This Is Beirut 2024-08-14 20:19 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
After Nigeria failed to win any medals in the Olympics, sporting officials are under pressure from accusations of incompetence and calls for reform over what the sports minister branded a "disastrous outcome" in Paris. While smaller nations on the continent came home with multiple medals, the Giant of Africa left empty-handed for the first time ...
Hala Abdallah 2024-08-14 16:41 - Reading : less than a minute
In every Olympic edition, the host city can propose the inclusion of one or more additional sports. Find out what sports Los Angeles will be adding to the 2028 Olympics.
2024-08-14 15:31 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The third ATCL hillclimb race was held successfully, with Roger Feghali claiming the title, followed by Garo Haroutiounian in second place and Jawad Slim in third. Roger Feghali, at the wheel of a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 6, won the third hill climb organised by the Automobile et Touring Club du Liban (ATCL) in Wadi Chahrour. The event was part of ...
Abbass Attara 2024-08-14 13:12 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In an exhilarating night at Dana White’s Contender Series, Ramy Hamed, a young Lebanese athlete and civil engineer, triumphed in a fierce battle against the Chinese fighter Ding. Despite his remarkable victory, he has not yet secured the coveted UFC contract. On the night of August 13-14, the Dana White’s Contender Series once again delivered ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-14 12:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Diego Rossi's two second-half goals launched Columbus Crew over reigning champions Inter Miami 3-2 to reach the Leagues Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday. The Uruguayan forward lifted the host Crew level in the 69th minute and netted the decider in the 80th to dethrone Miami, who also lead this season's overall MLS league standings. Miami star ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-14 10:11 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Manchester United have signed Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich, the Premier League club announced Tuesday. Fees for the pair were not disclosed by the English giants, but British media reports estimated the duo had arrived at Old Trafford for a combined £60 million ($77 million, 70 million euros). Netherlands defender ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-13 15:54 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
President Mokgweetsi Masisi declared Tuesday afternoon a holiday as Botswana geared up to welcome home sprinter Letsile Tebogo and his 200m gold medal, a first for the southern African country. Botswana's Olympic team was due to return on Tuesday with Tebogo's gold as well as silver medal in the men's 4x400m relay, boosting the country's total ...
Hala Abdallah 2024-08-13 15:11 - Reading : less than a minute
The Paris 2024 Olympics witnessed unforgettable moments, with women taking the spotlight through achievements that powerfully reinforced the role of women in sports.
This Is Beirut 2024-08-13 13:22 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Olympic flag arrived under bright skies on Monday in Los Angeles, where officials now have four short years to organize Olympic Games capable of rivaling the widely praised Paris edition in a notoriously traffic-clogged metropolis. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass landed in a plane emblazoned with palm trees and the logo 'LA 2028', and crossed ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-13 10:06 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Hansi Flick's Barcelona fell to a bruising 3-0 defeat against Ligue 1 side Monaco in a final tune-up friendly before La Liga starts later this week. The German coach took charge of his first home match since he was appointed in May, but after solid results on their US tour, including a win over Real Madrid, the Catalans crumbled at the Olympic ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-12 20:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Atletico Madrid signed striker Julian Alvarez from Manchester City on Monday in a deal reported to be worth up to 85 million euros ($93 million). "The club has reached an agreement with Manchester City for the transfer of the Argentine forward, who has signed a contract for the next six seasons," said Atletico in a statement. Spanish reports say ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-12 09:41 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Hollywood star Tom Cruise abseiled from the roof of the Stade de France as Paris bid farewell on Sunday to an Olympics hailed as one of the most successful in history. Cruise descended on a wire in front of 71,500 spectators, grabbed the Olympic flag and jumped on a motorbike, to the delight of athletes and fans. In a preview of what the world ...