OASI Cup Run and Fun Walk 2023

The ninth edition of the OASI Cup Run & Fun Walk was held on Sunday 1^st of October 2023. The event was organised by the OASI Foundation. Sport is scientifically proven to be a healthy way to improve mental health, to relax, to improve self-confidence and socialise. The OASI Foundation strongly believes that this, in turn, enhances the probability of keeping substance use at bay while promoting addiction recovery.

The Hon.Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri, Hon. Abigail Camilleri and Hon.Dr Josianne Cutajar were present at the event. All of them passed on positive messages to those present. The OASI Chief Executive Noel Xerri stressed the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. The message “prevention is better than cure” was also highlighted.

This 9^th edition of the OASI Cup Run and Fun Walk was successful and 239 participants well received it by several amateur and professional athletes who participated in the 10K run, 5K run, and 5K walk, and four children’s runs which covered children aged between four to twelve.

This event could not have been successful without the guidance of the Athletix AC Gozo and the contribution of the Ministry for Gozo, HOG, H2Only, J&J Zammit Limited, Abela Pharmacy, Magri Cycles, Yippee, David’s Bakery. The Victoria Scout Group and the Victoria Girl Guides also helped with this event.

Additionally, the OASI Cup Run & Fun Walk would also like to thank Mr Paul Scicluna, Mr.Lelio Spiteri, and all the OASI volunteers and staff for their dedication and endless support throughout organizing this event.

Routes of the event:

• 10K run
• 5K run
• 5k walk
• 12-15 years
• 8-11 years
• 5-7 years
• 4 years

The winners were awarded as follows:

10K Run:

1^st Male- Charlton Debono

2^nd Male –Stefan Azzopardi

3^rd Male –– Matthew Xuereb

1^st Female – Charla Pia Vella

2^nd Female – Joelene Debattista

3^rd Female – Caroline Ciappara

1^st Gozitan Male – David Borg

1^st Gozitan Female -Jacqueline Xuereb

1^st Male 50+ - Toninu Dimech

1^st Female 50+ - Carmen Scerri

5K Run:

1^st Male- Joseph Meilaq

2^nd Male- Omar Caruana

3^rd Male- Evan Chetcuti

1^st Female- Pamela Ciantar

2^nd Female-Sarah Cardona

3^rd Female- Shannon Ciantar

Children’s Runs:

1^st 12-15 years boy – Liam Daly

2^nd 12-15 years boy-Nathan Pace

3^rd 12-15 years boy- Aidan Muscat

1^st 12-15 years girl- Zia Fujii

2^nd 12-15 years girl- Martina Panza

3^rd 12-15 years girl- Maya Falzon

1^st 8-11 years boy – Jake Refalo

2^nd 8-11 years boy- Jurgen Mercieca

3^rd 8-11 years boy- Julian Bugeja

1^st 8-11 years girl- Amery Hamilton

2^nd 8-11 years girl- Jasmine Refalo

3^rd 8-11 years girl- Jade Caruana

1^st place 5-7 years- Nick Nanapere

2^nd place 5-7 years- Adam James Weatherill

3^rd place 5-7 years- Jerome Sultana