Tag: sports
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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 MÄ¡arr 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…
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Team Malta ready for action as GSSE 2025 officially opens in Andorra this evening
The stage is set for the GSSE 2025, or the Games of the Small States of Europe. These will officially open this evening at the Andorra National Stadium. The Maltese Herald will be bringing you regular coverage of this important event in the national sporting calendar Malta will be represented by a strong contingent of…
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Top swimmers in action at 32nd Easter International Swimming Meet
Malta is once again set to welcome a wave of international swimming talent as the 32nd Edition of the Easter International Swimming Meet splashes into action. The event will be held between April 23 and 26, 2025, at the National Pool Complex in Tal-Qroqq. This much-anticipated event, a fixture on the local and international swimming…
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Mosta Cycling Club strengthens international ties in Sicily
A group of young athletes from Mosta Cycling Club recently returned from a successful international training camp held in Corleone, Palermo. Hosted by the Italian club N.A.G. Scuola di Ciclismo, the camp was part of a growing collaboration aimed at enhancing youth development in cycling and creating stronger links between Maltese and Sicilian cycling communities.…
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Brian Cini wins the first IZIBET Elite Athlete Award for 2025
Brian Cini has won the first IZIBET Elite Athlete Award for 2025 which covers the months of January and February. Cini, 28, is the runner-up in the IBSF World Snooker Championships. Unfortunately, he was beaten by young Chinese player Yang Gao 5-3 in a highly balanced final. Although Gao won the opening frame, Cini kept…
