Gianluca Chetcuti claims victory in 3rd Trap Selection Shoot

The 3rd Trap Selection Shoot of the season concluded with Gianluca Chetcuti emerging victorious in a closely contested event at the Malta National Shooting Ranges.

The competition, held over two days, featured 125 qualifying targets followed by the final round, bringing together some of the finest trap shooters in Malta. Ryan Bugeja claimed second place, while James Galea Jr secured the final podium spot in third.

Final Standings:

1. Gianluca Chetcuti – 42/50 +2 shoot-off
2. Ryan Bugeja – 42/50 +1 shoot-off
3. James Galea Jr – 32/40
4. William Chetcuti – 28/35
5. Emmanuel Bugeja – 22/30
6. Nico Sciberras – 14/25

Finalists’ Qualification Scores (Bib Number Order):

• Nico Sciberras – 116/125
• Ryan Bugeja – 113/125
• Emmanuel Bugeja – 112/125 +1 shoot-off
• Gianluca Chetcuti – 112/125 +0 shoot-off
• James Galea Jr – 111/125
• William Chetcuti – 110/125

Class Results:

Class A:

1. Nico Sciberras – 116/125
2. Ryan Bugeja – 113/125
3. Emmanuel Bugeja – 112/125

Class B:

1. Jacob Attard – 108/125
2. Christian Schembri – 107/125
3. Luke Cassar – 105/125

Class C:

1. Abiel Cassar – 97/125
2. Raymond Micallef – 96/125
3. Joseph Mallia – 92/125

The next event on the Malta Shooting Sports Federation (MSSF) calendar is the MSSF Trap Competition 75 (1), scheduled to take place on Sunday, 13 April 2025, once again at the Malta National Shooting Ranges.