Malta will be represented by some of its top local players at the WPA Blackball World Championships 2026, which will be held from 20 to 28 October at the Thistle Hotel Heathrow in London. The competition will bring together several nations for one of the most important events on the international blackball calendar.

Malta will be represented across various categories. In the Men’s A team, under the guidance of coach Clevion Micallef, the players will be Johan Attard, Miguel Amato, Mevrick Zammit, Clint Azzopardi, Gary Carr, Miguel Mizzi and Clayton Castaldi.

In the Hawley Cup Men’s B, Mario Spiteri will serve as player-coach alongside Neil Caruana, Kristen Tanti, Gabriel Vella, Keith Caruana and Philip Farrugia.

Malta will also be represented in the youth categories. The U23 team will be led by coach Duncan Edwards and includes Chaylon Castaldi, Matthias Debono and Casdy Vella. In the U18 category, coach Robert Attard will lead Jake Castaldi, Dielyn Edwards and Denzel Falzon.

Malta’s participation in London will provide its players with an important opportunity to compete against international opposition and proudly fly the Maltese flag on the world blackball stage.