Asian nations produced one of the strongest collective performances at the Riyadh 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games, finishing with 81 medals and fielding the largest delegation of the event – 89 athletes (42 women, 56 men). The weightlifting competition, held as part of a multisport program involving more than 50 participating countries, showcased the continent’s depth, technical readiness, and expanding regional development.
Uzbekistan topped Asia’s medal standings with 20 medals, including 6 gold, demonstrating stable high-level results across both men’s and women’s categories. Bahrain, Indonesia, and Kazakhstan followed with significant contributions:
• Bahrain secured 5 gold medals, reflecting excellent gold-level efficiency.
• Indonesia earned 11 medals, driven by strong silver-medal performances.
• Kazakhstan collected 12 medals, showing balanced depth across multiple weight classes.
Iran added further continental strength with 15 medals, while Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, and Bangladesh contributed additional podium finishes. Saudi Arabia’s improving performance, combined with Bangladesh’s three bronze medals, reflects ongoing development within the region’s growing weightlifting systems.
Across all Asian delegations, athletes earned:
• 22 gold medals
• 30 silver medals
• 29 bronze medals
As the most represented continent and one of the strongest in overall performance, Asia reaffirmed its leadership role in the Islamic Solidarity Games. The results underscore not only elite-level competitiveness but also the increasing number of emerging national programs investing in coaching, youth development, and international exposure.
Asia’s collective performance in Riyadh demonstrates that the continent continues to drive the evolution of the sport, setting a strong foundation for upcoming continental and global championships.
