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15 02, 2026

Malta Sports Journalists Association announces finalists for the 66th edition of the Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali

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Press ReleaseSaturday 14 February 2026 The Malta Sports Journalists Association is pleased to announce the finalists in each category of the 66th edition of the Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali. At this stage, members of the Malta Sports Journalists Association were involved in the voting process to select the five finalists in each category. The finalists in the seven traditional categories are as follows: Sportsman of the YearGianluca Chetcuti (Shooting)Brian Cini (Snooker)Jared Micallef (Athletics)Fabio Spiteri (Triathlon)Mevrick Zammit (Blackball) Sportswoman of the YearHaley Bugeja (Football)Francesca Curmi (Tennis)Sasha Gatt (Swimming)Sophie St John (Artistic Gymnastics)Tenishia Thornton (Weightlifting) Young Sportsman of the YearNick Bonett (Athletics)Jake Castaldi (Blackball)Jacob Micallef (Motorsport)Nathan Mifsud (Weightlifting)Timmy Vassallo (Sailing) Young Sportswoman of the YearChloe Amato (Water Polo)Kim Camilleri Lagana (Weightlifting)Emily Fenech (Sailing)Thea Parnis Coleiro (Athletics)Sophie St John (Artistic Gymnastics) Coach of the YearRobert Attard (Blackball)Natalia Berehova (Gymnastics)Rachid Chouhal (Athletics)Giacomo Modica (Football)Jonathan Valletta (Water Polo) Official of the YearRita Azzopardi (Water Polo)Ishmael Barbara [...]

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15 02, 2026

L-Għaqda Ġurnalisti Sports tħabbar il-finalisti tal-66 edizzjoni tal-Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali

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Stqarrija għall-Istampa Is-Sibt 14 ta' Frar, 2026 L-Għaqda Ġurnalisti Sports bi pjaċir tħabbar il-finalisti f’kull kategorija tas-66 edizzjoni tal-Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali. F’din il-fażi l-membri tal-Għaqda Ġurnalisti Sports kienu involuti fil-proċess ta’ votazzjoni sabiex jintgħażlu l-ħames finalisti f’kull kategorija. Il-Finalisti tas-seba’ kategoriji tradizzjonali rriżultaw hekk: Sportiv tas-Sena Gianluca Chetcuti (Sparar) Brian Cini (Snooker) Jared Micallef (Atletika) Fabio Spiteri (Triathlon) Mevrick Zammit (Blackball) Sportiva tas-Sena Haley Bugeja (Football) Francesca Curmi (Tennis) Sasha Gatt (Għawm) Sophie St John (Ġinnastika Artistika) Tenishia Thornton (Weightlifting) Żagħżugħ tas-Sena Nick Bonett (Atletika) Jake Castaldi (Blackball) Jacob Micallef (Motorsport) Nathan Mifsud (Weightlifting) Timmy Vassallo (Ibburdjar) Żagħżugħa tas-Sena Chloe Amato (Water Polo) Kim Camilleri Lagana (Weightlifting) Emily Fenech (Ibburdjar) Thea Parnis Coleiro (Atletika) Sophie St John (Ġinnastika Artistika) Kowċ tas-Sena Robert Attard (Blackball) Natalia Berehova (Ġinnastika) Rachid Chouhal (Atletika) Giacomo Modica (Football) Jonathan Valletta (Water Polo) Uffiċjal tas-Sena Rita Azzopardi (Water Polo) Ishmael Barbara (Football) Terry Camilleri (Snooker) Jesmond [...]

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24 01, 2026

Tinfetaħ il-votazzjoni għall-People’s Choice Award tal-Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali 2026

By |January 24th, 2026|0 Comments

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.

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22 01, 2026

Public interest prevails over blind patriotism

By |January 22nd, 2026|0 Comments

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 [...]

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