Minister of Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Abdulla Rafiu has announced a special survey for the Maldives' 20-year sports development plan.
The draft plan was developed in February and focuses on cultivating top athletes by training coaches in schools, hosting major tournaments in the Maldives, and expanding sports associations' activities in the atolls.
At a press conference, Minister Rafiu highlighted ongoing collaboration with sports associations. He said that detailed work on the long-term policy is available on the ministry's website. He also said that the survey is a critical part of the process and spans 22 pages and requires time for completion by each association.
Additionally, Minister Rafiu mentioned agreements with Malaysia for training athletes and administrators. He also said that discussions about the plan have taken place with France, and talks are ongoing with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).