Malta sent a delegation to compete at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico from 12 to 27 October 1968. It was the country's fifth Olympic appearance, but the first time as an independent country, after gaining independence from Great Britain in 1964. The nation returned to the Olympic Games after missing the 1964 Summer Olympics. The delegation consisted of one male shooter, Joseph Grech,[2] who participated the mixed skeet and ranked 46. An official, Louis Grasso, carried the flag in the opening ceremony.
Malta achieved independence from Great Britain on 21 September 1964. The Malta Olympic Committee, established in 1928[3] and recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1936.[4] Before the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, Malta had participated in the Olympics four times as Crown Colony of Malta, a British Crown colony. These were in 1928, 1936, 1948 and 1960.[5]
In this 1968 Olympics, skeet shooter Joseph Grech was the only athlete sent to the Mexico City.[6] The official Louis Grasso was chosen as the flagbearer during the opening ceremony on 12 October 1968.[1]
Competitors
The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline.
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