Lebanon will compete in 17 sports at the Nagoya Asian Games; the Lebanese Olympic Committee has announced the sports delegation that will participate in the 20th Asian Games.
The Games are scheduled to take place in Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026, with delegations representing 45 National Olympic Committees participating.
The announcement was made during a press conference held at the committee’s headquarters in the Hazmieh district.
In attendance were its president, Dr. Boutros Jalakh; his deputy, Jack Tamer; and treasurer Khader Maklad, who will lead the delegation.
Also present were representatives from sports federations and several members of the delegation.
Jalkh reaffirmed the Committee’s continued support for Lebanese participation in international competitions.
He noted Lebanon’s bronze medal in beach polo at the Asian Beach Games.
He also highlighted Samer Sarkis’s gold medal in shooting at the Mediterranean Games.
The Lebanese delegation is competing in 17 events, most notably taekwondo, tic-ball, table tennis, shooting, swimming, track and field, weightlifting, judo, fencing, padel, gymnastics, and triathlon.
The delegation includes an elite group of athletes, among them Leticia Aoun, Ahmad Arabi, Muhammad Hafez, and Samer Sarkis.
Lina Al-Hajj, Alexa Mina, Nour Hadid, and Aziza Sbeiti. Philip Tamer serves as the delegation’s manager.
Jalkh concluded by wishing the athletes success in achieving honorable results.
He called on the delegation members to present the best image of Lebanese sports and to fly the Lebanese flag high at this continental event.
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