Futsal: Lebanon Falls to Vietnam but Secures Qualification
Makram Haddad 24/09 19:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Match The Lebanese plan collapsed in 11 minutes. Under suffocating high pressure, Vietnam struck through Nguyen Da Hai (9’) with a powerful shot from outside the “D,” then doubled the score right after through Nguyen Thanh Phat. Still at a high tempo, To Minh Quang scored the third (11’) at the back post on an assist from Vo Ngoc ...
Rayo Vallecano: A Madrid Spark for Lebanese Karim Jaafar
Makram Haddad 24/09 18:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Rayo Vallecano Karim Jaafar Lebanon
A Deal That Changes Scale Captain of the youth categories at al-Safa and product of the Tawfir Project, Karim Jaafar takes a major step: joining Rayo's Juvenil squad means entering a championship where competition wears down even the toughest players and where every minute counts to go pro. This transfer is nothing like a throw of the dice; it ...
Futsal – 2026 Qualifiers: Lebanon Held by Hong Kong
Makram Haddad 22/09 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Solid from the start, Rabih Abou Chaaya’s men immediately took control of the game. The reward came in the 15th minute: Mustafa Rhyem leapt to open the scoring, finishing a well-worked sequence and sending the Lebanese bench into celebration. After the break, Hong Kong equalized during their best spell, taking advantage of a lapse from the ...
Football: The Lebanese Championship Kicks Off Its 66th Edition at Full Speed
Makram Haddad 22/09 10:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The highly anticipated clash delivered on its promise. In front of a strong crowd at Tripoli’s Rachid Karamé Stadium, Nejmeh came out on top against their eternal rivals, titleholders Ansar, winning 2-1. Ali Fadl quickly opened the scoring for the Manara side (12’), but Hicham Khalafallah equalized for the Greens just before halftime (39’) ...
Football: The Lebanese Championship Kicks Off Again
Makram Haddad 19/09 11:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Al-Ansar, the title holder and record holder with 15 championships, approaches the competition as the natural favorite. But its rivals are numerous. Nejmeh, who strengthened its squad thanks to investments from its new executive president Rami Bitar, arriving from Safa, presents itself as a serious contender. The Manara club enjoyed a flashy ...
Biathlon: Four Silver Medals for Lebanon in the Balkans
Makram Haddad 15/09 16:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Biathlon Jeanne d’Arc Tawk Paul Keyrouz
In Serbia, the young Lebanese biathlon team made a remarkable breakthrough at the Balkan Championship, winning four silver medals in both the men’s and women’s events. This result marks a real turning point for a discipline launched in the country barely two years ago. Lebanon leaves Serbia with solid achievements in the bag. Paul Keyrouz ...
Davis Cup: Lebanon Outclasses Barbados and Targets World Group I
Makram Haddad 13/09 16:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Tennis Coupe Davis ATP lebanon
On the clay courts of the Palm Hills Sports Club, Lebanon turned its clear Friday lead into a resounding victory on the second day. The doubles match, entrusted to Hassan Ibrahim and Fadi Bidan, perfectly set the tone for the day: a straight-sets victory (6-2, 6-3) against Haydn Lewis and Darian King, which sealed qualification (3-0). For ...
Davis Cup: Lebanon Takes a 2-0 Lead over Barbados
Makram Haddad 12/09 18:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Tennis Davis cup Lebanon Barbados Benjamin Hassan Hadi Habib
On the clay courts of the Palm Hills Sports Club, Lebanon got off to the perfect start in its duel with Barbados. Hassan Fights Hard, Habib Dominates In the opening singles match, Benjamin Hassan (world No. 196) had to dig deep to overcome Barbados’ Darian King (No. 2114). In a tense, topsy-turvy contest, the Lebanese player eventually ...
Davis Cup: Lebanon Kicks Off Its Campaign Against Barbados in Cairo
Makram Haddad 12/09 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The stage is set: Friday at 12:30 PM (Beirut time), on the clay courts of Palm Hills Sports Club in Cairo, Lebanon will begin its showdown with Barbados. On the schedule for this opening day are two singles matches: Benjamin Hassan (ranked 196) will open against Darian King (ranked 2114), before Hadi Habib (171) faces Kaipo Marshall, an unranked ...
Football: Lebanon Joins Asia's Elite
Makram Haddad 10/09 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Saudi Arabia Lebanon Football Asia cup U23
In the sweltering heat of the Thai capital, Lebanon gave a masterclass in efficiency and control. Facing a tenacious Mongolian side, Michel Sfeir's players held their nerve and quickly took control of the match at Thammasat Stadium. In the 8th minute, Danny Istambouli opened the scoring with an unstoppable cross-shot. Just before halftime (45+1), ...
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 ...