QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune India aiming QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune to win both the remaining Tests against England, says Kohli PAGE 14 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021 World’s best riders descend on Doha for CB CHI AL SHAQAB Presented by Longines Omar Al Mannai, Event Director, Commercial Bank CHI AL SHAQAB Presented by Longines, and Commercial Manager, Al Shaqab; Hussein Ali Al Sweden’s Peder Fredrickon (above), ranked number four in the FEI Longines Jumping Rankings, headlines Abdulla, EGM & Chief Marketing Officer, Commercial Bank; and Ahmad Al Ali, Program Manager, The Social & Sport Contribution Fund (Daam) the riders’ list, while Olympians and former CHI AL SHAQAB winners Edwina Tops-Alexander (Australia) and address the media to announce the launch of the eighth edition of the event at a press conference at Al Shaqab on Tuesday. Scott Brash (Great Britain) make welcome returns to Doha. As many as 85 riders from 27 countries along with 138 horses have arrived to compete in world-class international equestrian competition TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA A SOUGHT AFTER EVENT Once again, this amazing event has A star-studded contingent of 85 riders from 27 countries managed to attract globally respected around the world has descend- champion riders and horses to Doha. They ed upon Doha to compete love to compete at Al Shaqab. Al Shaqab in the spectacular Commer- has truly achieved its goal of developing an cial Bank CHI AL SHAQAB equestrian competition that other Presented by Longines 2021 organizers aspire to and talk about, and event, which will be held at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, that elite organizations wish to be a part of. from February 25-27. This is highlighted by the quality of In addition, 138 horses sponsors and partners who are associated have arrived in Qatar’s capital with the event. city to take part in the world- class international equestrian Omar Al Mannai, Event Director, competition. Commercial Bank CHI AL SHAQAB Al Shaqab, a member of Qa- tar Foundation, is organizing CHI AL SHAQAB for the eighth ally respected champion rid- sion of being a world-class was established since the cent- time, and the much-anticipated ers and horses to Doha. They sports venue through our er’s very beginning..” event will again see riders par- love to compete at Al Shaqab, sponsorship of this premier “Our collaboration with Al ticipate in the Olympic disci- and it shows in the number of competition.” Shaqab is inspiring leadership plines of showjumping, dres- riders who keep returning for Hussein Ali Al Abdulla, and life skills among young sage, and para dressage. the event. EGM & Chief Marketing Of- people that will be extremely In addition, Al Shaqab is Longines. Fans unable to access the Sweden’s Peder Fredrick- “Al Shaqab has truly ficer, Commercial Bank, said: important in their future ca- also proud of its long-term He said: “ Al Shaqab con- venue can still catch all the ac- on, ranked number four in achieved its goal of develop- “I’m delighted that Commercial reers, particularly in relation association with Longines, tinues to include this Olym- tion, as the event will be broad- the FEI Longines Jumping ing an equestrian competition Bank will once again be the Title to the Qatar National Vision which is the Presenting Part- pic discipline in the event not cast live on Al Kass TV and Rankings, headlines the rid- that other organizers aspire to Sponsor of CHI AL SHAQAB. 2030.” ner of CHI AL SHAQAB. only because our facilities are beIN Sports, while it will also be ers’ list, while Olympians and and talk about, and that elite We’re looking forward to be- Ahmad Al Ali, Program “This relationship is un- geared to meet the needs of live-streamed on Al Shaqab’s former CHI AL SHAQAB win- organizations wish to be a part ing a part of a truly exceptional Manager, The Social & Sport derscored by the renaming of the participants but, more website, alshaqab.com ners Edwina Tops-Alexander of. This is highlighted by the equestrian competition. Contribution Fund (Daam), the competition venue as the importantly, they are wonder- Al Mannai said: “As an or- (Australia) and Scott Brash quality of sponsors and part- “Commercial Bank appre- said: “Daam is delighted Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, ful role models and sources ganizer, Al Shaqab is proud of (Great Britain) make welcome ners who are associated with ciates the importance of sports to be involved in this world- which represents the perfect of great inspiration. We look the hard work that has gone returns to Doha. the event.” in the social and economic de- class event. Daam’s vision is location for the world’s best forward to seeing Qatari riders into making the