Egyptian delegation wins 10 medals in Islamic Solidarity Games

CAIRO – 15 May 2017: The weightlifter Rawya Abdel Khalek claimed a gold medal in the women's contests up to 75 kilograms division at the 4th Islamic Solidarity Games in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.

With Abdel-Khalek’s gold, Egyptian contingents claimed an overall total of 10 medals so far.

Karate's athletics garnered one silver, one gold and five bronze, while weightlifters won one silver and gold.

The competition currently is taking place at Baku and is scheduled to be staged from May 12 – 22, 2017.