Shota Kawazoe (pictured left) and Mayu Kawahara (right) walked away the winners in the most prestigious individual tournament in Japan, the NHK Cup 41st Japan All-Star Invitational Championships, which were contested at Kokubnji Park Lanes in Kokubnji-Shi, Tokyo from May 11-13. 277 players - 164 men and 113 women - participated in this year's event. As every year, the stepladder finals are broadcasted nationwide by Nihon Hoso Kyokai (NHK), the Japan Broadcasting Corporation.
Top-seeded Daniel Lim (left) from Malaysia stopped Tim Mack's run in the men's title match, 213-171. to win the Open Masters finals in the Thailand Open at S. F. Strike Bowl in Bangkok, Thailand. Mack (right) ousted four Thai bowlers including defending champion Yannaphon Larp-apharat in the previous matches. The women's final was an all-Chinese Taipei affair with the top seed Chien Hsiu Lan defeating No. 6 Liang Ya Ping, 182-173.
Republished courtesy of New Straits Times Online (May 10, 2007)
Calling all natural left-handed bowlers. Here is a chance for you to pit your skills against other lefties at a tenpin bowling carnival on May 19 from 8pm to 10pm at the Sunway Pyramid Mega Lanes. Datuk Dina Rizal (pictured), a left hander himself, came up with the idea with Michelle Wong, the manager of Pyramid Mega Lanes.
Philippine Olympic Committee president Jose "Peping" Cojuangco Jr., brother of former Philippine President Cory C. Aquino, hailed the recent appointment of six-time world champion Paeng Nepomuceno as USBC (United States Bowling Congress) ambassador and promised to help Nepomuceno campaign for bowling's inclusion in the Olympic Games.
International Bowling Center in Cairo, Egypt (April 18-26, 2007)
Mubarak Ali Al-Muraikhi from Qatar, the men's No. 1 seed, flew past Thailand's Badin L, 247-172, to win the 9th Sinai Open in Cairo, Egypt and the $7,000 top prize. The women's final ended with the upset of the evening as the dominating leader of all previous rounds, Kim Eun Jung, Korea, lost to second seed, Sandra Torrents, Spain, 215-191.
Republished courtesy of New Straits Times Online (April 22, 2007)
Shalin Zulkifli (Malaysia) has always longed to turn professional and she will have a chance of realizing her dream when the United States' women's professional circuit gets underway in September. But there is a problem — she will have to get a release from national coach Holloway Cheah and the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC).
Shinagawa Prince Hotel Bowling Center in Tokyo, Japan (April 14-15, 2007)
Japan's Suzuna Miyagi won five consecutive matches and defeated seven opponents en route to win the DHC Cup 1st Asian Girls Bowling Championship at Shinagawa Prince Hotel Bowling Center in Tokyo, Japan. In the championship match, the member of the Japanese national team stunned top-seeded Shalin Zulkifli, 245-199, to earn the title and the 500,000 Yen top prize (approx $4,185).
Ryan Lalisang from Indonesia defeated Mohamed Al Qubaisi in the title match, 234-217, to win the 4th Kuwait Open Tournament and the $25,000 top prize. In the women's final, Vanessa Fung from Hong Kong defeated No. 1 seeded Kim Eun Jung, Korea, twice to win the women's title worth $2,750.
Republished courtesy of New Straits Times (April 15, 2007)
Has Shalin Zulkifli lost her appetite for winning? After bagging six individual titles last year, Malaysia's most successful bowler has yet to record a single win in five tournaments so far this year. On the other hand, Shalin's teammates — Esther Cheah, Wendy Chai and Zandra Aziela are more successful, with each winning one this year.
Pearl Bowling Center in Parañaque City, Philippines (March 24 - April 1)
Adrian Ang (left), Malaysia, survived a strong challenge by Singapore's Cherie Tan en route to win the 5th Euro-Med Storm International Masters Challenge at Pearl Bowling Center in Parañaque City, Philippines. Ang lost the first game, 239-179, but got a second chance as he was the No. 1 seed. Ang took full advantage and won the game and the match, 253-220, to receive the one million Philippine Pesos top prize, approximately U.S. $20,822.
Powerbowl, Makati City, Philippines (March 7-11, 2007)
The 1st Asian Universities Bowling Championship was held from March 7-11, 2007 at Powerbowl, Power Plant Mall, Makati City, Philippines. Casey Yu (l.), from the school, Ateneo De Manila University, and Zatil Iman (r.), Universiti Teknologi Mara, were the most successful players with three gold medals each.
