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Qatar’s athletes and officials departed for Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday to participate in the 32nd Olympic Games to be held in Tokyo from July 23 to August 8, 2021. Tokyo 2020 will be State of Qatar’s 10th consecutive participation at the Olympics since it first took part in the 1984 Los Angeles Games and since. Qatar’s first Olympic med- al was clinched by Mohamed Suleiman in 1500m at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. In 2000 Sydney Olympics, Said Saif Asaad claimed Qa- tar’s second Olympic medal when he took bronze in the 105kg weightlifting event. Qatari sport continued to make a big leap claiming two Members of the Qatar contingent at the Hamad International Airport ahead of their departure to Tokyo. bronze medals at the London 2012 Olympics where shooter bronze medal. A total of 38 athletes, 36 ball team, which won silver at Nasser al Attiyah won bronze But this was followed by men and 2 women, were se- the 2015 Men’s World Cham- in men’s skeet event while a historic silver medal by lected then to the Qatari team pionships in Doha. high jump world champion Barshim at the 2016 Rio across ten different sports in- At Tokyo 2020, Qatar will Mutaz Barshim also won the Olympics. cluding Qatar national hand- be represented by 15 athletes. Germany’s Kerber out of Games with injury DPA Tokyo

Olympic silver medallist An- Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus of Bangladesh (left) with gelique Kerber has withdrawn IOC President Thomas Bach. from the Tokyo Games which open next week due to a thigh injury, her management told Nobel Peace Prize winner Yunus dpa on Thursday. Kerber, who also com- to receive Olympic Laurel peted at London 2012 before being runner-up in Rio four DPA neur, banker and economist, years later, said on social me- Berlin awarded the Nobel Peace Prize dia it was “disappointing” she in 2006 for pioneering the couldn’t compete but her body Nobel Peace Prize winner concepts of microcredit and “needs rest” after an intensive Muhammad Yunus of Bangla- microfinance. grass-court season. desh will receive the Olympic IOC president Thomas The 33-year-old Kerber Laurel at the opening ceremo- Bach said Yunus was “a great ended a three-year trophy ny of the Tokyo Games on July inspiration for all of us. drought in Bad Homburg in 23, the International Olympic “He helps athletes in their the build-up to Wimbledon, Committee said on Thursday. post-sport career develop- where she reached the semi- The 81-year-old Yunus is to ment to become socially re- finals before losing to eventual be the second recipient of the sponsible entrepreneurs and winner Ash Barty. Laurel, a new tradition initi- shares our vision of how sport Kerber, a three-time grand ated by the IOC at the 2016 Rio can contribute to the Sustain- slam champion, had intended Games when they honoured for- able Development Goals of the to compete in singles and mer Kenyan runner Kip Keino. . mixed doubles alongside Al- The Laurel is to recognize “In particular, with exander Zverev. She was also “outstanding individuals for 2024, he is helping to build considered a candidate to be their achievements in educa- a new model for the Olympic Germany’s flag bearer at the tion, culture, development Games with minimum impact opening ceremony. and peace through sport,” said for the planet and maximum Several other tennis play- the IOC. impact for legacy for the peo- ers have withdrawn from Yunus, a social entrepre- ple of the host country.” Tokyo for various reasons in- cluding top stars Serena Wil- liams, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. 2016 Rio Olympic gold medalist Majlinda of (C) and her teammates arrive at the Tokyo international airport in Tokyo, Men’s world number one Japan, on Thursday to take part in the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (AFP) US Olympian offers $92 Novak Djokovic - who could complete a calendar year gold- for the pair. letes village and venues for club and international level women’s football side are em- Airbnb stays to fans en slam of all four majors plus Kudashev had qualified skateboarding and BMX, was for over a year now and we bodying the values of Team Olympic gold - is still consid- for the 200m butterfly event, intended to provide a lively were all united in our decision GB.” Rules around protesting TCA/DPA ering his participation. while Andrusenko had quali- venue for young people. to continue doing whatever we were earlier this month re- Chicago fied for the 200m freestyle On Thursday 1,308 new in- can to raise awareness of rac- laxed by the IOC, with athletes Russia fights to overturn race at the July 23-August 8 fections were recorded in To- ism and discrimination in all able to “express their views” Former US basketball play- bans for two swimmers Tokyo Olympics. kyo, the highest in half a year. its forms, standing in unity before and after competing, as er Scottie Pippen is welcoming Moscow: Russia intends to Russians will compete at Fans will largely be shut out of and solidarity with all those long as gestures are not “dis- guests and fans into his High- use all legal means in a bid to the Olympics as neutrals with- venues at the Games as part of whose lives are affected.” ruptive” and done with the re- land Park home to watch the Two-time Olympic gold medalist overturn doping bans handed out their flag or anthem as a wide-ranging safety measures. Players from Britain and spect of all competitors. Olympic Games. and NBA legend Scottie Pippen. to swimmers Alexandr Kuda- result of previous sanctions abroad, in both the women’s The England men’s team Through Airbnb, Pippen shev and Veronika Andruse- for doping. Team GB football squad and men’s game, have chosen experienced boos from some is opening his home for three of what it be like to watch the nko shortly before the Tokyo Swimming events are set ‘united’ in decision to to take the knee