‘Fuku’ Areef gets wildcard for Maldives surfing event
Abdulla “Fuku” Areef started surfing age 12 with a wooden plank.
08 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Local surfer Abdulla “Fuku” Areef has been picked as this year’s wildcard for the Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy, which brings together some of the world’s leading surfers.
The 35-year-old from Rasmaadhoo, Raa Atoll, has been surfing since childhood and started with a wooden plank at the age of 12. He graduated to surf boards in 1997, becoming national champion in 2006.
“I’m very happy and this is an amazing opportunity,” he said about being the wildcard.
He competes against superstar Bruce Irons, Brazilian livewire Alejo Muniz, and the 2001 WSL Champion CJ Hobgood.
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