par This Is Beirut, 16/04 14:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The sacred flame of the Paris 2024 Olympics was lit on Tuesday in Olympia, Greece, the birthplace of the ancient Games, in a ceremony inspired by antiquity and marked by messages of hope amid multiple global crises. "In ancient times, the Olympic Games brought together the Greek city states, even – and in particular – during times of war ...
par This Is Beirut, 06/06 19:28 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In the world of swimming competitions, there are swimmers, and then there are (local) legends. Wael Koubrousli, a native of Beirut, embodies the latter. At 36, this brilliant athlete has written his name in golden letters in the history of Lebanese swimming, and now he is about to make headlines at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Born on June 12, ...
par Makram Haddad, 29/08 17:06 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
After the glittering opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games on Wednesday evening, it's time to get down to business. The athletes, ready to compete, will wage a merciless battle on the various competition sites starting on Thursday, with the first medals expected in the afternoon. A total of 168 delegations are taking part in the 11 days of ...
