Maltese Research

Malta has one of the highest childhood obesity rates in Europe — and it’s not slowing down. According to a new University of Malta study led by Marika Borg , Daniel Cauchi , Charmaine Gauci , and Neville Calleja , over 40% of Maltese primary school children  are overweight or obese. The research reveals that while most parents want  the government to act, they don’t all agree on how . The study This large cross-sectional survey involved 1,169 parents of children aged 5–11  fr

When we think of footballers, we picture strength, discipline, and confidence. But behind the image of control and success, many are struggling in silence . A new study by Ayrton Attard  and Dr Adele Muscat  from the University of Malta  reveals a reality few in Maltese football want to talk about — mental health challenges are widespread among Premier League players , yet support and understanding remain shockingly limited. The study Eight male players from Malta’s Premier L

Every coach complains there isn’t enough training time. But what if the real problem isn’t time itself — it’s how that time is used? A...

For too long, debates about sport in Malta have relied on imported ideas and quick fixes. But what happens when we finally start building...

For years, Malta has invested millions into sports infrastructure, athlete support, and national strategies. Yet when it comes to...

Every coach wants to push players to their limits. But in youth football, where growth, learning, and long-term development matter most,...

For years, parents and teachers in Malta have debated a simple question: does playing sport help students perform better in school, or...

When it comes to sport in Malta, we often hear about lack of talent, small population size, or even cultural attitudes holding us back....

In a country where over 40% of children are overweight or obese , the role of schools in promoting physical activity has never been more...

When you picture the future of Maltese sport, do you imagine a wide talent pool where every child has an equal shot at success — or a...

A National Crisis — But Are We Responding? Malta has long been ranked among the top countries in Europe for childhood obesity . The...

When it comes to spotting future stars in sport, we often rely on the eye test — who’s fast, who’s strong, who stands out. But what if we...

When a player is injured, most coaches know what to do.But what if the injury isn’t physical? This Maltese study interviewed 12 football...

A look at Lara Tonna Grima’s study on “PE-for-Health” in Malta When we talk about health in schools, we often point fingers at students:...

Ever wonder why people don’t exercise — or what motivates them to stay consistent? In Malta, we’ve had limited access to validated tools...

By Darren Bezzina, Maria Pace & Renzo Kerr Cumbo (2021) Why This Study Matters When COVID-19 hit, youth sport in Malta — like across the...