The Malta Handball Association (MHA) today held a positive and constructive meeting with representatives of Luxol Sports Club in relation to the establishment of a new handball academy aimed at encouraging greater participation among young people and further strengthening the development pathway of handball in Malta.
The meeting focused on the importance of investing in youth programmes, nurturing future talent, and creating sustainable structures that will contribute to the long-term growth of the sport. Both parties discussed opportunities to increase accessibility to handball and foster greater engagement among children and young athletes.
The Malta Handball Association recognises that the future success of Maltese handball depends on the continued development of grassroots initiatives and the establishment of quality academies that provide young players with the opportunity to learn, develop and enjoy the sport from an early age.
Vladimiro Comodini, President of the Malta Handball Association, said:
“The Malta Handball Association fully supports initiatives that encourage young people to participate in our sport. The creation of handball academies is essential for the continued growth and sustainability of handball in Malta. We welcome Luxol Sports Club’s commitment to youth development and look forward to working together to provide the next generation of players with the best possible opportunities to learn, compete and thrive.”
David Cini and Dean Buhagiar, representing Luxol Sport Club added:
“Our vision is to create an environment where young athletes can discover and develop a passion for handball while learning important values such as teamwork, discipline and respect. We are grateful for the positive engagement and support shown by the Malta Handball Association and look forward to contributing to the future of Maltese handball.”
The Malta Handball Association remains committed to supporting clubs, academies and all stakeholders working towards the development of handball at grassroots level and ensuring a bright future for the sport across Malta.
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Representatives of the Malta Handball Association and Luxol Club following a meeting to discuss the establishment of a new youth handball academy and the continued development of grassroots handball in Malta.