24/07/2026
Hard work, heavy silverware, and international success
Congratulations to Mattea Saliba on an outstanding couple of weeks of competition, representing Malta with determination and resilience.
π₯ 1st place at the European Team Championships with her teammates
π₯ 2nd place at the U19 Portuguese Junior Open
πͺ5th Place at the U17 Italian Junior Open
These results are a reflection of the hard work, discipline, and commitment Mattea continues to show both on and off the court. As her Strength & Conditioning Coach, it's been a pleasure supporting her physical development and helping her prepare for the demands of international competition.
Mattea has also been awarded the Athlete of the Year award by Freehour.
10/07/2026
Team Malta π²πΉ π FIBA Womenβs European Champions for Small Countries π
Congratulations to Andrea Saliba and the Maltese team on a fantastic international performance! ππ₯βΉοΈββοΈ
After her injury, it has been a pleasure working alongside her physiotherapy team to rebuild her strength, confidence, and prepare her return to competition. Seeing Andrea back competing at an international level is a testament to her resilience, dedication, and hard work throughout her recovery. This is a great milestone, and I'm excited to see what comes next. πͺπ₯
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06/07/2026
A season defined by dedication, resilience, and hard work. πͺπββοΈπ
What an incredible year for Aurora Desira. It's been a pleasure to support her journey as her Strength & Conditioning Coach, seeing her grow stronger, faster, and more confident throughout the season.
Her achievements are a testament to her commitment, consistency, and willingness to trust the process. Success like this is earned through hard work, perseverance, and the support of a great team.
Congratulations, Aurora! I'm proud of everything you've accomplished. Keep believing in yourself; this is only the beginning. π
Her results speak for themselves:
Croatia EAP International Competition
π₯ 1st Overall β 1000m
π₯ 2nd Overall β 300m
Malta School Games
π₯ 1st Overall β 800m
π₯ 4 Γ 100m Relay
Athletics National League
π₯ 2nd in multi events
Athletics National Championships
π₯ 1st Overall β 1000m
π₯ 1st Overall β 300m
π₯ 2nd Overall β 70m Hurdles
π₯ 4 Γ 200m Mixed Relay
EAP Malta
π₯ 2nd U16 β 800m
Tal- Linja International Youth Festival
π₯ 1st Overall β 800m
π₯ 2nd Overall β 300m
Well done also to her coach Luca. Pleasure working with you π
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14/04/2026
Solid performances from the Bartoli sisters on court πΈπ₯
Jade Bartoli secured π₯1st place in Singles (U13/U15) last weekend in Brussels BC Youth International tournament, showing composure, focus, and strong competitive habits on court.
She then partnered with her sister Emma Bartoli, and together they claimed π₯1st place in Doubles (U15/U17) β a performance built on preparation, trust, and clear communication under pressure.
Results like these come from consistency and commitment. Itβs good to see the work done with their coach on court and in our strength & conditioning sessions transferring effectively into competition.
Well done to both of you ππ
Keep building and the focus forward. πͺ
02/04/2026
π Huge congratulations to Gianluca and his Rabat Ajax teammates on winning the U17 Section C League!
This is a fantastic achievement that truly reflects the hard work, commitment, and teamwork shown throughout the season. Full credit goes to the coaches and staff for their dedication and guidance in leading this group to success.
From my side at Beeline Sport Performance, Iβm proud to support Gianluca through strength and conditioning β playing a small role in his development alongside the great work being done within the team environment.
π Promotion to Section B is well deserved, and Iβm excited to see whatβs next for this talented group. Keep working, keep improving πͺ
01/04/2026
What a comeback! π₯ππ²πΉ
Huge congratulations to Mattea on taking 1st place in the GU19 category at the Croatian Junior Open β her first tournament back after recovering from an ACL injury.
This result goes far beyond the podium. Itβs a testament to her resilience, discipline, and determination through every stage of the rehab with her physio and return-to-play process. Moments like this are earned long before match day.
The comeback is just the beginning. π
07/03/2026
Happy Womenβs Day to our young ladies who keep pushing their limits every day to become betterβnot just in their sport, but as individuals. Your hard work, discipline, and passion inspire the next generation. Keep setting the example and raising the bar higher. πͺπΈβ¨
Proud of you all! β€οΈ
25/02/2026
Historic World Ranking for Jenna Awad Attia! π²πΉπ₯π
We are incredibly proud to share that Jenna Awad Attia is currently ranked 3rd in the world in the Cadet Kata Female category by the World Karate Federation, a truly historic achievement for Maltese karate.
This ranking reflects Jennaβs exceptional level of performance, consistency, and excellence across major international events this season. Reaching World No. 3 is not the destination β itβs another step forward.
Last December, she was also awarded the Atlas Youth Athlete of the Month Award.
Now we continue building, refining, and pushing boundaries to elevate her performances even further and aim even higher on the global stage.
25/02/2026
Jenna Awad keeps raising the bar in Cadet Kata! π²πΉπ₯
We couldnβt be more proud of Jenna Awad for her outstanding performances on the international karate stage! β¨
At the recent European Karate Championships in Limassol, Cyprus, Jenna delivered an incredible showing:
β’ 5th place in Cadet Kata Female β one of Europeβs toughest competitions.
β’ 7th place in Team Kata alongside her teammates Francesca Saliba and Evie Roadley-Battin after strong performances against elite athletes.
This comes on the back of her historic bronze medal at the WKF K1 Youth League in Jesolo, Italy, where she placed 3rd out of 96 athletes, making her the first Maltese athlete ever to podium in kata at a Youth League event β a breakthrough moment for Malta in international karate.
Congratulations to Jenna, Francesca, Evie, and the whole Malta Karate Federation who keep raising the bar and inspiring the next generation!
25/02/2026
Outstanding performances for Francesca Saliba! π₯β¨
Francesca delivered an outstanding international season, proudly representing Malta on some of karateβs biggest stages! π²πΉ
At th European Karate Championships in Limassol, Cyprus, Francesca finished in 7th place in Junior Kata Female and 7th place in Team Kata alongside teammates Jenna Awad and Evie Roadley-Battin β a strong team fight through tough draws.
Just a week later, Francesca put in another solid performance at this globally ranked Youth League event in Fujairah, UAE, battling through multiple rounds against top-ranked international athletes.
Weβre incredibly proud of Francescaβs continued progress and the way she wears the Maltese flag with pride! Francesca finished this category in 20th position on the world ranking.
More success ahead! Seniors category