Asia Cup

Asian Cup: Lebanon Defeats Japan and Advances to Quarterfinals

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 ...

Asia Cup: Lebanon Kicks Off with a Hard-Fought Victory over Qatar

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!

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 ...

Basketball: Lebanon Unveils Its Squad for the 2025 Asia Cup

On Tuesday evening, the Lebanese Basketball Federation officially announced the list of 12 players selected to represent Lebanon at the 2025 Asia Cup, which will take place in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) starting on August 5. Coach Miodrag Perisic opted for a mix of experience and youth, with the eagerly awaited return of Wael Arakji and the inclusion ...

Lebanon's Road to Asia Starts Now

Lebanon finishes the Beirut International Cup undefeated, beating Egypt in the final game! This friendly tournament was more than just preparation – it was a real test of rotations, team chemistry and readiness ahead of the FIBA Asia Cup this August in Saudi Arabia.

Asia Cup – Basketball: Lebanon Falls with Honor Against the Philippines

They believed until the very end. In Shenzhen on Wednesday, the Lebanese women’s basketball team gave its all against the Philippines, falling just short (73-70) in a nail-biting contest that wrapped up Group B play at the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2025. A painful defeat, as the upset came down to a single free throw or rebound. And yet, despite ...

Basketball: Lebanon Weathers the Australian Storm and Turns to the Philippines

Against an Australian side in full steamroller mode, the challenge proved too steep. On Monday night at the Shenzhen Sports Center, Lebanon suffered a heavy defeat (113–34) at the hands of one of the tournament’s top contenders. It was a crushing, unequivocal loss – but not a shameful one. In Division A, the journey is also about learning… ...

Asian Cup: Lebanon Held by Yemen but Stays on Top

Scorching Heat On the sweltering pitch of Jaber Al-Ahmad Stadium in Kuwait City, Lebanon and Yemen battled to a tense 0-0 draw—more about grit than flair. Backed by a strong Lebanese crowd, Miodrag Radulović’s men struggled to find the breakthrough despite a promising start. As early as the 9th minute, striker Sami Merhej, given a starting ...

Basketball – BCL Asia: Riyadi in Control, Arakji at the Wheel

Already qualified, Al Riyadi didn’t take its foot off the gas against Taiwan’s Taoyuan Pauian. Led by a red-hot Wael Arakji (33 points), the reigning Asian champions delivered another offensive masterclass in Dubai (99-82), wrapping up the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 group stage with a perfect record. The Yellow squad heads to the ...

2027 Asian Cup: Lebanon Put to the Test by Yemen

It all comes down to this. On Tuesday at 8:30 PM (Beirut time), the Lebanese national team takes on Yemen at Jaber al-Ahmad Stadium in Kuwait City, in what is arguably the most important match of this third qualifying round for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. At stake: first place in Group B, which means a direct ticket to Saudi Arabia. Lebanon kicked ...