President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced that 879 sports projects are currently in various stages of implementation across the nation, with the objective of completing them within the next 12 months.
Addressing the nation in his Presidential Statement, the President emphasized the high priority his administration accords to the development of the sports and physical fitness sector. He noted that the government has successfully completed 33 projects initiated under its tenure, alongside 59 previously stalled projects inherited from the former administration. In total, 92 sports-related projects have been finalized by the current government to date.
“Our administration is currently overseeing 879 projects at different stages throughout the country. All of these projects will be completed and commissioned within the upcoming 12 months,” the President stated.
The President further detailed that these initiatives include the establishment of 16 sports complexes across Malé, Hulhumalé, and Villimalé. Additionally, he revealed that contracts for the development of sports complexes in five additional islands will be awarded within this year.
In his remarks, the President underscored that promoting sports is essential for fostering a healthy lifestyle among citizens and preventing non-communicable diseases, reaffirming his administration’s steadfast commitment to the advancement of the sports sector.
