SS Media signs as media partner for Mr. Maldives and national weightlifting tournaments

Sun Siyam Media has been appointed as the official media partner for four major fitness events scheduled for November: Mr. Maldives 2025, Mr. Maldives Classic, National Weightlifting Championship, and National Powerlifting Championship.

Agreements have been signed with the Bodybuilding Association of Maldives (BBAM) and the Weightlifting Association of Maldives (WAM). SS Media CEO Mohamed Asif (Mondhu) signed on behalf of the company at both ceremonies.

BBAM Vice President Ahmed Aiman signed the bodybuilding agreement, while WAM Vice President Mohamed Nazeeh signed the weightlifting partnership.

The events will be held at Taisei Koshi Hall in Male' City:

• Weightlifting Championship: November 5, afternoon session

• Powerlifting Championship: November 6–7, afternoon and evening sessions

• Mr. Maldives 2025 & Mr. Maldives Classic: November 8, evening session

The Mr. Maldives Classic is the second edition of the Amateur Bodybuilding and Physical Sports Championship. According to WAM, around 60 athletes are expected to compete in the weightlifting and powerlifting tournaments.

Speaking at both ceremonies, Asif expressed gratitude for the opportunity to cover these sports for the first time. “This is the first time SS Media is covering bodybuilding and I would like to thank the association for giving us this opportunity,” he said. He added that the company hopes to build a long-term partnership through this experience.

BBAM’s Aiman thanked SS Media for finalizing the agreement swiftly, while WAM’s Nazeeh highlighted the historic nature of the tournaments and the importance of media coverage in promoting the sport.

SS Media, which includes Sun Online and SSTV, is expanding its coverage into fitness and strength sports through these partnerships.