Malta SJA congratulates AIPS Young Reporters upon completion of intensive programme
The Malta SJA congratulates all twelve participants of the AIPS Young Reporters Programme which was held in Malta during the UEFA Under-19 Championship. For two weeks, the twelve young journalists had the opportunity to get in touch with the organisation of such an international football event and gain a good grasp and knowledge about sports journalism. Before the Under-19 Championship final between Portugal and Italy the participants received official certificates upon their successful completion of this immersion programme The Certificates were presented by Gianni Merlo, President of AIPS along with former football legend Zvonimir Boban, UEFA Technical Director and Chief of Football. The presentation was also attended by Bjorn Vassallo, Malta Football Association President; Malta Sports Journalists Association President and General Secretary Sandro Micallef and Lorraine Cunningham respectively along with AIPS Europe President Charles Camenzuli. During this presentation ceremony, Gianni Merlo showed his gratitude to UEFA for their contribution [...]