Rihan triumphed over Yasin Mohamed Yoosuf, who placed second, and Mubal Azzam Ibrahim who came in third in the men’s category. In the women’s five-kilometer category, Ayana Shareef emerged as the new champion.
Mohamed Rihan Shiham successfully defended his title in the men’s five-kilometer category at the National Long Distance Swimming Championship, securing his second consecutive win.
The event was held at Kaafu atoll Kudagiri.
In the women’s five-kilometer category, Ayana Areef emerged as the new champion. Aisha Elena Shahid secured second place, while Laiba Hassan Manik finished third.
Rihan triumphed over Yasin Mohamed Yoosuf, who placed second, and Mubal Azzam Ibrahim who came in third in the men’s category.
In the junior three-kilometer race, Daniyal Ameen Faisal claimed victory in the boys' section, with Ibrahim Joodh Hussain and Zakin Ashraf taking second and third place, respectively.
Zoha Azlee Naseem won the girls' section, followed by Zaha Zaydul Khaleel in second place, and Mariyam Meesam Niyaz in third.