Sport in Lebanon

Because of Lebanon's unique geography, both summer and winter sports thrive in the country. In fact, during autumn and spring it is sometimes possible to engage in both activities on the same day; for example, skiing in the morning and swimming in the afternoon.^[1]^[2]

Lebanon hosted the Asian Cup in 2000^[3] and the Pan-Arab Games in 1957 and again in 1997. In December 2011, Lebanon gained acceptance to host the 13th Pan-Arab Games in 2015.^[4] Although the Asian Winter Games were under consideration to be held in Lebanon in 2009, they ultimately did not take place.^[5] However, Lebanon did host Les Jeux de la Francophonie in 2009.

^ Boueri, Boutros, and Sayad. Lebanon A to Z: A Middle Eastern Mosaic, page 57
^ Aikman, David. The Mirage of Peace: Understanding the Never-Ending Conflict in the Middle East, page 48
^ Sheehan and Abdul Latif, Lebanon, page 116
^ "Lebanon to host Arab Games in 2015 - Arab News". Archived from the original on 17 December 2011. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
^ "Olympic Council of Asia to give Beirut a chance to keep 2009 Winter Asian Games – AP Worldstream – HighBeam Research". 2 November 2012. Archived from the original on 2 November 2012. Retrieved 15 March 2019.

[1] Boueri, Boutros, and Sayad. Lebanon A to Z: A Middle Eastern Mosaic, page 57

[2] Aikman, David. The Mirage of Peace: Understanding the Never-Ending Conflict in the Middle East, page 48

[3] Sheehan and Abdul Latif, Lebanon, page 116

[4] "Lebanon to host Arab Games in 2015 - Arab News". Archived from the original on 17 December 2011. Retrieved 12 December 2011.

[5] "Olympic Council of Asia to give Beirut a chance to keep 2009 Winter Asian Games – AP Worldstream – HighBeam Research". 2 November 2012. Archived from the original on 2 November 2012. Retrieved 15 March 2019.

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