since foot- fans before Euro 2020 when one-night stays for up to four games from my home,” Pip- Olympics, Sport Minister Oleg to kick off on July 24. take Olympic knee ball’s resumption amid the they took the knee before two people on August 2, 4 and 6 pen said. “I’ve got a basketball Matyzin said on Thursday. London: Britain’s women’s coronavirus pandemic in a bid warm-up games at the Riv- for $92 per night (plus fees court and a nice pool. This was Global swimming gov- Central fan zone for football squad will take the to bring attention to racial in- erside Stadium in Middles- and taxes); the cost is a nod an opportunity to give a fan a erning body FINA said in a Games scrapped knee before matches at the To- justice. brough, and again at Wembley to the year he and his team- chance to really live this expe- Wednesday statement that the The central fan zone in Tokyo kyo Olympics. Andy Anson, British Olym- in their tournament opener mates became Olympic gold rience and watch the games suspensions were based on ev- will be closed to the public dur- The decision follows clari- pic Association CEO, said: “As against Croatia. medalists in Barcelona in from my home and sleep in idence supplied by the World ing the Olympic Games due to fication from the International one of the most diverse and in- It prompted manager Ga- 1992. my bed.” Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) coronavirus restrictions, or- Olympic Committee that ges- clusive sports teams in the UK, reth Southgate and Prime Stays are timed so guests The 55-year-old Pippen from its examination of ma- ganizers said on Thursday. tures such as this were permit- “Team GB will always Minister Boris Johnson to can watch basketball compe- will offer a virtual greeting at terials recovered from the Tokyo remains in a state ted on the field of play prior support any athlete from any urge supporters not to boo the titions from the group stage check-in to guests, who will former Moscow Anti-Doping of emergency just over a week to the start of competition, a sport and their right to pro- anti-racism gesture although to the gold and silver medal also have access to the home’s Laboratory. from the opening ceremony of statement on englandfootball. mote equality and a more just Home Secretary Priti Patel games in Tokyo. indoor basketball court, movie Further details were not the Games amid rising infec- com said on Thursday. society, where it is carried out told GB News at the time she “Being a two-time former theater, outdoor pool and tel- given and Matyzin has prom- tion numbers. Head coach Hege Riise peacefully, respectfully and does not “support people par- Olympian, I wanted to re- evision, arcade room and in- ised discussions with FINA in The so-called Tokyo Wa- said: “The players and staff without disruption. ticipating in that type of ges- ally give fans the experience door sauna. a bid to secure starting spots terfront City, near the ath- have been taking the knee at “By taking the knee our ture politics.” 12 Friday, July 16, 2021 Sports

Qatar Foot- ball Asso- ciation (QFA) President HE Confident Muntari says Qatar will Sheikh Ham- ad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani receives a memento be back stronger in the next game from Victor Montagliani, Agencies to come up with the points, we Chief of HOUSTON (Texas) go back to work on it and come CONCACAF back strong for the next game,” in Houston, Qatar are left with mixed said Muntari. “We’re always Texas, USA. emotions after a back-and- confident. We are theA sian forth 3-3 draw with Panama champions, so we come here in their first ever match at the with a lot of confidence and we CONCACAF Gold Cup. are glad that we showed today QFA President meets Panama, The 2022 FIFA World Cup and hopefully we can share hosts opened Group D against more in the next games.” CONCACAF counterparts Panama, a consistent partici- Muntari entered Tuesday’s pant in the tournament, and match in the 85th minute, QFA sedint Office and MushtaqA l were in the lead on three dif- subbed in for Almoez Ali. He HOUSTON (Texas) Waili, Executive Director of ferent occasions. The Central is eager to join his fellow for- the Strategic and Institutional Americans, however, would wards among the goal scorers Qatar Football Association Planning Office QFA. not be denied. for his country after Ali, Akram (QFA) President HE Sheikh The officials agreed in prin- “The positive today is we Afif and HassanA l Haydos all Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed ciple to extend cooperation in scored three and the negative picked up their first Gold Cup Al Thani on Tuesday met with the field of footballin particu- is when we conceded three. goal against Panama. presedints of CONCACAF lar and sports in general. We always come into the game Off the field, the Qatar na- Confederation and Panama QFA President also ap- not to concede, hopefully to tional team is not only enjoy- Football Federation. prised visiting officials of Qa- win, but that’s football,” said ing the experience of playing During talks with Manuel tar’s rise in Asian football dur- forward Mohammed Muntari in the biennial tournament, Arias, President of Panama ing the break of Qatar’s match in an exclusive postgame in- but also the proximity it gives Football Federation (PFF), against Panama at the 2021 terview with Concacaf.com. them to play in front of their and Victor Montagliani, Chief Gold Cup on Tuesday. A first half tussle ended in fans in the United States. of CONCACAF, QFA President After the meeting, the of- a goalless draw at halftime. Qatar’s forward Mohammed Muntari (L) and Panama’s forward Adalberto Carrasquilla vie for the ball “It means everything,” discussed wide ranging topics ficials exchanged mementos Muntari mentioned the half- during the Concacaf Gold Cup match at the BBVA Stadium in Houston, Texas on Wednesday. Qatar play said Muntari about the Qatari related to football, 2022 FIFA and posed for pictures. time