Regatta row: Senglea say Cospicua intentionally spoiled Freedom Day race

Senglea Rowing Club formally complains they were robbed of Regatta victory

The Senglea Rowing Club said they were robbed of the Freedom Day Regatta victory after what they described as serious violations of regulations and breaches of law while also accusing their rivals Bormla Regatta Club of blatant acts of bullying.

On Monday, Vittoriosa clinched a dramatic victory in the Freedom Day regatta when they snatched the Shield from Cottonera rivals Senglea in the final race of the day to secure the crown for the fifth time in their club history.

Vittoriosa finished with 48 points, eight clear of Cottonera rivals Cospicua and Senglea who shared the second spot on 40 points.

However, Senglea were left irate by the actions taken by their rivals Cospicua after the Tal-Pass b’Żewgt Imqadef race.

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