MOC Council Meeting.
MONTHS OF INTENSE ACTIVITY WITHIN THE M.O.C
Delegates from national sports associations affiliated and recognised by the Maltese Olympic Committee attended for the quadrennial Council Meeting held at the Conference Hall of St.Aloysious College, Birkirkara.
Those present were addressed by MOC Deputy President, Mr. Julian Pace Bonillo who after observing a minute silence in remembrance of sports officials within the local sports community who passed away recently, gave details of what the Maltese Olympic Committee went through since the last Council Meetings held in March and May earlier this year.
Mr. Joseph Cassar gave a detailed administrative report of the activities held and organized by the MOC in particular to the success achieved by organizing the Level 3 Coaching Course, the Women’s Day Fun Run, the DCO course, the MEMOS module held in Malta as well as the Conference and Seminar of the IOC and European Olympic Committees held at the end of May 2010.
Mr.Cassar pointed that this year’s Olympic Day Run held on the 27th June along the Bugibba coast road attracted 700 participants who were all presented with the traditional commemorative t-shirt and with the IOC Certificate for participation.
Director for Finance, Mr. David Azzopardi gave details about the contracts being signed with the federations.
Those present were also addressed by Mr.Envic Galea in his capacity as Director for Youth reference to which was made as regards the first ever edition of the Youth Olympic Games which are to be held in Singapore between the 14th – 26th August 2010. .Malta will be represented during these Games with Mr. Joe Cassar as Chef-de-Mission and where the athletes present will be having a culture and education programme during the Games.
Mr.Galea made reference also to the Island Games held in Azores between the 25th – 30th May 2010 where swimmer Andrea Agius managed to get a creditable 4th place during the 100 m breaststroke final.
At the same time the Maltese Olympic Committee organized the Intermediate Level 3 Coaching Course with the Sammelweiss University of Hungary where representatives from 12 national associations are taking part.
Charles Camenzuli
Director of Media & PR
Maltese Olympic Committee
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