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Tribune News Network It’s great to see their enthusi- asm and interest. And I have to say that I am surprised by the Yamaha MotoGP rider Mav- organisational structure and erick Vinales has joined Qatar facilities available to the kids in Motorsports Academy and will the academy.” share his experience to help de- ‘’My association with the velop Qatari riders. Qatar Motorsports Academy The QMA, which was will give it visibility, which will launched last year and is focus- attract curiosity about the pro- ing on training young kids of ject and about what is going the country, announced that it on in this part of the planet, has got the Spanish star on its theoretically so far away from board for the Qatar MotoGP the ‘normal’ racing world. The Project. commitment of the Losail Cir- Viñales, who has won five cuit Sports Club with MotoGP Premier class races in 73 starts, and two-wheel sport in general will be collaborating with QMA is impressive,” he added. to support and help develop the Khalid al Remaihi, Losail local riders. During his stay in Circuit Sports Club Vice-Pres- Doha last week, he spent time ident and GM, was extremely at the Losail International Cir- pleased with the Vinales sup- cuit working with young riders. port and said: “We are delight- “I really like working with ed to welcome Maverick to our young riders,” Viñales said. “I project. We are sure that his sponsor a junior team in the commitment to the academy Spanish Championship.” will boost, motivate our young “I enjoyed my first meeting riders and promote its interna- Minister of Culture and Sports HE Salah bin Ghanem al Ali shakes hands with Yamaha MotoGP star Maver- with the kids of the academy. tional exposure.” ick Vinales at the Losail International Circuit. Maverick Vinales on his bike at the Losail Circuit. Team Qatar athletes all set for Diamond League

South Africa’s double Olympic champion Caster Semenya takes part in the 5,000m run at South African Championships in Germiston, South Africa, recently. (REUTERS) Semenya decision to be announced by CAS on Wednesday Proud moment! Reuters waiting since February follow- It was great to win the Asian CAPE TOWN ing her appeal against an IAAF regulation, which said female Championships especially The decision on Caster Semen- athletes classed as having DSDs being at home. It was a ya’s challenge to continue com- gain an unfair advantage due to proud moment for me peting without any restrictions their higher testosterone levels. seeing the national flag will be announced by the Court Testosterone is a hormone hoisted and the national of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) that increases muscle mass, on Wednesday. strength and haemoglobin - anthem being sung. The double Olympic 800m which affects endurance. My aim is to stay in the champion is challenging the CAS had been due to an- world lead, do better and sport’s governing body, Inter- nounce its decision in March probably break the 1:44 Team Qatar athletes with Qatar Athletics Federation (QAF) officials after a press conference at the Qatar Olympic Committee Tower on Monday. national Association of Athlet- but postponed it several times. barrier. ics Federations (IAAF), over its Semenya’s dominance of points-earning competitios win again at home, so, two wins Also hoping to put on a decision to restrict testosterone the middle distances has been Abubakar Hayder across 14 cities. Team qatar in two weeks would be great for good performance is Jamal levels in female runners. labelled unfair by many of her Speaking at a press confer- 200m me,” the Asian Games bronze Hairane who claimed the The IAAF wants the South competitors but the proposed ence announcing details of the Jaber al Mamari, Owab Ba medalist added. bronze in the 800 at the Asian African and other female ath- restrictions have also been 800m Tribune News Network event in Doha, Haydar said his Abubaker Hayder, Mubarak Rabi, Abdulrachman Top stars Abderrahman Championships. He also hopes letes with differences of sexual branded as discriminatory. Doha goal is to improve his world Hassan Deria, Jamal Hairane Samba and Mutaz Bashim will to get himself into the top eight development (DSD) to take tes- Several expert witness were lead time of 1:44.33 which he 1500m not be