A tradition that must be kept alive – Grima

As today Malta marks the 452nd anniversary from the 1565 Great Siege of Malta, Victory Day brings with it also the annual National Regatta, a tradition that although seemingly on the decline, still generates enthusiasm among the participating clubs and their followers.

During the regatta draws, organised by the Malta Rowing Association and SportMalta earlier this week, the association took the opportunity to appeal to all local sports’ followers to support this event and keep this tradition alive.

“I’m pleased to announce that for this year’s Victory Day regatta all teams will be represented in both category A and B,” Joseph N. Grima, president of the Malta Rowing Association, said.

“This is all thanks to the backing from SportMalta but it is also down to the commitment and effort injected by the local clubs in this discipline who year after year make it possible to organise such events.”

Professor Grima insisted on the values that this sport has within local society, as it is part of the Maltese identity.

“The Regatta is a competition which makes our harbour unique as it depicts it as a vivid port while it is also an attraction not only to a Maltese audience but also to...