FFOOTBALLOOTBALL | Page 2 TENNIS | Page 8 It’s a dream to Gritty Djoko play for Qatar avoids To Advertise here at a World Cup: Thiem upset Call: 444 11 300, 444 66 621 Al-Haydous in London Monday, November 14, 2016 CRICKET Safar 14, 1438 AH Defi ant Kohli GULF TIMES denies England win in Rajkot SPORT Page 5 ANOC GENERAL ASSEMBLY Olympic leaders begin arriving in Doha for ANOC assembly By Sports Reporter Olympic Movement outside of the Olympic the spirit of sport. I would like to thank the Qa- will be joined by Qatar Athletics Federation Doha Games this week. It is our aim to organise the tar Olympic Committee and the city of Doha for and Asian Athletics Association president and 2016 ANOC General Assembly to the highest warmly welcoming the ANOC General Assem- International Association of Athletics Fed- possible level and provide a platform that will bly for the very fi rst time. erations (IAAF) president Dahlan al-Hamad, eading fi gures in the Olympic Movement facilitate constructive discussions for the bene- “I am looking forward to the days ahead, Qatar Gymnastics Federation president and began arriving in Doha yesterday ahead fi t of ANOC and the Olympic Movement. We are which will provide an opportunity for us to cel- International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) of the Association of National Olympic a nation passionate about sport and our hosting ebrate an outstanding year for NOCs as well as Executive Committee member Ali al-Hitmi, Committees (ANOC) General Assem- of this important event ties in with our vision to updating NOCs on our progress as we look to Qatar Swimming Association president and Lbly, which is being hosted by the Qatar Olympic engage and empower young people in Qatar and make a positive contribution to the Olympic Asian Swimming Federation vice-president Committee (QOC) for the very fi rst time in Mid- around the world through the power of sport Movement. I also look forward to hearing more Khaleel al-Jaber and Qatar 2022 Supreme dle East from November 15-16. and Olympism. We look forward to uniting and from the NOCs and listening to how ANOC can Committee secretary general Hassan al-Tha- Doha is expected to welcome a record-break- celebrating the Olympic Movement in Doha.” improve the support we provide them. We are wadi. ing 1,200 delegates from the Olympic Move- The General Assembly, which is being held honoured to have IOC President Bach and many Coinciding with the ANOC General Assem- ment from around the world. Participating in in Doha’s iconic Sheraton Hotel, will see del- representatives from International Federations bly are the annual ANOC Awards, which will the General Assembly are representatives of 205 egates discuss critical issues relating to the Ol- here in Doha as part of our ongoing commitment be hosted for the third time, on November 15 National Olympic Committees, as well as IOC ympic Movement, as well as exchange updates to nurture the relationships between NOCs and at the Qatar National Convention Centre, and president Thomas Bach, delegates from Inter- regarding ANOC’s latest reforms and the latest International Olympic Committee president IFs. NOCs and IFs both share National Federa- which will honour the biggest stars of Rio 2016. national Federations (IFs), future Olympic Or- progress reports of the upcoming Olympic Win- Thomas Bach will attend the General Assembly. tions as their stakeholders and so developing re- The ceremony will fuse Qatari and international ganising committees, as well as 2024 Candidate ter Games and Olympic Games. The 2024 Can- lationships between them will benefi t the entire music, dance and sport and embrace some of the Cities. didate Cities will display their off erings to the XXI ANOC General Assembly. Over the past few Olympic Movement.” very latest technologies to deliver a truly spec- Speaking about Qatar’s hosting of the Gen- Olympic Movement as they are due to present to years, Doha has showcased its impressive cre- Qatar’s sporting leaders will join the biggest tacular evening of world-class performances. eral Assembly, QOC secretary general Dr Thani the NOCs for the fi rst and only time. dentials in hosting major sporting events and names in Olympic sport during the 21st ANOC The performances will pay tribute to the world’s Abdulrahman al-Kuwari said, ‘It is an honour ANOC president Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al- the Qatari capital off ers the perfect environ- General Assembly. QOC president HE Sheikh fi ve continents and sport’s power to unite the for Qatar to host the biggest gathering of the Sabah said, “It is a privilege to be in Doha for the ment for the world’s NOCs to unite together in Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani and Dr al-Kuwari world. FORMULA 1 / BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX Hamilton wins to take title showdown to fi nal race Rosberg now needs a podium finish in the final event in Abu Dhabi to seal his first title triumph Hamilton celebrates with the trophy after winning the Brazilian Grand Prix ahead of title rival and Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg (left) yesterday. (AFP) pit straight and came close to hitting a gio Perez to reach the podium. barrier. The Dutch teenager managed Sainz was sixth ahead of Force India’s brilliantly to right his car and also then Nico Huelkenberg, Ricciardo, Felipe fend off a challenge from Rosberg. Nasr in a Sauber and McLaren’s Fern- Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates atop his car after winning the Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo, Brazil, yesterday. (Reuters) Rosberg also had a half spin which ando Alonso. cost him time after Verstappen had pit- DPA Abu Dhabi to capture the champion- high-speed crash on the straight by Fer- nen span and crashed on the straight ted for intermediate tyres – a decision BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX RESULTS Sao Paulo ship for the fi rst time. rari’s Kimi Raikkonen – and in all fea- and the red fl ag was out to interrupt the which probably ultimately cost him 1. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 3:01:01.335 “I was generally just chilling up front, tured the safety car fi ve times. race. The Finn lost control and his Fer- second place. 2. Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) +11.455 when it rains it is usually a good day for Hamilton got away cleanly from the rari hit a wall on the outside and then The safety car was back out when Bra- 3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) +21.481 ewis Hamilton won a rain-hit me,” said Hamilton, who with 52 grand front after the safety car went off on came back across track and stopped zilian Felipe Massa in a Williams – on his 4. Sergio Perez (Force India) +25.346 Brazilian Grand Prix to take the prix victories has now gone past Alain lap 7 while Verstappen quickly got past facing the wrong way near the pit wall. last home race before retirement – span 5. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) +26.334 Formula One title battle with Prost in the all-time list and is second Raikkonen to put pressure on Rosberg. After a 35-minute break the race re- and crashed out on lap 49 near the pit 6. Carlos Sainz Jr (Toro Rosso) +29.160 Mercedes teammate Nico Ros- only to Michael Schumacher, on 91. But drivers were having trouble even sumed from lap 21 under a safety car lane entry. A tearful Massa walked to the 7. Nico Hulkenberg (Force India) +29.827 Lberg into the season’s last race, in Abu Red Bull’s Max Verstappen made a on the wet tyres on the slippery surface, but the red fl ag came out again seven paddock holding up the Brazilian fl ag 8. Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) +30.486 Dhabi in two weeks. series of brilliant overtaking manoeu- and Vettel span on lap 11, while Sau- laps later because of the persistent rain, to the applause of mechanics including 9. Felipe Nasr (Sauber) +42.620 The full 71 laps were just completed vres to fi nish third, with Force India’s ber’s Marcus Ericsson aquaplaned and to boos and thumbs down by spectators from his former team Ferrari. 10. Fernando Alonso (McLaren) +44.432 within the time limit after an incident- Sergio Perez fourth and Ferrari’s Sebas- crashed into a barrier on lap 13, bring- in the stands. Verstappen was struggling on the in- packed race which saw a series of spins tian Vettel fi fth. ing out the safety car After another safety car restart, termediates behind the safety car and DRIVERS’ STANDINGS and crashes on the wet surface at Inter- Rosberg said: “It didn’t go my way Verstappen pitted immediately, fol- Verstappen pounced to overtake Ros- switched again to wets, with the race 1. Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) 367 lagos and was twice interrupted with today, Lewis did a great job. It was very lowed by teammate Daniel Ricciardo berg on the outside when the German resuming on lap 56. 2. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 355 red fl ags. diffi cult conditions but I can live with for intermediates, but the Australian slightly lost traction in the wet on the He then fought his way back up from 3. Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) 246 World champion Hamilton took the second place.” came in just after the pit lane had been Senna S turn, to take second place. 16th with a series of overtaking ma- CONSTRUCTORS’ STANDINGS chequered fl ag for his fi rst win in Brazil, Rain played havoc with the race, which closed, earning him a fi ve-second time But Verstappen had a major scare noeuvres, including a pass on Vettel, 1.