NNBABA | Page 5 CRICKET | Page 6 Celtics strike Stoinis stars in back with Delhi’s super win over over win Miami Heat against Punjab Monday, September 21, 2020 FOOTBALL Safar 4, 1442 AH Mane double eases GULF TIMES Liverpool to 2-0 win over 10-man Chelsea SPORT Page 3 FOCUS SC driving change through Generation Amazing, says al-Thawadi E Hassan al-Thawadi, ism. We all recognise that ethos and the “In Qatar, we have recognised that make sure our impact is measured and Secretary General of the Su- potential within sports for achieving potential and placed sports at the fore- based on scientifi c insights. preme Committee for Deliv- these goals. It is incumbent upon us all front of our nation’s future. We un- “By 2022 we aim to reach 1 million ery & Legacy (SC), addressed to ensure that the United Nations and derstand the precious responsibility youth globally, empowering new gen- Ha high-level meeting during the launch the global international community we have of hosting the world in 2022 erations of young leaders across the of the UN Global Programme initia- truly recognise sport’s power and uti- and ensuring that the positive eff ects region and the world to transform their tive on the Security of Major Sporting lises that power to its fullest potential.” of bringing the world together must be communities and generate exciting so- Events on Friday. The meeting comes within the frame- harnessed for a better future for our re- cial development opportunities over During his opening remarks, al- work of the UN Global Programme on gion and the globe.” the coming decades.” Thawadi discussed how the SC is using the Security of Major Sporting Events, During his video message, al-Tha- Following the launch of the initia- sport to drive change through its foot- and Promotion of Sport and Its Values wadi praised the work of Generation tive, there will be a three-day Inter- ball for development programme, Gen- as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism. Amazing, which aims to positively im- national Expert Group Meeting from eration Amazing, which has already The event saw the participation pact the lives of one million people by September 21-23. On September 22, benefi ted more than 500,000 people in of high-level speakers including HE the time the fi rst ball is kicked at the al-Khori will take part in a panel dis- Asia and the Middle East. Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif al-Thani, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. cussion called ‘Sport for preventing “Generation Amazing’s work fol- Ambassador and Permanent Repre- Speaking about the programme’s im- and countering violent extremism lows the ethos that brings us together sentative of Qatar to the UN, Mohamed pact on youth in less privileged parts of conducive to terrorism’. today — promoting tolerance and re- Hanzab, Chairman of the International porary forms of extremism and shaping “I am a fi rm believer that sports must the world, al-Khori said, “Generation Since Qatar won the right to host spect, empowering youth and women, Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), Dr international policies to tackle them be recognised as a cross-cutting theme Amazing has reached across four con- the next FIFA World Cup, a number of and encouraging health, education and Fadi Makki, Director of B4Develop- through sport’ where he discussed for attaining the sustainable development tinents, built football pitches in 30 un- legacy programmes have been launched social inclusion,” al-Thawadi said in a ment and Founder of Nudge Lebanon his work in Lebanon. Also speaking at goals,” al-Thawadi said. “The coalition of der-privileged communities, and posi- to ensure that the tournament leaves a video speech to attendees of Friday’s and Jose Mourinho, Head Coach of Tot- Friday’s event was Generation Amaz- organisations and individuals from within tively impacted the lives of 500,000 positive impact on communities in event. “Each of these factors plays a tenham Hotspur Football Club. ing Programmes Director, Nasser al- the United Nations and from various other young people to date. We work closely Qatar and beyond. These include Gen- signifi cant role in the wider aim of pre- Dr Makki took part in the panel ses- Khori, who discussed in depth the pro- bodies and sectors is a very encouraging together with our partners at the B4De- eration Amazing, Workers Welfare and venting the causes of violent extrem- sion entitled ‘Understanding contem- gramme’s impact. step towards that recognition. velopment behavioural insights unit to