Vice President Faisal Naseem has held discussions with the President of the Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA), Husain Al-Musallam, on facilitating opportunities for Maldivian athletes in aquatic sports. FINA administers international competitions and controls the development of aquatic events, including swimming, water polo, diving, artistic swimming, high diving, and open water swimming.
Speaking at a meeting held at the President’s Office, Vice President Naseem remarked that this was the first official visit to the Maldives by the President of FINA. He discussed facilitating the development of swimming infrastructure and training opportunities for local athletes.
FINA President Al-Musallam described the Maldives as an ideal destination to promote water sports and emphasised the significance of hosting countrywide swimming programmes. He expressed FINA’s interest in developing swimming and other aquatic activities in the Maldives and in providing technical knowledge and financial assistance. He went on to say that FINA would continue to assist and provide training opportunities for Maldivian athletes.
Vice President Faisal Naseem and FINA President Al-Musallam examined further the possibilities for the Maldives to expand sports tourism and host international open water sporting events. Concluding the meeting, the vice president acknowledged FINA's assistance to the Maldives in developing the water sports sector.