Male, Maldives, July 22, 2026: The Maldives Olympic Committee is honoured to be invited to the inaugural Southeast Asian Plus Youth Games (SEAPYG) to be held in the Philippines in 2027.
Speaking at the official launch of the SEAPYG in Metro Manila earlier this month, Maldives Olympic Committee Secretary General Thamooh Ahmed Saeed noted that participation in these Games would provide young Maldivian athletes with an important platform to gain international exposure, enhance their competitive experience and represent the nation on a broader regional stage.
“As one of the invited National Olympic Committees, the Maldives Olympic Committee is honoured to be part of this historic inaugural edition,” Saeed said.
“We remain committed to creating greater opportunities for young athletes through participation in international competitions and development programmes, supporting the growth of the next generation of Team Maldives athletes while strengthening the country’s engagement within the Olympic Movement,” he added.
Designed to strengthen youth sport and regional cooperation, SEAPYG will feature athletes aged 16 years and under from the 11 SEA countries, while also welcoming invited NOCs from Asia under the innovative ‘Plus’ concept.
The Games are intended to provide promising young athletes with valuable international competition experience at an early stage of their sporting careers, while promoting friendship, cultural exchange and Olympic values.