Maltese squash player Colette Sultana has announced her retirement from competitive squash, bringing to a close a career that began at the age of nine at the Marsa Sports Club.
Over the course of her career on the professional world tour, Sultana reached a career-high world ranking of No. 91 and won three Professional Squash Association (PSA) titles. She also claimed several junior titles and held the title of Malta National Champion for more than 16 years. Sultana also competed in US College Squash while studying at Ivy League Columbia University, where she earned All-American honours.
Colette Sultana has been a key member of the Malta National Team for the past two decades, representing Malta at three Commonwealth Games and numerous European and international competitions. Her achievements include several gold medals at the Games of the Small States of Europe, gold medals at the European Team Championships Division 3, and a top-12 finish at the European Individual Championships.
Announcing her retirement, Sultana said:
“After more than 22 years in the sport, I have made the difficult decision to retire from competitive squash. Due to long-term injuries, my body can no longer tolerate the training required to compete at the level I know I am capable of playing at, and I feel that this is the right time to step away from competitive play.”
“I am extremely grateful for the opportunities and experiences squash has given me. The sport has taken me around the world, allowing me to live and train across four continents, and I am particularly proud to have represented Malta throughout my career.”
“I close this chapter with a full heart and look forward to continuing my involvement in the sport through coaching and mentoring the next generation of players.”
As she steps away from competition, Sultana will be based in Malta and will continue to contribute to the sport through coaching and mentorship, drawing on the experience gained throughout her professional and international career to support the development of the next generation of athletes.
Sultana would like to formally acknowledge the support she has received throughout her career from the Maltese Olympic Committee, SportMalta, Malta Squash, Malta Sports Online, Tecnifibre Malta and Columbia University.
She also extends her appreciation to her family, coaches and the training programmes that have contributed to her development throughout her career, including Bradley Hindle, Millfield School Squash Academy, Inspired Peak Performance, Squash Xtreme and Paul Lake.
The Solidbase Squash Open 2026 will bring another full afternoon of squash to Marsa Sports Club on Saturday 24 October, with players competing across four different grades.
Organised by the Marsa Sports Club Squash & Pickleball Section, the tournament is designed to give players at different levels the opportunity to compete within a suitable category, from beginners through to advanced players.
One of the strengths of the Solidbase Squash Open is its graded format.
Players will compete in:
A Grade – Advanced
B Grade – Intermediate
C Grade – Improving
D Grade – Beginners
This gives players the opportunity to take part in competitive matches against others of a similar standard.
The tournament will run from 12:30pm to 7:00pm on Saturday 24 October.
Players should be generally available throughout the afternoon, as match times will depend on the final draw and tournament schedule.
OPEN TO MEMBERS, JUNIORS AND NON-MEMBERS
Entry is open to Marsa Sports Club members, junior players and non-members.
Entry fees are:
€12 – Marsa Sports Club Members & Juniors
€20 – Non-members
A Presentation Dinner will be held after the tournament.
Further details will be announced once arrangements are confirmed.
Marsa Sports Club would like to thank Solidbase Laboratory Ltd for supporting the Solidbase Squash Open 2026.
Their sponsorship helps support the continued programme of competitive squash events at the Club and gives players across different levels another opportunity to compete.
Saturday 24 October 2026
12:30pm–7:00pm
A Grade – Advanced
B Grade – Intermediate
C Grade – Improving
D Grade – Beginners
€12 – Marsa Sports Club Members & Juniors
€20 – Non-members
Entries close Wednesday 21 October 2026
Registration is available online.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information, contact:
Competitive padel returns to Marsa Sports Club this October with the Padel Cup by Lavazza 2026.
Running from 22 to 25 October, the tournament will bring together Men’s, Women’s and Mixed competition across B and C categories, with group-stage matches leading into the knockout rounds.
A TOURNAMENT FOR B & C LEVEL PLAYERS
The Padel Cup will feature three competitions:
Men’s B/C
Women’s B/C
Mixed B/C
The format gives players the opportunity to begin in the group stages before the competition moves into the knockout phase.
FOUR DAYS OF COMPETITION
The Men’s and Mixed events will run from Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 October.
