Lebanese sports

Behind the (Secret) Scenes of Lebanese Sports (11)

- Reports are circulating of a plan by some to nominate a northern activist for the presidency of the Lebanese Volleyball Federation in the elections to be held in a few months' time, but the chances of success are not high. - It seems that things are not going well between a major federation and a first division club after last season's major ...

Behind the (Secret) Scenes of Lebanese Sports (12)

- A discreet meeting was held in a restaurant on the Batroun coast to discuss the resignation of a member of the administrative committee of a major sports federation. Rumors are circulating that the resigning member may be reconsidering his decision. - A prominent referee is keeping a close eye on what is happening in a major federation, ...

Behind the (Secret) Scenes of Lebanese Sports (14)

- A member of Parliament from the North Metn region covered the cost of a dinner organized by a well-known volleyball club, amounting to USD 15,000, in the presence of political, economic and sporting figures. The former mayor, who had confirmed his presence along with 40 people, boycotted the event due to differences of opinion with the ...

From Saint-Moritz to Paris: The Tumultuous Journey of Lebanon to the Olympic Games

Saint-Moritz is undoubtedly a significant milestone for Lebanese sports, as it was in this small Swiss town that the Olympic adventure for athletes from the Land of Cedars began in 1948. It was at the Winter Games of 1948 in Saint-Moritz that the first Lebanese delegation, comprising two athletes, Ibrahim Geagea and Mounir Itani, embarked on ...

Behind the (Secret) Scenes of Lebanese Sports (17)

- The president of a well-known federation and his treasurer succeeded in removing the federation's general secretary from his post. They informed a president of an individual sports federation and a sports activist of their position. The activist was not satisfied with what he heard from the two officials. - A businessman from a large club in a ...

Lebanese Sports at a Standstill: Monday Meeting to Discuss the Future of Football

Lebanese sports are once again paralyzed by the escalating war, which has affected various sectors, including sports and administration. A recent decision by the outgoing Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Georges Kallas, urged federations, clubs, and associations to postpone their elections due to the current situation. Lebanese sports have faced ...