Sports Thursday, October 22, 2020 15 Khalifa Bin Sheail Al Kuwari’s Shakour claims Wathnan Cup Khalifa Bin Sheail Al Kuwari’s Shakour (IRE) (Declaration Of War) scored his 4th win claiming the Wathnan Cup on dirt in the 3rd racce meeting of the new at QREC season at Al Rayyan Park on Wednesday. JP Guillambert rode the Zuhair Mohsen-trained 5YO bay horse to a 2¾-length win in the 1800m Handicap for Thouroughbreds. Seen in the pic (left) is the winning team of Shakour with owner Khalifa Bin Sheail Al Kuwari (3rd right) holding the Wathnan Cup. On right, the winning group. First edition of Qatar Football Family QVA President Ali bin Ghanim Al e-Sports Tournament concludes Kuwari elected as vice-president of Asian Volleyball Confederation TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA THE first edition of Qatar Football Family (QFF) e- THE President of Qatar Volleyball Associa- Sports Tournament, jointly tion (QVA) Ali bin Ghanim Al Kuwari won the organised by the Qatar Foot- election as Vice-President of the Asian Volley- ball Association (QFA), Qatar ball Confederation after his unanimous elec- Stars League (QSL) and Su- tion as President of the West Asian Federation preme Committee for Delivery during the meeting held on Wednesday via & Legacy (SC) from 6th to 20th video conferencing. October, 2020, concluded at After being elected to this position, the the Mall of Qatar, with the President of Qatar Volleyball Association ob- participation of approximately tains membership in the Executive Office of 260 e-sports fans in the State the International Volleyball Federation and will of Qatar only on PlayStation 4. represent the West Asian Federation in the next The semi-finals, third/ General Assembly of the International Volley- fourth-place match and final ball Federation. were played in the evening on Wednesday’s meeting witnessed the elec- Tuesday at the Mall of Qatar tion of Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain as members in the presence of Hassan Ra- of the executive committee of the Asian Volley- Ali bin Ghanim Al Kuwari, President, Qatar Volley- biah Al Kuwari, Executive Di- The first edition of Qatar Football Family (QFF) e-Sports Tournament, jointly organised by the Qatar Football ball Confederation. ball Association; Vice-President, Asian Volleyball rector of Sales, Marketing and Association (QFA), Qatar Stars League (QSL) and Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) was held QVA President Ali bin Ghanim Al Kuwari Confederation; and President, West Asian Communication, QSL, Khalifa at the Mall of Qatar. said his unanimous election came as a result Volleyball Federation. Saleh Al Haroun, Executive of the West Asian Federations’ confidence in Advisor (Marketing), QFA, Qatar Volleyball Association and in its ability port it receives from the wise leadership in the Khaled Al Suwaidi, Senior to develop the game in the region. “What was country, and the great interest of HE President Manager, Stakeholder Rela- achieved was not out of nowhere but it is a re- of the Qatar Olympic Committee Sheikh Joaan tions, SC, and Turki Al Jaber, sult of the continuous work of QVA at both in- bin Hamad Al Thani. Assistant Director of Consum- ternational and regional levels.” He added that Qatar obtained this position er Campaigns Management at Al Kuwari also pointed out that winning this for the first time, and which he considers as a Ooredoo, the Gold Sponsor. position is an additional achievement made by continuation of the sports’ success in general The matches were broad- Qatari sports in various fields thanks to the sup- and volleyball’s in particular. cast live on the Oasis Stage Gi- ant Screen at Mall of Qatar, in addition to the tournament ac- count via Twitch, a social me- dia platform that specialises in IPL electronic games. Mohammed Al Yafei won the championship’s inaugural edition. Siraj leads RCB’s The first four finishers were crowned at the end of final. A number of valuable Mohammed Al Yafei (right) won the championship’s inaugural edition. prizes, offered by the tourna- ment’s sponsors and partners, rankings. and thanked all participants in to all sponsors and partners, 8-wkt rout of KKR were given away to the top 100 The Organising Commit- the first edition. It expressed who contributed to the tour- players according to the final tee congratulated all winners, its thanks and appreciation nament’s big success. AFP “This year he has worked 30 off 34 deliveries. He got out DUBAI hard and was bowling well in to mystery spinner Washing- the nets. ton Sundar. PACEMAN Mohammed Siraj “He has seen the results Yuzvendra Chahal made an returned impressive bowling now