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maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 11 MARCH 2015 Sport 23 Answers to the MaltaToday crossword will be published next Wednesday WEATHER: Partly cloudy VISIBILITY: Good WIND: Northwest force 3 to 4 backing Southwest force 3 to 4 SEA: Moderate becoming slight to moderate SWELL: Low Northwest becoming negligible SEA TEMP: 15 °C A B C D E F G H 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 White to play and mate in four moves A B C D E F G H 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Last week's solution Sudoku rules are extremely easy: Fill all empty squares so that the numbers 1 to 9 appear once in each row, column and 9x9 box. PARTLY CLOUDY 20 º C / 13 º C UV INDEX: 2 Today's Weather Chess Sudoku Pursuits WEIGHTLIFTING Across 1. Build (9) 8. Residence (5) 9. Tendon (5) 10. Cloth for removing dust (6) 12. Team (4) 14. Escaping fluid (4) 15. Conflict (6) 17. Sift (5) 18. Commerce (5) 20. Ministers (9) Down 2. Exclamation of surprise (3) 3. Monetary unit of Israel (6) 4. Flower (4) 5. Jailbird (7) 6. Deliberate destruction of property (9) 7. Sugar (9) 11. Pertaining to Siam (7) 13. Child's toy (6) 16. Festive occasion (4) 19. Find the sum of (3) Nxe6+ Rxe6 Rexe6 Ne7 Qa5 Nc6 Re8# Preparations for Mediterranean Cup in full swing The Malta Weightlifting has successfully organized a test event competition in preparation for the upcoming 9th edition of the Mediterranean Cup that will be taking place in Malta from 19th to 22nd March IN this event, the athletes that par- ticularly stood out were the female categories, setting 13 new national records (NR). Krista Camilleri win- ning the overall with 169 points lift- ing the total of 133kg and break 8 (NR) in the 69kg category, she was followed by Pamela Psaila scoring 164 points lifting the total of 120kg and set a new (NR) in the 63kg cate- gory. Third place was won by Sarah Grixti with 145 points; she had to battle very hard against her oppo- nent Dorianne Attard that finished with 144points. However Grixti manage to set up new 4 (NR) in the juniors +75 Category and in youths 69kg Category, she lifted the total of 137kg. A large number of male athletes also participated, and as a result, were divided into three competi- tions. Winner of this competition was Kyle Micallef lifting the total of 240kg, followed by Noel Coleiro's 235kg and with Rodmar Pulis' 215kg total taking third place. This competition was the last chance for the athletes to qualify for the upcoming international compe- titions. The athletes chosen to form team Malta for the Mediterranean cup are Kyle Micallef, Ryan Agius, Noel Coleiro, Rodmar Pulis, Krista Camilleri and Pamela Psaila. One of the advantages of organizing a in- ternational event locally is that was selected the second team for the event and the selected athletes are Owen Bugeja, Jovan Reljic, Daryl Psaila, Matthew Camilleri, Sarah Grixti, Dorianne Attard and Hayley Mizzi. The (MWA) is in the final prepa- ration now to hold the Med Cup in Malta, and the countries that already registered their teams to participate are Spain, France, San Marino, Italy, Bosnia & Herzegovi- na, Slovenia, Greece, Turkey, Israel, Egypt and Tunisia. The Teams start arriving in Malta on the 18th when they will dedicate time for training with Maltese ath- letes. On the occasion a seminar will take place at the Plaza Hotel Sliema on the 20th from 16.00 to 17.00. Subject (NEW APPROACHES AND THERAPEUTIC PROSPECTS IN WEIGHTLIFTING) by Dr. Michele Attolico M.W.C. Medical, Scientific and research Commission. Saturday 21 March, is the most eventful day, at the Cottonera sports complex the first competition of the day for men starts at 9.00 followed by second one at 11.30. At 14.00 there will be a short break from competitions but for the present public there will be a f lag dem- onstration from the participating countries, some short speeches for the occasion and a spectacular show from local Rhythmic gymnasts. Competitions will continue from 15.00 with the female category, fol- lowed by the last competition for men at 17.30. At the end of the com- petition there will presentations of winners. This event is a good occasion for the public to come and support the local talent and watch a good level of performances from various ath- letes who have won several titles in the previous year. There is no en- trance fee. Those that need more information can visit the MWA site on www.maltaweightlifting.com or on www.facebook.com/malta- weightlifting Anton Micallef