Ooredoo re-opens registrations for Ooredoo Masrace 2023 today, till 8th July 2023.

It said that fishing enthusiasts and interested teams who missed registering for the biggest nationwide fishing competition, Ooredoo Masrace can now register through the online portal.

It also said that Marking Ooredoo Maldives' 18th anniversary, this year's Masrace promises to be bigger and more exciting.

Ooredoo said that the event will take place in four different cities across the Maldives, including Male' City, Kulhudhuffushi City, Fuvahmulah City, and Addu City, throughout the month of August 2023.

It said that participating teams will be competing against other teams within the City for the grand prize of MVR25,000 cash prize.

Prizes worth a total of MVR 160,000 will be awarded throughout the competition, where winners from each city will receive cash prizes as below:

  1. · 1st Place Team: MVR 25,000
  2. · 2nd Place Team: MVR 10,000
  3. · 3rd Place Team: MVR 5,000
  4. · Best Fisherman: MVR 1000
  5. · Best Fisherwoman: MVR 1000

Ooredoo Masrace 2023 will see max 30 teams competing from each city with a minimum participation of 12 teams. In the case of an overwhelming number of registrations, a draw will be conducted to select the participating teams. Teams that are not selected will receive a full refund.

Interested participants from across the four cities can now continue to register their teams via the online portal till 8th July 2023.

Ooredoo said that upon submitting the registration form, teams will be prompted to purchase Masrace Kits for MVR 150 per kit, which will include MasRace Koari and a T-shirt. Each team shall consist of 12 members, including the captain and officials.

It added that Ooredoo welcomes government institutions, corporates, and the general public to join in this exciting event. Masrace 2023 promises not only thrilling competition but also a celebration of our fishing culture and a platform for showcasing our traditional fishing techniques.