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Islamic Solidarity Games Riyadh 2025
The ultimate celebration of peace, diversity and humanity
Returning to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after 20 years, Riyadh 2025 will set bold new standards for the Islamic Solidarity Games and unite athletes from the ISSA’s 57 member countries to showcase their inspiring stories to the world.
300M
large youth population
*29% of the world’s youth
2B
diverse population
*25% of the world’s population
57
member countries
22T
GDP (USD)
*20% of the world’s GDP
Our Community
Reaching the lives of two billion people
Focus Areas
Sports Ecosystem Development
Sports Ecosystem Development
Sports development in the ISSA’s 57 member countries faces challenges with a lack of high-level competitions, inadequate training facilities, underdeveloped youth programs and a lack of effective interaction among stakeholders at national level.
Organization of Multi-Sport Events
Organization of Multi-Sport Events
The ISSA has a unique opportunity to showcase athletic excellence and encourage youth participation in sport across its membership through the Islamic Solidarity Games – the ultimate celebration of peace, diversity and humanity.
Sports Academia & Research
Sports Academia & Research
A gap in coordinated academic collaboration and research is evident across the ISSA’s 57 member countries, and Islamic values need to be greater integrated into sport, sports science and sports management.
Integrating Islamic Values, Culture & Traditions in Global Sports Movement
Integrating Islamic Values, Culture & Traditions in Global Sports Movement
Current planning processes for international sports events provide limited consideration for the cultural needs of all athletes, and Muslim athletes face unique challenges which can impact their ability to fulfil their potential to thrive on the global stage.
Sports Emergency Support
Sports Emergency Support
An ISSA Solidarity and Relief Intervention Commission has been created to address emergency situations as they arise and propose relief actions immediately.
Focus Areas
Sports Ecosystem Development
Sports development in the ISSA’s 57 member countries faces challenges with a lack of high-level competitions, inadequate training facilities, underdeveloped youth programs and a lack of effective interaction among stakeholders at national level.
Organization of Multi-Sport Events
The ISSA has a unique opportunity to showcase athletic excellence and encourage youth participation in sport across its membership through the Islamic Solidarity Games – the ultimate celebration of peace, diversity and humanity.
Sports Academia & Research
A gap in coordinated academic collaboration and research is evident across the ISSA’s 57 member countries, and Islamic values need to be greater integrated into sport, sports science and sports management.
Integrating Islamic Values, Culture & Traditions in Global Sports Movement
Current planning processes for international sports events provide limited consideration for the cultural needs of all athletes, and Muslim athletes face unique challenges which can impact their ability to fulfil their potential to thrive on the global stage.
Sports Emergency Support
An ISSA Solidarity and Relief Intervention Commission has been created to address emergency situations as they arise and propose relief actions immediately.
