QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2020 JUMADA AL-AKHIR 18, 1441 VOL.13 NO. 4867 QR 2 Fajr: 4:54 am Dhuhr: 11:48 am DUSTY Asr: 3:01 pm Maghrib: 5:26 pm HIGH : 17°C Isha: 6:56 pm LOW : 13°C Gulf / ME 9 Business 11 Sports 14 Syria regime helicopter downed LNG infrastructure to Al Duhail cruise in as Turkey’s Erdogan warns of see faster build-up Doha; Al Sadd held 2-2 ‘very heavy price’ for any attack than pipelines: GECF by Al Nassr in Riyadh AMIR LEADS NATION IN CELEBRATING NATIONAL SPORT DAY SPORTING PROWESS ON SHOW Qatar turns into a huge sporting arena as tens of thousands join NSD activities that promote active and healthy lifestyles TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani led the nation in celebrating National Sport Day (NSD) on Tuesday as the country turned into a The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani takes part in a walk at Lusail promenade with world champions, athletes, Qatari Women’s Sports Committee players and Aspire Academy students on Tuesday. huge sports arena with tens of thousands of people turning up at different venues across Qatar to take part in activities and programmes that foster healthy lifestyles. The Amir led a walking and jogging exercise at Lusail promenade with a number of world champions, Olym- pic athletes, Qatari Women’s Sports Committee players and Aspire Academy students. The Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani participated in NSD ac- tivities as he carried out a walk- ing exercise at Al Shaqab. The Father Amir also watched a purebred Arabian horse show. Qatar Foundation (QF) Chairperson HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser also attend- ed the NSD celebrations at QF. Prime Minister and Min- ister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Ab- HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, takes part in the National Sport Day The Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani takes part in the National Sport Day activities at dulaziz al Thani opened the activities at Education City and Msheireb on Tuesday. (HHOPL/AR AL BAKER) Al Shaqab on Tuesday. Olympic Cycling Lane on Al Khor coastal road on Tuesday, Qatar Olympic Committee tion from various ministries, were held all over the country indoor activities in clubs and Aspire Zone Foundation’s role in the life of societies and as part of his participation in and the Public Works Author- institutions and authorities include various sports, such as sports federations. NSD celebrations included make it an essential part of the the NSD activities. ity (Ashghal), cyclists and per- and sports clubs, making cycling, swimming, football, Thousands visited Aspire more than 20 unique events. daily life. The PM rode a bicycle on sons with special needs. the country a large sporting basketball, tennis, taekwondo, Zone Foundation, Katara, MIA National Sport Day aims the lane along with a number The biggest annual sport ground. self-defence, beach volleyball, Park and Qatar Foundation (QF) to raise awareness of the im- See also pages 2, 3, 4, 5, of ministers and officials from festival of Qatar saw participa- Sporting activities that water sports competitions and to take part in NSD activities. portance of sports and its 6, 14 & 16 Amir condoles with Chinese PM OPENS OLYmpIC CYCLING LANE SC opens three public parks president over virus deaths HE Supreme Committee for Delivery T& Legacy (SC) marked the National HE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani held a Sport Day (NSD) by opening three Ttelephone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping on public parks on Tuesday. The parks are Tuesday to offer his condolences and sympathy on the victims located at Al Bayt Stadium, Al Janoub of the coronavirus outbreak, wishing the infected people a Stadium and the former Al Ersal Station speedy recovery. During the call, the Amir voiced confidence in training sites cluster, which is located China’s ability to control this epidemic, stressing Qatar’s support in Onaiza, near West Bay. Each park and willingness to help in this regard. features tennis and basketball courts, For his part, the Chinese president extended thanks to the children’s play areas, jogging and cy- Amir for the support, and solidarity of Qatar with China and its cling tracks, open spaces and workout assistance in transporting the epidemic control materials via equipment. “We are proud to open Qatar Airways. three public parks on our country’s three years before the tournament The phone call also touched on the strategic relations National Sport Day. These facilities will kicks off.” Al Bayt Park hosted special between the two countries, where the two leaders expressed boost local communities by providing NSD activities for the Qatar football satisfaction with the level they have reached in recent years, open spaces for a vast range of leisure family, including employees from the