Brian Galea wins the Santa Marija Grand Prix

Brian Galea came out on top in the Santa Marija Grand Prix. James Galea Jr finished second, and Jean Pierre Coleiro came in third.

This Trap shooting competition took place over two days at the Southern Shooting Club. Each shooter aimed at 125 targets in the qualifying rounds. The six shooters with the highest scores made it to the finals.

Here are the finalists, listed in bib number order with their qualifying scores:

• James Galea Jr – 121/125
• Brian Galea – 119/125
• Nico Sciberras – 117/125
• Ryan Bugeja – 116/125
• Roderick Vella – 115/125 (won a shoot-off)
• Jean Pierre Coleiro – 115/125

Final Results:

1. Brian Galea – 46/50
2. James Galea Jr – 43/50
3. Jean Pierre Coleiro – 34/40
4. Nico Sciberras – 28/35
5. Ryan Bugeja – 23/30
6. Roderick Vella – 17/25

Class Results:

• Class A:
  1. James Galea Jr – 121/125
  2. Brian Galea – 119/125
  3. Nico Sciberras – 117/125
• Class B:
  1. Luke Cassar – 112/125
  2. Philip Camilleri – 105/125
  3. Stephen Vella – 105/125
• Class C:
  1. Roderick Vella – 115/125
  2. Abiel Cassar – 105/125
  3. Charles Briffa – 103/125

Barrage B (Extra Round for Top Class Shooters Not in Finals):

1. Luke Cassar (Class B) – 19/25 + shoot-off win
2. Philip Camilleri (Class B) – 19/25 + shoot-off
3. Mario Buhagiar (Class A) – 19/25
4. William Chetcuti (Class A) – 18/25
5. Charles Briffa (Class C) – 13/25
6. Abiel Cassar (Class C) – 10/25

Other Highlights:

• Best Shooter on Day 1 and Day 2: James Galea Jr (73/75 and 48/50)
• Veterans Category Winner: Nazzareno Attard
• Women’s Category Winner: Yana Grima
• Best Junior: Nico Sciberras

The next Trap shooting event, the All Malta – 5th Selection Shoot 2025, will be held on 6th and 7th September 2025 at the Malta National Shooting Ranges.