Calisthenics, the Art of the Free Body Gains Ground in Lebanon
Makram Haddad 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Dimitrios Yaacoub Calisthenics National champion Lebanon
No, it is neither a rare disease nor a new fashionable treatment. Behind this slightly barbaric name–which could evoke an antique medicine or a forgotten pathology–calisthenics is indeed a sport. And not just any sport, it is an art of movement, a cult of the free body, a spectacular mix of strength, flexibility and control. Also called ...
Football – Lebanese Championship: Time for Serious Business!
Makram Haddad 14/04 15:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The second phase of the Lebanese championship was underway this weekend, with the famous “sodassiyat”—the play-offs—split into two groups: the “sodassiyat al-awā’il” (Top 6) to determine the future champion, and the “sodassiyat al-awākhir” (Bottom 6) to decide the two teams to be relegated. Between tense duels, decisive goals ...
Wasl: Al Riyadi Signs the Grand Slam, Sagesse Sinks into Doubt
Makram Haddad 14/04 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Two Lebanese clubs engaged in WASL-West Asia, two opposite dynamics. Al Riyadi once again imposed its supremacy by claiming a third consecutive title and a flawless group stage (8 wins, 0 losses). Sagesse ended its campaign with two home losses, against Tabiat on Saturday then Al Difaa Al Jawi on Sunday. Al Riyadi: The Three-Peat Victorious over ...
WASL: Al Riyadi's Head in the Stars, Sagesse Clings to the Podium
Makram Haddad 13/04 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
It was written. But it still had to be done. And Al Riyadi did it with authority. By dominating Amman United 84-66 on Saturday night, the Yellows secured their third consecutive FIBA WASL-West Asia crown. A monumental “three-peat,” etched in golden ink at Nouhad Nawfal Stadium. Already qualified for the Final 8, Ahmad Farran’s men didn’t ...
Basketball – WASL: La Sagesse Clinches a Spot in the Final 8
Makram Haddad 12/04 12:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
There was no room for error—and they answered with heart… and with fire in their wrists. On Friday night at Nouhad Nawfal, La Sagesse punched its ticket to the Final 8 of the West Asia Super League. Up against a scrappy Jordanian side, the Greens played their game (88–76), led by an on-fire Zach Lofton: 34 points on 13-of-18 shooting, 7 ...
Basketball – WASL: Ticket Clinched for Riyadi, Extended Wait for La Sagesse
Makram Haddad 10/04 12:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
They had one goal. And they achieved it. “We wanted to secure our spot in the Final 8. Mission accomplished,” said Riyadi head coach Ahmad Farran, after yet another masterclass from his players. Against a historic rival, and in a derby that’s always electric, Wael Arakji and his teammates once again showcased their basketball IQ, ...
Basketball – WASL: Lebanon in Pole Position Ahead of the Big Showdown
Makram Haddad 09/04 11:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
They want to make history in Asian basketball, and especially write a new golden chapter of Lebanese sport. In search of a historic treble in the FIBA WASL-West Asia League, Al Riyadi is advancing like a well-oiled machine. Five matches, five victories. And a clear message sent to the entire region: the boss is still and will always be ...
Football: Young Lebanese Girls Delight Against Jamaica
Makram Haddad 09/04 10:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
They swallowed them whole. Like sweeping aside a sparring partner too soft. The young Lebanese players walked all over Jamaica (4-1), during the last day of the first round of the UEFA friendly tournament in Turkey. A show of strength that propels them towards an enticing classification match against the Turkish hosts, on Wednesday, for 5th ...
Golf: When Lebanon Grows on the Greens of Ajman
Makram Haddad 07/04 10:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Golf Lebanon Lara Bakhour Sarah Salaam
The 2025 edition of the prestigious Cedar Cup of golf experienced memorable moments on the green courses of the Al-Zorak Club in Ajman (United Arab Emirates). For four days, this exceptional site, between the turquoise sea and lush palm groves, became the theater of an international competition organized in partnership between the Lebanese and ...
Spring Rally: Roger Feghali, Still the Boss
Makram Haddad 06/04 20:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
When the engines roared and the rain poured over the winding roads of Kesrouan and Jbeil, one name once again crushed the stopwatch: Roger Feghali. The lord of Lebanese rallies, 16-time winner of the event, reminded the entire paddock that it’s not yet time to turn the page. With his loyal co-driver Joseph Matar, he led the way from the ...
