Islamic Solidarity Games: Iran claims futsal gold, volleyball wins for Turkiye’s men and women

RIYADH: The Iranian national team took the futsal gold medal at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games, defeating Morocco 5–0 in the final at Riyad’s Prince Faisal bin Fahd Olympic Complex. In the bronze medal match, Uzbekistan edged Saudi Arabia 6–5 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in the battle for bronze. The futsal tournament, which began on Nov. 4, featured teams from Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Iran, Tajikistan, and Libya, marking the first official competition of Riyadh 2025.