Lebanese Olympic Committee to honor sports martyrs

The executive body of Lebanon's Olympic Committee has decided to honor martyred athletes and their family members, local Naharnet news website reported Thursday.

It said the executive body gave the go ahead to the suggestion of committee member Khalil Nahas during its latest meeting to honor the martyrs and decided to ask sports leagues for a list of those killed since 1958.

The conferees also agreed to organize a competition in Lebanese University's Art Schools to create an emblem for the occasion.