Emmanuel Bugeja emerged victorious in the MSSF Trap Competition 75 (1-2026), held on Sunday at the Malta National Shooting Ranges, delivering a strong performance in the final to secure first place overall.

The competition consisted of 75 qualification targets, followed by a decisive final round of 25 single-shot targets featuring the top six shooters. Bugeja, who qualified in second place with an impressive 69/75, rose to the occasion in the final, scoring 22/25 to clinch the win.

Brian Galea finished as runner-up after posting 21/25 in the final, while James Galea Jr, who had led the qualification phase with the highest score of 70/75, placed third overall with 18/25 in the निर्णsing round.

Qualification Round – Top Six

1. James Galea Jr – 70/75
2. Emmanuel Bugeja – 69/75
3. Shazen Grech – 64/75
4. Brian Galea – 63/75
5. Gordon Caruana – 63/75
6. Jacob Attard – 62/75

Class Winners

Class A

1. James Galea Jr – 70/75
2. Emmanuel Bugeja – 69/75
3. Brian Galea – 63/75

Class B

1. Shazen Grech – 64/75
2. Gordon Caruana – 63/75
3. Nazzareno Attard – 60/75

Class C

1. John Marmara – 52/70
2. Ryan Cini – 50/75
3. Joseph Mallia – 49/75

Final Round Results

1. Emmanuel Bugeja – 22/25
2. Brian Galea – 21/25
3. James Galea Jr – 18/25
4. Gordon Caruana – 17/25
5. Shazen Grech – 14/25
6. Jacob Attard – 10/25

The competition highlighted a high level of consistency and competitive spirit among Malta’s top trap shooters, with a closely contested final ultimately decided by composure under pressure.

Attention now turns to the upcoming 4th Trap Selection Shoot, scheduled for the 11th and 12th of April 2026, once again at the Malta National Shooting Ranges.