Malta Paralympic Committee Highlights Education-First Strategy During AGM

During its annual general meeting, Malta Paralympic Committee (MPC) highlighted the role of education in driving culture change and enhancing accessibility to opportunities in sport for persons with disabilities in Malta.

Addressing national sports associations, federations, clubs, athletes and members of the Paralympic community, the MPC showcased how its “education-first” strategy is helping transform attitudes towards disability while expanding access to Para sport across Malta.

In 2025, the committee reached 15 schools through its I’mPOSSIBLE Education Programme, engaging more than 5,000 students, educators and parents. The initiative, alongside joint Olympic and Paralympic education workshops with the Maltese Olympic Committee and partnerships across the sports, education, health and disability sectors, has encouraged more persons with disabilities to participate in sport.

MPC Secretary General Dr Julian Bajada said demand for Para sport is now at its highest level, describing education as the key driver of long-term cultural change. He highlighted a workshop with paediatricians at Mater Dei Hospital, promoting sport and physical activity for children with disabilities, as well as the launch of Unstoppable Me, the committee’s first colouring book featuring the inspiring stories of 30 Para athletes from Malta and Gozo.

President Prof. Joseph N. Grima reflected on the progress achieved since 2018, noting that initial hesitation from families has been replaced by growing demand, with new participants regularly coming forward to try Para sport.

The MPC also thanked athletes, volunteers, sponsors and partners, including government ministries, SportMalta, the Maltese Olympic Committee and APS Bank, for their continued support in advancing Paralympic sport in Malta.

#MaltaDaily