Malta will host the eighth Commonwealth Youth Games at the end of 2027, which will feature over 1,000 athletes in 74-18 countries in 74 countries and competing in eight games, including two debut sports – saleing and water polo, Commonwealth Sport on Thursday.The multi-sport event will be in the islands of Malta and Gozo, which will use existing world class features systematic in four main groups. Two athlete villages will be installed using a hotel, on each island.The sports program includes athletics and para athletics, netball, squash, swimming and para swimming, triathlon and weightlifting, as well as new introduction with sailing and water polo.The 2027 phenomenon will be the largest paragor sport program in signs, with Para swimming recorded its first presence after the introduction of Para Athletics in Trinidad and Tobago.A island country in southern Europe is located in the Mediterranean Sea between Malta, Sicily and North Africa.Commonwealth Sport President Donald Rukre said: “We are thrilled to bring the Commonwealth Youth Games to Malta in 2027 … Malta’s athlete-first proposal, world-class facilities, and proven experiences in hosting international programs make it an ideal host.”“Commonwealth Youth Games are more than a panoramic celebration of sports; they are a transformational experience for young athletes. Those who compete are tomorrow’s stars and today’s voices, Changemakers who will shape the future of our movement. We are ready to be on the beautiful island of Malta in 2027.”The selection of Malta reflects the Commonwealth Games commitment to bring youth games in young countries, especially small and island countries.Commonwealth Sport will participate in about 1,150 athletes of sports in 74 countries and regions.The exact dates for the 2027 Games have not yet been announced by the Commonwealth Sport.India had earlier hosted the third edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games in Pune in 2008.
