Maldives and United States Discuss Long-Term Sports Cooperation

The Maldives has held discussions with the United States on enhancing long-term cooperation in the development of its sports sector. 

The talks were held at the Ministry of Sports, Fitness and Recreation, during a meeting between Minister Abdulla Rafiu and the US Ambassador to the Maldives, Hugo Yon.

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The Minister of Sports, Fitness, and Recreation, Abdulla Rafiu, met with the Ambassador of USA to the Maldives, His Excellency Hugo Yon. During this meeting, Minister Rafiu and H.E. Yon engaged in discussions on long term strengthening collaboration between the Maldives and USA… pic.twitter.com/nG2yXI6Jo3— Ministry of Sports, Fitness and Recreation (@MoSFR_mv) May 25, 2025

Discussions focused on expanding collaboration to support the growth of the sports sector in the Maldives. The Maldivian government aims to draw on the experience of countries with strong sporting achievements, such as the United States, to provide training and development opportunities for Maldivian athletes.

The United States expressed continued interest in supporting the Maldives in advancing its sports sector, which forms part of the government’s broader efforts to boost international engagement in this field.

The Maldives has set ambitious long-term goals in sports, including winning medals at the Olympic Games and the Asian Games within the next 15 years. The government is also working to increase the country’s participation in international competitions as part of its national sports development strategy.