Pace feeling no pressure on his return to the Games

Frans Pace makes his return to GSSE competition this morning when he joins team-mate Brian Galea in the opening qualifying rounds of the trap competition at the Shooting Stand in San Marino.
It has been eight years since the veteran shooter had last competed in the Small Nations Games with his last appearance dating back to 2009 when he represented the country in Cyprus.
Pace enjoys a fine reputation in the GSSE circle, having won two silver medals and a bronze in a competition that is contested by some of the best contenders on the international scene.
The 55-year-old told Times of Malta that he is relishing the challenge and is approaching the Games with far less pressure than on previous occasions.
“This will be my first GSSE for a long time and I’m here with renewed enthusiasm,” Pace said.
“After my appointment as Malta Shooting Sport Federation treasurer five years ago, I decided to concentrate mainly on my administrative duties and personal life, also making way for new shooters coming up.

“But, I started practising the sport again two years ago, compiling some encouraging scores. I was convinced to register for the trap selection shoot and succeeded in claiming one of...