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Lebanon women's national basketball team

For the men's team, see Lebanon national basketball team.

The Lebanon women's national basketball team represents Lebanon in international women's basketball tournaments and is governed by the Lebanese Basketball Federation.[2]

Lebanon
FIBA ranking49 Increase 2 (26 August 2024)[1]
Joined FIBA1947
FIBA zoneFIBA Asia
National federationFLB
CoachGeorges Geagea
Nickname(s)The Cedars
Asia Cup
Appearances6
Medal record
Arab Women's Basketball Championship
Gold medal – first place 2003 Jordan
Silver medal – second place 2000 Algeria
Bronze medal – third place 1997 Lebanon
Bronze medal – third place 1983 Jordan
Pan Arab Games
Gold medal – first place 2011 Qatar
Gold medal – first place 2004 Algeria

History

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Early achievements (1980s-2000s)

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The Lebanon women's national basketball team emerged on the regional scene in the late 20th century. They secured two third-place finishes at the Arab Women's Basketball Championship in 1983 and 1997.[3] The team's success continued with a silver medal at the 2000 Arab Women's Basketball Championship.[3] Building on this momentum, they achieved the championship title at the 2003 Arab Women's Basketball Championship.[3] The following year, they claimed the gold medal at the 2004 Pan Arab Games.[4] Further solidifying their regional presence, the team secured another gold medal at the 2011 Pan-Arab Games.[5][6]

2009–2014: Promotion to division A of FIBA Asia and the FIBA ban

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On the global stage, their achievements included a promotion to Division A of the FIBA Women's Asia Cup after finishing as runners-up in Division B at the 2009 FIBA Asia Championship for Women.[7] In the Division A of the 2011 FIBA Asia Championship for Women, they displayed strong performance, finishing in 5th place.[8] However, internal disputes within the national federation led to a four-year FIBA suspension in 2013.[9] This suspension prevented their participation in the Division A of the 2013 FIBA Asia Championship for Women, resulting in their return to Division B after the ban was lifted in 2014.[10]

2020–present: Promotion back to division A of FIBA Asia

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After a prolonged period, the team regained their place in Division A by winning the 2021 FIBA Women's Asia Cup Division B.[11][12] Carrying the momentum forward, they secured their Division A status in the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup by defeating Chinese Taipei with a final score of 75–73, ensuring their participation in the top tier for the upcoming 2025 FIBA Women's Asia Cup.[13] Their 7th place finish in the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup secured Lebanon's participation in the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Pre-Qualifying Tournament.[14] Lebanon did not advance in the Pre-Qualification after losing all three of their group phase games.[15]

Tournament records

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FIBA World Cup

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FIBA Women's World Cup Qualification
Year Position Pld W L Squad Pld W L
1953 to 1998 did not enter did not enter
  2002 did not qualify FIBA Women's Asia Cup
served as qualifiers
  2006 did not enter did not enter
  2010 did not qualify FIBA Women's Asia Cup
served as qualifiers
  2014 suspended suspended
  2018 did not qualify FIBA Women's Asia Cup
served as qualifiers
  2022 did not qualify did not qualify
  2026 to be determined 3 0 3
Total 0/20 0 0 0 3 0 3

Asia Championship

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FIBA Women's Asia Cup Records
Year Division A Division B
Position Pld W L Position Pld W L
  2001 13th level II 8th 4 1 3
  2004 did not participate did not participate
  2005
  2007
  2009 8th level II 2nd 6 5 1
  2011 5th 6 2 4 Division A
  2013 suspended suspended
  2015 did not participate did not participate
  2017 11th level II 3rd 6 4 2
  2019 did not participate did not participate
  2021 9th level II 1st 4 4 0
  2023 7th 4 1 3 Division A
  2025 Qualified
Total 10 3 7 20 14 6

Squad

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Current roster

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Roster for the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup.