and confirmed their determination to develop them in all fields, activities. We are pleased to be show- SC, Qatar Football Association and especially with regard to the Silk Road initiative. (QNA) casing the legacy of Qatar 2022 almost Qatar Stars League. (TNN) 02 Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Contact US: Qatar Tribune I EDITORIAL I Phone: 40002222 I ADMINISTRATION & MARKETING I Phone: 40002155, 40002122, Fax: 40002235 P.O. Box: 23493, Doha. AMIR PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL SPORT DAY ACTIVITIES The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani on Tuesday participated in the activities of the Qatar National Sport Day along with citizens and residents of the country. HH the Amir took part in walking and jogging exercise in Lusail Prom- enade with a number of world champions, Olympic athletes, a number of Qatari Women’s Sports Committee players and Aspire Academy students. (QNA) PM opens 33km Olympic Cycling Track on Al Khor Road There are plans to have 2,647 kilometres of pedestrian and cycling paths in Qatar by the year 2022, says Ashghal president TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al Thani opened the 33km Olym- pic Cycling Track on Al Khor Road as part of National Sport Day activities held by the Pub- lic Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ on Tuesday. The inauguration was at- tended by Minister of Mu- nicipality and Environment HE Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki al Subaie; Minister of Culture and Sports HE Salah bin Ghanim al Ali; President of Ashghal Eng Saad bin Ahmad al Muhannadi; Second Vice- Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al Thani opens the 33km Olympic Cycling Track on Al Khor Road as part of National Sport Day activities on Tuesday. President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Dr Thani al Kuwari; Ashghal also announced open- the practice of different sports, and Dr Hamad bin Abdul Aziz, ing of two new interchanges; explaining that Ashghal is Amir’s Advisor for Culture. Al Daayen Interchange, which scheduled to provide 2,647 km Dr Mohamed Jaham al opened on Tuesday and the of pedestrian and cycle paths Kuwari, president of the Qatar North Lusail interchange, in Qatar by 2022. Cycling Federation along with which will open on February He added that Al Khor Dr Abdulaziz Jaham al Kuwari, 14 (Friday). Road is scheduled to be com- president of Qatar Cyclists and On this occasion, the Min- pleted in mid-2020, more Dr Hassan al Ansari, secretary ister of Municipality and En- than two years before the start general of Qatar Sports Fed- vironment said the opening of of the World Cup. “The road eration for Special Needs, also dedicated pedestrian and cycle serves Lusail Stadium and Al attended the event. paths by Ashghal on roads re- Bayt Stadium, where we open Besides, the event saw par- flects Qatar’s interest in sports a new intersection today that ticipation of officials and em- and seeks to encourage the serves the Lusail Stadium and ployees from Ashghal, Qatar public to practice sports for a Al Daayen interchange that Olympic Committee, Qatar Cy- healthy life. connects many service and cling Federation, Qatar Sports He pointed out that the vital facilities in Al Daayen, Federation for Special Needs, Olympic path for cycles will Umm Garn and traffic move- as well as more than 500 cy- serve the sports sector while ment in the area.” clists, in addition to a distin- the two new intersections that velopment of areas adjacent to ment in all fields and serve and Sports said, “I thank Ash- on public roads”. Dr Thani al Kuwari said, guished participation of people facilitate traffic movement to this vital artery, which is con- more than 20 residential areas ghal for this great achievement Ashghal President Muhan- “Qatar is working to provide with special needs in the cycling residential areas and many sidered as a development hub and connect many economic, as opening of a 33km dedicat- nadi stressed that Ashghal a comprehensive sports infra- event on the Olympic path. surrounding vital facilities. for the eastern coast, as it will sports, service and entertain- ed cycle path provides safety seeks to achieve sports infra- structure, which can enable On the sidelines of Na- He added that Al Khor establish new societies and a ment facilities along the way. for the cyclists, allowing them structure that contributes to holding of all competitions tional Sport Day activities, Road will contribute to the de- fertile environment for invest- The Minister of Culture to avoid the danger of cycling changing the lifestyle through and sports championships.” PRIME MINISTER TAKES PART IN MINISTRY OF INTERIOR’S ACTIVITIES Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al Thani on Tuesday participated in the Ministry of Interior activities organised by Qatar Police Sports Federation (QPSF) on the occasion of Sport Day.