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Islamic Solidarity Games: Team Nigeria jets out to Riyadh

Nigeria’s boxing contingent for the 6th edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) has departed for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the 6th edition of the Games scheduled to hold between 7th to 21st November, 2025.

Chief de Mission and Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, described the Riyadh Games as a “crucial aspect of Nigeria’s strategic sports development plan,” stating that the event serves as both a test of preparation and a pathway toward greater international success including at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles as he restated NSC’s commitment to ensuring that Nigerian athletes receive the necessary support to excel on global platforms.

Olopade said, “This is more than just another international competition. It is a vital stepping stone for our athletes toward Olympian ambitions. Our team is prepared, focused and hungry for success. We carry the hopes of the nation with us to Riyadh.”

Nigeria has maintained a strong presence at the Games since the inaugural edition in 2005 and the country’s athletes have recorded success across various sporting categories.

The contingent is led by experienced coaches and supported by technical staff dedicated to achieving peak performance levels.

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