{"id":15342,"date":"2026-03-09T13:11:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T13:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=15342"},"modified":"2026-03-09T13:11:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T13:11:00","slug":"274-athletes-to-compete-at-european-powerlifting-championships-in-malta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=15342","title":{"rendered":"274 Athletes To Compete At European Powerlifting Championships In Malta"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Malta is set to host the European Open Classic Powerlifting Championships, bringing together 274 athletes from 35 countries to compete for the highest continental titles.<\/p>\n

The event will be held between 15th and 22nd March at the InterContinental Hotel in St Julian\u2019s.<\/p>\n

A team of nine Maltese athletes, led by Lead Coach Joseph Abela, will compete across seven weight categories against Europe\u2019s top competitors.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Maltese participants and their schedules are as follows:<\/p>\n

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  • Maria Farrugia and Merlina Marinova \u2013 Women\u2019s U47kg on 15th March<\/li>\n
  • Shawn Farrugia \u2013 Men\u2019s U74kg on 16th March<\/li>\n
  • Neil Bezzina \u2013 Men\u2019s U83kg on 17th March<\/li>\n
  • Jurgen Dalli and Ian Pace \u2013 Men\u2019s U93kg on 19th March<\/li>\n
  • Laura Chetcuti Dimech \u2013 Women\u2019s U69kg on 19th March<\/li>\n
  • Maria Pezkine \u2013 Women\u2019s U76kg on 20th March<\/li>\n
  • Alessandro Gatt \u2013 Men\u2019s U105kg on 20th March<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Powerlifting consists of three disciplines: squat, bench press, and deadlift, with winners determined by the highest total lifted in their respective weight class.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The championship offers Maltese athletes the opportunity to compete at Europe\u2019s highest level of powerlifting, showcasing their strength and technique on an international stage.<\/p>\n

    Tag a friend to go watch the competition<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n