A nice number of local Taekwondo athletes took part in the second edition of the Invitational Games, which were held between 8 and 10 November 2024. The games represent a strong initiative by the Maltese Olympic Committee (MOC) to promote sports at the junior level actively. Launched in October 2022, this program focuses on sports not featured in the 2023 Games of the Small States of Europe.
Dragon Martial Arts fielded a team of ten athletes, tallying 7 medals. The following are the results:
GOLD
- Andrew Catania
- Samuel Vella
- Aisha Shembesh Gatt
SILVER
- Luke Chircop
- Kendra Magro
BRONZE
- Noah Kitcher Deguara
- Xavier Spiteri
Regretfully, Nathan Degiorgio and Zack Kitcher Deguara didn’t manage to stand on the podium. The only senior athlete Nicole Bunce, was left without an opponent, and her category was cancelled.
Thanks go to the Malta Taekwondo Association and the Maltese Olympic Committee for organising such an event, which gave our athletes a great opportunity and also towards promoting the sport aspect of Taekwondo. A big thanks goes to our humble coach, Mauro Busuttil, for his hard work and dedication to the development of the sport of Taekwondo. Final thanks go to all those who came to support.
Our congratulations are also extended to all other local athletes.