Malta competed in the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympic Games despite the boycott led by the United States. Joanna Agius became Malta’s first female Olympian, competing in athletics. Malta also competed in cycling with Joseph Farrugia, Carmel Muscat, Alfred Tonna, and Albert Micallef, and in shooting with Laurence Vella and Frans Chetcuti. Frans Chetcuti served as Opening Ceremony flag bearer, and Bertie Muscat was Chef de Mission.