Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness

Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness Abdulla Rafiu met with Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports in Sri Lanka Mr. Sunil Kumara Gamage to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of sports and youth development between the Maldives and Sri Lanka. During the meeting, both Ministers exchanged views on key areas of collaboration, including athlete development, capacity building, sports education, coaching programmes, and opportunities to enhance technical expertise within the Maldivian sports sector. Discussions also focused on creating stronger partnerships that would contribute to the long-term growth and development of sports in the Maldives. The meeting reflects the shared commitment of both countries to foster closer cooperation through sport and to explore new opportunities that benefit athletes, sports professionals, and youth communities in both nations.

The Sports First Aid and Taping Course officially commenced today in Malé City. Held from 14th–16th May 2026, the 3-day programme is organized in collaboration with Maldives National Institute of Sports and Sports Medicine Association of Maldives. With 26 participants taking part, the course aims to strengthen practical skills in sports first aid, taping techniques, and injury management to support safer sporting environments across the Maldives.

Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness attended the closing ceremony of Playing with Corals and the launch of Version 2.0 — an initiative that combines sport and environmental stewardship to inspire the next generation. In his remarks, the Minister highlighted the success of Version 1.0 in engaging youth through football while promoting marine awareness and climate responsibility. He emphasized that, for the Maldives, protecting coral reefs is essential to safeguarding our future, resilience, and way of life. The Minister also noted that Version 2.0 represents greater reach, deeper impact, and stronger integration of sport and environmental education, while commending all partners, councils, trainers, and young participants for their contributions to the initiative’s success.

The closing ceremony of the 2nd Physical Activity for Community Wellbeing Programme was held with 7 participants from A.A, A.Dh, V, and K. Atoll completing the program. The programme aimed to promote healthy and active lifestyles through simple, inclusive, and community-based physical activity initiatives. Throughout the programme, participants were equipped with practical skills and knowledge to organise and lead activities that strengthen physical health, mental wellbeing, and community engagement within their communities.

Happy Children’s Day to all the bright young hearts who inspire us with their dreams, energy, and endless potential. 🌟

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers whose strength, love, and support inspire generations every day.

Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness Abdulla Rafiu attended the 2nd edition of Kids Athletics Day in Addu City as Chief Guest, held in celebration of World Athletics Kids’ Athletics Day. Hosted by Club Racers in association with the Athletics Association of Maldives, the event brought together 350 children at Feydhoo Turf Ground under the theme “Healthy Kids for the Future,” promoting inclusive participation, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles through athletics.

ޅ. އޮޅުވެލިފުށީގައި ސަރުކާރުން ތަރައްޤީކުރި ފުޓްސަލް ދަނޑު ހުޅުވުމުގެ ރަސްމިއްޔާތު. މި ރަސްމިއްޔާތުގައި އޮޅުވެލިފުށީގައި ޤާއިމުކުރި ފުޓްސަލް ދަނޑު ހުޅުއްވައިދެއްވީ ސްޕެޝަލް އެޑްވައިޒަރ ޓު ދަ މިނިސްޓަރ އޮން ސްޕޯޓްސް ޑީސެންޓްރަލައިޒޭޝަން، މަޢުރޫފް އަޙްމަދު.

Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness Abdulla Rafiu attended the Maldives Open 2026 organized by Golf Association of Maldives. The 2nd edition of the Maldives Open 2026 Championship was successfully held at Victoria Golf Club from 6–7 May 2026, bringing together a total of 40 participants, including 18 Maldivian golfers. The event highlighted the rapid growth and increasing popularity of golf in the Maldives within a short period of time. With several golf courses already established at luxury resorts across the country, the sport continues to gain momentum among both local and international players. The government of Maldives continues to encourage the development of golf as part of its broader strategy to promote sports tourism and strengthen the nation’s tourism industry.

Join us for an immersive 3-day Youth Leadership Camp in K. Huraa. Dates: 14th, 15th & 16th May 2026 Location: K. Huraa Eligibility: Local participants aged 16 – 25 years Register by 7th May, 12:00hrs: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Glimpses from the ongoing “HashiheyoRaajje” program in Lh. Naifaru, engaging 50 participants and continuing to promote sustained health and active living within the community.

Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness Abdulla Rafiu attended the closing ceremony of the Burunu Shikaaru Bodyboarding Challenge 2026. With 35 athletes competing across 4 divisions, the event marked a significant step forward for the sport. The introduction of the junior girls division for the very first time stands as a major milestone in the development of bodyboarding in the Maldives.

We are pleased to announce that the Cricket Coaching Course has officially commenced in Malé City, running from 27th April to 03rd May 2026. A total of 24 participants have successfully enrolled in the course, marking a strong step forward in developing cricket coaching capacity in the Maldives. The course is being conducted by our instructors Imad Ismail and Ibrahim Ali, who bring valuable expertise and experience to support the development of participants. This program aims to enhance coaching knowledge, skills, and overall growth of the sport at both grassroots and national levels.

ޒުވާނުން ބާރުވެރިކުރުމާއި، ކުޅިވަރާއި ހަށިހެޔޮކަމާ ބެހޭ ވަޒީރު ޢަބްދުﷲ ރާފިޢު މިއަދު ވަނީ ނިލަންދޫ ދާއިރާގެ މަޖިލިސް މެމްބަރު ފާތިމަތު ސައުދާ އަދި ފ. ނިލަންދޫ ކައުންސިލާ ބައްދަލުކުރައްވާފައި. މި ބައްދަލުކުރެއްވުމުގައި ވަޒީރު ރާފިޢުވަނީ އެރަށުގެ ކުޅިވަރުގެ ހާލަތާއި، އެ ރަށުގައި ކުރިއަށްދާ ކުޅިވަރު މަޝްރޫޢުތަކާއި ގުޅޭގޮތުން މަޝްވަރާކުރައްވާފައި.

Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness, Abdulla Rafiu met with Ibrahim Hussein to discuss developing hydrosports in Vilimalé and across the Maldives, including plans for a Hydrosports Center and youth engagement. The meeting also covered upcoming championships and the long-term vision to expand opportunities for youth in the sport.

Badminton Technical Official Course to be commenced from 04 May 2026 to 10 May 2026 in Male' City. Link to Register: forms.gle/nSrFSPbZKdP5i2…

Highlights of Women’s Fitness & Weight Loss Programme in Lh. Hinnavaru, in collaboration with Hinnavaru Council and the Fitness and Recreation Center of Hinnavaru. With 35 participants, the programme runs from 15 April to 15 May, promoting healthier lifestyles and active living.

Commissioner of Sports Mohamed Tholal and MOC President Mohamed Abdul Sattar officially handed over the National Flag of Maldives to the athletes selected as flag bearers for Team Maldives at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, People’s Republic of China. Photo: MOC/Media

Congratulations to Mauroof Ahmed on your appointment as Special Advisor to the minister on Sports Decentralization.