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Maltese Paralympian Maja On Her Experience At Paris Paralympics 2024

Maltese Paralympian Maja On Her Experience At Paris Paralympics 2024
Sep 4 2024 Share

Maltese para swimmer Maja Theuma made her debut at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris on Thursday, competing in the 50 metres freestyle S6 heats. Despite finishing last in her heat with a time of 1:13.10, Theuma shared an emotional reflection on her journey, emphasizing the significance of the experience beyond the race’s outcome.

“Years of early mornings, long afternoon sessions, sacrifices, and tears have brought me to this stage,” Theuma said, acknowledging the immense dedication and resilience required to reach the Paralympics. While the result was not what she had hoped for, Theuma expressed pride in her journey, stating that being a Paralympian is about more than winning medals.

 

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She thanked her family and friends for their unwavering support, adding, “I pushed my limits and started my impossible.”

Her coaches, Edward Caruana Dingli and Tim Hartley, praised Theuma’s perseverance and her role in raising awareness for para swimming in Malta. They hailed her as a role model for young athletes with disabilities.

Though Theuma’s Paralympic race is complete, her efforts mark a significant step for Malta in the Paralympic movement, inspiring the next generation of Maltese athletes.

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Minister Roderick Galdes Visits Ħal Farruġ Accommodation Project

Minister Roderick Galdes Visits Ħal Farruġ Accommodation Project
Sep 4 2024 Share

Minister for Social and Affordable Housing, Roderick Galdes, recently visited the ongoing development of the largest social housing project currently underway, one of several such projects in progress across the country.

This project is located in the Ħal Farruġ area, near Ħal Luqa, on a site spanning roughly 10,000 square meters. With an investment of around €40 million, the development is set to include approximately 267 social housing apartments, offering a range of one to three-bedroom units. The project will also feature garages and parking for about 300 vehicles, with specific accommodations designed for people with disabilities.

During his visit to the three blocks under construction, Minister Galdes highlighted the positive impact this project will have on numerous families. He emphasized that this initiative will not only reduce the waiting list for social housing but will also provide essential support to families in need. The aim is to offer dignified housing that also improves the quality of life for its residents.

The minister expressed confidence that this project will leave a lasting mark on the social housing sector, benefiting a significant number of families and addressing the pressing need for quality housing in the community.

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Italian Paralympic Sprinter Proposes to Girlfriend After Loss

Italian Paralympic Sprinter Proposes to Wife After Loss
Sep 4 2024 Share

Italian Paralympic sprinter Alessandro Ossola turned a tough day into a memorable one at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. After placing 5th inth men’s 100-meter T63 Race, Ossola made his way to the stands, dropped to one knee, and proposed to his girlfriend, Arianna Mandaradoni, in front of thousands of fans at the Stade de France.

The heartfelt moment quickly went viral, with Ossola sharing the proposal on his Instagram and World Para Athletics posting a photo of the big moment. In an interview, Ossola spoke about the support Mandaradoni has given him throughout his journey. “Sometimes she believed in me more than I believed in myself,” he said. “She’s my partner for life.”

Ossola’s story is one of resilience. In 2015, he lost his first wife and had most of his left leg amputated after a motorcycle accident. He credited para sports with helping him find a way forward, making his Paralympic debut in Tokyo 2021.

Reflecting on his journey, Ossola said, “People think you go to the Paralympics because you’re disabled, but it’s because you’re one of the best athletes in the world. That’s why I’m proud to be here.”

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Malta With 3rd Lowest Unemployment Rate In EU In July

Malta With 3rd Lowest Unemployment Rate In EU In July
Sep 4 2024 Share

According to new data released by Eurostat, Malta has the third lowest rate of unemployment in the euro area at 3.0% in July 2024.

The Mediterranean island follows Czechia and Poland, each registering 2.7% and 2.9% respectively.

Meanwhile, the highest rates were registered in Spain (11.5%), followed by Greece and Finland at 9.9% and 8.4% respectively.

In the same month, the euro area unemployment rate was 6.4%, down from 6.5% in June of the same year.

The EU unemployment rate was 6.0% in the same month, which is stable compared to previous month.

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