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Ali Thameem

Reshaping the Sports Act: what it means for Maldivian athletes

A recalibration of Maldivian sport is now underway — not just through infrastructure and investment, but through a wider effort to resolve the structural gaps that have long shaped how...

Ali Thameem4 months ago
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Football at a crossroads: Minister calls for unity as FAM normalization enters crucial phase

“Maldivian football is not in ICU any longer… But it is far from recovered,” stated the Minister of Sports, Fitness, and Recreation, Abdulla Rafiu. The challenges ahead, he said, are...

Ali Thameem4 months ago
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USD 50,000 allocated to FAM’s impromptu pre-season tournament

FIFA has allocated USD 50,000 — approximately MVR 771,000 — to support a pre-season tournament organized by the Football Association of Maldives (FAM). The initiative, proposed as an ad-hoc competition...

Ali Thameem4 months ago
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Story of Maldives’ first ever Woman FIDE Master

At just 13, Nuha Rilwan made history as the first Maldivian to earn the title of Woman FIDE Master (WFM)—a milestone she held alone for six years. Now 19, she...

Ali Thameem4 months ago
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Learning to ‘Play the Liverpool way’? What to expect from an LFC Academy in Maldives

When Liverpool FC — one of football’s most storied clubs — announced a new partnership with the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) on March 13, the news felt...

Ali Thameem4 months ago
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Shamha wins silver at Runtalya Marathon

Maldivian long-distance runner Shamha Ahmed secured a silver medal this past weekend in the women’s category at Runtalya, the annual marathon held in Antalya, Türkiye. The race kicked off at 9:00...

Ali Thameem4 months ago
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Eid Baibalaa Challenge – 29 teams drawn into the knockout bracket

The final preparations for this year’s Eid Baibalaa Challenge are taking place; a new, state-of-the-art ring has been constructed at Hulhumale’ central park. The Challenge is scheduled in a single...

Ali Thameem5 months ago
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Ihusan Abdul Ghani, esteemed Maldivian football coach, passes away at 51

Ihusan Abdul Ghani, one of the most influential figures in Maldivian football history, passed away last night after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 51. Affectionately known as...

Ali Thameem5 months ago
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The rise of a chess prodigy: Mujahid

Mujahid Bin Yazeedh’s rise from a beginner to one of the highest-rated chess players in the Maldives wasn’t scripted from the start—he stumbled into chess at age 12 by happenstance....

Ali Thameem5 months ago
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Swimming star Ulya now holds seven national records

Over the past 14 months, national swimming athlete Aishath Ulya Shaiq had broken several national records across multiple international championships. The 22-year-old currently holds individual national records in the 50m...

Ali Thameem5 months ago
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“I enjoy challenges” Australian coach sets bold vision for Odi Sports’ top-flight debut

On his first public appearance in last night’s press conference, the new head coach of Odi Sports Ian Andrew Gillan shared his thoughts on the task ahead, the potential of...

Ali Thameem5 months ago
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National football team begins training ahead of AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

The Maldives National Football team has resumed its practice sessions in Galolhu Stadium tonight. Nearly four months since the national team last played an international game, the Red Snappers are...

Ali Thameem6 months ago
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FAM Veterans League kicks off as three-time champions Hulhumale’ loses opening match

Hulhumale’ Veterans, defending champions of FAM Veteran’s League, has been defeated by Villimale United in this year’s opening game yesterday. The match saw just one goal; scored in the second...

Ali Thameem6 months ago
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Ramazan 7v7 – Veteran’s league in memory of Mohamed Arif – kicks off

Ramazan 7v7 League, a veteran’s league dedicated to the memory of late Mohamed Arif (Baka), has kicked off at Henveyru Stadium this evening. Arif’s passing was a heartbreaking loss to...

Ali Thameem6 months ago
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Saaid to represent Maldives at World Athletics Indoor Championship

Athletics Association of Maldives has announced that Hassan Saaid — the fastest track-and-field athlete in the country — has qualified for the World Athletics Indoor Championships Nanjing 25. The world...

Ali Thameem6 months ago
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‘We are so back’ – Maziya reclaims FAM Youth Championship after 14 years

Maziya Sports and Recreation’s U19 team has just fulfilled what the club had been dreaming of since 2011; win the FAM Youth Championship trophy. The young green boys defeated Club...

Ali Thameem6 months ago
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