Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness Abdulla Rafiu attended the closing ceremony of the Burunu Shikaaru Bodyboarding Challenge 2026. With 35 athletes competing across four divisions, the event marked a significant step forward for the sport, highlighted by the introduction of a junior girls division for the first time in the Maldives.
Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness Abdulla Rafiu attended the closing ceremony of the Burunu Shikaaru Bodyboarding Challenge 2026.
— Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness (@MoSFR_mv) May 1, 2026
With 35 athletes competing across 4 divisions, the event marked a significant step forward for the sport. The introduction of the… pic.twitter.com/czeCwc6Z3W