Iranian weightlifter Ilia Salehipour claimed the gold medal in the Snatch event in the 88 kg category at the Sixth Islamic Solidarity Games – Riyadh 2025. Salehipour also won the silver medal in the Total event in the 88 kg category at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games (Riyadh 2025), after lifting a combined total of 359 kg. Salehipour also claimed the bronze medal in the men's 88 kg clean and jerk at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games (Riyadh 2025).