adjustments made by Qa- Grenada next on July 18. (AFP) public in attendance for the World Cup in Qatar and mat- Asian champions Qatar are tar coach Felix Sanchez were match. “To have them here is ters if mutual interest. participating in Gold Cup for among the factors that led to points, the AFC Asian Cup for what to expect in the rest of ing momentum. really motivating and we ap- The meeting was aslo at- the first time. their three goals. champions felt their opening the tournament. Now, they are “Sometimes you win, some preciate it and hopefully they tended by Ali Daoud, Execu- They face Honduras and Despite splitting the match was a good litmus test focused on building and gain- you lose, but we are fortunate can come to the next one also.” tive Director of the QFA Pre- Grenada in the coming days. Generation Amazing & CONCACAF collaborate to launch football for development programme

eneration Amazing, the Supreme Commit- Gtee for Delivery & Leg- acy’s (SC) flagship human and social legacy programme, has partnered with the Confedera- tion of North, Central America and Caribbean (CONCACAF) to launch a joint football for de- velopment initiative for coach- ing education that will ben- efit thousands of children and youth across CONCACAF’s 41 The first phase of this football for social change programme, which kicks member associations. off this July, will see 11 CONCACAF member associations participating. The long-term legacy ini- tiative is part of a strategic development on the road to the member association. Qatar’s Almoez Ali shoots on goal during the Group D CONCACAF partnership announced in Qatar ambassadors Mohamad and Hajer playing a match. FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, as Coaches will be trained match against Panama at BBVA Stadium in Houston, Texas, on September 2020 between we continue to work to deliver a on multiple aspects, includ- Wednesday. (Getty Images/AFP) CONCACAF, the Qatar Foot- milestone for the Qatar Foot- lasting social and human legacy ing the importance of their ball Association (QFA) and the ball Association, as we work Project will support growth that empowers young people role, safeguarding, sport for SC, the organisation charged with our respected federations of grassroots football in around the world.” development and how to use with delivering the infrastruc- across the CONCACAF region North America, Central CONCACAF General Sec- football as a tool to support so- Almoez first to score ture and operations for the to develop grassroots football. America and the retary, Philippe Moggio, add- cial change. Once the coaches FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. This exciting collaboration Caribbean. ed: “Working together with have been educated with this The first phase of this will enhance social inclusion Generation Amazing, we have curriculum, CONCACAF will in three continental football for social change pro- and we look forward to jointly kicked off what will be a four- developed a programme that implement a six-week football gramme, which kicks off this building a lasting human leg- year programme, which has will have a really positive im- for social change programme July, will see 11 CONCACAF acy across the host region of been developed collabora- pact on local football in our across local schools, academies championships member associations partici- the next FIFA World Cup in tively between CONCACAF region. This week’s event in and clubs to benefit hundreds pating, with successive phases Canada, Mexico and the US.” and Generation Amazing. It Houston is the springboard for of girls and boys aged 8-12. QFA nine goals, a record in the set to reach the entire region Speaking about the launch will be delivered with each a project that will benefit the As with Generation Amaz- HOUSTON (Texas) Asian championship, surpass- by 2025, ahead of the FIFA of the partnership, CONCACAF community’s strengths and entire region. We can’t wait to ing programming launched ing Ali Daei, the Iranian foot- World Cup 2026, which will President and FIFA Vice Presi- challenges in mind. In line roll this out across our region across communities in Qatar, Almoez Ali, the star striker ball legend and top scorer of be hosted in the CONCACAF dent Victor Montagliani said: with the United Nations Sus- and further support our mem- the Middle East, Africa and of the Qatar national team the 1996 Asian Cup. region by Canada, Mexico and “We are very excited about this tainable Development Goals ber associations in their devel- Asia, the expansion into CON- and the top scorer of the 2019 The second achievement the United States. strategic partnership with Gen- (SDGs), the sessions will use opment efforts.” CACAF countries will continue Asian Cup wrote his name in of the Al Duhail striker, who The programme launched eration Amazing and the poten- an innovative football for so- The programme will ena- to have a significant focus on the annals of history in gold- has played 70 international this week at a children’s foot- tial it has to give a tremendous cial change methodology to ble CONCACAF member asso- community coach develop- en letters after scoring a goal matches and scored 30 goals ball event delivered by CON- boost to grassroots and com- enhance equality and social ciations to optimise their own ment, which will benefit thou- against Panama on Tuesday. for Qatar team, is scoring dur- CACAF and Generation Amaz- munity football in the CON- inclusion. grassroots coaching education sands of young people across Qatar posted a 3-3 draw in ing a Copa America match ing in Houston, Texas, where CACAF region. It will benefit Speaking about the launch curriculums. It will ultimately the region, and help ensure a their opening CONCACAF Gold against Paraguay in 2019. several CONCACAF Gold Cup all 41 of our member associa- of the programme, SC Secre- provide more local coaches lasting human legacy for the Cup clash as Almoez archived Qatar’s maiden