Minister of Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Abdulla Rafiu presents the draft for a long-term plan to develop athletes in the Maldives. 

At a ceremony where representatives from national associations, sports veterans, and other stakeholders presented the draft summary with the long-term goals,. 

The minister said that the main aim of this plan is to win international medals and achieve remarkable success in the international arena. He also emphasized that this plan will be a significant aid for policymakers as they target developing sports in the Maldives. 

Two international experts, local associations, and the Maldives Olympic Committee had several meetings before finalizing the draft. In the last month, this team met with schools, athletes, sports veterans, and other stakeholders to gather information for the final draft.