Olympic Games 2024

Olympic Games 2024 – Tennis: Benjamin Hassan Narrowly Defeated by Sebastian Baez

  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 ...

​​​​​​​Olympic Games-2024: The Lebanese Athletes' Program to Follow on Tuesday

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 ...

Olympic Games 2024 – Shooting: Ray Bassil, 13th in the Provisional Ranking

Lebanese champion Ray Bassil finished the first day of the women's Olympic trap qualification with a result below her expectations. After the end of the third round, Ray Bassil remains in 13th place, having hit 71 out of 75 targets. There are still 50 targets remaining, spread over two rounds. Bassil has shown thorough preparation and strong ...

Olympic Games 2024: Lebanese Athletes' Schedule to Follow on Thursday

On the thirteenth official day of the Paris Games, the Olympic competition continues with several disciplines on today's schedule. Taekwondo events start today with young Lebanese athlete Laetitia Aoun, who will compete in her first match in the 8th finals. Taekwondo - Laetitia Aoun (-57 kg, Women), 8th finals. Grand Palais starting at 12:36 PM ...

Olympic Games 2024: Tahitian Surfing Champion Takes Victory Lap Along the Seine

France's newly-crowned Olympic surfing champion Kauli Vaast took a victory lap in Paris on Friday as he surfed down the Seine river with his gold medal around his neck. On Monday, Vaast won men's surfing gold on his Tahitian home waves at Teahupo'o, becoming the first Olympic champion from the French Pacific island. He wowed supporters again on ...

Olympic Games 2024 – Basketball: Jokic's Triple-Double Secures Bronze for Serbia

Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double as Serbia defeated Germany 93-83 to claim Olympic men's basketball bronze on Saturday, avenging their loss in last year's World Cup final. Jokic scored 19 points to go along with 12 rebounds and 11 assists as Serbia came away with consolation medals after their heartbreaking semi-final loss to the United ...

Olympic Games 2024 – Basketball: USA Beat France 98-87 for Men’s Basketball Gold

The United States won their fifth straight Olympic men's basketball crown on Saturday, holding off a battling France 98-87 to take their tally of Olympic golds to 17. In a rematch of the Tokyo Olympics final three years ago, LeBron James and the USA team stacked with NBA stars once again proved too much for France's sensational NBA Rookie of the ...

Hassan Wins Marathon as Olympic Endurance Gamble Pays Off

Sifan Hassan's endurance gamble at the Paris Games finally paid off after she sprinted away for Olympic marathon gold in the French capital on Sunday. The Ethiopian-born Dutch athlete came into the marathon on the back of two bronze medals won in the 5,000m and 10,000m in an astonishing bid for podium placings in three events. And Hassan did not ...

Olympic Games 2024: Chiles Says Losing Medal “Devastating” and Unjust Blow

American gymnast Jordan Chiles said Thursday that being stripped of a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics has been devastating and heartbreaking and delivered her an unjust blow. The 23-year-old from Los Angeles also said a swirl of social media attacks have been extremely hurtful as she tries to recover from the controversy over the floor ...