The SHE Word S6/11- Women Making in Sports

Women in Malta are really making it in the sports scene. The Malta Women’s football team have secured promotion in the UEFA Nations League to League B, a massive milestone on their road to the 2027 World Cup qualifiers and an astounding 16 Maltese women are playing with top European Clubs. Malta is breaking through the international tennis circuit and women from the Malta athletic squad brought home a record number of medals from this year’s Small Nations Games.

But let’s be honest, women have it hard in sports and even harder in sports in Malta - where athletes compete along side professionals who benefit from sponsorship, dedicated coaching and full time training. However, this hasn’t stopped female athletes in Malta from breaking records, beating boundaries and taking pride of place on the podium - with women in Malta killing it in sports. Host Trudy sits down with three women who have made waves on the international stage and earned world championship titles to find out what motivates them, what sacrifices they have had to make, what drives them when the going gets tough, and so many other lessons that can also be applied to life in whole.

Sasha Gatt is two-time Olympian who has been breaking national records since she was 13 years old. Full of passion for swimming, Sasha also has some great thoughts to share the FOMO of young athletes and how she has dealt with disappointment. Runner and mother of two Doctor Jemima Farley is possibly the most humble World Champion you are ever likely to meet, Jemima shares the reality of juggling a family, a full time career as a GP and an outstanding runner career. Danica Bonello Spiteri is also a doctor and mum, but hasn’t let that hold her back from representing Malta at the Commonwealth Games and other World Championships events as a triathlete and duoathlete.

Beyond inspiring sports women, the guests share the reality of what it takes to be the best of the best, how parenthood has impacted them, they share the journey their dreams have taken them on and the lessons they have learned. The women also share the stories that have empowered them along the way.

Tune in to tap into inspiration unplugged and hear how these women’s experiences can empower us all in every walk of life.

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