Challenge 22. (Qatar2022.qa) FOOTBALL / AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE It’s Al Sadd’s attack vs Al ‘We have to give our best, and we cannot relax, especially against these kind of teams. It could Nassr’s defence be one of the best games in the competition’ By Sports Reporter as in the previous match against Doha Al Ain, we will be able to get the win and the three points. As for his readiness for the l Sadd coach Xavi Her- match, Nam said: “I know I need nandez is under no to make more eff ort for the team. illusions about the Last season, I came back from an enormity of the task injury, but now I am completely Ahis team faces as they clash with ready for every match, and of Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr in the course I want to improve in every Asian Champions League today. match to help the team win.” While Al Nassr, with 10 points Al Nassr coach Rui Vitoria said from four matches, have already his side won’t relax despite seal- booked their last-16 spot, Al ing qualifi cation. Sadd, although in a strong posi- “We have sealed qualifi ca- tion with eight points, can still be tion, but Al Sadd still need a re- overtaken by third-placed Sepa- sult here to qualify, though both han if they win their remaining teams are in a somewhat similar two matches in Group D. position. We want to keep win- Though that’s a remote possi- ning to prove our quality and bility, Xavi said he was not taking mentality,” said Vitoria. any chances. “The game will be diffi cult be- Speaking at the pre-match cause of the opposition’s qual- press conference, Xavi said: “Al ity. We have quality too, so we Nassr is one of the best teams in can expect a good game. We are the competition. We played them aware of their individual and in the quarter-fi nals last year team attributes, so we will en- and also in February this year. joy the game and hopefully get a But this time, it will be diff erent. good result. Our philosophies do They have strengthened the team not change, but we make minor with new players, and they have tweaks to counter diff erent op- an excellent striker – Abderrazak position. Hamdallah.” “Both teams are big, both have He emphasised that Al Sadd some really good players, and cannot aff ord to relax at this both have a winning mentality. stage of the tournament. All my players are ready, and the “Our goal is to win and to qual- line-up will be decided as we see ify for the next round. We have fi t technically,” said Vitoria. to give our best, and we cannot The previous game between relax, especially against these the two sides ended in a 2-2 draw kind of teams. It could be one of Al Sadd players celebrate a goal during the AFC Champions League match against Al Ain on Friday. PICTURES: Noushad Thekkayil on Matchday Two on February 11 the best games in the competi- this year. tion. It will be fantastic for the and we must use this opportu- Hamdallah’s early strike was fans and also for the competition nity.” cancelled out by teammate Ab- and hopefully, we can get three Finally, with regards to chang- dulelah al-Amri’s own goal, points.” es in Al Nassr’s style compared before Hassan al-Haydos put Asked about his side’s ap- to the previous year, Xavi said: Al Sadd ahead only to have Ab- proach for the game, the coach “Al Nassr’s style has not changed dulrahman al-Obaid score the said: “Al Nassr have a good de- from last year. They are a good equaliser for Al Nassr fi ve min- fence and they have not conced- team and score a lot of goals. We utes later. ed any goals here so far. But we are speaking of a strong team that have a good attack and our aim is is capable of reaching the semi- TODAY’S FIXTURES to score more goals than our op- fi nal, and so we must be well pre- Group C at Education City Stadium ponent. pared.” 6pm: Persepolis (IRN) vs Al “That is our way. They are good Al-Sadd’s South Korean Duhail (QAT) in defence, we are good in attack. midfi elder Nam Tae-hee also 9pm: Al Taawoun (KSA) vs Shar- We want to dominate, create stressed on the importance of jah (UAE) chances to score. The players are playing to their full potential comfortable with this way. against Al Nassr. Group D at Jassim Bin Hamad “The challenge for us is to Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez. Al Nassr coach Rui Vitoria (right). Nam said: “We will face a Stadium score and also take care of de- strong team. Al Nassr is better 6pm: Al Sadd (QAT) vs Al Nassr fence. This is what happened in fence, the responsibility of not Xavi further said: “We made fi ve players who have played 90 tutions.