Adrenaline and Stopwatch at the Faqra Speed Test
Makram Haddad 20/05 19:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The mountain shook, tires screamed and the stopwatch spoke. The second Speed Test of the season, masterfully organized by the Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL), delivered all the thrills this weekend in Faqra (Kfardebian). With a record-breaking participation of 102 cars, the mechanical showdown counted as the second round of the ...
WASL: Al Riyadi on Top of Asia, Sagesse Grabs the Bronze
Makram Haddad 19/05 09:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Gold for one, bronze for the other. While Al Riyadi steamrolled past Tabiat (104–77) to claim a second consecutive FIBA WASL crown, Sagesse managed to bounce back by overpowering Shabab Al Ahli (100–86) and secure a spot on the podium on Sunday night at Nouhad Naufal Stadium. Despite the heartbreak of losing their semifinal to Tabiat, ...
WASL: Al Riyadi Charges Toward Glory, Sagesse Bows Out
Makram Haddad 18/05 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
This Saturday in Zouk Mikael, the Lebanese crowd experienced a rollercoaster of emotions: Yellow euphoria in the afternoon, Green disappointment in the evening. Lebanese Teams on Two Speeds The FIBA WASL semi-finals have spoken: Al Riyadi booked another final by confidently defeating Shabab Al Ahli, while Sagesse, despite a fiery atmosphere, ...
WASL: Riyadi and La Sagesse on the Doorstep of the Asian Dream
Makram Haddad 17/05 12:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Riyadi Basket-ball La Sagesse WASL
Lebanese basketball is once again on the rise. As the Final 8 of the FIBA West Asia Super League (WASL) 2025 enters its decisive stage this weekend, the two heavyweights of the local scene, Riyadi and La Sagesse, are getting ready for high-stakes semifinals on the court of the Nouhad Naufal Stadium in Zouk Mikaël. The Yellows Want to Do It ...
Football: Al-Ansar Still Leads, Safa Pushes, Racing Rushes Towards Safety
Makram Haddad 16/05 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Football Ansar Safa Nejmeh Lebanon
The sixth day of the Lebanese football championship play-offs sowed confusion both at the top and bottom of the table. Between title contenders stumbling and others hanging on, and a fierce battle to avoid relegation, the suspense remains intact with one matchday to go. Title Play-Offs: Al-Ansar Falters but Stays on Top, Safa Gets Back into ...
Stephanie Hobeika, Lebanese Rocket at Silverstone
Makram Haddad 16/05 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Stephanie Hobeika Silverstone Lebanon
Born in 2003 in Lebanon, originally from Baskinta, raised between Dubai and England, Stephanie Hobeika is racing where few Lebanese – and even fewer women – have dared to venture: British racetracks. A student in design engineering at the University of Bath, she combines intelligence, driving skill and formidable composure. In April 2025, for ...
WASL: La Sagesse Roars, Riyadi Smiles, Lebanon in the Semis
Makram Haddad 15/05 10:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Basket-ball La Sagesse Riyadi WASL
The Naufal Stadium witnessed a double celebration. On Wednesday, the Yellows dominated Ittihad without their playmaker Wael Arakji, validating a perfect group stage. Immediately after, Sagesse soared past Astana, then—just for one match—became Riyadi’s biggest supporter. Thanks to the victory of the reigning champions against the ...
WASL: Riyadi OK, La Sagesse KO
Makram Haddad 13/05 09:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Basket-ball Riyadi La Sagesse WASL Wael Arakji
The Beirut derby has shifted hands once again. It now leans decidedly toward Riyadi. On Monday night, the Yellows clearly got the upper hand over their historic rivals in a Nouhad Nawfal Stadium packed to the brim (101-71). A significant gap, a solid performance, and a clear message: the reigning champions are firmly intent on keeping their ...
Golf: Ataya and Bakhour Strike Hard at the Arab Championship
Makram Haddad 12/05 11:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Golf Jalal Ataya Lara Bakhour Lebanon
They are young, talented, and now, medalists. Lebanese golf has delivered a new feat on the Arab stage thanks to two rising stars: Jalal Ataya (under 13 years) and Lara Bakhour (under 16 years), who each earned a precious silver medal during the Arab juniors and ladies championship organized in Egypt. The competition, orchestrated by the Arab ...
