AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTobacco-Free Sports Push: The Maldives Cabinet backed a national tobacco and nicotine awareness drive, including a school-led path for a generational smoking ban and targets to select tobacco-free athletes for national teams, with community focal points on every inhabited island. Freediving in Baa Atoll: Ocean conservationist Hanli Prinsloo returns this September with two freediving retreats in Baa Atoll—family sessions at Avani+ Fares Maldives (Sept 7–10) and an “Into the Blue” programme at NH Collection Maldives Reethi (Sept 14–18). Luxury Villas, Reframed: JA Manafaru unveiled its new Three Bedroom Royal Beach Residence in Haa Alifu, a 5,800 sqm private beachfront sanctuary for up to six adults and more. Open-Water Swim Countdown: Dhiraagu Malé Open 2026 race kits are available Aug 18–20, with the races running Aug 21–22 at Rasfannu and a new 500m team relay added. Sports Integrity Watch: The Anti-Corruption Commission urged stronger financial reporting across sports associations, recommending public disclosure and independent audits to curb corruption risks. Tennis on Island Time: JOALI Maldives announced tennis residencies with Grand Slam champions Elena Rybakina (Nov 17–23) and Ana Ivanović (festive season). Festive Arts & Music: InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau’s “12 Pearls of the Ocean” programme runs Dec 20–Jan 7, featuring Pixie Lott for New Year’s Eve and marine-inspired art residencies.
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