Lebanon’s delegation is taking part in the first Asian Youth Athletics Championships with a squad of 8 athletes and officials, in addition to Roland Saade, president of the federation, who is attending by special invitation from HE Dahlan Al Hamad.
Also joining the Lebanese delegation is Jean Claude Faisal, who lives in Qatar, to compete in the shot put.
The Lebanese delegation includes head of delegation Elie Saade, and the female athletes Sarah Jo Kortbawi, 800m, and Lea Obeid: 100m-200m.
And the male athletes: Jad Khoury: 100m and 200m, Peter Khoury: 800m, Ahmad Shour: 800m, George Ghafari: high jump, Jean Claude Faisal: shot put.
Roland Saade, president of the Lebanese federation, stressed the strong relations between the Qatari and Lebanese federations, stressing that Lebanon was keen to take part in this championship to gain more experience alongside the continent’s athletes in this age category.
He added: We wish the State of Qatar and the Qatar federation success in organising an outstanding championship, and I believe Qatar is indeed capable of that, given all the resources at its disposal.
He continued: This championship is a wonderful idea because it supports the discovery of talented young athletes for the future.
