15/09/2026
LaSalle Celebrates Major Success! 👊
Last Sunday, 13th September 2026, marked a major milestone for LaSalle Badminton Club, its first major success since its revival in September 2024.
LaSalle players delivered an outstanding performance, winning 16 of the 24 medals available across the U/13, U/17 and Senior categories, in both men’s and women’s events. The club claimed 5 of the 6 titles and 4 of the 6 runner-up places.
In the Senior categories, Olympian and National Champion Matthew Abela won the men’s title, while Gabriela Skorkowska produced an impressive and composed performance to take the women’s title. Matthew Galea added another success by finishing runner-up in the men’s event.
The club’s youth players were equally impressive, collecting 13 of the 16 available podium places in the U/13 and U/17 categories. The U/17 competition was a clean sweep, with LaSalle taking all three podium positions in both the boys’ and girls’ events. Charlie Jia defeated Julian Zammit in the boys’ final, while Julia Galea overcame Emma Bartoli in the girls’ final.
The U/13 girls’ final between Jade Bartoli and Katrika Grima was another highlight, showcasing the impressive level and potential of LaSalle’s young players.
These results are a testament to the hard work of the players, coaches and everyone involved in the club. Much of the development of these young athletes is also supported by the dedicated coaching team at Evolve Badminton Academy, who continue to help nurture Malta’s future badminton talent.
With around 100 active registered members, LaSalle has established itself as Malta’s largest badminton club — and this outstanding performance has shown that it is also a force to be reckoned with on the court 😎
Well done, Lasallians! ❤️ 💙💚💛
The future is looking very bright! 🌟
Well done Badminton Malta on the amazing organisation of this tournament and for giving our players the opportunity to compete.
Winners
Men Singles
1) Matthew Abela (LaSalle)
2) Matthew Galea (LaSalle)
3) Sam Cassar (Paola)
4) Nigel Degaetano (B’Kara)
Women Singles
1) Gabriela Skorkowska (LaSalle)
2) Francesca Clark (Paola)
3) Martina Clark (Paola)
4) Lauren Azzopardi (B’Kara)
Boys Singles U/13
1) Luca Saliba (B’Kara)
2) Edward Calleja (Paola)
3) Mikkael Bonnici (LaSalle)
4) Ben Ciantar (LaSalle)
Girls Singles U/13
1) Jade Bartoli (LaSalle)
2) Katrika Grima (LaSalle)
3) Ann Serah Samuel (Paola)
4) Nicole Zammit Lucas (LaSalle)
Boys Singles U/17
1) Charlie Jia (LaSalle)
2) Julian Zammit (LaSalle)
3) Dayle Bugelli (LaSalle)
4) Dejan Pirrone (LaSalle)
Girls Singles U/17
1) Julia Galea (LaSalle)
2) Emma Bartoli (LaSalle)
3) Monique Monika Vella (LaSalle)
4) Jade Fenech (LaSalle)
