The Malta Independent 5 May 2025, Monday
View E-Paper

Others

Skiing: Dodging nerves, skier Shiffrin vows to enjoy ride

Thursday, 11 October 2018, 09:25 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

On particularly stressful occasions, Mikaela Shiffrin can feel the anxiety build moments before her run. Her throat tightens, and her eyes water. Her suit feels way too tight, and her...

Golf: Brooks Koepka voted PGA Tour's top player of the year

Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 19:21 Last update: about 8 years ago

U.S. Open and PGA champion Brooks Koepka added to his trophy collection Tuesday when he picked up the Jack Nicklaus Award trophy as the PGA Tour player of the year. Koepka is the sixth player in...

Tokyo Olympics: Costs hit almost $25 billion... may go higher

Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 11:53 Last update: about 8 years ago

The price tag keeps soaring for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics despite local organizers and the International Olympic Committee saying that spending is being cut. A report just released by the national...

Malta Air Rifle and Pistol Shooting Club holds second competition of National League 2018-19

Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 10:07 Last update: about 8 years ago

On Saturday 6 October 2018, the Malta Air Rifle and Pistol Shooting Club held its second competition of the National League 2018-19 in both Air Pistol and Air Rifle disciplines, at the Larry Vella Hall indoor range in Bidnija. In both events the shooters had to shoot 6 sets of 10 shots for a total of 60 shots each in 1hr 15minutes....

Msida Arrows Badminton Club host international tournament

Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 08:56 Last update: about 8 years ago

The Msida Arrows Badminton Club (MABC) recently hosted an international tournament featuring a group of Sicilian players. This Sicilian squad was made up of the best players in the Italian island who were individually hand-picked for the trip to Malta....

IOC picks Senegal as first African host for Youth Olympics

Monday, 8 October 2018, 23:35 Last update: about 8 years ago

The IOC has picked its first African host of any Olympics, formally awarding the 2022 Youth Games to Senegal. Senegal President Macky Sall was present on Monday to see International Olympic...

  • don't miss