Messi hits hat-trick as Barcelona destroy Levante PAGE 22 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018 ‘IAAF 2019 World Athletics C’ship will reflect Qatar National Vision 2030’ TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA Qatar Stars League (QSL) CEO Hani Taleb Ballan. QATAR’S hosting of the pres- tigious IAAF 2019 World National Day Athletics Championships is in confirmation with the Qa- an opportunity tar National Vision 2030, to reiterate the IAAF Vice- President and Director General of Local Or- commitment ganising Committee Dahlan al Hamad has said. to Qatar’s “Qatar has designed its wise leadership: National Vision 2030 not only for sports but to promote com- QSL CEO prehensive development in all fields,” stressed Hamad. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Qatar will host the 17th DOHA edition of the world athletics championships from Septem- IAAF Vice- President and Director General of Local Organising Qatar’s legendary high jump athlete and IAAF Athlete of the Year 2017 Mutaz Essa Barshim, who is WHILE extending sin- ber 27 to October 6, 2019. Committee Dahlan al Hamad. nursing an injury, will also be back for the world championships to be held in Doha later this year. cere congratulations “Qatar today has a long to His Highness the legacy in hosting major world reaching this goal, which is tions of interest from literally With tickets now on sale, finish line seats. Whilst for Coe hailed the Qatari prepa- Amir Sheikh Tamim championships. In doing so, hosting the biggest athletics all corners of the world. excitement for the first World those new to athletics, af- rations for the event and said: bin Hamad al Thani, Qatar doesn’t look at itself, championships in the world, Fans as far and wide as Athletics Championship to be fordable options have been “Qatar has been hosting offi- His Highness the Fa- but always serves as a global so will be keen to organise an Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, staged in the Middle East is ex- made available to purchase cial IAAF events for over 21 ther Amir Sheikh sporting destination in the event that reflects Qatar Na- Canada, China, Cameroon, pected to spread even further. the tickets. Family and years and in the organising Hamad bin Khalifa al Arab world and the Middle tional Vision 2030.” Chile, South Africa to Sri Avid athletics fans can group discounts are also on committee we have a trusted Thani, the citizens and East,” he added. Since revealing to the Lanka and as close to Doha as select from an array of op- offer for those looking to partner who is committed to residents of the coun- Hamad stressed that world that the state-of-the-art Azerbaijan, Jordan, Syria and tions which allow them to attend with their families delivering a World Athletics try on the occasion of Doha began hosting athletics Khalifa International Stadium Tunisia, have all sought ticket follow their champion, sit in or groups of friends or col- Championship which makes National Day, the Qa- championships 21 years ago will host the event, the organ- information and have regis- traditional Arab cushioned leagues from work. a real difference to the world tar Stars League (QSL) and said, “We were aiming at isers have received registra- tered for tickets. Majlis seating or choose IAAF President Sebastian of athletics.” CEO Hani Taleb Ballan has said it is a time to celebrate and cherish for all people in Qa- tar, nationals and resi- Nathan dents alike. Al Annabi ready for Asian Cup 2019, “The National Day humbled has historic signifi- cance and symbolises by Tendulkar solidarity and unity. says Qatar coach Felix Sanchez The occasion is also praise an opportunity to re- QNA part of the training plan. iterate the commit- DOHA Three-time champions PERTH: Australian off- ment and loyalty to Iran are in Group D of the AFC spinner Nathan Lyon says is the wise leadership of COACH of the national foot- Asian Cup UAE 2019 with humbled after Indian legend our beloved country,” ball team Felix Sanchez has Iraq, Yemen and Vietnam. Sachin Tendulkar praised him he stated. said that the Qatar players are as a “very special” bowler. Ballan stressed the raring to go as they enter the THE SQUAD Lyon took 5-67 in India’s fact that Qatar had be- final stage of preparations be- GOALKEEPERS: Alireza Beiran- first innings 283 during the on- come one of the most fore participating in the 2019 vand (Persepolis), Hossein going second Test at Perth, the prominent countries Asian Cup, to be held in the Hosseini (Esteghlal), Payam seventh time he has bagged a in the region and the UAE from January 5 to Febru- Niazmand (Sepahan). five-wicket haul against them. world, and that was ary 1, 2019. The team will take Defenders: Ramin Rezaeian (Al- It put him alongside Sri Lanka