James Galea Jr emerged victorious in the Podium Cup, securing first place in the season’s final classification competition held over the weekend at the Malta National Shooting Ranges.

Galea Jr delivered an excellent performance in the final stages, edging out veteran shooter Brian Galea, who finished second, while William Chetcuti completed the podium in third place.

The event, held on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November, featured 125 qualification targets for all participants. The top six shooters advanced to the decisive final rounds.

Qualification Top Six

1. William Chetcuti – 112/125 (+1 in shoot-off)
2. Emmanuel Bugeja – 112/125 (+0 in shoot-off)
3. Brian Galea – 109/125 (+2 in shoot-off)
4. Johan Xuereb – 109/125 (+1 in shoot-off)
5. Philip Camilleri – 106/125
6. James Galea Jr – 105/125

Final Stage Results

1. James Galea Jr – 43/50 (+5 in shoot-off)
2. Brian Galea – 43/50 (+4 in shoot-off)
3. William Chetcuti – 31/40
4. Emmanuel Bugeja – 28/35
5. Johan Xuereb – 23/30
6. Philip Camilleri – 16/25

The Podium Cup marked the conclusion of the MSSF’s competitive season. The next event on the calendar is the Handicap Competition, scheduled for Sunday, 30 November 2025, once again at the Malta National Shooting Ranges.