Amaechi wins discus silver at Islamic Games
Nigeria’s Obiageri Amaechi has given Team Nigeria a bright start in athletics after winning silver in the women’s discus event on the opening day of competition at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games. Amaechi recorded a throw of 56.99m, missing the gold medal by a slim margin of 0.05m. The top spot went to Nora Monie, who won with a throw of 57.04m, while Turkey’s Ozlem Becerek claimed bronze with 55.56m.