Two of Malta’s rising weightlifting talents delivered impressive performances at the Italian Senior Regional Weightlifting Championships held in Caltanissetta, Sicily this weekend, proudly representing the country against some of Italy’s top athletes.

Despite competing in a senior-level competition, both Maltese lifters managed to secure podium finishes, highlighting the bright future of weightlifting in Malta.

Nineteen-year-old Luke Stefan Micallef produced an outstanding display in the 65kg category, finishing second among twelve competitors. Luke Stefan successfully lifted 96kg in the snatch and an impressive 124kg in the clean & jerk. His clean & jerk performance also earned him new Maltese Junior and Senior national records in the category, marking a major milestone early in his sporting career.

Meanwhile, fellow junior athlete Nathaniel Fenech also impressed in the 85kg category, claiming third place on the podium. The 18-year-old registered lifts of 105kg in the snatch and 134kg in the clean & jerk, continuing to establish himself as one of Malta’s most promising young competitive lifters.

Well done, boys!