Boxing: Team Nigeria Arrives Saudi Arabia For Islamic Solidarity Games

Boxing: Team Nigeria Arrives Saudi Arabia For Islamic Solidarity Games

The Nigerian boxing team for the eagerly awaited 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games has arrived in Saudi Arabia in the early hours of Monday, ahead of the 6th edition of the event in Riyadh, reports BSNSports.com.ng.

The contingent, led by Coach Oyeleye Abayomi, includes Raheem Ridwan (65 kg) in the welterweight category and Adeshina Zainab (51 kg) in the flyweight category.

Before they departed for Riyadh on Sunday, the boxers underwent an intensive three-week training camp in Abuja, the nation's capital.

This year's Games will take place from November 7th to 21st in Riyadh, with boxing events set to begin on Thursday, November 5th.

The Vice President of the Nigerian Boxing Federation, Hon. Omonlei Imadu, visited the boxers in camp days before they departed for Riyadh, expressing optimism about a strong performance based on the team's readiness.

The Games will feature athletes from countries that are members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, competing in a variety of sports.

This year's event will include 21 sports and 2 para-sports. It is noteworthy that this marks the second time Saudi Arabia has hosted the Games, having previously held the first edition in 2005.