Sports festival concludes with match up between politicians
President Solih promised more sporting events to promote unity and healthy lifestyles.
20 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
A two-day sports festival to celebrate the inauguration of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih concluded Monday night with a football match between politicians.
More competitions and events will take place in the future as sports bring people together, Solih told Raajje TV after the match at the national stadium in Malé. “Spending time with fun and passion after setting aside differences of opinion is beneficial as well for good health,” he added.
The new administration will pave the way for athletes to progress in various sports, he pledged.
The rival teams of politicians led by President Solih and Speaker Gasim Ibrahim included former president Mohamed Nasheed, Vice President Faisal Naseem, Adhaalath Party leader Imran Abdulla, cabinet ministers and lawmakers.
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