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Asia 2027: Lebanon Heads to Kuwait Camp Before Facing Brunei and Sudan

Makram Haddad 12/11 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Kuwait Football Asian Qualifiers Brunei

The stage is set Group B leaders with 10 points, Lebanon approaches the 5th matchday of the third round of 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers with a two-point lead over Yemen. Brunei (3 points) and Bhutan (1 point) trail behind. The Cedars face Brunei Darussalam on November 18, then Sudan on November 26 in Doha’s Al-Gharafa Stadium for the Arab Cup ...

World Cup Qualifiers: Lebanon–Qatar, a High-Tension Opener for an Undefeated Squad

Makram Haddad 12/11 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon Basketball Qatar Doha World cup Qualifications

First comes Doha (27 November, Lusail Multipurpose Hall), then Zouk Mikaël (30 November, Nouhad/Nohad Nawfal Sports Complex). Two closely scheduled matchups that will quickly show where Lebanon stands at the start of this new campaign. Qatar, the 2027 host nation, is not fighting for qualification but for credibility. For Lebanon, every result ...

ISG: Lebanon Moves Forward, Lynn el-Hajj Takes Bronze in the 200m

Makram Haddad 11/11 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Swimming Saudi Arabia Lynn el Hajj

Lynn el-Hajj kept her momentum going in Riyadh. Twenty-four hours after earning Lebanon its first medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games (a bronze in the 100m breaststroke, with a 1:10.90 final after a 1:10.66 heat), the swimmer returned to the pool for the 200m breaststroke and claimed a second bronze. In the final, she touched in 2:33.93, showing ...

Taekwondo: Habib Zarifeh Sets the Course, Kyo Suk Gyun Reaffirms Support

Makram Haddad 11/11 09:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Taekwondo Habib Zarifeh Ambassador’s Cup

At the microphone, Habib Zarifeh set the tone: the Ambassador’s Cup is not a mere calendar date; it symbolizes a technical and human bond between the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Lebanese Taekwondo Federation. “Support, transmission, nationwide development”: the roadmap is clear, the ambition unapologetic. A Message to the ...

ISG : Lynn El-Hajj Wins Bronze in the 100m Breaststroke as Lebanon Launches Its Campaign

Makram Haddad 10/11 14:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Saudi Arabia Swimming Lynn el hajj sports

Around El-Hajj, the head of mission Sami Kablawi, administrator Wissam Cherri, and coach François Ghattas are orchestrating a steady rise in form without deviating from the training plan: arm speed, final underwater phase, wall transitions. The goal is clear: convert the momentum from Paris into sustainable time benchmarks and capitalize in ...

ATCL Aquathlon: Ouzalay Leads, Arabghian Right on Target

Makram Haddad 10/11 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon Aquathlon ATCL Sports

Setting and Organization Under the supervision of the Lebanese Triathlon Federation and in cooperation with the municipalities of Jounieh, Ghazir, and Tabarja, ATCL delivered clean, well-coordinated logistics, secured by law enforcement, Civil Defense, and the Lebanese Red Cross. The event featured a ceremonial send-off at the club, clear swim ...

Amman Drift: Nael Madi Puts Lebanon on the Podium

Makram Haddad 09/11 11:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Jordan Drift Nael Madi

Car park drift takes place on a closed parking lot, with a track drawn to the millimetre, zones to brush and trajectories to respect. We are not talking about a stopwatch but about scoring. The judges evaluate the line, the angle, the perceived speed and the cleanliness of the transitions. A good run reads in one go: committed entry, sustained ...

PortraitCristiano Ronaldo: The Obsession with Perfection

Bélinda Ibrahim 08/11 19:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Cristiano Ronaldo Football Real Madrid Portugal Portrait

In the world of football, Cristiano Ronaldo stands in a league of his own. He has reached the top not just through talent and hard work but by embodying the idea of the complete athlete, where every detail matters. With him, nothing is left to chance. The daily training, the sculpted body, and the carefully measured diet all reflect a mindset ...

Aquathlon of the ATCL: Splash & Dash in Kaslik

Makram Haddad 08/11 10:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Aquathlon ATCL

The Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL) sets the clock straight this Sunday, November 9, with the 7th edition of its aquathlon (swimming + running), held under the supervision of the Lebanese Triathlon Federation. Precise start at 7:00 a.m. from the ATCL beach in Kaslik; awards ceremony announced for 10:00 a.m. at the club’s ...

PortraitLionel Messi: The Quiet Hero

Bélinda Ibrahim 07/11 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Lionel Messi Football Portrait Legend Argentina FC Barcelone

In a world highly obsessed with noise and spectacle, Messi stands as a rare exception. Far from flashes and bombastic declarations, he has built his legend through restraint and subtle gestures. On the pitch as in life, he speaks little, yet every action resonates more powerfully than words ever could. He embodies a rare kind of greatness that ...

WASL: Riyadi Launches its Title Defense Without Fireworks

Makram Haddad 07/11 10:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Basketball Riyadi WASL Al Wahda Sagesse

The film of the game Riyadi lived a real first, with highs, air pockets, and a money-time to manage under pressure. With 6'23 left, James Justice Jr. (37 points, 6/11 from three, 6 rebounds) puts Al Wahda ahead 71–69 on the line. Immediate answer from the hosts: Perrin Buford and Ivan Buva chain together and sign a 7–0 run to turn the tables ...

WASL: Gorgan Advances Again, Sagesse Falls Short

Makram Haddad 06/11 14:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Basketball WASL Sagesse Riyadi Gorgan

The script had everything to ignite Ghazir. Trailing 75–68 at the start of the fourth quarter, “the Greens” clawed back and even took the lead 84–81 with 3:36 left, fueled by Paris Bass’ activity, Tony Carr’s playmaking, and Youssef “Yoyo” Khayat’s shooting. But Gorgan didn’t panic: Mobin Sheikhi drilled a deep dagger that put ...