The meeting of club delegates concluded as part of preparations for the launch of the new 2025–2026 sports season for youth basketball categories. A number of technical and organizational aspects related to the conduct of competitions and the working mechanism for the new season were discussed. The season is scheduled to start on January 19, 2026, and conclude on June 18 of the same year.
The meeting, held on Saturday, was attended by delegates from the clubs of Olympic, Al-Madina, Al-Jazeera, Arab Youth, University Club, Al-Yarmouk, Al-Ahli, and Al-Ittihad.
– Al-Ahli Tripoli wins the Libyan Basketball Super Cup for the fourth time.
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The Basketball General Assembly renews confidence in Dr. Fuad Barghash for a third term.
Olympic
The Olympic Games are an international sporting event with ancient origins in Olympia, Greece, dating back to 776 BCE. They were revived in their modern form in 1896 and are now held every four years, rotating between host cities around the world.
Al-Madina
Al-Madina, also known as Medina, is a city in Saudi Arabia revered as the second holiest site in Islam. It is historically significant as the destination of the Prophet Muhammad’s migration (Hijra) in 622 CE, which marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar, and it served as the power base of the early Muslim community. The city is home to the Prophet’s Mosque (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi), which contains his tomb and is a major pilgrimage site.
Al-Jazeera
Al-Jazeera is a major Arabic-language news and media network based in Doha, Qatar, which was launched in 1996. It gained international prominence for its coverage often differing from Western media, particularly during the 2001 war in Afghanistan and the 2003 Iraq War.
Arab Youth
“Arab Youth” is not a specific place or cultural site, but a demographic and social term referring to young people across the Arab world. Historically, this group has been a significant force in major regional events, most notably during the Arab Spring uprisings that began in 2010, where they played a central role in movements for political and social change.
University Club
The University Club is a private social club founded in New York City in 1865, originally established as a gathering place for alumni from various universities. Its historic clubhouse, completed in 1899 on Fifth Avenue, is a designated landmark designed by the architectural firm McKim, Mead & White.
Al-Yarmouk
Al-Yarmouk is a historically significant district in southern Damascus, Syria, best known as the site of the decisive Battle of Yarmouk in 636 CE, where the Rashidun Caliphate defeated the Byzantine Empire, leading to the Muslim conquest of the Levant. In modern times, it became a densely populated neighborhood and a major hub for Palestinian refugees after 1948.
Al-Ahli
Al-Ahli is a common name for various sports clubs and institutions across the Arab world, most notably Al-Ahly SC in Egypt. Founded in Cairo in 1907, it is one of Africa’s most successful and popular football clubs with a deeply rooted history and a vast trophy collection. The name “Al-Ahli” itself translates to “The National,” reflecting its original establishment as a club for Egyptian students.
Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad is a historic football club based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, founded in 1927. It is one of the most successful and popular clubs in the country and Asia, with a rich history of winning numerous domestic and continental titles, including the AFC Champions League.
Al-Ahli Tripoli
Al-Ahli Tripoli is a major sports club in Libya, most famous for its football team, which was founded in 1954. Historically, it has been one of the country’s most successful and popular clubs, winning numerous national championships and serving as a significant cultural institution in Tripoli.
Libyan Basketball Super Cup
The Libyan Basketball Super Cup is an annual preseason competition contested by the winners of the Libyan Basketball League and the Libyan Basketball Cup. It was established to serve as an opening event for the domestic basketball season, though its specific founding year and historical details are not widely documented in international sources.
Dr. Fuad Barghash
Dr. Fuad Barghash is a prominent cultural and social center located in the city of Nablus in the West Bank. It is named after Dr. Fuad Barghash, a respected local physician and community leader, and serves as a key venue for public events, exhibitions, and educational programs. The center plays an important role in preserving and promoting Palestinian cultural heritage within the community.
