The 6th edition of the EAP Malta International – WACT Challenger Meeting, hosted by Pembroke Athleta Athletics & Triathlon, confirmed its growing reputation on the international athletics circuit by delivering a high-level event marked by seven new meeting records and a record Meeting Ranking Score of 73,478 points.
Recognised by World Athletics and listed on its annual global meetings calendar, the event welcomed 172 local athletes alongside 163 international competitors and officials from 35 countries, spanning all continents. This turnout confirms the meeting’s place as Malta’s premier international track and field event.
The increase in the Meeting Ranking Score—up nearly 9,000 points from 2022—reflects the continuous upward trend in the event’s quality and competitiveness, with further improvements expected in its global ranking by year-end.
2025 meeting records
Seven athletes delivered record-breaking performances across various disciplines:
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Guy Maganga Gorra (Gabon) – Men’s 100m in 10.38s (also claimed victory in the 200m)
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Sina Mayer (Germany) – Women’s 100m in 11.20s (also won the 200m)
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Keenan Blake (Netherlands) – Men’s 400m in 45.91s
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Tetiana Melnyk (Ukraine) – Women’s 400m in 53.34s
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Dániel Huller (Hungary) – Men’s 800m in 1:48.51
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Olgierd Michniewski (Poland) – Men’s 110m Hurdles in 13.72s
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Viktoriia Baranivska (Ukraine) – Women’s Triple Jump with 13.58m
Meeting growth
The continuous progression in ranking over the past four editions underlines the EAP Malta International’s growing status:
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2022 – 64,758 pts (World Ranking: 878th)
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2023 – 67,886 pts (Ranking: 562nd)
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2024 – 70,485 pts (Ranking: 478th)
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2025 – 73,478 pts (ranking improvement expected)
Organisers thank volunteers, officials, and partners
In a statement following the event, the Organising Committee expressed its gratitude to all those involved in the success of this year’s edition.
“We are proud of what this meeting continues to achieve, year after year,” the organisers said. “This success would not be possible without the dedication of our volunteers, officials, and support staff, whose professionalism and enthusiasm were key in delivering a seamless event.”
The committee also acknowledged the essential backing of its commercial and institutional partners, including:
SportMalta, VisitMalta, Malta International Airport, GasanMamo Insurance, J&K Portworks Ltd, Eurosport Malta, General Soft Drinks, AX The Palace Hotel, Xemxija Bay Hotel, Portstone Ltd, AF Printworks, JV Pharma, Edrini, and Pro-Clinic.
A platform for sport and tourism
Beyond the competition itself, the EAP Malta International continues to play a significant role in promoting sports tourism on the island, attracting athletes, coaches, and spectators from around the world, and helping position Malta as a destination for elite athletics.
Preparations will soon begin for the 2026 edition, with the organisers aiming to raise the bar even higher.
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