A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Ali “Dhagandey” Ashfaq celebrates after scoring against Laos: he is ranked the top scorer in the goals-to-appearance ratio by the end of 2017. Local football legend and national skipper Ali “Dhagandey” Ashfaq has topped the international list of top 10 active goal scorers in goals-to-appearance ratio. According to the statistics published by Times Now of […]
The Asian Football Confederation has penalized the governing body of the sport in the Maldives. The Football Association of Maldives (FAM) was fined USD 1,500, after the national team delayed their return to the pitch after half-time, in the Asian Cup qualifier against Palestine. Palestine crushed the Maldives with an 8-1 win. The AFC also […]
The FIFA World Cup Trophy will arrive in the Maldives for the first time on January 24, 2018. PHOTO/FIFA Football fans in the Maldives have a reason to rejoice – the FIFA World Cup Trophy will land in the archipelago for the first time in history in coming January, on its traditional Trophy Tour around […]
Minister of Youth and Sports Iruthisham Adam has attended the final match of the President’s Cup 2017 football tournament, as the envoy of President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom. The match was held on Friday evening at the National Football Stadium. New Radiant Sports Club won the match against TC Sports Club, with a 3 – […]
A Chinese dive instructor at the Centara Grand Resort who went missing at sea has been found dead. Citing the police, local media reports the 25-year-old man was found in the Maafaru lagoon near the island of Mahibadhoo in Alif Dhaal atoll. The discovery of the body was reported to the police around 10:50 am […]
The Maldives has won many hearts across the globe for being the beautiful honeymoon destination, delightful retreat and heaven on earth that it is. Of late the scope of local activities has started to increase with the nation of tiny islands rising in popularity and importance as a water sports destination where people find simple […]
Staff and guests and Bandos Island Resort during the marathon held on December 10, 2017 at the island to mark its anniversary. The first resort opened in the Maldives, Bandos Island Resort has held a marathon to mark its 45th anniversary. The marathon titled “Viva la Vida” was held on Sunday evening at the resort […]
Sports Commissioner Ahmed Nasheed has announced his resignation from the post with effect on Monday. Nasheed, known as TC Dave, made the announcement on Facebook without stating a reason. “If I have acted wrongly towards anyone in sports during my time as commissioner, I urge you not to consider that as intentional,” he wrote. The […]
Zaheer Khan is the newest member of those Indian cricketers who have taken the plunger. Yes, the man does not play for us anymore, but Indian fans have not forgotten him. On November 23, he tied the knot with Sagarika Ghatke and like any newly married couple, the pair went on their honeymoon. Instagram […]