Gold medal athletes get funds for training

Thirty athletes who won medals during the 12th edition of the Games for Small States of Europe attended a ceremony in honour of Team Malta's success in Monaco. A total of Lm14,000 were distributed by Maltese Olympic Committee (MOC), with gold medal...

Thirty athletes who won medals during the 12th edition of the Games for Small States of Europe attended a ceremony in honour of Team Malta's success in Monaco.

A total of Lm14,000 were distributed by Maltese Olympic Committee (MOC), with gold medal winners getting Lm800 each in aid of their training and technical preparation.

The MOC distributed participation certificates and mementos to those who formed part of the contingent.

The audience was addressed by the Minister of Education, Youth and Employment, Louis Galea, who commented favourably on the professional attitude of the athletes and officials.

Mr Justice Lino Farrugia Sacco, MOC president, referred to the success achieved by Team Malta during the last GSSE. This, he said, confirmed the progress registered in recent years and the way Malta continued to dominate in certain.

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