Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati hosted the champions of Al Riyadi and Hekmeh in a celebratory meeting at the Grand Serail, praising the clubs for elevating Lebanon’s image through basketball and stressing that sportsmanship and unity matter more than the final score.
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Thirty Cars Set for Spring Rally Across Keserwan and Jbeil
The Lebanese Automobile and Touring Club has confirmed 30 entries for the opening round of the 2024 Lebanese Rally Championship, the Spring Rally in Keserwan and Jbeil, featuring six special stages and a strong mix of veteran and emerging drivers, including several women competitors.
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Beirut Marathon Association Extends Global Footprint in Boston and London
The Beirut Marathon Association continued its international outreach as race director Irabi Nael took part in the Boston and London Marathons, combining racing, volunteering, and technical exchanges to help enhance the organisation of the Beirut Marathon.
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Australia Rout Lebanon 5–0 in World Cup and Asian Cup Joint Qualifier
Playing a ?home? match in Canberra due to the lack of a FIFA-standard stadium in Lebanon, the Cedars fell 5?0 to Australia in Group 9 of the joint 2026 World Cup and 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, underlining the gap they must close to compete with Asia?s elite.
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Lebanon Fall 0–2 to Australia in Parramatta to Open Crucial Qualifying Window
Lebanon began its March qualifying window with a 0?2 defeat to Australia at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta, conceding early in each half in Group 9 of the joint 2026 World Cup and 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.
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Lebanese Prodigy Matteo El Beyrouthi Wins Four Medals at UAE International Gymnastics Championship
Eleven-year-old Lebanese gymnast Matteo El Beyrouthi shone at the 2024 International Gymnastics Championship in the UAE, winning two golds and two bronzes across six events at Level Four and finishing second overall in his age category.
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Lebanon Cruise Past Palestine in Beirut International Cup Warm-Up Tournament
Lebanon?s men?s national basketball team defeated Palestine 84?55 at Ghazir Sports Club Hall, claiming a second win in the Beirut International Cup quadrangular tournament and building momentum for the first window of Asian continental qualifiers.
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Davis Cup: Japan Defeat Lebanon 3–1 to Stay in World Group I
Japan overcame Lebanon 3?1 in their Davis Cup tie at Smash Sporting Club in Cairo, securing their place in World Group I while Lebanon drop to World Group II after the decisive second day.
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Al Riyadi Beirut Reach 33rd Dubai International Basketball Tournament Final Unbeaten
Al Riyadi Beirut secured a place in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Tournament final with an 83?73 win over Libya?s Al Ahli Tripoli at Al Nasr Club, maintaining a perfect record heading into the title game.
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Lebanon’s U14 Boys Win First West Asia Youth Basketball Championship
Lebanon?s under-14 boys? national team has won the inaugural West Asia Youth Basketball Championship, topping a regional field on home soil and offering a bright sign for the future of Lebanese basketball.