## Dr. Pierre Farrugia is the winner of the TGS Malta Fair Play Award covering January to March 2026. Fair play and humanity take centre stage during Valletta vs Tarxien Rainbows Encounter!

This quarterly award, handed out by the Malta Sports Journalists Association (MSJA) and the Malta Fair Play Movement in collaboration with Together Gaming Solutions, is aimed at sporting individuals or teams who would have distinguished themselves with an altruistic gesture of fair play during official and/or non-official competitions.
The awarded act of Fair Play occurred on the 8th of March during the Yohealth Malta Premier 2025/26 match between Valletta and Tarxien Rainbows. In the 78th minute, Tarxien Rainbows player Da Silva Rosa went down with what appeared to be a serious injury, prompting immediate concern across the pitch. In an outstanding display of sportsmanship, Valletta FC’s club doctor, Dr Pierre Farrugia, reacted without hesitation sprinting onto the field to provide urgent medical assistance to an opposing player in distress.
Dr Farrugia’s response was instinctive, immediate, and deeply human. At a time when football can often be dominated by rivalry and pressure, his actions served as a powerful reminder of the true values of sport, respect, empathy, and solidarity.
Players, officials, and supporters alike witnessed a moment where humanity rose above competition, reinforcing the importance of care and responsibility within the game.
This act stands as a strong example of the spirit of fair play, offering a powerful message that goes beyond the result and resonates across the wider sporting community.

 A true embodiment of fair play, Dr. Pierre Farrugia reminded us that humanity should always come before any sports rivalry said Edward Licari, Director of Together Gaming Solutions.
The TGS Malta Fair Play Award was presented by Office & HR Manager Andrea Critien, at their offices in St. Julian’s. The Malta Sports Journalists Association was represented by Vice President Paul Cachia and Malta Fair Play Movement Chairman Charles Camenzuli.   
Members of the public, teams, or officials can notify the Malta Sports Journalists Association and the Malta Fair Play Movement and make them aware of a fair play gesture by contacting them at info@maltasportsjournalists.com for consideration.

Photo caption: Andrea Critien, Office & HR Manager, Director of Together Gaming Solutions, with TGS Fair Play Award January – March 2026 Winner Dr. Pierre Farrugia, 

Photo Source: @mattbrancaleone


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Dr. Pierre Farrugia is the winner of the TGS Malta Fair Play Award covering January to March 2026

## Steve Borg is the winner of the TGS Malta Fair Play Award covering July to September 2025!

Steve Borg is the winner of the TGS Malta Fair Play Award covering July to September 2025.

This quarterly award, handed out by the Malta Sports Journalists Association (MSJA) and the Malta Fair Play Movement in collaboration with Together Gaming Solutions, is aimed at sporting individuals or teams who would have distinguished themselves with an altruistic gesture of fair play during official and/or non-official competitions.

The awarded act of Fair Play occurred right after the final whistle of the inaugural football match of the YoHealth Malta Premier 2025/26 on Saturday, 16th August 2025, between rivals Valletta and Birkirkara. Steve Borg, considered as a football giant, instead of running to celebrate in front of the Valletta’s supporters, rushed to assist the two rival players who had collided together in the dying seconds of the match.

“Steve Borg’s kind act of sportsmanship perfectly embraces the true spirit of Fair Play, placing empathy and respect above victory. A truly principled player!” said Edward Licari, Director of Together Gaming Solutions.

The TGS Malta Fair Play Award was presented by Edward Licari, Director of Together Gaming Solutions, at their offices in St. Julian’s. The Malta Sports Journalists Association was represented by Vice-President Paul Cachia.  

Members of the public, teams, or officials can notify the Malta Sports Journalists Association and the Malta Fair Play Movement and make them aware of a fair play gesture by contacting them at info@maltasportsjournalists.com for consideration.

Photo caption: Edward Licari, Director of Together Gaming Solutions, with TGS Fair Play Award July – September 2025 Winner Steve Borg, Walter Sargent (MSJA member).

