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Sliema ASC posted photos appearing to show bite marks on the torso and arm of two of its players. Credit: Sliema ASC

San Ġiljan waterpolo player seeks to block 12-match ban

Ban would mean player Ben Plumpton would miss the entire league

July 29, 2024| Edwina Brincat, Valhmor Camilleri
Ben Plumpton's ban increased to 12 matches.

Waterpolo player has ban for biting tripled to 12 games by ASA Appeals Board

Plumpton severely punished for violent behaviour

July 19, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
Ben Plumpton was handed four-match ban, fined €1,000 for biting Sliema players. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

San Ġiljan ASC's Plumpton handed four-match ban for biting Sliema players

Fined €1,000 for violent conduct

July 19, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
Sliema ASC posted photos appearing to show bite marks on the torso and arm of two of its players. Photo: Sliema ASC.

Sliema waterpolo club accuses San Ġiljan ASC player of biting

Neptunes back Sliema ASC claims, say player was in previous similar incidents

July 18, 2024| James Cummings
Niki Lanzon (centre) speaks to his players in Lodz. Photo: Timmy Cutugno

Lanzon hails team’s spirit after Under-19 Euro qualification

Malta youngsters qualified for finals in Bulgaria

March 20, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
Dean Bugeja shoots at goal against Bulgaria. Photo: Timmy Cutugno

Malta U-19 end Euro waterpolo championship qualifiers with perfect record

Alec Fenech scores five times against Bulgaria

March 17, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
Malta's Alec Fenech shoots at goal against Poland. Photo: Timmy Cutugno

Malta thump Poland to reach European U-19 Championship finals

Second win in a row for Niki Lanzon's side

March 16, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
Jayden Cutajar shoots at goal against Slovakia. Photo: Timmy Cutugno.

Malta U-19s ease past Slovakia to open Euro qualifying campaign in style

Max Zammit leads Malta's scorers with five goals

March 15, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
The Malta U-19 waterpolo national team that left Malta for the European Championship qualifiers. Photo: Timmy Cutugno

Malta U-19 waterpolo team face Slovakia in European qualifiers opener

Bulgaria and Poland are Malta's other opponents in the group

March 15, 2024| Times of Malta
The Żonqor pool that is to be returned to the club. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Cabinet agrees to return Żonqor pool to Marsascala Aquatic Sports Club

Robert Abela announces cabinet decision to roll back Sadeen switch

February 27, 2024| Times of Malta
Malta will be hosting the World Aquatics U-16 Championship in June. Photo: DOI

Malta U-16 faces tough draw at World Championships to be staged in Malta

National team take on Greece, Kazakhstan and Romania

February 15, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
Nicky Grixti receives the Player of the Year award in the presence of Karl Izzo (left), the ASA president and Ernest Agius, representing BOV.

Sliema duo Nicky Grixti, Francesca Paolella named ASA Players of the Year

Top performers in 2023 honoured by aquatic association

February 3, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
Jake Tanti will continue his career in Spain with CN Mataro.

San Ġiljan goalkeeper Jake Tanti joins Spanish side CN Mataro

To play a leading role for new club in quest of Euro qualification

January 31, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
Daniil Merkulov has agreed to join Sirens ASC.

Sirens ASC sign Russian star Merkulov

Bring in Mattia Ortoleva and Peter Borg

January 25, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
From left: ASA president Karl Izzo with Sports Minister Clifton Grima and LEN president Antonio Silva.

Malta to host waterpolo's LEN Champions Final Four for the next three years

Tournament to played at Tal-Qroqq National Pool between June 6 and 8

January 18, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
Waterpolo referee Massimo Angileri represented Malta at the European Championship finals. Photo: ASA

Waterpolo ref Massimo Angileri among match officials at European Championship

Was handed four appointments by governing body LEN

January 14, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
Pro Recco celebrates after winning the LEN Champions League in 2023. Photo: LEN

Aquatics Malta submit bid to host LEN Champions League Final Four

Tournament to be played between June 6 and 8

January 14, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
Malta finished 15th at the European Championships after defeating Israel in a penalty shoot-out. Photo: LEN

Malta waterpolo win thrilling shoot-out to place 15th in Europe

Jake Tanti takes centre stage with two saves in penalty shoot-out

January 13, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
Malta's Jake Muscat shoots at goal against Serbia. Photo: LEN

No margin of error for Malta’s finishing in final Euros battle against Israel

Rematch against Israel to determine final placing

January 13, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
The Malta waterpolo national team were beaten by Slovenia at the European Championships. Photo: LEN

Slovenia punish Malta waterpolo at Euros

National team face Israel in play-off to avoid bottom spot

January 11, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
Malta face Slovenia in the European Championships on Thursday. Photo: LEN

Cirovic wants big performance for Malta in must-win Slovenia match

Sam Gialanze and Mark Castillo miss out again

January 11, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
Malta goalkeeper Jake Tanti attempts to make a save at the European Champions. Photo: LEN

Favourites Serbia outclass depleted Malta in European Championships

Face Slovenia in playoff on Wednesday

January 9, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
Sam Gialanze is out of the match against Serbia due to fever. Photo: LEN

Malta waterpolo without four players for Tuesday's match against Serbia

Gialanze, Bugelli and Galea unfit to play

January 9, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
Malta face Serbia after beating Israel in this year's European Championships. Photo: LEN

Izzo hails team’s character but calls for more focus

Malta face Serbia on Tuesday

January 9, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
The Malta waterpolo national team came from behind to beat Israel. Photo: ASA

Lion-hearted Malta fight back to secure historic win over Israel at Euros

Team grabs first-ever win in group stages of continental finals

January 7, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
The Malta waterpolo national team players celebrate a goal against Germany. Photo: ASA

Cirovic tells Malta players to believe more in themselves against Israel

National team eye first win at Euros against the Israelis

January 7, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
Malta fell to Germany in their first game of the Euros. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Gallant Malta start Euro campaign with close defeat to Germany

Malta fall to five-goal defeat in Euro opener

January 5, 2024| Paul Cachia
Malta waterpolo coach Milan Cirovic talks to his players during the SportMalta Christmas International Tournament. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Cirovic backs his players as Malta waterpolo face Germany in Euro opener

Montenegrin coach named a young squad for continental finals

January 5, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
PBS are set to broadcast Malta's matches at the European Waterpolo Championship finals. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

SportMalta, PBS reach agreement on TV rights of Malta's Euro matches

Malta to play in fifth successive waterpolo continental finals

January 3, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
Malta will be taking part in the European Waterpolo Championship finals. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

ASA president hits out at PBS as TVM will not broadcast Malta's matches at Euros

Malta to participate in continental finals for fifth successive time

January 2, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri