Jake Vella, Malta’s ambassador for sports, suffers from ROHHAD, a condition which keeps him gaining weight. Jake has found that swimming is a sport that allows him to improve his mobility greatly and thus attends the pool three times a week. With new COVID-19 restrictions however, pools have since closed along with other establishments. For Jake, swimming is a life saving activity and thus requires it as a necessity.
Athlete Fabio Spiteri has appealed for the opening of a closed off pool where Jake can keep his swimming training going. With the location found, the permit still needs to be handed out. Jake has stolen the hearts of all of Malta with his determination and love for sport and now requires his favourite activity more than ever.
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