Malta's 2008 Sportsman of the Year William Chetcuti hit a remarkable 140/150 in a friendly Double Trap shoot at the Bidnija ranges yesterday.

Chetcuti capped a memorable night for the Malta Shooting Sport Federation on Saturday following other awards in the journalists' poll for organisation president Saviour Portelli and upcoming talent Ryan Bugeja.

The six-times Sportsman of the Year was taking part in a competition held in honour of Beijing silver medallist Francesco D'Aniello.

The Italian was guest of honour for the Sportivi Nazzjonali awards night the day before.

In windy conditions, Chetcuti scored 46, 46 and 48 which meant 22 clays more than required for an ISSF MQS in Double Trap. D'Aniello was second with 127 (45-45-37) and Nathan Xuereb third 107 (36-34-37).

Result: 1. W. Chetcuti 140; 2. F. D'Aniello 127; 3. N. Xuereb 107; 4. M. Grech 94; 5. K. Briffa 88; 6. J.J. Aquilina 62.

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