Malta Triathlon Federation

FIRST TECHNICAL SITE VISIT HELD FOR TRIATHLON AT THE 2027 COMMONWEALTH YOUTH GAMES

The first official site visit in preparation for the Triathlon competition at the 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games was successfully conducted recently in Marsalforn, Gozo, bringing together key representatives from Commonwealth Sport, World Triathlon, the Malta Olympic Committee, and the Malta Triathlon Federation.

The delegation included Warren Muscat, General Secretary of the Malta Triathlon Federation, Edith Degabriele, Technical Official, Charlene Attard, Director of Sport at the Malta Olympic Committee and representative of the Commonwealth Youth Games 2027 Local Organizing Committee, Sam Munkey, Head of Commonwealth Youth Games at Commonwealth Sport, and Richard Tarrega, Technical Director at World Triathlon.

The visit formed an important milestone in the planning process for the Games, providing an opportunity for all stakeholders to assess potential competition and operational venues, review technical requirements, and discuss the delivery of a world-class triathlon event in Malta.

Marsalforn, with its picturesque coastline, excellent water quality, and unique natural setting, was identified as a location offering a number of exciting possibilities for the staging of the triathlon competition. During the visit, extensive discussions were held regarding swimming, bike, and run course layouts, athlete flow, transition areas, spectator experience, safety considerations, broadcast opportunities, and logistical requirements.

Despite the limited time available, the delegation was able to cover a significant amount of ground and evaluated several innovative options that could contribute to creating an exceptional competition environment for the athletes and spectators alike. Emphasis was placed on ensuring that the event showcases both the sporting excellence of the Commonwealth Youth Games and the beauty of the Maltese Islands.

The collaboration between Commonwealth Sport, World Triathlon, the Malta Olympic Committee, and the Malta Triathlon Federation reflects a shared commitment to delivering a technically outstanding and memorable event that will leave a lasting legacy for triathlon in Malta and across the Commonwealth sporting community.

Commenting on the visit, Malta Triathlon Federation General Secretary Warren Muscat expressed his satisfaction with the progress achieved, noting that the discussions were highly productive and demonstrated the tremendous potential available to host an exciting and challenging triathlon competition in 2027.

As preparations continue, further technical assessments and planning meetings will take place over the coming months as organizers work towards delivering a successful and unforgettable Triathlon event at the Commonwealth Youth Games Malta 2027.

An important outcome of the visit was the shared commitment to finalise the competition venue as early as possible. Establishing the venue well in advance will allow organisers to conduct two international test events during the first half of 2027. These events will serve as valuable opportunities to assess all operational, technical, and logistical aspects of the competition, while providing athletes, officials, and organisers with the chance to familiarise themselves with the course and venue setup ahead of the Commonwealth Youth Games, which will take place in October 2027. The test events will play a crucial role in ensuring that Malta delivers a safe, efficient, and world-class triathlon competition at the Games.

The Malta Triathlon Federation looks forward to continuing its close collaboration with all partners to ensure that athletes, officials, and visitors experience the very best that Malta and Gozo have to offer during the Games.

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🥇🥇🥇🥈 A Historic Day for Malta at the European Age Group Sprint Triathlon Championships! 🇲🇹

The Malta Triathlon Federation Age Group Squad delivered an outstanding performance in Tarragona, Spain, bringing home a record-breaking 4 medals from the European Age Group Sprint Triathlon Championships!

🌟 Gold Medal Winners 🥇 Liam Daly – Age Group 16-19 (European Championships debut) 🥇 Zia Fujii – Age Group 16-19 (European Championships debut) 🥇 Danica Bonello Spiteri – Age Group 45-49

🌟 Silver Medal Winner 🥈 Keith Galea – Age Group 35-39

An especially remarkable achievement for Liam and Zia, who both claimed European titles at their very first European Age Group Championship appearance.

This haul marks the highest number of medals ever won by a Maltese team at a European Age Group Championship, a testament to the dedication, talent, and hard work of our Federation, athletes and coaches.

👏 A huge congratulations also goes to the entire Maltese contingent for their strong performances throughout the event, including an excellent 5th place finish for Ryan Muscat.

🇲🇹 Malta continues to make its mark on the European triathlon stage. Well done to all our athletes for representing the country with pride and excellence!

A huge thanks to BeActive - SportMalta and Maltese Olympic Committee for the support.

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🇲🇹 Good Luck, Team Malta! 🇲🇹

The Malta Triathlon Federation Age Group Team is ready to take on the European Age Group Championships in Tarragona and represent our nation with pride on the European stage.

