President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has inaugurated the upgraded football field developed in Kulhuduffushi City. He inaugurated the football field at a special ceremony held during his trip to Kulhudhuffushi City to mark the National Youth Day.
Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of Youth, Sports, and Community Empowerment Ahmed Mahloof said the government has decided to begin more sport-related projects in the city. He also said the government plans to establish a synthetic track and an indoor sports complex in Eydhafushi, Baa Atoll.
After the inauguration ceremony, President Solih spectated a friendly football match between the Maldives National Football Team and a football team from Kulhudhuffushi. The National football team won the match with a score of 6-0.
The football field was upgraded with modern artificial turf from the existing field. The subbase work of the field was carried out by RKL Group Private Limited and the turf work was done by Velocity Sports Equipment.