The Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Community Empowerment has held the second Maldives Sports Awards.

The most prestigious awards of the Maldives, Sports Awards 2023 were presented by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. The gala event, organised by the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Community Empowerment was held tonight at the Malé Ekuveni Synthetic Track.

First Lady Fazna Ahmed joined President Solih at the function alongside senior government officials, athletes, and top sportspersons from across the globe.

President Solih presented the most prestigious awards at the function, including the Lifetime Achievement Award to five individuals for their long service to sports and the Sports Icon Award to eight international sportspersons for their role in creating positive social change through sports.

Special Recognition Award on 16 individuals for their role in promoting sports in the Maldives and their hard work bringing positive change to communities through sports were also awarded at the event.  Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year awards were also presented by the President.

This year, the Lifetime Achievement Award was conferred on the late Ibrahim Manik, the late Ahmed Riza, the late Ahmed Manik, Ahmed Waheed, and Mallaa Lhathuhthu. The Special Recognition Award was conferred on the Minister of Youth and Sports of Nigeria, Sunday Akin Dare.

The Maldives Sports Awards are the most significant national sports award ceremony held in the Maldives to recognise, encourage, and celebrate Maldivian athletes. The awards were first held in 2022.