Months of commitment, hard work, and determination have brought our athletes to this moment. Now it's time to trust the training, embrace the challenge, and enjoy the experience of competing against the best age-group triathletes in Europe.

To all our athletes: race with confidence, support one another, and wear the Maltese colours with pride. No matter the result, you have already made Malta proud by earning your place at these championships.

We wish every member of Team Malta the very best of luck for a safe, strong, and memorable race.

🇲🇹 Swim strong. Bike hard. Run proud.
🇲🇹 Good luck, Team Malta – we're all behind you!

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🏆🇲🇹 AFRICAN CUP YOUTH AGE GROUP RACES – WHAT A MORNING! 🇲🇹🏆

What an incredible day of racing and a performance to remember from our young athletes!

🔥 Boys Race
Liam and Aiden exited the swim right on the heels of the race leader, but it was in transition where they made their move. Their lightning-fast skills saw them hit the bike course in front, and from there they never looked back.

💥 Liam delivered a dominant performance to take 1st Overall and 1st U17
💥 Aiden followed strongly for 2nd Overall and 2nd U17

A phenomenal one-two finish!

🔥 Girls Race
Mickaya came out of the water just behind the lead group, with Katie following shortly after. Once again, superb transitions proved decisive, with Mickaya heading onto the bike in 1st place and Katie in 5th.

As the race unfolded, both girls surged through the field. Entering the run they sat in 1st and 3rd, setting up a thrilling finale.

💥 Katie dug deep and produced an outstanding run to claim 1st Overall and 1st U15
💥 Mickaya fought brilliantly to secure 2nd Overall and 1st U13

🎉 Three overall victories.
🎉 Four age-group victories.
🎉 Three renditions of the Maltese National Anthem.

A proud moment for everyone involved.

Beyond the medals, we leave with valuable lessons, new connections, and the satisfaction of knowing these young athletes represented Malta with passion, determination, and pride.

👏 Bravo Liam, Aiden, Katie, and Mickaya!

The journey continues, and we're only getting started.

📈 Onwards and upwards! 🇲🇹💪


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A fantastic day for the Malta Triathlon Federation Youth Development Squad in Yasmine Hammamet, Tunisia!

Liam Daly and Aiden Muscat competed in their first Junior Cup today, racing against athletes from Tunisia, Libya, Russia, and the UAE.

Liam secured a brilliant 3rd-place podium finish, while Aiden put in a strong performance to finish 9th.

Well done to both athletes on this great achievement, and best of luck to all the squad members competing in today's youth races! 💪🇲🇹🏊🚴🏃‍♂️

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A huge good luck to members of our Malta Triathlon Federation youth development squad who will be in Tunisia this weekend taking part in the 2026 Africa Triathlon Junior Cup and Youth races in Yasmine Hammamet under the supervision and mentoring of Team Manager Michelle Vella Wood and MTF Executive member Charles Muscat

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🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ Triathlon Development Cup – Mamaia, Romania 🇷🇴

A fantastic international experience for Kai Azzopardi and Ryan Muscat, who proudly represented Malta at the Triathlon Development Cup in Mamaia, Romania.

Competing against talented athletes from across Europe, both athletes showed determination, resilience, and commitment throughout the race. Events like these provide invaluable opportunities for development, helping young triathletes gain experience at an international level and continue their sporting growth.

Congratulations to Kai and Ryan on their performance and dedication. We look forward to seeing their continued progress in the months ahead.

Kai Azzopardi placed 14th out of 54 atheltes
Ryan Muscat placed 31st out of 54 athletes

🇲🇹 Well done, boys – Malta is proud of you!

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Congratulations to Danica Bonello Spiteri and Josef Azzopardi who last weekend were crowned Malta Triathlon Federation X-Country Triathlon National Champions.


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The Malta Triathlon Federation proudly congratulates Fabio Spiteri on becoming the first Maltese athlete ever to complete a Double Deca Ultra Triathlon , one of the toughest endurance challenges in the world. 🇲🇹

An incredible achievement involving:
🏊 76 km swimming
🚴 3,600 km cycling
🏃 844 km running

A true example of resilience, determination, and sporting excellence.

Fabio has made Maltese sporting history and inspired the entire triathlon community.

Congratulations Fabio Spiteri! Malta is proud of you.

A huges well done to Keith Galea and Deborah Schembri who were crowned 2026 National Middle Distance Champions last week !

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