WASL: Riyadi Crushes, La Sagesse Shines
Makram Haddad 11/05 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon made a big statement at the opening of the FIBA WASL Final 8 on Saturday night, in a fiery Nouhad Naufal Arena. The two powerhouses of national basketball, Riyadi and La Sagesse, sent a clear message to Asia: Beirut is still the basketball capital. Ahead of Monday’s clash between the rivals, both the Yellow and the Green teams put ...
WASL: Riyadi and La Sagesse on Continental Mission at Home
Makram Haddad 09/05 18:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Basket-ball WASL Riyadi La Sagesse
The countdown has begun. On Saturday, the spotlight will shine on Zouk Mikaël, host of the Final 8 of the West Asia Super League (WASL), FIBA’s flagship competition in Asia. For the first time, Lebanon is hosting this major continental basketball event. And not just one, but two giants of the Lebanese championship will be aiming to shine at ...
The Unity Games: Diplomats and Companies on the Fields of Collège ND de Jamhour
Makram Haddad 09/05 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Unity Games Louis Baz Diplomats Collège ND de Jamhour
At a time when geopolitical divisions and economic crises are weakening societies, an original initiative is betting on sport to create connection. Named The Unity Games, this unprecedented sporting encounter will bring together, over four days spread between the end of September and the beginning of October, teams composed of employees from local ...
Nabil "Billy" Karam, Full Throttle at the Head of the ATCL
Makram Haddad 08/05 12:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL) has officially turned a new page in its history on the occasion of the session for the distribution of responsibilities within the recently elected Board of Directors. Gathered at the club’s headquarters in Kaslik, the members unanimously appointed Nabil "Billy" Karam as ...
Yamal Shined, Barcelona Sank
Makram Haddad 07/05 18:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On Tuesday night, Lamine Yamal tried to bend fate with slaloming runs, double feints, curling shots, and flashes of genius. Against well-organized Italians, the Spanish prodigy gave it his all — almost alone — while his teammates watched the train pass by. Lightning in his Feet Up against a Sommer in a state of grace, the young ...
Basketball: Akram Halabi, the Architect of the Lebanese Rebound
Makram Haddad 07/05 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Basket-ball Lebanon Akram Halabi
When Akram Halabi was elected head of the Lebanese Basketball Federation in 2018, no one yet suspected that Lebanon was about to go through one of the worst decades in its contemporary history. A President in the Storm Akram Halabi did not imagine that the term he was beginning would turn into a marathon of crises. In October 2019, an ...
Swimming: Medal Haul for the Lebanese in Doha
Makram Haddad 05/05 19:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
They dove into the pools of Doha with fierce determination and the Lebanese flag close to their hearts. They emerged covered in glory. The swimmers of ProSwim Academy made a sensation at the prestigious international “Elite” competition in the Qatari capital, winning no fewer than 70 medals – including 22 gold, 29 silver and 19 bronze – ...
Women’s Basketball: Riyadi, Beirut Club, Homenetmen and Azour Chasing the Crown
Makram Haddad 05/05 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Basket-ball Riyadi Azour Homenetmen Beirut Club
Lebanese women’s basketball is entering the thick of it! Time for the semi-finals, with four heavyweights ready to battle it out in razor-sharp series. Riyadi, Beirut Club, Homenetmen and Azour form a blazing square of aces, ready to do whatever it takes to seize the Grail. The Clash of the Titans On one side, Riyadi, the well-oiled machine ...
Football: Al-Ansar Stumbles, Nejmeh Climbs, Safa Holds the Lead
Makram Haddad 03/05 16:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The fourth matchday of the Lebanese league play-offs has blurred the picture both at the top and bottom of the table. With leaders stalling and challengers hanging on, the suspense remains intact just two rounds from the end. Title Play-offs: Status Quo at the Top, Nejmeh Bounces Back Setback for Al-Ansar. The Greens dropped two precious ...
Between Sea and Field: SAS and IMA Join Forces for the Youth
Makram Haddad 03/05 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
SAS Georges Assaf International Maritime Academy
Objective of the agreement? To combine expertise from the maritime domain and the sports field, in order to create an unprecedented synergy in terms of professional training. A win-win alliance, designed to offer young Lebanese people concrete opportunities and a solid foundation in future-oriented fields. “The sports dynamic is evolving at full ...
