Football – Lebanon's U-20 Team Bows Out of Asian Cup Qualifiers Amid Challenges
Makram Haddad 01/10 21:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The journey of Lebanon’s under-20 team in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers ended on a bitter note, with a 2-1 defeat against an already qualified South Korean team. This match, played under challenging circumstances, revealed the heart and determination of the young Cedars, highlighted by a late goal from Joseph al-Hajj at the end of the game. ...
Football: Measured Ambitions for Chabab Baalbeck in the First Division
Makram Haddad 25/09 16:03 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Chabab Baalbeck, newly promoted to the First Division of the Lebanese Football Championship, are aiming for a top-six finish while keeping their feet firmly on the ground. This is Beirut caught up with goalkeeping coach Mohammed Choker to find out more about his career and his aspirations for the team this season. “I've always had great ...
Football: Measured Ambitions for Chabab Baalbeck in the First Division
Makram Haddad 25/09 12:53 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Chabab Baalbeck, newly promoted to the First Division of the Lebanese Football Championship, are aiming for a top-six finish while keeping their feet firmly on the ground. This is Beirut caught up with goalkeeping coach Mohammed Choker to find out more about his career and his aspirations for the team this season. “I've always had great ...
Munich Stars at Oktoberfest: Where Football Meets Tradition
Makram Haddad 23/09 17:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Harry Kane and his Bayern Munich teammates took a break from their football season to participate in a must-do tradition: the famous beer festival, Oktoberfest. Every year, the players of the Munich team attend this iconic event, blending festive spirit with Bavarian culture.
Foot-Lebanon: Safa Kicks Off the Season with One Goal – The Title!
Makram Haddad 20/09 20:28 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
After several years of decline, Safa SC is entering the new season with a clear ambition: to reclaim the championship title. With a reinforced squad and meticulous preparation, the historic club positions itself as a serious contender in the title race. Nicknamed the "Dean" of Lebanese clubs, Safa SC begins this season with a clear mission: to ...
Cristiano Ronaldo Disappoints His Iraqi Fans
Makram Haddad 17/09 17:27 - Reading : less than a minute
Iraqi supporters were abuzz with excitement at the prospect of seeing Cristiano Ronaldo shine on the pitch in Baghdad, during the Asian Champions League match between Al-Nassr and Al-Shorta. Unfortunately, the Portuguese superstar has triggered a wave of disappointment by announcing his absence from this highly anticipated fixture.
Nations League: A Guide to an Unmissable Competition
Makram Haddad 16/09 21:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Since its creation in 2018 by UEFA, the Nations League has shaken up the international calendar. Gone are the inconsequential friendly matches; in their place is a modern competition where every game matters. But how exactly does the Nations League work, and why has it become a must-attend event for football’s major nations? Let’s break it ...
Paralympic Games: A Successful Gamble!
Makram Haddad 08/09 18:14 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
With a final sprint of emotions and a celebration at the Stade de France, Paris concluded its first Paralympic Games in style, described by those involved as "the finest in history." As with any major competition, the aim was not only to win medals, but also to make a lasting impression, especially in terms of the recognition and ...
Paralympic Games-Blind Football: A Successful Challenge
Makram Haddad 04/09 17:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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This is Beirut was present at the blind football match between Morocco and Colombia, held at the most iconic venue of Paris 2024. Stunning! In "the most beautiful stadium in the world," at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, the blind football tournament is one of the highlights of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. To make the most of the event, This is ...
Paralympic Games: Lebanese Athlete Arz Zahreddine Faces His Destiny
Makram Haddad 01/09 11:01 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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This Sunday, the young athlete will compete in the 100m para-athletics T64 category. Lebanese Paralympic athlete Arz Zahreddine is gearing up for a new adventure at the Paris Games, having previously competed in Tokyo 2020. Zahreddine is the first Lebanese and Arab to qualify in the amputee category, making him a symbol of determination and ...
