Brian Galea claims President’s Cup 2025 title in Trap Shooting

Brian Galea emerged victorious in the President’s Cup 2025 Edition, held at the Malta National Shooting Ranges. Galea topped the podium ahead of Nicholas Carabott, who finished second, and Stephen Vella, who placed third overall.

The Trap competition was contested over 75 qualification targets, followed by a 25-target single-shot final.

Qualification Round – Top Six Finalists

1. Brian Galea – 69/75

2. Shazen Grech – 69/75

3. Nicholas Carabott – 68/75

4. Stephen Vella – 65/75 (+1 in shoot-off)

5. Luke Cassar – 65/75 (+1 in shoot-off)

6. Roderick Vella – 65/75 (+1 in shoot-off)

Class Winners

Class A

1. Brian Galea – 69/75

2. Nicholas Carabott – 68/75

3. Nico Sciberras – 62/75

Class B

1. Shazen Grech – 69/75

2. Nazzareno Attard – 66/75

3. Stephen Vella – 65/75

Class C

1. Roderick Vella – 65/75

2. Leetov Bonnici – 64/75

3. Yana Grima – 59/75

Final Stage – Overall Standings

1. Brian Galea – 22/25

2. Nicholas Carabott – 21/25

3. Stephen Vella – 20/25 (+1 in shoot-off)

4. Luke Cassar – 20/25 (+0 in shoot-off)

5. Roderick Vella – 15/25

6. Shazen Grech – 14/25

The Malta Shooting Sport Federation confirmed that the next Trap competition will be the Santa Marija Grand Prix, scheduled for 16–17 August 2025 at the Southern Shooting Club.

Gerald Fenech

Sports Editor
Veteran Journalist