President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has congratulated Maldivian athlete Mariyam Eshal Misbah on winning a silver medal in the junior women's category at the Asian Pistol and Rifle Cup.
In a post on his official X account this evening, the President described it as a historic milestone, with Mariyam Eshal Misbah becoming the first Maldivian athlete to secure a silver medal in an Asian-level shooting competition.
The President also highlighted that Eshal outperformed athletes from 21 countries in a tournament contested by 23 Asian nations.
The Asian Pistol and Rifle Cup 2025 is currently taking place in Bangkok, Thailand. Fifteen-year-old Mariyam Eshal Misbah, who claimed the silver medal, is a student at Majeedhiya School.