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Syria's Collaboration With ISSA
The Syrian Olympic Committee was established in 1948 and was recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the same year.
Syria began participating in the Islamic Solidarity Games from the first edition in 2005 and has not missed any edition since.
Participation In Islamic Solidarity Games
Syria has won 26 medals in past editions of the Islamic Solidarity Games: 7 gold, 5 silver and 14 bronze.
The 6th Islamic Solidarity Games
ISG Riyadh 2025
Success Stories
Syria
Ahed Joughili
Weightlifter Ahed Joughili became the first Syrian athlete to win two gold medals in the history of the Islamic Solidarity Games. He achieved this in the weightlifting competitions at the 2005 and 2013 editions.
Total Number of Medals Won across all previous ISG Participations
7
5
14
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