On the 18^th and 19^th April, students from eight secondary State, Independant and Church Schools, will be taking part in the Inter Schools’ swimming competitions which will be held at Tal Qroqq Sports Complex from 9 am till noon.

The aim of this event is to encourage social inclusion, foster school ego and identify skilled athletes by bringing together students from all educational sectors in a demonstration of the skills acquired throughout their training programme

Students will be representing the National Sports School, Naxxar Middle School, St Dorothy’s School, St Francis Sliema, Verdala International School, Cospicua Middle School St Monica B’Kara and St Monica Gzira.

This event is being sponsored by Go & Fun

Is-Segretarjat Parlamentari ghal l-isport u SportMalta jifirhu it-tiratur ta’ Trap Brian Galea li dalghodu rebha medalja tal-Bronz fi trap fi loghob tal-Commonwealth.  Din hija it-tieni medalja li rebah it-tim Malti wara li granet ilu it-tim Feminili ta’ Lawn Bowls ukoll rebah il-Bronz.

Dawn ir-rizultati jaghti kuragg kbir lil Gvern biex ikompli jinvesti fl-Isport u anke huwa ta’ preludju ghal ftuh ta’ shooting range internazzjonali li ser tkun lesta fil-granet li gejjien.  Mhux hekk biss izda Malta ser tospitta iktar minn 50 pajjiz fi tazza tad-di dinja li ser issir f’pajjizna f’Gunju.

Is-Segretarju Parlamentari Clifton Grima ferah mhux biss lil Brian Galea izda anke lil kowc tieghu Frans Bugeja u lil Federazzjoni Maltija ta’ l-Isparar kif ukoll lil Kumitat Olimpiku Malti ghal dan is-success.

Summer on the Move is the biggest and most popular programme for kids and adults alike, where sport and physical activity are the focus for a fun-filled summer.  Now in its’ 15^th edition, Summer on the Move promises to provide over 7000 participants to choose their favourite activities from 400 weekly sessions offered at different times and venues.  Families are encouraged to take part together in activities offered for all ages at the same time.  SportMalta ensures that the best coaches are selected to deliver the best quality programme in a bid to encourage the participants to start practising sport regularly beyond summer.  Summer on the Move is definitely the best way to spend summer – join now!

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SportMalta has partnered up with several international sport organisations to embark on a three year project to promote education in and through sport with special focus on skills development of sports’ officials. Please follow the link below for more details…

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The 58th edition of the SportMalta Awards – Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali organised by the Malta Sports Journalists Association and SportMalta will take place tomorrow at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta.

Through a jury composed of representatives of local sports media, the event will award athletes in seven different categories for their achievements during 2017.

The five finalists in the ‘Young Sports Man of the Year’ category are Francesca Curmi (Tennis), Francesca Falzon Young (Swimming), Shelby Mangion Vassallo (Weightlifting), Helene Pellicano (Tennis) and Sara Xuereb (Ten Pin Bowling).

The finalists in the ‘Young Sports Woman of the Year’ category are Jurgen Balzan (Table Football), Jacob Sciberras (Swimming), Kijan Sultana (Squash), Thomas G Woods Jr. (Triathlon) and Edward Xuereb (Ten Pin Bowling).

The last five in the ‘Team of the Year’ category are National Team Women ‘A’ 4 x 100m (Atlethics), National Team Women ‘A’ (Basketball), Giordmaina Racing Team (Motor Bikes – Drag Racing), National Team Mixed ‘A’ (Ten Pin Bowling) and San Ġiljan ASC (Waterpolo).

The five coaches contesting the ‘Coach of the Year’ award are Angela Adamoli (Basketball), Jimmy Bugeja (Shooting) Jesmond Giordmaina (Lotta), Noel Merceica (Kickboxing) and Damien Neil (Rugby)

The finalists in the ‘Official of the Year’ category are Joe Bajada (Cycling), Jesmond Caruana (Weightlifting), Saviour Portelli (Shooting), Paul Sultana (Basketball) and Bernard Vassallo (Basketball)

The ‘Sports Woman of the Year’ will be contested by Sue Abela (Ten Pin Bowling), Rachel Cuschieri (Football), Christina Grima (Basketball), Charlotte Wingfield (Athletics) and
Yazmin Zammit Stevens (Weightlifting)

Last but not least, the final five in the ‘Sports Man of the Year’ category are Noel Baldacchino (Horseracing), Gianluca Chetcuti (Shooting), Aaron Ciantar (Powerboats), Anton Cushieri (Pool), Duncan Micallef (Drag Racing) and Andre’ Schembri (Football).

Apart from these awards, two special awards for athletes with different needs, and one special award for the international event of the year will be awarded during the awards final ceremony.

