Ryan Bugeja Claims Victory in Inaugural MSSF Trap Competition

Ryan Bugeja emerged as the overall winner of the first-ever MSSF Trap Competition 50+50+25 (T1), delivering an impressive performance.

The junior athlete met the MSSF minimum qualifying score (MQS) by achieving an outstanding 118/125, including two perfect straights in his final two rounds.

Joining Bugeja on the podium were James Galea Jr, who secured second place, and Christopher Vella, who finished third overall.

Competition Format & Results

The Malta Shooting Sport Federation (MSSF) will host four such Trap events throughout the year. In each competition, the top six shooters of the day will have the chance to hit a maximum of 125 targets, with potential shoot-offs determining final standings.

At the start of the event, all participants shoot at 50 targets. The top 12 scorers progress to the next stage, where they compete over another 50 targets. The remaining competitors are eliminated at this point.

After 100 targets, the six lowest-scoring athletes are eliminated, while the top six advance to the final round, shooting an additional 25 targets.

Standings After 50 Targets:

1. Ryan Bugeja – 47/50
2. Emmanuel Bugeja – 47/50
3. James Galea Jr – 44/50
4. Christopher Vella – 43/50
5. Brian Galea – 42/50
6. Jason Magri – 42/50
7. Nicholas Carabott – 41/50
8. Gianluca Chetcuti – 41/50
9. Jean Pierre Coleiro – 41/50
10. Nico Sciberras – 41/50
11. Johan Xuereb – 40/50 (+2 shoot-off)
12. William Chetcuti – 40/50 (+2 shoot-off)

Standings After 100 Targets:

1. Ryan Bugeja – 93/100
2. Emmanuel Bugeja – 93/100
3. James Galea Jr – 90/100
4. Christopher Vella – 89/100
5. Brian Galea – 87/100
6. William Chetcuti – 86/100
7. Jean Pierre Coleiro – 85/100
8. Nicholas Carabott – 84/100
9. Nico Sciberras – 84/100
10. Gianluca Chetcuti – 83/100
11. Johan Xuereb – 82/100
12. Jason Magri – 72/100

Final Standings After 125 Targets (Top 6 Shooters):

1. Ryan Bugeja – 118/125

With an exceptional performance, Ryan Bugeja set a high standard in the competition’s inaugural edition. The upcoming events will provide further opportunities for Malta’s top trap shooters to showcase their skills.

Gerald Fenech

Sports Editor
Veteran Journalist