The Maltese kickboxing team achieved remarkable success at the International Sport Karate Association (ISKA) World Championships, which concluded yesterday in Vienna, Austria. Competing against over 1,000 kickboxers, the team secured four gold, three silver, and six bronze medals.

Thanks to these impressive results, Malta has climbed the overall rankings, now sitting 14th out of 35 participating nations, an improvement from last year's position.

Under the guidance of head coach Master Noel Mercieca, the gold medalists included Ahweafa Garenne, Celeste Galea, Faris Lukovic, and Jake Gomez Blanco. Silver medals were awarded to Victor Galea, Jesred Piscopo, and Skyler Bezzina, while bronze medals went to Celeste Galea, Faris Lukovic, Borko Stanojcic, Singleton Toriano, Bajic Milivoje, and Ahweafa Garenne.

In light of this outstanding performance, Isaac Chetcuti, President of the Malta Kickboxing Association (MKBA), announced that Malta will host the next ISKA European Championship in 2025. He congratulated all the Maltese fighters for their exceptional achievements, which have helped bring this prestigious event to our shores.

Congratulations Team Malta!