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Athlete Gianluca Chetcuti chosen as flag bearer

The Maltese Olympic Committee, today, officially named the contingent representing Malta at forthcoming Games of the Small States of Europe which will be held in Montenegro between the 27th May and 1st June.

The shortlist of athletes was announced at a press conference held earlier on this morning at the Maltese Olympic Committee’s Headquarters in the presence of officials, athletes, coaches and members of the media.

The MOC President Mr. Julian Pace Bonello will be accompanying the athletes, whilst Chef de Mission duties will be undertaken by Mr. Paul Sultana.

Director of Sport Ivan Balzan confirmed that Malta will be taking part in eight disciplines which include Athletics, Basketball, Beach Volley, Judo, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis and Tennis. A total of 80 athletes will be fielded. A number of coaches and medical officials will also be forming part of the contingent to support the athletes throughout the Games.   Mr. Balzan continued to explain that preparations have been ongoing since Team Malta’s return from the last Games and which were closely monitored by the Olympic Committee’s Technical Commission. Mr. Balzan feels that Team Malta is well poised to bring home a good medal tally.

Chef de Mission Paul Sultana went on to explain Games logistics and announced that competitions will take place in the cities of Budvar, Bar, Tivat, Cetinje and Podgorica, Montenegro. This is the first time that Montenegro will be hosting these Games since it joined the GSSE family in 2009. Sultana also announced that a number of places on the charter flights are available for those wishing to support the Maltese contingent during the Games.

A strong delegation of Sports Journalists, representing most the majority of Media houses, will be [...]

The Challenge cup was won by Massimo Cremona last Sunday.  He played against Charlie Aquilina.  It was a very challenging game and finished 2-2.  Even after the extra time the result was the same so the game had to be decided by shots.  Massimo Cremona won 3-0.

Our next appointment is for this weekend at the St George’s Band club in Bormla for the FISTF International Open ‘Citta Cospicua’

Massimo Cremona r-rebbieħ taċ-Challenge Cup

Il-Ħadd li għadda intlagħbet iċ-Challenge Cup bejn Massimo Cremona u Charlie Aquilina.  Kienet logħba akkanita li spiċċat bl-iskor ta’2-2.  Wara l-ħin suplementari r-riżultat baqa l-istess u b’hekk il-logħba ġiet deċiża bl-għoti tax-‘shots’ fejn rebaħ Massimo Cremona 3-0.

Fi tmiem din il-ġimgħa l-appuntament li jmiss huwa l’ FISTF International Open ‘Citta Cospicua’.  Dan it-turnament ser jsir ġewwa l-każin Banda San Ġorġ f’Bormla.

On the Sunday 17 February 2019 Assocjazzjoni Sport Muturi u Karozzi will continue with the Enduro National Championship Wotomoto 2018/2019. This third event is to take place at the Barriera tal-Ballut of Naxxar and starts at 10.00am. Riders with non-ASMK membership can participate as well.

Meanwhile an overview of the Classification after two events shows that Bernard Sammut on a 300cc Beta is leading the classification with 40 points and is followed by Ian Scicluna on a KTM and by Matthew Gauci on a Beta with 30 points each. Third placed is Carmelo Borg on a Honda with 17 points.

Meanwhile, on Sunday 10th February 2019 ASMK organized the 5th National Championship race by ASMK Pasta Poiatti 2018/2019 with 19 participants divided into three classes, that for Autocross Modified, the Standard class and the new class named Autocross Diesel class for diesel powered cars.

A look at what happened during the day. Melo Zammit on his Opel Corsa won 2 of the 3 heats and scored highest points on the day. With Zammit for the Final Class A also qualified Karl Micallef, Terence Azzopardi and Jean-Paul Grech all on Opel Corsa cars, Noel Zammit on a Fiat Punto and the Ford Fiesta of Theo Micallef.

With the departure of this Final we saw a very well start by all the finalists but Melo Zammit took the helm of the race while being followed by Noel Zammit and Theo Micallef. The race continued where all finalists one after the other made use of the Joker Lap without losing a position. During this final the only overtaking was by Jean-Paul Grech and Karl Micallef who gained a placing over Theo Micallef. The 9 Laps Final ended with Melo Zammit winning [...]

