Il-Kumitat Eżekuttiv tal-Għaqda Ġurnalisti Sport bi pjaċir iħabbar li l-votazzjoni tal-pubbliku għall-kategorija tal-People’s Choice Award fis-66 edizzjoni tal-Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali hija miftuħa.
L-Għaqda Ġurnalisti Sports (GĠS) and l-Istitut tal-Ġurnalisti Maltin (IGM) have taken note of the controversy that erupted over match-fixing reports concerning the Maltese waterpolo team that participated in the 2026 European Championships held in Serbia. In certain sections of the media, the publication of these reports was characterised as an intentional and unpatriotic act, alleging that such coverage may have disrupted the team’s focus. While GĠS and IĠM will not comment on the merits or content of the news reports in question, we have to reiterate a fundamental principle of journalism, whatever sector it may cover: Journalism, including sports journalism, is built on professionalism and prioritises the public interest over blind patriotism. Professionalism is defined by truthfulness, accuracy, objectivity, and accountability. It cannot, and should not, be subordinated to blind patriotism. Although sports reporting can naturally evoke national sentiment—particularly on rare occasions when national teams compete on major international stages—journalistic [...]
The Malta Sports Journalists Association is pleased to announce the ten semi-finalists in each category of the 66th edition of the Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali.
Time is running out to cast your vote for the Atlas Youth Athlete of the Year Award 2025, an initiative proudly organised every year by Atlas Insurance in collaboration with the Malta Sports Journalists Association.
