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Malta’s Artistic Gymnasts Make History with First-Ever GSSE Team Gold

May 28 2025 Share

Malta’s artistic gymnastics team delivered a landmark performance on the opening day of the Games, clinching gold in the women’s team event, marking the country’s first-ever gymnastics gold in the history of the Games of the Small States of Europe.

The team, made up of a mix of youthful talent and experienced athletes, rose to the occasion in spectacular fashion.

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With a final score of 138.250, they comfortably outperformed their closest rivals, Iceland (136.400) and Luxembourg (135.050), to stand proudly at the top of the podium.

Team Malta was composed of Philippa Busuttil, Lyana Curmi Inguanez, Janet Galea, Julia Galea, and Sophie St John.

Their consistency across all apparatuses, combined with poise and precision, made for an impressive and commanding showing against some tough competition.

This gold medal is not only a testament to the athletes’ hard work and determination but also a major milestone for Maltese gymnastics. The performance set a strong tone for the rest of the competition and sparked national pride.

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Karly May Naudi 1st Trans Woman Competing In Miss Universe Malta

Karly May Naudi 1st Trans Woman Competing In Miss Universe Malta
May 28 2025 Share

History has just been made as Karly May Naudi has become the first trans woman to compete for the title of Miss Universe Malta, representing Sliema.

In her launch video, Karly said that in a time when trans rights are constantly being challenged, she has chosen to stand tall and face challenges head on.

With a message of self love, she described the journey of learning how to love oneself is the most powerful thing someone can do.

“Equality is not a privilege but a right”, said Karly, as she encouraged everyone to own their own truth. ‘No one can dim your light’ when you do so, said Karly.

This is not the first time Karly is breaking boundaries, becoming the first Maltese transgender model to walk for three designers during the Malta Fashion Week in 2018.

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Sasha Gatt Wins Her First Ever GSSE Swimming Gold Medal

May 28 2025 Share

Sasha Gatt has won her first ever swimming gold medal at the Games of the Small States of Europe in Andorra.

Gatt took part in the Women’s 800m Freestyle on Tuesday late afternoon at Andorra’s Centre Esportiu Serradells.

She claimed victory with a time of 8:49.74, finishing ahead of competitors from Monaco and Luxembourg, who took silver and bronze respectively, as well as others from host nation Andorra and Iceland.

At just 19 years old, Gatt is already a two-time Olympian, having represented Malta at both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics, where she also served as one of Malta’s flagbearers.

During the previous edition of the GSSEs, held in Malta in 2023, she secured four medals, three silvers and a bronze, but gold had eluded her. This time, however, she achieved her long-awaited triumph.

Malta has now secured three gold medals, putting the nation a third of the way towards its goal of nine — a milestone that would mark its strongest performance at a Small Nations Games held abroad.

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Gaza Family Who Lost 9 Out Of 10 Children To Be Welcomed In Malta

Gaza Family Who Lost 9 Out Of 10 Children To Be Welcomed In Malta
May 28 2025 Share

Prime Minister Robert Abela revealed on social media that he has initiated the process to bring the al-Najjar family to Malta, after nine of their ten children were killed.

‘In recent days, we have witnessed a human tragedy unfold, where a paediatrician who treated so many children in Gaza has herself lost nine of her ten children. Her husband and their only surviving child are seriously injured’, the Prime Minister explained.

‘On Sunday, I made the offer to welcome this family to our country, to provide them with the care and support they so desperately need.’

Through the Ministries for Foreign Affairs and Health, the Prime Minister revealed that the procedures have commenced so that once the father is in a condition to travel, this step can be taken.

‘As we have already done with many other families, we will welcome the al-Najjar family’, said Abela.

‘While we continue to provide humanitarian assistance, our country will remain a constant voice calling for a ceasefire so that peace may prevail and no more innocent lives are lost.’

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