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Steve Borg presented with TGS Fair Play Award for the July-September period

## Gesred Borg receives the second TGS Fair Play Award for 2025!

Gesred Borg is the winner of the TGS Malta Fair Play Award covering April to June 2025.

This quarterly award, handed out by the Malta Sports Journalists Association and the Malta Fair Play Movement in collaboration with Together Gaming Solutions, is aimed at sporting individuals or teams who would have distinguished themselves with an altruistic gesture of fair play during official and/or non-official competitions.

During the International Tour ta’ Malta, held between 24th and 27th April 2025, Gesred Borg, a dedicated and accomplished Masters cyclist with Team Greens, demonstrated an outstanding act of sportsmanship and generosity.

During the second stage, the challenging San Martin course, Gesred remained with the race leaders and was on track for a strong stage finish. However, on the penultimate lap up the steep San Martin climb, he witnessed a mechanical failure suffered by his teammate, Joaquin Rojas, who at the time was in second place in the general classification. Joaquin’s rear derailleur broke, rendering his bike unusable.

Without hesitation, Gesred stopped mid-race and selflessly offered his own bike to Joaquin, allowing him to continue and defend his position in the Tour. This extraordinary gesture meant that Gesred sacrificed his own chances of achieving a personal result, despite having trained so hard, to support his teammate, who ultimately finished on the podium.

This act reflects the true spirit of cycling and sportsmanship.

“An act of sportsmanship that deserves loads of applauds and recognition. A true gentleman of high ethical values. Well done to Gesred,” said Edward Licari, Director of Together Gaming Solutions.

The presentation of the TGS Malta Fair Play Award was hosted by Edward Licari, Director of Together Gaming Solutions, at their offices in St. Julian’s. Charles Camenzuli was present on behalf of the Malta Fair Play Movement, while Lorraine Cunningham (MSJA General Secretary) represented the Malta Sports Journalists Association.

Members of the public, teams, or officials can notify the Malta Sports Journalists Association and the Malta Fair Play Movement of any fair play gesture by contacting them at info@maltasportsjournalists.com for consideration.

**Photo caption: (From left) Lorraine Cunningham (MSJA General Secretary), Edward Licari (Director of Together Gaming Solutions), Gesred Borg and Charles Camenzuli (Chairman Malta Fair Play Movement).**

Gesred Borg receives the second TGS Fair Play Award for 2025

## **Brian Alejandro Parada and Stefan Cassar receive the first TGS Fair Play Award for 2025**
Brian Alejandro Parada and Stefan Cassar (Xewkija Tigers F.C.) are the winners of the TGS Malta Fair Play Award covering January to March 2025.

This quarterly award, handed out by the Malta Sports Journalists Association and the Malta Fair Play Movement in collaboration with Together Gaming Solutions, is aimed at sporting individuals or teams who would have distinguished themselves with an altruistic gesture of fair play during official and/or non-official competitions.

The act of fair play occurred during a GFA BOV Gozo Football League First Division match between Qala Saints FC and Xewkija Tigers FC played on Sunday 19th January 2025, at the Gozo Stadium. 

The match was fiercely contested, with Xewkija taking a surprising lead while Qala attempted to recover. In the 76th minute, Xewkija who were leading 3-1, launched a counterattack. During the play, striker Brian Alejandro Parada and defender Junior Adenilson Ferreira Dos Santos sprinted toward the ball in a decisive challenge. Unfortunately, Ferreira Dos Santos suffered a serious fall, causing a concerning injury. Despite the promising scoring opportunity, Parada and his teammate Stefan Cassar instantly recognized the severity of their opponent’s injury and halted their attack to ensure immediate medical assistance for the Qala player.

“An honourable gesture to stop play in a crucial moment reflects the highest values of fair play and respect in football. Kudos to both players,” said Edward Licari, Director of Together Gaming Solutions.
The presentation of the TGS Malta Fair Play Award was hosted by Edward Licari, Director of Together Gaming Solutions, at their offices in St. Julian’s. Charles Camenzuli was present on behalf of the Malta Fair Play Movement, while Clinton Buhagiar (MSJA President) represented the Malta Sports Journalists Association.

