
Marina wins South Kaafu Final of Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025
The South Kaafu Atoll Final of the Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025 ended in celebration as Marina was crowned champions after an exciting tournament filled with skill, passion, and sportsmanship.
Dhiraagu Tekkers Resort Cup, now in its 4th year, has become a cornerstone of the Maldivian sports calendar. Sponsored by Dhiraagu, the leading telecommunications provider in the Maldives, the tournament showcases the immense talent and competitive spirit of resort staff, providing a unique platform for camaraderie and healthy competition.
The final match was followed by an award ceremony held at Crossroads Maldives, where players, coaches, and teams were recognised for their outstanding performances. The Chief Guest for the event was the Minister of Sports, Fitness & Recreation Abdulla Rafiu.
Event Highlights:
- Date: June 29, 2025
- Location: Crossroads Maldives, a premier multi-island destination in South Kaafu Atoll
- Final Match played by : The Marina and Sun Siyam Olhuveli
- Chief Guest: Minister of Sports, Fitness and Recreation Abdulla Rafiu
- Sponsors: Dhiraagu, The Hawks, ABA Maldives, Sonee Sports, Maldivian, Print Lab, Maldives Assure supplies, Streaming Partner – Sun Play, Medianet, Palestine Drinks, ELL Mobile
Award Highlights:
- Host Appreciation Award – Crossroads Maldives; Presented by Ibrahim Wisham (Director of Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup)
- Final Man of the Match – Hassan Lawh (#6, The Marina); Presented by State Minister Mohamed Riyaz
- Fair Play Team – JW Marriott Kaafu; Presented by Ahmed Naasir (COO, Orca Media)
- Best Coach – Abdulla Naseer (The Marina); Presented by Ibrahim Midhshah (Representative from Maldivian)
- Best Goalkeeper – Mohamed Rasheed (#25, Marina); Presented by Mohamed Nashmee (MD, Tekkers)
- Top 5 Players: Mohamed Rasheed (#25, Marina); Shifaz Adil (#15, Marina); Abdulla Sinaan (#8, Olhuveli); Mohamed Vigaam (#97, Olhuveli); and, Mohamed Maail Areef (#10, OZEN Life Maadhoo)
- Top Scorer – Hassan Lawh (#6, Marina); Presented by Mohamed Adil (Hard Rock Hotel Maldives)
- Best Player of the Tournament – Hassan Lawh (#6, Marina); Presented by Abdulla Mufeed (Assistant GM, SAii Lagoon Maldives)
- Runner-Up Team – Olhuveli Maldives; Presented by State Minister Mohamed Riyaz
- Champion Team – The Marina (Crossroads); Presented by Abdulla Rafiu (Minister of Sports, Fitness and Recreation)