the result of the huge part in Group E along with Shahania SC), Mohammadreza great Muttiah Muralitharan as boom witnessed by Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Khanzadeh (Qatar’s Al Ahli), the other bowler to achieve the the country across all North Korea. Rouzbeh Cheshmi (Esteghlal), feat, and it didn’t go unnoticed sectors. The develop- Sanchez said in a press Milad Mohammadi (Akhmat by Tendulkar. ment is being reflected conference that the team will Grozny), Vouria Ghafouri (Es- “Australia have got a very on all aspects of life, play four friendly matches teghlal), Mohammadhossein special spinner in @NathLy- thanks to the Almighty against Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Qatar football team coach Felix Sanchez. Qatar will play four friendly matches against Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Kananizadegan (Machine Sazi), on421,” he tweeted. God and our strong Algeria and Iran in the final Algeria and Iran at home as part of their final preparations for Asian Cup 2019 to be held in the UAE. Ehsan Haji Safi (Tractor Sazi), “He has got terrific vari- leadership. phase of preparation for the Pejman Montazeri (Esteghlal). ations and uses the pace and The QSL CEO said tournament. On the team’s ambition as tar’s group was a tough one, The team does not include Midfielders: Omid Ebrahimi bounce from the pitch to ex- the country’s leader- He said these matches they get ready to take part in and that all the teams in it de- players who are plying their (QATAR’S Al Ahli), Ashkan tract maximum value.” ship which is keenly will be a good opportunity to Asia Cup 2019, he said that serve their respect. trade in Europe, with the Foot- Dejagah (Tractor Sazi), Masoud Lyon said he was humbled watching the boom in prepare the players. every team goes into any com- ball Federation of Iran saying Shojaei (Tractor Sazi), Ahmad by such praise from the master sports sector is also Sanchez added that he had petition eyeing the title. Queiroz names Iran squad on its official website that Que- Nourollahi (Persepolis), Ali batsman. “That’s amazing to get working towards facil- several options for the teams He stressed that the Qa- for Doha stint iroz will name his final squad Karimi (Esteghlal). something like that from Sachin itating overall growth that would play friendlies dur- tari team’s goal is no different, Meanwhile, Carlos Queiroz of 23 on December 26. Strikers: Ali Gholizadeh Tendulkar,” he told reporters. in economic and cul- ing the last preparatory camp, saying that Qatari fans have has announced a 21-player The squad named on Sun- (Charleroi), Mehdi Taremi (Al “He’s obviously one of the great- tural aspects. As a re- but chose those four teams be- big hopes for the current batch Iran squad for their training day will be based in Doha Gharafa), Sardar Azmoun (Rubin est of all time to ever play the sult, Qatar has become cause they represent different of players. camp in Doha, ahead of the from December 17-24, with Kazan), Mehdi Torabi (Persepo- game. So, to get recognised from one of the most impor- schools of play. He maintained that Qa- AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019. a friendly against Qatar also lis), Ali Alipour (Persepolis). him it’s a massive honour.” (AFP) tant countries as far as sports and hosting of world-class events are concerned. “The National Day Lyon roars, Aussies close in on win is a time to renew the SCOREBOARD commitment and alle- SRI LANKA (1ST INNINGS): 282 AFP giance to the country, NEW ZEALAND (1ST INNS; OVERNIGHT 311-2) SCOREBOARD as His Highness the T. Latham not out 264, R. Taylor c Karunaratne b PERTH Amir has rightly said, Kumara 50, H. Nicholls c Rajitha b Perera 50, BJ AUSTRALIA (1ST INNINGS): 326 “Qatar deserves the Watling c Dickwella b Kumara 0, C. de Grandhomme SPINNER Nathan Lyon claimed INDIA (1ST INNINGS): 283 c Rajitha b de Silva 49, T. Southee run out AUSTRALIA (2ND INNINGS; OVERNIGHT 132-4) best”. (Chandimal) 6, N. Wagner c de Silva b Lakmal 0 the prized wicket of Indian cap- T. Head c Sharma b Shami 19, T. Paine c Kohli b “We thank God for A. Patel b Perera 6, T. Boult c Dickwella b Kumara 11 tain Virat Kohli as Australia Shami 37, P. Cummins b Bumrah 1, M. Starc b all the blessings and Extras: (lb5, nb2, w1) 8; TOTAL: (All out, 157.3 closed in on victory in the sec- Bumrah 14, N. Lyon c Vihari b Shami 5, J. Hazlewood security that we en- overs) 578 ond Test in Perth on Monday. not out 17; Extras: (b8, lb3, w4) 15 Fall of wickets: 3-312 (Taylor), 4-426 (Nicholls), 5-426 TOTAL: (All out, 93.2 overs) 243 joy. I pray to Almighty (Watling), 6-499 (de Grandhomme), 7-520 (Southee), Set 287 to win on an un- Fall of wickets: 5-192 (Paine), 6-192 (Finch), God to keep shower- 8-520 (Wagner), 9-549 (Patel), 10-578 (Boult).