Sun Siyam Media Invitational Cup grows to 10 teams after strong response

The Sun Siyam Media Invitational Futsal Cup has expanded to 10 teams following an overwhelming response from media organizations eager to compete in the tournament.

The competition was initially scheduled to feature eight teams. However, organizers have increased the field to 10 teams after receiving requests from additional media outlets seeking to take part in the highly anticipated event.

The participating teams are:

• PSM 

• Gaafu Media Group 

• ICE Network

• MMTV

• SSTV

• VTV

• Mendhuru TV

• Channel 13

• Adhadhu

• Mihaaru

Adding to the excitement is the valuable prize awaiting the champion team. The winner of the Sun Siyam Media Invitational Futsal Cup 2027 will secure a direct berth in the Club Maldives Kings Cup 2027, one of the country's most prestigious futsal tournaments.

The tournament reflects the longstanding commitment of Ahmed Siyam Mohamed, Chairman of Sun Siyam Group, to the development of sports in the Maldives. Widely regarded as one of the country's foremost private-sector supporters of sporting initiatives, Siyam has played a significant role in promoting football, futsal and active lifestyles across communities in both Male' and the atolls.

Through the Sun Siyam Media Invitational Futsal Cup, Sun Siyam Media is bringing together many of the Maldives' leading media organizations in a tournament that is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated events to kick off 2027.

The tournament has also attracted strong backing from corporate partners. The main sponsors are SME Digital and The Wenlin Group. Supporting partners include The Hawks, while Maaki MV has joined as the official ball partner, Red Bull as the official beverage partner and Island Apparel as the official jersey partner.

According to Abdullah Faisal, Senior Sales Manager at Sun Siyam Media, interest in the tournament has continued to grow among media organizations, ultimately prompting the decision to expand the competition to accommodate additional teams.

The three-day tournament is scheduled to take place from January 21 to 23, 2027.