Riyadi Club

Riyadi's first men team in 1939

In 1934, and thanks to the continuous efforts of Mr. Hussein Sejaan, "Elm wa-Khabar # 2575" gave permission for the youngsters of "Ras Beirut" to participate in sports at the club's first location in "Rawshe" in what is currently "Farid elAtrash Casino".
 

In 1945, the Ministry of the Interior gave permission to "Riyadi Club in beirut - An-Nadi Al-Riyadi fi Beirut" to participate in various sports in its location at "Rawshe". Some of these sports are Basketball, Vollyball, Handball, Tennis, and Ping Pong
 

In 1947, Riyadi club moved from "Rawshe" to "Sanayeh" near "Saroulla" street. It was beside the gas station that currently faces "Patesserie Le Roi". President Beshara el-Khoury, Prime Minister Riad el-solh and Mr. Saeb Salam attended the opening ceremony
 

Riyadi played its first match with a foreign team against "Galata Saraye" from Turkey. The match was tight, and Riyadi lost 33-39. President Beshara el-Khoury, Prime Minister Riad el-Solh and Mr. Saeb Salam attended the game and cheered Riyadi
 

Riyadi Club finally moved to its current location in "Rawshe" facing the "Military club in 1954. It was until 1991 that the court became covered allowing the players to train all days and seasons. The court was named after the late Prime Minister Saeb Salam
 

In 1965, Riyadi launched its first women team to compete with few other clubs that had women teams at that time like "Homentmen" and "Antranik".