Run the City 2025: Beirut Runs Its Heart Out
Makram Haddad 08/09 18:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Last weekend, Beirut put on its running shoes. Two thousand six hundred runners took to the streets of the capital for the second edition of Run the City, organized by the Beirut Marathon Association. Between sporting achievements, a festive atmosphere and patriotic spirit, the city beat to the rhythm of the runners’ footsteps. A City on the ...
Rally of Lebanon: Feghali Clinches 18th Title in Hitchcockian Thriller
Makram Haddad 08/09 10:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanon Rally ATCL Roger Feghali
Kaslik, Sunday, 5 PM. The sun is still shining, but faces are pale. After 624.41 km of battle, including 192.44 km on the 11 special stages, everything was going to be decided on the final corners of Zabbougha. In the air, the smell of burnt rubber, palpable tension and a murmur running through the spectators, “It's going to be a close ...
From Montpellier to Beirut: Sharing Medical Innovation
Makram Haddad 06/09 09:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The conference hall of the Hôpital Français du Levant buzzed on Friday with unusual excitement. Impeccable white coats, understated suits, attentive gazes: doctors, researchers, diplomats and institutional representatives gathered for a rare moment in the recent history of Lebanese medicine. Beneath the large bay windows flooding the room with ...
Rally of Lebanon 2025: Speed, Passion, and Thrills
Makram Haddad 04/09 09:15 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Middle East Saudi Arabia Rally lebanon
The countdown is on. From September 4 to 7, 2025, the 47th Rally of Lebanon will roar into action under the patronage of the President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, and organized by the Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL). This edition, the fifth round and penultimate stage of the Middle East Rally Championship (MERC), ...
Gymnastics: Lebanon Shines in Gold at the Arab Parkour Championships
Makram Haddad 03/09 14:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Beirut Sports Gymnastics Amman Parkour
Lebanon made a big splash in the Jordanian capital, Amman. At the Arab Parkour Championships, the national team achieved a remarkable feat by winning seven medals, including three gold. Joey Suleiman shone with two masterful titles, confirming his status as a rising star in the discipline. Angelo Elias, impressive in his agility, won a gold and a ...
Expired Medications: Lebanon Sitting on a Health and Environmental Time Bomb
Makram Haddad 03/09 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
"An expired medication can be just as dangerous as a counterfeit one," says Joe Salloum. A shocking statement, almost a cry of alarm, meant to shake the authorities and shine a spotlight on a long-neglected problem. Yet behind this deliberately dramatic tone, scientific reality calls for more nuance: an expired medication is not always toxic, but ...
U16 Basketball: Lebanon Falls with Honor Against Australia
Makram Haddad 02/09 13:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Bahrain Lebanon Australia Baskteball Asia Cup India
The FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 continues at a rapid pace at the Buyant Ukhaa Sports Complex in Ulaanbaatar. This edition brings together the elite of Asian basketball and has already delivered its share of surprises and intense duels. In Group A, Australia, the defending champion seeking a fourth consecutive title, continued its flawless run with a ...
U16 Basketball: Lebanon Lets Victory Slip Away, Australia Bounces Back
Makram Haddad 01/09 17:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Bahrain Lebanon Asia Asia Cup Australia Basketball
The FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 is in full swing at the M Bank Arena in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. In Group A, Australia, two-time defending champions and heavy favorites for a historic four-peat, cruised through their first two games, crushing India (131-42) after already beating Bahrain. The Australian Crocs, led by an unstoppable Will Hamilton (22 ...
Basketball U16: Lebanon Controls India and Kicks Off Its Competition
Makram Haddad 31/08 15:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 opened this Sunday at the Buyant Ukhaa Sport Complex in Mongolia. In Group A, two nations made a strong statement from day one: Australia, reigning champion and three-time titleholder, and Lebanon, the Middle Eastern representative and recent winner of the WABA Qualifiers in Amman. The Australian Crocs demolished ...
Karting: Young Prodigy Oliver Allam Sets His Sights on Cyprus
Makram Haddad 25/08 15:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Karting Cyprus Oliver Allam
Young karting driver Oliver Allam (16) is about to experience a major turning point in his young career. The Lebanese driver will take part in his first international event at the famous Daytona track in Nicosia, Cyprus, from September 5 to 7, 2025. First Step on the International Stage This will be a big first for the talented driver, who has ...
