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November 9, 2025
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa invites guests to reconnect with mind, body, and spirit from November 15-19, 2025 through two inspiring collaborations that celebrate sports and wellness in the heart of paradise. The resort will welcome Jackson Withrow, celebrated America
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November 8, 2025
The Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025 reached a historic conclusion last night at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, where Joali Maldives claimed the ultimate title, triumphing in a thrilling Grand Final that marked the end of one of the most competitive editions of the tou
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November 3, 2025
The North Kaafu Zone Final of the Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025 concluded in spectacular fashion on 31st October 2025 at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, delivering an electrifying night of football, celebration, and sportsmanship. The evening began with a grand openi
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October 29, 2025
Maldivian freediving Umair Badheeu has ended his 2025 season on a remarkable high, setting three new national records for the Maldives at the Freediving World Cup 2025, held from 15–22 October in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Organised by the Freediving World Apnea Center and certified
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October 24, 2025
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new pickleball court, further enhancing the resort’s diverse portfolio of sports and recreational experiences. This exciting new addition underscores the resort’s ongoing commitment to delivering dynamic
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October 21, 2025
Royal Island participated in the Baani Event that set a Guinness World Record for the most people snorkelling simultaneously. Twenty-eight participants represented Royal Island at Villingilifaru Finolhu, the site located approximately 2 km across the lagoon from the resort. The i
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October 21, 2025
JOALI BEING, a unique Well-Living island in the Maldives, welcomed Clarence Seedorf, founder of SK Performance Club and one of the greatest midfielders in football history, for a series of exclusive football workshops held on 15th and 17th October 2025. The only player ever to wi
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October 19, 2025
Visit Maldives Corporation is thrilled to showcase the Maldives brand on one of the world’s largest sporting stages during the Liverpool FC vs Manchester United match, to be held at Anfield Stadium on 19 October 2025. The match will kick off at 4:30 p.m. (BST) in the United Kingd
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October 19, 2025
Dhiraagu has commenced the distribution of race kits for the Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race (DMRR) 2025. The Bib Expo is taking place at the DMRR Bib Expo Centre, located on the ground floor of Dhiraagu’s Head Office on Ameenee Magu, Malé City. Participants are able to collect their
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October 18, 2025
The Baa Atoll Council has officially entered the Guinness World Records by setting a new world record for the most people snorkelling simultaneously during the Baani Event held in Baa Atoll. A total of 623 snorkellers participated in this remarkable feat, highlighting the Maldive
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October 17, 2025
The highly anticipated North Kaafu Zone of the Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025 officially kicked off on 15th October 2025, hosted by Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa. As the final zone of the prestigious tournament, the opening day was marked by a vibrant celebration of
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September 6, 2025
The Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025 Dhaalu Zone officially kicked off yesterday, 5th September 2025, hosted by Sun Siyam Iru Veli and played at the Bandidhoo Futsal Ground, Dh. Bandidhoo Island. With five competitive resort teams in the mix, the Dhaalu Zone promises high-energy
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