Riyadh: Minister of Sport, President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and President of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal attended the closing ceremony of the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games "Riyadh 2025" that concluded yesterday at the Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University sports stadium. According to Saudi Press Agency, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia finished fourth in the games, securing a total of 57 medals, which included 18 gold, 12 silver, and 27 bronze medals. The event was also attended by Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee vice president and Higher Organizing Committee for the Games chairman Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed. During the closing ceremony, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki delivered a speech in which he expressed gratitude and appreciation to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for his patronage of the tournament. He also thanked His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abd ulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for his support of the sports sector, which played a significant role in the success of the tournament. Prince Abdulaziz then officially handed over the hosting rights for the seventh edition of the games to Malaysia, expressing hopes for its success in organizing an event that would continue the legacy of solidarity and success. The closing ceremony featured several Saudi artistic and cultural performances, the honoring of volunteers, a parade of participating nations, and a video highlighting the games' most memorable moments.
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