Al Riyadi Club Beirut
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Al Riyadi Club Beirut (Arabic: نادي الرياضي بيروت, lit. 'Sporting Club Beirut') is a multi-sports club based in Manara, a district in Beirut, Lebanon. Founded in 1943, the basketball team competes in the Lebanese Basketball League.[2]
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Al Riyadi Club Beirut | |
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Nickname | دولة الرياضي[1] |
Leagues | Lebanese Basketball League FIBA Asia Champions Cup |
Founded | 1943; 81 years ago (1943) |
History | 'Al Riyadi Club Beirut (1943–present) |
Arena | Saeb Salam Arena |
Capacity | 2,000 |
Location | Manara, Beirut, Lebanon |
Team colours | Yellow, White and Blue |
President | Mazen Tabara |
Head coach | Ahmad Farran |
Team captain | Amir Saoud |
Championships | 2 Asia Champions Cup 5 Arab Club Championship 4 WABA Champions Cup 31 Lebanese League 4 Lebanese Cup 2 Lebanese Supercup |
Retired numbers | 3 (10, 6, 4) |
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The multi-sports club, which is mainly known for their basketball program, also plays ping-pong, martial arts, and other sports. Al Riyadi is the most decorated Lebanese basketball club, with 30 league titles, two FIBA Asia Champions Cups and five Arab Club Championships. The basketball team plays its home games at the Riyadi Club Court in Beirut.[2]