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Maldives Republic | 2 years, 9 months ago | positive

IOIG 2023: Maldives Wins Gold Medal in Badminton Women’s Doubles

At the Indian Ocean Island Games 2023 in Madagascar, Maldivian badminton sisters Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq and Aminath Nabeeha Abdul Razzaq won gold in women's doubles, defeating Mauritius' Lorna Bodha and Kobita Dookhi. Nabaaha also won silver in women's singles, losing to Kate Luddick. Nabeeha earned bronze in women's singles. Nibal Ahmed won bronze in men's singles, losing to top seed Julien Paul. The Maldives also secured bronze in mixed doubles. Overall, the Maldives achieved one gold, three silvers, and three bronzes in badminton.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 9 months ago | positive

IOIG 2023: Maldives Wins Gold and Silver in Women’s Table Tennis Singles

At IOIG 2023 in Madagascar, Fathimath Dheema Ali defended her gold medal in women's table tennis singles, defeating compatriot Aishath Rafa Nazim in a six-set final (4-2). Aishath Rafa Nazim won silver. Mohamed Shaffan reached the men's singles final but lost to Nativel Jonathan, winning silver. Dheema is the first Maldivian to reach a men's singles final in an international tournament. The article also mentions the 2019 edition where Dheema won gold.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 9 months ago | positive

IOIG 2023: Maldivian Swimmers Break Multiple National Records

The Maldivian national swimming team set multiple national records at the Indian Ocean Island Games (IOIG) 2023 in Madagascar. Mubal Azzam Ibrahim broke the national record in the 50m breaststroke (34 seconds) and later in the 200m freestyle (2:11.57). Hanan Hussain Haleem set a record in the women's 100m butterfly (1:16.45). Medley relay teams also excelled: the women's 4x100m relay finished in 4:48.40, and the men's relay set a national record at 3:58.33 after an initial disqualification was overturned.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 9 months ago | urgent

Stampede Kills 12 During Opening Ceremony of IOIG 2023

A stampede during the opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games (IOIG) 2023 at Barea stadium in Madagascar killed 12 and injured over 80. The Maldives contingent, consisting of over 170 athletes, was unharmed. Thamooh Ahmed Saeed, Secretary General of the Maldives Olympic Committee, expressed condolences. Madagascar's Prime Minister Christian Ntsay confirmed the toll, and President Andry Rajoelina called for a minute of silence.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 9 months ago | positive

Maldives Contingent Arrives in Madagascar for IOIG 2023

The Maldives contingent of over 170 athletes arrived in Madagascar for the Indian Ocean Island Games 2023 (25 Aug - 3 Sep). They will compete in 11 sports, debuting in 3-on-3 basketball, handball, and taekwondo. No specific medal target has been set, but the aim is to surpass the previous tally of 15 medals. Flag bearers are Fathimath Dheema Ali (table tennis) and Abdulla Faih Fazeel (tennis). Training was supported by scholarships from Bank of Maldives, Ministry of Youth Affairs, and the International Olympic Council.