The public can also vote for the People’s Choice awatd through SportMalta’s website www.sportmalta.org.mt. The finalists for the People’s Choice Award are Matthew Abela (Badminton Malta), Joe Bajada (Malta Cycling Federation), Ella Borg (Malta Gymnastics Federation), Steven Fenech (Malta Wheelchair Dancesport Association) and Matthew Zammit (Aquatic Sports Association of Malta).

The ecvent will be hosted by Clinton Buhagiar and Catherine Micallef, and will be broadcast live on TVM2. The live transmission will start at 8pm and includes red carpet interviews.

The Malta Sports Journalists Association, joint organizer with SportMalta of the SportMalta Awards – Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali, informs the general public that voting for the People’s Choice category is open and votes can be cast through the SportMalta website www.sportmalta.org.mt

The voting for this award closes at 10pm of Saturday 17th February during the event itself, which will be held at the MCC in Valletta, and will be broadcast live on TVM2 from 8pm.

The finalists for the People’s choice awards are Matthew Abela (Badminton Malta), Joe Bajada (Malta Cycling Federation), Ella Borg (Malta Gymnastics Federation), Steven Fenech (Malta Wheelchair Dancesport Association) and Matthew Zammit (Aquatic Sports Association of Malta).

The 58th edition of the SportMalta Awards will be hosted by Clinton Buhagiar and Catherine Micallef.

Wara li saru n-nominazzjonijiet mill-assoċċjazzjonijiet u federazzjonijiet sportivi Maltin, issa saru magħrufa s-semi-finalisti tal-IsportMalta Awards – Għazliet Sportivi Nazzjonali 2017. Il-fażi tal-voti mill-ġurnalisti bdiet it-Tnejn li għadda u tagħlaq nhar it-Tlieta 23 ta’ Jannar 2018, biex imbagħad il-verdett finali jingħata waqt l-edizzjoni ta’ din is-sena tal-IsportMalta Awards – Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali.

Fil-kategorja Sportiv tas-Sena, is-semi-finalisti huma John Agius (Darts), Noel Baldacchino (Tiġrijiet taż-Żwiemel), Graham Borg (Triathlon), Gianluca Chetcuti (Sparar), Aaron Ciantar (Powerboats), Anton Cuschieri (Pool), Gary Giordmaina (Lotta), Duncan Micallef (Drag Racing), Andre Schembri (Football) u Mark Spiteri (Ten Pin Bowling)

L-Isportiva tas-Sena trid tintgħażel minn fost Sue Abela (Ten Pin Bowling), Marie Claire Aqulina (Ċikliżmu), Eleanor Bezzina (Sparar), Rachel Cuschieri (Football), Elaine Genovese (Tennis), Christina Grima (Basketball), Monika Lazarova (Ġinnastika), Hannah Pace (Triathlon), Charlotte Wingfield (Atletika) u Yasmin Zammit Stevens (Weightlifting).

Is-semi-finalisti fil-kategorija Uffiċjal tas-Sena huma  Joe Bajada (Ċikliżmu), Francesca Borg (Ġinnastika), Terry Camilleri (Snooker), Jesmond Caruana (Weightlifting),  Cyprian Dalli (Triathlon), William England (Motorsport), Saviour Portelli (Sparar), Paul Sultana (Basketball), Bernard Vassallo (Basketball) u Andre Zammit (Darts).

L-aħħar għaxra fil-kategorija Kowċ tas-Sena huma Angela Adamoli (Basketball), Jimmy Bugeja (Sparar), Carmel Cilia (Pool), Stephen Cutajar (8 Ball), Jesmond Giordmaina (Lotta), Artem Goncharenko (Għawm), Johanna Grech (Table Tennis), Noel Mercieca (Kick Boxing), Damian Neill (Rugby) u Rick Vogelesang (Ten Pin Bowling).

Iż-żagħżugħ tas-sena għall-kisbiet sportivi matul l-2017 irid jintgħażel minn Jurgen Balzan (Table Football), Samuel Borg (Canoe), Sam Cassar (Badminton), Jacob Elaida (Atletika), Omar Elaida (Atletika), Miguel Galea (Tennis), Jacob Sciberras (Waterpolo), Kijan Sultana (Squash), Thomas G Woods Jr (Triathlon) u Edward Xuereb (Ten Pin Bowling).