participa- matches are taking place. tions, supporting them in their tary General, HE Hassan Al with the skills they need to de- FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. his name in football history. tion in Gold Cup is another Around 100 children joined own efforts to grow the game Thawadi, said: “We are delight- liver fun and engaging football The partnership between The Al Duhail striker has step in the team’s prepara- CONCACAF coaches, Genera- by providing new skills and ed to see Generation Amazing sessions for young people in CONCACAF, the QFA and become the first player in tions for the FIFA World Cup tion Amazing legends and oth- opportunities to local coaches, working alongside CONCACAF their communities. The course the SC, includes the Qatar football history to score goals Qatar 2022, where the Asian ers from the world of football who in turn can inspire the next to offer young people, includ- itself will consist of a blended national team competing as in three different continental champions continue to face to announce this game-chang- generation. I want to thank the ing those from underprivileged approach of online and in-per- a guest in both the 2021 and championships after scoring competitors from all over the ing initiative. Supreme Committee and other communities, the opportunity son learning, in which experts 2023 Gold Cups. Qatar are the against Panama in the open- world after featuring in the Commenting on this sig- stakeholders in Qatar for their to improve both their lives and from both organisations will reigning champions of Asia ing match of Group D of the Copa America in its previous nificant partnership, Sheikh commitment to growing the the prospects of their commu- deliver specialised workshops after winning the AFC Asian Gold Cup. edition, before appearing in Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed game in the CONCACAF region nities through the transforma- to produce training for all Cup in 2019. The 2021 CON- Almoez was the top scorer the European qualifiers for the Al Thani, QFA President, said: and globally.” tive power of football. The part- coaches, volunteers and stake- CACAF Gold Cup kicked off on of the 2019 Asian Cup with World Cup. “This is another important The event in Houston nership marks another exciting holders in each CONCACAF 10 July. 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More than 30 coun- registration remains open in over 400,000 players from Qatar. home country will need to be tries from 6 continents will be many other countries, so there more than 75 countries and six Neymar Jr’s Five Trophy seen during added in the caption. hosting tournament qualifiers, may still be time to enter a continents since its inception Neymar Jr’s Five Event in Salzburg, At the heart of the Red Bull where players will compete team. Players can visit www. in 2016. And now, this year, Austria on January 23, 2021. Neymar Jr seen during Neymar Jr’s Five Event in Salzburg, Austria, on Neymar Jr’s Five ethos is the with the same dream of mak- redbullneymarjrsfive.com to Qatar will host the World Fi- January 23, 2021. global and uniting spirit that ing it through the qualifiers, to find out if their country is par- nal for the first time. participating country, or proves anything is possible, their National Final to book a ticipating and check on the For those living in a non- where registration has already closed, the Jr’s Global Five team offers one last route to bringing players from different ticket to the World Final. Sports Friday, July 16, 2021 13 Donnarumma seals move as PSG land Euro 2020 hero DPA “I feel ready to take on this month that Donnarumma was Berlin new challenge and continue to seeking a fresh challenge amid grow here. With Paris, I want links with PSG, Manchester I am delighted to be to win as much as possible and United and Juventus. has joined Paris Saint-Ger- to bring joy to the supporters.” Milan have already moved main (PSG) on a free transfer part of this huge club. PSG chairman and CEO to bring in Mike Maignan from after Italy’s Euro 2020 penalty I feel ready to take on Nasser Al Khelaifi added: “We winners Lille as a re- shoot-out hero left Milan. are delighted to welcome Gi- placement for Donnarumma, The Italy international has this new challenge anluigi Donnarumma to Paris who will rival for signed a five-year deal with and continue to grow Saint-Germain. the number one spot at PSG. the Ligue 1 giants after failing “We congratulate him on Donnarumma’s 14 clean to agree fresh terms with the here. With Paris, I his UEFA Euro 2020 success sheets in all competitions in Rossoneri. and winning Player of the 2020-21 were the same num- Donnarumma had spent his want to win as much Tournament. ber managed by Navas, though entire senior career to date at as possible and to “I know Gianluigi will re- the latter played in eight fewer San Siro, making 251 appear- ceive a warm Parisian welcome matches. ances for his boyhood club since bring joy to the from everyone at the club, in- The Costa Rica inter- emerging through their youth supporters. cluding his team-mates, our national conceded 18 goals ranks in 2015 aged just 16. staff and all the supporters.” across those games, compared But the 22-year-old, who Gianluigi Donnarumma Donnarumma kept 14 clean to the 38 let in by new arrival saved spot-kicks from Eng- sheets in last season - Donnarumma for Milan. land’s Jadon Sancho and Bu- a joint-high along with Inter’s Donnarumma becomes kayo Saka in the European PSG confirmed the sign- Samir Handanovic - to help the second high-profile player Championship final shoot-out, ing on their official website, runners-up Milan to their best to choose to leave Milan since will start a new chapter at the as Donnarumma said: “I am league finish since 2011-12. the season’s end, with Hakan this coming delighted to be part of this Italy’s goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (C) celebrates with teammates after winning the UEFA EURO However, Milan director Calhanoglu making a shock season. huge club. 2020 final against England at the Wembley Stadium in London.