Malta's Taekwondo team wins big at the European Games of Small States

Five medals were won by Maltese Taekwondo atheltes during the European Games of Small States in Riga

7 October 2025, 2:42pm
by Jade Bezzina

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Athletes Luke Chricop, Michela Scerri, Alycia Cassar, and Jean Schembri with Coach Gianluca Barbara

The Maltese Taekwondo delegation led by Coach Gianluca Barbara, made a lasting impression this year at the European Games of Small States with a series of outstanding performances.

Maltese athletes won a total of five medals across two competitions.

The competition was held at the International Exhibition Centre in Riga, Latvia.

Three medals were secured by junior gold medallist Alycia Cassar, silver medallist Michela Scerri, with another silver medal won by cadet Jean Schembri.

These athletes went on to compete again during the Riga Open G1 tournaments securing two additional silver medals by junior Taekwondoins Alycia Cassar and Michela Scerri.

For Coach Barbara, the results in Riga were a representation of growth.

“Our goal isn’t simply to win, but to evolve mentally, technically, and emotionally. Every match, win or lose, is a step forward,” he stated after the event.

The Maltese athletes competed against contenders from across Europe namely, Iceland, Andorra, Faroe Islands, and Montenegro which currently leads in the medal standings.

Jade Bezzina is an intern with MaltaToday. She is pursuing a degree in communications at...