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JSI: Lynn El-Hajj Wins Bronze in the 100m Breaststroke as Lebanon Launches Its Campaign

Makram Haddad, 14:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Around El-Hajj, the head of mission Sami Kablawi, administrator Wissam Cherri, and coach François Ghattas are orchestrating a steady rise in form without deviating from the training plan: arm speed, final underwater phase, wall transitions. The goal is clear: convert the momentum from Paris into sustainable time benchmarks and capitalize in ...

ATCL Aquathlon: Ouzalay Leads, Arabghian Right on Target

Makram Haddad, 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Setting and Organization Under the supervision of the Lebanese Triathlon Federation and in cooperation with the municipalities of Jounieh, Ghazir, and Tabarja, ATCL delivered clean, well-coordinated logistics, secured by law enforcement, Civil Defense, and the Lebanese Red Cross. The event featured a ceremonial send-off at the club, clear swim ...

Marathon: Ehrabi Nael, the Fourth Lebanese to Join the Six Majors Club

Makram Haddad, 05/11 12:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The finish line in Central Park carried a sense of accomplishment. With his 3:29:20 performance in New York, Nael—the Beirut Marathon’s race director—sealed his sixth Major: Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York—six temples of road running where marathon legends are made. He now joins the very select circle of Lebanese ...

Khoury Speaks Out on Central’s Sudden Changes

Hala Abdallah, 28/10 14:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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In his first interview since joining Central, Sabah Khoury speaks out on the club’s sudden shake-ups and the pressure on Jihad El Khatib. Local or international coaches? Who’s really better for Lebanese basketball? Watch the full episode of This is Sports on our website via the link in bio.

Lebanon’s Women’s Volleyball Team Dominates West Asia — But at What Cost?

Hala Abdallah, 21/10 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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No pay. No training camps. Still, they dominated West Asia. Lebanon’s national team players Mira Adra and Lynn Zoauk speak out about the reality of women’s volleyball in Lebanon. It’s time everyone listened. Watch the full episode of This is Sports on This is Beirut.

Akl & Bou Abboud: Can Antonine Still Make the Final Four?

Hala Abdallah, 14/10 15:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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Antonine’s head coach, Ralph Akl, and player Patrick Bou Abboud speak out for the first time: What really happened at the Arab Championship? How is the club responding to recent losses? And were Lebanese teams treated unfairly abroad? They answer it all in this week’s episode of This is Sports. Watch now via the link in bio.

Semaan Douaihy Joins the World Futsal Board

Makram Haddad, 09/10 11:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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A global whistle for a local builder. FIFA has officially appointed Semaan Douaihy to its Futsal Committee for the 2025-2029 term. A backseat position? No. Rather, it is a technical box from which the direction, formats, regulations, development, and roadmap of a rapidly growing discipline are decided. For Lebanon, it is a flag planted in the ...

Abi Nasr: The Real Story Behind Jihad El Khatib’s Transfer

Hala Abdallah, 07/10 17:24 - Reading : less than a minute

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The story behind Jihad El Khatib’s shocking transfer, told by Central’s Vice President Nicolas Abi Nasr in this week’s episode of This is Sports. Watch the full interview via the link in bio.

Why Antranik? Alaa and Gabriel Speak Out

Hala Abdallah, 29/09 16:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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In their first appearance since joining Antranik, Alaa Sabbagh and Gabriel Salibi share their unfiltered take on the league’s new format. Why did they pick Antranik? And what surprises is the club hiding? Watch Episode 16 of This is Sports now on This is Beirut’s website and YouTube channel.

Golf – Karim Salaam and Ali Zaatari Lift the Summer Cup Doubles Trophy

Makram Haddad, 29/09 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Fifty days of swings, precision, and nerves of steel came to a close at the Beirut Golf Club with the Summer Doubles Golf Cup. Karim Salaam, president of both the Lebanese Federation and the club, teamed up with steering committee member Ali Zaatari to claim the title. A Selective Course No fewer than 60 golfers, divided into 30 teams of all ...

Badminton - Lebanese Interclub Championship: 1875 and Mont La Salle Top the Bill

Makram Haddad, 25/09 10:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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An electric atmosphere, fiery shuttlecocks, and tense matches: the premier club competition took center stage at the USJ Mansourieh courts, with nail-biting finals and teams playing in perfect harmony. More than fifteen teams went head to head on the courts of Club 1875 – Saint Joseph University, in a well-oiled organization led by tournament ...

From Player to Coach? Miguel Martinez Talks Arab Championship, Career Shift

This is Beirut, 23/09 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Antonine’s Miguel Martinez dives into Arab Basketball Clubs Championship goals, Elie Chamoun’s comeback and his plans for a career shift – all in this episode of This is Sports. Watch now on This is Beirut’s website and YouTube channel.

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