FAM Congress Approves Women’s Football Development Plan and Establishment of Regional Associations

The Football Association of Maldives (FAM) today held its Extraordinary Congress at Meerumaa Event Hall, where members approved the FAM Women’s Football Development Plan (2026–2030) and the establishment of four Regional Football Associations.

The newly established regional associations are the North Region Football Association, Central Region Football Association, South Region Football Association, and Male’ Region Football Association.

The Women’s Football Development Plan (2026–2030) sets out FAM’s strategic roadmap for the continued growth of women’s football in the Maldives, focusing on increasing participation, strengthening competitions, enhancing player pathways, and building capacity across all levels of the game.

The establishment of the Regional Football Associations represents a significant milestone in FAM’s efforts to decentralise football administration and strengthen the development of the sport nationwide. The new regional bodies will play an important role in coordinating football activities and supporting the growth of the game within their respective regions.

The Congress was attended by delegates from FAM member clubs, along with representatives from FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), reflecting the continued collaboration between FAM and international football’s governing bodies.

The approval of both the Women’s Football Development Plan and the Regional Football Associations marks another important step in FAM’s ongoing commitment to strengthening football governance and promoting sustainable football development throughout the Maldives.