

BEIRUT MARATHON ASSOCIATION
M4G
Beirut Marathon Association launched a new initiative of “Move for Good” which is station to tell stories by
inspirational people who are involved in sports and who are spreading the knowledge of sports everywhere
they go in their families and communities.
These people are spreading the word in order to motivate the others to get involved in sports by any
means so they can achieve goals on different levels:
Developping the community of sports lovers as well as the general fitness, telling inspirational stories of
sports which can affect and motivate people.
This forum was held on Friday, November 6th in BAU in Tarik Jdide. Lebanese, Arab and international
Speakers are taking part in this talk, we should note the presence of Paula Radcliffe, the World Marathon
record holder (2:15:25) who will also be present to share her story.
Diala Said, Palestine Marathon coordinator will also be present at the talk, with Ibrahim Sawfat from
Egypt, David Silver and Ritch Roll from the United States, Sahil Nachnach from Jordan, and the Lebanese
speakers: Ali Kidami, Sary Baiham (Autism Association), Karim Sokhn (Himaya Association) and
Mona Francis.