The Women’s competition will take place from Thursday 22 to Saturday 24 October.
FROM THE GROUP STAGE TO THE KNOCKOUT ROUNDS
The opening matches will be played in groups, giving players the opportunity to build momentum before the tournament moves into its knockout stages.
As the weekend progresses, the pressure increases and the remaining pairs will compete for their place in the closing stages of the Padel Cup.
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY LAVAZZA
Marsa Sports Club is pleased to once again welcome Lavazza as sponsor of a major padel event at the Club.
Their support continues to contribute towards the development of competitive padel and the tournament programme at Marsa Sports Club.
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Men’s B/C & Mixed B/C
22–25 October 2026
Women’s B/C
22–24 October 2026
Entry Fee
€35 per player
Further Information
REGISTRATION
Entries close Sunday 18 October 2026.
Halloween is creeping closer, and Marsa Sports Club is getting ready for an afternoon that promises to be messy, spooky and just a little mysterious.
On Friday 30 October, Halloween at the Club: Slime, Spooks & Surprises will bring together costumes, hands-on activities, treats and family fun in a Halloween celebration designed for ages 0–100.
This year’s event goes beyond the usual Halloween routine.
The afternoon begins from 4:30pm, giving families time to arrive, settle in and get into the Halloween spirit before the first activity gets underway.
At 5:00pm, children will get the chance to make their own spooky slime.
It’s hands-on, messy and exactly the kind of thing Halloween should be.
Later in the evening, from around 6:00pm, Trick-or-Treat with a Twist takes over, adding a different spin to one of Halloween’s best-known traditions.
Costumes are highly recommended, so this is the perfect excuse to bring out the witches, ghosts, vampires, monsters, superheroes and everything in between.
Parents and guardians are welcome to join in too.
The €19 entry fee includes a pre-paid kids’ meal.
Choose between:
Scary Pizza
or
Witches’ Chicken Fingers & Fries
Orange squash and water will also be available throughout the event.
Halloween at the Club is designed as a fun, shared experience for children and families, combining activities, food and plenty of Halloween atmosphere in one afternoon.
Parents and guardians must accompany children at all times.
Friday 30 October 2026
From 4:30pm
Spooky Slime Making from 5:00pm
Trick-or-Treat with a Twist from approximately 6:00pm
€19 per child
Ages 0–100
Costumes highly recommended
Bookings close Sunday 25 October 2026
events@marsasportsclub.com
Ann Camilleri – 7904 0579
Halloween at Marsa Sports Club is coming.
The slime is bubbling, the costumes are waiting, and the surprises are still under wraps.
The Mazda Robbie Scerri Tennis Team Tournament 2026 will bring another competitive team event to Marsa Sports Club, with eight teams taking part across selected Saturday afternoons in October and November.
The tournament will feature Men’s Doubles, Ladies’ Doubles and Mixed Doubles, with each team competing through a group stage before moving into either the Main Draw or Plate.
Eight Teams, Two Groups
The eight teams will be divided into two groups and will compete in a round-robin format.
At the end of the group stage, the top two teams from each group will progress to the Main Draw Semi-Finals, while the remaining teams will move into the Plate Semi-Finals.
All eight teams will remain involved through to Final Day.
Tournament Dates
The tournament will be played on: 17 October, 7 November, 14 November, 21 November, 28 November
Matches will start from 2:00pm.
Player Eligibility
The tournament is open to paid-up Marsa Sports Club Tennis & Padel Section members. Juniors aged 14+ by the start of the tournament may also enter.
Players should have previous match experience, be able to serve consistently and maintain a rally.
Entry Fee
The entry fee is €20 per player.
Players may declare one unavailable tournament date when applying.
Applications Close 5 October Applications close on Monday 5 October 2026.
Tournament Presentation
The presentation will be held together with the Tennis Trade Ralph Asciak Rainbow Mixed Doubles Tournament and Singles Ladder presentation in November.
Further details will be announced closer to the date.
Thank You to Mazda
Marsa Sports Club would like to thank Mazda for supporting the Mazda Robbie Scerri Tennis Team Tournament 2026.
