This Is Beirut 2024-07-02 17:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Andy Murray lost his race to be fit for the Wimbledon singles on Tuesday as Novak Djokovic prepared to launch his bid for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon men's crown. The withdrawal of two-time champion Murray means Djokovic is the only member of the fabled “Big Four” in the men's draw at the All England Club. Roger Federer has retired, ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-02 16:11 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Lebanese Athletics Federation continued its program of activities for the year 2024 by organizing the National Individual Athletics Championship for men and women, which took place over four days at the Beirut Municipal Stadium, with the participation of 225 athletes representing 16 clubs. A new national record was set by Sama Moustafa of ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Wimbledon greats Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray launch their campaigns at the All England Club on Tuesday after both went under the knife in the build-up to the Grand Slam. Djokovic, who had a knee operation after pulling out before his French Open quarter-final, is chasing a record-equalling eighth men's Wimbledon title and opens against Czech ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-02 10:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The United States crashed out of the Copa America on Monday after a 1-0 defeat to Uruguay, as Panama sealed their place in the quarter-finals with a 3-1 win over Bolivia. The tournament hosts suffered an upset 2-1 defeat to Panama last week and went into Monday's final Group C game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City needing to match or better ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-02 10:07 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
These might be the least exciting Round of 16 matches. In a more favorable bracket, the Netherlands, who lost 2-3 to Austria in their last group match, face Romania, the surprising winners of Group E, on Tuesday at 7 PM at Munich's Allianz Arena. In the other match of the evening, Austria will play against Turkey at 10 PM at Leipzig's Red Bull ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-02 09:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cristiano Ronaldo went from tears to cheers as the Portugal star recovered from missing a penalty during extra-time to score in his side's dramatic shoot-out win over Slovenia in the Euro 2024 last 16 on Monday. Ronaldo had a chance to put Portugal ahead late in the first period of extra-time in a tense, goalless tie in Frankfurt. The ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-01 22:07 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Jan Vertonghen's late own goal took France into the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 on Monday as they edged Belgium 1-0 in a tense tie in Duesseldorf. France had dominated the last-16 clash but their profligate finishing looked set to force extra time until they finally found a way through with five minutes left. Substitute Randal Kolo Muani ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-01 20:22 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanese tennis duo Benjamin Hassan and Hady Habib have been qualified to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympic Tennis Event in the doubles section. It is the first time that Lebanon gets to be represented in this particular event of the Olympic Games. This great news comes after Benjamin Hassan’s nomination to compete in the singles section of ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-01 19:27 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Carlos Alcaraz defeated 269th-ranked qualifier Mark Lajal at the start of his Wimbledon title defence on Monday as Andy Murray decided whether or not to call a halt to his All England Club singles career. As action got under way, Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka was heading home after withdrawing from the tournament with a shoulder ...
2024-07-01 18:56 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Doping Tests and Prevention Measures in Lebanese Sports: What’s the Situation? Doping in Lebanon, although less publicized than in other countries, remains a concern for sports authorities. Questions persist about the regularity and effectiveness of anti-doping tests, as well as the follow-up provided by sports federations. It is crucial to ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-01 14:58 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Carlos Alcaraz begins the defense of his Wimbledon title at the All England Club on Monday, opening play on Centre Court against Estonia's Mark Lajal, the world's 262nd best player. Alcaraz, who stunned seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in a five-set final in 2023, is looking to become just the sixth man to complete the French Open-Wimbledon ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-01 11:59 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Despite their respective doubts, France is favored against Belgium, and Portugal is a heavy favorite against Slovenia in the Round of 16 matches of Euro 2024 on Monday. France has problems with offensive efficiency: they have only scored two goals, one an own goal by an Austrian (1-0), and the other a penalty. Their offensive leaders are not in ...