Antranik Youth Association (basketball)
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| Antranik | |
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| Leagues | Lebanese Basketball League |
| Founded | 1931 |
| History | Antranik (1987–present) |
| Arena | AGBU Demirdjian Center |
| Capacity | 500 |
| Location | Antelias, Lebanon |
| Team colors | Red, blue |
| President | Vicken Tcherchian |
| Team manager | Roy Chalhoub |
| Head coach | Elie Merheb |
| Team captain | Gabriel Salibi |
| Website | agbulebanon.org |
The Antranik Youth Association (AYA) (Arabic: جمعية شباب الأنترانيك; Western Armenian: Անդրանիկ Երիտասարդաց Ընկերակցութիւն), or simply Antranik (Arabic: الأنترانيك; Western Armenian: Անդրանիկ), is a basketball team based in Antelias, Lebanon. It is part of the Antranik Youth Association.
Established in 1987,[1] Antranik's men's and women's basketball teams have been a part of the Lebanese Basketball League for some time. The women's team has secured the Lebanese championship 10 consecutive times from 2002 to 2012 and achieved success in the Arab Women's Club Basketball Championship on multiple occasions.[2]
In 1964 It was a golden chapter in Antranik’s history. The AGBU-Antranik Boys’ Basketball Team entered the court that year with determination, teamwork, and a shared dream. After a 43–39 victory over Taadod in the semifinals, the team advanced to face the formidable Club Sportif in the championship game. The final was a true test of heart — every pass, every shot, every second mattered. In a breathtaking finish, Antranik triumphed 35–34, lifting the Lebanese Basketball Federation Cup and etching their names into history. A moment of pride, unity, and celebration that still inspires generations
Squad
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Honours
- Arab Women's Club Basketball Championship
- Winners (2): 2006, 2007
- Lebanese Women's Basketball League
- Winners (10): 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
