Male' Maldives: Maldives Junior Open 2025 has attracted an outstanding 344 entries, with young athletes from seven countries confirmed to compete in the highly anticipated tournament.
Scheduled for the first week of September, the championship is organized by "The Badminton Club", founded by former Sports Minister Ahmed Mahloof.
According to the organizers, the primary objective of the Maldives Junior Open is to create a platform for emerging Maldivian talent to test their skills against international opponents, while giving local fans the chance to witness competitive badminton of the highest level on home soil.
Among the participants are several athletes based in the Maldives, while around 30 international players are expected to travel to Malé for the event.
The tournament has also received exceptional nationwide participation, further highlighting the rapid growth of badminton across the country:
- 59 players from Revival Eydhafushi
- Over 25 players from Naifaru
- More than 20 players from Addu City
- Above 30 players from Ajfan International Academy
- Over 15 players collectively from Afnaan Rashyd Academy, M Sports Academy, and other academies
Adding to the tournament’s prestige, a number of international umpires are also expected to officiate.
The official draw is scheduled for 25th August and will be conducted via Tournament Software, a system designed to streamline scheduling, while allowing both players and parents to easily track fixtures and receive live updates throughout the event.
Organizers of the Maldives Junior Open extended their appreciation to the many clubs and academies supporting the competition, including Revival Sports, Revival Eydhafushi, Ajfan Academy, Addu Badminton Club, Badminton Academy of Naifaru, Afnaan Academy, M Sports Academy, Badminators MV, and LOLO Sports Academy.
With its record-breaking participation and strong international presence, the Maldives Junior Open 2025 is set to be one of the most vibrant badminton spectacles in the nation’s history, showcasing both homegrown promise and international talent.
