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Four Medals for Lebanon at the Arab Triathlon Championships

par This Is Beirut, 08/03 12:14 - Reading : less than a minute

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Lebanon took one gold and three silver medals at the Arab Troiahlon Championships held in Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt). Samir Ghattais took first place in the U19 age category (sprint triathlon) and second place in the aquathlon for the same age category. For his part, Omar Zaatiti won a silver medal in the duathlon (elite race), and Adam Ghattais ...

Rugby Federation Chooses Women Over Men to Represent Lebanon

par Hala Abdallah, 08/03 13:18 - Reading : less than a minute

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Despite the challenges of a less popular and underfunded rugby scene, Lebanon's women's rugby players seized the recognition they deserve from the federation this year, earning the chance to proudly represent Lebanon abroad. More tournaments await these resilient athletes, proving that determination knows no limits and no gender.

Is the West Bank Israel’s Third Front?

par Ali A. Hamadé, 17/03 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Since October 7, global attention has been largely focused on the Israeli war’s dual fronts: Gaza and Southern Lebanon. However, amidst this multifaceted war, a third, less spectacular yet equally crucial front has emerged: The West Bank where there are no massive bombings or missile salvo, but rather a theater of operations for Israeli ...

World Cup Qualifiers 2026: Lebanon Loses First Match to Australia in Sydney

par Pierre Daccache, 21/03 17:26 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Lebanese national football team suffered its first defeat in the joint Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2027 AFC Asian Cup against host team Australia, with a score of 0-2. The match took place at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta, west of Sydney, as part of the third day of Group Nine. An Unsurprising Starting 11 For this ...

Beirut International Table Tennis Tournament Comes to an End

par This Is Beirut, 22/03 15:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The first international table tennis tournament for men and women, organized by the Lebanese Table Tennis Federation under the supervision of the International Federation, concluded on the tables of Al-Kawthar High School in Beirut. The closing ceremony was attended by the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee for Youth and Sports, MP Simon Abi ...

Lebanon: At the Heart of Football (1/3)

par Abbass Attara, Pierre Daccache, 22/03 18:47 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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We all have someone in our circle who is passionate about football. This sphere of activity acts like a truncated icosahedron, eliciting intense emotions in everyone. The beauty of this sport, while not the most sublime that has ever existed, has nevertheless managed to end conflicts, unite peoples, and evoke emotions that captivate more than four ...

The Intelligent Recap: This Week's AI News Report

par Alissar Boulos, 22/03 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Good evening, and welcome to The Intelligent Recap. It is Friday, March 22nd, and the 168th day of the war in Gaza. In tonight’s edition: the security situation at Lebanon’s southern border, the quintet’s presidential efforts, and Mina’s Zambo carnival. In international news: the ramifications of the situation in Gaza, the EU summit, ...

Lebanon: At the Heart of Football (2/3)

par Abbass Attara, Pierre Daccache, 23/03 16:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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In the middle of an interesting momentum at the heart of football, we are diving into a deeper dynamic. After addressing infrastructure and biased investments, it is the primary stakeholders’ turn to provide their perspective on the circular state of popular sports. To truly understand football at its core, it is paramount to be close to the ...

Basketball: Beirut SC to Boost Morale, al-Riyadi Beirut to Reaffirm First Place

par Roudi Abou Nader, 23/03 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanese basketball fans are eagerly anticipating the pinnacle match of the 17th day of the Lebanese championship, as Beirut SC hosts al-Riyadi Beirut at home. The status of both teams in the league This match holds significant moral importance for Coach Joe Ghattas team (Beirut SC), following two consecutive defeats and concerns regarding the ...

Lebanon: At the Heart of Football (3/3)

par Abbass Attara, Pierre Daccache, 24/03 16:16 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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We close this series in the local football arena on a decidedly optimistic note. Despite the vicissitudes of corruption, embezzlement, sectarian bias and the glaring lack of infrastructure for generations to come, there is still a glimmer of hope for the future of the beautiful game. Political Remedies Fortunately, there are still some ...

Lebanon Suffers Heavy Defeat Against Australia

par Pierre Daccache, 26/03 15:16 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Lebanese national football team suffered another crushing defeat at the hands of Australia on Tuesday, losing 5-0 at GIO Stadium in Canberra, Australia's capital, in front of a capacity crowd of 25,023 Lebanese and Australian fans. It should be noted that this match should have been played in Lebanon and not in Australia. However, due ...

Behind The (Secret) Scenes of Lebanese Sports (15)

par This Is Beirut, 03/04 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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- A well-known minister put forward the name of the president of a coastal club in the Byblos District to sit on a committee in charge of sports, but it seems that said candidate was not enthusiastic about the position for several reasons. He was therefore quick to thank the Minister for suggesting his name. - Leading figures in Lebanese sport ...

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