Basketball: Sagesse Fails at the Foot of the 'Lighthouse'
Makram Haddad 06/04 14:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Riyadi La Sagesse Manara Basket Lebanon
In a Saeb Salam Arena in fusion, in the heart of Manara–this mythical “lighthouse” of Lebanese basketball–Sagesse almost signed the heist of the century. For three and a half quarters, Jad El Hajj's men laid down the law. Solid, disciplined, transcended by a blazing Zac Lofton (39 points), the Greens dominated an unrecognizable Al Riyadi, ...
Alpine Skiing: Sara Zeidan Carves Her Bronze Trail on the Greek Slopes
Makram Haddad 05/04 20:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Ski Lebanon Sara Zeidan Faraya Mzaar
She planted her poles, cut the turns, swallowed the gates… and, above all, raised the Lebanese flag high on a European podium. Lebanese skier Sara Zeidan, a pure product of the legendary Club Faraya Mzaar, struck hard on the international scene by offering herself a superb bronze medal during the International Alpine Skiing Championships ...
Spring Rally: Feghali vs Feghali, Speed Runs in the Genes
Makram Haddad 05/04 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL) is back in action this weekend with the 40th edition of the Spring Rally, the opening round of the Lebanese Rally Championship. As always, the roads of Keserwan and Jbeil will set the stage for an electrifying showdown, with all eyes on an explosive family duel: Roger Feghali versus his son ...
Athletics: Two National Records and an Explosive Season Start for Mahmoud Abou Zeid
Makram Haddad 02/04 15:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Mahmoud Abou Zeid Inter Lebanon Athletics
As part of the preparations for Lebanese athletes ahead of the local and international competitions for the 2025 season, the Inter Lebanon Club, under the auspices of the Lebanese Athletics Federation, organized an exceptional meet at the Camille Chamoun Sports City in Beirut. The event was the stage for an outstanding performance by Mahmoud Abou ...
Alpine Skiing: Chad and Ouaiss in Gold, Hayek and Hobeich at the Top
Makram Haddad 02/04 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Ski Lebanon Manon Chad Manon Ouaiss Andrea Hayek
The Lebanese Ski and Biathlon Federation organized the first and second stages of the Lebanese Alpine Skiing Championship, bringing together the nation’s top talents for slalom and giant slalom events. Hayek and Hobeich, a Duel at the Top in the Men’s Category In the men’s category, the competition remained tight until the very ...
Football: Lebanon Cracks at the End of the Match Against Tanzania
Makram Haddad 01/04 14:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Football Friendly game Tanzania
The Lebanese U18 women's national team began its journey in the UEFA friendly tournament with a narrow defeat against Tanzania (0-1) on Monday, on the pitch of the Hasan Doğan sports complex in Istanbul. The only goal of the match was scored in the 85th minute by Winfrida Gerald, whose low shot found the bottom right corner of the Lebanese net, ...
Football – Lebanon: Al-Ansar and Safa Keep Going, Nejmeh Sinks
Makram Haddad 31/03 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Football Ansar Nejmeh Ahed
The 11th matchday of the Lebanese football championship brought its share of confirmations and surprises. Al-Ansar and Safa continue their charge at the top, while Nejmeh falls against a realistic Al-Bourj. At the bottom of the table, the battle for survival intensifies. Al-Ansar Imperial Undisputed leader, Al-Ansar did not tremble on Shabab ...
Beirut Club Strikes Hard, Al Riyadi Falls, Sagesse at the Top
Makram Haddad 30/03 11:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Basket-ball Riyadi Beirut Club La Sagesse
A plot twist in the Lebanese basketball championship! In an electric atmosphere at Saeb Salam, Beirut Club made a big impact by defeating Al Riyadi (92-86) on their home court, ending the invincibility of the defending champion. This massive achievement completely reignites the race to the top. With this victory, the seventh in a row, Beirut Club ...
Lebanese Rafic Eid Tames the Mud and Shines at the Portugal Rally
Makram Haddad 27/03 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Rally Portugal Rafic Eid
Rafic Eid keeps making his Honda CRF 450 R roar on the Baja World Cup tracks. This time, he made his mark at the Portugal Rally, braving extreme conditions to claim third place among the veterans and an impressive fourth place overall. A top-tier performance that confirms his status as a serious contender for the world title. A Battle Under the ...
Football - Asian Qualifiers: Lebanon Strikes Hard and Takes the Lead of Its Group
Makram Haddad 26/03 09:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Lebanese national team started the qualifications for the 2027 Asian Cup in the best possible way by crushing Brunei 5-0 on Tuesday evening in Al-Wakrah. This resounding victory places Miodrag Radulović’s men at the top of their group, benefiting from the draw between Yemen and Bhutan (0-0). The match took place in the presence of the ...
