“Haveeru” the largest and most popular Daily News paper of Maldives held its 16th Haveeru Sports Awards Ceremony at “Dharubaaruge Rannabandeyri Maalam” on Saturday 13th February.
Ashfag Adam (known as Akkalhey), who was a key player of Maldives National Team, played Semifinals in the last 11th South Asian Games in Dhaka, picked up Male Volleyball Player of the Year Award, whilst Aishath Nazima of Police Club picked up the female award.
Haveeru Volleyball Player of the year- Men, to award the most outstanding Volleyball player of the season was introduced in 2001.
This year the selected player receives Haveeru Trophy and Cash Prize of MRF 20,000.00
The top 5 Players in each category and the winner were selected by a special committee made up of administrators, coaches and referees.
This year’s best 5 players
Women
Fathmath Shaffa – Police Club
Aishath Nazima – Police Club
Fathmath Inaya – L.Maabaidhoo Isdharivarunge Gulhun
Fathmath Suhana – Police Club
Yumna Abdul Azeez – L.Maabaidhoo Isdharivarunge Gulhun
Men
Ahmed Abdul Kareem – Dhivehi Sifainge Club
Ashfag Adam – Dhivehi Sifainge Club
Hussen Saeed ( Sendi) – Mekku Jamiyya
Ahmed Ali ( Konika ) –Mekku Jamiyya
Ismail Sajid – Naavaidhoo Zuvaanunge Jamiyya
Past Winners
2008
Ahmed Abdul Kareem (Longey)
2007
Ibrahim Nizar
2006
Shamil Adam
2005
Ibrahim Adheel (kokko)
2004
Ibrahim Nizar
2003
Ibrahim Nizar
2002
Shamil Adam
2001
Ibrahim Nizar
Haveeru Volleyball Player of the year- Women was introduced in 2008
This year’s award winner will receive Haveeru Trophy and Cash Prize of MRF 10,000.00
Past Winner
2008
Aishath Nazima