The Lebanese Judo Federation (FLJDA) is suffering as well from the tragic blast in the city.
The Judo Federation responds with a message. “We highly appreciate your message of support and sympathy to the Lebanese people during these harsh and trying times.”
“Beirut is suffering from the enormous blast, the death toll is on the rise, and has reached more than 200 so far. More than 5000 people were injured and 300000 reportedly displaced. Judo clubs in the capital have been hit, but thankfully the damages were materialistic and no injuries were reported.”
“FLJDA’s Executive Board Member & Head of the Technical Committee, Antoine Asbo, and his brother, our Continental Referee Abdo Asbo, were wounded and lost their houses and belongings. Many other judokas living in Beirut and its suburbs were affected with damages to their properties.”
The Lebanese Judo Federation plans to implement this model of cooperation with various municipalities across Lebanon.@Judo pic.twitter.com/E1ATYSXP16
— Abdo Ayoub (@Abzinc) May 8, 2019
“The situation is catastrophic for the Lebanese people already suffering from a collapsing economy. We ask you to pray for Lebanon, and we shall keep our hope that Lebanon will rise again!”
Lebanese Judo Federation President Saade was awarded “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays”, with the Japanese embassy in Lebanon in April 2020, reports Judo Inside.
In advance of the pandemic and with the current bad economic situation the Federation said: “We can’t expose anyone and we have decided for the moment to postpone all our competition until the situation is safe for everyone. We will come back stronger and more united than ever.“
