The Maltese Olympic Committee (MOC) has announced that the 16th edition of the Maltese

Olympic Committee Sports Awards will take place on Thursday 7 December at the Corinthia Palace

Hotel.

The MOC Sports Awards will be bestowed upon athletes and teams who have distinguished

themselves in major international competitions organised under the auspices of the International

Federation of that sport or a recognised and reputable International Sport Organisation as well as

games held under the MOC umbrella such as the Games of the Small States of Europe, European Youth

Olympic Festival and the Youth Commonwealth Games.

Sporting Associations and Federation as well as Local Councils have been invited to submit

nominations for achievements during the competition period 16 October 2016 and 15 October

2017. F

urthermore Associations and Federations are being encouraged to nominate athletes,

coaches, officials and administrators who have, through their participation and service promoted

and fostered the principles of Olympic ideals at various levels whilst respecting the Olympic charter

for possible induction in the Hall of Fame.

Nominations are to be submitted for consideration by not later than Friday 3 November.

The MOC Sports Awards will be televised live on TVM2.