First Baibalaa tournament Abroad
Sports Tournament
Baibalaa Malaysia 2026
For the first time, one of the Maldives' traditional sports travels out of country to Malaysia.
- Dates
- 17–18 Oct 2026
- Venue
- Dewan Besar Tanjung MBSA
- Registration closes
- 8 Oct 2026, 07:58
- Team size
- 12–15 players
Event partners
About the event
Baibalaa comes to Malaysia. MADI is proud to host the first Baibalaa tournament held in Malaysia, bringing together Maldivian teams from across the country for a weekend of traditional sport, culture and community. Teams register together, play together and celebrate together.
Eligibility
- Teams must have between 12 and 15 players.
- A maximum of 3 players may have no previous visa history for the host country. Every player must declare whether they hold a current visa, held one before, or have none.
- Each player must upload the documents requested during registration. Documents stay private and are seen only by MADI organisers.
Rules & regulations
Download the full rules (PDF)
Everything teams need to know before registering.