Tag: blackball
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Dielyn Edwards Reaches Quarter-Finals at European Blackball Championships
Maltese rising star Dielyn Edwards has advanced to the quarter-finals of the individual competition at the European Blackball Championships in Ennis, Ireland, following two commanding victories. Edwards was in superb form, cruising past Nick Muscat and Riley Morton with identical 5–0 scorelines. He will return to action in two days’ time to face Darragh Gallagher,…
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Malta continue to shine at European Blackball Championships in Ireland
Malta’s national teams continued to impress on the second day of the European Blackball Championships in Ennis, Ireland, delivering another string of strong performances that further cemented the island’s growing stature in continental cue sports. The Men’s A team once again led by example, beginning the day with a dominant 19–6 victory over La Réunion.…
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Malta Men’s A Team shine with two convincing wins in Blackball Euro 2025 Opener
Malta’s Men’s A team made a statement start to their Euro 2025 campaign in Ireland, registering two commanding victories to set the tone for a promising tournament ahead. In their opening encounter, Malta overpowered the Netherlands Men’s A team 18–7, combining sharp teamwork, tactical discipline, and clinical finishing. The Maltese side dictated play from the…
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Qormi Pinto A clinch Blackball Premier Knock-Out Title in thrilling final
Qormi Pinto A were crowned Blackball Premier Knock-Out champions after a dramatic 13–12 victory over Cospicua Rangers in a nail-biting final played last night at the MBF Arena in Birkirkara. As with several finals held this week, the match went the distance and was decided by a final-frame decider after the score stood at 10–10.…
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Qormi Pinto B clinch Blackball Regional Knock-Out title after epic comeback
Qormi Pinto B claimed the Blackball Regional Knock-Out crown with a thrilling 13–11 victory over Birkirkara Youngsters in a dramatic final. Birkirkara made a blistering start, racing into a 7–2 lead, but Qormi Pinto B mounted an impressive fightback, overturning the deficit to lead 10–7. Birkirkara refused to give in, showing remarkable determination to win…
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Birkirkara Youngsters and Qormi Pinto B reach Blackball Regional Knock-Out final
Birkirkara Youngsters and Qormi Pinto B will contest the Blackball Regional Knock-Out final after edging through their semi-final ties. Qormi booked their place with a 21-13 victory over Valletta Fossa Boys, while Birkirkara overcame Ħamrun 147C 21-18. Both matches were tightly contested across two legs, setting up a decisive clash between the finalists on Thursday,…
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Regional and Community Blackball Leagues head into decisive stages
The Regional and Community Blackball Leagues are reaching their most crucial phase, with the past week’s action confirming the line-up for the next rounds in both competitions. Regional League – Semi-Finalists Confirmed Four teams have booked their place in the semi-finals of the Regional League following a series of dominant performances: Ħamrun 147 C overpowered…
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Malta Blackball Federation opens 2025/26 season with exciting KO competitions
The Malta Blackball Federation officially kicked off its 2025/26 season, launching with two major opening tournaments – the Regional KO and the Community KO – setting the stage for another year of thrilling cue sports action. Regional KO: Early Drama and Tight Battles The opening round of the Regional KO delivered intense matchups, with three…
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Final trio Confirmed for Malta’s National Blackball Team Ahead of European Championship
Three players have officially secured the final spots in Malta’s national Blackball team following the concluding round of qualifying tournaments for the upcoming European Blackball Championship set to take place in Ennis, Ireland. In the men’s category, Miguel Mizzi booked his place after a hard-fought 10-7 victory over Clayton Attard in the final. Despite Attard…
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Miguel Amato and Dejan Grech reach final of second Blackball European Championship qualifier
Miguel Amato and Dejan Grech have booked their spots in the final of the second blackball qualification tournament for the 2025 European Championship, set to take place in Ireland later this year. Both players showed consistent form and determination throughout the competition, securing their places in the final with strong performances. Grech opened his blackball…
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Ħamrun 147 C crowned Blackball Challenge League Champions
Ħamrun 147 C showcased their strong form by clinching the Blackball Challenge League title. The final, played at the Fuego Speakeasy Arena in Birkirkara, saw them overcome Jojo’s Birżebbuġa in a thrilling 11-8 victory. Much like the other finals held this week, this encounter was filled with drama and momentum shifts. Jojo’s Birżebbuġa made a…
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Malta wins two gold and one silver medal in Bridlington
Malta won two gold medals and a silver on the final day of games reserved for youths at the 2025 Nations Cup held in Bridlington. The national under-15 team made up of Nick Muscat, Jake Castaldi, Denzel Falzon, and Dielyn Edwards and led by Robert Attard defeated Northern Ireland 8-4. The Maltese were always in…