Sports
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Netball
Netball returns as one of the most dynamic and fast-paced team sports on the Youth Games programme. Played with intensity and precision, the game demands agility, tactical awareness and teamwork. For many athletes, Malta 2027 represents a vital step on the...
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Sailing
Sailing will make its Commonwealth Youth Games debut at Malta 2027, reflecting Malta’s strong maritime heritage. Competition will take place in open coastal waters, where athletes must balance technical skill, tactical decision-making and adaptability to...
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Squash
Squash brings intensity, speed and precision to the indoor competition schedule. Matches are fast and relentless, requiring sharp reflexes, endurance and tactical intelligence. Youth athletes will compete in a high-energy environment that showcases the...
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Swimming and Para Swimming
Swimming and Para Swimming combine power, technique and endurance in one of the Games’ most anticipated aquatic events. Athletes will compete across multiple distances and strokes, pushing for qualification times, personal bests and podium finishes.
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Triathlon
Triathlon tests complete athletic performance across swimming, cycling and running. Competing against both the clock and each other, youth triathletes must manage pace, transitions and strategy across varied terrain and open water.
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Water Polo 4x4
Water Polo 4x4 makes its Commonwealth Youth Games debut at Malta 2027, adding explosive team competition to the aquatic programme. Played at speed, the sport combines swimming strength, tactical positioning and sharp shooting in a physically demanding...
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Weightlifting
Weightlifting showcases strength, discipline and technical precision. Athletes compete across weight categories in two lifts: the snatch and the clean and jerk. Success demands explosive power and refined technique under pressure.
