Celebrations continue with sports festival and public feast
The two-day festival began with water sports and is due to end with a football match between politicians.
19 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
“I have seen today that a lot of people want to go forward with a good health and in unity,” he told reporters at the Maafannu Stadium in Malé on his first day in office.
President Solih promised to organise more events in the coming days after taking part in various sports activities at the Dhulhaheyo Hashiheyo (Fit and Healthy) festival.
The two-day festival began with water sports activities near the capital’s official jetty. Vice President Faisal Naseem, Speaker Gasim Ibrahim, Home Minister Imran Abdulla and former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom also attended.
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