Paralympic Games: Arab Nations Desperately Seeking Medals
Makram Haddad 31/08 20:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The 2024 Paralympic Games have been in full swing for the past two days. At the Paris Games, more than 4,400 para-athletes from 168 countries competed in the French capital, including 1983 women. Women accounted for 45% of the total number of competitors. The previous record was beaten (42% women in Tokyo). 549 Events The Paralympians took part ...
ATCL Rally of Lebanon: It's On!
Makram Haddad 30/08 10:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The 46th edition of the prestigious race kicks off on Friday afternoon in Kaslik and will run all weekend until Sunday evening. The 46th Rallye du Liban kicks off on Friday afternoon (5 PM) at the headquarters of the Automobile et Touring Club du Liban (ATCL) in Kaslik, in the presence of numerous political and sporting personalities, as well as ...
Paralympic Games: After the Show, It's Time for the Medals
Makram Haddad 29/08 17:06 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
After the glittering opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games on Wednesday evening, it's time to get down to business. The athletes, ready to compete, will wage a merciless battle on the various competition sites starting on Thursday, with the first medals expected in the afternoon. A total of 168 delegations are taking part in the 11 days of ...
Olympic Games 2024: Laetitia Aoun Enters the Arena, Lebanon Holds Its Breath
Makram Haddad 08/08 10:47 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
This Thursday, August 8th, the heart of Lebanon will beat to the rhythm of Laetitia Aoun's kicks. As the last representative of the Cedar country, the taekwondo champion will have the heavy task of restoring the honor of Lebanese athletes at the Paris Games. Today, on the thirteenth day of the Paris Games, all eyes in the country will be ...
Olympic Games : Well, Let the Games Begin!
Makram Haddad 27/07 12:04 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
It’s official, it's today, and the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris is underway. After an opening ceremony in the rain, with the Seine as the stage, Paris officially launched its Games on Friday night. The ceremony has left mixed reviews. The scene of the Last Supper on the Seine, a perhaps approximate pun, but undeniably in poor taste, has sparked ...
Olympic Games: Hady Habib Opens the Ball for Lebanon Against Alcaraz on Saturday
Makram Haddad 27/07 10:29 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
It's hard to imagine how Lebanese tennis player Hady Habib could have got ‘his’ Olympic Games off to a worse start. Of all the possible opponents, he had to come up against Carlos Alcaraz. The Spaniard is the best player on the world circuit at the moment and has just won back-to-back French Open and Wimbledon titles. Left to fend for himself ...
Olympics 2024: Laetitia Aoun, the Tall Blonde With a Black Belt
Makram Haddad 24/07 13:41 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
As a child, Laetitia Aoun tried several sports, including tennis, horseback riding and judo, before settling on taekwondo. As a result, the 23-year-old champion will represent Lebanon at the Paris Games. Don’t be mistaken. With her innocent look and azure blue eyes, this endearing young blonde girl, who seems as pure as an angel, is full of ...
Olympics 2024: Ray Bassil With Her Sights Set on a Medal
Makram Haddad 22/07 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanese champion Ray Bassil, competing in the Olympic trap shooting event at the Paris Olympics, hopes to proudly represent the Cedar country, which is increasingly mired in an endless melting pot of problems. With four days left until the Olympic Games, tension is high among all participating athletes, and Ray Bassil is no exception. The ...
From Saint-Moritz to Paris: The Tumultuous Journey of Lebanon to the Olympic Games
Makram Haddad 20/07 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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Saint-Moritz is undoubtedly a significant milestone for Lebanese sports, as it was in this small Swiss town that the Olympic adventure for athletes from the Land of Cedars began in 1948. It was at the Winter Games of 1948 in Saint-Moritz that the first Lebanese delegation, comprising two athletes, Ibrahim Geagea and Mounir Itani, embarked on ...
Pierre Jalkh: 'Lebanon Has Real Medal Chances at the Paris Games'
Makram Haddad 17/07 12:24 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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With just a few days to go before the 2024 Olympic Games kick off, the President of the Lebanese Olympic Committee, Pierre Jalkh, granted an exclusive interview to This is Beirut. He looks back at the preparations of the Lebanese who will be representing their country at the Paris Games. Pierre Jalkh, we're 10 days away from the Paris 2024 Games, ...
