2005 Islamic Solidarity Games

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Fifty five nations participated in the said "Islamic Olympic Games", hosted by the Saudi cities of Mecca, Medina, Jeddah and Ta’if.

Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the prince of Mecca, opened the games in a ceremony in which more than 2,600 students participated at King Abdul Aziz Stadium.

Sports

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The Iranian and Omani football teams at the 2005 Islamic Solidarity Games

Medal table

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References

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External links

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