Tag: sports
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Danica Bonello Spiteri makes history with World Championship podium
Maltese triathlete Danica Bonello Spiteri made history after securing an age-group podium finish at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Nice, France. The result marks the first time a Maltese athlete has finished on the podium at an Ironman 70.3 World Championship, setting a new benchmark for the sport locally. Bonello Spiteri produced an impressive…
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USA Select Women maintain dominant run as Starlites overcome Colorado Realm
USA Select Women continued their impressive run at the Elite Basketball Tournament 2026 with a convincing victory over Starlites, while the Starlites men came from behind to defeat Colorado Realm on the second day of action at the Malta Basketball Association Pavilion in Ta’ Qali. The American women registered an 82-33 victory to make it…
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Nicholas Carabott wins Qormi Clay Shooting Club Trap competition
Nicholas Carabott emerged victorious in the Trap 50+Final competition organised by the Qormi Clay Shooting Club on Sunday. Carabott claimed the overall honours after an exciting final, finishing ahead of Ryan Bugeja, while Emmanuel Bugeja completed the podium in third place. Competitors initially shot at 50 qualifying targets before the top eight progressed to the…
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Team Malta makes encouraging start at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Team Malta enjoyed an encouraging opening day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with strong performances in lawn bowls, para powerlifting and swimming following Thursday’s colourful opening ceremony. The Maltese contingent entered The Hydro led by flag bearer Connie Rixon (Lawn Bowls) and baton bearer Nick Mercieca (Para Powerlifting) during the official opening ceremony,…
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Malta Set for EuroHockey Championship II Qualifiers in Helsinki
The Malta men’s national hockey team is preparing to compete in the EuroHockey Championship II Qualifiers 2026, which will be held in Helsinki, Finland, from 9 to 12 July. Drawn in Pool B, Malta will face hosts Finland, Greece, and Gibraltar in what promises to be a highly competitive group, with every result playing a…
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Malta crowned FIBA Small Countries Champions after defeating Andorra in thrilling final
Malta’s men’s national basketball team followed in the footsteps of the women’s team by claiming the gold medal at the FIBA European Championship for Small Countries, producing a superb performance to defeat Andorra 90-76 in the final at the Tercentenary Sports Hall in Gibraltar. Paul Ferrante’s side completed an unbeaten campaign with a composed display…
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Cospicua Rangers held by Ħamrun 147 A as Blackball Championships reach crucial stage
Cospicua Rangers A and Ħamrun 147 A shared the points in one of the most exciting encounters of the week in the National Blackball Championship, battling to a thrilling 10-10 draw. The closely contested match saw momentum swing repeatedly between the two sides, with neither team able to establish a decisive advantage. In the end,…
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Pembroke residents and NGOs protest against massive sports complex on natural land
Pembroke residents and NGOs yesterday protested against the proposed construction of three football grounds and a wider sports complex on natural land close to the Natura 2000 area in Pembroke. The protest forms part of a broader campaign by residents and NGOs against the transfer of public land in Pembroke for large-scale sporting and commercial…
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Swieqi and Mġarr set for showdown in Assikura Women’s Super Cup Final
The first silverware of the 2025-26 domestic women’s football season will be decided on Sunday when Swieqi United and Mġarr United face off in the Assikura Women’s Super Cup at the Centenary Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 6 p.m. Swieqi United, last season’s league champions, will be looking to defend their title after last year’s…
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Ripard, Farrugia-Schembri Meli crews shine at RMYC Dinghy Regatta
The Royal Malta Yacht Club recently hosted a lively Dinghy Regatta featuring RS Quest dinghies from the RMYC Sailing School fleet—boats that continue to gain popularity for their user-friendly design and versatility. The event aimed to blend competition with inclusivity, attracting a mix of experienced sailors and first-time racers in a format that encouraged participation…
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Malta men’s rugby sevens team earns promotion to Europe’s Trophy division
Malta’s men’s rugby sevens national team has secured promotion to the Rugby Europe Sevens Trophy Division—Europe’s second-highest tier—marking a major step forward for the squad just three years after their rise from Conference 2. Ranked lowest in their group heading into the tournament, Malta opened their campaign with a close 24–17 defeat to Serbia. The…
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EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef says Israel should be banned from European sports events
In comments he gave to Politico, EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef said that Israel should be banned from European sporting events. Referring directly to Israel, the EU Commissioner sad that Europe can not welcome those who don’t share its values. Glenn Micallef is the Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport. The EU Commissioner stated…