event a re- Flying the flag for Qatar will Commercial Bank is the velopment of Qatar, and we to make a positive difference riders and their horses to com- competing in this discipline in ality in the midst of a global be local rider Sultan Salmeen Al Title Sponsor; Longines is the are committed to supporting in the community by support- pete for the ultimate honor of the future.” pandemic. But, more than Suwaidi (showjumping). Presenting Partner; Exxon- Qatar’s vision to be an inter- ing social and sports activities being crowned a champion at In line with the Ministry anything else, the health and At a press conference Mobil is the Main Sponsor; national sporting hub.” such as CHI AL SHAQAB, in CHI AL SHAQAB,” said Omar of Public Health’s (MoPH) safety of participants, specta- held at Al Shaqab on Tuesday and The Social & Sport Con- Saleh Al Mana, Vice Presi- alignment with Qatar National Al Mannai. COVID-19 health and safety tors, and all involved with the to launch the event, Omar tribution Fund (Daam) is the dent and Director of Govern- Vision 2030. A former international-lev- guidelines, the venue will be event remains Al Shaqab’s Al Mannai, Event Director, Supporter of the event. ment and Public Affairs, Exx- “We believe that Daam’s el showjumper and dressage restricted to 10 percent of its highest priority. Therefore, Commercial Bank CHI AL Joseph Abraham, Group onMobil Qatar, said: “We’re support and commitment to rider who represented Qatar capacity. with guidance and instruc- SHAQAB Presented by Lon- CEO, Commercial Bank, said: pleased to be sponsoring CHI the development of horseman- at the 2006 Asian Games, Al Tickets can be purchased tion from MoPH, Al Shaqab gines, and Commercial Man- “Commercial Bank is pleased AL SHAQAB for yet another ship in Qatar will play a role in Mannai emphasised the im- at the venue on event days. As has ensured that all neces- ager, Al Shaqab, said: “Once to play our part in Qatar’s year, and to continue to sup- encouraging young riders to portance of para dressage as a a further precautionary meas- sary COVID-19 precautionary again, this amazing event sporting success story and to port Al Shaqab’s programs pursue a passion for eques- part of Commercial Bank CHI ure, there will not be a Festival measures are in place, and has managed to attract glob- support Qatar’s national vi- through our partnership, that trian sports.” AL SHAQAB Presented by Area this year. will be strictly enforced.” Quick read Tiger Woods hospitalised after car accident Qatar not to feature in Copa America 2021 DPA Spade at Rolling Hills Country Club on BERLIN Monday, but with his movement still re- DOHA: The Qatar national team will not be featuring in this year’s Copa America football tournament, stricted, he did not hit balls or play any the Qatar Football Association GOLF star Tiger Woods has been hospi- holes,” the magazine said. (QFA) has confirmed. talised following a car accident, the Los “He was in good spirits on Monday but The Copa America will be held Angeles County Sheriff’s Department did not arrive to the course for the second between 11 June to 10 July in (LASD) said on Tuesday, and has under- day of shooting.” Woods last played com- ‎Argentina and Colombia across gone surgery on leg injuries. petitively in December and underwent nine cities. Woods, 45, was involved in a “sin- surgery to ease a disc fragment that was The decision not to play was made gle vehicle roll-over traffic collision,” the “He is currently in surgery,” Steinberg pinching a nerve for a fifth back surgery after it showed that the Copa LASD said, in a vehicle which “sustained said, “and we thank you for your privacy overall and first since spinal fusion in America match schedule clashes major damage. and support.” April 2017. with the joint qualifiers’ dates for After being “extricated from the The magazine said Woods was in Cali- On Sunday he told broadcaster CBS the AFC Asian Cup 2023 and FIFA wreck,” Woods was then “transported to fornia for a two-day photoshoot following it was not certain whether he would com- 2022 World Cup. a local hospital by ambulance for his inju- his hosting duties at the PGA Tour’s Gen- pete at the first major of the season, the The Copa America draw had ries,” said the LASD which is conducting esis Invitational tournament which he did Masters Tournament at Augusta National placed Qatar in the second group, including hosts Colombia and Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, and Ecuador. an investigation into the accident. not play because of injury. from April 8. It is worth mentioning that this year’s edition was scheduled to take place in the summer of last year Woods’ manager Mark Steinberg told “Pictures surfaced on social media of Woods has been involved in previous but was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.