Tag: ASA
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Sliema clinch BOV Winter Under-20 Water Polo League Title
Sliema have been confirmed as champions of the BOV Under-20 Winter Water Polo League following an outstanding and unbeaten campaign that was secured in the final game of the season. Their consistent performances throughout the league underline the strength, depth, and quality of youth development within Maltese water polo. The championship was sealed when Sliema…
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Malta suffer narrow defeat to Brazil in Women’s Water Polo World Cup Division Two
Malta suffered their first defeat in the Women’s Water Polo World Cup Division Two after going down 11-10 to Brazil in a closely contested encounter. The Maltese side produced a spirited performance and battled strongly throughout the match, but Brazil edged the contest by the narrowest of margins. Malta’s leading scorers were Elena Borg and…
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Joint Integrity Review launched into alleged betting irregularities at Belgrade Water Polo Championships
A joint integrity review is currently underway following allegations of irregular betting activities linked to the European Water Polo Championships held in Belgrade this past January. European Aquatics confirmed that the matter is being treated with the utmost seriousness, underlining that integrity in sport remains a fundamental and non-negotiable priority. The governing body issued an…
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Updated: Betting bombshell rocks Maltese Water Polo
Updated with ASA statement. Malta’s water polo community is reeling after what sources describe as the “biggest scandal in Malta’s sporting history”, following revelations of betting activity involving players and individuals connected to the national team and domestic clubs. A report drawn up by the Malta Gaming Authority was handed to the Authority for Integrity…
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ASA reaffirms zero-tolerance stance amid betting allegations, seeks official report
The Aquatic Sports Association of Malta (ASA) has issued a statement in response to recent media reports, including an article published by Times of Malta, concerning allegations involving several water polo players and a coach in relation to betting activities. The ASA clarified that the same report specifies that the coach mentioned in the headline…
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ASA Malta sets out four-year strategy for women’s water polo development
The Aquatic Sports Association of Malta (ASA) has unveiled a four-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening women’s water polo from grassroots to elite level. Central to the initiative is the confirmation of National Coach Aurelien Cousin, who has signed a four-year contract to lead the technical programme and ensure long-term continuity for the national team.…
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Ta’ Xbiex and Marsaxlokk set up water polo First Division Knock-Out final
The finalists of the water polo BOV First Division Knock-Out 2025 have been confirmed following two closely contested semi-finals on Monday, 11 August, at the National Pool Complex. Ta’ Xbiex Amigos will face Marsaxlokk MFF Ltd in Thursday’s final after both sides secured hard-fought victories. Marsaxlokk MFF Ltd 22 – 11 Marsaskala Optima Projects Marsaxlokk…
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Play-Off drama and Super Cup thriller highlight water polo weekend action
The BOV Summer League 2025 delivered a thrilling weekend of water polo at the National Pool in Tal-Qroqq, with nail-biting encounters and dominant wins marking Match Day 2 of the play-offs, along with an intense women’s Super Cup final. Men’s Play-Offs: San Giljan and Neptunes Take Charge San Giljan MAA Daikin continued their dominant form…
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ASA Malta announces U16 National Water Polo Squad for European Aquatics Championships in Istanbul
The Aquatic Sports Association of Malta has officially announced the U16 National Water Polo Team that will represent the country at the upcoming European Aquatics U16 Championships, set to take place in Istanbul, Turkey, from 7th to 13th July 2025. U16 Head Coach Mr Anthony Farrugia, alongside Head Coach Mr Milan Cirovic, has finalised the…
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Jake Muscat saga continues – player remains at Neptunes for now
The Jake Muscat saga appears to be continuing with a stalemate as a disciplinary board set up by the Aquatic Association of Malta decided that the player ultimately remains contractually tied to Neptunes. The tribunal’s conclusions are strikingly similar to the Dean Bugeja case which The Maltese Herald had covered extensively and exclusively. Additionally, the…
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ASA and Bank of Valletta unveil new water polo competition format to mark ASA’s 100th Anniversary
The Aquatic Sports Association of Malta (ASA), in collaboration with Bank of Valletta (BOV), has announced a major revamp of the BOV Water Polo competitions as part of celebrations marking the ASA’s 100th anniversary. The new format was unveiled during a press conference addressed by ASA President Karl Izzo and BOV Chief Operations Officer Ernest…
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Appointment of Caroline Schiavone as Director for women’s water polo
The Aquatic Sports Association of Malta (ASA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Caroline Schiavone as Director for Women’s Water Polo. This strategic appointment reflects ASA’s commitment to strengthening and expanding opportunities for female athletes in water polo. Caroline brings a wealth of experience in sports, having represented Malta as a national basketball player.…