The golden girl
Peppijna Dalli
Years of training have paid off for 11-year-old gymnast Peppijna Dalli, who scooped two gold medals during the Warsaw Junior Olympiad, held last weekend.
Her results have also rewarded her parents' efforts to promote the young girl's dreams and support her - the family moved to Poland in June and Peppijna has continued to focus on trampoline training four times a week with her new coach Roman Gruszkiewicz.
Peppijna won gold medals in trampoline (under 13) and tumbling last weekend. She has been training in gymnastics since she was three and the results of the weekend are a "clear indication of her achievements due to long years of hard training", said her father, Alex.
Last year, Peppijna underwent intensive training under her Chinese coach Albert Chun as she was preparing for the Small Nations Games. Her training included a long trip to China, away from her family, and shorter ones to the UK.
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kat worley
Oct 29th 2009, 06:46
Well done pep, we always knew you were a star
Elwanda Libreri
Oct 27th 2009, 16:07
proset dear Pepp. keep it up and my you have more more and more success. you are a true golden girl, a good example for all who would like to achieve and live their dreams.
Charlene Magri
Oct 27th 2009, 14:02
Well done Peppijna... you make us very proud! From a very early stage we all knew you're very talented. Charlene & Josette
Paul dalli
Oct 26th 2009, 20:46
Well done dear Peppijna. We are all so proud of you. Looking forward to see you soon during Christmas time. Uncle Paul
Catherine Borg
Oct 26th 2009, 18:05
Well done Peppijna, this is only the begining keep it up and may you achieve what your heart desires. Catherine , Ray & Christina Borg
Gino Pace
Oct 26th 2009, 17:15
A very WELL DONE to you Pep.Keep it up
yezryl mallia
Oct 26th 2009, 16:54
Well done Peppijna and keep it up!! You deserved it!
Joe Brincat
Oct 26th 2009, 11:32
Well done Peppijna. Alex and Steph you should be very proud parents! Good luck for her future.
ABORG
Oct 26th 2009, 11:31
Well done!
john fenech
Oct 26th 2009, 09:46
Well done to Peppijna’s family and all concerned for this achievement, you are a credit to our nation. Moreover, our appreciation to Peppijna Dalli for her determination and dedication to achieve the best in sport.