Son Of Lebanese Basketball Star Will Now Join His Father In The Game

Fadi El-Khatib, also known as The Lebanese Tiger, is a professional basketball player deemed as one of the best players in the Asia region.

He was a member of Lebanon’s National Basketball Team and plays for Champville SC in the Lebanese Basketball League.

The National Team participated in many world championships like the 2002 FIBA Worl Championship in Indianapolis (US), the 2006 FIBA World Championship in Japan, and the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey.

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Not a day passes without me thinking of you. My people. My country. My Lebanon. ?? I think of the greatness of your souls on fire, for there is no stronger force. ?? I think of the strength of our determination to fight for our dignity, health, jobs. ?? I think of the heat of love that drives our revolution. The love we have for our mothers, fathers, children. ?? But most of all, I think of the love that we are proving for one another since October 17. ?? Let’s honor that love. Put your hands in mine. And write: – “B7ebkoun??” in the comments?? – Tag a friend to do so too. I will start with one of mine, Patrick: @trick_tm

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In 2017, Fadi El-Khatib started playing for Champville SC after his retirement from the National Team, and now, three years later, his son is walking in his footsteps!

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It was such a proud moment for me as a father. Having Jihad, my eldest son, being interviewed with me yesterday for the very first time. I’ve always taught my children to chase their dreams and follow their passions. Jihad, who is 14 years old and a brilliant basketball player himself, is a wonderfully passionate kid. Thank you for being who you are, son. The experience with you in “Menna W Jerr” yesterday was emotional and totally rewarding. Who do you think won at wrestling? ???

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The Lebanese basketball star just recently renewed his contract with Champville. This time, however, he will be joined by his 14-year-old son Jihad El-Khatib.

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Share ?? a ❤️ if you’d like to see us play together. I’m not easily destabilized, except when I sense my kids’ energy near me. Beyond my unconditional love for them, I feel the extraordinary pride and honor of a father who watches his boys continuing his legacy on an even better path than his own. Training with Jihad – and soon Hadi – to play together if the basketball season resumes is a powerful moment of pure happiness. If nothing changes, he will travel as planned and I will stop my career permanently. Crossing fingers?? @fiba

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The father and son duo playing together on the same team is a first in the history of Basketball in Lebanon, and excitement is already building up to seeing them teaming up!

Son Of Lebanese Basketball Star Will Now Join His Father In The Game

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