William Chetcuti and Diane Borg sportsman and sportswoman of the year
Video: Mark Zammit Cordina
William Chetcuti and Diane Borg were this evening named Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year during the SportMalta awards 2011.
Danica Bonello Spiteri was named SportMalta award winner and Nathan Lee Xuereb Young Athlete of the Year. The men's rugby team was named National Team of the Year.
The best athletes with special needs were Steve Fenech/Mandy Ghio (Wheelchair Dancing) and Mark Zammit Cutajar (Special Olympics).
Julian Pace Bonello is official of the year.
Special recognition was given to Nathan Farrugia, Keith Bartolo and Marcon Bezzina.
The event of the year award went to the European Judo Championships for Cadets. Special recognition was given to Lifecycle and the Special Olympics.
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Geoffrey Farrugia
Jan 22nd, 12:10
Whilst congratulating William and Diane for this success, this event shows the shallowness of sports locally where the same person is sportsman of the year for the 8th time.
For him personally and the sports he represents this is a success but for sports in general this is short of failure.
ADRIAN TANTI
Jan 24th, 16:07
William is a World Class athlete. Its almost impossible to have someone like him. Wish to have more but we are a small country, we dont invest a lot in sports. William is capable to win a medal in Olympics but it depends on luck and mostly he need to control his nerves on his special day.
Sean Camilleri
Jan 22nd, 11:26
A very big well done to Diane for here achievements in athletics and to Mario Bonello for his coaching and support.
L Cremona
Jan 22nd, 10:35
Congratulations to all nominees & all those who were honored at the Malta Sports Awards...including Thomas Cremona who was also given Special Recognition for his Ocean Rowing World Records :)
ADRIAN TANTI
Jan 22nd, 08:50
A Very Big Well Done to yesterdays WInner. As a team mate I would like to congratule DIANE BORG (ATHLETICS). Apart from having natural talent in her sports, she possess great Determination and Commitment. As She said during ' Everyone Must Believe in himself even when passing through difficult moments and with few hopes'
May I wish a speed recovery to a young athlete who is fighting an illness abroad !!!!!!
ADRIAN TANTI
(MARIO BONELLO ATHLETICS TEAM)
HENRY FENECH AZZOPARDI
Jan 22nd, 07:44
CONGRETULATIONS MY FRIEND YOU DESERVE IT FOR ALL THE SACRIFICES THAT YOU ENDURE IN TRAINING. KEEP IT UP, WE ARE PROUD OF YOU
Giovanni Rizzo
Jan 22nd, 06:56
Prosit once again William.
Jason Borg
Jan 22nd, 12:14
Proset William
Johnny Xerri
Jan 22nd, 05:53
yet again another honour goes to William Chetcuti...in stark contrast to those who oppose fire arms and Mr Chetcuti's hobby...he obtains results for our country...whilst they obtain bad publicity
Well done Mr Chetcuti...
Mrs Theresa Demanuele
Jan 22nd, 01:47
Well done to both and especially to Diane. You were always outstanding because you put passion, effort, dedication and determination in eveything that you do be it studying, sports... And you have passed on an important message to parents and educators that studying & sports can definitely be combined - with sacrifice and determination & there it is the golden key to success!
Prosit Di - am so proud of you!! Keep that radiant smile of yours, and your determination and may God bless you always!
Chris Schembri Baldacchino
Jan 22nd, 01:17
Prosit Diane! .. And well done for the speech! Words of wisdom!