National Records By Young Maltese Weightlifters In Mexico

Nov 21 2023

National records were broken and further achievements made by Maltese weightlifters competing at the IWF World Junior Championships in Mexico.

Malta is being represented by Tenishia Thornton, Rylee Borg and Kim Camilleri Lagana.

As reported by Malta Weightlifting Association coach Jesmond Caruana, Tenishia placed 3rd in the 64B category and broke national records after lifting 87kg in the Snatch.

Meanwhile, Rylee also had a great performance in the 81B category, lifting 108-111x-112 / 135-139-142, which, according to the coach, is good enough to beat Croatia. He also set new national records in Snatch, C&J and Total by 8kg.

Last but not least, Kim Camilleri Lagana made it to the top 10 in the 45kg category. Well done to all!

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Local Artist Creates ‘Leaked Gladiator 2 Images’ With AI

Nov 21 2023

A local artist going by the social media handle ‘Luke’s AI Stuff’ has created ‘leaked’ images of the second Gladiator movie, featuring some of Malta’s most prominent faces.

With podcaster Jon Mallia as a gladiator, and Prime Minister Robert Abela and Xarabank host Peppi Azzopardi as Roman senators and emperors, the images feature some of the craziest cross-overs from various ages.

With local Maltese hunters wielding shotguns, a Maltese ‘Banda’ playing in the midst of enraged lions, a car with a ‘DNEGEL’ number plate and… Snoop Dog? – the images show a Gladiator sequel which is, safe to say, quite unlikely.

‘Without a doubt, this is going to be much, MUCH, better than the first movie’, wrote Luke.

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People Lashing Out At Unjust Speed Guns Across Malta

Nov 21 2023

Locals have become concerned and lashed out at what they deem to be “unjust” speed guns, which have been snapshotting speeding vehicles and sending fines to whoever is found to be breaking the limit.

A post uploaded to Facebook group ‘Is-Salott’ explains: ‘enough is enough. You receive 2 fines of €100 each and 8 points in the span of a month. Even if you’re going through a main road at 80 to 85, and not 120. Why does the fast lane exist then?’

Many agreed with the status, exclaiming their own frustrations and detailing their own experiences with speed guns and fines.

One critiqued the speed limit being unjust and too low, whereas another urged authorities to do something about drivers who drive at 25kms/h on a lane with a 60kms/h limit.

Another alleged that they saw 8 police officers on one speed gun as if ‘they’re searching for criminals.’ One other commenter said punishing those over-speeding makes sense, but this situation does not make sense.

Do you agree with these sentiments?

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The 20 Mużika Mużika 2024 Semifinalists Announced

Nov 21 2023

Mużika Mużika 2024 has just announced the 20 semifinalists which will be competing in the very much locally beloved competition.

With many familiar faces, the talent will also be accompanied by some fresh blood as they take on the stage for a chance at the prestigious annual prize.

This comes after the 40 songs which passed through the first eliminatory phase were interpreted live, accompanied by a backing track and in front of a separate judging panel. Following a deliberation, the final 20 were chosen.

The Mużika Mużika board will now enter the next phase along with Festivals Malta as the final arrangements take place for the festival, which will take place between the 14th and 16th of March 2024.

How many of the singers do you recognise? You can find the official list here.

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