Lebanese politicians issued successive statements congratulating Al-Hikma club on winning the Arab Clubs Basketball Championship. Lebanese Forces head Samir Geagea described the win as a victory for Lebanon and all Lebanese, MP Fouad Makhzoumi congratulated the club on the achievement, and "Aoun" congratulated it on a major Arab achievement reached after 27 years.
MTV Lebanon's coverage focused on Samir Geagea's statement describing the win as a victory for Lebanon, Lebanon ON highlighted MP Fouad Makhzoumi's congratulation, while lebanon debate framed its report around "after 27 years" in relaying "Aoun"'s congratulation.