2023 Lebanon women's national basketball team roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Age – Date of birth Height Club Ctr.
C 1 Zena Elias 23 – (2000-02-05)5 February 2000 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) South Alabama Jaguars  
C 6 Chirine El Charif 38 – (1984-10-06)6 October 1984 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Al Riyadi  
C 7 Narine Gyokchian 29 – (1993-07-22)22 July 1993 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) BC Hatis  
PF 8 Daniella Fayad 25 – (1997-09-04)4 September 1997 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Al Riyadi  
SF 9 Layla Fares 34 – (1989-03-12)12 March 1989 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Beirut Club  
PG 10 Rana El-Husseini 22 – (2001-04-17)17 April 2001 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) Buffalo Bulls  
PG 11 Rebecca Akl (C) 30 – (1992-10-18)18 October 1992 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Beirut Club  
PG 13 Miramar Mokdad 35 – (1987-12-24)24 December 1987 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Beirut Club  
SF 14 Trinity Baptiste 25 – (1998-06-15)15 June 1998 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Plateros de Fresnillo  
SG 23 Nathalie Sevaijan 35 – (1988-02-02)2 February 1988 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Beirut Club  
G 24 Amar Mansour 18 – (2004-11-07)7 November 2004 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) Hoops Club  
PF 33 Aida Bakhos 37 – (1986-03-21)21 March 1986 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Al-Ahli  
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Club – describes last
    club before the tournament
  • Age – describes age
    on 26 June 2023

Past rosters

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2021 FIBA Women's Asia Cup[17]
Name Role
Meghry Toros SG
Chirine El Charif C
Narine Gyokchian C
Daniella Fayad PF
Layla Fares SF
Rebecca Akl (Capt) PG
Miramar Mokdad PG
Brittany Janelle Denson C
Yasha Zeinoun SG
Lama Moukaddem SG
Amar Mansour PG
Aida Bakhos PF
Georges Geagea Head Coach
Ziad Al Natour Assistant Coach
2017 FIBA Women's Asia Cup[18]
Name Role
Farah El Harake PG
Lama Moukaddem G
Chirine El Charif PF
Narine Gyokchian PF
Layla Fares G
Rebecca Akl G
Karen Chammas G
Miramar Mokdad G
Nancy Maalouf PF
Nour Schoucair G
Aida Bakhos G
Tigran Gyokchyan Head Coach
Marwan Diab Assistant Coach
Nelly Nassar Assistant Coach

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "FIBA Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA. 26 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Lebanon FIBA Profile Page". FIBA. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c "Record of the Arab championships for women's teams". www.arab.basketball. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  4. ^ "Jeux Panarabes Le Liban récolte sa première médaille d'or". L'Orient-Le Jour. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  5. ^ Basketball results at the Pan-Arab 2011 games official website Archived 2012-05-03 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ "L'équipe féminine libanaise de basket-ball couronnée à Doha". L'Orient-Le Jour. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  7. ^ "2009 FIBA Women's Asia Cup Standing". Archived from the original on 24 September 2009. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  8. ^ "2011 FIBA Women's Asia Cup". Archived from the original on 12 August 2011. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  9. ^ "FIBA suspends Lebanon 4 years for political bickering". www.usatoday.com. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  10. ^ "FIBA reinstates Lebanon membership". www.espn.com. 8 May 2014. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  11. ^ "Top 10 moments from 2021 in Asia from wonder women to return of frantic fans". FIBA. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  12. ^ "Lebanon celebrate promotion to Division A after spoiling the home party in Amman". FIBA. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  13. ^ "Semi-Finals set and Olympic Qualifying Tournaments teams confirmed; Chinese Taipei drop to Division B". FIBA. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  14. ^ "Hosts announced for inaugural FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Pre-Qualifying Tournaments". FIBA. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  15. ^ "Lebanon Stats, Games, Results, Rosters, Photos, Videos - FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Pre-Qualifying Tournament". FIBA. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  16. ^ "Team Roster: Lebanon" (PDF). fiba.basketball. 26 June 2023. p. 4. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  17. ^ 2021 Lebanon women's team roster
  18. ^ 2017 Lebanon women's team roster
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