Announcing the Finalists: 64th Edition of Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali Unveiled

The tension-filled moments of anticipation gave way to expressions of relief, joy, and gratitude among numerous local sports athletes as the 64th edition finalists of the prestigious Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali were unveiled on Tuesday afternoon.

A total of 36 individuals have secured their spots for the final night, slated for Saturday, March 2nd. The announcement took place at the main hall of the Institute for Physical Education and Sports at the University of Malta, where all semi-finalists were also honored with commemorative certificates.

The live-streamed ceremony featured addresses from Mr. Matthew Vella, the Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of Education, Sport, Youths, Research, and Innovation, alongside Sandro Micallef and Lorraine Cunningham, President, and General Secretary respectively of the Malta Sports Journalists Association (MSJA).

Scheduled to be broadcast live on TVMSport+ and the association’s social media platforms, the 64th edition of Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali promises to be a thrilling event.

The Malta Sports Journalists express their gratitude to the event’s partners for their unwavering support, including the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research, and Innovation, National Lottery, Atlas Insurance, Bank of Valletta, Enemed, Responsible Gaming Foundation, VisitMalta, and the French Embassy in Malta.

The finalists for the 64th edition are as follows:

SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR

Marlon Attard – Skeet Shooting

Clayton Castaldi – Pool

Jordan Gusman – Athletics

Steven Muscat – Blackball

Teddy Teuma – Football

SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR

Sue Abela – Bowling

Haley Bugeja – Football

Francesca Curmi – Tennis

Janet Richard – Athletics

Tenishia Thornton – Weightlifting

YOUTH MAN ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

Kai Azzopardi – Triathlon

Rylee Borg – Weightlifting

Jake Castaldi – Blackball

Kayden Lagana – Bowling

Steven Muscat – Pool

YOUTH WOMAN ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

Thyis Antonelli – Karate

Caylee Attard – Powerlifting

Philippa Busuttil – Gymnastics

Kim Camilleri Lagana – Weightlifting

Lijana Sultana – Squash

COACH OF THE YEAR

Zeljko Aras – Athletics

Vince Saliba – Pool

Roderick Tanti – Blackball

Manuela Tesse – Football

Jonathan Valletta – Water Polo

OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR

Jesmond Caruana – Malta Weightlifting Association

Aldrin Cassar – Athletics Malta

Christabel D’Amato – Special Olympics Malta

Vincent Degiorgio – Malta Pool Association

Philip Gatt – Malta Blackball Federation

TEAM OF THE YEAR

Basketball – U18 Women National Team

Blackball – U18 Men National Team

Football – Women National Team

Pool – U18 Men National Team

Water Polo – U15 Boys National Team

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

Mario Bonello – Athletics

Clayton Castaldi – Pool

Gianluca Chetcuti – Trap Shooting

Brent Spiteri – Kickboxing

Matthias Spiteri – Sailing

Sophie St John – Gymnastics

Colette Sultana – Squash

Tenishia Thornton – Weightlifting

Rhona Xerri – Malta Rugby Football Union

SPORT FOR SOCIAL CHANGE AWARD

FC Ħamrun Amateurs

Fgura United Football Club

Malta Boxing Association

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