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Maldives beat Kyrgyzstan 3–1 on Monday to move to the top of the Women’s Cup 2025 rankings. The win marks a significant achievement for Maldivian women’s volleyball, strengthening the team’s hopes of securing the gold medal in the Central Zone competition. Kyrgyzstan dominated the opening set,...
The Bank of Maldives (BML) has signed a three‑year agreement with the Football Association of Maldives (FAM) to sponsor the national football teams. The agreement was signed at a ceremony on Monday, with BML CEO and Managing Director Mohamed Shareef signing on behalf of the bank, and FAM President...
The National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM) elected Ismail Shareef, a seasoned veteran of the Maldivian maritime industry, as its new President during the association's Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Sunday afternoon. Professional Background: Ismail Shareef is currently the General...
Maldives defeated Afghanistan in straight sets in the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Women’s Cup 2025 on Saturday, securing their second win of the tournament. Maldives, who also beat Bangladesh in straight sets in their opening match, continued their strong form with a 25–20, 25–13,...
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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed hosted a special luncheon on Tuesday for the visiting Palestinian Under-17 football team, who are currently in the Maldives for a training camp ahead of the AFC U-17 qualifiers. The event was held at Hotel Jen’s ballroom and attended by...
The Criminal Court has rejected the defense argument of former Football Association of Maldives (FAM) president Bassam Adeel Jaleel, who claimed his case could not proceed without FIFA’s permission. Bassam, currently serving a nine-year prison sentence, four years for embezzlement of FAM funds and...
Dhiraagu has rolled out the Medianet Unlimited SportsPass, a new add-on that unlocks a broad slate of live sports channels and tournaments — from the Premier League and UEFA Champions League to other major football leagues — alongside cricket, volleyball, badminton, tennis, and more. Priced at MVR...
Maldivian freediving Umair Badheeu has ended his 2025 season on a remarkable high, setting three new national records for the Maldives at the Freediving World Cup 2025, held from 15–22 October in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Organised by the Freediving World Apnea Center and certified by AIDA...
The Sports Ministry has introduced a new regulation that allows eligible athletes to receive up to MVR 300,000 per year for advanced training and experience under the government-funded Arutha Programme. The initiative aims to support Maldivian athletes competing at national and international...
The government of President Mohamed Muizzu has faced condemnation after anti-Israel protestors were forced out of the National Stadium in Male' during a football match with FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Infantino joined an exhibition match on Friday, where the FIFA President’s team faced off...