iMSPORT.TV – Chef de Mission (CdM) of the Indonesian Team, Endri Erawan, confirmed that all preparations for the Red-and-White contingent are well underway ahead of the Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) 2025, which will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 7 to 21, 2025.
In this edition, Indonesia will field 38 athletes competing in seven sports: swimming, fencing, muaythai, wrestling, weightlifting, camel racing, and pencak silat (as a demonstration sport). They will be supported by 14 officials and 13 headquarters personnel from the Indonesian Olympic Committee (NOC Indonesia).
“Our team may be small, but we are committed to providing the best support possible so that the athletes can perform and achieve their best for Indonesia,” said Endri Erawan, CdM of the Indonesian Team and Executive Committee member of NOC Indonesia.
For Endri, the Islamic Solidarity Games joined by 57 member countries—is not just about winning medals. The event stands as a symbol of solidarity, brotherhood, and tolerance among nations, organized under the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Interestingly, even though the participants come from countries with Muslim-majority populations, the athletes themselves are not required to be Muslim. They represent their respective nations, making the ISG a genuine platform for unity across faiths through sports, free from discrimination.
This sixth edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games will feature 23 main sports, with the potential to expand to 26 including demonstration events. All competitions will be held at modern sports venues such as Boulevard, Olympic Complex, Al Janadriyah, and Malaz, which blend Saudi Arabia’s rich traditions with a touch of modernity.
Islamic Solidarity Games Riyadh 2025: A Small Team with a Big Spirit for Indonesia
Indonesia has a notable history in the event. At the 2013 Islamic Solidarity Games in Jakarta–Palembang, Indonesia emerged as the overall champion, securing 36 gold, 36 silver, and 34 bronze medals. Meanwhile, in the most recent edition in Konya 2022, Indonesia finished 6th overall with 12 gold, 12 silver, and 21 bronze medals.
Indonesia has chosen not to send its full-strength delegation this year due to the ISG’s close schedule to the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand. Nevertheless, Endri emphasized that fighting spirit and sportsmanship remain top priorities.
“We want our athletes to perform confidently, stay focused on their best performance, and carry Indonesia’s message of sportsmanship to the world,” said Endri.
For the Indonesian contingent, competing on Arabian soil carries a deeper meaning. Beyond chasing medals, they bring a broader mission to spread the spirit of peace, brotherhood, and perseverance that defines Indonesia.
“Our athletes embody the nation’s noble values: perseverance, camaraderie, and respect for others. We want the world to see Indonesia as a nation of peace and true sportsmanship,” Endri concluded.
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