Wednesday, 29 July ’26 proved a quieter day for Team Malta in Glasgow. This was with competition across Athletics besides Lawn Bowls.
In the 200m event, Claire Azzopardi recorded 24.16s (+1.4m/s) to be placed 23rd amongst 35 event finishing competitors. This was just off her season’s best performance of 24.01s.
Alongside Azzopardi’s 100m performance 2 days before on Monday, 27 August, the results reflect the high standards she has sustained throughout the season. It also offers further encouragement as she develops towards future major championships.
Graham Pellegrini also competed in the 200m event. He clocked 21.20s (+2.4 m/s) to finish 31st out of 59 event finishers.
This performance cannot be recognised as an official seasonal best. This is due to the wind reading exceeding the permissible limit of +2.0m/s. however, it reflects his fastest performance of the season under all conditions. It also points towards a strong return to top-level competition, following shortly after a below-par ’25 season.
In Lawn Bowls, Shaun Parnis besides Troy Lorimer respectively faced Wales’ Ross Owen besides Daniel Salmon. As in their previous match, Malta dropped a 5 on the 1st end. This was despite playing well as the Welsh pair kept them at bay to take the 1st set 8-3.
Malta reflected real grit during the 2nd set, winning 4-3 to compel a tie-break. Taking the mat, Lorimer delivered 3 excellent bowls around the jack. This placed Lorimer 2 behind in key positions. The Welsh pair couldn’t match them. So, Malta too the tie-break in claiming their 1st win from 2 matches.
Team Malta’s commitments were expected to continue on Thursday, 30 July with Athletics as well as Lawn Bowls.
Connie Rixon opens her Women’s Singles campaign in the morning against the Falkland Islands’ Daphne Arthur-Almond. This is before returning during the afternoon to compete against Australia’s Ellen Fife. The Mens’ Pairs of Shaun Parnis besides Troy Lorimer were also scheduled to play in the morning against Jersey.