Ircad 2025: Beirut Leading the Charge in Medico-Surgical Innovation in the Middle East
Makram Haddad 25/03 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Ircad Beirut Lebanon Middle East
From March 26 to 29, 2025, Beirut will host the Ircad conference, a leading scientific event focused on the latest advances in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. This edition will place particular emphasis on robot-assisted urological surgery, an expanding field where artificial intelligence and robotics are revolutionizing surgical ...
Football: Lebanon Challenges Brunei, Asia in Sight
Makram Haddad 25/03 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Gulf Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates USA
The Lebanese national football team begins its third round of 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers with a clear objective: to make a strong impact right from the start. Miodrag Radulović's men face Brunei tonight at 8:30 PM (Beirut time) on the pitch of Al-Wakrah Stadium, a venue considered the “home” ground for the Lebanese players in these ...
Twenty Thousand Leagues on the Sea: Beirut and Cannes, United by a Passion for Yachting
Makram Haddad 22/03 14:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On the occasion of International Francophonie Day, which coincided this year with the 70th anniversary of the Beirut Yachting Club, a fresh breeze of renewal has swept over maritime relations between Lebanon and France. After seven decades of sailing together since 1955, the Beirut club has officially renewed its twinning agreement with the ...
Football: Lebanon Secures a Perfect Win Against East Timor
Makram Haddad 21/03 10:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Less than a week before the third-round qualification match for the 2027 Asian Cup, Lebanon successfully wrapped up its final test by defeating East Timor 4-0 in a friendly on Thursday night at Al-Khor Club in Doha. This convincing victory allowed head coach Miodrag Radulović to assess his squad and refine his selections ahead of the crucial ...
Football: Lebanon Put to the Test Against East Timor
Makram Haddad 20/03 09:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Football Friendly game
It is the final trial run before the big leap. Tonight at 8:00 PM (Beirut time), on the pitch of Al-Khor Club in Doha, the Lebanese national team faces East Timor in a friendly. A full-scale dress rehearsal before starting the battle for the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. A real test for Miodrag Radulović and his men, who must show they are ready to ...
Football – Lebanon: Al-Ansar Stumbles, Nejmeh and Al-Ahed Take Advantage
Makram Haddad 17/03 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Ansar Safa Championship Nejmeh
Al-Ansar, halted in its stride, drops its first points of the season against a resilient Safa. Behind them, Nejmeh and al-Ahed seize the opportunity to close the gap, while Tadamon Tyr delivers an attacking spectacle. A look back at a thrilling 10th matchday. Al-Ansar Slowed Down, Title Race Reignited Everything had started well for the leader. ...
Football: The Cedars Ready for Battle, Heading to Doha for the Final Sprint
Makram Haddad 17/03 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Lebanese delegation left Beirut with a squad that is still incomplete. Only players from the local league, along with expatriates Majd Osman (Persik Kediri, Indonesia) and Hassan Srour (Hudood, Iraq), boarded the flight to the Qatari capital. The rest of the squad, including other foreign-based professionals and the coaching staff, will join ...
Lebanon's Participation in the 2025 Special Olympics Winter Games
Makram Haddad 16/03 15:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The journey of the Lebanese delegation at the 2025 Special Olympics Winter Games in Turin is coming to an end, marked by outstanding performances and unwavering commitment. With two medals—one silver and one bronze—Lebanese athletes have once again proven that passion and determination can break all barriers. Games in the Service of ...
Basketball: Riyadi Dominates, Sagesse Wins by a Narrow Margin
Makram Haddad 15/03 14:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Riyadi and La Sagesse remain unbeaten and continue their perfect run in the Lebanese Basketball Championship. Reigning champions Riyadi Beirut cruised past NSA without breaking a sweat, while La Sagesse Beirut had to fight until the last second to edge Homenetmen Beirut in a nail-biting finish on matchday 5. ...
Lebanon Wins Double Medals at the 2025 Special Olympics Winter Games
Makram Haddad 13/03 18:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
After a remarkable qualification for the finals, the Lebanese athletes confirmed their talent by stepping onto the podium twice at the Special Olympics Winter Games – Turin 2025. A Double Triumph for Lebanon Abbas Salhab delivered an exceptional performance, finishing second in the 200-meter snowshoeing race with a time of 1:12 ...