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Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Qatar Tribune
Fears for ex-biathlon star Dahlmeier after remote Pakistan rockfall
dpa Berlin Former German biathlon star Laura Dahlmeier has been 'at least seriously injured' in a rockfall while mountaineering in Pakistan, her management has told DPA. Dahlmeier's team said on Tuesday that the double Olympic and seven-time world champion was caught by falling rocks some 350 metres below the summit of the 6,069-metre Leila Peak in the Karakoram range while climbing with a mountaineering partner on Monday. It said that no one has been able to reach her yet due to the ongoing high risk of falling rocks. Also due to the remoteness of the area, a rescue helicopter was only able to reach the accident site on Tuesday morning. During the overflight, it was established that the experienced mountaineer was 'at least seriously injured.' There were no signs of life to be recognised. The search was suspended on Tuesday night due darkness, a spokesman for Pakistan's tourism authority told dpa. Efforts will resume in the morning. The rope partner immediately made an emergency call when the accident happened, and a rescue operation was instantly launched. An international mountain rescue team is coordinating the operation, the statement said, supported by experienced international mountaineers present in the region. Dahlmeier, 31, is a state-certified mountain and ski guide, and an active member of Germany's mountain rescue organization. She is considered an experienced and risk-aware mountaineer. She had been in the Karakorum region since the end of June with friends and had climbed the 6,287m Great Trango Tower on July 8. The Laila Peak was the second planned summit. She told DPA last year that for her, 'a certain spirit of adventure, a certain loneliness, choosing your own route, sporting spontaneity and flexibility' are important when mountaineering. Dahlmeier has criticized mass tourism in the Himalayas and said that she was not interested in climbing the world's highest peak, Mount Everest. Bavarian Dahlmeier has been mountaineering, as well as trail and mountain running, for years, especially since ending her glittering biathlon career at age 25 in 2019. She made her World Cup debut in 2013 and went on to win 20 individual races between 2015 and 2019. Her most successful season was 2016-17 when she won five golds and a bronze at the world championships as well as the overall World Cup title. Dahlmeier won two golds and a bronze at the 2018 Winter Olympics, and her final tally from world championships was seven gold medals, three silver and five bronze.
Qatar Tribune
2 days ago
- Qatar Tribune
German rider Lipowitz welcomes a break after Tour de France podium heroics
dpa Paris Florian Lipowitz planned a quiet Monday in Paris after a stunning third-place finish at the Tour de France the previous day. 'I am looking forward to the break,' the Tour debutant said after completing the final podium behind four-time winner Tadej Pogacar and ex-champion Jonas Vingegaard. Lipowitz said he would stay in Paris Monday and enjoy a croissant and a café au lait with his partner as he admitted he still has to come to terms with his biggest career success, which also includes winning the white jersey classification for the best young rider. 'It will take me another day or two to realize what happened over the past three weeks. It was always my dream. I never thought it would become reality. It is very special to ride onto the podium in my first Tour,' the 24-year-old Lipowitz said. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was among those to congratulate Lipowitz. 'A sensational German success at the Tour de France. Congratulations, Florian Lipowitz on an outstanding third place,' Merz said on platform X, adding that he had 'thrilled many cycling fans across the country.' Lipowitz is the first German on the final Tour podium since Andreas Klöden in 2006 to make the final Tour podium. The former biathlete had already shown his big talent by coming seventh at last year's Vuelta a Espana, and he finished third behind Pogacar and Vingegaard at the Critérium du Dauphiné last month. Lipowitz admitted that Pogacar and Vingegaard are 'still at another level' but he has now firmly established himself among the best. Lipowitz gave the Red Bull team a first Tour podium after the team celebrated victories at the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta in previous years. Team general manager Ralph Denk spoke of 'a milestone' and 'the icing on the cake to achieve it with a rider you became a pro cyclist at your team.' Denk named the development of Lipowitz 'a project of the heart' and said it would be 'a dream' if Lipowitz could win the Tour one day. Lipowitz meanwhile also remained relaxed around speculation that double Olympic gold medallist and time trial world champion Remco Evenepoel could join the team. 'I would be happy as well if he really comes. We could achieve something great together,' he said.
Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Qatar Tribune
Proud finish for Team Qatar at largest World University Games in Germany
Tribune News Network Rhein-Ruhr (Germany) The curtains came down on Team Qatar's participation at the Rhein- Ruhr 2025 FISU Summer World University Games, hosted by Germany in what was the largest edition of the event to date. More than 8,500 athletes from 150 countries competed over 12 thrilling days, across 18 sports, in a spirited celebration of athletic excellence, cultural diversity, and global unity. The closing ceremony, held on Sunday, was attended by HE Dr. Ibrahim Bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, President of the Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation (QCSF) , members of Team Qatar delegation, Leonz Eder, President of the International University Sports Federation (FISU), Matthias Remund, FISU Secretary General, FISU Executive Committee members, heads of continental and national university sports federations, and a vibrant crowd of international young athletes. Qatar delivered commendable performances in fencing, table tennis, taekwondo, and tennis. Maram Al Fatnassi made a significant breakthrough, finishing ninth in taekwondo, reflecting the steady rise of women's university sports in Qatar. In fencing (foil), Abdullah Khalifa and Khalid Hussein demonstrated promise, placing 36th and 18th respectively. In table tennis, Abdullah Abdulwahab, Youssef Magdy, and Maryam Ali advanced to the second round of their singles competitions, showing resilience and determination. Mubarakah Al Naimi represented Qatar in tennis, putting in a spirited performance. The Rhein-Ruhr 2025 edition was largest in the history of World University Games, with 234 events across 18 sports, held in 23 venues spread across multiple German cities, including Berlin, Duisburg, and Bochum. Commenting on the occasion, Rashid Saeed Adiba, QCSF Secretary-General, praised the technical and athletic performances of Team Qatar's male and female athletes, stating that the experience significantly enriched their skills and offered valuable exposure to elite-level university competition. He emphasized that Qatar's participation reflects its strong commitment to the values of FISU : excellence, team spirit, innovation, and integrity and highlights the country's ambition to elevate university sports to new top standards.
