Within its annual calendar, the Lebanese Federation of Wushu Kung Fu held a Christmas tournament with the participation of 60 male and female players representing the following clubs: Antonine Baabda, Sadaka Anjar, Abba Bourj Hammoud, Respect Rahba Akkar, Luaco Kaslik, Sporting High Beirut, and Saydet Al Louaize Zouk Mosbeh. The matches took place on the stadiums of the Antonine Club in Baabda, in the presence of the President of the Federation, Dr. Georges Noseir, his deputy, Jack Taglian, Secretary Bassam Nohra, Treasurer and Head of the Styles Committee (Taulo) Patricia Zidan, member of the Technical Committee Charbel Wanes, and coach Samer Al-Rumaili.
In his speech to the participants, Dr. Naseer explained, “This method of sport is considered the most difficult. Your participation proves that you are on a steady path in the world of sports.” And he thanked “the parents for the sacrifices they make in these circumstances in which we live towards their children and towards the federation, and the credit goes to them for the success of any sporting action.” Then he congratulated the team consisting of Jason Ibikian and Gael Hanakash, who participated in the World Championship for age groups that took place in Indonesia in styles and despite all the limited capabilities, we were able to stand out among the first twenty players among the participating countries.
After that, Grand Master Michel Hawi was honored for spreading the Tai Noi style in a number of European countries, the latest of which was Greece, where Hawi held a number of courses and degrees for belts. After that, Susi Kazandjian received a trainer’s certificate following passing the exam by the examining committee. Medals were also handed over to the third place winners in the third Asian Championship via the IFRC website, who are Rebecca Gideon, Joe Hashem and Anila Balsa. In conclusion, cups and prizes were distributed to the winners, and the ranking of the clubs was as follows:
Antony Baabda came first with 159 points, Al-Sadaqa Anjar came second with 87 points, and Respect Rahbah came third with 60 points.