur on various fronts on Twitter. eight-wicket victory over India and hosts West Indies with T20 game who by that result Raj’s manager, Annisha Gupta, called Harmanpreet a “manipula- in the second semi-final at the a crushing 71-run win in the went some way towards mak- tive, lying, immature, undeserving captain” and also said the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium first match of the semi-final ing amends for losing the final women’s team believed in “politics not sport”, reports ESPN- in Antigua on Thursday. double-header. to the Caribbean side in Kolkata Cricinfo.com. “Unfortunately @BCCIWomen believes in politics After limiting the previous- Alyssa Healy was again two-and-a-half years ago. not sport. After witnessing what @M_Raj03 ‘s experience could ly unbeaten Indians to 112 all the outstanding performer Any hopes for a thrilling sec- do in IndvIre it’s shocking that they went with what pleases @ out off 19.3 overs, the English with the bat for the three-time ond semi-final also disappeared ImHarmanpreet -a manipulative, lying, immature, undeserv- made light work of a potentially champions, her topscore of after the Indians lost their last ing captain,” Gupta’s tweet read. In another tweet, she called tricky target with an unbroken 46 helping to lift the Aussies eight wickets for just 23 runs af- Harmanpreet a “manipulative, lying, cheat”. On Friday evening, third-wicket partnership of 94 to a competitive 142 for five ter choosing to bat first. Gupta confirmed to ESPNcricinfo that the unverified Twitter ac- between “Player of the Match” batting first. It was enough to SCORES: England 116 for 2 count belonged to her and defended her statements, saying that England’s Amy Jones (centre) and Nat Sciver (right) are greeted by the Amy Jones (53 not out) and all- earn her a fourth “Player of the (Jones 53*, Sciver 52*) beat the harsh criticism came “from the right place”. However, her Indian players after they took their team through in the ICC Women’s rounder Natalie Sciver (52 not Match” award in five matches India 112 (Mandhana 34, Rod- account was deleted a couple of hours after she confirmed that World T20 2nd semi-final at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground, out) seeing them home with al- at this tournament after the rigues 26, Knight 3-9, Gordon the tweets were by her. North Sound, Antigua & Barbuda, on Thursday. (AFP) most three overs to spare. 2016 champions were routed 2-20, 2-22) by eight wickets. Sports Saturday, November 24, 2018 15 Valverde defends Derby is a chance to push Dembele ahead of Atletico clash for title: Al Sadd coach

REUTERS MADRID Leaders Al Duhail at QNB Stars League Al Khor; Al Sailiya in ERNESTO Valverde says Bar- celona must help struggling for- top four push ward Ousmane Dembele after media coverage of the French AYENI OLUSEGUN international he described as DOHA “cruelty”. The La Liga leaders’ coach AL Sadd and Al Arabi head praised the forward’s talent and into another derby on Satur- said reports of his unprofes- day at the Al Arabi Stadium. sionalism had been harsh ahead Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde The Wolves are currently of Saturday’s clash with third- during a press conference at the second behind Al Duhail placed Atletico Madrid. Joan Gamper Sports Center in having played 10 matches “He’s another player in the Barcelona, Spain, on Friday. (AFP) to the leaders’ 11. A win over squad and we have to help him their city rivals will be a ma- so that he’s at his best,” Valverde two questions have been about jor boost for the club as they told reporters on Friday. him (already), maybe there has begin a one month stretch “He’s a player who has great been some cruelty shown to without influential captain innate talent, both technically him,” Valverde said. Xavi Hernandez. and physically.” Atletico coach Diego Sime- Al Sadd coach Jesualdo Dembele, who joined Bar- one praised Barcelona ahead of Ferreira said, “This match celona in August, 2017, suffered the game at the Wanda Metro- against Al Arabi is a derby injury problems in his first year politano. we seek to win. We have a which stopped him settling in “It has always been hard chance to win the league the side and this season he has for us to beat Barcelona, they despite the conditions we Al Sadd caoch Jesualdo Ferreira and defender Abdulkarim Hassan during the pre-match press conference on Thursday ahead of their QNB Stars been criticised for his behaviour. have always been the best in the faced, such as the setback in League clash against Al Arabi. Barca striker Luis Suarez world even though they have the AFC Champions League and defender Gerard Pique have had some struggles in Europe,” semi-final against Persepo- Hassan for being one of the follow. told the winger publicly that he Simeone said. “In Spain their lis even though we were the nominees for the award for “The match against Al must become more dedicated records are tremendous. We best.” the best Asian