Members of the public, teams, or officials can notify the Malta Sports Journalists Association and the Malta Fair Play Movement of any fair play gesture by contacting them at info@maltasportsjournalists.com for consideration.

**Photo caption: (From left) Edward Licari, Director of Together Gaming Solutions, Stefan Cassar and Brian Alejandro Parada (Xewkija Tigers F.C.), Charles Camenzuli (Chairman Malta Fair Play Movement) and Clinton Buhagiar (MSJA President).**
**Brian Alejandro Parada u Stefan Cassar jirċievu l-ewwel TGS Fair Play Award għas-sena 2025**

Brian Alejandro Parada u Stefan Cassar huma r-rebbieħa tat-TGS Fair Play Award li jkopri l-perjodu bejn Jannar u Marzu 2025.

Dan il-premju ta’ kull tliet xhur huwa mogħti mill-Għaqda Ġurnalisti Sports flimkien mal-Malta Fair Play Movement, b’kollaborazzjoni ma’ Together Gaming Solutions. Dan il-premju huwa intiż għal dawk fil-qasam tal-isport kemm fuq livell individwali jew bħala tim għall-ġest altruwistiku ta’ fair play f’kompetizzjoni/ijiet uffiċjali jew le.

Il-ġest ta' Fair Play ġie rappurtat nhar il-Ħadd 19 ta’ Jannar 2025 waqt il-logħba tal-GFA BOV Gozo Football League tal-Ewwel Diviżjoni bejn Qala Saints FC u Xewkija Tigers FC li ntlagħbet fil-Gozo Stadium.

Dan il-konfront kien wieħed ferm kontestat miż-żewġ timijiet u Xewkija kienu qed igawdu vantaġġ ta' 3-1, filwaqt li t-tim ta' Qala kien qed jagħmel minn kollox biex jirkupra l-iskor. Kien hawn li l-attakant ta' Xewkija Brian Alejandro Parada ġera' lejn il-ballun flimkien mall-avversarju tiegħu d-difensur Junior Adenilson Ferreira Dos Santos, b'dan tal-aħħar jaqa' u jweġġa' serjament. Minkejja l-opportunità li kellhom sabiex jiskurjaw, kemm Parada u kemm Stefan Cassar waqfu mill-ewwel l-attakk tagħhom sabiex jaraw li tingħata assistenza medika immedjata lill-plejer ta' Qala Saints.

Min-naħa tiegħu, Edward Licari Direttur ta' Together Gaming Solutions qal, "Ġest kbir bħal dan ħaqqu li jkun rikonoxxut għaliex mhux faċli li tieqaf tilgħab f'ħin kruċjali tal-partita. Dan juri kemm il-Fair Play u r-rispett jagħtu valur għoli lill-futbol. Prosit tassew liż-żewġ plejers!"

Il-preżentazzjoni tat-Fair Play Award saret fl-uffiċini ta’ Together Gaming Solutions, fil-preżenza ta’ Edward Licari Direttur ta’ Together Gaming Solutions, Charles Camenzuli f’isem il-Malta Fair Play Movement, filwaqt li għall-Għaqda Ġurnalisti Sports kien hemm il-President Clinton Buhagiar.

Individwi, timijiet, jew uffiċjali jistgħu jikkomunikaw mal-Għaqda Ġurnalisti Sports u mal-Malta Fair Play Movement biex jirrapurtawlhom att ta’ fair play billi jibagħtu email fuq info@maltasportsjournalists.com, sabiex dan il-ġest ikun ikkunsidrat.

**Ritratt: Edward Licari (Direttur ta' Together Gaming Solutions) Stefan Cassar u Brian Alejandro Parada (Xewkija Tigers F.C.), Charles Camenzuli (Chairman Malta Fair Play Movement) u Clinton Buhagiar (President tal-Għaqda Ġurnalisti Sports).**

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Brian Alejandro Parada and Stefan Cassar receive the first TGS Fair Play Award for 2025

## **Ryan Degiorgio and Kohath Mallia (Kalkara Regatta Club) receive the TGS Fair Play Award for July-September 2024**
Ryan Degiorgio and Kohath Mallia, who form part of the Kalkara Regatta Club's Frejgatini Category B's crew, are the winners of the TGS Malta Fair Play Award covering this year’s July-September period.

