Moroccan athlete Anass Essayi soared to victory on Wednesday, capturing the gold medal in the 1500 meters at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh. This triumph marks a standout moment in the athletics events of the Games' sixth edition, hosted in the Saudi city. Essayi crossed the finish line at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium with an impressive time of 3:44.20, narrowly edging out Turkish competitor Mehmet Çelik, who claimed silver with a time of 3:44.50. The bronze went to Algeria's Anis Chott, who completed the race in 3:44.65. In his post-race remarks, Essayi expressed immense satisfaction with his gold medal achievement, attributing it to the rigorous training and dedication he has maintained throughout the year. He highlighted the favorable conditions of the race and conveyed his ambition to continue representing Morocco with pride in upcoming competitions, aiming to elevate the national flag on the international stage.
