AS DPHB
Defunct Lebanese multi-sports club
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Association Sportive DPHB,[2][a] known as Al Sikkat Al Hadid Wal Marfa' in Arabic (Arabic: نادي السكة الحديد والمرفأ, lit. 'Railway and Port Club'),[4][b] was a multi-sports club based in Forn El Chebbak, a district in Beirut, Lebanon.
DPHB in 1935 | ||
| Full name | Association Sportive DPHB | |
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| Nickname | Les Cheminots (The Railway Workers)[1] | |
| Ground | DPHB Stadium | |
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DPHB, which was the sports club of the Lebanese railways company, was mainly known for their football team. They also used to practice basketball, volleyball, table tennis, and swimming.[5] DPHB won the Lebanese Premier League three times: in 1935–36, 1938–39, and 1940–41.[5][6]
History
In 1935, DPHB played at the inaugural game of the Beirut Municipal Stadium with players such as Camille Cordahi and Joseph Nalbandian.[3] Five DPHB players were present in Lebanon's lineup during their first international match against Mandatory Palestine in 1940: Yeghishe Darian, Antoine Sakr, Toufic Barbir, Nercesse, and Cordahi.[7]
Honours
- Lebanese Premier League
- Winners (3): 1935–36, 1938–39, 1940–41
- Lebanese FA Cup
- Runners-up (1): 1939–40
