Maldives on Tuesday 1st of October broke the world record for the most people freediving simultaneously.
As part of the World Tourism Day 2019 celebrations, the island nation’s President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih joined 520 others in simultaneous freediving off the lagoon of Baros Maldives resort, staying underwater for around 30 seconds.
Freediving world champion Willian Trubridge, a double world record holding freediver from New Zealand, also participated in the event, dubbed “Neyvaa”, which in local Dhivehi language means breath.
Officials of Guinness at the scene declared the “Neyvaa” event as a new world record and presented the official certificate to President Solih.
“Neyvaa” was the Maldives’ attempt to break the world record previously held by ‘La Scuola del Mare 2’ (Verona), in Torri del Benaco, Verona. Verona had set the world record for the most people freediving simultaneously on October 11 2009 with 280 people.
Local PADI Freediver Instructor Trainer Fahud Faiz took a leading role to organize this event together with the Maldives Ministry of Tourism. Should you be interested in Freediving, please contact Freedive Maldives for further details on PADI Freediving Courses offered.