This quarterly award, handed by the Malta Sports Journalists Association and the Malta Fair Play Movement in collaboration with Together Gaming Solutions, is aimed at sporting individuals or teams who would have distinguished themselves with an altruistic gesture of fair play during official and/or non-official competitions.

On Sunday 8th September, during the latest edition of the Victory Day Regatta, the crew of Kalkara Regatta Club’s Frejgatini Category B won their race. Shortly after their victory, they noticed that Shaun Farrugia, one of Bormla’s crew, fainted. Rather than celebrating, they immediately went to assist him and requested paramedics to continue providing the necessary assistance.

“A truly inspiring show of sportsmanship, showing that care and kindness come first in competition. A big applause to Ryan Degiorgio and Kohath Mallia,” said Edward Licari, Director of Together Gaming Solutions.

The presentation of the TGS Malta Fair Play Award was hosted by Andrea Critien from the Finance & HR Department and Edward Licari, Director of Together Gaming Solutions, at their offices in St. Julian’s.

Charles Camenzuli was present on behalf of the Malta Fair Play Movement, while Stephen Azzopardi (MSJA Administrator) represented the Malta Sports Journalists Association.

Members of the public, teams, or officials can notify the Malta Sports Journalists Association and the Malta Fair Play Movement of any fair play gesture, by contacting them at info@maltasportsjournalists.com for consideration.

**Photo caption: (From left) Edward Licari, Director of Together Gaming Solutions, Ryan Degiorgio and Kohath Mallia (Kalkara Regatta Club - Frejgatini Category B), Charles Camenzuli (Chairman Malta Fair Play Movement) and Stephen Azzopardi (MSJA Administrator).**
**Ryan Degiorgio u Kohath Mallia (Kalkara Regatta Club) jirċievu t-TGS Fair Play Award għal Lulju-Settembru 2024**

Ryan Degiorgio u Kohath Mallia, mill-Frejgatini Kategorija B tal-Kalkara Regatta Club, huma r-rebbieħa tat-TGS Fair Play Award li jkopri l-perjodu bejn Lulju u Settembru 2024.

Dan il-premju ta’ kull tliet xhur huwa mogħti mill-Għaqda Ġurnalisti Sports flimkien mal-Malta Fair Play Movement, b’kollaborazzjoni ma’ Together Gaming Solutions. Dan il-premju huwa intiż għal dawk fil-qasam tal-isport kemm fuq livell individwali jew bħala tim għall-ġest altruwistiku ta’ fair play f’kompetizzjoni/ijiet uffiċjali jew le.

Waqt l-aħħar edizzjoni tar-Regatta tal-Vitorja li saret nhar il-Ħadd 8 ta’ Settembru, il-crew tal-Frejgatini Kategorija B tal-Kalkara Regatta Club rebħu t-tiġrija. Ftit tal-ħin wara, indunaw li fuq il-frejgatina ta’ Bormla, il-pruwier Shaun Farrugia tah ħass ħazin u marru jassistuh minflok iċċelebraw ir-rebħa tagħhom, Sadanittant huma għamlu sinjal lill-paramediċi sabiex jiġu jkomplu jagħtuh l-għajnuna li kellu bżonn.

Min-naħa tiegħu, Edward Licari Direttur ta' Together Gaming Solutions qal, "Dan huwa eżempju ċar fejn l-altruwiżmu jiġi qabel kull tip ta’ kompetizzjoni. Prosit tassew lil Ryan Degiorgio u Kohath Mallia."

Il-preżentazzjoni tat-TGS Fair Play Award saret fl-uffiċini ta’ Together Gaming Solutions, fil-preżenza ta’ Andrea Critien mid-Dipartiment tal-Finanzi u r-Riżorsi Umani, u Edward Licari Direttur ta’ Together Gaming Solutions. Charles Camenzuli kien preżenti f’isem il-Malta Fair Play Movement, filwaqt li għall-Għaqda Ġurnalisti Sports kien hemm l-Amministratur Stephen Azzopardi.