The Assocjazzjoni Sport Muturi u Karozzi’ (ASMK) from Sunday to Sunday is always busy and engaged to cope with the number of planned events in the ASMK calendar program. The events program is widespread throughout this season with four national championships including several special activities.

On the Sunday 10th February 2019 ASMK is to continue with the National Championship for Autocross cars. This will be the fifth event of the ASMK Pasta Poiatti National Championship. The program on Sunday starts at 11: 00 am and is to be held at the ASMK Sports Complex at Ta’ Qali.

A look at the Championship general ranking of the Autocross Modified Class shows that Terence Azzopardi is leading the scale on his Opel Corsa with 94 points and is followed by the Opel Corsa of Melo Zammit with 81 points. Third place is currently occupied by Noel Zammit on a Fiat Punto with 78 points.

In the Autocross Class for Standard cars Melvin Buttigieg on his Citroen AX is the leader of this class with 19 points and is followed by Nicovich Chircop on a Peugeot 106 and by the Opel Nova of Johann Vella, both with 17 point each. Third place driver is Jerom Peplow on his Kia Avella with 13 points.

Meanwhile on Sunday 3rd February 2019 ASMK organized the fourth race of the ‘Honda Motocross National Championship 2018/2019’ where a total of 17 competitors were divided in three classes, one of which is set for riders Over 40 who compete in the Veteran Class.

On the day of Motocross racing the track was in optimum state for this kind of sport. Racing was fast and very attractive especially on the ramps section where the riders fly several meters high [...]

The FISTF Grand Prix of France 2019 was organised last weekend in Issy-les-Moulineaux. Four Maltese players were present for this tournament and also one Maltese team.

The Individual Categories were held on Saturday.  In the Open Category

Derek Conti lost in the last 16 vs Antonio Mattivieri 1-0, Massimo Cremona lost in the quarter final vs Christophe Dheur 3-0, and Jurgen Balzan lost in last 32 vs Christophe Dheur 1-0.

In the Veteran Category Jason Pisani lost in the quarter final vs David Busch 1-0.

In the U19 Category Jurgen Balzan lost in the semifinal vs Theo Modeste with the sudden death 2-1. Theo Modeste won this Category.

On Sunday there was the team event.  Valletta Subbuteo Club were present with Derek Conti, Jurgen Balzan, Pascal Scheen and Axel Donval.  They had a good tournament, but unfortunately lost in the semi finals against the winning team SC Charleroi 3-0. Jason Pisani with his Italian team Master San Remo made it to the quarter finals.

Fi tmiem il-ġimgħa li għaddiet ġie organiżżat l’FISTF Grand Prix ta’ Franza 2019 ġewwa Issy-les-Moulineaux.  Erba’ plejers Maltin ħadu sehem u kien hemm preżenti wkoll tim wieħed Malti.

Fil-ġurnata ta’ Sibt ġew organiżżati l-kompetizzjonijiet individwali.  Fil-kategorija Open Derek Conti inqala’ ma’ l-aħħar sittax kontra Antonio Mattivieri 1-0.  Massimo Cremona wasal sal-kwarti tal-finali kontra Christophe Dheur 3-0.  Jurgen Balzan wasal ma’ l-aħħar tnejn u tletin kontra Christophe Dheur 1-0.

Fil-kategorija tal-Veterani Jason Pisani wasal sal-kwarti tal-finali fejn inqala kontra David Busch 1-0.

Fil-kategorija ta’ taħt id-dsatax-il sena Jurgen Balzan tilef is-semifinali kontra Theo Modeste bi ‘sudden death’ 2-1. Theo Modeste kien ir-rebbieħ ta’ din il-kategorija.

Il-Ħadd kien hemm il-kompetizzjonijiet tat-timijiet.  Valletta Subbuteo Club li kien iffurmat minn Derek Conti, Jurgen Balzan, Pascal Scheen u Axel Donval waslu sa’ semifinali, fejn tilfu [...]