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Azerbaijan's Collaboration With ISSA
The Azerbaijan Olympic Committee was established in 1992 and was recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1993.
Azerbaijan began its participation in the Islamic Solidarity Games from the very first edition in 2005 and has not missed a single edition since.
Participation In Islamic Solidarity Games
Azerbaijan hosted the Baku 2017 edition of the Games. Ahead of Riyadh 2025, Azerbaijan has accumulated a total of 300 medals.
The 6th Islamic Solidarity Games
ISG Riyadh 2025
Participation
179
Participants
Sports
Medals
9
19
31
Success Stories
Riyadh 2025
Irina Zaretska
The Azerbaijani legend Irina Zaretska won gold in the Karate W-68kg event, securing her third consecutive title after victories in 2017 and 2022.
Azerbaijan
Zohra Aghamirova
Azerbaijani gymnast Zohra Aghamirova achieved remarkable success by winning 6 medals (4 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze) across two editions of the Islamic Solidarity Games — Baku 2017 and Konya 2021. She stands out as one of the top gymnasts in the history of the Games.
Total Number of Medals Won across all previous ISG Participations
114
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