Sports.
Nine-year-old Maldivian surfer Aaliyah Latheef achieved a major victory by winning the gold medal in the Women's Open category ahead of Sri Lanka's Sayuni Anjana and Switzerland's Camille Etter at the "SFSL Surf Championships 2026 – Arugam Bay Series," which was held from September 10 to 12 at Arugam Bay Main Point in Sri Lanka.
On 14 September 2026, Maldivian athlete Aaliya achieved great success by winning a gold medal at the surfing competition held in Sri Lanka. Displaying outstanding skill and performance in this competition, she secured this proud gold medal for the Maldives after competing against formidable athletes. While this marks a notable major advancement for the Maldives in regional-level surfing competitions, this achievement has brought further opportunities and encouragement to the Maldivian surfing community.
