Laiba ‘Elly’ Ahmed Mahloof, a young Maldivian badminton player, has won bronze in a Badminton Europe calendar tournament held in Slovenia.

Laiba secured the bronze medal in the Under-13 doubles category at the Mirna International Youth Tournament in Mirna, Slovenia.

Her doubles partner was Tihana Mavriček from Croatia.

Sharing photos of her achievement on social media platform ‘X’, Laiba expressed gratitude to Minister of Sports, Fitness and Recreation Abdulla Rafiu, Managing Director of State Electric Company (STELCO) and Sony Sports.

In addition to this, the young badminton player extended thanks to her coach and those who supported her.

Laiba has participated in several badminton tournaments and has so far won 11 international medals.

She has secured four medals this year alone.

Laiba also won a medal competing in the Saudi Open held in Saudi Arabia.

After the Slovenia tournament, Laiba will compete in a tournament slated to kick off in Georgia.

The Georgia tournament is scheduled to proceed from September 20 – 22.