(AFP) Paolo Maldini confirmed last switch to bitter rivals Inter. Champion Hamilton in desperate need of win at home British GP Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen’s title battle is US golfer Jordan Spieth watches his drive from the 18th tee during his first round on day one of The 149th British Open Golf Championship at threatening to Royal St George’s, Sandwich in south-east England on Thursday. (AFP) turn into a one horse race Spieth not convinced DPA Munich by good omen despite Lewis Hamilton’s hopes of a record-breaking eighth For- making a strong start mula One world champion- ship are teetering midway DPA the majors each year when I through the season and the London felt like I had no idea where the Mercedes driver is in desper- ball was going which, I guess, ate need of a home win at this Jordan Spieth remains could be bad and good,” the Sunday’s British Grand Prix. unconvinced that a curious three-time major winner said. He will be roared on by coincidence means he has a “Golf is a game played be- 140,000 fans on each day of a 50/50 chance of winning the tween the ears, right? When new-look weekend which has 149th Open Championship, it’s not going great, you can first practice and qualifying although his prospects look certainly lose quite a bit of late Friday for a fresh ‘sprint bright following a superb start confidence in it. That was the race’ on Saturday which will at Royal St George’s. first time I’ve had to really try determine the order of Sun- South Africa’s Branden and build confidence back up, day’s race grid. Grace has played alongside and it takes time. Hamilton himself has been the eventual winner in the first “By no means do I feel like cautious about the total return two rounds in both 2018 and I’m where I want to be me- of fans amid the coronavirus McLaren’s British drivers Lando Norris (L) and Lewis Hamilton gesture during a press conference ahead of the Formula One British Grand Prix at 2019, with Spieth and Bry- chanically yet, but this year pandemic but he needs every the Silverstone motor racing circuit in Silverstone, England, on Thursday. (AFP) son DeChambeau getting the has been a really, really good bit of help he can in the bat- prized draw this year. progression for me, and all I’m tle with Red Bull’s standings secutive races in Austria. 70th Anniversary Grand Prix points from Mercedes. fected, however, and Lando And although DeCham- trying to do is just get a little leader Max Verstappen. “We also have a few small there last season after Hamil- Team chief Christian Norris in particular thrilled beau complained that his driv- bit better each day.” Oosthui- The flying Dutchman updates on the car, and we ton won the official British race. Horner has acknowledged to have fans back at his home er “sucks” after an opening 71, zen, who won at St Andrews in swept the previous triple- look forward to seeing how Hamilton, however, has ac- Mercedes’ Silverstone record race. “Welcoming back the Spieth had no cause for con- 2010 and lost a play-off at the header to lead Hamilton by 32 they perform. knowledged he is up against it. but said “if we can carry this British fans – in the safest way cern following an opening 65 same venue five years later, points and take control of the “We know we need to give “Giving up is never an option,” momentum into Silverstone, possible – will be amazing to to lie a shot off the lead held by carded a flawless six-under- championship. Lewis and Valtteri [Bottas] the he wrote on social media after then there isn’t really anything see,” he said. fellow former Open champion par 64 to enjoy a one-shot lead “Silverstone is an incred- car to perform at Silverstone Austria. “We fight till the end.” we should fear.” McLaren “I’ve missed them a lot es- Louis Oosthuizen. over Spieth and Brian Har- ible track, fast and flowing, and everyone at Brackley and Verstappen has won five of will also hope to continue pecially doing two races there “I think that’s a coinci- man, with 2009 champion and one that we hope should Brixworth is working flat out to nine races this season, includ- their strong season though last year behind closed doors. dence,” Spieth said with a Stewart Cink part of a five- suit our car better compared deliver it.” Silverstone is a high- ing the last three, while the were dealt a blow as CEO Zak Seeing the grandstands full smile when asked about the strong group on four under. to Spielberg,” Mercedes mot- speed track which Mercedes addition of Sergio Perez has Brown tested positive for the and everything feeling a bit ‘Grace effect’. “If it happens Major champions Danny orsport chief Toto Wolff said have dominated in recent years also helped Red Bull lead the coronavirus on Thursday. more normal is something I’m four or five times in a row, Willett and Justin Rose led of moving on from tough con- though Verstappen did win the constructors’ standings by 44 The drivers are not af- really looking forward to.” maybe people start paying to the home challenge on three see who can get paired with under alongside Jack Senior him the first two rounds. and Andy Sullivan, while Rory “I think that when you McIlroy birdied two of his last have a top-50, top-25 player five holes in a battling 70 as US Pant tests COVID-19 positive Tour de France: Authorities investigate in the world that Branden has PGA winner Phil Mickelson been, he’s going to be in some slumped to an 80. ANI BCCI Medical Team and is on Bahrain Victorious team for doping pairings with guys who are Four-time major winner Durham (UK) his way to recovery. He will be certainly capable of winning Brooks Koepka returned a 69, able to join the squad in Dur- DPA Team Bahrain Victorious, cur- ficers took part in the search at major championships and it while US Open champion and Wicket-keeper batsman ham