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Tennis - U14: Maria Hachache, Princess of Dubai

At just 13 years old, Lebanese prodigy Maria Hachache won the Dubai International U14 Tournament, held at the American Academy in Dubai under the auspices of the Asian Confederation. Seeded No. 2, the Notre-Dame de Jamhour student played a solid tournament from start to finish, adding another title to her already impressive track record. With a ...

Taekwondo – Mont La Salle, Lebanese Champion... For the 35th Consecutive Time

Dynasty, consistency, and a winning culture: Mont La Salle has racked up a 35th consecutive title in both the men's and women's competitions. Lebanese taekwondo continues to speak the dialect of Ain Saadé. Mont La Salle did not falter. In a tough championship, the Ain Saadé club secured two new national titles and extended a unique streak: ...

Golf: Salim Ali Salaam Cup a Resounding Success

Record participation, a doubles format and suspense right up to the 18th hole: on the greens of Jnah, the 56th Salim Ali Salaam Cup lived up to all expectations, with 86 players taking part. Organized by the Beirut Golf Club, the 2025 edition was played in doubles (18 holes) over a compact day lasting around eight hours. With a cosmopolitan ...

Football: Al-Ansar Dominates the Season and Wins Its 15th Title

Buoyed by their fans and an experienced squad, Al-Ansar did not falter. The first goal came in the 40th minute, scored by Algerian Hicham Khalfallah, who was well served by an inspired backheel from Palestinian Mohammad Habbous. In the second half, captain Hassan Maatouk sealed the match with a powerful strike (61') after receiving a brilliant ...

Football – Lebanon: Al-Ansar Stumbles, Nejmeh and Al-Ahed Take Advantage

Al-Ansar, halted in its stride, drops its first points of the season against a resilient Safa. Behind them, Nejmeh and al-Ahed seize the opportunity to close the gap, while Tadamon Tyr delivers an attacking spectacle. A look back at a thrilling 10th matchday. Al-Ansar Slowed Down, Title Race Reignited Everything had started well for the leader. ...

Ralph Aaraj, Master of Clay Targets in the Lebanese Trap Championship

The Safra Shooting and Hunting Club hosted the fifth stage of the prestigious Lebanese Trap Championship in the Olympic Trap category, Category “A.” Organized by the Lebanese Shooting and Hunting Federation, the event gathered Lebanon's best shooters, delivering an intense and thrilling spectacle for shooting enthusiasts. Thirteen competitors ...

Veterans in Action: Ephrem and Ahmad Dominate the Lebanese Fencing Championship

The Mont-La-Salle Sports Palace (Ain Saade) hosted the Lebanese Veterans Fencing Championship, a landmark event that beautifully concluded the 2024 season of the sport. Organized by the Lebanese Fencing Federation, the competition brought together the country's top veteran fencers, representing clubs affiliated with the federation. With high-level ...

Lebanon Shines at 43rd Arab Golf Championship

Lebanese golf confirms its rise on the Arab scene with an outstanding performance at the 43rd edition of the Arab Golf Championship, held in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. The Lebanese delegation won two silver medals in this regional competition, which brought together the best Arab teams. In the veterans' team category, Lebanon took second place ...

TIB Special: Lebanon's Champions Defy Odds

In this interview, Youssef Tanios, Gold Medalist in the IFMA International Open Cup 2023, and Rana Baz, Silver Medalist in the World MMA Championship, share their inspiring journeys and struggles in the realm of Lebanese combat sports.

Basketball: West Asia Under-14 Championship to Be Hosted By Lebanon

In an unprecedented move in the Middle East and Lebanon, the Lebanese Basketball Federation, under the supervision of the West Asia Basketball Federation, will be hosting the West Asia Male and Female Under-14 Championship from December 6 to 9 at the "President Michel Sleiman Sports City" in Jbeil. Lebanon, Iraq and Syria, will participate in the ...