Maltese Kickboxing National Team Officially Formed

Sep 16 2024

Following the successful conclusion of the Malta K1 Kickboxing Nationals 2024, held over the weekend at Monte Kristo, the Malta Kickboxing Association is set to form the Maltese national kickboxing team.

This team will represent Malta in the upcoming ISKA (International Sports Karate & Kickboxing Association) World Championships in Vienna this October.

The selection comes after an intense evening of exciting bouts featuring fighters from eleven different local kickboxing clubs, spanning various categories and age groups.

The team will consist of 28 fighters all in different age and gender categories, from as low as boys 6-11 years to the men and women 18+ category.

Now that the team is known, the Maltese contingent will start a series of training camps with the main objective of helping the fighters improve their skills and tactics to be able to defeat their opponents and achieve the best possible results for themselves and for the Maltese nation.

At the Malta K1 Kickboxing Nationals 2024 held over the weekend, there where three title bouts all won by Maltese fighters.

Two of the bouts were for the ISKA AMA K-1 European title belts; one for the females, won by Maltese fighter Emma Xuereb from Team Noel club Malta against Harnafi from Team France, and one for the males, won by Faris Luković from Team Malta against Joseph from Team UK.

The last title fight of the night was for the WBC Mediterranean AMA title belt, which was won by Team Noel fighter Adam Lamouz over Italian Luigi Merenda.

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61% Of Foreigners In Malta Are Male

Sep 16 2024

In 2023, Malta’s foreign population reached 158,368, making up 28.1% of the total population.

While the foreign population grew by 15.3% from 2022 to 2023, the Maltese population saw minimal growth, rising only 0.1% from 404,675 to 405,075.

There are notable differences in the age and sex structure of the two groups. The Maltese population had a nearly equal gender distribution, with 49.8% males and 50.2% females. In contrast, males made up 61.1% of the foreign population, with females comprising 38.9%.

The foreign population is also significantly younger, with a median age of 32 years compared to 43 years for the Maltese population.

This age disparity is reflected in the old-age dependency ratio, which measures the number of individuals aged 65 or older per 100 working-age people (20-64).

The Maltese population’s ratio has increased from 28.2 in 2012 to 41.8 in 2023, indicating an aging population. Conversely, the foreign population’s ratio has declined from 17.0 to 4.4 during the same period, signalling a younger demographic.

The overall old-age dependency ratio has remained stable, largely due to the influence of the younger foreign population.

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Source: NSO

A vigil held in memory of Karl Gouder

Sep 16 2024

A heartfelt vigil was held in St. Julian’s to honor the memory of Karl Gouder, who tragically passed away last week. Organized by the St. Julian’s Local Council, the event gathered family, friends, and community members to pay tribute to Gouder’s life and legacy.

The vigil served as a moment of reflection and solidarity, with candles lit in remembrance of Gouder and speeches from those who knew him, celebrating his contributions to the community. Gouder, known for his involvement in local affairs and his kind-hearted nature, left a lasting impact on many.

The vigil not only commemorated his life but also highlighted the importance of mental health awareness. Attendees were reminded of the need to support one another and reach out to those struggling with emotional burdens.

The St. Julian’s Local Council expressed its deepest sympathies to Gouder’s family and emphasized the importance of addressing mental health issues openly to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

As the community mourns the loss of Karl Gouder, the vigil underscored the collective resolve to ensure that no one faces their struggles alone.

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Martina Zammit And Emma Are Having A Girl

Sep 16 2024

A plot twist has been announced by Martina Żammit after she revealed her wife Emma and her will be having a girl.

They first suspected that their baby would be a boy, but the NIPT blood test revealed that it’s going to be a baby girl.

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‘It was such a funny experience because we had already imagined having a boy, then boom… girl it is!’

‘Apparently, a few people go through this, and we just couldn’t believe it happened to us too! #hanini’

Congratulations to you both!

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