Masha Midhath   17 January 2021 - 01:35 AM
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Ekuveni Synthetic Track, the Minister of Foreign Affairs highlighted that it marked a glorious step into the future, supporting the Government’s pledge to improve access to fitness and exercise to its citizens.

Minister also stated that this project promises to be an excellent facility to train aspiring Maldivian athletes and someday compete in some of the world’s biggest arenas. Adding that project continues to motivate Maldivians of all ages to continue to adopt a healthy lifestyle and revitalize the spirit of togetherness for many generations to come.

"That is why today, as we stand on this state-of-the-art athletics track, I am pleased to say that we have indeed caught up with lost time, and we are sprinting towards a splendid future ahead," said Minister Shahid.

Furthermore, in his speech, the Minister stated that this project symbolizes the Maldivian Government’s firm commitment to strengthening access to education to students throughout the Maldives.

Speaking at the Ceremony, President Solih highlighted the importance his administration placed on cultivating healthy lifestyles, as well as on providing high-quality infrastructure for the sports community to train and use. Other speakers at the ceremony also noted the significance of the upgrading project, and the opportunities that this facility would open for professional athletes as well as the community.

During the special ceremony held today, the Ekuveni Synthetic Track was inaugurated by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment Ahmed Mahloof, High Commissioner of India Sanjay Sudhir, and many other senior officials from the Government.

Financial support of USD 6.9 million was supported by the Government of India, to develop the Ekuveni Synthetic Track. This project aimed to encourage the citizens of Maldives to lead an active and healthy life and also provide an improved training facility for aspiring athletes.