The Maltese artistic swimming club Synchro Knights returned home from Łódź, Poland, following a successful showing at the first edition of the Spring Harmony International Meet, held between 6th and 8th March.The event brought together clubs from across Europe, offering young athletes the chance to perform on an international stage and gain valuable competitive experience.Synchro Knights fielded a delegation of 21 athletes across multiple age categories, competing in solo, duet, and team routines. The club delivered strong results throughout the competition.In the 12 & Under category, the team claimed second place in the Team Free Routine, while the 13-15 team secured third place in their Team Free Routine. In the Junior category, Emily Ruggier earned second place in the Junior Solo Technical event, highlighting Malta’s growing presence in international artistic swimming.The athletes were supported by Artistic & Technical Coordinator Laura Marquez Urrego, coaches Hailey Ellul and Alessia Cardona Taliana, and coach-athlete Valentina Marchi, who also served as an official Technical Controller. Maltese coach Jeremy Farrugia served as a judge.The competition featured an official evaluator, whose role is to monitor judging panels, compare scores, and provide feedback to ensure fairness, consistency, and adherence to international standards. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)This inaugural edition of the Spring Harmony International Meet was successfully organised by the Harmonia Foundation. Synchro Knights extended special thanks to Monika Szczesniak for her dedication in bringing the event to life.Speaking after the competition, Club President Claire Blake praised the dedication and determination of the athletes and coaching team.“Months of preparation went into these routines, and the results reflect the commitment of our swimmers and coaches to continually raise the standard of artistic swimming in Malta,” Blake said.Beyond the podium finishes, the competition offered valuable experience for the athletes, allowing them to develop their skills, build confidence, and experience the atmosphere of an international event.Synchro Knights now turn their focus to the upcoming fourth Artistic Swimming Open National Championships, scheduled for 8th to 12th April in Victoria, Gozo.The club also expressed gratitude to parents, supporters, and the wider artistic swimming community for their continued encouragement.Well done to all!•