2013 Islamic Solidarity Games

Discussion in 'AFC: Tournaments' started by edrees, Dec 5, 2012.

  1. edrees

    edrees Member

    Nov 28, 2005
    latest news reports suggest the games will be held in 2013 in Indonesia.
    In terms of football, would be a good tournament if most Islamic state nations enter there national team.
     
  2. (De La)Redstriker06

    May 3, 2003
    Club:
    Montreal Impact
    Nat'l Team:
    Palestine
    I don't think a lot of senior teams will enter this competition. 2013 is jammed with a lot of different competitions: WCQ, Asian Cup Qualifying, African Cup of Nations, Challenge Cup, et al.
     
  3. druryfire

    druryfire Member

    Sep 10, 2007
    England
    I don't know how Indonesia could host. Football wise, the country is in such a mess and it really won't be long now until FIFA have to step in. Any nation expecting a smoothly run tournament in Indonesia would be out of their minds. But would like to see the competition back in some form.
     
  4. edrees

    edrees Member

    Nov 28, 2005
    Last games in Iran were cancelled, so i wonder if these games will go ahead or not
     
  5. druryfire

    druryfire Member

    Sep 10, 2007
    England
  6. edrees

    edrees Member

    Nov 28, 2005
    The bigger nations will most probably send a young team out but for lesser known Asian nations, would be a good test and good match experience for them
     
  7. edrees

    edrees Member

    Nov 28, 2005
    Any news about the games?
     
  8. Afghan-Juventus

    Afghan-Juventus Member+

    Oct 14, 2012
    Club:
    Juventus FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Afghanistan
  9. edrees

    edrees Member

    Nov 28, 2005
    The football side of the games should be interesting hopefully most of the islamic states do attend, should be an interesting one...
     
  10. al ittihady

    al ittihady Member

    Jan 5, 2009
    Club:
    Al Ittihad Jeddah
    Nat'l Team:
    Saudi Arabia
    Saudi will be sending a team comprising of players of the First Division..No players from the premier league will be playing in the team.
     
  11. edrees

    edrees Member

    Nov 28, 2005
    so basically 2nd division players will represent Saudi in the games? Why not just send Saudi U20s or u17s in preperation for the AFC Youth Qualifications to be played probably at the end of the year...

    Pretty stupid to send 2nd division players
     
  12. jonny63

    jonny63 Member+

    Feb 17, 2005
    Norway
  13. edrees

    edrees Member

    Nov 28, 2005
    Just in time for the AFC Youth qualifiers, a great reason to send a young team to the tournement.. Saudi's are just played stupid for sending 2nd tier players instead of giving their youth a run.
     
  14. druryfire

    druryfire Member

    Sep 10, 2007
    England
    Does anyone know what dates this tournament is actually taking place?
     
  15. Arsenalkid700

    Arsenalkid700 Member

    Aug 9, 2011
    New York City
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    2022.
     
  16. edrees

    edrees Member

    Nov 28, 2005
    So much potential to have Islamic games worldwide.. but its unfortunate that no one can get it working..
     
  17. al ittihady

    al ittihady Member

    Jan 5, 2009
    Club:
    Al Ittihad Jeddah
    Nat'l Team:
    Saudi Arabia
    The problem is so many events lined up. The sport tourism industry is increasing. East asian games, Olympics, South Asian games, Commonwealth games hamper the other events. Countries will go for the games where they can get pride. Islamic games will need more time and proper timing for the event to take place. The committe should be strong and influential.
     
  18. Afghan-Juventus

    Afghan-Juventus Member+

    Oct 14, 2012
    Club:
    Juventus FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Afghanistan
    I think more nations would come if the games were counted as official fifa matches
     
  19. Mussab86

    Mussab86 Member+

    Jan 20, 2006
    Jabriya, Kuwait
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    Iraq
    any news about this tournament? what are the participating teams in the football competition?
     
  20. Iranianfootie

    Iranianfootie Member

    Sep 8, 2009
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Surely the greatest Islamic country on Earth should be a participant.
     
  21. Afghan-Juventus

    Afghan-Juventus Member+

    Oct 14, 2012
    Club:
    Juventus FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Afghanistan
    i havent heard anything about afghanistan joining. :D
     
  22. Iranianfootie

    Iranianfootie Member

    Sep 8, 2009
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    What Muslim country has qualified for the World Cup? I haven't heard anything about Afghanistan qualifying...but I do hope Afghanistan qualifies for the World Cup. Your country has been wartorn for far too long. It would be cooler if Afghanistan got it over Qatar.
     
  23. Mussab86

    Mussab86 Member+

    Jan 20, 2006
    Jabriya, Kuwait
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    Iraq
    so.... any news?
     
  24. edrees

    edrees Member

    Nov 28, 2005
    Saudi Arabia have qualified for the World Cup..
     
  25. Iranianfootie

    Iranianfootie Member

    Sep 8, 2009
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    No they were eliminated even before the final round. I meant this upcoming WC.
     

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