Vice President Faisal Naseem has inaugurated the Four Nations Cup 2023 volleyball tournament, the first international sporting event hosted in the Maldives this year.
The Four Nations Cup 2023 volleyball tournament features Singapore, Malaysia, Afghanistan, and the Maldives. All four countries are competing in the men's division, while the women's division features Singapore, Malaysia, and the Maldives. It is the first international volleyball tournament hosted in the Maldives over the past 14 years, the last tournament was held in 2009.
The administration of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has made strides in delivering on its key priority and pledge of hosting international sports tournaments and promoting sports tourism. The administration hosted nine international sporting events in the Maldives in 2022. The administration seeks to allow local athletes to compete on the international stage through the tournaments.
The administration is also taking steps to provide equal opportunities for the development of all sports. As such, the Maldives won 33 gold, 18 silver, and 88 bronze medals in international sports tournaments over the past four years.