GAMBIA AT THE ISLAMIC GAMES – The Standard Newspaper

Bahrain delegation ready for opening of Sixth Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh

Riyadh : The Saudi capital Riyadh will host tomorrow, Friday, the opening ceremony of the Sixth Islamic Solidarity Games at the historical Janadriyah Track, under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The Games bring together more than 3,000 athletes from 57 Islamic countries. Bahrain’s delegation will take part in the parade with around 40 athletes. The national flag will be carried by Nasser…

GAMBIA AT THE ISLAMIC GAMES – The Standard Newspaper

The minister of youths and sport Bakary Y. Badjie accompanied by officials, the president of GNOC Bai Dodou Jallow and secretary general Yoro Njie arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia yesterday ahead of the opening ceremony of the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games slated for today November 7. The Gambian delegation was received by Islamic Solidarity Sports Association – ISSA Secretary General Nasser Majali. The minister and team were accorded a special to…

6th Islamic Solidarity Games: Young breed of Uganda Table Tennis players yearn to impress at global stage

The Uganda Table Tennis national team is arguably the youngest crop of players at the ongoing 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabian city of Riyadh. Current U-11 and U-12 World Table Tennis Champion Joseph Francis Sebatindira is 11 years old. Judith Mirembe, fresh from writing her Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) is 12 years. Jemimah Nakawala (15), Judith Parvin Nangonzi (17) Joshua Magaya (17) and Information Technology Graduate Jonath…

Riyadh all set to host official opening of 6th Islamic Solidarity Games

The 6th Islamic Solidarity Games will officially open tomorrow, Friday, November 7, in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The event will run until November 21 and will bring together athletes from 57 Islamic nations. Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the Games highlights the Kingdom’s leading role in promoting unity, cooperation, and shared values across the Islamic world through sport. The return of the Games to Saudi Arabia marks a symbolic milestone — exactl…