Anna Calleja Honoured with Lifelong Dedication to Maltese Sport Award

17/01/2026

Special Olympics Malta proudly congratulates Anna Calleja on being awarded the Lifelong Dedication to Maltese Sport Award during the Celebrating Sports in Malta 2026 event, organised by Sport Malta and held on Saturday, 17 January 2026, in Valletta. This prestigious recognition honours her decades of unwavering commitment and invaluable contribution to the development of sport in Malta.

Anna Calleja has long been a leading advocate for inclusive participation in sport, championing opportunities for individuals of all abilities to engage meaningfully and benefit from sporting involvement. Her work reflects a deep belief in sport as a force for empowerment, equality, and social cohesion.

In her acceptance speech, Anna emphasised that everyone should be given the opportunity to participate in sport, describing it as a powerful tool for inclusion and personal development. Her message strongly resonated with the values of Special Olympics Malta, reinforcing the organisation’s mission to create inclusive sporting opportunities and to ensure that no one is left behind.