Minister of Sports Announces Health Facility Plans at Hulhumale’ Stadium

Minister of Sports Abdulla Rafiu has unveiled plans to establish a health facility at Hulhumale’ stadium, with implementation set to begin this month.

In an interview with PSM News, Minister Rafiu explained that integrating health facilities within sports stadiums is consistent with both national and international standards for sports venues. 

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This initiative is part of a broader effort by the Sports Ministry to enhance health services at sports facilities across the country. The minister emphasised that the Ministry is expanding its health infrastructure to meet these standards within a specified timeframe.

Highlighting recent achievements in sports development over the past six months, Minister Rafiu also discussed plans for a comprehensive sports complex in Hulhumale’. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the netball and futsal arenas are expected by the year’s end, with detailed development plans currently in progress.

The netball arena is slated to become a multi-sports complex, while the futsal arena will serve as a versatile venue for various activities. Additionally, the Minister announced plans to develop a surfing arena in Male’ following the Maldives Pro Bodyboarding competition in August.