Malta Women’s Handball team in Bulgaria for EHF Euro 2026 qualifiers

The Malta Women’s Handball National Team departed for Bulgaria today to compete in the European Handball Federation (EHF) EURO 2026 Qualifiers.

Over the next two days, the team will be based in Varna, where they will take on Bulgaria and Lithuania in crucial group-stage matches scheduled for March 7 and 8.

Squad List

The 19-player squad, guided by head coach David Ruch and assistant coaches Pero Arsoski and Beti Petkovska, includes:

• Raquelle Ciantar
• Chiara Camilleri
• Jessica Agius
• Rebecca Bonello
• Karen Zammit
• Abigail Pomroy
• Cassandra Petrella
• Stephanie Caruana
• Gabriella Xuereb
• Alessia Mizzi
• Elizabeth Schiavone
• Kimberly Mifsud
• Kirsty Collins
• Michela Grima
• Daniela Mifsud
• Ilenia Xuereb

The team is eager to make its mark on the international stage and will be aiming for strong performances in this highly competitive tournament.