Kulhudhuffushi City, Maldives: Handball Maldives is planning to host an international beach handball tournament this year, with discussions progressing well with the Asian Handball Federation (AHF).
Handball Maldives is planning to host an international beach handball tournament with support from the Asian Handball Federation.
Preliminary discussions have gone well, with further progress made during the recent visit of Mr. Muhammad Shafiq, Secretary General of the Asian Handball Federation.
The President of Handball Maldives, Ahmed Mujuthaba (Mujey) told "Adhadhu Sports" that the meeting with Shafiq helped advance talks about bringing the International Beach Handball Competition to the Maldives. He highlighted that the Asian Handball Federation is pleased with the facilities and support available in the Maldives for Beach Handball.
Maldives Olympic Committee (MOC), along with Handball Maldives, met with Mr. Shafiq at the MOC office to discuss plans for the event. The MOC expressed its full backing for the initiative, recognizing its potential to enhance the profile of handball in the Maldives.
"Such initiatives not only provide valuable exposure for local athletes but also serve as a platform to promote the country’s tourism industry. Discussions focused on logistics, collaboration, and the resources needed to ensure the smooth execution of the competition," stated the MOC.
Meanwhile, the Maldives National Beach Handball team is preparing for the upcoming Asian competition, scheduled for early May at Oman. The team initially began preparations for the Commonwealth competition in Pakistan in February, which was later cancelled.
