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Nigeria reaffirms its readiness for the 6th islamic solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia

as NSC DG attends the games strategic seminar in Riyadh

The National Sports Commission, NSC, has reaffirmed its commitment and readiness to attend the 6th Islamic solidarity Games billed for Saudi Arabia from the 7-21 of November 2025.

And as part of preparations for the games, the NSC Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade is currently attending a two day seminar in Riyadh as the chef de Mission for Team Nigeria.

The seminar will afford all participating countries the opportunity to get acquainted with the games new guidelines and modus operandi.

The Director General of the NSC, Hon Bukola Olopade departed the country on Friday, immediately after supervising the successful execution of the 22nd National Sports festival in Ogun state.

The DG's participation at the games' strategic seminar is expected to ensure Team Nigeria is fully equipped with all the regulations and requirements needed for Nigeria to record a successful outing at the games in November.

The Islamic solidarity games is another opportunity for Nigeria to expose its athletes and to also discover new talents as Nigeria shares in the overall ultimate objectives of unity , diversity and humanity of the games.

The Islamic Games is Returning to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after 20 years, and this year's games is expected to set new standards and unite athletes from all over 57 member countries of the world.

Kola Daniel,

S.A Media,

Office of the Director General, NSC.

June 1 2025

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