Beirut Sports Festival: Roberto Carlos Makes His Entrance, the Forum Ignites
Makram Haddad 02/05 20:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Beirut Sports Festival Roberto Carlos
Founded and passionately organized by Karim Andari, the president of the event, the Festival has established itself in just a few years as a showcase of Lebanese sporting vitality. In a country facing multiple challenges, it represents a rare space of unity, shared effort and celebration. Since Thursday, the public has been discovering around 20 ...
Multiple Sclerosis in Lebanon: A Crisis Beyond the Disease
Makram Haddad 02/05 15:05 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
MS is a chronic disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It happens when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the protective layer around nerves, causing communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body. This leads to symptoms like trouble walking, vision problems, numbness, bladder issues, fatigue, and sometimes ...
Marathon 2025: Beirut on the Move, Lebanon in the Heart
Makram Haddad 01/05 19:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
From dawn, Beirut’s waterfront turned into a colorful human mosaic – cheers, free strides and flags waving in the wind. Under the slogan “Let’s run from the end to the beginning so that Lebanon stands tall,” the 21st Beirut Marathon gave the country a breath of life and a call for peace. The 15,000 runners – including 5,000 invited ...
Swimming: Lori Awad’s Texan Feat
Makram Haddad 01/05 11:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Based in the United States but with her heart beating for Lebanon, young swimmer Lori Awad made a strong impression right from the start of the season. Competing in the prestigious Aggieland meet in College Station, Texas, the representative of Lebanon and the Mont La Salle club shattered the national record for the 100m butterfly in the 16-17 age ...
Marathon 2025: Beirut Still Runs!
Makram Haddad 30/04 14:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Marathon Beirut runs
This Thursday, May 1st, the streets of the capital will vibrate to the rhythm of strides, cheers and the breath of the 20,000 expected runners – including 14,600 paying registrants and 5,400 free participants, proudly representing 38 countries. An edition unlike any other, postponed then relaunched, always driven by the same flame: running ...
Football – Asian Qualifiers: Battle-Ready Cedars Head to Yemen
Makram Haddad 30/04 09:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Football Lebanon Yemen Asia Cup Oman
With one eye on the Asian Cup and the other on the World Cup, Lebanon is wasting no time. After thrashing Brunei (5-0) in the opening match of the qualifiers, Miodrag Radulović’s men top their group, ahead of Yemen and Bhutan, who played to a goalless draw (0-0). The stage is set: on June 10, the Cedars will face the Yemenis in what already ...
Football – Lebanon: Safa and Al-Ansar Neck and Neck, the Battle for Survival Heats Up
Makram Haddad 27/04 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The third day of the Lebanese championship play-offs tightened the gaps at both the top and bottom of the table. The suspense is at its peak as we approach the final stretch. Play-Offs for the Title: Safa Takes the Lead The fight for first place has become a duel. Safa seized control of the championship by beating Sagesse (2-1) at Fouad Chehab ...
Roumieh on Adrenaline Rush for ATCL’s Speed Test
Makram Haddad 26/04 14:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The roar of engines will shake the heights of Roumieh this Sunday, April 27, for the very first Speed Test of the 2025 season, organized by the National Sporting Authority (ASN) under the Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL). And to say the least, the speed championship is starting off with a bang! No fewer than 95 cars are expected at ...
Basketball: Beirut Club and Riyadi Deliver, Sagesse Scrapes Through, Champville Falters
Makram Haddad 25/04 17:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Basket-ball La Sagesse Riyadi Beirut Club
The favorites held their ground during the 13th round of the Lebanese basketball championship, though some struggled. While Beirut Club and Riyadi handled business at home, Sagesse trembled until the final moments against Hoops. Champville, on the other hand, got edged out at the buzzer by a gritty Antranik team in a Hitchcock-worthy ...
Arab Judo: Lebanon, Master of Moves and Podiums
Makram Haddad 25/04 09:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
It was a fruitful outing for the Lebanese judo delegation, who returned from the Jordanian capital after participating in the prestigious Arab Judo Championship. Under the auspices of the Arab Judo Federation, the tatamis of Amman saw the Lebanese colors shine six times: three times atop the podium, and three more to claim bronze. Comprising ...
Golf - Spring Open: Ghazzawi and Bakhour Strike Hard
Makram Haddad 22/04 13:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On Beirut’s legendary greens, the Spring International Championship crowned two champions—one from Lebanon and one from Syria—in a battle as elegant as it was hotly contested. The Golf Club of Lebanon, a jewel nestled in the heart of Beirut and founded in 1923, once again lived up to its reputation. Across its 400,000 m² of ...