The Urban Street Sports Festival 2024 has officially come to a close, wrapping up three days of adrenaline-pumping action, fierce competition, and incredible community spirit at the Birzebbuga skatepark. From BMX to Skateboarding, Parkour to Scooter, Breaking to 3×3 Basketball, this year’s festival was a true showcase of Malta’s growing street sports scene. Athletes of all levels competed across various disciplines, demonstrating skill, passion, and dedication that made the festival a resounding success. Thank you all for making this possible.
A Weekend Full of Urban Sports and Culture
Despite initial rain delays, the festival kicked off on Friday, with the community coming together to clear the skatepark and ensure the event could proceed. This incredible show of teamwork set the tone for the entire weekend, as athletes and spectators alike enjoyed non-stop action in BMX, skateboarding, dance battles, and more.
Throughout the weekend, the festival attracted large crowds, with every competition fiercely contested. Here’s a full list of this year’s winners:
Winners List
Day 1:
- Game of Bike Beginner (BMX): Jean Aquilina
- Game of Bike Advanced (BMX): Alfa Zahra
- Game of Scoot (Scooter): Nicholas Mclean Fiorini
- Game of Skate Beginners (Skateboarding): Alessandro Caprio
- Game of Skate Advanced (Skateboarding): Zach Perici Calascione
- Cypher Queen (Dance): Elisa Bonnici
- Cypher King (Dance): Dimitri Cassar
Day 2:
- Breaking Beginners: 1st Luca, 2nd Brooke
- Breaking Intermediate: 1st Aidan Scerri, 2nd Kai Chetcuti
- Hip Hop All Style: 1st Thea Abela, 2nd Lara Bonnici
- Scooter Park Competition: 1st Nicholas Mclean, 2nd Vlad Agius, 3rd Elias Formosa
- Skateboarding Park Beginners: 1st Cheour Mohamed Ayoub, 2nd Liam
- Skateboarding Park Advanced: 1st Sean Bowles, 2nd Steven Castro, 3rd Richardo Cob
- Skatebording Up and Coming Skater: Cheour Mohamed Ayoub
- BMX Park Group B: 1st Dayzien Brincat Gouder, 2nd Kyle Spiteri, 3rd Colvin Duca
- BMX Park Group A (Advanced): 1st Alfa Zahra, 2nd Angelo Buttigieg, 3rd Dalmas Gabriel
- BMX Up and Coming rider: Mirco
- 3×3 Under 18 Basketball: Asian Supremo
- 3×3 Over 18 Basketball: Birzebbugia Grizzlies
Day 3:
- Panna 1v1 Champion: Nigel Borg
- Parkour Speed Competition: 1st Nathaniel Camilleri, 2nd Marko Nikolic, 3rd Prabin Tamang
- Parkour Style Competition: 1st Prabin Tamang, 2nd Nathaniel Camilleri, 3rd Carl Borg
- Parkour Best Trick: Nathaniel Camilleri
- Parkour Up and Coming Athlete: Frederico Molvetti
A Canvas for Urban Art
Alongside the sports competitions, the festival also celebrated Malta’s vibrant urban culture with a brand-new graffiti mural, completed by renowned local artist Glenn Cauchi (Cooker). This striking new artwork, which now adorns the Birzebbuga skatepark, was made possible thanks to the support of Agenzija Zghazagh and Euro Desk. The mural serves as a testament to the festival’s fusion of art, sport, and community.
A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners
The Urban Street Sports Festival would not have been possible without the dedicated support of our sponsors and partners. We extend our deepest gratitude to:
- Sponsors:
Malta Tourism Authority , Urban Jungle , Red Bull Malta, Nike , CONVERSE , Behind Bars Bike Shop , FIEND BMX , Odyssey BMX , SIBMX , Premonition Skateshop , okrug31, Eurodesk for supporting the graffiti mural and NOVI Burger for their amazing burgers. - Partners:
MSA – Malta Skateboarding Association , Street Elements , LEAP SQUAD – Malta Parkour & Freerunning , MOVE , MIB Crew , The Malta Trust Foundation , Aġenzija Żgħażagħ , RUSH.parkour.Malta and Kunsill Lokali Birżebbuġa
A Phenomenal Weekend for Urban Sports
The Urban Street Sports Festival 2024 was a remarkable celebration of talent, community, and passion for street sports. Whether it was the BMX, skateboarding, parkour, or breaking competitions, the festival highlighted Malta’s vibrant urban sports culture. The energy and support from both athletes and the local community were outstanding, creating an unforgettable experience for all.
We look forward to next year’s event and to continuing to grow and support the urban sports scene in Malta. Until then, keep pushing your limits and embracing the spirit of street sports! Please spend a few mins to fill in this Evaluation form of the festival:
https://forms.gle/K5o2WZiq8qunuSV46
All Photos by Nina Musumeci
All Photos by Ronaldo
