Welcome message from Mr. Anthony Chircop 

It is a great honour for the Malta Amateur Athletic Association and myself personally to welcome so many athletes from so many different European countries to our shores. Indeed this is the biggest and most important athletic event ever to be held on the Island of  Malta to date.  

This is also another historical event for Athletics Malta as it will be the first time that our athletes will be representing Malta in this competition as the National Team and not part of the combined team of the Small States of Europe.  The Council of the Malta Amateur Athletic Association has taken this decision in the hope that this would attract more local youngsters to the sport while motivating established athletes to greater efforts.  

I wish to thank European Athletics for showing confidence in our Association by entrusting us the organization of such a prestigious event and to wish every participating athlete outstanding success.

I would like to conclude by thanking the members of the Local Organizing Committee who have all worked hard at their tasks, especially to upgrade the facilities and ascertain that all the equipment is according to the rules and regulations, thus ensuring the success of these championships.   On behalf of the Association and myself personally I would like also to express our gratitude to the large number of Technical Officials and volunteers without whose assistance the success of these championships would not be realized.  

Anthony A. Chircop

President – Malta Amateur Athletic Association

Chairman – Organizing Committee