Football: Lebanon Scores Big in Doha
Makram Haddad 25/08 11:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Football Lebanon Qatar Friendly
Facing a more experienced opponent, Lebanon fielded a team largely composed of local players and new faces. Without several expatriate players, as well as Gabriel Bitar, who was absent at the last minute, and Kassem Zein, who was injured in the jaw, Miodrag Radulović chose to put his trust in youth. The gamble paid off in the sixth minute. After ...
Football: Lebanon Tests Its Local Base Against the Asian Champion
Makram Haddad 24/08 12:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Deprived of their expatriate key players, who were kept by their clubs, Miodrag Radulović’s men will have to reinvent themselves against the reigning Asian champion. Outside the FIFA calendar, this meeting offers another chance for home-based players to shine, while also integrating fresh faces into the rotation. Several of them will even ...
Karate: Lebanon Back on the Mat, 6 Medals in Amman
Makram Haddad 22/08 12:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
After a long eclipse on the international scene, Lebanese karate made a thunderous return. At the Arab Championship held in Amman, the Lebanese team won six medals: three silver and three bronze, showcasing a clearly improved technical level. The Heroes of the Weekend Young Rital Darazi stood out by winning two silver medals, one in ...
Asia Cup: Lebanon Cracks, New Zealand into the Semifinals
Makram Haddad 15/08 02:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
At King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Lebanon started their quarterfinal on the right foot. A Blistering Start Right from the tip-off, the machine roared to life: Karim Zeinoun and Hayk Gyokchyan lit the fuse from three-point range, Youssef Khayat and Dedric Lawson outran the Kiwi defense on the fast break, and defensive pressure cut off New ...
Basketball: Sergio El-Darwich, the Masked Warrior Carrying Lebanon on His Shoulders
Makram Haddad 14/08 15:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
He had every reason to sit this one out. A broken nose in the opening seconds against Australia, throbbing pain, and yet… Sergio El-Darwich did not shy away from battle. “Anything for my team, anything for my national team,” he says in a breath. On Tuesday night, at the King Abdullah Sports City, the 29-year-old point guard ...
Asian Cup: Lebanon Defeats Japan and Advances to Quarterfinals
Makram Haddad 13/08 08:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Asia Cup Baketball Saudi Arabia Japan
With their backs against the wall, the reigning Asian vice-champions rose to the occasion. On Tuesday evening at King Abdullah Sports City, Miodrag Perisic’s men silenced “Akatsuki Japan” and imposed their will on both sides of the court. A Decisive Match, a Resounding Response Dedric Lawson recorded a double-double (24 points, 10 ...
Asian Cup: Lebanon Falls to Korea, Eyes Now on Japan
Makram Haddad 10/08 21:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In Jeddah on Sunday night, Lebanon ran into a Korean side in peak shooting form from beyond the arc. Yu Kisang, 24 years old and playing in his first Asian Cup, delivered his breakout performance: 28 points, including an impressive 8-of-12 from three-point range. The Barrage from the East Right from the first quarter, the Koreans piled on ...
Asian Cup: Arakji Out, Lebanon Without Its Leader
Makram Haddad 09/08 16:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
It’s now official: Wael Arakji, MVP of the last Asian Cup, will not take part in the 2025 edition in Jeddah. The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) refused to issue him the medical certificate required to step on the court. After a thorough examination, no exceptions were made, despite the hopes held by the player and the Lebanese ...
Asian Cup: Australia Too Strong, Lebanon Salvages the Essentials
Makram Haddad 09/08 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
You couldn’t afford to arrive late. From the very first possessions, Australia struck hard: 20–4 in just a few minutes, 31–14 at the end of the first quarter, five converted three-pointers, and suffocating defense. A Poor Start, Immediate Punishment Lebanon watched the storm roll by, groggy but still standing. Up against an ...
Football – Asian Cup Qualifiers: Lebanon Goes Back-to-Back Against Syria
Makram Haddad 08/08 16:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Two matches, two victories: Lebanon continues its perfect run in the qualifiers for the U20 Women’s Asian Cup, scheduled for 2026 in Thailand. After defeating Cambodia, the players of the national team earned a valuable win against Syria (2-1) on Friday in Yinchuan (China), as part of the second matchday of Group E. Sherine Hasno opened the ...
