On May 8, 2026, H.E. Zhang Zuo, Chinese Ambassador to Malta, visited SportMalta upon invitation for exchanges. Accompanied by Mr. Mark Cutajar, CEO of SportMalta, and Mr. Matthew Pisani, Chairman of SportMalta, Ambassador Zhang toured the Cottonera Sports Complex and learned about the "Let's Move Malta" initiative and Malta's Vision 2050 for sports development.

Ambassador Zhang highlighted sports as a universal language of humanity and a bridge for exchanges among civilizations. He noted the broad prospects for China-Malta sports cooperation. Outlining China's commitment to building a "Healthy China" and a "leading sporting nation" during its 15th Five-Year Plan period, the Ambassador expressed his expectation that, under the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries, China and Malta will leverage sports to connect the world, foster closer people-to-people ties, and inject new vitality into the enduring friendship.

Mr. Cutajar and Mr. Pisani delivered remarks at the event, which was attended by all staff members of SportMalta.