player. I wish Sadd is just like any other and improve his attitude on and will play with energy, enthusi- After a humbling 4-1 de- him success and good luck.” game for us. If we win, well off the pitch. asm and the word ‘opportunity’ feat to Al Ahli back in Oc- Eighth-placed Al Arabi and good. If we don’t, we’ll “I haven’t paid attention to which is always so important in tober, the team has since have had an underwhelming look to compensate for it in (the coverage) but seeing that football.” scored a total 12 league goals start to the season so far. The the next games.,” he added. in two league games, conced- Dream Team have managed “We’ll miss some impor- Simeone expects to hold talks with Atletico ing just two in the process. five wins and have lost seven tant players because of inju- “What happened in the Al times. ries. But I’m confident that DIEGO Simeone said on Friday that he expects to discuss a deal Ahli match in the league will Coach Hatem al Moaddeb others will play their roles in to extend his Atletico Madrid contract as his team prepares for not be repeated. We have to said the team’s win before a good way.” Saturday’s top-of-the-table La Liga clash with Barcelona. Sime- fight against Al Arabi and we the international break is a In other matches, Al Du- one’s current deal expires in June 2020 and the coach, who has have to work hard to win. We step in the right direction. hail visit Al Khor in what won a La LIga title and two Europa League titles since joining have a tough team and this is “The victory against should be nothing short of a Atleti in 2011, Simeone confirmed that he would hold talks the a good thing so that everyone Al Khor in the last round, victory. Coach Nabil Maaloul club’s chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin this season. is motivated and ready, and which came after five suc- will be without Nam Tae-Hee “At the last meal I had with Miguel, we spoke about lots of we hope we will succeed in cessive defeats, has boosted who suffered an injury while things other than that situation, but we did touch on the issue,” our mission,” the Portuguese our players’ confidence. So on international duty. Simeone said on Friday. “But there is still nothing (concrete). We added. they’ll play more freely. On Al Sailiya will move up have not talked about money, or how many years, or anything. On Abdulkarim Hassan the other hand, Al Sadd will Al Arabi coach Hatem al Moaddeb addresses the media. to fourth place with victory “But it is true that Miguel has proposed the idea that some being nominated for the AFC be under pressure as they’re at home against Al Gharafa time during the rest of the season we should come together to Player of the Year award, competing for the title.” Sadd in the first leg of QNB now focusing on putting up a who will welcome back Wes- start talking about continuing together.” (AFP) he said, “I would also like “The big defeat that we Stars League is history. strong performance. We’ve ley Sneijder to the team after to congratulate Abdulkarim suffered at the hands of Al We’ve put it behind us. We’re prepared well. Results will his controversial record. Umm Salal hold Al Rayyan in cagey draw N’Golo Kante signs a new 5-year deal with Chelsea Nigel de Jong’s REUTERS penalty winner LONDON extends Al Ahli’s FRENCH international mid- unbeaten run to six fielder N’Golo Kante has com- mitted his long-term future to Chelsea by signing a new TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK five-year contract, the Premier DOHA League club said on Friday. Kante, who joined Chelsea LUCCA Borges’ 79th minute in 2016, helped them win the equaliser helped Al Rayyan to title in his first season at Stam- Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante. The a draw against Umm Salal in ford Bridge and was rewarded midfielder’s latest deal reportedly their QNB Stars League Week by being named player of the makes him Chelsea’s highest 13 match on Friday. year by the Professional Foot- earner. (AFP) Both teams failed to cre- ballers’ Association and Foot- ate clear chances but Al ball Writers’ Association. to a new long term deal. Rayyan were denied a goal as “I’m happy to extend my “I’m very happy with the Mohammed Jumaa’s effort time with Chelsea. It has been new contract. I am pleased for beat Baba Malick on his near two beautiful years and I wish him and it’s important news... post but Adil Rhaili cleared to for more to come,” the 27-year- He’s important defensively, but safety but replays show the old said in a statement. “Since he can score more and he can may have crossed the line. I came, I completely improved improve in the final 25 metres Rodrigo Tabata hit a Al Rayyan’s Brazilian striker Lucca Borges celebrates scoring against Al Ahli’s Nigel de Jong and Mohammed Muntari during their QNB as a player, challenged myself of the pitch,” Sarri told a news beautiful free-kick over the Umm Salal during their QNB Stars League match on Friday. Stars League match