Antonio Mizzi, MOC Director of Public Relations, writes:
Reference is made to the article written by Lino Bugeja (The Times, December 14) with reference to the MOC Sports Awards 2004.
I would like to put Mr Bugeja's mind at rest that great care is taken in the assignment of these awards and it is not the intention of the Malta Olympic Committee (MOC) to send a wrong message as alleged by the correspondent.
It might be of interest for the readers to know that the sport of billiards is regulated by the 'World Confederation of Billiards Sports' which is recognised by the IOC. This confederation forms part of the 'Association of the IOC Recognised International Sports Federations'.