Silver for Malta! Women’s basketball team shines in Small Countries Championship

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The local team won four out of the five matches played in the tournament

Francesca Vella

Malta stood against Norway in the final of the FIBA Women’s European Championship for Small Countries 2024 yesterday in Kosovo. The local team took second place in the tournament, as the result of the match saw Norway triumph with a score of 61-54.

Although Norway was the predicted favourite to win this tournament, the Malta team put up a good fight throughout yesterday’s match, holding a five-point advantage at half-time.

The local women’s basketball team achieved the silver position under the guidance of coach Charles Bonnici, with top scorer Amber Melgoza hitting 16 points and 12 rebounds, and Steffi De Martino contributing 12 points.

Well done Malta team!

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Francesca Vella

Francesca has always felt most at home in a cinema or theatre, particularly if musicals are involved. She loves to read, write, and share about her experiences of both the fictional and the real world.