Final verdicts in most of ten divisions
The H2Only League is now almost concluded, with only a few fixtures remaining to be played as most of the ten divisions have now drawn to their close and emitted their respective final verdicts. In the men's singles, the First Division title was won by...
The H2Only League is now almost concluded, with only a few fixtures remaining to be played as most of the ten divisions have now drawn to their close and emitted their respective final verdicts.
In the men's singles, the First Division title was won by Boris Lalov (Msida Arrows). He was undefeated after four wins and two draws from his six matches, giving him a total of 10 points. The runner-up spot was taken by Stefan Salomone (Birkirkara), who ended up three points adrift of the leader.
In the women's singles, the First Division title was taken by Didi Rasamayii (Pawla Wolves). She topped the table undefeated with the maximum 16 points from her eight matches. She was followed by Maria Borg on nine points.
Rodney Abela (Pawla Wolves) and Brian Zammit (Birkirkara) are the provisional leaders of the Second Division, where some fixtures are still pending.
The women's Second Division title was claimed by Juliet Gatt ahead of Shuttles BC team-mate Grace Saliba.
Mark Briffa (Shuttles BC) won the Third Division title with nine points, having preserved his unbeaten record with four wins and a draw to his credit. The race for the runner-up berth, presently in the hands of Ivan Salomone (Birkirkara), is still open. Martin Camilleri (Pawla Wolves), who trails Salomone by a single point, can overtake him if he wins his remaining fixture.
David Chua made the Fourth Division title his own, totalling 11 out of a maximum 12 points. Pawla Wolves team-mate Franz Vella was second.
Stephen Serracino Inglott, of Msida Arrows, made off with the Fifth Division title.
In Doubles, all three divisions are in their final phase, with some fixtures still left to be played.
Kenneth Vella/David Cole (Pawla Wolves) provisionally head the First Division while Avner Vella/Samuel Cali (Birkirkara) top the Second Division jointly with team-mates Ivan Salomone/Alfred Polidano.
Franz Vella/David Chua (Pawla Wolves) are currently on top of the Third Division, with a maximum eight points from four matches. Mario Pirotta/Chris Camenzuli (Msida Arrows) follow, two points behind.
More detailed information on the league can be sourced from www.badmintonmalta.org.