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Police investigate Volleyball Association coach Sofwan for alleged sexual assault
Police have begun investigating sexual assault allegations against Volleyball Association of Maldives (VAM) head coach Sofwan Ahmed, who is accused of sexually assaulting a female player; no arrests have been made and the suspect's identity was not disclosed. The VAM's executive committee suspended Sofwan for five years in October 2025, banning him from coaching, competitions and elective positions within the association.
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May 2024month Sofwan was appointed as coachAdhadhu (English)They ordered Sofwan, appointed in May 2024, to be removed from the position of coach of the women's team and not to allow him to take up such a position for the next five years.
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The VAM executive committee imposed four measures on coach Sofwan, including a five-year ban from coaching the women's team, VAM competitions and elective positions.in October 2025Adhadhu (English)Sofwan was suspended for five years by the VAM in October 2025 following the allegations. The association's executive committee decided to take four measures against him.
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Police began an investigation into sexual assault allegations against a coach, with no arrests made.Adhadhu (English)Police have begun investigating sexual assault allegations against the Volleyball Association of Maldives (VAM) head coach Sofwan Ahmed.
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