Karl Izzo Honoured with Prestigious International Euro-Mediterranean Award

Aquatic Sports Association of Malta President Karl Izzo has been honoured with the prestigious Premio Internazionale Eccellenza Euro-Mediterraneo 2026 during an international ceremony held on 14 October at the Italian Ministry of Culture in Rome.

Now in its fourth edition, the award, widely regarded as the “Oscars of the Mediterranean”, recognises individuals who have made significant contributions to sport, diplomacy, culture and international cooperation.

Izzo was among several distinguished personalities recognised during the ceremony, alongside Italian football legends Francesco Totti and Christian Vieri, former world athletics champion Fiona May, and Turkish National Olympic Committee President Prof. Dr Veli Ozan Çakır.

The event was also attended by Malta’s Ambassador to Italy, Dr Daniel Azzopardi, and respected Maltese sports journalist Charles Camenzuli, whose contribution to international sports journalism spans several decades.

In a statement, the Aquatic Sports Association of Malta expressed immense pride in Izzo’s achievement, describing the recognition as an important moment for Maltese sport.

The Association emphasised that the award reflects dedication, perseverance and a continued commitment to promoting sporting excellence beyond Malta’s shores.

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