The Malta Weightlifting Association organised the annual Malta Open Championships where Tenishia Thornton and Shaun Ciantar won the overall titles for the day. Almost a tradition for every single competition now, Thornton managed some new national records and personal bests at the meet.
Neil Agius stole the limelight during Saturday night’s SportMalta Awards Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali after the experienced swimmer was named as the Sportsman of the Year and also landed the People’s Choice award.
The Maltese Olympic Committee announced the first members of its contingent to the Commonwealth Games which will take place in Birmingham between July 28 and August 8. The first athletes to be announced are weightlifters Yazmin Zammit Stevens, Tenishia Thornton, Roberta Tabone and Elisa Scicluna.