Malta U14 water polo team embarks on Barcelona tournament

On Thursday, 13 promising young players from the Malta National U14/Foundation Group departed for Barcelona to participate in a three-day intensive water polo tournament. This initiative marks another step in nurturing Malta’s next generation of water polo talent through international exposure and competition.

The contingent is led by a strong coaching and support team, including Team Manager Silvio Borg, Head Coach Paul Privitera, Assistant Coach David Cutajar, and Goalkeepers Coach Stephen Rizzo. The tournament will challenge the players with high-level competition, helping them develop crucial skills and experience in a demanding environment.

Adding a special highlight to their trip, the team will meet Malta’s own Jake Tanti, the senior national team goalkeeper currently competing with CN Mataro in Spain’s top-tier water polo league. Tanti’s success serves as an inspiration for these young athletes, showcasing the heights Maltese players can achieve with dedication and hard work.

We extend our best wishes to the entire contingent for a successful and enriching experience in Barcelona, confident that this opportunity will contribute significantly to their growth as athletes and ambassadors for Maltese water polo.