The final eight contenders for the Battle of Malta title have now gathered in the conference centre at the Intercontinental Hotel. Casino Malta staff are currently preparing to get things underway. The live stream will be on a 30-minute delay and our coverage on the blog will be in sync with the stream, to avoid any spoilers.

There’s an English Commentary Stream

and an Italian Commentary Stream

Coverage is due to start in both at 15.50pm (CET)

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