after returning two nega- Luz Ardiden (France) rently in action at the 2021 the hotel, which continued into just so happened it was two pre-tournament favourite Jon Rishabh Pant nears comple- tive RT-PCR tests,” stated an Tour de France”. the early hours of Thursday years in a row. Rahm had to birdie the last to tion of his self-quarantine pe- official BCCI release. French authorities have A statement added: “The morning, although no arrests “I did hear that ahead shoot 71, the same score as de- riod while training assistant/ The BCCI Medical Team opened a preliminary investi- preliminary investigation is were made. of time, though, which just fending champion Shane Lowry. net bowler Dayanand Garani have identified B. Arun, Bowl- gation into doping allegations continuing to determine the In a statement, the team’s made me laugh.” Spieth, who Already a runner-up in all has tested positive for COV- ing Coach, Wriddhiman Saha made against Bahrain Victori- reality or not of the offenses technical director Vladimir Mi- claimed his first victory since four major championships, ID-19, informed the Board of and Abhimanyu Easwaran as ous after their hotel and team that justified its initiation. holjevic said: “Following stage winning the 2017 Open at Oosthuizen took his unwanted Control for Cricket in India close contacts of Garani, who bus were searched at the Tour “The existence of this in- 17, we were greeted by several Royal Birkdale in his native total of near misses to six by (BCCI) on Thursday. was in the team hotel when he de France late on Wednesday. vestigation and the operations French police officers. We were Texas in April, bogeyed the finishing second in both the Team India (Senior Men) tested positive following RT- The team issued a state- carried out do not in any way not given a warrant to read third but bounced back with US PGA Championship at Ki- were on a three-week break PCR tests on July 14. The four ment on Thursday acknowl- predict the existence of crimi- through, but the team complied four straight birdies from the awah Island and the US Open after the conclusion of the ICC personnel will undergo 10-day edging the searches, saying nal offenses. Anyone suspect- with all the officers’ requests.” fifth and also picked up shots at Torrey Pines this season. World Test Championship isolation and will remain in that the police had requested ed or prosecuted is presumed Bahrain Victorious, who on the 15th and 16th. Asked how he copes with final held in Southampton their respective rooms in the copies of training files. innocent until proven guilty.” have enjoyed a successful Tour The former world number such losses, the 38-year-old against New Zealand. team hotel in London. The Marseille prosecutor’s Last month, Bahrain Victori- to date despite the loss of their one fell to 92nd in the world South African said: “It de- “Pant, who had not stayed The entire Indian contin- office said the raid was part of ous general manager Milan main general classification rankings following a missed pends if you lost it or someone in the team hotel during the gent were administered the an investigation launched on Erzen defended the team after hope Jack Haig in a stage three cut in his first event of the sea- else beat you. In both of those break period, tested positive second dose of vaccine ear- July 3 into the possible “acqui- anonymous allegations were crash, took the start of Thurs- son, but the 27-year-old has I was beaten by better golf at on July 8. He is asymptomatic lier this month in London. sition, transportation, posses- published in French newspa- day’s stage 18 of the race. since recorded six top 10s in the end. and currently undergoing self- To mitigate any further risks, sion and importing of a pro- per Le Parisien following suc- Pello Bilbao is the best strokeplay events, including a “It takes a little while but isolation at the place where he the Indian contingent is tak- hibited substance or method cesses in the Giro d’Italia and placed of the team’s riders tie for third in the Masters. you have to get over it quickly reported positive. He is be- ing the Lateral Flow Test on a for use by an athlete without the Criterium du Dauphine. overall, sitting 10th, almost 13 “I look back and I had a otherwise it’s going to hold you ing closely monitored by the daily basis. justification by members of It is understood several of- minutes off Tadej Pogacar. chance to win at least one of back from performing again.” 14 Friday, July 16, 2021 The Last Word Qatar Academy Sidra celebrates excellent IB result for Class of 2021 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK thirds of all students received university; the University of DOHA a bilingual diploma. Reading in the United King- Dr. Carolyn Mason Park- dom; the University of Edin- The Class of 2021 at Qatar er, director, QAS, said: “Stu- burgh in the United Kingdom; Academy Sidra is celebrating dents have faced new situa- the American University of the results of their Interna- tions over the last 18 months. Cairo in Egypt; the Univer- tional Baccalaureate Diploma QAS graduates have risen to sity of Toronto in Canada; the Programme, which were an- the challenges of learning in University of California San nounced globally this month. the midst of a pandemic. We Diego in the United States; The results for Qatar congratulate them on their McGill University in Canada; Academy Sidra (QAS), which excellent performance. We the University of is part of Qatar Foundation’s are proud of their contribu- in the Netherlands; and the (QF) Pre-University Educa- tions to our school commu- American University of Cairo tion, revealed that the average nity, and eager to hear how in Egypt. score for its students was 35.2 they will continue to be future When the Class of 2021 points, which was higher than changemakers.” graduated from the two-year the global average, with some The students are now pre- program in May, they official- students scoring as high as 40 paring to attend a variety of ly joined a global community points. All those who applied universities around the world, of nearly one million Interna- for the qualification passed including Georgetown Uni- tional Baccalaureate-educat- with a perfect score, and two- versity in Qatar, a QF partner ed men and women. Qatar Airways, Visit Maldives launch strategic partnership The two sides will work together to further grow international tourism to the tropical getaway

