A new local girls softball team, the Ghajnsielem Redcoats, will this year be participating in the Malta Baseball & Softball Association Youth Softball League, which has been made possible with the help of the Ghajnsielem Local Council.

The Ghajnsielem Redcoats chose their name to honour the tens of thousands of British soldiers that over a period of more than a hundred years stayed at Fort Chambray in Ghajnsielem. It was possibly the Redcoats who first introducted Sports such as football, cricket and tennis to Gozo, all played at the time, within the walls of Fort Chambray.

The men of the British army and their families contributed tremendously to the economy of the village of Ghajnsielem over the years. They also helped shape the character of the village. The Redcoats softball team said that “it is only fitting that we continue to show our gratitude for all of this by sporting on our uniforms the nickname of these brave men.” The official logo of the team was designed by Mr Paul Stellini.

The Ghajnsielem Redcoats girls softball team made their debut in the Malta Baseball & Softball Association Youth Softball League on Sunday afternoon when they took on the Blue Jays at the Mellieha Ground.

The girls’ performance exceeded all expectations. They led 2-0 and 4-3 and were tied at 5-5 with two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning when they conceded the sixth run and lost 5-6.

There were numerous family and friends to support the Redcoats who earned compliments from their more experienced opponents and MABS officials. The match report is available here.

Meet the players here and also join the official facebook fanpage

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