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The national tournament was played at full intensity, showcasing rising talent and reaffirming top-level performers. Club 1875 reigned supreme, collecting an impressive haul across all events.

The 2025 Lebanese Badminton Cup delivered on every front: over 300 players, 14 participating clubs, five age categories and dozens of matches played on the courts of Hoops Hazmieh and Sagesse Jamhour. In a fair yet fiercely competitive atmosphere, the shuttle masters displayed lightning reflexes and pinpoint precision. Under the supervision of the experienced tournament director Ghassan Fekih and chief referee Ali Kazma, the events featured top-tier performances.

Club 1875 in Steamroller Mode

Club 1875 orchestrated a festival of dominance. Present in nearly every final, the Beirut-based club ruled across the board — youth and senior, singles and doubles. A special mention goes to Sara Maria El Helou, crowned in U17 and women’s categories in singles, doubles and even mixed. A clean sweep.

Category Results

• U19 Boys: 1. Oliver Khoury (Mont La Salle)

• U19 Girls: 1. Mia Rahal (1875)

• U17 Boys: 1. Roupen Choueiry (1875)

• U17 Girls: 1. Sara Maria El Helou (1875)

• U15 Boys: 1. Jad Sheikh Hussein (Hoops Sportif)

• U15 Girls: 1. Siyan Bou Abboud (1875)

• U13 Boys: 1. Charles Maroun (1875)

• U13 Girls: 1. Valen Choueiry (1875)

• U11: All young participants were awarded medals in recognition of their involvement.

When the Big Guns Step In

In the senior category, the intensity ramped up with high-stakes battles. In men’s singles, Christophe Abi Younes (Mont La Salle) took the gold after a fiery duel with teammate Oliver Khoury. For the women, it was another win for the unstoppable Sara Maria El Helou.

In doubles, the duo of Abi Younes – Maroun Houayek enforced Mont La Salle’s rule, while in the women’s doubles, Maria Cristina Bou Nassar – Zina Kazma (1875) climbed to the top of the podium. In mixed doubles, it was the explosive pair Abi Younes – Aya Khalil that outclassed all competition.

A Tournament That Goes Beyond the Court

Beyond titles and medals, the 2025 Lebanese Cup confirmed the rising momentum of local badminton — organized, well-coached and increasingly popular. Still a relatively quiet sport, badminton is beginning to make its voice heard. And as the level rises, shuttles fly low, smashes echo… and the audience keeps coming back for more.