The 1993

Women's Islamic Games The Women's Islamic Games, also called the Muslim Women's Olympics, were an international multi-sport event started in 1993. The event was organised by the Islamic Federation of Women's Sport. Muslim women of all nationalities were allowed to tak ...

(), also known as the First Women's Islamic Games were held in

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and

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, from 13 to 19 February 1993. Ten countries were represented at the Games, with 407 athletes, 46 teams, 190 judges, and 2 international observers in attendance. The Games featured seven main sports, which were athletics, badminton, fencing, handball, judo, swimming and volleyball. The Games also included

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for disabled sportswomen.

Venues

* Shahid Keshvari Stadium – Athletics *

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– Badminton, fencing, handball, judo, swimming, volleyball, para table tennis

Sports

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Participating nations

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Medal table

References

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