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An electric atmosphere, fiery shuttlecocks, and tense matches: the premier club competition took center stage at the USJ Mansourieh courts, with nail-biting finals and teams playing in perfect harmony. More than fifteen teams went head to head on the courts of Club 1875 – Saint Joseph University, in a well-oiled organization led by tournament director Ghaleb Fakih and a team of referees led by Ali Kazma, assisted by Mirna Halal, Ali Chahla, Rodolphe El Hajj, and Jihad Tabaja.

In the Women's Competition, 1875 Ruled the Roost

The 1875 quartet left nothing to their opponents. Buoyed by the consistency of Sara Abi Ghosn, the vision of Zeina Kazma, the power of Mia Rahal, and the accuracy of Maria Cristina Bou Nassar, the home team set the pace from start to finish.

Behind them, Mont La Salle played the spoiler with a compact quartet—Aya Khalil, Lynn Jabbour, Rebecca Abdo, and Mia Kassis—solid in doubles and serious in singles. Sagesse Jamhour completed the podium with the enthusiasm of the next generation: Mayel Abi Khalil, Yasmina Khoury, Celina Choucair, and Maria Dagher, a mix of self-sacrifice and great promise.

In the Men's Competition, Mont La Salle Took Over

In the men's competition, Mont La Salle stormed out of the locker room with the intentions of a boss: Christophe Abi Younes as the metronome, Eli Khalil as the point scorer, and Oliver Salloum as the finisher under pressure.

Club 1875 responded blow for blow, led by a consistent and tenacious team: Roupen Choueiry, Karl Salloum, Raoul Anton, and Tony Choueiry held their ground until the end. Jamhour completed the podium with a trio that gave their all—Raphael Reno, Anthony Reno, and Théo Ghorayeb—who never let up.

A Growing Championship, a Rising Level

With solid organization, increased density, and a thriving youth program, Lebanese badminton is making great strides. Between the winning tradition (Mont La Salle), the rising structure (1875) and the rebellious youth (Jamhour), the discipline is growing stronger season after season. If the shuttlecocks are flying low and the smashes are cracking, it's because the championship has found its cruising speed... and the next edition is already shaping up to be a hot one.