The highly anticipated DHIRAAGU Tekkers Resort Cup 2024 South Kaafu Zone has successfully concluded, with Hard Rock Hotel Maldives emerging as the champions. The tournament, held over the past two weeks, saw intense competition and remarkable displays of skill and sportsmanship from various resorts in the region.

The final match, held at the picturesque futsal pitch of Crossroads Maldives, was a thrilling encounter that kept the audience on the edge of their seats. Hard Rock Hotel Maldives showcased exceptional teamwork and strategy, ultimately securing their victory with a score of 5-2 on penalties against the runners-up, Crossroads Maldives.

The event, sponsored by Dhiraagu, the leading digital service provider in the Maldives, brought together resort teams from across the South Kaafu Zone. The tournament aimed to foster camaraderie among resort staff, promote healthy competition, and highlight the importance of sports in enhancing the guest experience at Maldivian resorts.

The closing ceremony was graced by esteemed guests, including General Manager of Hard Rock Hotel Maldives Mr. Frederic Claude Lebegue, General Manager of SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton & The Marina CROSSROADS Maldives Mr. Alexander Traeger, Assistant General Manager of Crossroads Marina Mr. Mohamed Adil as well senior representatives from Gold Partners: Commercial Bank of Maldives, Redbox and Alia Investments.

The South Kaafu champions, Hard Rock Hotel Maldives, were awarded the prestigious Tekkers Resort Cup South Kaafu champion trophy and medals. Special individual awards were also presented as follows:

• Man of the Match: Mohamed Saleel- Jersey no: 25 -Hardrock Hotel Maldives
• Fair Play Team of South Kaafu zone: SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton
• Best Coach of South Kaafu zone: Usman Naseer- Hardrock Hotel Maldives
• Top 5 of South Kaafu zone: Mohamed Thashmeen – Jersey no: 7 -Hardrock Hotel Maldives, Ali Fathih – Jersey no:10 – SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton, Mohamed Saleel- Jersey no: 25 -Hardrock Hotel Maldives, Hassan Lawh – Jersey no: 6 Crossroads Maldives and Shifaz Adil – Jersey no: 15 Crossroads Maldives
• Top Scorer of South Kaafu zone: Ali Fathih Jersey no:10 of SAii Lagoon Maldives with 6 goals
• Best Player of South Kaafu zone: Mohamed Suhail Jersey no:19 Hardrock Hotel Maldives
• Runner up Team of South Kaafu zone: Crossroads Maldives
• Champion Team of South Kaafu zone: Hardrock Hotel Maldives

The DHIRAAGU Tekkers Resort Cup 2024 South Kaafu Zone not only provided an excellent platform for showcasing football talent but also served as an opportunity for resorts to come together and build stronger relationships. The success of this zone sets a positive tone for future zones of the tournament, which is set to become a staple in the Maldivian resort sports calendar.

DHIRAAGU Tekkers Resort Cup 2024 will head to Dhaalu atoll next which is set to begin on the 1^st of August 2024 and will be hosted by Sun Siyam Iru Veli.

For more information about the Tekkers Resort Cup and future zone participation, please visit our social media channels – Facebook: tekkers.mv, Instagram: @tekkers.mv or contact Wisam at +960 9927711.