President Muizzu Announces Synthetic Running Tracks for All Maldivian Cities This Year

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the construction of synthetic running tracks will begin in all designated cities across the Maldives before the end of the year. The announcement aims to decentralize high-quality athletic infrastructure, ensuring that urban centers beyond the capital have the facilities necessary for professional sports training. Speaking at a press conference at the President's Office, President Muizzu reaffirmed the government's commitment to sports development. While a specific calendar date for the groundbreaking has not yet been set, the President assured journalists that the projects would be initiated within the current year across all identified city hubs. "I want to confirm that synthetic tracks will be constructed in all cities," the President stated. "Hopefully, the work will begin within this year. While we cannot specify an exact start date at this moment, I can assure you that these projects will be carried out across all cities within this year." This initiative is funded through an Indian Line of Credit, a strategic financial arrangement dedicated to enhancing the nation's sports infrastructure. Under this framework, synthetic tracks are slated for construction in Kulhudhuffushi City, Addu City, Fuvahmulah City, and Thinadhoo City. This latest expansion builds upon a successful partnership between the Maldives and India, which recently saw the completion of the synthetic track surrounding the cricket ground at the Maafannu Stadium in Malé. The government anticipates that these new facilities will provide a critical boost to Maldivian athletes. By providing standardized, professional-grade surfaces in regional cities, the initiative seeks to remove geographical barriers and create sustainable opportunities for athletes to hone their skills in track and field disciplines on a national scale.