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World number two Iga Swiatek and Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina both crashed out of the Qatar Open on Thursday losing their quarter-finals to Maria Sakkari and Victoria Mboko respectively.Top seed Swiatek fell short against a revitalised Sakkari who rolled back the years as she clawed her way to a nervy 2-6, 6-4, 7-5 victory while 10th seed Mboko outmuscled Rybakina 7-5, 4-6, 6-4.”It’s been a while since I had a big win like today,” said Sakkari, who reached No. 3 in the rankings in 2022 but has slipped to 52nd. “When you drop in the rankings and you’re not playing good tennis you start doubting yourself and you think you are never going to beat those players again. So it’s a huge process you have to go through in your head that you can do it.”The 30-year-old Greek won her first three career meetings with the young Swiatek but the last of those victories came in 2021. The Pole had won their last four matches, the most recent in straight sets in Qatar last year. “Last year in the second round here against her, I was not confident, I was not believing in myself and this year it’s different. I feel a lot better,” said Sakkari who will now face either 14th seeded Czech Karolina Muchova or unseeded Russian Anna Kalinskaya,. “I’ve missed that feeling of going deep into tournaments.”Swiatek, who won the Qatar tournament, a WTA 1000 event, in 2022, 2023 and 2024, started as if she would repeat last year’s rout when she broke twice in the first set. Sakkari began to fight back in the last game, but Swiatek saved a break point to seal the set.Sakkari continued her upswing by breaking in the second game of the second set. Yet every time she gained an edge, Swiatek responded. The Pole broke in the seventh game, but Sakkari steadied and broke in the tenth game to take the set.It was the first time in their seven meetings that a match between the pair had gone to a third set. In a see-saw deciding set, Swiatek saved a match point on her serve before Sakkari held to love, the Greek going on to win in the next game, on her third match point.The match lasted one minute under two-and-a-half hours and was followed by an equally gripping contest as Mboko underlined her growing reputation in a contest that was just six minutes shorter. Mboko, who had already defeated Rybakina in last year’s Montreal semifinals, managed to break the Kazakh’s serve three times in the opening set alone.On the flip side she lost her own twice but that was still enough for her to take the first set 7-5. She dropped her serve twice again in the second set, which Rybakina won 6-4. But the 19-year-old Canadian had the last word in the final set, winning it 6-4.Mboko, who was swept aside by world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the round of 16 in Melbourne, will face last year’s runner-up, Jelena Ostapenko in the Doha semifinals. The Latvian, who won the French Open in 2017, advanced by beating the Italian Elisabetta Cocciaretto 7-5, 6-4. Related Story Source link
MES Kindergarten Section recently celebrated Fairy Tale Day with vibrant joy and creativity, transforming the campus into a delightful world of imagination and wonder. The event was a kaleidoscope of colour and enchantment, bringing beloved fairy tales to life and creating lasting memories for all who attended.Adding to the ‘magic’, the little ones arrived in bright, beautiful costumes inspired by popular fairy tale characters. Princesses, heroes, and storybook figures filled the kindergarten, infusing the atmosphere with excitement and fantasy. The children of KG 2 further enlivened the festivities by singing fairy tale–themed rhymes, spreading cheer and delight among the audience. A storytelling competition was held for KG 1 and KG 2 students, in which young narrators confidently presented their stories with creative props. Their performances brilliantly showcased their imagination, expressive abilities, and developing language skills. The storytelling sessions were both engaging and delightful, earning warm appreciation from teachers and parents alike.The celebration was graced by the presence of Principal Dr Hameeda Kadar and other school officials. The Principal commended the Kindergarten team for consistently organising unique and meaningful events that nurture creativity, confidence, and communication skills in young learners.Fairy Tale Day at MES Kindergarten was truly a magical and memorable experience, reinforcing the joy of learning through imagination and creative expression. Related Story Source link
Qatar Indian Masters emerged as overall champions at the Community Sports Meet, organised by Expats Sportive in celebration of Qatar National Sport Day. Excelling in both track and field events, they secured 147 points to claim the title. KL 10 Legends finished second with 117 points, followed by Calicut Sports Club with 108 points. Syro Malabar Cultural Association and Kia Qatar placed fourth and fifth, respectively.Held at the Aspire Zone Warm-Up Track and Field with the approval of the Qatar Sports for All Federation, the meet featured around 750 athletes competing in 37 events across athletics and games. Competitions included 100m, 200m, 800m, and 1,500m races, 4×100 relay, long jump, high jump, shot put, arm wrestling, tug of war, shootout, and cricket bowling.The event also showcased a vibrant march past, with cultural performances including Oppana, Kolkali, Chenda Melam, martial arts displays, and tableaux celebrating the diversity of India and Qatar. Harish Pandey, First Secretary at the Embassy of India, received the salute, and Qatari-based athletes who have represented India internationally were honoured.Distinguished guests included Abdul Aziz al-Mohannadi (Community Police), Mohammed Nasser al-Kaldi (Kahramaa), ISC president EP Abdul Rahman, ICC general-secretary Abraham Joseph, ICBF general-secretary Deepak Shetty, and several community leaders and organisation representatives.Individual champions included Abdunnasar Kuniyil (Calicut Sports Club, Masters men 50+), Mahroof (KL 10 Legends, men 20–35), Kannan Santos (Qatar Indian Masters, men 35+), Lincy Sukumaran (Qatar Indian Masters, women 20–30), and Surya Suresh (Qatar Indian Masters, women 30+). Syro Malabar Cultural Association received the Best Team award, and Muhsin Omassery (Calicut Sports Club) was named Best Team Manager.Prizes were distributed by a host of dignitaries, including leaders from Indian Sports Centre, Expats Sportive, Pravasi Welfare, ICC, and various community organisations, supported by the organising committee. Source link
Ideal Indian School (IIS) organised Qatar National Sport Day (NSD) with a wide range of sports and fitness activities to celebrate the nation’s commitment to health and wellness. The event aims to encourage students and staff to participate in physical activities and promote an active lifestyle.The Department of Physical Education coordinated various sports, games, and fitness programmes to foster a culture of regular exercise and make sports an integral part of daily life. The celebrations witnessed enthusiastic participation from students of both morning and evening sessions across all sections — Boys, Girls, Junior, and Kindergarten — along with active involvement from teaching and non-teaching staff. Students actively took part in events such as the Scooter Rally, Circuit Run, Roller Skating, and Bicycle Rally, reflecting their spirit of sportsmanship and commitment to healthy living.Acting principal Mohammad Azam Khan K, along with the heads of Sections, officially flagged off the Roller Skating and Bicycle Rally. Hundreds of students enthusiastically took part in bicycling, skating, and a sports awareness walkathon. The event aims to promote environmental awareness and emphasise the importance and health benefits of regular physical activity and sports participation across all campus.School staff, including teachers, administrative and transport staff, actively participated in various competitions. The Male Staff Volleyball Competition and the Ladies’ Dodge Ball Competition were conducted with great enthusiasm. The winners were awarded trophies by the acting principal, and Ibrahim, head of Transport.Students of Ideal Indian School also participated in the Half Marathon Race organised by the Qatar Olympic Committee at Lusail Boulevard as part of NSD. As many as 67 participants from the Boys’, Junior, and Girls’ Sections successfully completed the race and were awarded medals. Source link
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