Tag: Sports briefs
Although he has withdrawn, Yulimar Rojas will be Venezuela’s flag bearer in Paris
Forced to give up the Paris Olympic Games, Venezuelan Yulimar Rojas will nevertheless be the flag bearer for her country’s delegation at the opening ceremony scheduled for July 26, along…
African cycling in the spotlight at the Tour de France
Eight young African riders will be the special guests of the Tour de France on Thursday 4 July, the national holiday in Rwanda, where the World Road Cycling Championships will…
Frenchmen Humbert et Fils will also play doubles in Paris
French number one Ugo Humbert (world number 16) and Arthur Fils (number 34) will be partnered in doubles at the Paris Olympics, the French Tennis Federation (FFT) announced on Wednesday,…
For French swimmer Léon Marchand, the 2024 Olympics at home are a “chance” and a “pressure”
Playing the Olympic Games on home soil is both a ” chance ” and an “ pressure ” additional for the French swimmer Léon Marchand, expected in Paris as one…
Tadej Pogacar strikes big in mountainous 4th stage
Tadej Pogacar distinguished himself during the 4th stage on Tuesday 2nd July between Pinerolo, west of Turin, and Valloire in the French Alps. The Slovenian arrived alone after dropping his…
Portugal eliminates Slovenia and will face France in the quarter-finals
Portugal will play in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. Facing Slovenia in the round of 16 on Monday 1 July in Frankfurt, the Portuguese won on penalties, the two teams…
Germany comes out on top against Denmark and reaches the quarter-finals
Germany qualified for the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 by defeating Denmark at the end of a very rhythmic match (2-0) this Saturday, June 29, and notably interrupted for 25 minutes…
Olympique de Marseille formalizes the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi as new coach
Olympique de Marseille formalized this Saturday, June 29, the arrival for three seasons of Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi, who promised “ to help the club regain the rank that…