The Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA) and the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) will bring the Riyadh 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games to millions of fans around the world through a new digital content partnership signed today.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by ANOC Secretary General Gunilla Lindberg and ISSA Secretary General Nasser Majali to launch the collaboration on the Islamic Solidarity Games, the ISSA’s premier multi-sport event which will unite 3,500 athletes representing 57 National Olympic Committees (NOCs).

This will include live streaming of events on ISSA.TV as part of the ANOC.TV platform, the creation of content in the ANOC.tv studio and the distribution of digital content through the well-established ANOC Digital Content Hub.

“We are delighted to partner with ANOC to elevate the visibility of the Islamic Solidarity Games,” ISSA Secretary General Nasser Majali said.

“Athletes from across our 57 member NOCs have inspiring stories to share, and this collaboration will ensure those are heard by sports fans around the world.

“The ISSA and ANOC share a belief in the power of sport to unite communities and showcase peace, and we look forward to working together to deliver the best Islamic Solidarity Games to date.”

ANOC Secretary General Gunilla Lindberg commented: “ANOC is delighted to support the ISSA and the 57 NOCs competing at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, and to showcase the efforts of the 3,500 athletes competing globally on ANOC.tv.

“The continued growth of ANOC.tv and its work on a number of multisport events throughout 2025 has increased its viewership and reach, and this is an opportunity to highlight the performances of athletes from the 57 NOCs to new audiences.

“We are pleased to have signed this MoU with the ISSA and hope that this is the start of a constructive partnership between our two organisations.”

The partnership will strengthen the visibility of the Islamic Solidarity Games and amplify the event as a powerful showcase of peace and unity.

The 6th Islamic Solidarity Games will be held in Riyadh from 7-21 November, returning to Saudi Arabia 20 years on from the inaugural edition in 2005.

Athletics, Para Athletics, 3x3 Basketball, Boxing, Camel Racing, Duathlon, Equestrian, Esports, Fencing, Futsal, Handball, Judo, Ju-jitsu, Karate, Muay Thai, Para Powerlifting, Swimming, Taekwondo, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling and Wushu will all feature at Riyadh 2025.

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