Individwi, timijiet, jew uffiċjali jistgħu jikkomunikaw mal-Għaqda Ġurnalisti Sports u mal-Malta Fair Play Movement biex jirrapurtawlhom att ta’ fair play billi jibagħtu email fuq info@maltasportsjournalists.com, sabiex dan il-ġest ikun ikkunsidrat.

**Ritratt: (Mix-xellug) Edward Licari Direttur ta’ Together Gaming Solutions, Ryan Degiorgio u Kohath Mallia (Frejgatini Kategorija B tal-Kalkara Regatta Club), Charles Camenzuli (Chairman Malta Fair Play Movement) u Stephen Azzopardi (Amministratur GħĠS).**

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Ryan Degiorgio and Kohath Mallia (Kalkara Regatta Club) receive the TGS Fair Play Award for July-September 2024

## **Malta Pickleball receives the first TGS Fair Play Award for the year 2024**

The Malta National Pickleball Team are the winners of the first TGS Malta Fair Play Award for the year 2024. This quarterly award, handed by The Malta Fair Play Movement in collaboration with the Malta Sports Journalists Association and Together Gaming Solutions, is aimed at sporting individuals or teams who would have distinguished themselves with an altruistic gesture of fair play during official and/or non-official competitions.

On the 9th & 10th of March 2024, Malta Pickleball organized its very first International Team Event Tournament in Malta, held at De La Salle College. It consisted of 19+ teams and 50+ Teams.

During the 50+ Team event final which was held on the 10th of March between Malta and the UK a commendable gesture was witnessed.

During the men’s doubles match, one of the UK players, Tony Thompson, could not continue playing due to an unfortunate fall during a point which got him badly injured. Thus, this match could not be completed.
This team tournament consisted of one men’s doubles match, one ladies’ doubles match, and 2 mixed doubles matches per encounter. Thompson’s team could not carry on the final encounter without him and were ready to award Malta a walk-over, giving Malta a win and finish in the first place.

After an immediate discussion, the Malta Team decided that both Malta and the UK should be awarded a joint first. It was neither fair nor satisfactory for the Malta Team to win over the UK with a walkover due to such an unfortunate fall.

“The altruist decision of the Malta Pickleball team to share their victory with the UK team, despite an opportunity for an easy win, exemplifies the true spirit of sportsmanship,” said Edward Licari, Director of Together Gaming Solutions.

The presentation of the TGS Malta Fair Play Award was hosted by Andrea Critien from the Finance & HR Department and Edward Licari, Director of Together Gaming Solutions, at their offices in St. Julian’s. Charles Camenzuli was present on behalf of the Malta Fair Play Movement, while Stephen Azzopardi (MSJA Administrator) and Josef Galdes (MSJA Executive Committee member) represented the Malta Sports Journalists Association.

Members of the public, teams, or officials can notify the Malta Sports Journalists Association and the Malta Fair Play Movement of any fair play gesture, by contacting them at info@maltasportsjournalists.com for consideration.

**Photo caption: Edward Licari, Director of Together Gaming Solutions, presenting TGS Fair Play Award trophy for the January-March period to Steffi Pace Girard, Founder and Head Coach at Malta Pickleball, together with Charles Camenzuli (Chairman Malta Fair Play Movement), Stephen Azzopardi (MSJA Administrator), and Josef Galdes (MSJA Executive Committee Member).**

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Malta Pickleball receives the first TGS Fair Play Award for the year 2024

## **George Muscat presented with the fourth TGS Fair Play Award for 2023**

The Malta Sports Journalists Association (MSJA) has announced that the fourth award for the year 2023, covering the October-December-period, has been awarded to George Muscat.

The awarded act of Fair Play occurred during the 2nd race at the Malta Equidrome held on the 5th of November, during which there was an incident at the end of the race which for many went unnoticed.

