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Maldives and Túrkiye have discussed expanding cooperation in youth development and sports, including athlete training, scholarships and joint programmes.
Mariyam Adheela
Youth, Sports and Fitness Minister Abdullah Rauf meets Türkiye’s Youth and Sports Minister Dr Osman Aşkın Bak during the OIC Youth Capital 2026 programme -- Photo: Goverment
Konya, Túrkiye: Youth, Sports and Fitness Minister Abdullah Rauf met Túrkiye’s Youth and Sports Minister Dr Osman Aşkın Bak during the OIC Youth Capital 2026 programme.
The two ministers discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in youth and sports development.
They also discussed signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support joint programmes between the two ministries.
Under the proposed cooperation, Maldivian athletes could receive training at Túrkiye’s high-level sports camps and benefit from opportunities to join advanced training programmes.
Túrkiye also plans to share basketball and volleyball training expertise with Maldivian coaches.
The proposed MoU will cover areas including sports science, Paralympic development, youth innovation, sports facilities, scholarships and athlete exchanges.
It will also include public health programmes, data-based governance and other youth development initiatives.
Both sides agreed to work together to create more opportunities for Maldivian youth and athletes and support their development in sports.
