Tag: sports
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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…
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Malta FA ends 2024 with positive financial balance
The Malta FA audited accounts for 2024 show a marked improvement in the Association’s financial situation culminating in a surplus of income over expenditure for the first time in four years post-pandemic. While the total income has once again reached the €13 million mark, a minimal increase from 2023, the Malta FA’s diligent approach has…
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Exciting Action in Malta’s Top Darts League
As the season nears its conclusion, Malta’s top darts league continues to deliver thrilling matchups, intense battles, and standout performances. With champions already crowned in each division, teams are now fighting for their final positions, making every match crucial. From dominant victories to closely contested draws, the latest round of fixtures showcased the skill, determination,…
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Absa Cape Epic: Marie Claire Aquilina Forced to Retire from Race Due to Injury; Bonello Continues Solo
Maltese cyclist Marie Claire Aquilina was forced to withdraw from the Absa Cape Epic earlier today after experiencing excruciating pain due to an injury sustained in the early stages of the race. Despite her determination to push through, the relentless pain made it impossible to continue, especially on the gruelling climbs that defined today’s stage.…
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Malta National Team Head Coach selects final 26 man squad
Malta National Teams Head Coach Emilio De Leo, has finalized the 26-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup European qualifiers. De Leo has already made history by retaining all nine foreign-based players— the highest number ever selected for Malta’s national team. Malta is set to commence its Group G campaign with a home fixture…
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Samuel Bartolo Crowned Maltese Table Football Champion for 2025
The second round of the Maltese Table Football Championships took place last weekend, where the national champion for this year was officially determined. Samuel Bartolo sealed the championship title and his tenth personal title after dominating the Premier League and completing the season unbeaten. His impressive performance saw him finish at the top of the…
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BOV Winter League 2025: Match Day 8 Results
The BOV Winter League 2025 saw another thrilling round of water polo action at the National Pool Complex, Tal-Qroqq, as teams battled it out on Match Day 8. Across two days of intense competition, fans were treated to some high-scoring encounters and hard-fought victories. Friday, March 14 – Match Day 8 Results Barracudas 6-15 Ta’…
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European Snooker Junior Championship: Malta’s Journey Concludes
The Maltese contingent wrapped up its participation in the European Junior Snooker Championship, organized by the European Billiards and Snooker Association in Antalya, Turkey. The team, consisting of six young players aged between 12 and 20, completed their commitments on Saturday. The final group-stage matches in the Under-21 category took place on the last day,…
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National Baseball League begins in thrilling fashion
The 2025 National Baseball League season began in thrilling fashion on Sunday as the Mellieha Northenders hosted the Mustangs in a high-energy matchup filled with explosive hitting, sharp defense, and standout pitching performances from both teams. The action kicked off immediately when Mustangs’ catcher Andres Susarra led off with a single, paving the way for…