Makram Haddad, 15/05 10:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Basket-ball La Sagesse Riyadi WASL
The Naufal Stadium witnessed a double celebration. On Wednesday, the Yellows dominated Ittihad without their playmaker Wael Arakji, validating a perfect group stage. Immediately after, Sagesse soared past Astana, then—just for one match—became Riyadi’s biggest supporter. Thanks to the victory of the reigning champions against the ...
Hala Abdallah, 13/05 10:45 - Reading : less than a minute
FIBA WASL Riyadi Sagesse basketball sports
Over 20 years later, Al Riyadi and Sagesse fans filled the stands for a historic Beirut derby in the FIBA WASL Final 8, where Riyadi defeated its rival by 30 points.
Makram Haddad, 13/05 09:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Basket-ball Riyadi La Sagesse WASL Wael Arakji
The Beirut derby has shifted hands once again. It now leans decidedly toward Riyadi. On Monday night, the Yellows clearly got the upper hand over their historic rivals in a Nouhad Nawfal Stadium packed to the brim (101-71). A significant gap, a solid performance, and a clear message: the reigning champions are firmly intent on keeping their ...
Makram Haddad, 11/05 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon made a big statement at the opening of the FIBA WASL Final 8 on Saturday night, in a fiery Nouhad Naufal Arena. The two powerhouses of national basketball, Riyadi and La Sagesse, sent a clear message to Asia: Beirut is still the basketball capital. Ahead of Monday’s clash between the rivals, both the Yellow and the Green teams put ...
Makram Haddad, 09/05 18:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Basket-ball WASL Riyadi La Sagesse
The countdown has begun. On Saturday, the spotlight will shine on Zouk Mikaël, host of the Final 8 of the West Asia Super League (WASL), FIBA’s flagship competition in Asia. For the first time, Lebanon is hosting this major continental basketball event. And not just one, but two giants of the Lebanese championship will be aiming to shine at ...
Makram Haddad, 05/05 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Basket-ball Riyadi Azour Homenetmen Beirut Club
Lebanese women’s basketball is entering the thick of it! Time for the semi-finals, with four heavyweights ready to battle it out in razor-sharp series. Riyadi, Beirut Club, Homenetmen and Azour form a blazing square of aces, ready to do whatever it takes to seize the Grail. The Clash of the Titans On one side, Riyadi, the well-oiled machine ...
Makram Haddad, 25/04 17:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Basket-ball La Sagesse Riyadi Beirut Club
The favorites held their ground during the 13th round of the Lebanese basketball championship, though some struggled. While Beirut Club and Riyadi handled business at home, Sagesse trembled until the final moments against Hoops. Champville, on the other hand, got edged out at the buzzer by a gritty Antranik team in a Hitchcock-worthy ...
Jad Ramadan, 20/04 01:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The 2025 National Basketball Day kicks off in style at the iconic Nouhad Nawfal Stadium! The atmosphere is electric as fans from all over the country gather to celebrate the sport they love. Throughout the day, basketball stars representing every team in the Lebanese Basketball League come together for an unforgettable showcase of talent and ...
Makram Haddad, 19/04 00:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
FIBA Asia officials confirmed it on Friday: Lebanon will be the host of the most anticipated tournament of the West Asian season. Another showcase moment for Nouhad Naufal Stadium, already the sacred ground of the 2017 Asia Cup and recently the scene of Al Riyadi’s historic triumph as three-time West Zone champions. The Yellow team will put ...
Makram Haddad, 18/04 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The 12th round of the Lebanese First Division championship didn’t shake up the established order. On autopilot, defending champions Al Riyadi Beirut crushed modest Hrajel (110–78), while eternal rivals La Sagesse Beirut cruised past Club Central Jounieh its the court (93–66). Two dominant victories that reaffirm the supremacy of the ...
Hala Abdallah, 14/04 11:20 - Reading : less than a minute
FIBA WASL Lebanon La Sagesse Riyadi Basket-ball
Al Riyadi makes history with a WASL three-peat, becoming the first club to do it in the pan-regional competition. Both Al Riyadi and Sagesse now turn their focus to the Final 8 next month.
Makram Haddad, 14/04 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Two Lebanese clubs engaged in WASL-West Asia, two opposite dynamics. Al Riyadi once again imposed its supremacy by claiming a third consecutive title and a flawless group stage (8 wins, 0 losses). Sagesse ended its campaign with two home losses, against Tabiat on Saturday then Al Difaa Al Jawi on Sunday. Al Riyadi: The Three-Peat Victorious over ...