Nearing the end of the race the driving bridle of mare Capuchin came loose thus putting in difficulty young driver Clint Gauci who had no way of controlling the horse and consequently unable to stop without causing an accident. Driver George Muscat on horse Boom Boom Becker realised what was happening and pulled up his horse in a way to come near enough to catch the mare by the head and thus stopping her in time for Clint Gauci to alight from the sulky without any harm.

“George Muscat's swift intervention in handling his opponent’s mare during the race exemplifies sportsmanship and altruism at its fines”, said Edward Licari, Director of Together Gaming Solutions.

The TGS Malta Fair Play Award presentation was held in the presence of Edward Licari, Director of Together Gaming Solutions, at their offices in St. Julian’s. Charles Camenzuli was representing the Malta Fair Play Movement. The Malta Sports Journalists Association was represented by General Secretary Lorraine Cunningham and Administrator Stephen Azzopardi.

Members of the public, teams, or officials can notify the Malta Sports Journalists Association and the Malta Fair Play Movement and make them aware of a fair play gesture by contacting them at info@maltasportsjournalists.com for consideration.

**Photo caption: Charles Camenzuli (Chairman Malta Fair Play Movement) presenting TGS Fair Play Award trophy for October-December period to George Muscat (Horse Racing) together with Edward Licari (Director of Together Gaming Solutions) and Lorraine Cunningham (MSJA General Secretary).**

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George Muscat presented with the fourth TGS Fair Play Award for 2023

## **Dylan Portelli presented with TGS Fair Play Award for the July-September period**

The Malta Sports Journalists Association (MSJA) has announced that the eleventh TGS Malta Fair Play Award, has been awarded to Dylan Portelli. This is the third award for the year 2023, covering the July-September-period.

This recently revamped award by the MSJA in collaboration with the Malta Fair Play Movement and Together Gaming Solutions, is aimed at sporting individuals or teams that would have distinguished themselves with an altruistic gesture of fair play during official and/or non-official competitions.

The awarded act of Fair Play occurred during the last edition of the Regatta Nazzjonali held at the Valletta’s Grand Harbour on the 8th of September, At the end of one of the races, Bormla Regatta Club’s rower Clive Casha was not feeling well.

As Bormla’s rower Clive Casha was transferred to a Civil Protection’s boat to receive the necessary medical assistance, his rowing partner Dennis Thornton remained alone on the rowing boat. Since they were classified with the top 3, following the Għaqda Regatta Nazzjonali’s regulations, the boat had to be taken ashore for weighing. Since Thornton couldn’t row alone, Dylan Portelli from the rival team Birgu, offered him his help. Eventually Portelli rowed together with Thornton and arrived safely to the shore, so that the rowing boat could be weighed. This is considered as an act of Fair Play, as if it wasn’t for the generous intervention of Birgu’s rower Dylan Portelli, Bormla were in high risk of losing the time limit.

*"Extending a hand in assistance and setting aside competition is the resounding message needed presently worldwide. Dylan's actions convey this message of unity, serving as an exemplary illustration that should reverberate universally,”* said Edward Licari, Director of Together Gaming Solutions.

The TGS Malta Fair Play Award was presented by Liana Said, Head of Finance at Together Gaming Solutions, at their offices in St. Julian’s. Charles Camenzuli was representing the Malta Fair Play Movement. The Malta Sports Journalists Association was represented by President Sandro Micallef, General Secretary Lorraine Cunningham and Administrator Stephen Azzopardi.

Members of the public, teams, or officials can notify the Malta Sports Journalists Association and the Malta Fair Play Movement and make them aware of a fair play gesture by contacting them at info@maltasportsjournalists.com for consideration.

**Photo caption: Liana Said (Head of Finance Together Gaming Solutions) with TGS Fair Play Award July September 2023 Winner Dylan Portelli along with Birgu Regatta Club’s Officials, Charles Camenazuli (Chairman Malta Fair Play Movement), Sandro Micallef (MSJA President), Lorraine Cunningham (MSJA General Secretary) and Stephen Azzopardi (MSJA Administrator).**

TGS MJFPA Q3 2023

Dylan Portelli presented with TGS Fair Play Award for the July-September period 2023

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