Ismail Ahmad Sets Guinness Record with Riadi
Egyptian player Ismail Ahmed, a member of the Lebanese team Al-Riyadi, set a record by entering the Guinness World Records as the oldest basketball player to achieve a triple-double in an official game. This milestone was reached when he was 49 years and 243 days old. Ahmed achieved the triple-double during the finals against Al-Hikma in the 2026 Lebanese Basketball Championship, helping his team secure its 20th Lebanese league title in its history. This record reflects his continued competitiveness at the highest levels despite nearing fifty, demonstrating his ability to maintain a high level of performance through a strict training regimen and ongoing recovery. The record for the oldest professional player remains held by Mohsen Khalaf, who continued playing until the age of 51 years and 335 days.
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