Barceló Nasandhura Malé to stage 7th Carrom World Cup

The Carrom Association of Maldives (CAM) has announced Barceló Nasandhura Malé as the Official Hosting Partner for the 7th Carrom World Cup 2025. The partnership brings together a major international sporting event with the facilities of a five-star property in the capital.

The 7th Carrom World Cup is being organised by CAM in association with the Ministry of Sports, Fitness and Recreation, under the aegis of the International Carrom Federation (ICF). The hosting agreement was signed on Wednesday, with Hussain Raushaan, General Secretary of CAM, and Enric Reina, D. General Manager of Barceló Nasandhura Malé, representing their respective organisations.

Barceló Nasandhura Malé, operated by the Barceló Hotel Group, is the highest-rated hotel in the capital. The 16-storey property comprises 136 rooms, including 95 sea-view rooms, as well as 116 serviced apartments. As a five-star urban hotel, it combines luxury, culture and modern facilities, providing a suitable venue for the forthcoming event.

The 7th Carrom World Cup is scheduled to take place in early December 2025 at Barceló Nasandhura Malé. The tournament will host around 200 athletes from more than 20 countries across four continents. This edition will see the largest participation in the history of the World Cup, strengthening the Maldives’ standing as a destination for international sports tourism.

The Carrom World Cup is the ICF’s flagship tournament and returns to the Maldives after more than a decade. The last edition held in the country took place in 2014 at Sun Island Resort. At the 6th World Cup, held in the United States last year, the Maldives won bronze medals in both the men’s and women’s team categories.