Abdulla Rafiu

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Abdulla Rafiu
Minister of Sports, Fitness and Recreation
Assumed office
17 November 2023
PresidentMohamed Muizzu
Preceded byAhmed Mahloof

Abdulla Rafiu is a Maldivian sports physician currently the incumbent Minister of Sports, Fitness and Recreation.[1][2][3]

Education[edit]

He studied Sports Physiotherapy and Sports Physician courses at the Indian Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation[2][3]

Career[edit]

Prior to his ministerial appointment, he was a Maldives Sports Council member.[4] As a sports physician he led the medical team of the Maldivian contingent that took part in the 2015 and 2019 Indian Ocean Island Games (IOIG), and the 2023 IOIG held at Madagascar.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Abdulla Rafiu". The President's Office. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  2. ^ a b "President Dr. Muizzu Has Appointed the New Cabinet". Frontpage. 18 November 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Dr. Muizzu's promising cabinet". Sun. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Ex-sports physician as the new Sports Minister". Maldives Business Times. 19 November 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  5. ^ Rehan, Mohamed (19 November 2023). "Former sports physician appointed as the new Sports Minister". The Edition. Retrieved 10 April 2024.