Novikov Doha joins Lusail International Circuit hospitality for Formu…

Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has partnered with Novikov Doha to introduce an exclusive hospitality offering, further enhancing its premium guest experience and setting a new benchmark for Formula 1 hospitality in Qatar.

Renowned for its fusion of Pan-Asian and Italian cuisine and a heritage rooted in London's Mayfair, Novikov will bring its signature style to the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026. chickenroadslot.pro

Guided by the brand's philosophy of bold flavour and refined presentation, the experience will showcase Novikov's celebrated dishes that are crafted with the finest ingredients and impeccable standards, making Novikov a global name in contemporary dining.

The Novikov experience will be hosted in Premiere Hospitality, located at the end of the Main Straight with direct views of Turn 1.

Guests will enjoy climate-controlled indoor seating alongside an outdoor terrace, overlooking one of the circuit's main overtaking areas.

As the F1 cars race down the straight and brake into the first corner, guests will be able to follow the action from one of the best viewing points at Lusail International Circuit.

The experience will be complemented by premium cuisine, along with a selection of Novikov's classics and signature dishes.

Exclusive live entertainment, including cultural performances and professional DJs, creating an elevated atmosphere.
Hospitality packages are now available via F1 Experiences.

Guests are encouraged to secure their hospitality packages early, as availability is limited.

Doha, Qatar: American JuVaughn Harrison produced a world-leading jump of 2.34m to win the inaugural Monaco Athletics Festival yesterday, while Qatar’s three-time world champion and Tokyo Olympic gold winner Mutaz Barshim finished ninth in the elite high jump competition yesterday.

The event was part of the What Gravity Tour, the international high jump circuit founded by Barshim in 2025 to showcase the discipline through standalone competitions.

Harrison was the only athlete to clear 2.34m, capping a dominant performance against a strong field of 10 world-class jumpers.

His compatriot Tyus Wilson claimed second place with a personal best of 2.30m, while Italy’s Christian Falocchi took third on countback after clearing 2.27m.

Barshim cleared 2.10m before bowing out. The Qatari entered the competition with a season’s best of 2.27m but was unable to challenge for the podium.

Unlike a traditional athletics meeting, the one-evening festival was dedicated exclusively to the high jump, bringing together some of the world’s leading specialists, including Harrison, Wilson, Jamaica's Romaine Beckford and Barshim.

Houston: Cristiano Ronaldo's record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a disappointing start as the Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever point at the finals, drawing 1-1 with Portugal in their Group K match on Wednesday.

Yoane Wissa's header cancelled out Joao Neves's early goal and the African side -- appearing in their first World Cup since 1974 when it was known as Zaire -- more than held their own.

Ronaldo, 41, was largely a peripheral figure throughout the match -- failing to make the impact his great rival Lionel Messi had done on Tuesday in scoring a hat-trick against Algeria.

The DRC's achievement was even greater given their preparations had been disrupted by the Ebola outbreak back in their country.

Some Portugal players were wearing wrist bands, given to them by their Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, in tribute to late team-mate Diogo Jota, who was killed in a car crash last year.

Portugal got off to the perfect start, with Neves powering home a header from Pedro Neto's cross in the sixth minute.

However, despite dominating possession they lacked a cutting edge and well into time added on in the first half their opponents made them pay.

Wissa rose unmarked to head past Diogo Costa in the Portuguese goal sparking wild celebrations on the pitch, the bench and among the Congolese fans in the stadium as the Newcastle forward registered his country's first ever goal at a World Cup.

Former Portuguese defensive bulwark Pepe, watching from the VIP seats, did not look impressed.

Bernardo Silva had started the day by joining Real Madrid on a free transfer but he ended it by watching from the bench after Martinez took him off at half-time.

He was briefly off his feet celebrating when Joao Cancelo's overhead kick hit the back of the net -- only for it to be ruled out for offside.

The Congolese were matching the Portuguese, though, and 35-year-old veteran striker Cedric Bakambu shrugged aside Bruno Fernandes, but his shot came back off the near post.

Ronaldo finally had a chance to shine when presented with a chance by Francisco Conceicao's pass but he fluffed his lines sending it wide of the post.

The same combination linked up again minutes later, Conceicao -- a far livelier presence than Silva had been -- teeing up Ronaldo but once again the result was the same, the ball went wide.

Portugal thought they had at least got a corner but when it was not given Conceicao slammed the ball into the ground in frustration as his side failed to pick up three points in their opener.

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