Ooredoo Mas Race 2023 Kicks Off with 34 Teams

Ooredoo Mas Race 2023 kicked off yesterday, with the participation of 34 competing teams. 

Notably, 83 teams have registered their participation, setting a record for the highest number of entrants in the history of the Ooredoo Mas Race. This turnout cements the event’s stature as the preeminent fishing tournament on the national stage.

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The commenced precisely at 2:30 pm from the Fishermen’s Park, participating teams started their angling journey with a shared objective of reaching Usfasgandu by 9 pm on the same day. While Usfasgandu served as the primary fishing location, attendees also indulged in a diverse range of entertainment activities, including the Boduberu performances by Habeys.

In commemoration of Ooredoo Maldives’ 18th anniversary, the purview of the Mas Race 2023 has been expanded significantly, encompassing key locations such as Male City, Kulhudhuffushi, Addu, and Fuvahmulah. The competition is slated to unfurl in accordance with the subsequent timeline in each respective city:

Male: August 4th

Kulhudhuffushi City: 11th August

Addu: 18th August

Fuvahmulah: 25th August

With a spirited engagement projected from 34 teams representing the capital city, 23 teams hailing from Kulhudhuffushi, and 13 teams from Addu and Fuvahmulah each. Of notable mention is the continued participation of Stelco, reigning champions who etched their legacy by shattering the Ooredoo Mas Race record last year. Their unwavering involvement underscores their resolute commitment to retaining their coveted title.

The leading team will be receiving MVR 25,000, while the runner-up team will be awarded MVR 10,000, and the third-position team will earn MVR 5,000. Furthermore, the most distinguished male and female fisherman will each receive MVR 1,000.