Janet Galea Makes History for Malta at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics

Maltese artistic gymnastics has celebrated a historic milestone as Janet Galea represented Malta at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, accompanied by her coach Nataliya Berehova.

Galea's participation marks a significant achievement for the sport in Malta, highlighting the progress being made in developing young gymnasts capable of competing internationally.

The Gymnastics Federation Malta expressed immense pride in the achievement, describing it as a memorable chapter in the country's gymnastics history.

Competing alongside talented young athletes from around the world, Galea gained valuable international experience while proudly representing the Maltese flag on one of youth sport's biggest stages.

The Federation also praised coach Berehova for her dedication, technical expertise and continuous support throughout Galea's preparation and development.

The achievement reflects years of commitment, discipline, perseverance and countless hours of training, serving as an inspiration for aspiring Maltese gymnasts.

The Federation hopes this milestone will encourage further investment in artistic gymnastics and create additional opportunities for young athletes to compete internationally.

Galea's participation was supported by the Maltese Olympic Committee, SportMalta and the Malta Gymnastics Federation, while Quatro Leotards provided competition attire.

The occasion represents another encouraging step forward for the future of Maltese gymnastics.

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