Maldivian freediving Umair Badheeu has ended his 2025 season on a remarkable high, setting three new national records for the Maldives at the Freediving World Cup 2025, held from 15–22 October in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

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Organised by the Freediving World Apnea Center and certified by AIDA International (Association for the Development of Apnea), one of the world’s leading governing bodies for freediving, the event brought together elite freedivers from across the globe to compete in a range of depth disciplines.

Competing against some of the sport’s best, Umair achieved the following new Maldivian national records:

• Free Immersion (FIM): 72 metres – new record (previous record 68 metres, also held by Umair) Using the rope to descend and ascend without fins.
• Constant Weight No Fins (CNF): 47 metres – new record (previous record 42 metres, also held by Umair) Diving without the use of fins or using the performance rope.
• Constant Weight (CWT): 72 metres – new record Diving with monofins or bifins.

These accomplishments add to Umair’s growing list of national titles. Earlier this year, he also set the Constant Weight Bifins record at 68 metres at the Manado Depth Competition held in Indonesia in August 2025. Now he holds the records for all depth disciplines with AIDA.

Reflecting on his performance, Umair said: “It’s been an incredible season, and I’m grateful to close it on such a high note. Each dive came with its own challenges, but they’ve helped me grow both physically and mentally. I’m looking forward to the next season and hope to push for even greater depths.”

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A long-time ambassador for Kaimoo Resorts and Hotels, Umair credited the group’s continued support as instrumental to his progress.

“Umair continues to make the Maldives proud with his record-breaking performances,” said Mohamed Manih Ahmed, Managing Director of Kaimoo Resorts and Hotels. “His persistence, focus, and sportsmanship represent the best of Maldivian excellence. We are honoured to support his journey as he continues to elevate the Maldives on the global freediving stage.”

With his latest records, Umair further cements his position as the Maldives’ most accomplished freediver and a leading voice for the sport’s development in the country.