Blackball World Championship concludes in Malta with silver success for local teams

The Blackball World Championship wrapped up yesterday in Malta, delivering an exciting finish with four Maltese teams reaching the finals and securing silver medals in their respective categories.

In a major highlight, Lydan Debono of Malta claimed the men’s individual world title, defeating England’s Dean Shields 10-5 in a decisive final to become world champion.

Malta’s men’s team also made a strong run, ultimately finishing in second place after a challenging 13-7 final loss to Scotland. Led by Clevion Micallef, the team had earlier showcased impressive form, overcoming Mauritius 17-8, Northern Ireland 13-9, and defeating England 13-10 in the semi-finals.

The Seniors’ team reached the final as well, edging past Catalonia 13-10 before falling just short in an emotional match against England, 13-12.

In the Under-23 category, Malta earned another silver, narrowly losing to Wales 13-10 in the final after a hard-fought 13-12 victory over England in the semifinals.

The Masters team added to the silver tally, reaching the final where they fell to England 13-6, having previously defeated Scotland 13-7 and Ireland 13-12 in earlier rounds.

The Under-18 team rounded off their campaign with a 13-11 win over Ireland and a close 13-9 defeat to England, while the Under-15 team claimed a victory over Australia 8-6 before bowing out to England 8-2.

The evening concluded with a celebratory award ceremony, where participants from various nations applauded the Maltese hosts for their exceptional organization and hospitality throughout the championship.

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