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In today’s episode, Paris closes out the 2024 Olympics in spectacular style. Hollywood actor Tom Cruise appeared in the closing ceremony as part of the handover to Los Angeles, which will host the Games in 2028.

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif files a legal complaint in France for online harassment after criticism and false claims about her gender during the Olympics.

In the Middle East, Hezbollah fires a barrage of rockets towards Israel. The assault was in retaliation for Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, the Iran-backed militant group said.

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Men: Hamad Nawad and Khalid Al Balushi (56kg), Omar Al Fadhli and Saeed Al Mazroui (62kg), Taleb Al Kirbi and Humaid Al Kaabi (69kg), Mohammed Al Qubaisi and Saud Al Hammadi (70kg), Khalfan Belhol and Mohammad Haitham Radhi (85kg), Faisal Al Ketbi and Zayed Al Kaabi (94kg)

Women: Wadima Al Yafei and Mahra Al Hanaei (49kg), Bashayer Al Matrooshi and Hessa Al Shamsi (62kg)

Scorecard

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K Coetzer 95, J Siddique 3-49, R Mustafa 3-35

UAE 224-3 in 43,5 overs

C Suri 67, B Hameed 63 not out

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Updated: August 12, 2024, 7:16 AM
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