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Eslam Kilany of Malta holding a silver trophy and a diploma of achievement for second place in Capoeira Tallinn Cup

Tallinn Cup: Malta's Kilany Takes Second Against 16-Year Veteran

Malta's Eslam Mohamed Kilany placed second at Tallinn Cup, losing a tight three-round final to a Latvian opponent with sixteen years of experience. His proximity-control strategy worked through two rounds before balance failure in the decisive third gave his opponent the opening to secure victory.

Eslam Kilany portrait in duotone

Eslam Kilany: The Malta Connection

Malta's capoeira champion Eslam Mohamed Kilany transformed geographic isolation into competitive advantage, winning European gold from an unlikely Mediterranean base. Now he's targeting world titles while proving excellence emerges from unexpected places.