Three athletes, Rylee Borg, Kim Camilleri Lagana and Tenishia Thornton together with coach Jesmond Caruana makes it to the semi-finals for Sport Malta Awards Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali.
This event is aimed to acknowledge the sporting achievements acquired during the year 2022. A total of 59 journalists who are members of the Malta Sports Journalists Association had to cast their vote for the six finalists in each category. The public can also participate in the People’s Choice Award.
During a press conference held at the Teddie Borg Hall at SportMalta’s Cottonera Sports Complex, which was transmitted live on social media, the finalists of this year’s Sport Malta Awards Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali were announced, Tenisha Thornton, Kim Camilleri Lagana and Jesmond Caruana makes it to the final.
The 63rd edition of the SportMalta Awards of this year will be held on Saturday, 25th February at the Sir Temi Zammit Hall within the University of Malta, which will be transmitted live on TVM Sport + starting at 8 p.m. with the with the Red Carpet followed by the Awards Ceremony.
The MWA finalists of the 63rd edition are:
Sportswoman of the Year
Tenishia Thornton – Weightlifting
Youth Athlete of the Year Women
Kim Camilleri Laganà – Weightlifting
Tenishia Thornton – Weightlifting
Coach of the Year
Jesmond Caruana – Weightlifting