The Malta Sports Journalists Association (Malta SJA) has announced the ten semi-finalists in each category for the 66th edition of the Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali.

Following an evaluation process carried out by members of the Malta SJA Executive Committee, the semi-finalists are:

Sportsman of the Year

• Mauro Anastasi (Bowling)
• Rylee Borg (Weightlifting)
• Alex Degabriele (Tennis)
• Luke Galea (Karate)
• Gianluca Chetcuti (Shooting)
• Brian Cini (Snooker)
• Jared Micallef (Athletics)
• Julian Scerri (Squash)
• Fabio Spiteri (Triathlon)
• Mevrick Zammit (Blackball)

Sportswoman of the Year

• Haley Bugeja (Football)
• Francesca Curmi (Tennis)
• Katryna Esposito (Judo)
• Cynthia Frendo Duca (Bowling)
• Sasha Gatt (Swimming)
• Zea Montfort (Artistic Swimming)
• Gina McNamara (Athletics)
• Sophie St John (Artistic Gymnastics)
• Tenishia Thornton (Weightlifting)
• Jessica Vella (Karate)

Young Sportsman of the Year

• Nick Bonett (Athletics)
• Jake Castaldi (Blackball)
• Robert Farrugia Randon (Table Football)
• Nicholai Mallia (Bowling)
• Jacob Micallef (Motorsport)
• Nathan Mifsud (Weightlifting)
• Matthew Portelli (Chess)
• Thomas Sammut (Darts)
• Timmy Vassallo (Sailing)
• Adam Vassallo (Wrestling)

Young Sportswoman of the Year

• Chloe Amato (Water Polo)
• Jenna Awad Attia (Karate)
• Philippa Busuttil (Artistic Gymnastics)
• Kim Camilleri Lagana (Weightlifting)
• Emily Fenech (Skateboarding)
• Janet Galea (Artistic Gymnastics)
• Jocelyn Lydall (Squash)
• Alexandra Micallef Ampong (Pickleball)
• Thea Parnis Coleiro (Athletics)
• Sophie St John (Artistic Gymnastics)

Coach of the Year

• Robert Attard (Blackball)
• Natalie Berehova (Gymnastics)
• Rachid Chouhal (Athletics)
• Jesmond Giordimaina (Wrestling)
• Giacomo Modica (Football)
• Rodmar Pulis (Weightlifting)
• Vince Saliba (Pool)
• Mark Spiteri (Bowling)
• Jonathan Valletta (Water Polo)
• Roderick Vella (Basketball)

Official of the Year

• Ishmael Barbara (Football)
• Jesmond Caruana (Weightlifting)
• Simon Chetcuti (Combat Sports)
• Antonella Chouhal (Athletics)
• Vincent Degiorgio (Pool)
• Duncan Micallef (Motorsport)
• Abraham Vassallo (Wrestling)
• Anna Vassallo (Taekwondo)
• Rita Azzopardi (Water Polo)
• Terry Camilleri (Snooker)

Team of the Year

• Team Malta European Athletics Div 3 (Athletics)
• Bormla Subbuteo (Table Football)
• Bowling Mediterranean Team (Bowling)
• Gymnastics GSSE Team (Gymnastics)
• Ħamrun Spartans (Football)
• Luxol SA (Futsal)
• Malta Under 18 National Team (Water Polo)
• Pool Team World Shoot Out (Pool)
• Team Boost Stella Maris (Sailing)
• Women’s National Team (Football)

In the next phase, Malta SJA members will join the expert jury to vote and select the five finalists in each category. The finalists will be announced on Saturday 14 February 2026 at 10.00am, with the reveal broadcast live on TVMSport+.

The winners will then be unveiled during the Final Awards Ceremony on Saturday 28 February 2026, celebrating the achievements of Maltese athletes and teams during 2025.

During the final evening, the following additional honours will also be presented:

• People’s Choice Award
• Sport for Social Change Award
• Hall of Fame
• Fair Play Award (to be presented for the first time)

More information, including the official regulations and a full list of past winners, is available on the Malta Sports Journalists Association website.