ESTABLISHMENT
By virtue of Resolution No.17/11-C of the Eleventh Islamic Conference
of Foreign Ministers held in Islamabad, Pakistan, in May 1980 (1400H)
and Resolution No.7/3-C of the Third Islamic Summit held in Makkah Al
Mukarramah/Taif in January 1981 (1401H) of the Third Islamic Summit
Conference, it was decided to establish the “Islamic Solidarity Sports
Federation”. It was formally established on 6 May 1985.
OBJECTIVES
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To strengthen Islamic solidarity among youth in Member States and promote Islamic identity in the fields of sports.
- To inculcate the principles of non-discrimination as to religion, race or color, in conformity with the precepts of Islam.
- To reinforce the bonds of unity, amity and fraternity among youth in Member States.
- To introduce OIC goals to the youth in the Member States.
- To encourage member NOCs to unify stances in Olympic, international,
continental and regional conferences and meetings; and to cooperate
with all international and continental sports institutions and
organizations.
- To boost cooperation among Member States on matters of common interest in all fields of sports activities.
- To preserve sports principles and to promote the Olympic sports movements in the Muslim world.
- To encourage the spirit of sportsmanship, principles of fair play and non-violent behavior in sports events.
- To respect the issues of environment in sports facilities.
- To join the campaign against doping in sports.
- To support the principles of peace and the related efforts in the field of sports all over the world.
- To pay due attention to sport education, health and recreation.
- To encourage sports tourism.
- To promote the sports culture.
- To develop women's sports in line with the teachings of Islam.
HEADQUARTERSThe Headquarters of the Federation is in Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Olympic Complex in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
ADDRESS P.O. Box 330999, Riyadh 11373
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Tel : (+966 1) 480 9253 / 480 8986
Fax : (+966 1) 482 2145
Email: issf@awalnet.net.sa
