Final results for the 65th edition of the Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali

The Malta Sports Journalists Association (MSJA) Executive Committee is pleased to share the complete results for all categories of the 65th edition of the Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali, which took place on Saturday, 1st March, at the Westin Dragonara Resort in St. Julian’s. The jury cast their votes shortly before the winners were announced during the awards ceremony.

The jury consisted of Clinton Buhagiar, Mario Bonnici, Valhmor Camilleri, Chris Falzon, Charles Camenzuli, Chris Cassar, Simon Farrugia, Mario Saliba, and Lorraine Cunningham. For the People’s Choice Award, the final result was determined entirely by public SMS voting.

The MSJA Executive Committee would like to thank the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research, and Innovation, along with all sponsors, for their support in making this year’s edition a success.

Official Results:

Sportsman of the Year

1. Neil Agius (Open Water Swimming)
2. Lydan Debono (Blackball)
3. Nico Sciberras (Trap Shooting)
4. Brian Cini (Snooker)
5. Norbert Attard (Darts)

Sportswoman of the Year

1. Tenishia Thornton (Weightlifting)
2. Katryna Esposito (Judo)
3. Francesca Curmi (Tennis)
4. Sasha Gatt (Swimming)
5. Michelle Bonnici Mallia (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)

Youth Male Athlete of the Year

1. Jake Castaldi (Pool)
2. Kayden Laganà (Bowling)
3. Jayden Cutajar (Water Polo)
4. Nathan Mifsud (Weightlifting)
5. Julian Scerri (Squash)

Youth Female Athlete of the Year

1. Kim Camilleri Laganà (Weightlifting)
2. Thyis Antonelli (Karate)
3. Katrina Micallef (Sailing)
4. Sophie St. John (Gymnastics)
5. Michela Scerri (Taekwondo)

Coach of the Year

1. Milan Ćirović (Water Polo)
2. Jesmond Caruana (Weightlifting)
3. Noel Cassar (Pool)
4. Clevion Micallef (Blackball)
5. Noel Mercieca (Kickboxing)

Official of the Year

1. Karl Izzo (Aquatics – ASA)
2. Bjorn Vassallo (Football – MFA)
3. Philip Gatt (Blackball – MBF)
4. Vincent Degiorgio (Pool – MPA)
5. Terry Camilleri (Snooker – MBSA)

Team of the Year

1. National Pool Team U18
2. National Water Polo Team Senior Men
3. National Blackball Team U15 Doubles
4. National Blackball Team Masters Over 50
5. Weightlifting Mixed Team

People’s Choice Award

1. Gianluca Chetcuti (Trap Shooting) 28.82%
2. Brian Cini (Snooker) 20.09%
3. Rodney Gatt (Horse Racing) 12.84%
4. Fabio Spiteri (Triathlon) 10.75%
5. Jake Castaldi (Pool) 8.23%
6. Sam Cassar (Badminton) 6.35%
7. Kayden Laganà (Bowling) 5.63%
8. Bryan Corlett (Malta Rugby Football Union) 3.64%
9. Tenishia Thornton (Weightlifting) 2.53%
10. Neil Agius (Open Water Swimming) 1.12%