# Maldives Plans Fishing Tournament for 2027

> Maldives aims to host elite fishing competition in 2027, partnering with established tournament.
- Title: Maldives Plans Fishing Tournament for 2027 · Fishing On SI
- Summary: Maldives aims to host elite fishing competition in 2027, partnering with established tournament. Maldives will host a major fishing tournament in 2027 with…
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- Source: Fishing On SI — https://si.com/onsi/fishing/destinations/the-maldives-looks-to-host-major-fishing-tournament
- Published: 2026-10-23T15:09:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: maldives, fishing, sport fishing, 2027, harim group, international fishing tournament, ooredoo masrace, balaton carp cup, indian ocean games, sports
## Maldives Targets Fishing Tournament
The Maldives aims to become the Monaco of sport fishing with a boutique competition for elite anglers in 2027.

> We can be the Monaco of fishing
## HARIM Group's Vision
Mohamed Ali Janah, group chairman of the HARIM Group, says the Maldives has outstanding weather when Northern Hemisphere is freezing.

> When the weather is freezing in the Northern Hemisphere, we have outstanding weather
## Combining Fishing with Tourism
Janah plans to launch a competition in partnership with the government next year to attract global anglers.
## Potential Game Fish
Possible game fish include marlin, sailfish, tuna, wahoo, and mahi-mahi already used in Maldivian fishing excursions.
## Fishing Traditions
Maldivian fishing competitions have deep roots with women prominent among successful competitors.
## Shaheedha Mohamed Wins
Shaheedha Mohamed of Team Sea Pearl won Best Fisherwoman at Ooredoo Masrace 2026 after catching 19 fish.
## International Appeal
The Maldives offers warm weather during Northern Hemisphere winter for international fishing competitions.
## Commercial Potential
Visiting teams could create business for local operators and extend holidays for competitors with families.
## Balaton Carp Cup Partnership
Janah considers partnering with the International Balaton Carp Cup for organizational model and experience.
## Conservation Precedent
The IBCC uses catch-and-release rules with verification and handling standards for fish.
## Indian Ocean Games Opportunity
Maldives may include sports fishing in the 2029 Indian Ocean Games for Small Island Developing States.
## Formula One of Fishing
Jasim Janah, Group CEO of Harim Group, says the event could attract a few thousand participants in years.
## Key takeaway

Maldives will host a major fishing tournament in 2027 with international partners to boost tourism and fishing traditions.