Athletico Sports Club Celebrates Its Champions and Golden Generation
Makram Haddad 07/08 14:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Athletico Sports Club Lebanon Lyon
In an atmosphere that was both festive and solemn, this multi-sport academy honored its various football teams during a ceremony held at Athletico Stadium in Mansourieh. An event marked by recognition, remembrance and legacy. Founded on September 15, 2006, the club is currently led by Robert Paoli (Honorary President) and René Matta (Executive ...
Asia Cup: Lebanon Kicks Off with a Hard-Fought Victory over Qatar
Makram Haddad 07/08 09:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
It nearly ended in a debacle. Long dominant, the Lebanese almost threw it all away, squandering a 15-point lead before narrowly pulling out a win against Qatar (84–80) on Wednesday night at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. A victory as precious as it was laborious, snatched in the final moments by one man: Karim Zeinoun. KZ, the Flash in ...
Basketball – Asia Cup: Everyone Behind Lebanon!
Makram Haddad 05/08 09:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
From August 5 to 17 in Jeddah, the Lebanese national team will try to move past recent tensions and misfortunes. Arakji is back, but might miss the first two games. Can El Darwich lead the team? And what is a promise worth if it’s forced, Jamaleddine? A Ruthless Format The stage is set. Sixteen nations, four groups, one coveted trophy: the ...
Ray Bassil: Thunderclap in the Sky of Lebanese Shooting
Makram Haddad 01/08 21:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On Friday, the news broke, confirmed by several sources close to the Lebanese Olympic Committee (LOC), who preferred to remain anonymous. “It’s a purely personal choice, everything was done by mutual agreement, without conflict,” said an LOC official. Behind the scenes, the process moved at breakneck speed: Ray Bassil submitted an official ...
Golf: American Podium for Lebanese Sensation Victoria Richani
Makram Haddad 30/07 19:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanese golf has found its jewel. Victoria Richani achieved a resounding feat by winning the bronze medal at the US Amateur Golf Championship (ages 15–18), held from July 24 to 26 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The event, recognized by the Junior Golf Scoreboard, the American Junior Golf Association, and the World Amateur Golf Ranking, brought ...
Batroun Rally: Roger Feghali on Top… Once Again
Makram Haddad 28/07 11:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The scene was set: scorching sun, burning asphalt, tight corners, and motorsport fans lining the roads of the Batroun district. For this debut edition, organized by the ATCL in partnership with the municipality, the show lived up to expectations… and Roger Feghali once again delivered a masterclass. Accompanied by his loyal co-driver Joseph ...
Basketball – Beirut Cup: Lebanon Defeats Egypt and Lifts the Trophy
Makram Haddad 28/07 09:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Zouk Mikaël vibrated until the end. In a sold-out Nouhad Nawfal arena, Lebanon dominated Egypt 87–74 to win the second edition of the Beirut Cup — a friendly tournament that has grown into something far more meaningful. Collective control, shooting accuracy, committed defense: Miodrag Perisic’s men did not falter. An Electric Final In a ...
Basketball – Beirut Cup: Lebanon in Control, Syria Struggling
Makram Haddad 26/07 12:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Three out of three for Lebanon! Gearing up for the Asia Cup in Jeddah, Miodrag Perisic’s squad keeps sending strong signals. After beating Jordan and then Iran, it was Syria’s turn to face Lebanon’s depth and efficiency. A clear victory, calmly secured in a packed Nouhad Nawfal Arena: 79–69 at the final buzzer, with an overall impression ...
LAU Rizk Hospital Revolutionizes Preventive Medicine in Lebanon
Makram Haddad 25/07 19:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The LAU Medical Center–Rizk Hospital has taken a major step forward in preventive medicine with the official launch, on Thursday, of its Executive Health Preventive Program. This visionary initiative, designed for executives and health-conscious individuals seeking to optimize their long-term well-being, embraces a proactive approach to ...
Basketball – Beirut Cup: Lebanese Firepower Blasts Through Iranian Defense
Makram Haddad 25/07 16:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
In front of a packed and fiery crowd at Nohad Nawfal Arena, Lebanon delivered a top-class performance, defeating Iran 105-89 on Thursday evening, during the third day of the Beirut Cup. This win gives Miodrag Perisic’s squad a second straight victory in this warm-up tournament organized by Global Active Sports under the patronage of the Lebanese ...