Empowering young people to shape the future of sport in Lebanon through integrity, transparency, leadership and meaningful participation in national sport strategy development.
2025 · BEIRUT, LEBANON
As part of the initiative Towards a National Strategy for Sport in Lebanon, the Youth Forum was held at the American University of Beirut (AUB) on 14 November 2025, bringing together students, young athletes and emerging leaders to discuss their role in shaping the future of sport in the country.
The Forum, opened by the Minister of Youth and Sport of Lebanon, focused on integrity, transparency, youth engagement and leadership, highlighting the importance of involving young people not only as beneficiaries but as active contributors to the development of the national sport strategy. Discussions addressed equal funding opportunities, support for emerging sports, school-level sport development and the responsibility of the younger generation in strengthening the Lebanese sport sector.
Through open dialogue, participants emphasized the need for inclusive and safe sporting environments, transparent governance, equal access to sport and stronger athlete development pathways. The Forum reinforced the importance of youth voices in building a more transparent, inclusive and sustainable future for sport in Lebanon.
Photo: Students, young athletes and participants during the Youth Forum at the American University of Beirut.
PROJECT FACTS
Implementation period
14 November 2025
Where
American University of Beirut (AUB), Beirut, Lebanon
Focus
Youth empowerment, leadership, sport integrity and participation in national sport strategy development
Outputs
Youth perspectives and recommendations, increased awareness of sport integrity and governance, and contributions to the development of Lebanon’s National Sport Strategy.
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