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Olympic Games 2024: The Lebanese Athletes' Program to Follow on Monday
Olympic Games 2024: The Lebanese Athletes' Program to Follow on Monday

On the third day of the Olympic Games, the competitions continue in Paris. On Monday, July 29, two Lebanese athletes will be competing: Tennis Benjamin Hassan (Lebanon) vs Sebastian Baez (Argentina). Men's singles, second round. Roland Garros (Court number 14) around 4.30 PM. Fencing  Philippe Wakim (Lebanon) vs Chen Yi-Tung (Chinese ...

Paris Olympics Medals Table
Paris Olympics Medals Table

Paris Olympics medals table after Sunday's events: Gold Silver Bronze Total Japan 4 2 1 7 Australia 4 2 0 6 United States 3 6 3 12 France 3 3 2 8 South Korea 3 2 1 6 China 3 1 2 6 Italy 1 2 3 6 Kazakhstan 1 0 2 3 Belgium 1 0 1 2 Germany 1 0 0 1 Hong Kong 1 0 0 1 Uzbekistan 1 0 0 1 Britain 0 2 2 4 Brazil 0 1 2 3 Canada 0 1 1 2 Fiji ...

Nadal vs Djokovic Lights up Olympics as 'Goofy Tassie' Eyes More Gold
Nadal vs Djokovic Lights up Olympics as 'Goofy Tassie' Eyes More Gold

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will battle once more when they meet at the Paris Olympics on Monday while Australia's Ariarne Titmus is hotly tipped to win her second swimming gold of the Games. Also on the third day of action, Britain's Tom Daley will try to prevent an anticipated Chinese clean sweep in diving, while China and Japan will duel ...

Olympic Games 2024 – Table Tennis: Mariana Sahakian Eliminated in Her Turn 
Olympic Games 2024 – Table Tennis: Mariana Sahakian Eliminated in Her Turn 

Table tennis player Mariana Sahakian was eliminated from the Olympic Games after losing 4-0 (11-7 / 11-6 / 11-4 / 11-6) to American Lily Zhang in the second round on Sunday evening. The Lebanese player was no match for Zhang, ranked 35th in the world and the top American in the ITTF rankings. Zhang dominated the match from start to ...

Underweight Russell Disqualified After Belgian Grand Prix Win
Underweight Russell Disqualified After Belgian Grand Prix Win

George Russell was disqualified from the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday after his Mercedes was found to be underweight following the race, handing victory to teammate Lewis Hamilton. A technical report released after the race said Russell's car was found to be 1.5kg below the minimum weight limit for car and driver ...

No Rhythm, No Blues as Hassan Makes Olympics History for Lebanon
No Rhythm, No Blues as Hassan Makes Olympics History for Lebanon

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 ...

Olympic Games 2024 – Tennis: Benjamin Hassan Overpowers Eubanks and Advances to Second Round
Olympic Games 2024 – Tennis: Benjamin Hassan Overpowers Eubanks and Advances to Second Round

  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 ...

F1: Russell Wins Belgian Grand Prix
F1: Russell Wins Belgian Grand Prix

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 ...

Nadal 'Ready to Play' Olympic Singles with Djokovic in Sight
Nadal 'Ready to Play' Olympic Singles with Djokovic in Sight

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 ...

2024 Olympics: Disappointment for Lynn El-Haj in the 100-Meter Breaststroke
2024 Olympics: Disappointment for Lynn El-Haj in the 100-Meter Breaststroke

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 ...

AC Milan Edge Man City and Arsenal Beat Man United in USA
AC Milan Edge Man City and Arsenal Beat Man United in USA

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 ...

Olympics 2024: Schedule of Lebanese Athletes to Follow on Sunday
Olympics 2024: Schedule of Lebanese Athletes to Follow on Sunday

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 ...