The capital, Tripoli, hosted a distinguished ceremony for the distribution of the Libyan Lebda Sports Awards, where a constellation of prominent players were honored, along with a number of media professionals, artists, and businessmen who contributed to supporting and promoting the sports movement.
During the ceremony, the winners of the Lebda Awards for the 2024-2025 sports season were announced. Hamdou Al-Houni won the award for Best Player, and Moaid Al-Lafi won the award for Best Playmaker.
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The award for Best Goalkeeper went to Ayman Al-Tihar, the award for Best Striker went to Ezz El-Din Al-Marimi, the award for Best Defender went to Fadhel Salama, the award for Best Professional Player went to Ali Youssef, the award for Best Midfielder went to Mahmoud Al-Shalwi, the award for Best Rising Player went to Bashir Al-Habishi, and the award for Best Rising Goalkeeper went to Mohammed Ayyad.
The award for Best Libyan Coach went to Fouad Shaqwara, Moaid Al-Idrisi received the award for Best Program Presenter, Hussein Al-Abeidi won the award for Best Sports Commentator, Mohammed Al-Mashai received the award for Best Club President, and Abdulwahid Harouda won the award for Best Referee.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, and Italians, serving as a major port and cultural crossroads. Its historic center, the medina, features ancient architecture like the Arch of Marcus Aurelius and the Red Castle (Assai al-Hamra).
Lebda Sports Awards
The Lebda Sports Awards is an annual ceremony in Libya that honors outstanding athletes and sports figures across various disciplines. Established to celebrate sporting excellence and inspire youth participation, it has become a significant event in the country’s modern sports culture.
English Premier League
The English Premier League is the top professional football division in England, founded in 1992 when clubs from the Football League First Division broke away to form a new commercially independent league. It has since grown into one of the world’s most popular and lucrative sports leagues, known for its global fanbase and competitive nature.
Writers’ Association
The Writers’ Association was a state-controlled union for authors in the Soviet Union and its satellite states, established to enforce ideological conformity and control literary output. It wielded significant power, granting privileges to members who followed the party line while often censoring or persecuting those who did not.
