Maabaidhoo hosts Kerandoo surf tournament

The second national Surf League tournament “Kerandoo” has begun, with L. Maabaidhoo hosting for the first time, along with a bodyboarding event being included on request of the council.

The tournament started on Wednesday, with bodyboarding, the Shortboard Men’s Open and Men’s Junior event being a part of the tournament as well. 25 surfers will be competing in the Shortboard Men’s Open, with 18 surfers competing in the Men’s Junior event.

12 athletes have been chosen for the fourth round of the Men’s Open, with four heats to take place. The following athletes will compete in the heats:

8 athletes from the Men’s Junior have been chosen for the quarter finals. The following athletes will compete in the two heats:

Event hosting partner Maabadhoo Council requested that 10 athletes take part in the bodyboarding event. Some experienced bodyboarding athletes will also be competing in the event.

Athletes have been chosen for the quarter finals as the first three heats of bodyboarding have finished:

Island council President Ibrahim Wisham stated that the competition has brought unity amongst the island residents more than ever, with full cooperation being given from residents, school students and parents.

“There’s been quite a lot of cooperation from school students, parents and island residents. People have been selling various things from carts within the area, with the council granting the request to do so on that piece of land. It was a new experience for them to go watch the tournament in groups. It’s quite festive and has started very successfully,” said council President to “Laamu MV”.

The council has arranged breakfast, lunch and evening tea for tournament participants and officials within the tournament area, with the council appreciating the cooperation of the residents in these arrangements.

This is the first time a league tournament is being held in Laamu Atoll. The national league, which was introduced by MSA in 2022 has already been held in GDh. Gadhdhoo, M. Muli, Male’, R. Kinolhas, K. Himmafushi and K. Thulusdhoo. Maabaidhoo Council’s hope is that the event can be hosted in an even more complete fashion in the years to come.