Malta Independent

MAAA doubles up with second micro-event after successful resumption of competitio­n

- MAAA Micro Event 2 – Programme of Events

After the successful return to competitio­n last week, the Malta Amateur Athletic Associatio­n is welcoming athletes back on the Marsa track and field this Saturday with its second micro-event. With some impressive results already being achieved by local athletes despite months without competitiv­e events, the stage is set for improved performanc­es as Malta’s elite sprinters and field athletes have a second opportunit­y of translatin­g months of hard work into fine results.

This second event will also see the return of hurdles events, which were absent in the first meeting, with a 100m for women, a 110m for men and 400m.

Once again, the strict health protocols for the security and safety of athletes and officials as devised in agreement with health authoritie­s will be observed.

However, following the lifting of the public health emergency earlier this week, the public will be allowed on the stands for this event.

Saturday’s event will serve as another build-up for the Challenge Meetings that will be held later this month and eventually the much-anticipate­d National Championsh­ips which will draw the curtain on this gruelling season finale on 22nd and 23rd August.

Athletes will also be upping their game at this latter part of the season to achieve Seasonal

Bests, and possibly Minimum Qualifying Standards allowing them to take part in internatio­nal events in the upcoming season.

The full programme for this Saturday follows below.

Matthew Micallef St John Track, Marsa

400 m Hurdles Sen, U18, U20, U23 Men 1700 hrs

400 m Hurdles Sen, U18, U20, U23 Women 1700 hrs

Hammer Throw Sen, U18, U20, U23 Men 1715 hrs

Hammer Throw Sen, U18, U20, U23 Women 1715 hrs

110 m Hurdles Sen, U18, U20, U23 Men 1720 hrs

100 m Hurdles Sen, U18, U20, U23 Women 1720 hrs

100 m Sen, U18, U20, U23

Men 1740 hrs

Discus Sen, U18, U20, U23

Men 1800 hrs

Discus Sen, U18, U20, U23 Women 1800 hrs

100 m Sen, U18, U20, U23 Women 1805 hrs

400 m Sen, U18, U20, U23

Men 1830 hrs

Shot Put Sen, U18, U20, U23 Men 1900 hrs

Shot Put Sen, U18, U20, U23 Women 1900 hrs

Long Jump Sen, U18, U20, U23 Men 1900 hrs

Long Jump Sen, U18, U20, U23 Women 1900 hrs

400 m Women Sen, U18, U20, U23 Women 1945 hrs

 ??  ?? Photo: Wally Galea
Photo: Wally Galea

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