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First Lady encourages team competing in SABA Women’s Championship

First Lady Fazna Ahmed has met and encouraged the women’s national team who will compete in the South Asian Basketball Association (SABA) Women’s Championship 2022.

During the meeting held at the Maldives Centre for Social Education (MCSE), First Lady Fazna shared with the members of the team her own experiences in sports and encouraged them to pursue their goals with determination and vigour. She expressed hope that the tournament would be a successful experience.

Furthermore, the team members presented First Lady Fazna with a national team jersey at the meeting. She also stayed and watched the team's evening practice session.

The first women’s international basketball tournament to be hosted by the Maldives will be held from September 25-30 at the MCSE in Malé City.