Back in August, Maltese rugby player by the name of Liam Scicluna known as ‘Il-Babaw’ tore his supraspinatus tendon, an injury which halted his participation in the sport which he truly loved. The required shoulder operation would have cost Scicluna a pretty penny, which is why the player went ahead and created a ‘GoGetFunding’ fundraiser page to fund the critical shoulder operation.
In a series of heart-warming posts, Scicluna called for the participation and donation of the Maltese population in order to allow him to continue the sport and represent the island in the best way possible, a call which won the hearts of many. Together with the help of his friends, family, local media personalities like Jon Mallia and St. Thomas Hospital, Babaw went on to raise enough money for a successful operation.
As the rugby player kicks off his road to recovery, he went on to thank everyone involved in the build-up to his operation. We wish Liam a speedy recovery and take this opportunity to celebrate the grit and generosity of the Maltese people, who united to help a fellow citizen get back to doing what he loves and represent the Maltese flag in the best way possible.
Jon Mallia himself took to Facebook to break down the story from his point of view and congratulate the player and his friends for doing their utmost to help their colleague in his time of need, along with St. Thomas Hospital for the co-operation.
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Organised by the Federation Internationale de l’ Automobile (FIA), dragsters compete in a straight-line acceleration test, and could see hundreds of fans, both locally and foreign, convening to enjoy the spectacle. FIA deputy president Graham Stoker also made an appearance at the conference, praising the investment. He suggested promoting nearby industrial activity which connects to motorsports given the proximity to an industrial site. The three tracks will be built to accommodate motorsport races, drag racing, karting and drifting, all through a €20 million investment.
The project will be funded by the NDSF, and will meet the demand for a racing facility for the local community of motor enthusiasts. Taking Maltese motorsports to the next level, local drivers will be provided with additional training facilities, which could see an increased safety on the island’s roads. Malta’s tourism offer will also be upgraded by diversifying the tourism product, with due focus on specific niches and events.
The project will also see no ODZ land being taken up, with more than half of the land already being used by enthusiasts. A study was commissioned to evaluate the feasibility of the project from the perspective of potential noise pollution. For the majority of residents, no additional noise impact was noted. These results exclude mitigation measures, that will depend on the final layout, elevation and the interaction of all the noise barriers in the area.
A noise management plan for events and combined use of the whole facility will also be set up, all within consultation with local councils. The MFF will ensure that all vehicles will be free of excessive smoke and do not leak oil and other liquids. Any road registered vehicles accessing the racetrack will have to be VRT compliant and comply with the manufacturer’s specifications in terms of CO2 emissions.
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