The 4th Islamic Solidarity Games Kick Off In Baku

The Islamic Solidarity Games is a multinational, multi-sport event held by the Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation (ISSF).

The 4th Islamic Solidarity Games will be held 12-22 May 2017 in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan under the motto "Solidarity is our strength." Games bring Islamic countries together, attracting young people and encouraging solidarity among them.

On 12 May Baku, a beautiful city that embodies Islamic traditions with a modern society will welcome the world with a spectacular Opening Ceremony that tells a universal story of peace and hope. Baku was awarded the Games at the General Assembly of the ISSF in Jeddah in July 2013. With the view to organizing and running the Games in cooperation with the ISSF the Organizing Committee was set up by the decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan H.E. Mr. Ilham Aliyev.  According to this decree, the leadership of the Organising Committee has been assigned to the First Vice President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva.

There are four core values of the 4th Islamic Solidarity Games. Unity - Work together as one team with one voice, overcoming boundaries, Peace - Stand for harmony and peace by understanding and appreciating the differences between people, Respect - Show respect and celebrate multiculturalism, traditions, religions and heritages, Excellence - Strive for excellence in everything.

Athletes from 54 Islamic countries around the world will be representing their nations over 10 days of competition across 20 different sports which include 23 disciplines (Athletics and...