Inter-atoll Athletics meet kicks off in Addu: “Important step to rehabilitate Addu city’s image”
05 Jun 2012, 4:03 PM
Hawwa Lubna
The athletes strode into the zone stadium at Addu City, proudly sporting their school colors, while being cheered on by public spectators, community leaders and officials.
The Maldives 17th Atoll Inter School Athletics Meet kicked off on Monday night in a colourful ceremony decorated with a spectacular laser show, music and dance. A total of 673 young athletes from 20 different schools across Maldives will be competing in the three-day sports event sponsored by Daily Milk.
As the excitement grows in Addu with athletes fighting to progress in to final rounds, a number of interested schools were reportedly unable to participate due to huge transportation costs.
According to the city council, this event is a “an important step to rehabilitate Addu city’s image”.
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