Hoops

Badminton: ‘Sport for Peace’ on the Courts of Hoops

They came in waves, from 33 villages scarred by conflict. Against the backdrop of war, they brought smiles. Against the sound of bombs, they sent shuttlecocks flying. A few days ago, the courts of Hoops Club opened their arms to hope, welcoming 150 children displaced or affected by the latest war in southern Lebanon. The event, organized by the ...

Basketball: Hoops Upsets Beirut Club and Ends Their Unbeaten Run

It had to happen one day. After 11 consecutive wins, Beirut Club finally fell. And it was Hoops’ young squad who pulled off the feat, handing the men of Jad al-Hajj their first loss of the season (94-88 OT), during an electric clash in the 12th round of the Lebanese first division basketball championship. The clash, held in the overheated den of ...