The Islamic Games (Arabic: الألعاب الإسلامية, Turkish: Islam Ülkeleri Spor Oyunlari) was a multi-sport event for athletes from Muslim countries that was held from 28 September to 5 October 1980 in İzmir, Turkey.

[2] Among the nations competing at the tournament, only Algeria and Libya had sent delegations to the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow (the rest observed the boycott).

[3] The idea for the games was initiated in 1979, following an agreement between foreign ministers at a regional meeting in Islamabad.

[4] The games was proposed to be held on a quadrennial basis, being scheduled one year before the Summer Olympics to allow Muslim nations to prepare for the larger competition.

Saudi Arabia was chosen to host the second Islamic Games in 1983, but ultimately the event was not held.