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President Yameen is working hard to promote the spirit of football in Maldives : Dr.Shainee

President Yameen is working hard to promote the spirit of football in Maldives : Dr.Shainee


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Fisheries Minister Dr.Shainee have stated that the president is working hard to promote the spirit of football in Maldives.

Speaking at the ceremony where BML officially sponsored the national football team of Maldives, the minister said that compared to before number of people who go to the stadiums to watch football has decreased significantly.

He said that hence, the president is working on different ways to revive the spirit of football among Maldivians. Dr.Shainee said that the president is speaking with FAM and other related organizations in this regard.

In addition he said that the biggest challenge for teams is getting sponsorships, especially to attend training programs abroad. He said that with advice of the sports advisory committee at the president’s office, the government decided to allow state owned companies to sponsor football teams.

The minister said that when companies sponsor teams, he expects the spirit of football to be revived.