President Muizzu Announces Construction of Cricket Stadium in Gulhi Falhu with Pakistani Assistance

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced that an agreement has been reached to construct a cricket stadium in Gulhi Falhu with free assistance from the Government of Pakistan. Speaking at a press conference held at the President’s Office, President Muizzu said that the initiative marks progress toward the government’s goal of developing sports in the Maldives. The agreement was reached shortly after President Muizzu’s recent visit to Pakistan, during which a bilateral agreement was signed to provide assistance for sports development in the Maldives. According to state media citing the Ministry of Sports, a team from Pakistan is scheduled to visit this year to conduct studies required before construction begins. The lack of a cricket ground meeting necessary standards has long been a concern for Maldivian cricketers. To date, cricket matches have been held at the coconut grove on the Male’ Dhuvaafaru Track, and national team players currently need to camp in a country with good facilities to prepare for international competitions. The construction of the ground in Gulhi Falhu is expected to help address these concerns.