Meet the Team
The Malta Paralympic Committee is adamant on ensuring the long-term sustainability of Paralympic Sport in Malta & Gozo. Pursuant to this objective, the Executive Committee is establishing a robust organisational structure rooted in inclusivity and diversity that draws upon an array of experience and expertise from across a whole spectrum of backgrounds. In this way, the Executive Committee, together with the Athlete's Council and its Sub-Committees, understands the needs of the sporting community.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Prof. Joseph Grima
President
Dr Julian Bajada
Secretary General
Simon Zammit
Treasurer
George Vella
Vice-President
Vladyslava Kravchenko
Athletes' Representative
Carmen Borg
Members and International Relations
Athletes Council
The Para-Athletes’ Council is the collective voice of Para-Athletes, acting as a consultative body providing advice, feedback and support to the Executive Committee of the MPC, ensuring that the interests of Para-Athletes are placed at its epicentre. The Para-Athletes' Council meets regularly to discuss the challenges and opportunities for Para-Athletes and to propose solutions.The Para-Athletes' Council is currently composed of:
Vladyslava Kravchenko (Chairperson, Para-Archery, Para-Swimming)
Noel Aquilina (Vice-Chairperson, Wheelchair Basketball)
Darren Fenech (Para-Athletics)
Antonio Flores (Para-Athletics)
Thomas Borg (Para-Swimming)
Stephen Fenech (Wheelchair-Dancing)
Research, Policy & Education
The Research, Policy and Education Sub-Committee has been entrusted by the MPC to carry out research so as to identify the present level of involvement and commitment of the various stakeholders in local Para Sport. Through this research, MPC will be able to understand better the challenges faced by physically impaired individuals and the various service providers (schools, associations, clubs) so as to be well-equipped to formulate an effective and cost-efficient Para Sport policy for Malta and to make informed decision-making. To enable it to fulfil its mission, this Sub-Committee will be launching nationwide surveys, hold meetings with parents, Heads of Schools and P.E. teachers, amongst others. It will also be working closely with higher education institutions and other local experts in the field to ensure that inclusion meets excellence. This Sub-Committee is composed of:
Co-Chairs:
Prof. Aaron Casha
M.D.(Melit.),M.Phil.(Sheff.),Ph.D.(Melit.),F.R.C.S.(Gen.Surgery),F.E.T.C.S.(Cardiovascular),F.E.T.C.S.(Thoracic),F.R.C.S.(Cardio-Thoracic)
Prof. Joseph N Grima
B.Sc.(Melit.),Ph.D.(Exon.).
Members:
Mr Tonio P Agius, M.Sc.(Edin.) MMAP
Dr Claire Lucille Azzopardi Lane, Ph.D.
Mr Ivan Esposito, M.D.(Melit.), FRSC(Eng.)
Dr Cynthia Formosa, M.Sc.Pod.(UK),Ph.D.,D.Pod.,S.R.Pod.,FFPM,RCPS (Glasg.)
Dr Andrew Decelis, B.Ed. (Hons) (Melit.), M.Ed.(Melit), Ph.D(Brist.)
Dr Alfred Gatt, M.Sc.(Pod.),Ph.D.,D.Pod.,S.R.Pod.,M. Pod.A.
Prof. Milosh Raykov, B.A.(Hons),M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Tor.)
Dr Anabel Sciriha, B.Sc. (Hons) (Melit.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Melit.)
Mr George Vella (MPC Vice-President)