Wissam Constantin

Wissam Constantin is the first deaf professional player in the Lebanese Basketball League. He is 1.92 m tall (6 ft 4 in) and weighs 85 kg (187 lbs).

Early life Born in Maghdouché, South of Lebanon on August 1, 1986.

Education

Wissam presented an admission test to enter Notre Dame University – Louaize and got accepted. Then he graduated in June 2009 with distinction, to be the first deaf student in Lebanon and the Middle East with this high level of education in his country.

American University of Beirut - AUB (2009 - present) Wissam's ambition pushed him to go forward to a master's degree in Microbiology and Immunology. And so he presented himself to the American University of Beirut and got accepted.

Basketball career Blue Stars 2002–2005 Wissam played with Blue Stars for 3 seasons.

Homentmen 2006-2007 In October 2005, Wissam didn't sign with any team.

After entering NDU, he re-continued basketball with the NDU team, then signed with Homentmen.

Central 2007-2008 After an unpleasant season with Homentmen, Wissam moved to the Central team.

Louaize 2008-2011 Louaize chose Wissam to be with them. He played with them for 2 years. In the 2nd division, Louaize built a team with coach Chafic Akiki. Wissam renewed the contract for another 2 years. After coach Akiki resigned, therefore Wissam decided to resign too.

Aintoura 2012 Due to health problems, Wissam had to stop basketball for 6 months but he decided to start again with Aintoura team.

Awards and honors In April 2008, the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences at NDU presented to him Said Akl Creativity Award. In December, Wissam received from NDU the Alumni Recognition Award in December 2010 in recognition of an outstanding professional achievement inspirational leadership and exceptional human qualities.

Media

Interviews Baynetna - MTV - 13 March 2010

Articles "أصحاب التحديات يهدمون حواجز المجتمع بالإرادة" by Roula El Helou - Sinyé magazine - Issue Number 8