Aminath Rouya Hussain (born September 1, 1990) is a competitive swimmer from the Maldives. She competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, and was the flag-bearer for her nation during the opening ceremonies of those games.
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The Maldives competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. The delegation's participation in the Athens Olympics marked the Maldives' fifth appearance at the Summer Olympics since their debut at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Four athletes competed across two sports; Sultan Saeed and Shifana Ali in track and field, and Hassan Mubah and Aminath Rouya Hussain in swimming. None of the track or swimming athletes advanced past the first round in their events, and no Maldivian has won a medal in any events. Sultan Saeed bore the Maldives' flag during the parade of nations of the opening ceremony.
The Maldives competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, from 25 July to 9 August 1992. The delegation's participation in the Barcelona Olympics marked the Maldives' second appearance at the Summer Olympics since their debut at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Seven athletes competed across two sports; Ahmed Shageef, Mohamed Amir, Hussain Riyaz, Hussein Haleem and Aminath Rishtha in track and field, and Ahmed Imthiyaz and Mohamed Rasheed in swimming. None of the track or swimming athletes advanced past the first round in their events, and no Maldivian has won a medal in any events.
The Maldives competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics, which were held in Beijing, People's Republic of China from August 8 to August 24, 2008. The country's participation at the Beijing Olympics marked its seventh appearance in the Summer Olympics since its debut at the 1988 Summer Olympics. The delegation included four athletes, two in athletics, and two in swimming who participated in four distinct events. Its four athletes did not advance past the first round in each of their events. Aminath Rouya Hussain carried the Maldivian flag during the parade of nations of the opening ceremony with sprinter Ali Shareef being the flagbearer for the closing ceremony. The country failed to win an Olympic medal at these Games and has yet to win their first medal.
The Asian island nation of the Maldives competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London from 27 July to 12 August 2012. This was the nation's seventh consecutive appearance at the Olympics, the delegation consisted of two athletes each in track and field and swimming. For the first time since their debut at the Summer Olympics, the Maldives entered one badminton player into the Olympics. Mohamed Ajfan Rasheed, the inaugural Maldivian badminton player to compete at the Olympics, was the nation's flag bearer at the opening ceremony with Azneem Ahmed carrying the Maldivian flag in the closing ceremony. All the athletes qualified for the games through wild cards from International Association of Athletic Federations FINA and Badminton World Federation. The Maldives however, has yet to win its first ever Olympic medal.
Israr Hussain (1986) is a Pakistani swimmer. He participated in his first Olympics at the 2012 London Games.
Aminath Shajan is a Maldivian swimmer. She was born in Malé. She competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Shajan also competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in the Women's 100 metre freestyle event where she ranked 46th with a time of 1:05.71. She did not advance to the semifinals. She was the flagbearer for the Maldives during the Parade of Nations.
Tracy Ann Route is a Micronesian former swimmer, who specialized in sprint freestyle and butterfly events. She is a two-time Olympian, and holds numerous Pacific age group records in the freestyle and butterfly. She was the first woman to represent the Federated States of Micronesia at the Olympics.
The Maldives competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5 to 21 August 2016. This was the nation's eighth consecutive appearance at the Summer Olympics. The delegation included two track and field athletes: Hassan Saaid and Afa Ismail, as well as swimmers Ibrahim Nishwan and Aminath Shajan. Both Shajan and Ismail were returning competitors from the 2012 London Olympics, with the former leading the Maldivian squad as the flag bearer in the opening ceremony. The Maldives, however, has yet to win its first ever Olympic medal.
Fanaa (transl. Destroyed) is a 2010 drama film directed by Aishath Rishmy. Produced by Aminath Rasheedha under Yaaraa Productions, the film stars Rasheedha, Rishmy and Ahmed Azmeel. The film was released on 14 July 2010. It is the second film from Yaaraa Productions after 2006's horror film Hukuru Vileyrey. It is Azmeel's first appearance in a feature film. It was based on a novel published by Ibrahim Waheed titled Balgish.
Zaharu (transl. Poison) is a 2011 Maldivian psychological romantic thriller film written and directed by Ali Shifau. Produced by Mohamed Ali under Dark Rain Entertainment, the film stars Ali Seezan, Niuma Mohamed and Sheela Najeeb in pivotal roles. The film is inspired from Adrian Lyne-directed American psychological erotic thriller film Fatal Attraction (1987). The film centers on a married man who has a weekend affair with a woman who refuses to allow it to end and becomes obsessed with him. The film was released on 5 May 2011. Upon release the film received mixed response from critics and was declared a "flop" at box office.
Dhushman is a 1995 Maldivian drama film directed by Mohamed Shiyaz. Produced by Hussain Rasheed under Farivaa Films, the film stars Mariyam Nisha, Hussain Sobah, Aminath Rasheedha and Hamid Ali in pivotal roles.
Dhoapatta is a Maldivian romantic drama television series developed for Television Maldives by Abdul Faththaah. The series stars Jamsheedha Ahmed, Mohamed Shavin, Sheela Najeeb and Niuma Mohamed in pivotal roles.
Baaraige Fas is a 2009 Maldivian horror film directed by Amjad Ibrahim. Produced by Hassan Sobah under Eleven Eleven Productions, the film stars Mariyam Nisha, Hussain Sobah, Ali Shameel, Mariyam Shakeela, Amira Ismail and Ahmed Azmeel in pivotal roles.
Hithey Dheymee is a 2011 Maldivian drama film directed by Amjad Ibrahim. Produced by Hussain Ibrahim, Ali Ibrahim and Amjad Ibrahim under Farivaa Films, the film stars Amira Ismail, Hussain Solah, Ali Ahmed, Fathimath Azifa and Aminath Shareef in pivotal roles. The film was released on 20 April 2011.
Rihun (transl. Pain) is a 2000 Maldivian drama film directed by Hussain Shihab. Produced by Mapa and Gulfam Films, the film stars Ismail Wajeeh, Aishath Shiranee, Fathimath Neena, Hamid Wajeeh and Aminath Rasheedha in pivotal roles.
Kalaage Haqqugaa is a Maldivian romantic drama television series developed for Television Maldives by Fathimath Nahula. The series stars Niuma Mohamed, Ali Ahmed, Ali Seezan, Jamsheedha Ahmed, Sheela Najeeb, Aminath Rasheedha and Ali Shameel in pivotal roles.
Mhendhan is a Maldivian romantic drama web television series developed for Baiskoafu by Hussain Nooradeen. The series stars Aminath Nisha Rasheed, Ajnaaz Ali, Mariyam Shakeela, Ahmed Asim, Aishath Eshal Asim and Hussain Nooradeen in pivotal roles. The first episode of the series was released on Baiskoafu on 4 June 2019 on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. It revolves around a young woman who relocates to her husband's house and is isolated from the society. Filming for the series took place in F. Nilandhoo.
Thiey Mihithuge Vindhakee is a 2003 Maldivian romantic television series directed by Abdul Faththaah. The series stars Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Zeenath Abbas in lead roles.
Guest House Room Number:201 is a 2008 Maldivian mystery, thriller film directed by Amjad Ibrahim. Produced by Mohamed Shavin under V Stream Production, the film stars Mohamed Shavin, Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi, Aminath Ameela and Hussain Solah in pivotal roles.
Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq is a Maldivian badminton player. She participated at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. She clinched two title at the Pakistan International tournament, won the women's doubles partnered with her sister Aminath Nabeeha Abdul Razzaq and in the mixed doubles with Zayan Zaki. She represented Maldives at the 2020 Summer Olympics after receiving tripartite invitation.
