Zambia - RajjeViyu

Adhadhu English | 4 days, 4 hours ago | positive

Revival Shines in Zambia with Mixed Doubles Gold and Women’s Doubles Silver

Revival Sports Club won Mixed Doubles gold (Zayan Zaki and Aminath Nabeeha) and Women's Doubles silver (Aminath Nabeeha and Fathimath Nabaha) at the Zambia International 2025. This was their first BWF-sanctioned tournament after the Maldives' suspension was lifted via a special temporary exemption. Other players competed but did not medal. The sisters Naba and Naby have now amassed 13 international medals together.

Adhadhu English | 4 days, 4 hours 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.

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.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 8 months ago | positive

476,000-Year-Old Wooden Logs Unearthed in Zambia

Archaeologists uncovered 476,000-year-old wooden logs in Zambia, suggesting early humans built structures. The discovery challenges the view that they were simple nomads. The logs show tool marks and deliberate shaping, indicating sophisticated construction. The research project 'Deep Roots of Humanity' was led by Professor Larry Barham of University of Liverpool. The wood was preserved in waterlogged conditions near Kalambo Falls.