FAM Acknowledges Lack of Electoral Appeals Committee

The Football Association of Maldives (FAM) acknowledged the absence of an Electoral Appeals Committee to oversee election grievances, a requirement under regulations. Former FAM president and candidate Ahmed Thariq (Tom) lodged a complaint with FIFA after his candidacy was rejected by the electoral committee. FAM is working with FIFA and AFC to rectify the issue. Commissioner of Sports Mohamed Tholal expressed concerns about the election process. Thariq has support from half of FAM's member clubs. Elections were called with six months remaining in Bassam Adel Jaleel's term.

The Football Association of Maldives (FAM) acknowledged the absence of an Electoral Appeals Committee to oversee election grievances, a requirement under regulations. Former FAM president and candidate Ahmed Thariq (Tom) lodged a complaint with FIFA after his candidacy was rejected by the electoral committee. FAM is working with FIFA and AFC to rectify the issue. Commissioner of Sports Mohamed Tholal expressed concerns about the election process. Thariq has support from half of FAM's member clubs. Elections were called with six months remaining in Bassam Adel Jaleel's term.

The Football Association of Maldives (FAM) acknowledged the absence of an Electoral Appeals Committee to oversee election grievances, a requirement under regulations. Former FAM president and candidate Ahmed Thariq (Tom) lodged a complaint with FIFA after his candidacy was rejected by the electoral committee. FAM is working with FIFA and AFC to rectify the issue. Commissioner of Sports Mohamed Tholal expressed concerns about the election process. Thariq has support from half of FAM's member clubs. Elections were called with six months remaining in Bassam Adel Jaleel's term.

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