Their support helps make another competitive team event possible for Tennis & Padel Section members at the Club.
Further Information
For questions about the tournament, please contact: tennis@marsasportsclub.com
September will bring a major padel fixture to Marsa Sports Club as the Malta Padel Open 2026, sponsored by Lavazza, gets underway across two competition phases.
The event will open with the Men’s & Women’s Events from 16 to 20 September, followed by the Mixed Event from 23 to 27 September.
Two Competition Phases, One Tournament
The format gives players the opportunity to compete across separate Men’s, Women’s and Mixed categories while remaining part of one overall Malta Padel Open programme.
The Men’s & Women’s Events will close for entries on 12 September, while entries for the Mixed Event remain open until 19 September.
€2,500 Combined Prize Pool
Players will be competing for a combined prize pool of €2,500 across the Men’s, Women’s and Mixed events. With competition taking place across two tournament phases, September promises plenty of padel action at Marsa Sports Club.
From Group Battles to Knockout Pressure
Both competition phases will begin with a Group Stage before progressing into the Knockout Stage.
From the Group Stage through to the Quarter-Finals, matches will be played as best of three sets, with a Match Tie-Break deciding the third set where required.
From the Semi-Finals onwards, the pressure rises further, with matches played as best of three full sets.
Every Point Matters
The tournament will use standard padel scoring up to deuce.
After the first deuce, normal advantage scoring will apply. If a game returns to deuce for a second time, a Deciding Point will determine the game, with the receiving pair choosing the side.
That structure should make for quick swings in momentum, especially once the tournament moves into the knockout stages.
Entry Details
The entry fee is €35 per player, and participants must hold a valid MTPF registration number.
Presentations will take place following the respective finals.
Proudly Sponsored by Lavazza
This year’s Malta Padel Open is proudly sponsored by Lavazza, supporting two weeks of competitive padel at Marsa Sports Club.
For tournament enquiries, contact padel@marsasportsclub.com.
The Kinder Kids Tennis Sunday Coaching programme returns to Marsa Sports Club this autumn, giving young players the opportunity to improve their skills, build confidence and enjoy regular time on court.
The programme is organised by the Marsa Sports Club Tennis & Padel Section, in collaboration with Asciak Tennis Academy.
Sunday coaching is designed to help children develop their tennis in a structured but enjoyable setting.
Across the programme, players will work on their movement, coordination, technique and understanding of the game, while learning alongside other children in a supportive group environment.
The programme will begin on Sunday 4 October 2026 and continue until Sunday 20 December 2026.
Following the Christmas break, sessions will resume on Sunday 10 January 2027.
The full programme consists of 15 weeks of coaching.
Regular coaching gives children the chance to make steady progress and become more comfortable on court.
The programme aims to help young players:
The fee for the full 15-week programme is €270 per child.
Applications must be submitted online by Tuesday 15 September 2026.
Parents are encouraged to apply early.
The Kinder Kids Tennis Sunday Coaching programme offers young players a positive and enjoyable way to continue developing their tennis throughout the autumn and winter.
The Sicilia Outlet Village American Evening Tennis Tournament is set to bring a fast-paced evening of mixed doubles tennis to the Marsa Sports Club on Saturday 12 September 2026.
Starting at 6:00pm, the event will combine competitive tennis with a relaxed Saturday-evening atmosphere, giving players the chance to enjoy a varied programme of matches across two divisions.
The tournament will follow an American mixed-doubles format, with players rotating through a series of matches during the evening.
Rather than progressing through a traditional knockout draw, every game will count. Winners and runners-up in each division will be decided by the highest total number of games won across all rounds, adding importance to every point played.
Players will be divided according to their level:
Division A will be played on Courts 1 to 5 and is intended for higher-ranked players.
Division B will be played on Courts 6 to 10 and is aimed at developing and improving players.
This structure is designed to create balanced matches and give players the opportunity to compete against others of a similar standard.
A total of €1,200 in Sicilia Outlet Village vouchers will be awarded during the tournament.
The prizes add an extra incentive to an evening already built around plenty of court time, competitive matches and a lively Club atmosphere.
