Denzel Falzon (Pool) and Rylee Borg (Weightlifting) are the winners of the Atlas Youth Athlete of the Month Award for September 2026.

Denzel Falzon delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 World Eightball Pool Championships in Marrakech, Morocco, where he was crowned Under-18 Singles World Champion.

Falzon’s achievement represents a significant milestone in his young career, marking his third world title following two previous successes as part of Malta’s Under-18 team. The latest victory further highlights his talent and growing reputation in international pool, while representing another encouraging result for Maltese cue sports.

Meanwhile, Rylee Borg delivered an exceptional performance at the European Union Weightlifting Championship held in Bobrov, Slovakia, where he secured first place overall.

Borg successfully completed all six of his lifts, recording 127 kg in the snatch and 169 kg in the clean and jerk for a combined total of 296 kg. His impressive performance demonstrated both consistency and technical ability, securing a notable international achievement for Maltese weightlifting.

The Atlas Youth Athlete of the Month Award for September was presented to the winners by Robert Micallef, Chief Commercial Officer of Atlas Insurance. The Malta Sports Journalists Association was represented by President Antvin Monseigneur.

This award is a joint initiative of the Malta Sports Journalists Association and Atlas Insurance. The adjudicating panel takes into consideration the achievements of young athletes during the month under review and invites local sports associations and federations to submit nominations for athletes under the age of 21 who have distinguished themselves. All monthly winners are eligible for the annual award.

Nominations may be submitted by email to [email protected]. The rules and regulations are available at www.maltasportsjournalists.com.