On Tuesday, 22nd April 2008 Salam Zgharta Futsal plays the American University of Science & Technology (AUST) in the 2nd round of games of the Lebanese Futsal League.

The University was first established 1994 as The American Universal College (AUC) offering an external degree programme with the State University of New York/Empire State College, New York, USA. In 2000, it became a private, non-sectarian, co-educational institution of higher learning, known as the American University College of Science & Technology. In 2003 its degrees received accreditation and equivalency from the Lebanese Ministry of Higher Education. It changed its name in 2007 to the American University of Science and Technology (AUST) . Its website is at www.aust.edu.lb

NEWS UPDATE: The game is now on Wednesday, 23rd April 2008.

RESULT UPDATE: Salam Zgharta 9: AUST 5. On goal difference Salam is 2nd in the Lebanese Futsal League.

On Sunday at the Tripoli stadium Salam Zgharta won 3 – 1 over Tadamoun al Nabatieh. As second division leaders , Racing Club Beirut , lost their game Salam Zgharta regained their top postion in the division on Sunday.

The game between Salam Zgharta and Al Bourj played in the Safa stadium, Beirut on Sunday was marred by bad behaviour on the pitch. Three red cards were issued to Al Bourj players and the game was stopped on many occasions. The final score was 0 - 0 . Salam Zgharta is now second in the Second Division , with Racing Club of Beirut taking the top place.

The Lebanese Australian Tae Kwon Do team gave a fine exhibition of their art at the Milad al Ghazal Mouawad yesterday.

On behalf of the Zgharta Ehden Municipal Council, Mr Simon Kandelaft Mouawad gave the introductory welcome speech. In reply Mr Karl Tartak spoke on behalf of the team.

Present were the representative of the Australian Ambassador ,reporters from the Al Anwar and Al Nahar newspapers and Mr Joseph Maarawi, the President of the Council.

There was an exchanged of commemorative shields between the President of the Council and Hassan Iskandar, the Head of the Team.

The only criticism of the event we have and which was echoed by some of those attending was the seemingly lack of promotion of the event as evidence by the low turn out. Also it would have been nice if the role of zgharta.com in the genesis of the event could have been acknowledged by the Council on the day.

We wish the team every success in the competition on the 21st of December in Beirut.

Photos of the event can be seen in the Galleria - Exhibitions.

Read the article on the event appearing in the  Al Nahar newspaper by clicking on the PDF link.

On Friday ,Salam Zgharta continued their winning streak when they won 4-0 against Itihad Haret Al Nihme at the Safa Club stadium , Beirut .Salam Zgharta continues to head the top of the Second Division of the Lebanese Championship League. Oh why did they not play like this last season!

The venue of the exhibtion by the Lebanese Australian Tae Kwon Do team in Zgharta on Wednesday 15th December has been changed to the Milad al Ghazal Mouawad Centre.

Supporters of Salam Zgharta football team hope that this weekend’s winning performance is the beginning of the teams return to the First Division of the Lebanese Championship League next season.

The team played Ahli Saida in Tripoli and won 2 –0, with Ghassan Girmanos scoring both goals in the 50th and 80th minute of the match. The result means that Salam Zgharta is top of the Second Division.

Salam Zgharta was relegated at the end of the 2003/2004 season from the First Division.

To read more about Lebanese football see the main site – Zgharta Zawie - Sport

The possibility we announced in the summer that a Lebanese - Australian Tae Kwon Do team could be coming to Lebanon this year has come to fruition.

The team will be flying into Beirut on the 14th December and will be taking part in a contest in Beirut on the 19th December. Following contact with us, Mr. Karl Tartak, who is their goodwill ambassador, has arranged with the Zgharta Ehden Municipal Council for the team to mount a Tae Kwon Do demonstration in Zgharta on Wednesday 15th December. Venue and time are to be announced shortly.

You can read about Karl on the main site –Zgharta Zawie – Living Zghartawiens – Honorary Zghartawiens.

Tae Kwon Do, loosely translated, as meaning "Way of the Hands and Feet", is a defensive martial art that combines philosophy, mental discipline, physical exercise, and physical ability. It is characterized by its fast, high and spinning kicks. Its Korean roots go back many centuries and has become a global sport and national teams take part in the Olympics.

We wish all those who are taking part on Sunday, especially those from Zgharta Zawie – ok we are bias ! - every success and hope that each will break through their individual “wall”.

There will be over 12,000 runners from 66 countries running on Sunday.

The Marathon, 42.195 Kilometres, will start and finish in Martyrs' Square in Downtown Beirut. The Marathon course passes through many areas of the Lebanese capital and suburbs including Gemmayze, Bourj Hammoud, Sed El Bauchrieh, Nabaa, Corniche En Nahr, Furn Ech Chebbak, Mathaf, Sodeco, Bechara el Khoury, Horsh Beirut, Corniche El Mazraa, Jnah, Verdun, Raouche, Ain El Mreisse, and Downtown Beirut.

The Fun Run,10 Kilometres, will also start and finish in Martyrs' Square and will follow a scenic route along the coast of Corniche Beirut, the most popular running spot in Lebanon.

The Mini-Marathon, 5 Kilometres, will similarly start and finish in Martyr’s Square and will go through Bechara El Khoury main road and back to Martyrs' Square.

The start times on Sunday are : 7am Mini Marathon; 7.15 Wheelchair Marathon; 7.20 Marathon & Fun Run.

The map shows the routes of the various races.

Cheers were heard in Zghartawien homes throughout the world when the Lebanese Olympic Team appeared on TV during the opening ceremony of the Athens Olympics last night.

The Team consists of six athletes who will participate in several events including high jump and swimming.

It is only two months before the Beirut International Marathon 2004 takes place .One of the team organising the event is Nadine Moawad from Zgharta. She is the Assistant General Manager/Events Organiser and says that her "summer is whizzing by as every one on the team is busy putting in place the final arrangements".

She hopes to see people from Zgharta Zawie running the Marathon or even the shorter options of the 10 kilometres or 5 kilometres races, which the team has organised.

The marathon takes place on Sunday 10th October.

MASTER CHAMPIONSHIP 2003/2004 FINAL STAGE

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The score of last nights match between Al Salam Zgharta and Al Mabareeh was 2 - 4

Last Saturday the team lost 4 - 0 to Ahed.

On Wednesday , 2nd June, they play their last match of the season, in Sidon, against Al Mabarreh.

If Salam lose the match they will be demoted to the 2nd Division of the Lebanese Championship League. If they draw their fate depends on the final First Division results but it appears unlikely that they will be saved from demotion.

The British Embassy, through Mr Paul Khawaja of Zgharta, the Trade and Investment Attaché of the British Embassy, organised a British trade delegation to exhibit at the show. It was the first time that Britain had a pavilion at the show.

Paul Khawaja is pictured with Mrs Lynn Poole,the wife of the British First Consul

The Lebanese Football Championship 2003/2004.

Match Result: Tuesday 25 May Salam Zgharta 1 Safa 1