The Maltese Olympic Committee and the Commonwealth Games Association Malta announced the programme of events around the arrival of the Queen’s Baton Relay in Malta, which will arrive on Monday 11th October.
Events in various localities will take place in the presence of a number of dignitaries, local council representatives and the Maltese Olympic Committee team.
The Maltese Olympic Committee has selected a number of Baton Bearers to accompany the Baton throughout its Maltese journey. The Baton Bearers were chosen based on their achievements and represent the spirit of the Commonwealth and serve as an inspiration to others.
The Baton Bearers for the 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay are – Charlton Debono, Janet Richard, Carla Scicluna, Jeremy Zammit (Athletics), Matthew Abela (Badminton), Thomas Borg (Paralympics – Athletics), Anthony Micallef (Rugby), Eleanor Bezzina, Michaela Galea (Shooting) Julian Scerri, Lijana Sultana (Squash), Christine Delia (Swimming), Anthea Cutajar (Table Tennis), Yazmin Zammit Stevens (Weightlifting)
Meanwhile, Neil Agius, Fabio Spiteri and Jake Vella have been appointed as Game Changers. Game Changers are those individuals who have through their endeavours attempted to improve the lives of others and the environment around them.
QUEEN’S BATON RELAY PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
TUESDAY: 12th October 2021
0900 hrs Zejtun
Baton Bearers:
Carla Scicluna OLY – Athletics
Jeremy Zammit – Athletics
Neil Agius OLY – Game Changer
Fabio Spiteri – Game Changer
Jake Vella – Game Changer
1030hrs Valletta – Republic Street & Upper Barrakka
Baton Bearers:
Matthew Abela OLY – Badminton
Christine Delia – Swimming
Neil Agius OLY – Game Changer
Fabio Spiteri – Game Changer
Jake Vella – Game Changer
1230hrs Mosta
Baton Bearers:
Anthea Cutajar – Table Tennis
Anthony Micallef – Rugby League
Neil Agius OLY – Game Changer
Fabio Spiteri – Game Changer
Jake Vella – Game Changer
15.30 HE the President of the Republic Dr George Vella
In the afternoon, Athletes and Officials from the Maltese Olympic Committee/ Commonwealth Games Federation Malta will be guests of the President of the Republic who will be introduced to the President of the Malta and other officials accompanying the Queen’s Baton.
The delegation will proceed to meet with the Parliamentary Secretary for Sport & Voluntary Education Dr. Clifton Grima followed by a visit to the Minister for Inclusion & Social Wellbeing – Hon. Julia Farrugia.
WEDNESDAY: 13th October 2021
0900hrs It-Tokk – Victoria,Gozo
Baton Bearers:
Charlton Debono – Athletics
Neil Agius – Game Changer/ OLY
Fabio Spiteri – Game Changer
Jake Vella – Game Changer
1100hrs Mellieha
Baton Bearers
Yasmin Zammit Stevens OLY – Weightlifting
Neil Agius – Game Changer/ OLY
Fabio Spiteri – Game Changer
Jake Vella – Game Changer
1200hrs St. Paul’s Bay
Baton Bearers:
Janet Richard – Athletics
Lijana Sultana – Squash
Michaela Galea – Shooting
Neil Agius – Game Changer/ OLY
Fabio Spiteri – Game Changer
Jake Vella – Game Changer
1300hrs Pembroke
Baton Bearers:
Neil Agius OLY – Game Changer
Fabio Spiteri – Game Changer
Jake Vella – Game Changer
1600hrs Balluta, St. Julians
Baton Bearers:
Julian Scerri – Squash
Neil Agius – Game Changer/ OLY
Fabio Spiteri – Game Changer
Jake Vella – Game Changer
1700hrs Dingli
Baton Bearers:
Eleanor Bezzina OLY – Shooting
Thomas Borg – Para Olympics
Neil Agius OLY – Game Changer
Fabio Spiteri – Game Changer
Jake Vella – Game Changer
The Queen’s Baton will depart on Thursday 14th October will continue its journey around the Commonwealth, its next destination being Nigeria.
Pembroke
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