Prime Minister Robert Abela Hails Historic Weekend for Maltese Sport

Prime Minister Robert Abela has praised the achievements of Malta’s national rugby and football teams, describing the weekend as a particularly positive one for Maltese sport.

In a social media post, Abela highlighted the national rugby team’s third consecutive victory in the Rugby Europe Men's Trophy, where Malta is competing against higher-ranked international opposition for the first time.

The Maltese side continued its impressive campaign with a thrilling 36-34 victory over Sweden, following earlier successes against Denmark and Germany.

Meanwhile, Abela also celebrated Malta’s historic achievement in football, with the national team securing first place in its UEFA Nations League group for the first time.

The Prime Minister expressed optimism ahead of Monday’s encounter against Gibraltar, emphasising the team's determination to pursue further ambitions.

Abela concluded by reaffirming the government's commitment to continued investment in sport, expressing confidence that such efforts will keep delivering positive results for Maltese athletes and national teams.

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