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Wherever you travel in the world everyone enjoys sports. Sport brings people together and breaks down barriers. It fosters great community and friendships between those who take part.
Our sports placements include mainly football which has really exploded in popularity since Maldives won the SAFF - South Asian Football Federation Cup (previously the South Asian Football Federation Gold Cup) in 2008.
The Maldives National Football Team is the national team of the Maldives and is controlled by the Football Association of Maldives.
Mission Maldives volunteers work alongside local coaches, helping with football and general fitness training. Whether you are a novice or a fully qualified coach we will find a role for you.
Other popular sports in the Maldives include basketball, beach volleyball, netball, etc plus local traditional sports such as Baibalaa and bashi to get you involved in something completely new. This provides a fantastic chance for volunteers to get involved in the exciting development of a wide range of sports.
Although we have a great National football team most sports teams and schools etc don’t have the resources or people to dedicate to sport, so our volunteers play a vital role, not just in keeping children entertained and healthy, but also in the overall development of sport in the country