The training regimen now involves drones, but doomed pigeons are still in the mix. Generations of Qataris have taken up the hobby.
Category: Qatar
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In Qatar, the Ancient Sport of Falconry Gets Some Upgrades
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Brussels Court Orders 3 Linked to Qatar Bribery Case to Stay in Prison
The New York Times – Sports:Belgian officials said they suspected a Gulf country of trying “to influence the economic and political decisions of the European Parliament.”
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Grant Wahl Died of a Burst Blood Vessel, His Family Says
The New York Times – Sports:An autopsy in New York showed that the journalist had a tear in the ascending aorta, a large vessel that carries blood from the heart.
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Joy and Anxiety Collide as Moroccans Look to World Cup Match With France
The New York Times – Sports:Morocco’s magical run has elated fans, but for some, the strain of the impending showdown with the country’s former colonial overlords is too much.
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How Qatar Keeps Its World Cup Stadiums Cool Enough for Everyone
The New York Times – Sports:A mechanical engineer at Qatar University used giant tanks of cold water to create a cooling system in one of the hottest places on the planet.
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The World Cup Is Ending, but the Migrant Labor Economy Grinds On
The New York Times – Sports:The World Cup was a $220 billion construction project powered by migrant workers. We went to Nepal – a major source of labor for Qatar — to find out what’s driving workers to do dangerous jobs that many say they can’t afford to lose.
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Pouring Through a Crisis: How Budweiser Salvaged Its World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:Taken by surprise by Qatar’s decision to ban beer at stadiums, the company remade its marketing strategy in real time.
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What Happened to the Qatar Women’s National Team?
The New York Times – Sports:A squad that featured in the host nation’s bid to host the World Cup in 2010 hasn’t played a game in eight years.
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Stadiums as High Art in a World Cup Fantasyland
The New York Times – Sports:From a desert tent to a golden bowl, the spectacular arenas Qatar has built in and around Doha showcase the majesty, and the folly, of this World Cup.
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A Beer Run in Qatar, and an Oasis That Isn’t Open to All
The New York Times – Sports:At the only government-sanctioned store selling alcohol during the World Cup, strict rules keep it out of reach for most residents.
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Twists and Turns: A World Cup Fitness Coach Explains Pregame Warm-Ups
The New York Times – Sports:In the final hour before a game, teams’ activities can look as random as recess at the local elementary school. But there is order in the chaos.