Новости за 29.07.2024

By Sportswriters Bai Xu and Zhou Chang

HEFEI, July 29 (Xinhua) -- When Xie Yu, a 24-year-old Olympic debutant, emerged from behind to win an Olympic pistol gold, the scene was reminiscent of what happened in Los Angeles 40 years ago.

On July 29, 1984, Chinese sharpshooter Xu Haifeng narrowly defeated his Swedish rival in the men's free pistol event at the Los Angeles Games, earning China its first-ever Ol

PARIS, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal bid adieu to the Paris Olympics after losing 6-1, 6-4 to his old rival and top seed Novak Djokovic in the men's singles second round on Monday.

© Provided by Xinhua People flee from the eastern districts of the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, on July 22, 2024. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

GAZA, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Yaser Adul Hadi, a Palestinian man displaced from northern Gaza, has endured his eighth relocation following an Israeli evacuation order from Khan Younis in southern Gaza.

(Photo credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports) Co-silver medalist Adam Peaty of Great Britain tested positive for COVID following the 100-meter breaststroke and his status for relay events later this week is undetermined, the team said Monday. Peaty woke up feeling "unwell" before Sunday's race won by Italy's Nicolo Martinenghi and finished in a tie for second place with American Nic Fink, 0.02 seconds behind the gold m

(Photo credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports) The Chicago Red Stars announced the signing Monday of Brazilian forward Ludmila to a three-year contract. Ludmila, 29, will join the NWSL club following the Paris Olympics and will occupy an international roster slot. She spent the past seven seasons at Atletico Madrid, scoring 63 goals in 159 appearances for the Spanish side. "I have had the pleasure of watching Ludmila's

(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Dodgers traded right-hander Ricky Vanasco to the Detroit Tigers on Monday in exchange for cash considerations. Vanasco, 25, made his major league debut on April 15 and appeared in two games out of the Dodgers' bullpen. He allowed three runs on three hits in two innings, posting a 13.50 ERA with one strikeout. Vanasco is 0-2 with a 3.47 ERA and five saves

(Photo credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports) PARIS -- Top-seeded Serbian Novak Djokovic overcame a brief bout of nerves in the second set before beating 14-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal 6-1, 6-4 at the Paris Olympics on Monday. While Djokovic moves into the third round in pursuit of his elusive Olympic gold, Spain's Nadal has only the doubles competition left to add to his two Olympic gold medals, partnering wi

(Photo credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports) PARIS -- Simone Biles participated in practice a day after the American made a triumphant return to the Olympic stage despite being hobbled by pain in her left calf, her mother Nellie told the live crew on NBC's Today Show in France on Monday. The four-time Olympic champion left the competition area on Sunday after performing on her first apparatus, the balance beam. She return

DUBAI, 29th July, 2024 (WAM) - Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has developed two marine transport lines to serve the residential areas of Dubai Creek Harbour (Creek Harbour Station).

Los Angeles [US], July 29 (ANI): BAFTA-nominated Irish star Eanna Hardwicke has come on board to essay the role of Manchester United and Ireland football legend Roy Keane in the upcoming Irish feature 'Saipan'. As per Variety, Hardwicke will be joined by two-time Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, who will star as Mick McCarthy, the former Ireland soccer manager with whom Keane had an infamous falling out. Glenn Leyburn and Lisa

(Photo credit: Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK) The Detroit Lions agreed to a three-year, $60 million extension with left tackle Taylor Decker. The deal includes $31.83 million guaranteed, agent Jonathan Feinsod confirmed Monday on social media. Decker, who turns 30 next month, is the Lions' longest-tenured player as a 2016 first-round draft pick. Lions general manager Brad Holmes told 97.1 The Ticket that they reached t

(Photo credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports) The Kansas City Royals acquired right-hander Michael Lorenzen from the Texas Rangers on Monday in exchange for left-hander Walter Pennington. Lorenzen, 32, is 5-6 with a 3.81 ERA in 19 games (18 starts) in his first season with the Rangers. An All-Star last season, Lorenzen threw a no-hitter for Philadelphia against Washington on Aug. 9, 2023. He signed a one-year, $4.5 mi

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranian young right back Nima Andarz has reached an agreement with CD Leganes.

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Spanish winger Ivan Alejo has reportedly been linked with a move to Iranian football teams Esteghlal and Persepolis.

French authorities reported arson attacks on rail infrastructure hours before the Games? opening ceremony

Cuba is often expected to punch above its weight at the Olympics. Cuban boxers, for example, have won the second-highest amount of medals in Olympic history at 78, with 41 of them gold.

(Photo credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports) PARIS -- Yang Hao and Lian Junjie played their part in China's bid to take all eight diving golds in the 2024 Games by winning the men's synchronized 10 meter platform event on Monday. The pair led the event from the first round and finished on 490.35 points, becoming the second Chinese diving pair to top the podium so far at the Paris Olympics. Tom Daley and Noah Williams

PARIS, July 29 (Xinhua) -- The Swiss cycling team at the Paris Olympic Games has made a change to their team for the 273 kilometer men's road race on August 3rd, with Marc Hirschi replacing Stefan Bissegger.

New satellite technology that significantly improves GPS accuracy, has reached an important milestone, with two 11-metre satellite dishes switched on by Land Information Minister Chris Penk.

New Delhi [India], July 29 (ANI): Former Zimbabwe cricket coach Andy Flower stated that it would be more "accurate" to describe India's new head coach Gautam Gambhir as an "inspirational leader" than a coach and believes he has the skills to succeed in his new role. India began the new era with flying colours by outplaying Sri Lanka on their turf and taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. In both

PARIS, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Multiple installations of telephone operator SFR in six French departments were vandalized on Sunday night, local media BFMTV reported on Monday.

BEIRUT, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Two members of Hezbollah were killed and three others wounded on Monday in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a civilian car and a motorcycle in southern Lebanon, according to Hezbollah and Lebanese military sources.

HARBIN, July 29 (Xinhua) -- The 2nd International Forum on Conservation and Recovery of Tiger and Leopard opened in Harbin on Monday, which marks the 14th International Tiger Day. Participants will discuss topics like human-animal conflict, global tiger and leopard population, and habitat management.

(240729) -- BAIYU, July 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists from Chengdu City make barbecue on a grassland in Baiyu County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 27, 2024. A rural folk event consisting of performances, horse racing, yak beauty contest, and other activities have attracted many participants. (Xinhua