According to a missive from the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA), Guyana will once again proudly participate in the sixth Edition of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA) Games, scheduled to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 5 to 21, 2025.
Following its inaugural debut at the first edition in 2005, Guyana will field a competitive contingent to represent the nation at this prestigious multisport event, which brings together athletes from over 57 member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
The Islamic Solidarity Games is a unique concept designed to foster unity, friendship, and cultural exchange among athletes of the Islamic world and beyond, promoting mutual understanding and solidarity through the universal language of sport. Guyana’s participation marks a continuation of its growing engagement in international multi-sport competitions under the leadership of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA), which remains committed to providing pathways for athletes to gain exposure, experience, and excellence on the world stage.
About the Games
The Sixth Islamic Solidarity Games will feature over 270 events across 19 sports, including athletics, boxing, swimming, table tennis, and weightlifting, as well as emerging disciplines such as esports and para sports. This will be the second time Saudi Arabia hosts the event, the first being the inaugural games in 2005.
This year’s Games continue the tradition of promoting solidarity, cultural diversity, and peace through sport, providing an opportunity for athletes to compete at elite levels while showcasing their nations’ talents and values.
The Guyanese team will be led by Chef de Mission Garfield Wiltshire, while Nalini Mc Koy will serve as Assistant Chef de Mission. The GOA President Godfrey Munroe and Vice President Cristy Campbell will attend the ISSA Annual General Assembly.
Olympian Chelsea Edghill, Chairperson of the GOA Athletes’ Commission, will represent Guyana at the Athletes’ Commission Session, where she will exercise voting rights on behalf of the nation.
The team is set to get into action today, with boxing running from November 5 to 10, 2025, followed by table tennis from November 8 to 12, 2025, swimming from November 8 to 12, 2025, and athletics from November 17 to 20, 2025.
The Team Guyana Delegation comprises:
Table Tennis November 8 – 12, 2025
Men’s Team:
Shemar Britton – Singles, Men’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Men’s Team
Elishaba Johnson – Singles, Mens Team
Nigel Bryan – Singles, Men’s Doubles, Men’s Team
Women’s Team:
Chelsea Edghill – Singles, Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Women’s Team
Jasmine Billingy – Singles, Women’s Doubles, Women’s Team
Thuraia Thomas – Women’s Team
Coaches: Linden Johnson and Joel Alleyne
Athletics: November 17–20, 2025
Leslain Baird – Javelin
Emanuel Archibald – 100m, Long Jump, 4x100m
Noelex Holder – 200m, 4x100m
Akeem Stewart – 100m, 4x100m
Revon Williams – 400m, 4x100m, 4×400 Mixed
Robert Marcus – 200m, 4x100m
Simeon Adams – 400m, Mixed 4x400m
Aliyah Abrams – 400m, Mixed 4x400m
Keliza Smith – 100m/200m, Mixed 4x400m
Kenisha Phillips – 200m (Alternate, Mixed 4x400m)
Natricia Hooper – Triple Jump
Coach: Quincy Clarke
Boxing: November 5 – 10, 2025
Keevin Allicock
Joel Williamson
Coach: Lennox Daniels
Swimming: November 8 – 12, 2025
Delroy Tyrell – 50-metre backstroke, 50-metre butterfly, 50-metre freestyle, and 100-metre backstroke.
Coach: Ewin Enmore
Coming on the heels of His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali’s visit and address to the ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII) forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 27-30, 2025, the event will be held under the theme “The Key to Prosperity – Unlocking New Frontiers of Growth”. Guyana’s participation at the games takes on an even more significant role in Guyana’s sports diplomacy and development chapter.
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