Republished courtesy of the Malysian Star (March 9, 2007)
Impressive performances over the last few months have earned bowlers Mohd Noer Said and Siti Safiyah Amirah Abdul Rahman places in the national elite squad. Mohd Noer filled the spot vacated by Ben Heng, who chose to retire from national duty after the Doha Asian Games last December. The inclusion of the duo in the senior squad was endorsed in a joint meeting between the National Sports Council (NSC) and Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC).
Republished courtesy of the Malaysian Star (March 10, 2007)
National woman bowler Siti Safiyah Amirah Abdul Rahman has been given a second chance to prove herself in the national team and the youngster is determined to justify her inclusion by winning a spot in the squad for the World Championships. On Thursday, the 17-year-old Siti Safiyah was promoted to the women's elite team for her good showing in international tournaments in the last few months.
Will MTBC President Nathan harm bowling's Olympic efforts once again?
Professor Leung Mee-Lee, Hong Kong, Honorary Secretary General of the Asian Bowling Federation, has informed all ABF member federations that the issue between the Emirates Bowling Federation (EBF) and the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) concerning an occurrence during the 2006 Malaysian Open is not resolved yet. Latest News: WTBA approves 30th Malaysian Open.
Republished courtesy of The Malaysian Star Online (March 2, 2007)
Bowler Zulmazran Zulkifli will get to compete in the World Ranking Masters – thanks to Australian Jason Belmonte. Belmonte was placed seventh in the Asian and European rankings and recently decided to compete under the European banner. The Malaysian, who missed the top eight cut for the event after finishing ninth in the Asian rankings will now compete in the tournament, which will be held in Lake Wales, Fla., May 2-8.
Republished courtesy of The Malaysian Star (Feb. 18, 2007)
Malaysia's top woman bowler Esther Cheah is hot. She has been invited to represent Malaysia in the inaugural Asian Women Bowling Championships in Tokyo from April 14-15. The 20-year-old world champion was invited for the meet based on her superb performance in winning two gold and three silver medals at the Doha Asian Games in December.
Republished courtesy of Daily Liberal (Feb. 14, 2007)
There's money to be made in tenpin bowling - just ask Orange's globe trotting journeyman Jason Belmonte, whe pocketed a whopping $US25,000 in a tournament held in Las Vegas. The former world bowler of the year took out the February high roller at Sam's Town Bowling Centre. Belmonte survived the cut-throat nature of the tournament to roll a 279 game in the grand final shoot out.
Republished courtesy of The Malaysian Star (Feb. 12, 2007)
Bowler Esther Cheah can't decide whether to further her studies in the United States or concentrate on the World Championships in Mexico in August. Esther, who received a whopping RM198,333 in rewards on Wednesday for her efforts in winning two gold and three silver medals at the Doha Asian Games last December (pictured left), said that the start of a degree programme she wanted to do clashed with the World Championships.
Republished courtesy of Malaysian National News Agency Bernama (Feb. 12, 2007)
The ESPN Malaysian Sports Centre will begin operation in April, showcasing international and local sporting events. Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Azalina Othman Said (pictured) said Monday the 30-minute programme will be shown five times daily, with two live telecasts and three repeat broadcast programmes.
The Asian Bowling Federation (ABF) has informed its member federations that ABF will not sanction any international tournaments organized or sanctioned by the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) until further notice. The next events affected are the 30th Malaysian International Open and the Malaysian leg of the 2007 ABF Tour. The reason for the drastic measures goes back to the 2006 Malaysian Open.
Shota Kawazoe (pictured left) and Mayu Kawahara (right) walked away the winners in the most prestigious individual tournament in Japan, the NHK Cup 41st Japan All-Star Invitational Championships, which were contested at Kokubnji Park Lanes in Kokubnji-Shi, Tokyo from May 11-13. 277 players - 164 men and 113 women - participated in this year's event. As every year, the stepladder finals are broadcasted nationwide by Nihon Hoso Kyokai (NHK), the Japan Broadcasting Corporation.
Top-seeded Daniel Lim (left) from Malaysia stopped Tim Mack's run in the men's title match, 213-171. to win the Open Masters finals in the Thailand Open at S. F. Strike Bowl in Bangkok, Thailand. Mack (right) ousted four Thai bowlers including defending champion Yannaphon Larp-apharat in the previous matches. The women's final was an all-Chinese Taipei affair with the top seed Chien Hsiu Lan defeating No. 6 Liang Ya Ping, 182-173.
Calling all natural left-handed bowlers. 
