The Maldives Sports Awards named TT player Fathmath Dheema Ali and bodybuilder Azneen Rashad as the best athletes in the country this year.
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih presented the awards to the two athletes at the awards ceremony held at the Male’ Ekuveni Synthetic Track on Friday night.
The President was accompanied by First Lady Fazna Ahmed at the ceremony. The Sports Minister, Ahmed Mahloof, cabinet ministers, Nigerian Minister of Sports, Sunday Akin Dare and world-class sportspersons and athletes and local athletes attended the ceremony.
The President also presented awards to five recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Eight recipients of the Sports Icon Award. And 16 recipients of the Special Recognition Award.
They give the Lifetime Achievement Award to individuals who have served in the sports industry for many years.
Therefore, they confer the Sports Icon Award to individuals who have achieved international success in the sports field.
Also, they have made a positive difference in the lives of many people.
The Special Recognition Award is given to those who have worked to promote sports in the Maldives. Also bring about positive change in society through sports
The Maldives Sports Awards is the largest sports awards ceremony in the country.
They introduced the Maldives Sports Awards, and they held the first awards ceremony last year.