Qormi Clay Shooting Club hosted the thrilling conclusion to the 2024 Trap Selection Series, with Emmanuel Bugeja emerging victorious in the seventh and final Trap Selection Shoot of the year.
The two-day event showcased intense competition among Malta’s top shooters. Bugeja claimed the top spot in the finals with a score of 39/50, solidifying his place as one of the country’s elite trap shooters.
Top Performers and Final Results
Bugeja narrowly edged out James Galea Jr in a gripping shoot-off, with both athletes tied at 39/50 before Bugeja clinched the victory with a +4 shoot-off score. Nico Sciberras rounded out the top three with a final score of 29/40.
The six finalists, listed in bib number order based on their qualification scores, were:
- Emmanuel Bugeja – 115/125
- James Galea Jr – 110/125 (+4 in shoot-off)
- Brian Galea – 110/125 (+3 in shoot-off)
- Christopher Vella – 110/125 (+2 in shoot-off)
- Ryan Bugeja – 110/125 (+0 in shoot-off)
- Nico Sciberras – 107/125 (+1 in shoot-off)
Final standings after the shoot-off stages:
- Emmanuel Bugeja – 39/50 (+4)
- James Galea Jr – 39/50 (+3)
- Nico Sciberras – 29/40
- Christopher Vella – 24/35
- Brian Galea – 21/30
- Ryan Bugeja – 17/25
Day 2 Class Results
In addition to the overall standings, the event featured strong performances across Class A, B, and C categories:
Class A
- Emmanuel Bugeja – 49/50
- Brian Galea – 44/50
- Gianluca Chetcuti – 43/50
Class B
- Nazzareno Attard – 40/50
- Stephen Vella – 40/50
- Luke Cassar – 39/50
Class C
- Shazen Grech – 36/50
- Aidan Jo Desira – 35/50
- Peter Muscat – 35/50
Looking Ahead
The Maltese Shooting Sports Federation (MSSF) Trap Programme will resume on Sunday, December 29, 2024, with the highly anticipated Christmas Shoot at the Southern Shooting Club. This festive event promises another exciting day of competition, drawing both seasoned athletes and rising stars to the field.
