Third Mediterranean International Swimming Relay Race

A Press Conference announcing the 3rd Mediterranean International Swimming Relay Race was held yesterday at the Alexandra Palace Hotel in St. Julians hosted by the Hon. Minister of Tourism, Mr Karmenu Vella and the Organising Committee.

International participants are once again taking part in the 3rd Mediterranean International Swimming Relay Trophy starting from Fortina Point and ending in Marina di Modica in Sicily tomorrow.

This year there are six participating nations including: Hungary, Italy, Czech Republic, Slovenia, England and Germany. Each country is being represented by four participating athletes. Each team is supported by a yacht and a dinghy. Two medical boats equipped with all medical needs is also accompanying the athletes.

The presentation of Trophies will be held in Sicily on Sunday evening, where the Minister of Tourism, Mr. Karmenu Vella will present the Trophy to the winning nation and to the participating teams.