Malta Handball Association

The history of the Malta women’s beach handball team is a recent but rapidly growing one, characterized by significant investments by the local federation to bring the sport on the sand to competitive European levels.

Significantly, the Calise Cup also marked the first-ever participation of the Women’s National Team in an international beach handball competition – another milestone in the Association’s broader vision to elevate the sport for both men and women.

“Our participation in these tournaments forms part of a long-term plan to develop handball in Malta,” remarked Malta Handball Association President Daniel Tabone. “The objective is not just about immediate results but about gaining the necessary international experience, refining our game model, and building competitive teams for the future. With few opportunities to compete at international level, these events are invaluable for our players’ growth and for assessing our current standing.”

Women’s Team at Calise Cup 2025 was coached by Pedro Teixeira and his assistant coach Daniel Tanti Farrugia with the Team Manager Adam Sule and formed by:

Daryl Azzopardi, Rebecca Bonello, Stephanie Brincat, Raquelle Ciantar, Nicole Ellul, Brenda Mamo, Kimberley Mifsud, Erica Mizzi, Elizabeth Schiavone, Ilenia Xuereb.

Malta’s women’s team made a memorable debut, registering three wins against strong opposition from Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, and Italy, finishing in a respectable fifth place.

Team Malta’s international participation was made possible through the support of the Maltese Olympic Committee with whom the Association is working closely on developing this sector of handball.