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Akram Halabi Re-Elected: A New Impetus for Lebanese Basketball

Makram Haddad, 22/12 20:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In a context where stability is crucial for the development of sports in Lebanon, Akram Halabi was reelected on Sunday as president of the Lebanese Basketball Federation for a third four-year term. The election was marked by record club participation and unanimous confidence in his list, elected by acclamation during the general assembly held at ...

Basketball: Wael Arakji, an Interlude in Dubai Before Returning to Lebanon

This is Beirut, 09/12 16:24 - Reading : less than a minute

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Lebanese basketball star Wael Arakji is about to embark on a new phase in his career by joining Dubai BC on a temporary basis. The transfer, scheduled for the end of January, is part of the point guard's participation in the UAE National League, which will conclude in March. Following this experience, Arakji will return to Lebanon to bolster the ...

Basketball: The Lebanese Federation Unveils a Promising Season for 2025

Roudi Abou Nader, 29/11 20:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Basketball Federation gathered on Friday at its main headquarters to announce the key details of the upcoming season, marking an important step after the recent break. Men's league: adjustments for a competitive season The Federation confirmed that the Men’s First Division League will start on February 1, 2025. The competition ...

Athletes in Times of Crisis - Bryan Mansour: 'My Goal Is to Become the Best in Lebanon'

Pierre Daccache, 26/11 11:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon War Basketball

How are you experiencing this period of war, and what impact does it have on your daily life as an athlete? This period has been a real challenge for me, as basketball is a passion and an integral part of my life. Seeing the season interrupted was a shock, but I tried to maintain a positive attitude and focus on the aspects I could control. I ...

Death of Mohamed Bakri, Former Lebanese Basketball Star

This is Beirut, 18/11 15:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Lebanese Basketball Federation mourns the passing of former national team star and al-Riyadi Club legend, Mohamed Bakri. Known for his exceptional skills and sharp shooting, Bakri shone in the 1970s and 1980s, becoming one of Lebanon and the Middle East’s basketball icons. He represented Lebanon in multiple tournaments, including the 1979 ...

Lebanon Prepares for Asian Basketball Qualifiers in Dubai

This is Beirut, 08/11 14:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon's men's national basketball team delegation left Beirut on Friday morning for Dubai (United Arab Emirates) for a training camp in preparation for games against the UAE on November 22 and Syria on November 25, as part of the “second window” of Asian Cup qualifiers, the finals of which will be hosted by Saudi Arabia next year. List of ...

Basketball - Lebanon: Hope Interrupted by War

16/10 17:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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As basketball fans in Lebanon were eagerly anticipating an extraordinary season, the war abruptly shattered this momentum, leaving deep scars on the sport. The Lebanese basketball championship, once flourishing, was hit hard by the conflict, drastically altering the trajectory of what should have been a historic season. Before the conflict began, ...

Basketball – Asian Qualifiers: Cedars Imperial Against Bahrain

Abbass Attara, 27/02 11:21 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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With a strong, aggressive tempo and a defense as stoic as the roots of a cedar tree, Lebanon outclassed the Kingdom of Bahrain (94-63) in an electric atmosphere at the Nouhad Nawfal Sports Complex gymnasium (Zouk Mikael) in the second round of qualifying for the 2025 Asian Cup. The match kicked off with an intense physical rhythm from both sides ...

Celtics, Mavs Stretch Win Streaks, Triple-Double Milestone for Jokic

This Is Beirut, 24/02 15:12 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks picked up where they left off when the NBA resumed following the All-Star break on Thursday as both notched their seventh straight NBA victories. Luka Doncic scored 41 points with nine rebounds and 11 assists and Kyrie Irving added 29 points for the Mavs in a 123-113 home victory over the Phoenix ...

Basketball-Asian Qualifiers: Lebanon Defeats Syria in Damascus

Makram Haddad, 23/02 20:59 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Lebanese basketball team beat its Syrian counterpart (87-78) when the two teams met in Damascus on Friday as part of the 2025 Asian Cup qualifiers. There was no suspense (except in the last quarter) at Damascus' al-Fayhaa stadium. Lebanon's impressive team easily beat Syria 87-78 on Friday in their first qualifier for the 2025 Asian Cup, ...

Basketball: Lebanon's Selection for the Asian Qualifiers

This Is Beirut, 22/02 19:08 - Reading : less than a minute

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Discover the official list of the 12 players who will face Syria and the Kingdom of Bahrain: Wael Arakji, Omar Jamal Eddine, Ali Mezher, Jad Khalil, Amir Saoud (C), Sergio el-Darwich, Mark Khoueiry, Hayk Gyokchyan, Gerard Hadidian, Jean Luc Makhlouf, Karim Rtail and Norvel Pelle. Lebanon prepares to face Syria on Friday, February 23 in Damascus, ...

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