#58: Malta National Open Results

Written By @gianluca.barbara

The 2025 edition of the Malta Taekwondo National Open took place on the weekend of the 8th and 9th February, featuring both kyorugi (sparring) and poomsae (patterns/forms).

Hosted at the Iron Taekwondo League, Santa Venera, local athletes got a chance to showcase their skills.

In the Kyorugi segment, 33 Iron Taekwondo League players registered for the event, while two athletes from Birzebbuga Taekwondo Club and three athletes from Dragon Academy signed up.

Following that, the poomsae segment was comprised of 15 total athletes, all hailing from Iron Taekwondo League.

National Titles (Kyorugi)

  • Tyas Mifsud Calleja, ITL (Kids M - 24 kg)

  • Dwayne Micallef, ITL (Kids M -26 kg)

  • Sam Sepulveda, ITL (kids M - 29 kg)

  • Justin Tan, ITL (kids M - 32 kg)

  • Oliver Gatt, ITL (kids M - 36 kg)

  • Max Shliakhouski, ITL (kids M - 40 kg)

  • Dailen Barbara, ITL (kids M - 48 kg)

  • Emma Law Lautier, ITL (kids F - 26 kg)

  • Ella Schembri, ITL (kids F - 32 kg)

  • Eva Mifsud Calleja, ITL (kids F - 40 kg)

  • Anika Jovanovic, ITL (kids F - 44 kg)

  • Adam Bileci, ITL (cadets M - 33 kg)

  • Jean Schembri, ITL (cadets M - 41 kg)

  • Robin Zammit, ITL (cadets M - 45 kg)

  • Brayden Micallef, ITL (cadets M - 49 kg)

  • Sherzod Bazarov, ITL (cadets M - 53 kg)

  • Dean Spiteri, BTC (cadets M - 61 kg)

  • Emma Gellel, ITL (cadets F - 37 kg)

  • Merobika Abdela, ITL (cadets M +59 kg)

  • Samuel Vella, DAM (juniors M -55 kg)

  • Nathan Degiorgio, DAM (juniors M - 59 kg)

  • Luke Chircop, DAM (juniors M -63 kg)

  • Michela Scerri, ITL (juniors F - 44 kg)

  • Dana Desira, BTC (juniors F - 49 kg)

  • Alycia Cassar, ITL (juniors F - 63 kg)

  • Fergeson Galea, ITL (seniors M - 63 kg)

  • Cristian Urrego, ITL (seniors M - 74 kg)

  • Ashik Sunil, ITL (seniors M - 80 kg)

  • Czarek Odlanicki (seniors M + 87 kg)

  • Gianluca Barbara (masters M - 80 kg)

National Titles (Poomsae)

  • Noah Barbara, ITL (kids 5-7 years M)

  • Max Shliakhouski, ITL (kids 7-11 years M)

  • Ana Camilleri Young, ITL (kids 7-11 years F)

  • Fatma Azzam, ITL (kids 7-11 years M&F advanced)

  • James Lee, ITL (kids 7-11 years M, advanced)

  • Sinan Koruk, ITL (cadets, M)

  • Jovo Mirkovic, ITL (under 30 years)

  • Gianluca Barbara, ITL (under 40 years)

A total of 32 gold medals went ITL’s way, while three and two respective gold medals were awarded to Dragon Academy and Birzebbuga Taekwondo Club.

The MTA would like to extend its thanks to all athletes and coaches who attended the event, and to referee Mauro Busuttil (DAM) and poomsae judges Jovo Mirkovic (ITL) and Neville Desira (BTC). The Association also thanks all parents and volunteers.

@gianluca.barbara

Gianluca is a certified and registered specialist in exercise and nutrition science. He is also a journalist and avid researcher on a mission to find the healthiest lifestyle, even while living on the fattest island in Europe.

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