Tag: ASA
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Malta to host COMEN Open Water Swimming Cup at Mellieħa Bay
Malta will welcome young swimmers from across the Mediterranean when the COMEN Open Water Swimming Cup 2026 takes place at Mellieħa Bay on 10 and 11 October. The international competition will bring together promising young athletes in two age categories, providing Maltese swimmers with an opportunity to compete against international opposition on home soil. The…
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Calls for answers after Cirovic raises concerns over Maltese water polo environment – ASA responds
Calls have been made for answers and greater clarity following allegations by former Malta national water polo coach Milan Cirovic concerning alleged political interference and external pressure within Maltese water polo. Cirovic, who recently stepped down from his position with the Aquatic Sports Association of Malta (ASA), made the comments during an interview on NET…
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Marsaskala, Ta’ Xbiex and Neptunes register convincing BOV Summer League victories
Marsaskala Fish & Fish, Ta’ Xbiex Amigos and Neptunes Best Gyms Malta all claimed comfortable victories as Match Day 9 of the BOV Summer League got under way at the National Pool Complex in Tal-Qroqq on Tuesday. The evening produced three high-scoring encounters, with the winning teams all pulling away in the closing stages to…
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Neptunes edge San Ġiljan in thriller; Sliema overcome resilient Exiles
Neptunes maintained their perfect start to the water polo season after overturning an early second-quarter deficit to defeat rivals San Ġiljan 14-13. San Ġiljan suffered their second successive defeat, fading in the latter stages of the match. Before the opening swim-up, San Ġiljan players staged a silent protest regarding controversial refereeing decisions from their previous…
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Joint investigation clears Maltese Water Polo Players of match manipulation
A joint integrity investigation led by the Aquatics Integrity Unit (AQIU) within European Aquatics has concluded that no evidence of match manipulation or competition fixing was found involving members of the Malta men’s national water polo team, although 11 players and one athlete support official were found to have breached betting regulations under the World…
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BOV Summer League continues with exciting Match Day 7 Fixtures
The BOV Summer League 2026 resumes this week with another full programme of fixtures as teams in both the First Division and Premier Division look to strengthen their positions in the standings. The action gets underway on Tuesday, 7 July, with three matches scheduled at the National Pool Complex in Tal-Qroqq. The opening encounter at…
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World Aquatics Clears Malta water polo team of Match-Fixing, sanctions 12 for betting breaches
An international investigation by World Aquatics’ Aquatics Integrity Unit (AQIU) has cleared members of the Malta men’s national water polo team of match-fixing but has sanctioned 11 players and one team official for breaching betting regulations. The six-month investigation found no evidence of match manipulation or attempts to influence match results. However, the AQIU ruled…
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Water polo Summer League: Round-up of the latest action
Sliema commenced their Premier Summer League campaign in style, securing a convincing 18-13 victory over rivals Valletta. Sliema’s front line put on an exceptional display of collective scoring power, heavily punishing the Valletta defense. The offense was spearheaded by Alberto Barosso, who netted a brilliant 6 goals. He was excellently supported by a trio of…
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ASA unveils ambitious vision for Maltese Aquatic Sports ahead of summer season
The Aquatic Sports Association of Malta (ASA) has outlined an ambitious roadmap for the future of aquatic sports, announcing a series of major sporting, governance and development initiatives during a comprehensive press conference marking the launch of the 2026 BOV Summer League. The Association revealed new sponsorship agreements, plans for national teams, the introduction of…
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Water Polo BOV Summer League 2026: Match Day 3 Opening Night Results
The opening night of Match Day 3 in the water polo BOV Summer League 2026 delivered plenty of goals and high-intensity action at the National Pool Complex in Tal-Qroqq. On Tuesday, 23rd June, teams faced off across the Meridianbet Cup and Premier Promotion divisions, producing some highly decisive outcomes. Meridianbet Cup The evening kicked off…
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Action Begins: BOV Water Polo Summer League 2026 Match Day 1 fixtures announced
The highly anticipated BOV Summer League 2026 water polo season is officially underway. Organized by the Aquatic Sports Association of Malta (ASA), the opening round of fixtures will take place across two action-packed days at the National Pool Complex in Tal-Qroqq. Divided across three distinct competitions—the Meridianbet Cup, Premier Promotion, and the prestigious President’s Cup—the…
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Investigation finds no prima facie evidence of match-fixing, says ASA
The Aquatic Sports Association (ASA) has taken note of a report published by The Times of Malta on June 8, 2026, concerning the findings of a Malta Gaming Authority investigation into sports betting activity within the local water polo community. The ASA is treating the matter with the utmost seriousness and has closely monitored the…