Under the agreement, viewers in Lebanon will have access to FIBA competitions during the years 2023 through 2025, with expert coverage by the LBCI sports team.
FIBA (International Basketball Federation) and Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International (LBCI) have signed an agreement under which LBCI will broadcast FIBA’s major international and continental competitions in Lebanon until 2025.
This partnership strengthens LBCI’s long-lasting objective of supporting Lebanese basketball teams in international competitions and placing Lebanon on the global sports map.
The agreement grants LBCI viewers access to FIBA competitions during the years 2023 through 2025 (inclusive), with special coverage from the LBCI sports team and basketball experts.
Commenting on the agreement, Pierre El Daher, Chairman and CEO of LBCI, said: “It gives me great pleasure to see that the relationship between our two entities that goes as far back as 1996 is continuing for the years to come. Over the years, the relationship between FIBA and LBCI has resulted in playing a crucial role in exposing the Lebanese National team both locally and internationally. Our joint efforts have resulted in upgrading the quality of broadcast and the entire experience to international standards. We look forward to the years to come and to future success in our cooperation.”
Frank Leenders, Director General of FIBA Media and Marketing Services, added: “This is excellent news for sports fans in Lebanon. This continuing partnership with LBCI will further strengthen our synergies and greatly benefit the visibility of our international events for basketball fans across the country over the coming years.”
