Our Strategic Identity
Shaping a bright sporting future
Our Vision
United by Islamic values, we foster sports integrity and
excellence by celebrating peace,
diversity, and our shared
humanity
Our Mission
To build a people-centric
Islamic Sports Movement
across our member states and
the global community that
upholds our shared values
Our Values
Nurturing harmony and understanding through the power of sport
Peace
The essential state for fostering growth and achievement is rooted in respect and harmony
Unity
Focused on collaboration and shared goals, uniting people through the power of sport
Diversity
Celebrating individual and collective uniqueness across cultures and traditions, ensuring safe and inclusive environments for learning and success
Integrity
Practicing responsible, ethical, and accountable behaviors that contribute to the community
Fulfillment
Achieving personal and collective satisfaction through optimal performance, goal attainment, and contributions to shared values
The essential state for fostering growth and achievement is rooted in respect and harmony
01.
Peace
02.
Unity
03.
Diversity
04.
Integrity
05.
Fulfillment
Focus Areas
Sports Ecosystem Development
Sports Ecosystem Development
Sports development in the ISSA’s 57 member countries faces challenges with a lack of high-level competitions, inadequate training facilities, underdeveloped programs, and a lack of effective interaction among stakeholders at a national level.
Organization of Multi-Sport Events
Organization of Multi-Sport Events
Elite athletes in ISSA member countries lack access to high-quality, culturally-aligned platforms where they can compete at international standards. Inadequate infrastructure, limited hosting capacity and the lack of coordinated, high-level competitions continue to hold back athletes’ performance and the global visibility of ISSA member countries.
Sports Academia & Research
Sports Academia & Research
A gap in coordinated academic collaboration and research is evident across the ISSA’s 57 member countries, and Islamic values need to be greater integrated into sport, sports science and sports management.
Integrating Islamic Values, Culture & Traditions in Global Sports Movement
Integrating Islamic Values, Culture & Traditions in Global Sports Movement
Current planning processes for international sports events provide limited consideration for the cultural needs of all athletes, and Muslim athletes face unique challenges which can impact their ability to fulfil their potential to thrive on the global stage.
Sports Emergency Support
Sports Emergency Support
A significant number of ISSA member countries are affected by conflict, disaster and crisis, making it difficult for athletes to access safe and stable environments for sport. This undermines their ability to participate and progress, despite sport’s potential to bring hope and unity in times of instability.
Focus Areas
Sports Ecosystem Development
Sports development in the ISSA’s 57 member countries faces challenges with a lack of high-level competitions, inadequate training facilities, underdeveloped programs, and a lack of effective interaction among stakeholders at a national level.
Organization of Multi-Sport Events
Elite athletes in ISSA member countries lack access to high-quality, culturally-aligned platforms where they can compete at international standards. Inadequate infrastructure, limited hosting capacity and the lack of coordinated, high-level competitions continue to hold back athletes’ performance and the global visibility of ISSA member countries.
Sports Academia & Research
A gap in coordinated academic collaboration and research is evident across the ISSA’s 57 member countries, and Islamic values need to be greater integrated into sport, sports science and sports management.
Integrating Islamic Values, Culture & Traditions in Global Sports Movement
Current planning processes for international sports events provide limited consideration for the cultural needs of all athletes, and Muslim athletes face unique challenges which can impact their ability to fulfil their potential to thrive on the global stage.
Sports Emergency Support
A significant number of ISSA member countries are affected by conflict, disaster and crisis, making it difficult for athletes to access safe and stable environments for sport. This undermines their ability to participate and progress, despite sport’s potential to bring hope and unity in times of instability.
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