Prime Minister Joseph Muscat this morning avoided journalists after he met with double-trap shooter William Chetcuti at Castille to congratulate him over his Mediterranean Games’ gold medal win.

Journalists, who only managed to catch a glimpse of Dr Muscat before the two engaged in a private meeting in his office, were left with their questions unanswered after Mr Chetcuti emerged from a side door on his own.

The Malta Independent online had a number of questions for Dr Muscat on issues not related with Mr Chetcuti’s visit, including his drop in popularity and the John Dalli appointment following recent developments tied to his trip to the Bahamas.

Mr Chetcuti, who spoke to the media on his own, said that it’s the first time Malta won a gold medal in the Mediterranean Games, which were held in Mersin. Turkey.

Mr Chetcuti won gold in the double trap event.

Asked about the nature of the meeting between him and the prime minister, Mr Chetcuti said that he discussed his practicing of the sport and the competition itself.

He said that Dr Muscat had conducted a visit to Bidnija’s shooting range earlier this year.

Mr Chetcuti emphasised that Maltese sportsmen needed to believe more in themselves, adding that although there’s a lot of work to be done to enable them to compete with other countries, they stand a good chance.

He said that his dream is to participate in the Brazil Olympics and is working hard to reach the level required.