President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that his Government aims to facilitate young and aspiring athletes to reach their potential and fulfill all Maldivians' dreams in international sporting arenas and competitions.

He said this while speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the new Ekuveni Synthetic Track in Malé City this evening.

The Government built the new track with facilities to cater to athletes and the general public's needs. Citing this, the President said the project supports the pledge to promote fitness, wellness, and healthier lifestyles for everyone.

On this note, President Solih expressed his hope that more young athletes would utilize the new facilities to train hard and achieve success in their chosen sports. He urged them to endeavor to represent the Maldives in international sports to attain honor and victory in the nation's name.

Further in his speech, the President highlighted the importance of building more health-conscious people through sports and recreational activities. In this vein, he revealed that the Government would complete the project to upgrade the swimming track in Malé City early next month – a project that would address several challenges faced by those who use the swimming track.

During the inauguration ceremony this evening, President Solih greeted participants of the 100-meter Special Paralympic Run. He also participated in the running activities, joining the Veterans Team to run against the Senior Athletics Team and the Junior Athletics Team. The President also joined a short cricket game during the ceremony.

The inauguration ceremony held today was attended by the High Commissioner of India to the Maldives, Mr. Sunjay Sudhir, and senior government officials. Representatives from parties involved in the project, including senior officials from RKL Group, Housing Development Corporation (HDC), Road Development Corporation (RDC), Fenaka Corporation, and Police Welfare Company (POLCO), were also in attendance. The inauguration ceremony was also joined by members of the Athletics Association of Maldives and individuals from the public who work to promote sports and athletics.