Debono Group Brings Toyota’s Winning Olympic and Paralympic Partnership Closer to Home

Aug 19 2024

The Debono Group, the official partner of Toyota in Malta, is proudly supporting para swimmer Maja Theuma as she gears up to represent Malta in the upcoming Paralympic Games in Paris, scheduled for August 28 – September 8, 2024.

Toyota has a long-standing partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) as their worldwide mobility partner. Beyond this global commitment, Toyota extends its support to individual athletes across the world. In Europe alone, Toyota sponsors over 100 athletes from 23 countries, spanning 20 Olympic and 13 Paralympic disciplines.

In Malta, this global initiative is championed by the Debono Group, which has embraced Toyota’s mission on a local scale by sponsoring Maja Theuma. The Debono Group’s support aims to not only enhance Maja’s potential but also to strengthen the connection between Toyota and the communities it serves, bringing international aspirations closer to home.

Geoffrey Debono, CEO of Debono Group, expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, stating, “We are thrilled to launch our campaign to support Maja in her journey to the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. Mobility has always been central to our mission at Debono Group, and in line with Toyota’s global ‘Mobility for All’ campaign, we are proud to support this talented para-athlete who embodies our shared vision of improving mobility, raising awareness about accessibility, and believing in one’s abilities.”

Maja Theuma, an S6 Paralympic swimmer, has been competing at both local and international levels for the past five years. She has represented Malta at numerous World Para Swimming events, including the 2019 and 2021 WPS World Championships. Her dedication, resilience, and unwavering pursuit of her goal to compete at the Paralympic Games have made her an inspirational figure in local sports and a role model for the broader community.

As the Olympic Games in Paris draw to a close and the Paralympic Games are about to begin, Toyota has played a crucial role in ensuring the success of these events. Toyota has collaborated closely with the Organising Committees to provide sustainable mobility solutions, enhancing safety and efficiency through advanced transport systems, urban traffic management, and vehicle-to-vehicle communication. To commemorate the occasion, Toyota also opened an Inclusive Mobility Park in Paris, showcasing innovative mobility devices and services designed to make mobility accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

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Maltese Rugby Team To Play Italy For 1st Time In Europe

Aug 19 2024

Malta will face Italy in a rugby league international friendly on September 28, 2024, in Bagnaria Arsa, Italy, near Udine. This match is part of a home and away series planned between the two nations for 2024 and 2025.

Originally, Malta was set to play against the Netherlands in early October, but had to withdraw due to player availability issues.

Ranked in the top 15 of the international rugby league world rankings, Malta views this match as an exciting opportunity to showcase their talent on European soil.

Malta’s head coach, Philip Humphrey, and MRL President, Jean-Pierre Zarb, are enthusiastic about the challenge, seeing it as a chance for Malta to make a strong impression against their Mediterranean neighbors, who have appeared in the last three Rugby League World Cups.

Italy, who comes into the match with two wins from their last three games, including a 38-12 victory over Malta in Sydney last October, will host the match under their new head coach, Gioele Celerino.

This clash marks the first meeting between the two teams in Europe. The MRL also expressed gratitude to the Netherlands for understanding their withdrawal from the October fixture, with plans to reschedule for 2025.

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Maltese Consultant Performs First Of It’s Kind Procedure At Mater Dei

Aug 19 2024

A team of Maltese doctors and nurses at Mater Dei Hospital, led by Maltese medical consultant Edward J. Despott, successfully performed a groundbreaking procedure, the first of its kind in Malta.

Prof. Despott, an internationally recognized expert in endoscopic intervention, credits his passion for science to his father, who was a physics teacher. He currently leads the endoscopy section at the Royal Free Hospital, one of the largest teaching hospitals in Central London.

Prof. Despott’s expertise also lies in therapeutic colonoscopy, transnasal upper GI endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease and its’ related complications.

TVM News managed to speak to Despott, who following the procedure stated “I am very happy….for the first time in Malta, I carried out this procedure which I myself developed recently at the Royal Free in London.”

Speaking to TVM News, he revealed that this groundbreaking procedure featuring the immersion therapeutic saline endoscopy or site, allows doctors to remove big warts with an instrument without the need of great surgeries.

Prof. Despott was appointed as a visiting consultant at Mater Dei Hospital to continue performing this procedure, with Maltese specialists also receiving training in the process.

He thanked all of the nurses and doctors for the invitation and stated that he was honored to carry out the procedure at Mater Dei.

In recognition of his achievements, the Maltese State honored him with the National Order of Merit last December.

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The Team Representing Malta At 3rd FIA Motorsport Games

Aug 19 2024

The Malta Motorsport Federation announced the drivers and officials who will represent Malta at the third edition of the FIA Motorsport Games, scheduled to take place from October 23rd to 27th, 2024, in Spain.

The event will be hosted by the Generalitat Valenciana at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, celebrating the unique spirit of global sporting competition that brings together athletes from around the world.

Malta will showcase its versatility by competing in seven different disciplines, each offering unique challenges and excitement.

Nicky Gauci will participate in Formula 4, while Jacob Micallef and Benjamin Westwood will compete in the Karting Sprint Senior and Junior categories, respectively.

The Karting Endurance team consists of Micah Scicluna, Ryan Borg, and Ella Zammit. Ayrton Jon Tonna will take part in the Karting Mini category. In the Esports segment, Keith Camilleri will compete in Esports Formula 4, and Dean Vella will represent Malta in Esports GT.

The delegation is led by Malta Motorsport Federation’s Vice President, William England. Adrian Figallo serves as the Esports coach, Lon Joseph Cachia as the official photographer, and Jonathan Tonna as the Team Captain, all playing crucial roles in the team’s pursuit of success.

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