Jad el-Hashem ( ar, جاد الهاشم; born 1 January 1988 in

Beirut Beirut, french: Beyrouth is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. , Greater Beirut has a population of 2.5 million, which makes it the third-largest city in the Levant region. The city is situated on a peninsula at the midpoint o ...

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) is a professional

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footballer who played for the

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's Immortals RLFC and in the Lebanese Rugby League Championship. His positions of choice are at Halfback, Five Eight; however due to his versatility, Hashem can also play in the Fullback position.

Playing career

Hashem was named to the Lebanon national rugby league team training squad for the 2009 European Cup and went on to play in the international tournament against Italy, Ireland, Wales and Scotland. He also represented Lebanon in many Test Matches (2010-2013). In 2011, Hashem started playing for the Lebanese Rugby Union National Team.AlMustaqbal: بطولة الشرق الاوسط وشمال أفريقيا للركبي ليغ فوز لبنان على باكستان

References

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