Major women's cricket tournament in Fuvahmulah

The HAS Fuvahmulah Women's T20 cricket tournament, with a total of five teams, has kicked off on Saturday, July 5.

The tournament is organized by the Cricket Board of Maldives (CBM), and will carry out for three days across two pitches with four games played per day.

The tournament is run on a point-basis with the two teams with the highest scores - based on wins - competing each other in the finals.

According to CBM, the tournament being an inclusive event for women of all ages, has attracted significant reception from the public. 

With a total of 11 matches scheduled, 65 players will come down to the pitches to test their skills and compete in the finals.

Fuvahmulah City's Hafiz Ahmed School has partnered with CBM for the event.