Weightlifter Dadash Dadashbeyli and volleyball player Nilufer Aghazade will carry Azerbaijan’s national flag at the opening ceremony of the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, scheduled to take place today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Dadash Dadashbeyli (109kg) is among the most decorated athletes participating in the Games. He won three gold medals at the European Championships in Bulgaria, three silvers at the World Cup in Thailand, and one silver medal at the World Championships in Bahrain.
Nilufer Aghazade became the Azerbaijani champion in 2025.
The 6th edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games, will continue until November 21, with participation of 3,500 athletes from 57 Islamic countries.
