weightlifting

The Malta weigthlifting national team pose with their medals in Monaco.

Malta weightlifters shine at European Small Nations Championships in Monaco

Malta selection won the silver medal

March 25, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
Tenishia Thornton was named as Sportswoman of the Year.

Castaldi, Thornton win top awards at Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali

Women’s football team, Tesse honoured after historic promotion

March 2, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
The semi-finalists of the Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali were announced on Sunday.

Teuma, Bugeja, and Thornton among semi-finalists at Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali

Annual sports awards reach 64th edition

January 28, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
Tenishia Thornton has enjoyed an extraordinary year in international weightlifting competition.

Thornton, Gusman and Curmi star in excellent year for Maltese sport

A final review of local achievements in Maltese sport

January 1, 2024| Valhmor Camilleri
Rylee Borg in action at the MWA National Championships.

Record-breaking performances at Malta Weightlifting National Championships

Rylee Borg and Kim Camilleri Lagana produce dominant displays

December 25, 2023| Valhmor Camilleri
Tenishia Thornton placed seventh in a 2024 Olympic Games qualifier.

Maltese lifter Tenishia Thornton places seventh at IWF Grand Prix

Secures best result in Olympic qualifiers

December 10, 2023| Valhmor Camilleri
Tenishia Thornton in action in Luxembourg.

Maltese weightlifters impress at European Small Nations Championship

Tenishia Thornton and Rylee Borg land titles

November 27, 2023| Valhmor Camilleri
From left: Rylee Borg, Jesmond Caruana, Tenishia Thornton and Kim Camilleri Lagana.

Impressive performances by Maltese lifters at IWF World Junior Championships

Spate of national records broken by Maltese weightlifters

November 21, 2023| Times of Malta
Tenishia Thornton to compete at the IWF World Junior Championships.

Maltese weightlifters to compete at IWF World Junior Championships in Mexico

Rylee Borg, Tenishia Thornton and Kim Camilleri Lagana to represent Malta

November 5, 2023| Times of Malta
The Malta Weightlifting Association will host the Mediterranean Weightlifting Cup.

Malta to host Mediterranean Weightlifting Cup and International Open

International events to be held on October 7 and 8

September 28, 2023| Times of Malta
Tenishia Thornton. Photo: Malta Weightlifting Association

Tenishia Thornton with strong performance at IWF World Championship

Sets the stage for Olympic qualification

September 11, 2023| Times of Malta
Yazmin Zammit Stevens in action at the Cottonera Sports Complex.

Impressive performances at the Malta Open Weightlifting Championship

Number of national records set by Maltese lifters

August 21, 2023| Times of Malta
Tenishia Thornton placed seventh overall at European Junior Championships.

Weightlifter Thornton misses out on podium places at European Juniors

Malta's rising star places seventh overall

July 29, 2023| Times of Malta
The Malta contingent pose with medals in Maribor.

Medals success for lifters Camilleri Lagana and Borg in Maribor

Earn podium places in EYOF promotional event

July 25, 2023| Times of Malta
Rylee Borg (left) on the podium at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships.

Strong finish for Malta at Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships

Rylee Borg wins two silver medals

July 14, 2023| Times of Malta
Tenishia Thornton (centre) poses with her gold medal.

Thornton strikes gold at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships

Young Maltese lifter also secured silver medal in the senior event

July 13, 2023| Valhmor Camilleri
Kim Camilleri Lagana (right) poses with her bronze medal at the Commonwealth Championships.

Kim Camilleri Lagana wins three medals at the Commonwealth Championships

Maltese weightlifter secured podium placings at Euro Championships last week

July 12, 2023| Times of Malta
Kim Camilleri Lagana in action at the European U-5 Championships.

Weightlifter Kim Camilleri Lagana shines at Euro U-15 Championships

Wins three bronze medals in 45kg category in Chisinau

July 2, 2023| Valhmor Camilleri
Kaya Curmi Inguanez (left) and Kim Camilleri Lagana will compete at the European Youth Championships.

Two weightlifters to represent Malta at European Youth Championships.

Kim Camilleri Lagana and Kaya Curmi Inguanez in action in Chisinau

June 26, 2023| Times of Malta
Yazmin Camilleri was the top performer in the U17 category.

Malta weightlifting Association hold U13, U17 ranking competition

Matthias Mifsud, Yazmin Camilleri top category finishes

June 19, 2023| Times of Malta
Kaya Curmi Inguanez produced an impressive showing last weekend.

Lifter Kaya Curmi Inguanez books berth at European Youth Championships

A spate of national records during competition

May 30, 2023| Times of Malta
Tenishia Thornton in action at the European Welghtlifting Championships.

Thornton places fourth in Group B at European Weightlifting Championships

Cramp on third attempt in jerk jeopardised her final result

April 18, 2023| Times of Malta
Rylee Borg in action at the MWA ranking event.

Lifter Rylee Borg qualifies for Euro U-17, Commonwealth Championships

Thornton steps up preparations for European Championships

April 10, 2023| Times of Malta
Tenishia Thornton has been nominated for the EWF Weightlifter of the Year Award.

Thornton nominated for EWF Weightlifter of the Year award

Crowned as world and European champion in 2022

March 24, 2023| Valhmor Camilleri
The SportMalta Awards were held on Saturday at the University of Malta.

Dejan Grech, Katryna Esposito take main honours at SportMalta Awards

Ħamrun Spartans FC named Team of the Year

February 26, 2023| Times of Malta
Kim Camilleri Lagana (second left) receives her award.

Lifter Camilleri Lagana wins first Atlas Youth Athlete of the Month award

European champion qualified for the World Youth Championships

February 20, 2023| Times of Malta
The SportMalta Awards will be held on Saturday, February 25.

Familiar faces among finalists of SportMalta Awards Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali

Tenishia Thornton, Anthony Farrugia and Jeremy Zammit again among finalists

February 17, 2023| Times of Malta
Kim Camilleri Lagana has qualified for the World Youth Championships.

Weightlifter Camilleri Lagana qualifies for Youth World Championships

On The Move Programme participants also take part

January 29, 2023| Times of Malta
Tenishia Thornton in action at the worlds in Bogota.

Thornton sets Commonwealth Youth record at world championships

Breaks four national records in the process

December 9, 2022| Times of Malta
The Malta Weightlifting Federation contingent in Cyprus.

Maltese weightlifters shine at European Small Nations Championship

Thornton strikes gold at Cyprus Junior International Open

November 6, 2022| Times of Malta