Ali 'Jaattey' Javed beats 12 other bodyboarders to win the Thamburudhooo Bodyboarding Challenge 2017.

The one-day bodyboarding competition was held on Saturday, at the Thamburudhoo Surfing Point.

Javid faced Ali Shaam Rafiu in the final, with both bodyboarders working hard for the trophy.

Speaking afterwards, Javed said that he was "very happy" winning the Thamburudhoo Bodyboarding Challenge 2017.

THAMBURUDHOOO BODYBOARDING CHALLENGE 2017

Heat 1

1. Ali Sham Rafiu

2. Aswan Mohamed

3. Aiham

Heat 2

1. Ahmed Nazmeen

2. Mifrah Yasir

3. Ali Ravau Mohamed

Heat 3

1. Ahmed Arish Rasheed

2. Abdulla Shimal Shameem

3. Ali Shunaan

Heat 4

1. Ali Javed

2. Mohamed Ihsan

3. Mohamed Viam

QUARTERFINAL 1

1. Ali Sham Rafiu

2. Ali Ravau Mohamed

QUARTERFINAL 2

1. Ahmed Nazmeen

2. Aswan Mohamed

QUARTERFINAL 3

1. Ahmed Arish Rasheed

2. Mohamed Ihsan

QUARTERFINAL 4

1. Ali Javed

2. Abdulla Shimal Shameem

SEMI-FINAL 1

1. Ali Shaam Rafiu

2. Ahmed Nazmeen

SEMI-FINAL 2

1. Ali Javid

2. Mohamed Ihsan

FINAL

1. Ali Javed

2. Ali Shaam Rafiu

According to Maldives Bodyboarding Association (MBBA), the main objective of the Thamburudhoo Bodyboarding Challenge is "to provide a competitive platform for local athletes".