against Qatar Sports Club. and got some awards I never conference. wall and against the post, but thought about. I like the city, I Unbeaten Chelsea, who are Daniel Goumou dragged the However, Al Rayyan Salal failed to clear a corner Qatar SC’s Sandro Ferreira had registered four victories like the club and I am happy to third in the table, face fourth- follow-up shot wide with the equalised from the same as goalkeeper Malick fluffed tripped Mohammed Muntari on the trot. be here for more time.” placed Tottenham Hotspur on goal at his mercy. setpiece. Tabata floated in his line only for the ball to inside the box. Al Shahania condemned Kante tasted his first Pre- Saturday. In the second half, Umm a corner from the left which bounce off Lucca’s thigh and The win extends the Brig- minnows AL Kharaitiyat to mier League title triumph with “They’re playing good foot- Salal scored first from a set- found its way through the into an empty net. adiers unbeaten run to six their 12th loss of the cam- Leicester City in the 2015-16 ball. They are a strong team, are piece. Mohammad El Sayed defence and Luca was able to Nigel de Jong converted matches. paign with a 1-0 win. Lucu- season and also started all sev- competitive and will fight for a put in a cross which was put the ball into the back of from the spot to net the all- Al Ahli took their points ano’s Vasquez’s 29th minute en matches for France as they Champions League position for flicked on to the post by Rhai- the net to ensure the points important goal in the 60th to 22 with their seventh vic- strike was enough for Shaha- lifted the 2018 World Cup. sure. We have to make sure we li and Mahmoud al Mawas were shared. minute as Al Ahli beat QSC tory. The Brigadiers had held nia to secure an important win Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri don’t lose the ball in our half; was on hand to scramble the Lucca drew Al Rayyan lev- at the Qatar SC Stadium. The Al Rayyan to a 1-1 draw in the which leaves them four points was pleased that the club had they are dangerous in those ball across the line. el in the 79th minute. Umm penalty was awarded when last round. Prior to that, they ahead of Qatar Sports Club. tied down the influential Kante situations.” Tottenham turn to Wembley wizard Kane for defining week

AFP on their progress in Rus- will be finished, Pochettino rejuvenated Arsenal for the first Aguero, Eden Hazard and Pierre- LONDON sia, Spurs have suffered the has admirably kept Spurs on Saturday Fixtures time in the North London derby Emerick Aubameyang have more after-effects of a demanding track for a top-four finish for Brighton vs Leicester City next weekend. than Kane’s tally of six Premier TOTTENHAM will be banking summer for most of Mauri- the fourth straight season. Everton vs Cardiff City With a good week, Spurs can League goals. on more Harry Kane heroics at cio Pochettino’s squad. Maurizio Sarri has rightly Fulham vs Southampton re-establish themselves as top However, when Kane does not the start of a potentially season- Kane is one earned rave reviews for his 18- dogs in London, having finished score, Spurs struggle. Four of Tot- defining week against Chelsea af- of just three game unbeaten start to Man United vs Crystal Palace above both Arsenal and Chelsea tenham’s five defeats in all compe- ter their talisman fired England Spurs play- life as Chelsea boss. Watford vs Liverpool for the first time in 23 years last titions have come when the World to a dramatic last-gasp victory at ers not to Yet, should Spurs in- West Ham vs Man City season, and move above Inter Cup’s Golden Boot-winner has Wembley. have picked flict Sarri’s first de- Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea into second place in Champions failed to find the net. Kane scored the winner at Tot- up a muscle feat, they will leapfrog League Group B. Spurs teammate Erik Lamela tenham’s temporary home last injury from Chelsea into third, Pochettino has rightly praised said earlier this season that Kane weekend to relegate Croatia in the Tottenham’s thanks to their im- tier. By contrast, Tottenham have his side’s resolve, resilience and could not shoulder the goalscoring Nations League and exact some re- 12-strong pressive start to the been found wanting against better spirit in recent weeks, which con- burden alone, adding: “All the at- venge for England’s semi-final de- World Cup Premier League opposition. trasts so sharply with Spurs sides tacking players need to score.” feat to the same opponents at the contingent, nine of season. Liverpool and Manchester City of the past, recently labelled as In stretching every sinew to World Cup. whom were involved That have already won at Wembley, as “spineless and soft” by former turn home the winner as time was “He is the best goalscorer in the on the final weekend run has have Barcelona in the Champi- Manchester United captain Gary running out last Sunday, Kane world... his hold-up play, as well as of the tournament less been