Philippine Olympic Committee president Jose "Peping" Cojuangco Jr., brother of former Philippine President Cory C. Aquino, hailed the recent appointment of six-time world champion Paeng Nepomuceno as USBC (United States Bowling Congress) ambassador and promised to help Nepomuceno campaign for bowling's inclusion in the Olympic Games.
Mubarak Ali Al-Muraikhi from Qatar, the men's No. 1 seed, flew past Thailand's Badin L, 247-172, to win the 9th Sinai Open in Cairo, Egypt and the $7,000 top prize. The women's final ended with the upset of the evening as the dominating leader of all previous rounds, Kim Eun Jung, Korea, lost to second seed, Sandra Torrents, Spain, 215-191.
Shalin Zulkifli (Malaysia) has always longed to turn professional and she will have a chance of realizing her dream when the United States' women's professional circuit gets underway in September. But there is a problem — she will have to get a release from national coach Holloway Cheah and the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC).
Japan's Suzuna Miyagi won five consecutive matches and defeated seven opponents en route to win the DHC Cup 1st Asian Girls Bowling Championship at Shinagawa Prince Hotel Bowling Center in Tokyo, Japan. In the championship match, the member of the Japanese national team stunned top-seeded Shalin Zulkifli, 245-199, to earn the title and the 500,000 Yen top prize (approx $4,185).
Ryan Lalisang from Indonesia defeated Mohamed Al Qubaisi in the title match, 234-217, to win the 4th Kuwait Open Tournament and the $25,000 top prize. In the women's final, Vanessa Fung from Hong Kong defeated No. 1 seeded Kim Eun Jung, Korea, twice to win the women's title worth $2,750. 
Has Shalin Zulkifli lost her appetite for winning? 
Adrian Ang (left), Malaysia, survived a strong challenge by Singapore's Cherie Tan en route to win the 5th Euro-Med Storm International Masters Challenge at Pearl Bowling Center in Parañaque City, Philippines. Ang lost the first game, 239-179, but got a second chance as he was the No. 1 seed. Ang took full advantage and won the game and the match, 253-220, to receive the one million Philippine Pesos top prize, approximately U.S. $20,822.
The 1st Asian Universities Bowling Championship was held from March 7-11, 2007 at Powerbowl, Power Plant Mall, Makati City, Philippines. Casey Yu (l.), from the school, Ateneo De Manila University, and Zatil Iman (r.), Universiti Teknologi Mara, were the most successful players with three gold medals each. 
National woman bowler Siti Safiyah Amirah Abdul Rahman has been given a second chance to prove herself in the national team and the youngster is determined to justify her inclusion by winning a spot in the squad for the World Championships. On Thursday, the 17-year-old Siti Safiyah was promoted to the women's elite team for her good showing in international tournaments in the last few months.
Professor Leung Mee-Lee, Hong Kong, Honorary Secretary General of the Asian Bowling Federation, has informed all ABF member federations that the issue between the Emirates Bowling Federation (EBF) and the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) concerning an occurrence during the 2006 Malaysian Open is not resolved yet. Latest News: WTBA approves 30th Malaysian Open. 
Bowler Zulmazran Zulkifli will get to compete in the World Ranking Masters – thanks to Australian Jason Belmonte. Belmonte was placed seventh in the Asian and European rankings and recently decided to compete under the European banner. The Malaysian, who missed the top eight cut for the event after finishing ninth in the Asian rankings will now compete in the tournament, which will be held in Lake Wales, Fla., May 2-8.
Malaysia's top woman bowler Esther Cheah is hot. She has been invited to represent Malaysia in the inaugural Asian Women Bowling Championships in Tokyo from April 14-15. The 20-year-old world champion was invited for the meet based on her superb performance in winning two gold and three silver medals at the Doha Asian Games in December.
There's money to be made in tenpin bowling - just ask Orange's globe trotting journeyman Jason Belmonte, whe pocketed a whopping $US25,000 in a tournament held in Las Vegas. The former world bowler of the year took out the February high roller at Sam's Town Bowling Centre. Belmonte survived the cut-throat nature of the tournament to roll a 279 game in the grand final shoot out. 
The ESPN Malaysian Sports Centre will begin operation in April, showcasing international and local sporting events. Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Azalina Othman Said (pictured) said Monday the 30-minute programme will be shown five times daily, with two live telecasts and three repeat broadcast programmes.
The Asian Bowling Federation (ABF) has informed its member federations that ABF will not sanction any international tournaments organized or sanctioned by the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) until further notice. The next events affected are the 30th Malaysian International Open and the Malaysian leg of the 2007 ABF Tour. The reason for the drastic measures goes back to the 2006 Malaysian Open.