Team Sonee Fishing wins the 12th season of Ooredoo Masrace, the exciting annual fishing tournament by Ooredoo Maldives which has become an integral part of the Maldivian annual calendar.

This year, as part of Ooredoo Maldives’ 18th Anniversary celebration, Masrace 2023 has extended its reach to all four cities: Male' City, Kulhudhuffushi City, Addu City, and Fuvahmulah City. The competition commenced on August 4, in Male’ City with over 30 registered teams. 

A number of special awards were given out to the winning teams and fishermen after a day of competitive fishing among the teams.

Champion Team: Team Sonee Fishing with 860 points

The championship title of Ooredoo Masrace 2023 was claimed by the remarkable Sonee Fishing team, with a total of 860.34 points, taking home MVR25,000 as Cash Prize. The competition was intense, with Detunefishing securing the runner-up position with a commendable total of 698.7 points. Following closely, Stelco Men secured the second runner-up position with a total of 412.18 points, further highlighting the fierce competition among the teams.

The Best Fisherman title went to Naushad from Team Crunchies, who showcased exceptional skills by landing a total of 17 catches. Fezu from DetuneFishing was recognized as the Best Fisherwoman, having reeled in a total of 4 impressive catches.

The competition is set to commence in rest of the cities on the following dates:

• Male' City: August 4

• Kulhudhuffushi City: August 11

• Addu City: August 18

• Fuvahmulah City: August 25

Adding to the array of remarkable achievements, Waleed from Sonee Fishing made a significant contribution by landing a remarkable Giant Trevally, weighing an impressive 17.54 kilograms.