November 21, Riyadh (BNA): With a total of 34 medals, the Kingdom of Bahrain finished the Sixth Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh with its best result since competing. The outcome demonstrated Bahrain’s advancement in both individual and team sports and reaffirmed its participation in the Games.
Bahrain concludes Islamic Solidarity Games with 34-medal achievement
After the national handball team overcame Saudi Arabia 33–31 in a fiercely contested final, Bahrain concluded its campaign with a gold medal. With nine goals from Mohammed Habib and important contributions from Hassan Al Samahiji and Hussain Al Sayyad, the team put on a calm and controlled performance. Bahrain’s position as one of the top handball teams in the area was highlighted by their balanced offense and defense.
Bahrain added three medals in wrestling. In the 86kg division, Khidir Saipudinov defeated Arsenii Dzhioev of Azerbaijan in a tough final to win silver. After a remarkable run to the final, where he faced Iran’s Amir Zarei, Shamil Sharipov won silver in the 125kg division. With a composed and focused performance, Magomedrasul Asluev defeated Fazlı Eryılmaz of Turkey to win bronze in the 74kg division.
The Bahraini delegation also took part in the closing ceremony at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Stadium, joining the parade of nations in an occasion that demonstrated Bahrain’s participation in significant Islamic athletic events and the spirit of togetherness among participating nations.
With 16 gold, 11 silver, and 7 bronze medals, Bahrain placed sixth overall—its greatest finish in the Islamic Solidarity Games‘ history—and demonstrated the sport’s ongoing growth and competitiveness on a regional and global scale.
Ten sports, including athletics, paraathletics, weightlifting, wrestling, handball, volleyball, table tennis, esports, and judo, produced medals for the Kingdom. The range of disciplines demonstrates the depth of Bahrain’s athletic development and the capacity of national federations to translate involvement into observable outcomes.
Bahrain emerged victorious in the athletics medal standings, solidifying its standing as one of the top countries in the region for track and field.
His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), President of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), whose presence at the handball final gave the team a lot of motivation, has contributed to Bahrain’s overall performance.
Bahrain’s participation in the Riyadh 2025 Games comes to an end with this accomplishment, laying the groundwork for future athletic success.
