The Fuvahmulah City edition of the Ramadan Cricket Carnival 2024 was held at Fuvahmulah Cricket Ground during the month of Ramadan in partnership with the Cricket Board of Maldives and Fuvahmulah City Council.
This exciting sporting event aimed to promote community engagement, unity, and the ‘spirit of cricket’ among the residents of Fuvahmulah.
Objectives
- To foster a culture of sportsmanship and camaraderie through cricket.
- To provide a platform for local cricket enthusiasts to showcase their talent and skills.
- To promote active participation in sports and physical activity among the residents of Fuvahmulah.
- To strengthen partnerships between the Cricket Board of Maldives, Fuvahmulah City Council, and the local community through collaborative initiatives.
Tournament Details
The tournament was played in a round-robin format followed by semifinals and a Final. Local teams from Fuvahmulah City registered to participate with a maximum of 12 players per team. Matches were held at Fuvahmulah Cricket Ground in Fuvahmulah City, providing a suitable and safe environment for the tournament.
The tournament took place over two weeks in the holy month of Ramadan.
Partnership Details
The Cricket Board of Maldives will provide technical support, guidance, participation prizes, jerseys and expertise in organising the tournament.
Fuvahmulah City Council will assist in logistical arrangements, venue coordination, prize money and community outreach to ensure the success of the event.
This Cricket Carnival in Fuvahmulah City promises to be an exciting and memorable event that celebrates the love of cricket and community spirit. Through this partnership with the Cricket Board of Maldives and Fuvahmulah City Council, we aimed to create a positive impact on the local community and foster a culture of sportsmanship and unity.
5 Teams
- Valifannu
- Fuvahmulah Cricket Academy
- Dhadimagu Sports & Recreation Club
- Dhen Mihene
- Fuvahmulah Hospital
Prizes
MVR 500 for each participating team. (to be provided by CBM)
Champions & RunnersUp Trophies
Men’s Champion – MVR 5000 (to be provided by FVM City Council)
Men’s Runner-up – MVR 2500 (to be provided by FVM City Council)
Pics https://www.flickr.com/photos/133902858@N04/albums/72177720318113701
CHAMPIONS: Fuvahmulah Hospital
RUNNERSUP: Dhadimagu Sports & Recreation Club
PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT: Hamdh Hussain Ali
FINAL MATCH
30 March 4pm
Fuvahmulah Hospital v Dhadimagu Sports & Recreation Club
Fuvahmulah Hospital won by 59 runs
SEMI FINALS
28 March 4pm
Fuvahmulah Hospital v Fuvahmulah Cricket Academy
Fuvahmulah Hospital won by 44 runs
29 March 4pm
Dhadimagu Sports & Recreation Club v Fuvahmulah Cricket Academy
DSRC won by 7 runs
GROUP STAGE
18 March 4pm
Valifannu v Fuvahmulah Cricket Academy
Match DRAWN
19 March 4pm
Dhadimagu Sports & Recreation Club v Dhen Mihene
DSRC won by 3 wickets
20 March 4pm
Dhadimagu Sports & Recreation Club v Valifannu
DSRC won by 61 runs
21 March 4pm
Fuvahmulah Cricket Academy v Fuvahmulah Hospital
Hospital won by 6 wickets
22 March 4pm
Dhadimagu Sports & Recreation Club v Fuvahmulah Hospital
Hospital won by 43 runs
23 March 4pm
Valifannu v Dhen Mihene
Dhen Mihene won by 7 wickets
24 March 4pm
Dhen Mihene v Fuvahmulah Hospital
Dhen Mihene won by 6 wickets
25 March 4pm
Dhadimagu Sports & Recreation Club v Fuvahmulah Cricket Academy
FCA won by 7 wickets
26 March 4pm
Dhen Mihene v Fuvahmulah Cricket Academy
FCA won by 13 runs
27 March 4pm
Valifannu v Fuvahmulah Hospital
Hospital won by 78 runs
Umpires
Hassan Mutheeu, Riyaz Rasheed, Raid Wasif, Hamdh Hussain Ali, Ibrahim Azooz, Aishath Meesa, Mariyam Amaanee.
Scorers
Mariyam Amaanee, Hassan Mutheeu, Mariyam Aala, Mohamed Shium.
Photography