Labera 19 Bodyboarding Challenge held on August concludes


Maldives
PUBLISHED August 27, 2019

Labera 19 Bodyboarding Challenge held from 18th to 24th of August has come to an end on a positive note.

The challenge was conducted as a means to provide a platform for the bodyboarders in the Maldives to display their skills and encourage the younger generation to discover and engage in the sport. Organized by the Maldives Bodyboarders Association, the challenge began on 18th August at Raalhugandu.

A total of 26 individuals participated in the challenge with 18 participants in the Prone Division and 8 challengers in the Drop Knee Division.

The title of the Labera was earned by Kuda Ayya for the second time with Dhooni and Loabi following behind in 2nd and 3rd place.

Founded in 2013 the Maldives Body Boarding Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a platform for all bodyboarders in the Maldives.

99% of the Maldives is surrounded by water making water sports a big part of Maldivian youth culture. Over the years, bodyboarding has become very popular and the organization has had a lot of success with its members winning numerous awards at international tournaments.

The MBBA organize and sanction professional events, make new rules for the sport, help promote grassroots growth, strengthen the bonds of friendship between existing associations, classes and disciplines of bodyboarding and to provide support and services for all bodyboarders.

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