2005_Islamic_Solidarity_Games

2005 Islamic Solidarity Games

2005 Islamic Solidarity Games

Multi-sport competition held in Saudi Arabia

The 1st Islamic Solidarity Games held in the Islamic holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia from 8–20 April 2005 with an Olympic-style tournament aimed at showing Muslim sports prowess and featuring 6,000 athletes. Only men's events were included on the programme.[1]

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Fifty five nations participated in the said "Islamic Olympic Games", hosted by the Saudi cities of Mecca, Medina, Jeddah and Ta’if.

Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the prince of Mecca, opened the games in a ceremony in which more than 2,600 students participated at King Abdul Aziz Stadium.

Sports

Medal table

  *   Host nation (Saudi Arabia)

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References

  1. [1]
    ISLAMIC SOLIDARITY GAMES
  2. [2]
    IAAF website for 2005 Islamic Solidarity Game
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