The highly anticipated DHIRAAGU Tekkers Resort Cup 2024 South Kaafu Zone has successfully concluded, with Hard Rock Hotel Maldives emerging as the champions. Over the past two weeks, this intense competition showcased remarkable displays of skill and sportsmanship from various resorts in the region.
Thrilling Final Match
The final match, held at the picturesque futsal pitch of Crossroads Maldives, was a thrilling encounter that kept the audience on the edge of their seats. Hard Rock Hotel Maldives demonstrated exceptional teamwork and strategy, ultimately securing their victory with a 5-2 win on penalties against the runners-up, Crossroads Maldives.
Event Highlights
Sponsored by Dhiraagu, the leading digital service provider in the Maldives, the tournament brought together resort teams from across the South Kaafu Zone. The event aimed to foster camaraderie among resort staff, promote healthy competition, and highlight the importance of sports in enhancing the guest experience at Maldivian resorts.
Esteemed Guests and Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony was graced by esteemed guests, including General Manager of Hard Rock Hotel Maldives Mr. Frederic Claude Lebegue, General Manager of SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton & The Marina CROSSROADS Maldives Mr. Alexander Traeger, Assistant General Manager of Crossroads Marina Mr. Mohamed Adil, and senior representatives from Gold Partners: Commercial Bank of Maldives, Redbox, and Alia Investments.
Awards and Recognitions
The South Kaafu champions, Hard Rock Hotel Maldives, were awarded the prestigious Tekkers Resort Cup South Kaafu champion trophy and medals. Special individual awards were presented as follows:
- Man of the Match: Mohamed Saleel – Jersey no: 25 – Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
- Fair Play Team of South Kaafu Zone: SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Best Coach of South Kaafu Zone: Usman Naseer – Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
- Top 5 Players of South Kaafu Zone:
- Mohamed Thashmeen – Jersey no: 7 – Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
- Ali Fathih – Jersey no: 10 – SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Mohamed Saleel – Jersey no: 25 – Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
- Hassan Lawh – Jersey no: 6 – Crossroads Maldives
- Shifaz Adil – Jersey no: 15 – Crossroads Maldives
- Top Scorer of South Kaafu Zone: Ali Fathih – Jersey no: 10 – SAii Lagoon Maldives with 6 goals
- Best Player of South Kaafu Zone: Mohamed Suhail – Jersey no: 19 – Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
- Runner-Up Team of South Kaafu Zone: Crossroads Maldives
- Champion Team of South Kaafu Zone: Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
Future Events
The DHIRAAGU Tekkers Resort Cup 2024 South Kaafu Zone not only provided an excellent platform for showcasing football talent but also served as an opportunity for resorts to build stronger relationships. The success of this zone sets a positive tone for future zones of the tournament, which is set to become a staple in the Maldivian resort sports calendar.
Next, the DHIRAAGU Tekkers Resort Cup 2024 will head to Dhaalu Atoll, beginning on August 1st, 2024, and will be hosted by Sun Siyam Iru Veli.
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