Hamna and Rihan clinch titles in National Swimming Competition

Dec 22, 2024, 12:02 PM
 Hamna and Rihan clinch titles in National Swimming Competition

Hulhumalé, Maldives: National swimmers Hamna Ahmed and Mohamed Rihan Shiham triumphed in the BML 48th National Swimming Competition Open Category, clinching the top titles.

Hamna, competing during her overseas scholarship period, dominated the Open Category with 100 points, followed by Zainab Abdulla Shafeeq in second with 90 points and Meral Ayn Latheef in third with 80 points.

Rihan, continuing his strong form, won the men's title with 105 points. Ali Imaan secured second place with 95 points, while Dhaain Ahmed Shageef finished third with 85 points.

A special EAD category was also held, with Moosa Jaaish Sanaullah Shakeeb winning the top spot with 60 points. Mohamed Ash'al Adam came in second with 55 points, while Ahmed Dhaa'i Miruza earned third place with 25 points.

In the junior category, Amna Thazkiyah Mirsad topped the girls' division with 95 points. The second place was shared by Laily Ahmed Nawaz, Zoha Azlee Naseem, and Sarah Mohamed, each with 50 points, while Alya Shareef, Malaika Linda Imran, and Mariyam Mysum Niyaz finished third with 30 points each.

In the boys' junior division, Zukain Abdulla Haneef claimed first place with 90 points, while Aiman Moosa Rasheed took second with 75 points. The third place was shared by Mohamed Alyan Shifan and Zaakin Ashraf Rasheed, both with 35 points.

In the masters men’s division, Ahmed Shaavee Rafiu won the title with 70 points, followed by Mohamed Amir in second with 55 points and Moosa Neeveen in third with 35 points.

In the team categories, Feena Swimming Club emerged as the best men's team with 330 points, with New Lagoons Swimming Club finishing second with 200 points, and Maldives Lifeguard Association in third with 100 points. In the women’s team category, Dhi Sports Club claimed the top spot with 305 points, while Maldives Lifeguard Association secured second place with 210 points, and New Lagoons Swimming Club came third with 115 points.

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