North Maalhosmadulu Rasgetheemu Council has announced its decision to hold a fishing competition this year, just like in previous years.
The council stated that this year's fishing competition is scheduled to be held on Friday, December 6. The council has now started issuing the application forms and the rules for the fishing competition. A participating team must consist of a maximum of 10 members and a minimum of 4 members.
The council said that the participation form and rules will be available from the council office on all working days from today until 14:00 on the 28th of this month. The deadline for submitting the form is 14:00 on Thursday, November 28, 2024, the council stated.
Cash prizes have been offered for the teams participating in the fishing competition. The prizes offered for the winning teams are:
1st place (Team weighing the most kilos): MVR 7,000
2nd place (Team weighing the second most kilos): MVR 5,000
3rd place (Team weighing the third most kilos): MVR 3,000
In addition, the council stated that a prize of MVR 700 and a trophy will be awarded to the person who catches the most fish, and a prize of MVR 700 and a trophy will be given to the person who catches the heaviest fish.
Teams participating in the fishing competition are scheduled to depart for fishing at 01:00 PM on the day of the race. They must return to the island by 09:00 PM. The council said that any species of fish prohibited from being caught in the Maldives will not be counted in the tournament. Additionally, fish smaller than 6 inches will also not be counted.
