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Ability to handle life’s challenges is a measure of one’s character

Woods proves yet again he doesn’t have a strong character after being charged with driving under the influence (of alcohol or drugs)
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Khalifa stadium opening sends a strong message to Qatar’s critics

I’m sure the world is now convinced that Qatar will organise an amazing FIFA World Cup in 2022 as we deliver on our promises one by one
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Emir’s Cup final offers befitting occasion for stadium reopening

The Khalifa stadium stands like an imposing edifice with its most-modern shape and dual arches
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Introduction of U-23 League a step in the right direction

Strong foundation is a must if we’ve to have a strong superstructure
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Big boost for disciplines linked to our tradition and culture

The wise leadership of our country is extending wholehearted support to traditional sports like camel racing

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In football, motivation is as vital as fitness, tactics and temperament

Barcelona and their talismanic striker Messi were more motivated than Real and their spearhead Ronaldo in the El Clasico
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Will fresh fiscal regulations herald new dawn in West Asian football?

The new mechanism is believed to be based on AFC’s financial criteria and also UEFA’s Financial Fair Play concept, being implemented since 2011
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Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona face moments of truth

The season is drawing to an end and the game of musical chairs is set to start, at least for some top coaches
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Abolish honorary roles and make federations work more effectively

Time has come to revamp our sports management set-up and redraw plans
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Top-class administration is key to achieve good results

I think there’s an urgent need to revamp our total football set-up
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Qatar need to perform better to revive World Cup hopes

Results of matches against Iran and Uzbekistan will make or break Qatar
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Qatar should look at Asia for giving thrust to sports tourism

We must make visitors feel at home just like we wish to be comfortable and secure when we go abroad
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Handling pressure successfully separates champion from rest

Missed penalty against Umm Salal is sure to haunt Sadd if they once again miss out on the QSL title
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QSL’s focus shifts to teams involved in relegation battle

IT’S that time of the season when football fans are engaged in weighing the chances of their teams either winning the league or avoiding relegation trap, all depending on the outcome of remaining few matches.
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More nationals must take up media jobs to make impact

MEDIA plays a very important role in nation-building and influencing public opinion. It enlightens the people and is also a tool used by governments and several organisations to bring about social change.
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Include exercise in daily routine, so we’ve a sound body and mind

The National Sports Day’s growing success can directly be linked to the inspirational leadership
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Players’ association can’t turn a blind eye to unruly behaviour

SPORTS has taught us not only to be humble in victory and resolute in defeat, but also be disciplined and play the game upholding its value as well as spirit.
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Scientific advancement enables players to extend their careers

IT WASN’T so long ago that Roger Federer, 35, wondered whether he would ever regain his full fitness following an injury.
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Al Kass Cup provides exciting opportunities for youngsters

WHEN it comes to youth development, competition is as important as training and coaching. Training may become monotonous, but playing in a tournament is always exciting.
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New initiatives expected to have positive impact on sports sector

IT’S an oft-repeated excuse that the talent pool in Qatar is shallow across all sports. I’ve been hearing it for many years now. Compared to other countries we’ve a small population.
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Expansion will dent World Cup’s image in more ways than one

FOOTBALL’S world governing body FIFA has taken a step backward by choosing to expand the World Cup to 48 teams from its 2026 edition onwards.
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Qatar tennis needs wider player pool, more facilities and events

THE Qatar ExxonMobil Open, celebrating 25 years of existence, has made a name for itself with its star-studded field, sheer quality and big prize money.
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Make our feats springboard for more success next year

THE year that went by brought many cheers to Qatar on and off the field. True to the Olympic motto, our competitors went faster, higher and stronger in various disciplines.
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Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries

SPORTS isn’t always about competition or winning and losing. Empathy, the ability to understand and share the feeling of another person, can also be often found on the play fields.
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Leaders’ great vision in focus as we lay down the marker

COME Sunday, it’s time to celebrate our National Day. It’s one of our most significant days because without unity we couldn’t have reached where we’re today.
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Continuity essential for any strategy to succeed

ACCORDING to former England footballer and manager Stuart Pearce, continuity is essential for any strategy to succeed. Speaking at the Soccerex Asian Forum, which concluded in Doha on Tuesday, he stressed the need to give a coach reasonable time to implement his plans and transform his team into a winning unit.
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So far so good, but we need to be always on our toes

Come Friday, it’ll be six years since we won the FIFA World Cup bid
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Local refs must be given more chances to officiate big games

ONLY when you visit a foreign country you get to know about the good things you’ve at home. Foreign obsession, just for the sake of it, won’t bring any tangible results. Having said that, if a particular thing or expertise isn’t available at home, we need to get it from abroad initially, but must develop it locally.
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We should’ve our date with destiny in the near future

HOSTING any international event will definitely raise the profile of a city or country, more so if it’s related to sports. Barcelona, Sydney and Beijing, all Olympic hosts, are perfect examples. And South Africa and Brazil won greater acceptance after they organised the FIFA World Cup.
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Seize chances offered by new initiatives, so we achieve more

THE Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has embarked on a new mission — to give the country’s sports sector a strategic direction and identify key initiatives for it.
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Making the coach a scapegoat won’t improve the situation

IS SACKING coach the right solution when a team’s performance dips? I’m raising this question because three Qatar Stars League clubs have already dismissed managers after only five rounds of matches.
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Sheikh Khalifa will live forever in our hearts for his unique role

A PALL of gloom descended on the entire nation as the news trickled in about the sad demise of our beloved former Emir HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani last Sunday.
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Prioritise youth development and make it broad-based

THE race to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals in Russia has already entered the home straight and Qatar have rekindled their hopes by defeating Syria, their first victory, in the previous week.
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Much-needed victory revives Qatar’s flagging fortunes

COACH Jorge Fossati effected a few changes to his starting line-up and also tried different formations in pursuit of that elusive first win when Qatar faced Syria in their fourth match of the Asian Zone final-round qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
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Reputation and history don’t count for much in football

IT’LL be a do-or-die battle for Qatar when they take on South Korea in Suwon on Thursday, in their third match of the final-round Asian qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
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Fair play has a fundamental role in the world of football

THE much-anticipated Extraordinary Congress of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in Goa, India, on Tuesday turned out to be a damp squib.
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Ensure our women aren’t held back in pursuit of excellence

I hope the Qatar Olympic Committee will get inspired by Sarah’s exploits
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Groom talented Qataris to shape a strong national team in 2022

There’s no natural progression of many players to the senior squad
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It’s not the end of the road, but Qatar need to show more belief

TWO defeats in a row, against Uzbekistan at home on Tuesday and Iran away last week, leave Qatar at the bottom of Group A in the Asian Zone qualification for the 2018 World Cup finals.
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World Cup berth can aid Qatar’s football development scheme

QATAR have a lot at stake as they embark on a tough journey in pursuit of a berth at the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals in Russia.

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