Malta's national swimming pool opens in 1986

Description

This is the moment Malta’s brand new national swimming pool was officially opened.

The complex at Tal-Qroqq was formally declared open by President of Malta Agatha Barbara in July 1986.

Hundreds of people gathered in the stands around the pool to watch the official ceremony.

Today, the pool is the home of swimming, waterpolo, triathlon, synchronised swimming and canoe polo in Malta.

Following a recent refurbishment and upgrade, it also offers a full sized Olympic pool and a diving pool, and abides by International Olympic Swimming Standards.

More places from TAL-QROQQ

Malta’s national swimming pool opens in 1986

TAL-QROQQ Agatha Barbara malta national swimming pool

This is the moment Malta’s brand new national swimming pool was officially...

Places Nearby

Malta’s Carnival celebrations are almost 500 years old

Valletta, Malta

Carnival has had an important place in the Maltese cultural calendar for just un...

When Malta hosted the world’s largest Catholic festival

Floriana Eucharistic Congress

In 1913, Malta hosted one of the largest religious festivals ever to be held on ...

Stunning views from Valletta’s Upper Barrakka Gardens

Valletta, Malta Malta 1968

People have been able enjoy the Upper Barrakka Gardens in Valletta for nearly 20...

‘Move back please’: Remembering Malta’s vintage buses

Floriana Malta bus

Loved and hated in equal measure, Malta’s vintage buses were a tourist att...

A look back at summer camps in Malta in the 1960s

Birkirkara catholic action malta

The Youth Catholic Action Movement or ‘Żgħażagħ Azzjoni Kattolika̵...

How Father Christmas arrived in Malta in the 1960s

Luqa Father Christmas christmas in malta

Christmas is a highly celebrated festivity in Malta and Gozo, both for its relig...

Malta has always been famous for its crystal clear sea

Sliema, Malta malta beaches

This charming archive footage shows families and holidaymakers enjoying fun days...

Remembering the tragic events of Sette Giugno in Malta

Valletta, Malta Sette Giugno

Sette Giugno is a national holiday in Malta to commemorate the tragic events of ...

Remembering the Charlie Chaplin of Malta

Gwardamanġa George Farrugia

This is an excerpt from a comedy series featuring George Farrugia, known as Char...

Extraordinary footage shows Valletta life in the 1950s

Valletta, Malta KIngsway

This wonderful archive film footage shows the hustle and bustle of city life in ...

Remembering Maltese Prime Minister Dom Mintoff

Cospicua Dom Mintoff Prime Minister of Malta

Dom Mintoff dominated the political scene in Malta for almost four decades. Born...

Malta’s love of equestrian sports over the years

MARSA horse riding

Horse racing, dressage and showjumping have been popular events in Malta for dec...