Malta Paralympic Committee

Para athlete Nick Mercieca established a new personal best and new national record at the Para Powerlifting European Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia. This was the first time in history that Malta was represented by an athlete in Para Powerlifting at the European Championships.  19-year-old Nick Mercieca , who competed in the men’s up to 59 kg weight category , lifted a best of 114kg , improving by 4kg from his previous best recorded at the Para Powerlifting World Championships in October...

Malta Paralympic Committee launches as Call for Para Swimming Coaches for The Next Gen Project . About the project   This project focuses on the next generation of Para swimmers by building on the foundations set during Para swimming training camps.   Group training sessions of c. 90 minutes  will be held approximately every two weeks on a Sunday morning . The group will be supervised by coaches and is aimed at creating a motivating and supportive community where athletes can learn from one...

Malta Paralympic Committee congratulates Arielle Bonnici who completed here first 5km road race organised by Żurrieq Wolves Athletic Club! Arielle's story Arielle is guided by her philosophy that “everyone has their own abilities and should be empowered to move ahead in life; not just live but thrive and live their best life”. The 39-year-old Para athlete was born with a r are genetic medical condition - congenital insensitivity to pain , Bonnici was unable to feel any aches and discomfort...