— Published on October 23, 2025

ISSA praises "passion and preparation" of 2029 Games candidates

Islamic Solidarity Games

The race to organize the Islamic Solidarity Games 2029 is accelerating. The Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA) carried out an inspection visit to the three candidate countries: Uzbekistan, Malaysia and IranThe ISSA delegation, led by Secretary General Nasser Majali, thus assessed the state of preparedness of each of them, by examining the proposed competition sites, existing infrastructure and organizational plans. Majali praised " the level of interest, passion and preparation » of the three candidates.

« Each candidate presented a compelling vision for the organization of the 2029 Games, demonstrating its significant commitment to organizing a world-class multi-sport event, says Nasser Majali. These visits are essential to ensure that we that the Games are held to the highest possible standards for athletes, officials, fans and volunteers, and we are very grateful for the excellent cooperation and hospitality shown by the three candidate teams. » The host of the 2029 Islamic Solidarity Games will be announced during the ISSA General Assembly, which will be held on the sidelines of the Riyadh 2025 Games, from November 7 to 21.