The closing ceremony of the 50th Marathon World military championship

Sunday, 11 November 2018

Under the patronage of the Armed Forces Commander General Joseph Aoun, represented by the commander of the higher center for military sports Brigadier General George el Hedd, the closing ceremony of the 50th Marathon World military championship was held in General Emile Lahoud military sports complex. Brigadier General el Hedd delivered a speech on the occasion that included: “I do not stand before you to bid you farewell. Nay, I stand to welcome you in your second country, Lebanon that you can visit at any time you wish. Please, convey to your parents, families and countries what you have seen and felt in this country. This is Lebanon, the country of history, literature, civilizations, coexistence and beauty.”

The representative of the international council for military sports, Brigadier General P.S.C Aboubacar Biro CONDÉ delivered a speech on the occasion in which he stated: “ We express our appreciation to the Lebanese state through the organization committee and the delegation of the international council for military sports‎, for this perfect organization of this important championship and for the success you have accomplished. They have not spared a way to provide all means of comfort for the sportsmen and the delegations. A million thanks to Beirut that created in us the joy of living through the peaceful ambiance added to our championship.”

In the end, awards and medals were distributed to winners.