Al-Yarmouk SC (men's basketball)

Al-Yarmouk Sports Club (Arabic: نادي اليرموك الرياضي) (Armenian: Ալ-Յարմուկ) is a Syrian professional basketball club based in Aleppo.[1][2] As of 2021, 8 other types of sports are being practiced by the Al-Yarmouk SC.[3] The club is part of the sports and scouting organization Homenetmen.

Al-Yarmouk Sports Club
Al-Yarmouk Sports Club logo
NicknameHomenetmen
(Armenian: Հ.Մ.Ը.Մ)
LeaguesSyrian Basketball League Second Division
Founded1925
HistoryHomenetmen Aleppo
1925–1946
Al-Nadi As-Souri
1946–1971
Al-Yarmouk SC Aleppo
1971–present
ArenaAl-Yarmouk Sports Arena
(capacity: cca 800)
LocationAleppo, Syria
Team colorsOrange and Blue
   
Main sponsorKatarji Group
PresidentSyria Kevork Mavian
2020–21 positionSyrian League, 12th of 12
WebsiteOfficial page
Al-Yarmouk active sections

Football

Basketball

Women's Basketball

History

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The club was founded in 1925 by the Armenians of Syria under the name Homenetmen.[4] It plays its home matches in the Al-Yarmouk Sports Arena.[5] The club's best recent position in the SBL is 3rd place from 2015 and eighth place from 2019 seasons.[6]

In the 2021 season, the team finished in 12th place with only one city derby win with their rival Ouroube SC and relegated to the 2nd Division.[7]

Honours

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Past rosters

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2010-2011 season:[8]

Number Player Position Height (cm) Age
4   Radovan Dragović C 203 28
5   Nawras Ahmadouk SF 193 20
7   Amir Shababi SF 197 22
8   Agob Sonbolian PF 186 19
9   Karim Chalabi PG 185 26
11   Neshte Jamaskian SG 188 23
12   Ricky Maghibi (c) SG 188 32
14   Ibrahim Louai SG 203 27
16   Yervent Jakerjian C 202 31

See also

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References

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  1. ^ H. Zain/ H. Said (18 December 2014). "Al-Jalaa basketball team takes lead in 1st leg of Aleppo Gathering League Tournament". Syrian Arab News Agency. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Al-Yarmouk". goalzz.com. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Al-Yarmouk, History". asia-basket.com. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  4. ^ "Syria foundation dates". RSSF. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  5. ^ EuroBasket News (26 March 2021). "Division I Round-17: Al-Karameh lose their first game against Al-Wahda". asia-basket.com. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  6. ^ a b c "Al-Yarmouk, History". asia-basket.com. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  7. ^ "Division 1 2020-21". asia-basket.com. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  8. ^ "Roster for 2010-11 season". asia-basket.com. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
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