but we want him to keep impression with his leg-spin Hathab second round at QEF this weekend figures of three for eight to help following the process.” to send back former captain Royal Challengers Bangalore His South African pace Dinesh Karthik trapped leg be- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK thrash Kolkata Knight Riders partner Chris Morris sent back fore wicket for four and got Pat DOHA by eight wickets in the Indian Shubman Gill and Siraj got Cummins also for four. Premier League on Wednesday. England’s Tom Banton caught Lockie Ferguson made an THE second round of Qatar Siraj bowled two successive behind for 10 as Kolkata slipped unbeaten 19 as Kolkata sur- Equestrian Tour – Longines maiden overs – the first ever to 14 for four. vived their 20 overs, which at Hathab’s new season support- in the IPL – of his four to keep “I had been practicing in one point looked unlikely, after ed by The Social & Sport Con- Kolkata down to this season’s the nets with the new ball and electing to bat first. tribution Fund will be held at lowest score of 84 for eight in with my outswing it gave me “Being four or five down as Qatar Equestrian Federation Abu Dhabi. confidence to finally get the early as we were is disappoint- ‘s indoor arena on Friday and Skipper Virat Kohli, who new ball,” said man-of-the- ing,” said Morgan. Saturday (Oct 23-24). made 18, and Gurkeerat Sin- match Siraj. “RCB bowled well, but we The opening Tour saw Mo- gh, 21 not out, took Bangalore “I wanted to give a magical should have countered that bet- hammed Saeed Haidan claim- home in 13.3 overs as the side performance for RCB after they ter. And with that dew, we prob- ing the Medium and Big Tour went level on 14 points with ta- backed me so much. And Mor- ably should have bowled first.” honours in style, and he would ble toppers Delhi Capitals. ris has been a big help for our In reply, Bangalore open- be keen to extend his good form. Siraj, who was brought in bowling unit.” ers Devdutt Padikkal and The second round of the as the only change in the XI, Skipper Eoin Morgan Aaron Finch put on 46 runs. annual 12-round equestrian national COVID-19 precau- Hathab Round 2 Schedule Open Class: Top Score Competi- rewarded the team with two walked in to put up some fight Padikkal was run out for 25 series will see dressage action tionary measures, the Qa- Friday (Oct 23) tion 115/120cm: 3pm onwards successive wickets of Rahul against an inspired bowling as and Finch made 16 before fall- on the second day. tar Equestrian Tour Season Small Tour: (Table A Special Two Big Tour: Table A, One round Tripathi and Nitish Rana in the left-hand batsman scored ing to Ferguson. The mandatory veterinary Four is being held behind Phases 100/110cm): 3pm against the clock with jump off his first over. checks for participating horses closed doors. Medium Tour: (Ind & teams): 130/140cm): 5.30pm onwards “Last year Siraj had a Scores: Royal Challengers will be done on Thursday. However, fans of the tour (Table A, One round against Saturday (Oct 24): Dressage: tough year and a lot of peo- Bangalore 85 for 2 (Padikkal 25, For the health and safe- can follow the thrilling action the clock with jump off Medium (Level 1): 2pm; Prelim ple went hard at him,” Kohli Gurkeerat 21*, Ferguson 1-17) ty reasons, and in line with live on Al Kass TV. 120/130cm): 5.30pm onwards (Level 2): 3.30pm onwards. said of the 26-year-old quick beat Kolkata Knight Riders 84 who has played just three T20 for 8 (Morgan 30, Siraj 3-8, Cha- matches and one ODI for In- hal 2-15) by eight wickets. dia since 2017. England’s tour of SA to go on amid SA govt threat LONDON: England’s limited overs and Paarl starting in November. sports minister threatened to with the South African govern- tour of South Africa will go ahead Both the ECB and Cricket South intervene directly in the affairs ment granting exemptions for despite the administrative chaos Africa (CSA) have agreed to bio- of Cricket South Africa following inbound travel for the England engulfing South African cricket. security and travel plans for what concerns over a lack of unre- players and management earlier The England and Wales Cricke will be the first international tour stricted access to a forensic this week. Eoin Morgan’s squad Royal Challengers Bangalore Board said Wednesday that three by an England cricket team since report which led to the dismiss- will depart from London on a paceman Mohammed Siraj Twenty20s and three one-day the COVID-19 pandemic. al of chief executive Thabang chartered flight on November celebrates one of his scalps in internationals will take place be- The future of the tour was in Moroe in August.