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Adhadhu English | 4 days, 1 hour ago | optimistic

Revival Sports Returns to BWF Tournaments with Landmark African Tour

Revival Sports Club has returned to international badminton after a suspension, thanks to a temporary exemption from the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The team begins a three-nation African tour competing in the Zambia International, Botswana International, and South Africa International. Six athletes, including Nibal Ahmed, Zayan Zaki, and the twin sisters Fathimath Nabaha (Naba) and Aminath Nabeeha (Naby), will compete in various categories. Head Coach Nashfan Mohamed stated the suspension reset rankings to zero, making this tour crucial for rebuilding. The club aims to reclaim rankings and win gold medals. In 2024, Revival achieved historic successes, including Naba defeating Naby for Maldives' first BWF singles gold at the Botswana International.

Adhadhu English | 1 week, 1 day ago | positive

Revival Earns Double Podium Finish With Silver and Bronze in Botswana

Revival Sports achieved a double podium finish at the Botswana International 2025, winning silver in women's doubles and bronze in mixed doubles. Fathimath Nabaha and Aminath Nabeeha secured silver in women's doubles, while Zayan Zaki and Nabaha earned bronze in mixed doubles. The mixed doubles pair defeated Botswana's Tumelo Moilwa and Keletso Ntebela in the quarter-finals. The women's doubles team advanced to the final after a dominant semi-final win. This adds to Revival's growing medal tally, now including four golds, five silvers, and five bronzes internationally.

Maldives News Network | 1 year, 6 months ago | positive

President congratulates historic achievements of Maldivian badminton players

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu congratulated Maldivian athletes for historic achievements at the Botswana International Series and Zambia International Badminton Championships. Sisters Fathimath Nabaha Abdul Razzaq and Aminath Nabeeha Abdul Razzaq faced off in the women's singles final, with Nabaha winning. Nabaha also won silver in mixed doubles with Zayan Shaheed Zaki. Zayan Shaheed Zaki and Nibal Ahmed won men's doubles, and the sisters won women's doubles. This marks the Maldives' greatest victory in a BWF tournament.