President Solih inaugurates ‘SAFF Championship Campaign’

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih with FAM President Bassam Adeel Jaleel | Photo: President's Office

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Sunday officially inaugurated the “SAFF Championship Campaign” organised by the Football Association of Maldives (FAM).

During a special ceremony held at the National Stadium, FAM launched plans to conduct nationwide marketing and public relations activities as part of this campaign.

Additionally, a video demonstration of the campaign was shown during the inauguration ceremony, as well as a presentation detailing the campaign.

The President of FAM, Bassam Adeel Jaleel, introduced a book in commemoration of the SAFF Championship titled “Aharemenge Faharu”, and disbursed certificates to the partners and sponsors of the event.

This is the first time the SAFF Championship is being held in the Maldives, having previously only jointly-hosted the 2008 games with Sri Lanka. The tournament will be held from October 1st to October 16th, 2021.