Tag: table tennis
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Malta claim team medal and bronze at Trans Alpino Mediterranean Youth Games
Malta produced an impressive showing at the 32nd edition of the Trans Alpino Mediterranean Youth Games in Bardonecchia, Italy, returning home with a team medal and an individual bronze medal. In the teams event, Malta battled their way into the play-off for fifth and sixth place, where they faced top seeds Spain. The tie went…
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Malta cadet table tennis team secure fifth-place play-off against Spain
Malta’s cadet national table tennis team produced an impressive performance, winning five of their six matches to earn a place in the 5th-6th position play-off against Spain at a tournament featuring 32 teams. The result sees Malta finish ahead of several established table tennis nations, including Hungary, Serbia, Sardegna and Sicilia. Both Maltese players were…
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Exclusive: MTTA calls for reconsideration after Maltese players barred from European Youth Championships
Updates with Maltese Olympic Committee reaction below. In a strongly worded statement, The Malta Table Tennis Association (MTTA) has stated that it made every possible effort to ensure that Maltese players could participate in this year’s European Youth Championships in Portugal, but administrative issues have resulted in the selected athletes being denied registration. In March…
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Updated: MTTA rejects allegations, questions suspension by Olympic Committee – MOC reacts
Updated with reaction by Maltese Olympic Committee below. The Malta Table Tennis Association (MTTA) has issued a detailed statement contesting its suspension by the Maltese Olympic Committee (MOC), describing the measure as unfounded and disproportionate while insisting it has not been informed of any formal investigation. The association confirmed it was notified of the suspension…
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MTTA second ranking tournaments conclude with record participation
The second Ranking Tournaments organised by the Malta Table Tennis Association (MTTA) came to a successful conclusion, rounding off several weeks of high-quality competition and thrilling matches across all age categories. Once again, the tournaments showcased the growing depth and strength of Maltese table tennis, with both emerging youngsters and established senior players producing impressive…
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Exclusive: Chaos, controversy and turmoil inside MTTA
The Malta Table Tennis Association (MTTA) is currently facing a turbulent internal crisis marked by contested leadership, disputed voting rights, and a power struggle with the Malta Olympic Committee (MOC). Following a vote of no confidence in key MTTA officials, questions arose over the legitimacy of recent decisions, the eligibility of underage members in voting…
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Maltese Table Tennis athletes compete at European Youth Championships in Ostrava
A determined group of young Maltese table tennis athletes is proudly representing Malta at the European Youth Table Tennis Championships, taking place from 10th to 20th July in Ostrava, Czechia. The team is being led by coach Peter Borg Cardona. This year, Malta has fielded two teams: the Cadet Boys Team (Under 15) and the…
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Table tennis in turmoil again: Coach Mario Genovese excluded without explanation from European Youth Championships
A cloud of controversy has emerged around Malta’s participation in the European Youth Table Tennis Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic, as long-standing junior national coach Mario Genovese was excluded from the official delegation without any explanation from the Malta Olympic Committee (MOC). Despite having coached the athletes for years and preparing them for the competition,…
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Exclusive: Local Table Tennis in turmoil as motion of no confidence passed in MTTA leadership
In a decisive turn of events, the Malta Table Tennis Association (MTTA) saw a major shift in its leadership structure during an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held yesterday in Naxxar. Members overwhelmingly voted in favour of a motion of no confidence in President John Sciberras and Vice-President Kevin Cutajar, citing concerns over how the association…
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Gabriel Grixti keeps the pressure on Malta Olympic Committee
Five days of total silence from the Maltese Olympic Committee (MOC), following a selection controversy that has left athletes, supporters, and the Maltese sporting community stunned. In that time, not a single answer has been given—only silence. Deafening, deliberate silence. This isn’t just about one athlete. It’s about a system many now believe is broken.…
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Gabriel Grixti speaks out after shock omission from Malta’s GSSE 2025 Table Tennis squad
National table tennis champion Gabriel Grixti has expressed deep disappointment and frustration following his exclusion from Malta’s squad for the upcoming Games of the Small States of Europe (GSSE) 2025, set to take place in Andorra. Despite holding the title of current Maltese National Senior Champion, Grixti was left out of the selected team announced…
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Malta women table tennis team shine at European TT Trophy
The MITTC women’s table tennis team continued their stellar performance in the European Table Tennis Trophy, maintaining their undefeated streak with a third consecutive victory. Competing at St Clare’s College in Pembroke, they triumphed over Norbello to solidify their place at the top of the standings. The team, consisting of Anthea Cutajar, Rouaa Elnaghi, and…