The tournament is open to:
The entry fee is €5 per player.
Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so early registration is strongly recommended.
Once play concludes, the evening will continue with a Pizza & Pasta Night and presentation at approximately 9:45pm.
It will be an opportunity for players to unwind after the tournament and enjoy the presentation together.
Tournament: Saturday 12 September 2026
Start time: 6:00pm
Applications close: Tuesday 8 September 2026
Entry fee: €5
Registration: Online only
For further information, contact Michael Lehmann on 7936 8297, Mario Parascandalo on 7940 6328, or email tennis@marsasportsclub.com.
International-level squash returns to Marsa Sports Club this September as the Hotel Pjazza Merkanti International Marsa Sports Club Squash Open 2026 brings together three days of competition from 17 to 19 September.
At the centre of the tournament is a PSA Men’s Event, giving players the opportunity to compete in a professionally recognised draw with a total prize fund of US$1,000.
The PSA Men’s Event will feature a 16-player main draw, with prize money awarded as follows:
The event adds an international dimension to the tournament and gives spectators the opportunity to watch high-level competitive squash at the Club.
The tournament is not limited to the PSA draw.
Mixed events will also be held across four levels, giving players of different standards the chance to take part:
Players will be grouped according to their level to help create balanced and competitive matches throughout the weekend.
Matches on Thursday 17 September and Friday 18 September will begin from 5:00pm onwards.
Play will continue throughout Saturday 19 September, with matches starting from 10:00am.
An optional presentation dinner will follow on Saturday evening, with further details to be announced.
Players may enter up to two events.
Anyone choosing a second event must select both categories on the registration form. The second event must be one level above the player’s usual playing standard and remains subject to approval by the Tournament Director.
The standard entry fee is paid when registering, while the additional €5 fee for the second event will be paid at the tournament.
Marsa Sports Club Members and Junior Players: €15
Non-Members: €20
Second Event: Additional €5
Entries for the PSA Men’s Event close on Tuesday 8 September.
Entries for the Mixed A, B, C and D events close on Sunday 13 September.
For further information, email squash@marsasportsclub.com.
With a PSA main draw, events for every playing level and three full days of competition, this year’s Hotel Pjazza Merkanti International Marsa Sports Club Squash Open is set to be one of the highlights of the Club’s squash calendar.
The Tennis Trade Ralph Asciak Rainbow Mixed Doubles Tournament 2026 returns this September, giving players the chance to enjoy three weeks of evening tennis in a social but competitive format.
The tournament is built around one simple idea: choose your mixed doubles partner, make sure you are both of the same playing level, and take your place in the draw.
Unlike team events, there are no captains and no team selection process.
Players apply directly as a mixed doubles pair, with both partners required to be of the same standard. This creates balanced matches from the start and keeps the focus on the partnership on court.
The tournament will be played on a round-robin basis across five groups, with prizes awarded to the first- and second-placed pairs in each group.
Matches will be scheduled on selected dates between 14 September and 1 October, with playing times at either 7:00pm or 8:30pm.
Players will normally compete once or twice per week across four scheduled dates.
The tournament dates are:
14, 15, 16 and 17 September 2026
21, 22, 23 and 24 September 2026
28, 29 and 30 September 2026
1 October 2026
Backup dates for encounters postponed by rain are 5, 6, 7 and 8 October 2026.
No matches will be scheduled on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays.
The tournament is open to:
The entry fee is €15 per player, with court lighting included.
Matches will be played over two sets, with a tie-break at 6–6.
If the match reaches one set all, a super tie-break to 10 points will decide the result.
At the second deuce, a deciding point will be played, with men serving to men and women serving to women.
The points system will reward both straight-set wins and closely contested matches:
Players must enter with a selected mixed doubles partner of the same playing level.
Applications close on Sunday 30 August 2026.
Registration is available online, or applications may be submitted at the Marsa Sports Club Reception.
For further information, contact:
Jacqueline Ainsworth: 9930 3390
Pierina Holmin: 9972 5508
Email: tennis@marsasportsclub.com
Now is the time to choose your partner, settle on your pairing and get ready for three weeks of mixed doubles under the lights.