2024-07-30 18:31 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
This Is Beirut spoke with Lebanese residents in Paris to get their reactions to the Olympic Games, which officially kicked off on Friday in the French capital and other cities across the mainland and overseas territories. The Paris Olympic Games officially kicked off on Friday, July 26, with the lighting of the Olympic flame in the ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-30 13:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanese swimmer Simon Doueihy clocked a respectable 50.10 seconds, finishing second in his 100m freestyle heat. Unfortunately, this time wasn't enough to qualify for the semifinals. Despite this, Doueihy leaves the Olympics with his head held high, having demonstrated excellent performance under challenging circumstances. Photo from Simon ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-30 11:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Romanian teenager David Popovici powered to the men's Olympic 200m freestyle gold medal on Monday, edging Britain's Matthew Richards by a fingertip. The 19-year-old, who burst onto the scene by winning the 100m-200m freestyle double at the 2022 world championships, touched in 1min 44.72secs ahead of Richards (1:44.74). American Luke Hobson ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-30 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Simone Biles is tipped to win her first Olympic gymnastics gold since 2016 on Tuesday, while Paris organizers postponed the men's triathlon by a day over pollution in the Seine just hours before it was due to start. America's Biles appears to be back at the peak of her powers as she leads the United States on what has been billed as a redemption ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-30 09:49 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Paris Olympics medals table after Monday's events: Gold Silver Bronze Total Japan 6 2 4 12 France 5 8 3 16 China 5 5 2 12 Australia 5 4 0 9 South Korea 5 3 1 9 United States 3 8 9 20 Britain 2 5 3 10 Italy 2 3 3 8 Canada 2 1 2 5 Hong Kong 2 0 1 3 Germany 2 0 0 2 South Africa 1 0 2 3 Kazakhstan 1 0 2 3 Belgium 1 0 1 2 Azerbaijan 1 0 ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-30 09:48 - Reading : less than a minute
On the fourth official day of the Paris Games, the Olympic competition gets into full swing, with several disciplines on the program. This Tuesday, July 30, two Lebanese athletes will be competing: Shooting Ray Bassil Women's Olympic pit, qualifications (Day 1). Center National de Tir Sportif, Châteauroux at 10:00 am (Beirut ...
Abbass Attara 2024-07-29 23:23 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
After a historic performance in the first round of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Benjamin Hassan was defeated on Monday by Argentine Sebastian Baez, ranked 18th in the world, with a score of 6-2, 3-6, 7-6(3). On Monday at the Olympic tennis courts, Lebanese player Benjamin Hassan faced formidable opposition in the form of Sebastian Baez. The ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-29 21:03 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Carlos Sainz announced Monday that he had signed a two-year deal to race for Williams starting from the 2025 season amid what he said was an "exceptionally complex" market for Formula One drivers. The 29-year-old Spaniard will leave Ferrari at the end of the 2024 campaign after seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton was announced as his ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-29 19:56 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal at the Olympic Games on Monday, claiming a 6-1, 6-4 victory in the pair's 60th and potentially last meeting. It was 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic's 31st win in a rivalry that began on the same Roland-Garros clay courts in 2006. Nadal was largely outclassed in the much anticipated encounter, only coming ...
Abbass Attara 2024-07-29 12:13 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanese fencer Phillipe Wakim was unable to overcome the challenge posed by China’s Chen Yi-teng during his match at the Paris Olympics today. Despite a spirited performance, Wakim succumbed to the impeccable technique and strategy of his opponent. Here’s a recap of a match filled with tactical maneuvers, yellow cards and thrilling ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-29 11:06 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanese players Hady Habib and Benjamin Hassan were eliminated from the men's doubles tournament at the Olympics after losing 7-6, 6-2 to Australians Matthew Ebden and John Peers. Despite a strong performance from the Lebanese team, who achieved 75% on their first serves, they were overpowered by the Australians' service game, with 32 service ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-29 11:03 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Kevin Durant returned from injury to produce a shooting masterclass as the United States launched the defense of their Olympic basketball crown with a 110-84 win over Serbia on Sunday. Durant, who missed the entirety of the USA's Olympic build-up with a calf injury, shot a near-perfect 8-of-9 from the field to finish with 23 points in a ...