The Women's Islamic Games were an international
multi-sport event
A multi-sport event is an organized sporting event, often held over multiple days, featuring competition in many different sports among organized teams of athletes from (mostly) nation-states. The first major, modern, multi-sport event of intern ...
started in 1993. The event was organised by the Islamic Federation of Women's Sport (IFWS). Muslim women of all nationalities were allowed to take part in the Games.
The event has been held in 1993, 1997, 2001, and 2005 in
Iran
Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and also called Persia, is a country located in Western Asia. It is bordered by Iraq and Turkey to the west, by Azerbaijan and Armenia to the northwest, by the Caspian Sea and Tu ...
.
Goals
#In sports and international competition, Muslim women cannot compete without protective clothing and headgear in accordance with Islam.
#Inspire Muslim women to achieve global competitiveness, on a regional, continental, world and
Olympic scale.
#The Women's Islamic Games will be an international event, and records shall be kept of athletes' performances.
Editions
Medal count
25 nations have won at least a single medal in the Women's Islamic Games. 23 nations have won at least a single gold medal.
Iran
Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and also called Persia, is a country located in Western Asia. It is bordered by Iraq and Turkey to the west, by Azerbaijan and Armenia to the northwest, by the Caspian Sea and Tu ...
became till now the leadership of the most winning medals.
See also
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Islamic Solidarity Games
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Islamic Games
References
External links
Official Web Site of Women's Islamic Games
{{International multi-sport events
Defunct multi-sport events
Islam and women
Women's sports competitions
Recurring sporting events established in 1993
1993 establishments in Iran
Recurring sporting events disestablished in 2005
2005 disestablishments in Iran