Tribune News Network post the lockdown period and DOHA continue to grow stronger day-by- day. Qatar Airways (QA) and Visit The success of Maldivian tour- Maldives have agreed a strategic ism industry can be attributed to Qatar Airways Cargo rolls partnership to further grow inter- the blessings of the natural social- national tourism to the tropical ly-distanced geography of Mal- island getaway. The agreement dives and the immense effort un- out WebCargo by Freightos brings together an airline and dertaken by all relevant industries destination that have been lead- in Maldives.. In addition, strin- ers throughout the pandemic in gent measures are undertaken at throughout the US market providing safe, reliable and luxuri- every step of the process to ensure ous travel experiences despite the the utmost safety and wellbeing of many challenges. travellers, tourism industry em- The cargo airline will provide forwarders in the US with The strategic partnership will ployees, and the local community. real-time pricing, capacity and eBookings via WebCargo see the two organisations collabo- As travellers return to the rate on marketing activities in sev- Maldives Thoyyib Mohamed tar Airways was there to reopen skies with QA, they can take eral markets around the world to said, “I am delighted that Qatar the Maldives borders and restart comfort knowing that they are Tribune News Network The cargo carrier has an extensive further grow international visitor Airways has increased flights to tourism. The touchdown of Qatar travelling with the only airline in Doha network in the US spanning 12 cit- numbers to the Maldives, maxim- the Maldives. This increase is an Airways flight QR672 from Doha the world that has, together with ies with 145 weekly flights, offering ising the opportunities provided indication of Qatar Airways’ con- to Male on July 15, 2020, with its state-of-the-art global hub Qatar Airways Cargo has announced customers more than 4,700 tonnes by QA’s extensive global network tinued trust and support in the fu- 129 passengers was a new begin- Hamad International Airport, the further roll out of third-party eB- of over 140 destinations. ture of Maldivian tourism. Qatar ning for the airline as well as the achieved four 5-Star Skytrax rat- ooking platform WebCargo by Freigh- of cargo capacity every week Less than a year after being Airways have always supported Maldives. Since then the pres- ings – including the prestigious tos across the US, effective from July the first international airline to us at Visit Maldives, the tourism ence and frequency of flights has 5-Star Airline Rating, 5-Star Air- 19, 2021. passionately adopted Digital Air Cargo resume services to the Maldives marketing body of Maldives, with been increasing. Being amongst port Rating, 5-Star COVID-19 Forwarders in the US will be able (DAC), with WebCargo by Freightos in July 2020 with daily flights, QA our global marketing campaigns. the top three passenger carriers Airline Safety Rating and 5-Star to conduct eBookings with access to as the chosen platform, driving 2,000 expanded operations to four daily We appreciate the immense sup- to the Maldives, we appreciate the COVID-19 Airport Safety Rating. live rates and available capacity on the percent+ growth in bookings. Today, on July 1, 2021. Passengers trav- port given by Qatar Airways dur- support and engagement of Qatar These achievements highlight WebCargo platform. This will further it’s an honour to expand WebCargo’s elling to the Maldives can enjoy ing this challenging period in Airways in the Maldives tourism Qatar Airways’ commitment to improve their booking experience with partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo the airline’s renowned 5-star ser- history. The increase in flight fre- recovery. With the addition of providing our passengers with the airline, resulting in higher efficien- to the US, bringing direct access to the vice on board a mix of the airline’s quency from Qatar Airways gives these new frequencies to Mal- an industry-leading experience cies and instant responses for confir- world’s number one cargo airline to state-of-the-art Airbus A320 and confidence to travellers across dives, Qatar Airways is sending at every point of their journey, mation. the world’s largest economy.” Boeing 777 aircraft. the world that Maldives is one of a strong message to the world, a including the highest possible The cargo carrier has an extensive Since the introduction of WebCar- Qatar Airways Group Chief the safest destinations to travel to commitment, that when the bor- level of health and safety stand- network in the US spanning 12 cities go in February 2021, Qatar Airways Executive Akbar Al Baker said: during this time. ders and gates open they will be ards that safeguard the wellbe- with 145 weekly flights, offering cus- Cargo has been receiving high volumes “The Maldives has always been a “With regular joint webi- there. We are glad they are here ing of our passengers both on the tomers more than 4,700 tonnes of of eBookings via the platform. With strategically important destina- nars conducted for key markets, in the Maldives. Thank you Qatar ground and in the air. cargo capacity every week. this launch in the US, the total count tion in our network, as demon- launching of special packages such Airways for being an important Passengers can book flights Qatar Airways’ Chief Officer Cargo of countries in the airline’s network on strated by our airline being the as ‘safe