built ons League to put Spurs’ chances Neville. sparked scenes of wild celebration the goals he brings, is critical,” said than a month before on relent- of reaching the last 16 in serious Yet Spurs remain heavily reli- that Southgate said he had not wit- England manager Gareth South- the new season began. less consist- danger. ant on Kane’s goals. nessed since Wembley reopened gate after England clinched a place Despite battling ency against the - Arsenal date -After Chelsea, Despite early season concerns more than a decade ago. in the Nations League Finals. fatigue and fitness lesser lights of Pochettino’s men must beat Inter over his own post-World Cup fa- Now his club needs more mo- “He is so hungry to lead the concerns, added to the England’s top Milan in midweek to retain any tigue, the England captain has ments of Wembley magic to keep team even further.” uncertainty over when hope of Champions League pro- scored 10 times in 16 club appear- them afloat before they can settle But while England have built the club’s new stadium Harry Kane gress, before facing Unai Emery’s ances this season and only Sergio into the comforts of a new home. 16 Saturday, November 24, 2018 The Last Word

AMIR VISITS 8TH TRADITIONAL DHOW FESTIVAL AT KATARA

THE Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani on Friday visited the 8th Traditional Dhow Festival on the beach of the Cultural Village Foundation-Katara. HH the Amir viewed the presentations on the Qatari maritime heritage, the maritime folklore of participating countries, traditional industries, activities and heritage competi- tions, exhibitions and markets that highlight the richness of the maritime heritage of the region. (QNA) Fateh Al Khair to embark on its fourth historic voyage in April

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK sia, the General Manager of to a dazzling fireworks dis- ous applause from the spec- traditional sea-related songs types of traditional dhows painting and photography DOHA Katara Cultural Village Dr play themed on marine tra- tators. and dances, fishing and row- and vessels anchored at the exhibition showcasing its Khalid bin Ibrahim al Sulaiti ditions that illuminated the The five-day cultural fi- ing competitions, products, beach and meet and inter- past three voyages. FAMOUS Qatari dhow Fateh announced on Friday. From Katara skyline for the esta, which will conclude souvenirs, equipment and act with marine experts, The Turkish House at Al Khair will set sail from Ka- Tunisia the dhow will begin second day. on Saturday, has showcased techiniques associated with veteran divers, seafarers, the festival is introducing tara beach on its fourth his- its return journey via Oman, The mesmerising show various facets of sea and sea, pearl diving and ship- craftsmen and boat build- shipbuilding techniques de- torical voyage in April next he added, according to a Ka- of unique patterns and for- maritime traditions of the building, along with tradi- ers from the participating veloped in the country over year covering Oman, Turkey, tara press release. mations that narrated the Gulf region. tional cuisine, among others. countries. hundreds of years, along Greece, Italy, France, Spain, Meanwhile, visitors, story of life in the sea in the Visitors to the Katara They also had the op- The famous Qatari dhow with models of old and Morocco, Algeria and Tuni- mostly families, were treated yesteryear evoked thunder- beach have been treated to portunity to visit different Fatah Al Khair has put up a new ships. QCS symposium Students present projects at Al-Bairaq closing ceremony on haematological TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK in an enthusiastic, scientific at- ing them in an educational DOHA mosphere. experience that expands their The ceremony showcased perception and allows them to STUDENTS emerged richer the projects of 193 participants be curious and inquisitive. In malignancies held with innovative prowess as from nine male and female sec- 2015, Al-Bairaq won the World Al-Bairaq at Qatar University ondary schools. Innovation Summit for Educa- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Training and sponsor Roche. (QU) hosted a closing ceremony The event was attended by tion (WISE) award for Innova- DOHA The symposium included where it wrapped up 14 courses a number of representatives of tion in Education. The pillars the CPD Activity, which is a in innovation for education and supporting institutions such as of Al-Bairaq are in line with the QATAR Cancer Society (QCS), Category 1 - Accredited Group research. the UNESCO and Qatar Nation- Qatar National Vision 2030 in in cooperation with National Learning Activity as defined by Al-Bairaq is presented al Commission for Education, the areas of education, research, Center for Cancer Care & Re- the Qatar Council for Healthcare by QU’s Center for Advanced Culture and Science, as well as human development and sus- search, held a symposium Practitioners - Accreditation