SOUTHERN DEVELOPMENT BASKETBALL LEAGUE (SDBL) DEBUTS AT TA’ QALI , MALTA – The Malta Basketball Association (MBA) is proud to announce the formal recognition and launch of the Southern Development Basketball League (SDBL). Organized by the Valletta Dream Basketball Club (Affiliation VO2557), this new competitive platform is set to enhance the local basketball landscape through …
The Malta Basketball Association will be organising a 3×3 Basketball Teaching Clinic for Schools on Wednesday 30th October 2024. This clinic is being organised as part of the ‘Her World, Her Rules’ global campaign which aims to increase the number of girls playing basketball around the world. All club coaches are invited to attend.The event will …
by Bernard Vassallo Ahead of the forthcoming 2021/2022 local basketball season, the MBA has applied for approval to allow spectators during the games. Approval was forthcoming subject to the adherement to the proposed MBA Protocol (attached). Clubs are advised to notify their supporters accordingly and all persons who will be attending to the games are …
By Bernard Vassallo The Malta men senior team was in Ireland in the past days to compete in the FIBA European Championship for Small Countries 2021 which were held in Dublin. Malta started their commitments with a sound win over San Marino. Malta – San Marino 96-65 (31-14, 21-28, 33-16, 11-7) Another convincing win followed, …
By Bernard Vassallo The Malta under 16 women squad took part in the games from Group E of the 2021 FIBA Under 16 Women European Challengers. This group, composed of five teams was played in Tbilisi, Georgia. After an encouraging strong start against Georgia, Malta suffered a heartbreak in the final two games as two, …
Statement from the Malta Basketball Association: The Prolonged Ban on Sport The Malta Basketball Association is disappointed with the latest COVID19 measures which were put forth earlier today by the Government and Public Health Authorities. Just a few days ago, together with the Malta Football Association and the Aquatic Sports Association, the MBA, whilst reiterating …
by Bernard Vassallo It is good news this evening for the Malta Basketball Association as the Secretary General, Joseph Muscat, has just been named as the Sport Official of the Year for 2020 during the 61st edition of the SportMalta Awards Għażliet Sportivi Nazzjonali held a short while ago. The final eight man sport journalist panel, representing the …
Bernard Vassallo Following the publication of the Legal Notice 76/2021 on the interpretation of the new measures (applicable till 11th April) put forth by the Government vis-à-vis the COVID19 pandemic, it has now been made clear by the Government Authorities that: Persons below the age of seventeen years (17) are prohibited from participating in contact …
By Bernard Vassallo The Malta Basketball Association would like to publicly express solidarity with the young footballer Ms. Maya Lucia after the alleged case of racial abuse during a youth football league match last Sunday. The MBA believes in promoting sport that is open to all. Above that, in youth events, there should be further …
3rd June 2020 The Malta Basketball Association strongly condemns the racist comments directed at local athlete Rashed Al-Tumi, who has been the target of racially-motivated comments on social media. The MBA expresses solidarity with the Maltese goalkeeper and stresses that racism and discrimination should have no place in our society. Attacks and comments of this …