Joseph Tabone wins 1 x 1 Boċċi KO

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Joseph Tabone of Għaxaq was crowned Malta Champion of the Individual Knock-Out bocci competition for the fifth time in his career after defeating Owen Bezzina of St Peter’s Żabbar 21-15 in the final.

The final was played at the Bormla pitch in front of a good crowd of enthusiasts of this traditional Maltese sport.

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For Tabone, this was another prestigious success in a career filled with honours. He had previously won this competition in 2015, 2022, 2023 and 2024, before adding the 2026 title to his collection.

Bezzina, meanwhile, was competing in his first final.

The match was officiated by referee Dillon Abela, assisted by Redeemer Azzopardi.

At the end of the final, the awards were presented by the President of the Federation of Bocci Clubs, CJ Saliba, to champion Joseph Tabone and finalist Owen Bezzina.

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