Riyadh hosts opening ceremony of 6th Islamic Solidarity Games
Riyadh, November 7, AZERTAC
The opening ceremony of the 6th edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games was held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
Weightlifter Dadash Dadashbeyli and volleyball player Nilufar Aghazada were the Azerbaijani flagbearers at the opening ceremony.
Azerbaijan is represented by 179 athletes in 20 sports. The 6th edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games, will continue until November 21, with participation of athletes from 57 Islamic countries competing for medals in 23 sports disciplines.
The closing ceremony of the Games will take place on November 21.
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