De- Materials (CAM) and is a non- specialists from major compa- tainability. titled ‘Haematological Malig- partment and is approved for a traditional educational project nies to evaluate the works of the Dr Noora al Thani, CAM nancies For Primary Care’, at maximum of 6.75 hours. where students of Qatari sec- students. manager of outreach and en- Ooredoo Cancer Awareness The symposium aimed at ondary schools work in teams As part of the programme, gagement and Al Bairaq super- Centre recently. improving the participants’ with university-level scientists the participants underwent in- visor, in her speech at the cere- Around 100 primary knowledge of the signs and on practical scientific problems. tensive training and attended mony, expressed her happiness health care providers and symptoms of haematologi- The closing ceremony, held scientific workshops on mate- and pride in the achievement of nurses from Primary Health cal malignancies to determine at the QU Research Complex rial science. The training aimed Al-Bairaq programme saw the creation of several innovative projects the students’ level of thinking Care Corporation, Al-Ahli when a patient should be re- Auditorium, was the culmina- to provide the students with the and products through a healthy competition in a scientific atmosphere. and performance. Hospital, and Tadawi Medical ferred as a suspected cancer tion of efforts by students who scientific background and skills Al-Bairaq works to support Center took part in the event. case, and the accurate referral underwent a unique experience required to identify problems terials. presentation, critical thinking Qatar’s commitment in promot- The participants were hon- and follow up pathways for through Al-Bairaq by joining and invent solutions. The jour- The students were taught and problem solving, as well as ing innovation, entrepreneur- oured while appreciation cer- suspected haematological ma- the ‘I am Discovering Materials’ ney started several months ago through the STEAM (Science, lessons of safe at the laboratory. ship and applied research in tificates and trophies were giv- lignancies cases according to programme. The programme at their school labs, where they Technology, Engineering, Arts Al-Bairaq aims to motivate order to develop a knowledge- en to the speakers, in addition the guidelines of the Ministry saw the creation of several in- tackled various topics such as and Mathematics) approach, young Qatari students to pur- based economy, enrich its hu- to the representatives of PHCC of Public Health in the State of novative projects and products polymers, composites, smart which provides the participants sue science and engineering at man capital and improve its Workforce Development and Qatar to reach early diagnosis. through a healthy competition sensors and biodegradable ma- with skills in scientific research, the university level by engag- competitiveness. Winners of QC’s Future’s Writers programme share their journeys TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Commenting on the sto- DOHA ries, Ahmed al Alawi, an Om- ani writer and novelist said: FROM the mundane, day-to- “Both writers have shown day routine to the finer nuanc- their great writing skills and es of father-son relationship, the ability to properly use and adventurous journeys to the tools of the story in their real stories, a large canvas of works.” literary angles were explored Eritrean writer Mansoor as Khair Jalees Book Club Saeed praised the creative hosted two promising writers, skills of the promising writers winners of the second edition and wished them further pro- of Qatar Charity’s (QC) ‘Fu- gress in their writings. ture’s Writers’ programme, The literary evening was at a literary evening to dis- organised as part of a group cuss their journey in writing within the club, entitled ‘Iqra through the programme. Wartaqi’, which literally means The discussion started with ‘read and rise’. The group aims a speech by Mustafa Shaikh Ali at spreading the culture of on the importance of reading reading through reading and and writing in life and its role discussing a book every month. in developing a human being. The Future’s Writers pro- It was followed by the in- neering, and Moataz al Abrash, ing the discussion, Marri said club for hosting the event as onstrate their creative writing is about the relationship be- gramme is one of QC’s pro- troduction of the writers Mo- an eighth-grade student, to the “It is a real story as it includes well as Qatar Charity and Dar talents. tween father and son as well as jects within Qatar that aims at hammed al Marri, currently a attendees. facts that happen every day in Rosa Publishing for provid- Moataz al Abrash spoke cooperation among friends and honing students’ writing skills student at the Faculty of Engi- Talking about his story dur- our lives.” He also thanked the ing the opportunity to dem- about his winning story which includes cruise adventures. through the competition.