travel bubble package’ last partner of the Tourism Success with peace of mind, knowing that Guillaume Halleux said: “Following the WebCargo platform will increase first to resume international ser- year, and with an exciting joint Story of Maldives.” QA offers unlimited date changes our successful launch across Europe, to 33, with 12 online stations going live vices and our rapid expansion of campaign targeting 14 markets Since reopening the borders and fee-free refunds for all tickets we are glad to introduce WebCargo in the US. flights from daily to four daily in in the pipeline, Qatar Airways for international travellers on July issued before August 31, 2021, for throughout the US, steadily extending Digitalisation is a key pillar of the less than 12 months. This partner- is instrumental in the marketing 15, 2020, the Maldives has been travel completed by May 31, 2022. digitalisation across our organisation. carrier’s strategy as it moves towards ship with Visit Maldives is a natu- campaigns undertaken by Visit hailed a major tourism success The carrier’s industry-leading We are actively pushing for digitalisa- more systems that allow for dynamic ral next step in achieving both Maldives to promote Maldives as story amidst the pandemic. With flexible booking policy also pro- tion in air freight as it brings in efficien- pricing, automatic quotations, robotic of our organisations’ long term a safe haven. We are extremely ex- an arrival figure of almost one vides the permanent feature of cies and provides multiple benefits for integration and improved reporting. objectives for this route and we cited about this decision by Qatar million travellers, the Maldivian exchanging tickets for a travel our customers such as 24/7 visibility WebCargo is one of them, and its grad- look forward to working closely Airways, and we look forward to tourism industry is on the path to voucher with 10 percent addition- of price and capacity as well as real ual rollout across the network is one of with Visit Maldives to help further seeing the success of this new de- achieving pre-pandemic arrival al value for all customers booking time confirmation to name a few.” the many important digitalisation ini- grow international tourism to the velopment.” figures. Travellers from the Mid- travel via qatarairways.com. For Freightos Group CEO Zvi Schreiber tiatives implemented by Qatar Airways Maldives.” Maldives Minister of Tourism dle East region were among the full terms and conditions visit qa- said: “In the past year, the industry has Cargo in recent months. Managing Director of Visit Dr Abdulla Mausoom said: “Qa- leading arrivals to the Maldives tarairways.com/Flexibility. Qatar Chess, NU-Q receive plaudits for joint course on ‘Chess and Strategic Thinking’

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ability. Many companies and DOHA organisations often like can- didates that can think criti- The new course “Chess and cally and strategically”, said Strategic Thinking” offered Professor Lugo-Ocando. jointly by the Qatar Chess As- “Of course, this is not only sociation and Northwestern about playing chess but rath- University in Qatar (NU-Q), er a way of exploring strategic a university partner of Qatar and critical thinking, study- Foundation, was described ing different aspects of Game as a “truly innovative and and Complexity Theories, groundbreaking initiative” by while learning about Conflict Arkady Dvorkovich, president Resolution and Confronta- of the International Chess tional Strategy in real life. All Federation (FIDE). this why students also learn Dvorkovich said that by playing”, added Professor FIDE is closely monitoring Lugo-Ocando. this experience in Qatar in or- The course was held in- der to replicate it in other uni- tensively for 5 weeks in a versities around the world. It row (May-June 2021), with is the first time that a course 3-hour daily lessons, a lot combining strategic and criti- of homework, chess tourna- cal thinking with chess has ments, individual trainings, been offered as part of a full- master and Head Coach of all Education City students. toward their degree, the stu- history of involvement with our game is truly wonderful.” and consultations. The final credit Liberal Arts program. the Qatar National Team, There were guest lecturers dents who participated re- that game. It allows students It is a fantastic idea that will grade will be based on attend- In his speech, which was at- and Jairo Lugo-Ocando, a and participation from Qa- ceived a certificate from the to develop strategic and criti- assist students in applying ance (which was excellent! ), tended in a hybrid format by professor in residence at tar Chess Association Presi- Qatar Chess Association. cal thinking skills by explor- specific perspectives to their a chess tournament, a test, all 20 students enrolled in the Northwestern University in dent Mohamed Al-Mudahka, “It is the firsttime in Qa- ing key notions and concepts lives.” and the final essay, which course, he promised to visit Qatar as part of the Liberal regarded as the best Arabic tar that a chess course is of- related to strategy while “Study after study shows should describe a political, Doha soon to provide addi- Arts program, created the chess player of the twentieth fered as part of an accredited playing chess,” explained that young people playing economic, social, or histori- tional support to the develop- course on ‘Chess and Strate- century, and Miss Zhu Chen, program at a university, and Bologan, who added, “the chess see significant improve- cal situation using the chess ment of chess in Qatar. gic Thinking.’ former Women World Cham- it is also a first in the Middle fact that it combines strate- ments in their learning ability and strategic thinking terms Victor Bologan, Grand- The course was open to pion. In addition to the credit East region, despite its long gic and critical thinking with and enhance their employ- taught in the course.