Aude Moulin-Delalande: 'The Real Popular Games Are the Paralympic Games'
Makram Haddad 28/06 12:51 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Eight weeks before the start of the Paralympic Games, Aude Moulin-Delalande, Head of Sports at APF France Handicap, gave an exclusive interview to This is Beirut. It was an enlightening encounter with a passionate and committed advocate of the Paralympic Games. Ms. Moulin-Delalande, could you introduce APF France Handicap and its role in the ...
Nantenin Keïta: The Paralympic Champion Who Redefines Limits
Makram Haddad 21/06 14:33 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
A spearhead of French para-athletics, Nantenin Keïta, gold medalist in the 400m at Rio 2016, trains tirelessly. Her goal: another medal in Paris. Nantenin Keita cultivates a strength of character that she dedicates to her sport and her advocacy for albino children. When one mentions Nantenin Keïta, the first thing that comes to mind is an image ...
Copa América 2024: Brazil, Argentina and Others
Makram Haddad 20/06 17:41 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Copa América 2024 kicks off in the early hours of Friday (03:00 Beirut time) with a thrilling opening match between reigning champions and World Cup winners Argentina and Canada. The competition will be held in the largest stadiums in the United States. While the major European nations have already been battling it out for a week in an ...
Bebe Vio: The Paralympic Champion Lighting Up the World
Makram Haddad 18/06 14:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Beatrice Vio, an exceptional Italian athlete, has reached the pinnacle of the Paralympic world through her talent, determination, and charisma. By pushing the boundaries of adapted athletics and becoming one of the few media stars of the Paralympic Games, she embodies resilience and excellence. Beatrice Vio, better known as "Bebe," is an Italian ...
Euro-2024: Let the Party Begin!
Makram Haddad 14/06 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
It's the big day. This Friday evening, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, the Germany-Scotland match opens the grand celebration of Euro 2024. The organizers are fully prepared to welcome the fans who are already arriving in large numbers. In the ten host cities, the festivities have already started. A few hours before kick-off, the heart of Germany ...
Basketball-BCLA: Riyadi on Cruise Control
Makram Haddad 13/06 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Riyadi, undefeated since the start of the Asia Club Championship (BCL Asia) held in Dubai, added another victory to their series on Wednesday. The Yellow team easily dominated the Matrix Deers (Malaysia) in the third match of the first round. The score of 108 to 88 reflects the nature of the game, with Al Riyadi being a cut above. After a more ...
Paralympic Games: Why Do They Matter?
Makram Haddad 11/06 14:39 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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In a few weeks, Paris will host the Paralympic Games, which are set to kick off on August 28, just 17 days after the “great celebration of sport,” the Summer Olympics. Although we are far from the early days of the first edition of these Games in Rome in 1960, there is still a long way to go to achieve full recognition of these Games and their ...
Cedars Rally: Roger Feghali Dominates in the Heights
Makram Haddad 09/06 20:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Roger Feghali and his co-driver Joseph Matar, driving a Skoda Fabia, won the 29th Cedars Rally, organized by the Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL), over two days in the Northern Governorate. In hot summer weather, twenty-five teams started the rally on Saturday, and twenty-three reached the finish on Sunday. This race was the second ...
Cedars Rally: A Feghali, but Which One?
Makram Haddad 08/06 10:54 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The National Sporting Authority, part of the ATCL (Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon), is organizing the 29th edition of the Cedars Rally this Saturday and Sunday. This event is part of the 2024 Lebanese Rally Championship and constitutes the second round of the championship. All eyes will be on Roger Feghali, multiple Lebanese champion, and ...
World Cup-2026: Lebanon Face Palestine in Crucial Match
Makram Haddad 05/06 17:59 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Lebanese national soccer team plays a crucial match against Palestine on Thursday in the double Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup and the 2027 Asian Cup. The Lebanese national team will face its Palestinian counterpart tomorrow at 7pm (Beirut time) at the "Jassem Bin Hamad" stadium of the al-Sadd club in the Qatari capital, Doha. The ...