competing here as their to qualify for the World Cham- tosterone blockers. called by both sides during a Abubakar Hayder who won set at the Khalifa Stadium less Hamza Driouch disciplines are not featured in pionships. Under the new rules, which five-day hearing presided by Musab Adam the 800m gold at the recent- than a fortnight ago. Muhanad Khamis the Doha leg. But Haydar says “My target is to get within will apply to women events be- three judges at CAS’s headquar- ly-concluded Asian Athletics “It was great to win the 3000m ST he isn’t feeling the pressure as the 1:44 zone and qualify for the tween 400 metres to the mile, ters in Lausanne, Switzerland in Championships in Doha has Asian Championships especial- Yasser Bagharab the face of Team Qatar. Worlds. The Diamond League athletes classed as having DSDs February. reiterated his determination to ly being at home. It was a proud Discus Throw “Unfortunately both guys is different, it’s about making a must reduce their blood tes- Should her appeal be unsuc- get better results at the IAAF moment for me seeing the na- Moaz Ibrahim aren’t here but i’m sure they’ll good time on the track. My per- tosterone level to below five cessful, Semenya would have to Diamond League in Doha. tional flag hoisted and the na- be in Shanghai. It’s not a lot of sonal best is 1:45secs, and I aim (5) nmol/L for a period of six meet the IAAF requirements to The event set for the Khalifa tional anthem being sung. 22-year-old said. pressure for me. It’s athletics, to do better,” Hairane said. months before they can com- keep in the 800 and International Stadium on Fri- “My aim is to stay in the “The Diamond League is a you have to go on the tracks and Team Qatar will have 11 pete. They must then maintain , but they would day, will see some of the best world lead, do better and prob- different event entirely. It will enjoy it and that’s what I want athletes represent the country it below that level continuously. not apply were she to step up to athletes in the world begin the ably break the 1:44 barrier,” the be a great achievement if I can to do,” he added. at the Diamond League. Semenya, 28, has been 5,000. Police to clash with Al Khor in Amir Cup volleyball opener on May 4 Tribune News Network day will then be advance to in a whopping 29 finals, will DOHA fixtures the semi-finals, which will be take on Al Gharafa on May 5. May 4 Winner 3 vs Winner 4 at 11:30 pm played on the best-of-three se- On the same day, Al Rayyan, League champions and four- 1.Police vs Al Khor at 4:30 pm May 11 ries format. The last four stage who have been in a great form 2.Al Ahli vs Al Wakrah at 6:30 pm Winner 3 vs Winner 4 at 9:30 pm time finalists Police will launch May 5 Winner 1 vs Winner 2 at 11:30 pm matches are scheduled on May for about two 18 months win- the prestigious Amir Cup Vol- 3.Al Arabi vs Al Gharafa at 4:30 pm May 14 7, 11 and 14, while the final is ning two Arab clubs champi- leyball Championship with a 4.Al Shamal vs Al Rayyan at 6:30 pm Winner 1 vs Winner 2 at 9:30 pm slated for May 17. onships and a bronze medal in clash against Al Khor on May 4 May 7 Winner 3 vs Winner 4 at 11:30 pm Al Arabi Club, the 21-time the just-concluded Asian club Best of three semi-finals May 17: Final at 10:00 pm at the QVA Hall here. Winner 1 vs Winner 2 at 9:30 pm champions, are pitted in the championship, face Al Shamal. The draw ceremony was other half and are likely to clash Due to Ramadan falling held at the QVA headquarters Members Mubarak Eid and pating clubs. with reigning champions Al in May, the semi-finals will be under the supervision of Sec- Technical Director Hussein The second match on the Rayyan Club in the other semi- held late night, with the first QVA officials with representatives of participating clubs after the draw retary-General Yousef Kano, Imam Ali. Also present on the opening will play last year’s Al final playoffs if they win their one beginning at 9:30, while ceremony of the Amir Cup Volleyball Championship in Doha on Monday. Assistant Secretary-General occasion were the representa- Ahli Club against Al Wakrah. opening matches. the second match is penciled The Amir Cup is scheduled to start on May 4. Saeed Salem Bukheit, Board tives and coaches of the partici- The winners on the opening Al Arabi, who have figured one and a half hours later.