The Nationwide Sports activities Fee has formally launched the listing of athletes and officers who will symbolize Nigeria on the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Video games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, scheduled to happen from November 7 to 21.
A complete of 59 athletes and coaches will fly Nigeria’s flag throughout seven sports activities, backed by a high-performance crew that features technical officers, medical consultants, and directors.
Based on the Fee, Nigeria’s participation types a part of a long-term preparation technique for main upcoming multi-sport occasions — together with the 2026 Commonwealth Video games, 2027 African Video games, and 2028 Olympic Video games — all underneath the RHINSE Framework, which focuses on sustainable athlete and system improvement.
Nigeria’s involvement continues a proud custom, having participated within the final two editions of the Islamic Solidarity Video games — in 2017 and 2021. The 2025 Riyadh Video games will characteristic athletes from 57 international locations competing for continental and world recognition.
Officers described the occasion as a significant platform for Nigerian athletes to check their readiness, construct worldwide expertise, and foster unity by means of sport amongst member nations.
The Nationwide Sports activities Fee, in its official assertion, congratulated all chosen athletes and workers, urging them to symbolize the nation with excellence and satisfaction.
> “This isn’t nearly medals; it’s about preparation, efficiency, and function,” the assertion learn.
“We’re assured that Crew Nigeria will as soon as once more embody the spirit of resilience, self-discipline, and unity that defines our nation.”
With the inexperienced and white able to shine in Riyadh, Crew Nigeria will purpose to construct momentum forward of a packed worldwide sporting calendar — and reaffirm the nation’s rising energy on the worldwide stage
