This Is Beirut 2024-07-28 20:38 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Benjamin Hassan became the first Lebanese tennis player to win a match at the Olympics on Sunday, saying he benefited from having "no rhythm." The 29-year-old defeated Christopher Eubanks of the United States, a former Wimbledon quarter-finalist and top 30 player, 6-4, 6-2. "I worked a lot with the second serve as a first serve. I think he ...
2024-07-28 19:46 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanese tennis player Benjamin Hassan scored a resounding victory over American Chris Eubanks, winning 6-4, 6-2 on Sunday in the first round of the Paris Olympics men's singles on Court 11. Absolute dominance From the start of the match, Benjamin Hassan imposed his game with undeniable authority. With impeccable service and precise ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-28 19:09 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
George Russell won the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa on Sunday, holding off his teammate Lewis Hamilton in a stunning Mercedes 1-2. McLaren's Oscar Piastri came home in third, with pole-sitter Charles Leclerc of Ferrari in fourth. Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who started in 11th, finished fifth, extending his championship lead over the second McLaren ...
2024-07-28 16:42 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Rafael Nadal "is ready to play" Olympic singles on Sunday, despite concerns over a thigh injury, with a mouthwatering clash against old rival Novak Djokovic tantalizingly within reach. The 38-year-old Nadal, who won his opening doubles clash alongside Carlos Alcaraz on Saturday, is due to face Hungary's Marton Fucsovics in the first round, but ...
Abbass Attara 2024-07-28 13:47 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanese swimmer Lynn El-Haj was disqualified during the women’s 100-meter breaststroke event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She posted a modest time of 1:10.27, but a technical infraction regarding an illegal kick led to her exclusion from the race. According to FINA (International Swimming Federation) rules, breaststroke swimmers must perform ...
2024-07-28 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lorenzo Colombo scored two first-half goals and Marco Nasti netted the game-winner to give AC Milan a 3-2 victory over English Premier League champion Manchester City in Saturday at New York. Nasti lifted Milan ahead to stay in the 78th minute, the 20-year-old Italian striker taking a centering pass from Belgian right wing Alexis Saelemaekers and ...
2024-07-28 11:49 - Reading : less than a minute
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games began with the football tournament on July 24, followed by the official opening ceremony on July 26. This Sunday, July 28, four Lebanese athletes will be competing: Swimming Lynn el-Hajj Event: Women's 100m Breaststroke, Qualifications Venue: Paris Arena, La Défense Time: Starting at 12:30 PM Tennis Benjamin ...
2024-07-28 11:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Argentina bounced back from the chaos of their opening defeat in the Olympic men's football to beat Iraq 3-1 on Saturday, while Spain and Japan became the first teams through to the quarter-finals. Two-time gold medallists Argentina began their campaign at the Games with a 2-1 defeat by Morocco on Wednesday in Saint-Etienne in a match marred by ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-28 10:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Victor Wembanyama scored a joint team-high 19 points as hosts France shrugged off a slow start to beat Brazil 78-66 in their opening game of the Olympic basketball on Saturday. France won silver in Tokyo three years ago and are hoping to go one better at home, boosted by the presence of last year's top NBA draft pick and rookie of the year ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-28 10:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Paris Olympics medals table after Saturday's events: Gold Silver Bronze Total Australia 3 2 0 5 China 2 0 1 3 United States 1 2 2 5 France 1 2 1 4 Belgium 1 0 1 2 Japan 1 0 1 2 Kazakhstan 1 0 1 2 Germany 1 0 0 1 Hong Kong 1 0 0 1 Italy 0 1 2 3 South Korea 0 1 1 2 Britain 0 1 1 2 Canada 0 1 0 1 Fiji 0 1 0 1 Mongolia 0 1 0 1 South ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-27 23:46 - Reading : less than a minute
Antoine Dupont scored two tries and set up another to inspire France to the country's first gold medal of the Paris Olympics with a 28-7 victory over Fiji at the Stade de France on Saturday. Fiji, the two-time defending champions, opened the scoring through a Joseva Talacolo try converted by Iowane Teba, before France hit back thanks to ...
Abbass Attara 2024-07-27 21:24 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Listen to the article [audio mp3="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Lebanese-player-Mariana-Sahakian-secured-a-decisive-4-1-victory-over-Chilean-Zhiying-Zeng-4-11.mp3"][/audio] Lebanese player Mariana Sahakian secured a decisive 4-1 victory over Chilean Zhiying Zeng (4-11, 14-12, 11-5, 11-4, 11-8), marking a promising ...