Ali Rameez, a religious scholar from Maldives, has strongly condemned the ongoing 15th World Bodybuilding and Physics Sports Championships currently being held in Addu City, calling for immediate action to be taken against the organizers.
In a post on social media, Rameez urged the government to stop the tournament, which he described as highly inappropriate. His statement specifically criticized the display of “naked women and men on stage” under the guise of bodybuilding.
The tournament, jointly organized by the World Bodybuilding Federation and the Bodybuilding Association of Maldives (BBAM), was officially launched by Youth Minister Abdulla Rafiu last week. Since its commencement, the event has sparked controversy, particularly due to the explicit nature of some of the performances and presentations on stage.
Rameez’s post has resonated with many in the Maldives and beyond, with several individuals calling for the event to be stopped. As photos and videos from the tournament have circulated widely on social media, criticism has been mounting over the content and organization of the event.
The call for intervention has prompted discussions about the responsibility of event organizers in ensuring that such competitions adhere to standards of decency and respect for the community, particularly in a cultural context where modesty is highly valued.
There has been no official response from the government or the organizers regarding Rameez’s demands, but the growing public pressure suggests that further action may be forthcoming.
In a post on social media, Rameez urged the government to stop the tournament, which he described as highly inappropriate. His statement specifically criticized the display of “naked women and men on stage” under the guise of bodybuilding.
The tournament, jointly organized by the World Bodybuilding Federation and the Bodybuilding Association of Maldives (BBAM), was officially launched by Youth Minister Abdulla Rafiu last week. Since its commencement, the event has sparked controversy, particularly due to the explicit nature of some of the performances and presentations on stage.
Rameez’s post has resonated with many in the Maldives and beyond, with several individuals calling for the event to be stopped. As photos and videos from the tournament have circulated widely on social media, criticism has been mounting over the content and organization of the event.
The call for intervention has prompted discussions about the responsibility of event organizers in ensuring that such competitions adhere to standards of decency and respect for the community, particularly in a cultural context where modesty is highly valued.
There has been no official response from the government or the organizers regarding Rameez’s demands, but the growing public pressure suggests that further action may be forthcoming.
