The Maltese Olympic Committee and the 2023 Games of the Small States of Europe Local Organizing Committee on Tuesday unveiled its new official website, 90 days before the opening ceremony of 2023 Games.
Developed by The Concept Stadium, the look and feel of the website is in line with the visual identity and GSSE logo colour palette launched back in 2022. The website has been engineered to be responsive on a variety of devices and window/screen sizes to ensure ease of use and user satisfaction.
“When we were in discussions with potential service providers, one of the things that stood out from the developers of this website, The Concept Stadium, was the fact that one of its founders – the late Jonathan Chetcuti, had represented Malta three times in previous GSSE editions, as part of the volleyball team”. explained Paul Sultana, Deputy President Maltese Olympic Committee and Games Chef de Mission. “We are very excited to be launching the Games website as we are getting closer to the opening ceremony. The website will be the central hub revolving around games with the latest news, trivia and all official information for Games fans”
MOC Deputy President and GSSE 2023 Chef de Mission – Paul Sultana
The first phase of the website, revolves around generic information about the Games, Malta and latest news, imagery and video features, whilst other developments to the website such as Team Malta details, international contingent information, schedule of events, results and medal tables will be rolled out in phases.
“Having a digital presence is imperative to ensure that information is available at the tip of everyone’s fingers. As we launch the first phase of the website, other developments will be carried out to enhance the user experience, as well as an online shop for Games merchandise” remarked Maria Vella-Galea, Director of Media and PR, Maltese Olympic Committee and Local Organisation Committee Member.
MOC & LOC Director of Media & PR Maria Vella-Galea
The Committee said that the website will become the primary platform for everyone interested in 2023 Games and will be the digital heart beating the energy and emotions of the Games, both in the run up to and actual Games week, with up to date information readily available at the tip of everyone’s fingers.
Mark Cutajar, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, expressed his satisfaction at how the organising team has gelled together, bringing various areas of expertise that have become the proverbial pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, that will eventually be the Games . As thing stand all is slowly but surely falling into place.
Local Organisation Committee Chairman Mark Cutajar
The Minister for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation Dr Clifton Grima defined today’s occasion as one that unites the sports community. “It is crucial that as a country we prepare fully and ensure that these Games are an event for all the people of Malta and Gozo”, remarked Minister Grima. “Today is another step, in the right direction of this path where the first phase of the site was launched. Going forward we will look forward to see live and hopefully very positive results during the Games next May”, commented Dr Grima.
Hon. Dr Clifton Grima, Minister for Education and Sport
Also present for the launch was Maltese Olympic Committee President Mr Julian Pace Bonello and National Sports School Head Mr Robert Magro. The GSSE Local Organising Committee thanked the National Sports School for hosting this morning’s event.
The Games website can be accessed on https://gssemalta2023.mt/
The Games of the Small States of Europe are supported by SportMalta, NDSF, Welbee’s Supermarket, National Lottery, MITA, General Soft Drinks, Visit Malta, European Olympic Committees, Go, Enemed and BOV.