Qatar’s 29-member preliminary squad began training at the Aspire Zone for the Arabian Gulf Cup, which will be held in Kuwait from December 21-January 3. Qatar’s new coach Luis Garcia, who replaced Marquez Lopez last week, kept a close eye on the training. Garcia is a former assistant of Lopez. Qatar, champions in 1992, 2004, and 2014, will begin their campaign for a fourth title with a match against the UAE on December 21, followed by games against Oman on December 24 and Kuwait on December 27.