Tag: Doha
ATP roundup: Jiri Lehecka upsets Doha top seed Andrey Rublev
Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic took down Russian No. 1 seed Andrey Rublev 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the quarterfinals of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Thursday in Doha. Rublev, who survived a third-set tiebreak to defeat Dutch opponent Tallon Griekspoor in the previous round, fired 10 aces but was unable to break Lehecka’s serve […]
WTA roundup: Top seeds roll in Dubai
The top two seeds in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships lost a combined three matches while prevailing in the second round on Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates. No. 1 Iga Swiatek of Poland, the reigning French Open and US Open champion, beat Canada’s Leylah Fernandez 6-1, 6-1 and No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka of […]
House praises Obiena for winning medals in three world events
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a resolution commending Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John Obiena for winning two gold medals and one bronze medal in three world events in the past few weeks. During the plenary session, the House adopted House Resolution (HR) 765, congratulating Obiena for winning two gold medals in […]
Finnair starts consultative discussions, up to 450 jobs
Negotiations will start on 23 November 2023 and end at the beginning of January 2023. Services will be subcontracted from partners by the end of next year. The partners already offer in-flight services on the airline’s routes to Hong Kong, India and Singapore, as well as on the routes between Copenhagen and Doha and Stockholm […]
Finnair balances its route network, shrinks the fleet as part of a strategic reassessment
Topi MannerFinnair’s CEO said that the airline must create significant additional savings to restore profitability to pre-pandemic levels. The airline has implemented cost savings of around 200 million euros in the past 30 months. “We need savings of the same size,” he comment For Helsingin Sanomat. “We are talking about an ambitious goal because we […]
Finnair entered into a strategic partnership with Qatar Airways
Finnair and Qatar Airways are also investigating the possibility of starting air traffic between other destinations in Europe and Doha. Topi MannerFinnair’s CEO said Doha is becoming an increasingly critical hub for international air traffic, in part because of Qatar Airways’ connections to Africa, Australasia and the Middle East. “With this codeshare agreement, Nordic travelers […]
Iranian TV: Revolutionary Guards accuse diplomats of spying
Tehran, Iran – Iranian state television said on Wednesday that the country’s paramilitary revolutionary guard had accused Britain’s deputy ambassador and other foreigners in the country of espionage and taking soil samples from banned military zones. The country’s state news agency IRNA reported that the foreigners had been arrested but did not say when. The […]
Neeraj Chopra will return to the field for the first time after the Tokyo Olympics
Turku [Finland]June 13 (ANI): Tokyo Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra is ready for his long-awaited return to competitive play at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2022, which will be held here at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium in Turku, Finland on Tuesday. The Indian javelin superstar has not competed since he won his historic gold medal in Tokyo […]
Athletics: Several Olympic champions heading to the Doha Diamond League
Doha [Qatar]May 12 (ANI): The Doha Diamond League, made up of several Olympic champions, is ready to start on May 13 here at Qatar Sports Club. Diamond League is athletics’ most prestigious series that is in the top tier of World Athletics one-day meet competitions. The Diamond League 2022 consists of 13 meetings, starting with […]
Russia is preparing new cases against UEFA and FIFA media
The Russian Football Federation (RFU) will create new moods, according to a report The Russian football authorities will claim compensation in new cases against governing bodies UEFA and FIFA at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), a Russian media report has claimed. The Russian Football Federation (RFU) will claim financial damages due to sponsorship […]
Reaction from South American coaches to the draw of the World Cup
RIO DE JANEIRO, April 1 (Xinhua) – The following is the reaction of South American national team leaders to the draw of the FIFA World Cup 2022, which was held in Doha on Friday: TITE, BRAZIL MANAGER “It is neither the group of death nor of life, each group has a degree of difficulty. Portugal […]
The Sports Court reacts to allegations of political pressure in the Russia case
The sports arbitration court responded to proposals in certain parts of the Russian media The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has denied that some of its referees refuse to consider appeals from the Russian Football Federation (RFU) due to political pressure. Reports Russia on Thursday quoted sources as saying that some CAS judges did […]
Sporting sanctions: How do Russia’s compare with other nations
From the US to Zimbabwe, RT Sport takes a look at how sporting federations have applied ? and opted against ? sanctions on nations Russia has faced a wide range of sporting sanctions since the military operation in Ukraine began on February 24. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) encouraged sporting federations to take action against […]
Russia avoids FIFA vote for fear of deportation
A FIFA congress in Qatar did not address the issue of Russian membership The issue of Russian membership was not raised at a FIFA congress in Qatar, following suggestions from parts of the media that Russia could be expelled from the organization due to the conflict in Ukraine. As they gathered in Doha for their […]
Russia could join Asian football without a FIFA decree, the lawyer claims
The Russian Football Federation can switch from UEFA to the Asian Football Federation, a sports lawyer has said Russian football teams can switch from European to Asian competitions without needing permission from FIFA, a sports lawyer has said while the Russian Football Federation is waiting to discover if it faces further penalties from the World […]
UEFA supports tough alternatives in Russia’s FIFA future report
FIFA may make an announcement at its congress on Thursday UEFA and the South American Football Federation, CONMEBOL, would support a “tough alternative” when the FIFA Council meets to discuss the expulsion of the Russian Football Federation (RFU) on Wednesday, according to a report claiming that FIFA President Gianni Infantino is “inclined” to suspend Russia’s […]
ATP compilation: The four best seeds roll into quarters in Doha
Canadian Denis Shapovalov defeated Alex Molcan of Slovakia 6-4, 6-0 on Wednesday to lead a parade of top seed to the quarterfinals of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha, Qatar. The top-seeded Shapovalov needed just 53 minutes to send Molcan out and advance. Shapovalov will play against Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech, who rallied to upset 7th-placed […]
ATP Summary: Andy Murray notes easy win in Doha
In the draw as a wild card, Andy Murray of Great Britain beat Japan’s Taro Daniel 6-2, 6-2 on Tuesday in the first round of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Monday in Doha, Qatar. Murray won 25 of 28 first-hand points (89 percent), hit four aces and broke Daniels’ serve five of 11 times. He […]
China has used draconian surveillance laws to suppress dissent: Report
Peking [China]February 8 (ANI): China has used draconian surveillance laws to suppress dissent against the country’s communist leadership. Tens of thousands appeared to have been detained in China, under “a systematic and secret detention policy”, which allows authorities to keep anyone in jail for up to six months, The HK Post reported. The rights group […]
