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Rowing in Maldives - Addu City

Dispersed along the Indian Ocean, the Maldives archipelago has had a long history of rowing as an integral mode of transportation between its islands. Out of the 1192 coral islands that are spread across the equator, only 199 are inhabited with a small population of just over 300000 island dwellers. Setting off into the vast blue unknown was the only means of getting from one place to another. It was once common to see rowing races taking place up until the early 1980's. However with the introduction of modern mechanical boats, the practice of rowing has gradually disappeared in the Maldives like in most parts of the world.

Today rowing has become a much enjoyed recreational sport in many countries. It is a water-based endurance sport which is considered to be one of the most technical and hardest sports in the world. It is a great way to develop your fitness, maintain discipline and strengthen your teamwork.

In 2010, British Olympic silver medalist, Guin Batten and Umar Jamaal embarked on a quest to revive rowing in Maldives with the assistance of the British Rowing Association and Westminster School. Rowing Association of Maldives was established and the first rowing programs were initiated and coaches were sent to Gaafu Dhaalu atoll, Addu atoll and Hulhumale subsequently.

The rowing program in Addu has been running effectively for the last three years. Three different coaches have successfully trained a number of students from local schools. Swimming lessons and activities such as beach cleanup programs are also conducted occasionally by the coaches.

In 2012, Natasha Howard, one of the rowing coach volunteers in Addu managed to organize a trip to South Korea for two young rowers to compete in the Asian 2012 Olympic Qualification Regatta in Chungju. It was a remarkable opportunity for the students to learn and experience rowing in an international arena. More such international opportunities are available for Maldives Rowing Association to pursue as it progresses.

It would be rewarding to see the hard work and efforts put in by all those involved manage to revive this lost tradition. By spreading this sport across Maldives and with organizing inter-atoll competitions, it is possible to produce athletes who can compete in international competitions. Hopefully these activities will inspire the young generation of Maldives to seize the occasion to discover the spirit of being the true children of the sea.

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Narrated by : Nora Nazeer

Music : Zero Degree Atoll - Reethi Handhuvaru (cover) by Mysha Didi

Special thanks to:

David Riches ( CD )
James Gunn
Brenda Balenger
Natasha Howard
Ahmed Habeeb
Roba
Hasna
Sharu
Suna Nasrulla Hameed
Rowing Association of Maldives

Mayor Sobe'
Addu City Council
Elharahaa






Some of the footage are borrowed from different people via youtube.


Thank you for watching and I wish all the best to rowing in Maldives.

Misbah

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