7-21 NOVEMBER 2025
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Greetings
“I am pleased to welcome all guests of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including athletes, officials, media representatives, and fans who have joined us for the 6th edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games “Riyadh 2025.“
Hosting this major sporting event reflects the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to strengthening the bonds of cooperation and brotherhood among Islamic nations. Sport is a universal language that unites people, brings cultures closer together, and opens new horizons for fair competition and the exchange of expertise.
Through this edition, we aim to present a distinguished model of world-class sports organization that reflects the ambition of Saudi Vision 2030 and showcases our nation's capabilities in hosting major sporting events in a way that befits its status and leadership.
This event is not just a competition. It is an opportunity to renew fraternal ties and to highlight the values of peace that unite us all under the umbrella of Islamic solidarity.
My sincere thanks and appreciation go to all participating teams, the organizing committees, and everyone who has contributed or will contribute to the success of this event. I wish all athletes the best of luck, and our fans an unforgettable tournament that will be remembered for years to come.”
”It is my great pleasure to welcome all participants and distinguished guests to the 6th edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games - Riyadh 2025.
We are proud to host this unifying sporting event on the soil of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - an event that brings together nations from across the Islamic world to celebrate the values of fraternity, cooperation, peace, and fair competition.
Our aspiration is for Riyadh 2025 to serve as a benchmark for excellence in sports organization—reflecting the remarkable progress of Saudi sport under the leadership and unwavering support of our wise leadership, in alignment with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. It also reflects the capability and determination of our youth to host world-class events of the highest standard.
I wish all delegations a memorable experience, and I hope your time in the Kingdom will be filled with meaningful moments and lasting memories.”
THE 6TH ISLAMIC SOLIDARITY GAMES
Staging the 6th edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh marks a return to Saudi Arabia, which held the first edition across the cities of Mecca, Medina, Jeddah and Taif in 2005.
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SPORTS
7th NOV
OPENING CEREMONY
7th – 21st NOV
COMPETITION DAYS
21st
CLOSING CEREMONY
PARTICIPATING MEMBERS
Saudi Arabia
Azerbaijan
Jordan
Afghanistan
Albania
UAE
Indonesia
Uzbekistan
Uganda
Iran
Pakistan
Bahrain
Brunei
Bangladesh
Benin
Burkina Faso
Tajikistan
Türkiye
Turkmenistan
Chad
Togo
Tunisia
Algeria
Djibouti
Senegal
Sudan
Syria
Suriname
Sierra Leone
Somalia
Iraq
Oman
Gabon
Gambia
Guyana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Palestine
Comoros
Kyrgyz Republic
Qatar
Kazakhstan
Cameroon
Côte d'Ivoire
Kuwait
Lebanon
Libya
Maldives
Mali
Malaysia
Egypt
Morocco
Mauritania
Mozambique
Niger
Nigeria
YemenSPORTS
21 sports and 2 para-sports have been selected for the Riyadh 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games.
Athletics
3x3 Basketball
Boxing
Camel Racing
Duathlon
Equestrian
E-Sport
Futsal
Fencing
Handball
Ju-Jitsu
Judo
Karate
Muay Thai
Para Athletics
Para Powerlifting
Swimming
Taekwondo
Table Tennis
Volleyball
Weightlifting
Wrestling
WushuNEWS
Riyadh - 24 August 2025
HH Prince Fahad bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed, Vice President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Chairman of the Supreme Organising Committee for the Islamic Solidarity Games - Riyadh 2025, chaired today, Sunday 24 August, the second meeting of the Coordination Committee for the Games, scheduled to take place in Riyadh from 7-21 November 2025. The meeting was held at the Grand Hall of the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Olympic Complex in Riyadh.
The meeting was attended by Prince Abdullah bin Fahad, member of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and H.E. Mr. Abdulilah bin Saad Al-Dlak, Assistant Minister of Sports, as the Ministry's representative. Discussions focused on following up on preparations and readiness for hosting the highly anticipated event. Members of both the Coordination Committee and the Supreme Organising Committee were briefed on the latest updates regarding the Games, with the Organising Committee reaffirming the Kingdom's commitment to delivering an exceptional edition and a fully integrated experience for all participating delegations.
The meeting agenda included reviewing the main pillars of event organisation, updates on the readiness of stadiums and arenas that will host competitions across 23 sports, as well as plans for organising and receiving delegations, details of live broadcast coverage, and service standards for athletes and media representatives arriving in Riyadh.
The Supreme Organising Committee for the Games is chaired by HH Prince Fahad bin Jalawi and includes H.E. Badr bin Abdulrahman Al Qadi (Vice Minister of Sports), Ms. Adwaa bint Abdulrahman Al-Arifi, Mr. Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Baeshen, Mr. Thamer bin Aslam Ba Sunbil, and Mr. Salman bin Fahd bin Jali.
The Coordination Committee is chaired by Ms. Konul Nurullayeva (Azerbaijan) with members Major General Idriss Dokony (Chad), Mr. Saeed Abdulghaffar (UAE), Mr. Fares Al Kooheji (Bahrain), and Mr. Oybek Kasimov (Uzbekistan)