India to Donate Fitness Equipment to Three Island Centers

An agreement was signed yesterday to provide equipment for the Fitness and Recreation Centers being established in three islands, with assistance from India. The three islands receiving the assistance are Naifaru in Thaa Atoll, Guraidhoo in Kaafu Atoll, and Guli in Kaafu Atoll. Foreign Minister Irtisham Adam signed the agreement on behalf of the Maldives at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. On behalf of India, the agreement was signed by His Excellency Mr. G. Balasubramaniam, the Ambassador of India to the Maldives. Under this agreement, India will provide items including computer systems, televisions, playstations, table tennis tables, and fitness equipment for the fitness centers in these three islands. Speaking after signing the agreement, Foreign Minister Irtisham Adam highlighted that such agreements will provide significant support to the vision of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu to build a healthy society and establish a system where everyone can easily exercise. In July of this year, an agreement was also signed to provide such facilities to 42 islands, he noted, pointing out that due to yesterday's agreement, this number has increased to 45 islands. Speaking at the ceremony, Sports Minister Abdullah Rafiq stated that with the assistance received under this agreement for sports and fitness centers across the country, the benefits will extend to the entire Maldives. He expressed gratitude for the assistance provided by India to the Maldives' sports and fitness recreation centers and expressed hope that more agreements would be signed in the future, leading to further assistance from India to Maldivian sports.