Revival Sports set to compete in two international tournaments with medal aspirations

Nov 13, 2024, 5:26 PM

Male' Maldives: Revival Sports set to compete in two international tournaments with medal aspirations.

Four players from Revival Sports Club are set to represent Maldives in the upcoming Badminton World Federation Circuit Tournaments – the Zambia International 2024 and Botswana International 2024. The tournaments will take place from 14th-17th November and 21st-24th November 2024.

The selected players are experienced international competitors: Nibal Ahmed, Zayan Zaki, Fathimath Nabaaha (Naba), and Aminath Nabeeha (Naby). They will be accompanied by head coach Nashfan Mohamed.

According to Revival Sports, the tournament draws provide a promising opportunity for the players to challenge for medals. Recently, Naba and Naby clinched a bronze medal in the women's doubles event at the Uganda tournament.

As the most successful women’s badminton duo in the country, Naba and Naby are now representing Maldives internationally with Revival Sports.

Event participation breakdown

Men's Singles: Nibal Ahmed, Zayan Zaki

Women's Singles: Fathimath Nabaaha, Aminath Nabeeha

Men's Doubles: Nibal Ahmed & Zayan Zaki

Women's Doubles: Fathimath Nabaaha & Aminath Nabeeha

Mixed Doubles: Nibal Ahmed & Aminath Nabeeha - Zayan Zaki & Fathimath Nabaaha

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