Is-semi-finalisti fil-kategorija Żagħżugħa tas-Sena huma Ella Borg (Ġinnastika), Francesca Curmi (Tennis), Anthea Cutajar (Table Tennis), Michaela Ellul (Badminton), Francesca Falzon Young (Għawm), Shelby Mangion Vassallo (Weitghtlifting), Kendra Navarro (Waterpolo), Helene Pellicano (Tennis), Carla Scicluna (Atletika) u Sara Xuereb (Ten Pin Bowling)

It-timijiet semifinalisti għall-unur ta’ Team tas-Sena huma  Team Nazzjonali ‘A’ Nisa 4 X 100m (Atletika),  Team Nazzjonali Nisa ‘A’ (Basketball), IFBB Malta : Decelis – Coppola (Bodybuilding), Giordmaina Racing Team (Muturi – Drag Racing), 8 ball Team Nazzjonali U / 23 (Pool), Team Nazzjonali U / 19 (Table Football), Team Nazzjonali ‘A’ – Nisa (Table Tennis), Team Nazzjonali ‘A’ – Mixed (Ten Pin Bowling), Team Kamp. Mediterran (Tiġrijiet taż-Żwiemel) u San Ġiljan A.S.C. (Waterpolo).

L-għażliet finali jsiru nhar is-Sibt 17 ta’ Frar 2018 f’serata organizzata mill-Għaqda Ġurnalisti Sports u SportMalta biex jiġu ppremjati l-kisbiet sportivi matul is-sena 2017.

SportMalta Awards – Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali 2017 semi-finalists announced.

Following nominations by Maltese sports associations and federations, the semi-finalists for the SportMalta Awards – Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali 2017 were announced on Monday. Sports journalists can now vote for their preferences till Tuesday 23 January, with the awards to be announced during this year’s edition of SportMalta Awards – Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali 2017.

In the Sports Man of the Year category, the semi-finalists are John Agius (Darts), Noel Baldacchino (Horce Racing), Graham Borg (Triathlon), Gianluca Chetcuti (Shooting), Aaron Ciantar (Powerboats), Anton Cuschieri (Pool), Gary Giordmaina (Lotta), Duncan Micallef (Drag Racing), Andre Schembri (Football) and Mark Spiteri (Ten Pin Bowling).

The Sports Woman of the Year will be chosen from Sue Abela (Ten Pin Bowling), Marie Claire Aqulina (Cycling), Eleonor Bezzina (Shooting), Rachel Cuschieri (Football), Elaine Genovese (Tennis), Christina Grima (Basketball), Monika Lazarova (Gymnastics), Hannah Pace (Triathlon), Charlotte Wingfield (Athletics) and Yasmin Zammit Stevens (Weightlifting).

The semi-finalists in the Official of the Year Category are Joe Bajada (Cyclng),Francesca Borg (Gymnastics), Terry Camilleri (Snooker), Jesmond Caruana (Weightlifting),  Cyprian Dalli (Triathlon), William England (Motorsport), Saviour Portelli (Shooting), Paul Sultana (Basketball), Bernard Vassallo (Basketball) and Andre Zammit (Darts).

The last ten in the Coach of the Year ward list are Angela Adamoli (Basketball), Jimmy Bugeja (Shooting), Carmel Cilia (Pool), Stephen Cutajar (8 Ball), Jesmond Giordmaina (Lotta), Artem Goncharenko (Swimming), Johanna Grech (Table Tennis), Noel Mercieca (Kick Boxing), Damian Neill (Rugby) and Rick Vogelesang (Ten Pin Bowling).

The Young Sports Man of the Year will be chosen from among Jurgen Balzan (Table Football), Samuel Borg (Canoe), Sam Cassar (Badminton), Jacob Elaida (Athletics), Omar Elaida (Athletics), Miguel Galea (Tennis), Jacob Sciberras (Waterpolo), Kijan Sultana (Squash), Thomas G Woods Jr (Triathlon) and Edward Xuereb (Ten Pin Bowling).

The semi-finalists in the Young Sports Womnan of the Year are Ella Borg (Gymnastics), Francesca Curmi (Tennis), Anthea Cutajar (Table Tennis), Michaela Ellul (Badminton), Francesca Falzon Young (Swimming), Shelby Mangion Vassallo (Weitghtlifting), Kendra Navarro (Waterpolo), Helene Pellicano (Tennis), Carla Scicluna (Athletics) and Sara Xuereb (Ten Pin Bowling)

The final ten candidates for the Team of the Year Award are  National Team ‘A’ Women 4 X 100 m (Athletics),  National Team Women ‘A’ (Basketball), IFBB Malta : Decelis – Coppola (Bodybuilding), Giordmaina Racing Team (Motor Bikes – Drag Racing), 8 ball National Team U / 23 (Pool), National Team U / 19 (Table Football), National Team ‘A’ – Women (Table Tennis), National Team ‘A’ – Mixed (Ten Pin Bowling), Team Kamp. Mediterran (Horse Racing) and San Ġiljan A.S.C. (Waterpolo).

The final awards honouring the various 2017 sports achievements will be announced during an event organised by Malta Sports Journalists Association and SportMalta on Saturday 17 February 2018

DUE TO ASA WATER POLO CUP on Saturday 2^nd December Both Pools are Closed From 14.00 onwards

Thank you

The Management