SportMalta has introduced the Special Sports Leave for the Private Sector
whereby

a) elite athletes representing Malta in international competitive sports activities abroad,

b) coaches accompanying elite athletes representing Malta in international competitive sports activities abroad,

c) game officials called by International Governing Bodies for official competitive or friendly events organized by the International Governing Body,

may apply for reimbursement of payment for vacation leave utilised for international competitive sports activities as mentioned above and subject to the terms and conditions of the Scheme.