Emmanuel Bugeja claims victory at the 2026 Gorg Bugeja Memorial Grand Prix
Class A shooter Emmanuel Bugeja secured first place at the Gorg Bugeja Memorial Grand Prix 2026. The prestigious two-day Trap event concluded on Sunday, 14 June 2026, at the Qormi Clay Shooting Club, where competitors faced 125 qualifying targets each.
Grand Prix Final Standings
Following an intense final stage, Emmanuel Bugeja narrowly defeated his closest rivals to claim the title, with James Galea Jr finishing in a close second and Brian Galea taking third place.
| Pos | Athlete | Final Score | Qualification Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇲🇹 Emmanuel Bugeja | 26/30 | 116/125 |
| 2 | 🇲🇹 James Galea Jr | 25/30 | 116/125 |
| 3 | 🇲🇹 Brian Galea | 19/25 | 116/125 |
| 4 | 🇲🇹 Nicholas Carabott | 15/20 | 106/125 |
| 5 | 🇲🇹 Ryan Bugeja | 10/15 | 111/125 |
| 6 | 🇲🇹 Roderick Vella | 9/15 | 108/125 |
| 7 | 🇲🇹 Shazen Grech | 5/10 | 105/125 |
| 8 | 🇲🇹 Nico Sciberras | 4/10 | 107/125 |
Class Category Winners
The competition showed high scoring standards across three distinct classifications:
- Class A Top Shooters
- Emmanuel Bugeja: 116/125
- Brian Galea: 116/125
- James Galea Jr: 116/125
- Class B Top Shooters
- Shazen Grech: 105/125
- Gordon Caruana: 102/125
- Paul Formosa: 96/125
- Class C Top Shooters
- Emanuel Bugeja: 102/125
- Frank Scorfna: 100/125
- Martin Xuereb: 94/125
Day Honors and Category Awards
- Day 1 Best Shooter: Brian Galea led the opening day with a score of 70/75.
- Day 2 Best Shooter: Emmanuel Bugeja claimed the second day’s honors, hitting 48/50.
- Veterans Category Winner: Emanuel Bugeja topped the field with a 102/125 score.
- Best Junior Athlete: Ryan Bugeja earned the title after booking his spot in the grand final.
Next Event
The local shooting calendar continues with the MSSF Trap Competition (50), scheduled for 05 July 2026 at the Malta National Shooting Ranges.
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