ISLAMIC SOLIDARITY GAMES – Anticipation is building for the sixth edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 8 to 20.
Only 60 days remain until the opening ceremony, as the multi-sport event will gather elite athletes from 57 countries across the Islamic world, including Bahrain.
The field will be competing in a record 23 sports, staged at world-class venues across Riyadh.
The Islamic Solidarity Games stand as the third-largest multi-sport event worldwide, following only the Olympic Games and the Asian Games, underscoring their significance in uniting sporting talents.
Supreme organising committee chairman Prince Fahad bin Jalawi affirmed Saudi’s readiness to welcome athletes, officials, and fans from across the Islamic world. “Saudi Arabia is fully prepared to host our brothers and sisters from 57 nations,” he said. “This gathering reflects the kingdom’s commitment to unity in the Islamic world, and to providing an ideal platform where athletes can compete, connect, and inspire future generations.”
Amongst the 23 sports, there are two Para disciplines, while camel racing and E-sports are both making their debut.
The full list of sports also includes handball, 3x3 basketball, swimming, fencing, athletics, Muay Thai, taekwondo, volleyball, table tennis, karate, wrestling, futsal, weightlifting, judo, duathlon, equestrian, boxing, wushu, and jiu-jitsu. The Para sports are Para weightlifting and Para athletics.
Competitions and activities will be staged at landmark venues across Riyadh.
They include Princess Nourah University, home to the Athlete’s Village, Boulevard City, Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Olympic Complex, Al Janadriyah, Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium (Al Malaz), and Sports Boulevard.
The previous edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games was held in 2022 in Konya, Türkiye.
Bahrain’s delegation came away with an impressive 23-medal haul from the event, including nine gold, seven silver, and seven bronze medals.
That placed them eighth overall amongst the 44 nations on the final medal table.
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