AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSports & Youth Football: AFC U17 Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers draw is set for Aug 27, with 13 teams including Maldives aiming for their finals debut. Local Sports Integrity: The Anti-Corruption Commission warns corruption risks remain high in the sports sector, urging public disclosure of sports associations’ income and expenditure and stronger financial reporting. Health & Sport Policy: Maldives targets selecting only tobacco-free athletes for national teams, while HPA launches a MVR 3 million annual tobacco control fund for civil society projects. Community Sports Event: Race kits for the Dhiraagu Malé Open 2026 are available Aug 18-20, with the swim taking place Aug 21-22 at Rasfannu and a new 500m team relay. Arts, Culture & Entertainment: Sun Siyam Olhuveli unveils Carnival of the Isles (Dec 21, 2026–Jan 8, 2027) headlined by Jeremiah Asiamah, with Ironik and Wildfire Arts among the lineup. Resort Lifestyle & Family Fun: Avani+ Fares Maldives brings Michael Owen back for a third Kids’ Football Camp (Oct 14-17, 2026). Wellbeing & Marine Experiences: Hanli Prinsloo returns to Baa Atoll with two freediving retreats in September across Avani+ Fares Maldives and NH Collection Maldives Reethi. Tech for Islands: STO launches the portable V Scan ultrasound device to expand scanning services beyond clinic rooms, including on small islands.
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