Kobe Rokko Bowl in Kobe-Shi, Hyogo-Ken (Sep. 30 through Oct. 4, 2006)
The National Sports Festival is Japan's largest annual sports meeting. Hyogo-Ken was the host prefecture this year. The Japan Amateur Sports Association and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, Sports and Technology were the co-organizers. The Japan Bowling Congress was involved as the organizer of the bowling competition, which was held from September 30 through October 4 in Kobe Rokko Bowl, in Kobe-Shi, Hyogo-Ken.
The men's and women's championship matches in the 8th Chinese Taipei International Open at Union Bowling Center in Taiwan were a local affair with the top seeded players, Ku Ching-Ho and Chien Hsiu-Lan, taking the titles. Defending men's champion Ching-Ho was able to weather a strong charge by Chen Wen-Hsiung in the decisive match, 222-209. Hsiu-Lan mad quick work of Huang Chiung-Yao, 211-190. The tournament leader must be defeated twice to win the title.
Local favorite Wu Siu Hong and Shalin Zulkifli, Malaysia claimed the titles in the 32nd Hong Kong International Open at SCAA Bowling Center in Hong Kong, China. Purvis Granger (USA/PHI), the No. 4 seed, started the men's six-player stepladder final with a 300-game.
Republished courtesy of New Straits Times (Sept. 10, 2006)
Shalin Zulkifli is easily Malaysia's most successful bowler but her chequered career has also seen some controversies, with a three-month suspension being followed by her decision to quit the national team. Shalin has, since then, returned to the national fold and she speaks her mind to Timesport's Ajitpal Singh on her career and Malaysia's prospects in the Doha Asian Games in December.
Republished courtesy of The Hindu, India's National Newspaper
"Indian bowlers are like unpolished gems," the Karnataka State Tenpin Bowling Association (KSTBA)-appointed Malaysian coach, Jimmy Lee, said. Jimmy has been coaching the Karnataka bowling team for the past two months. "There is immense talent in India, particularly in Bangalore and Mumbai. With more exposure and competitive play, India can be a contender for the Asian and World titles soon," felt Jimmy.
Republished courtesy of New Straits Times (August 24, 2006)
Shalin Zulkifli will represent the country in December’s Asian Games after the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress and National Sports Council agreed to her training separately in the buildup to Doha. NSC director-general Datuk Ramlan Aziz said: "As long her other commitments do not interrupt her preparations for the Games, it will be fine with us."
Republished courtesy of News Straits Times (Aug 22, 2006)
Shalin Zulkifli, unhappy with the Doha 2006 Programme contract offered to her by the National Sports Council (NSC), insisted she will only join the national team’s training programme after changes are made to certain clauses in the contract. "I will start training with the national team when I have signed the contract. But for now, I need to iron out certain clauses in the contract with the NSC," Shalin said yesterday.
Republished courtesy of the Malaysian Star (Aug 22, 2006)
After more than a decade as a national bowler, Azidi Ameran will bid farewell to the sport at the end of this year. And he will end his competitive international bowling career with two championships – the men's world meet in South Korea and the Doha Asian Games. And he hopes to bow out with a bang. "I want to do well in my last world championships and I hope I can land a medal in the team event", said Azidi.
It certainly was a tournament to remember for members of the Pg Abu Samah family, after they took top honours in the Tenpin Bowling Open Championship, which ended recently. Top local bowler Ak Mohd Aizat Pg Abu Samah took top honours by winning the prestigious Open category, while another member of the Pg Abu Samah clan, Dk Nadia Nabila, won the Ladies Open category.
The Junior Olympic Cup (JOC) 30th All Japan High School and Junior High School Championships were held July 25-26 at Shinagawa Prince Hotel Bowling Center in Tokyo, Japan. The JOC Junior Olympic Cup was awarded to Shota Kawazoe of Fukuoka Daiichi High School in the boys' division and Maya Takemata of Xaverio High School from Fukushima for the second consecutive year in the girls' division.
Republished courtesy of The Star Online (August 1, 2006)
After ending his youth career at Berlin on a successful note, national bowler Zulmazran Zulkifli is bent on making a big mark in his senior stint this year. The 23-year-old Zulmazran is all fired up to win his first gold medal in the men's World Championships in South Korea (Aug 26-Sept 8) and the Asian Games in Doha (Dec 1-15).
Jaya Ancol Bowl in Jakarta, Indonesia (July 18-29, 2006)
Defending champions Alex Liew, Malaysia, and Zara Glover, England, won back-to-back Open Masters titles at the 4th Indonesia International Open at Jaya Ancol Bowl in Jakarta, Indonesia. Liew defeated Hong Kong's Wu Siu Hong in one game while Glover beat Shalin Zulkifli, Malaysia, in the decider.
Republished courtesy of New Straits Times (July 27, 2006)
The Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) has now put the blame on Chris Batson (pictured) for not working longer hours with the national bowlers during his two-year tenure as national chief coach. According to MTBC, Batson was given full authority to schedule the training programme for each bowler under the Doha 2006 programme.
Republished courtesy of New Straits Times (July 26, 2006)
Former national coach Chris Batson believes the amount of money spent on elite bowlers in the Doha 2006 programme does not justify the number of hours put into training. An average of RM130,000 (approx. USD35,500) is spent on each bowler a year, yet they only train two hours a day, five days a week. A far cry from the four to six hours put in by their counterparts from South Korea and Singapore.
Republished courtesy of The Star Online (July 22, 2006)
Currently, Malaysia’s Choy Poh Lai is the Asia’s top ranked woman bowler but it brings little joy for the national kegler. The 25-year-old Poh Lai is the first Malaysian woman bowler to reach the top spot in the Asian ranking without winning any Open titles. "It was a surprise to be on the top spot of the Asian ranking for the first time. It shows that I have been consistent in international tournaments," said Poh Lai.
Republished courtesy of The Jakarta Post (July 20, 2006)
According to the organizers, around 400 bowlers from 17 countries will participate in the fourth Indonesia Surya Pro International Open Tenpin Bowling Championship 2006. Among the at least 250 international bowlers scheduled to compete are Cara Honeychurch (left), Australia and Wu Siu Hong (right), Hong Kong,
Republished courtesy of The Star Online (July 18, 2006)
Malaysia will compete in the Asian Bowling Championships without Shalin Zulkifli for the first time in 12 years because she will be attending her long-awaited graduation day ceremony. The Asian Championships is scheduled for Aug 6-15 in Jakarta and the 28-year-old Shalin will finally graduate with a degree in Sports Science from the University Malaya on Aug 13. And she does not want to miss the big day.
Republished courtesy of New Straits Times (July 16, 2006)
Shalin Zulkifli, who resigned from the national team in February, will likely be donning national colours in the Asian Tenpin Bowling Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia on Aug 6-15. With the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress set to maintain the Asian Championships squad for the Doha Asian Games in December, national coach Holloway Cheah wants the best bowlers for the Jakarta assignment.
Republished courtesy of The Star Online (July 15, 2006)
Australian Chris Batson will head home on July 25, leaving behind a big question mark over his premature exit as the national bowling coach. Batson summed up his stay in Malaysia. "Ideals and reality are so far apart here." He was not the first to feel that way. Many foreign coaches have come to Malaysia with grand ideas and plans only to be mired in controversy before leaving in acrimony.
Republished courtesy of the The Star Online (July 11, 2006)
Former international bowler Lai Kin Ngoh will start her first day of training today at the Pyramid Mega Lanes in a bid to win one of the six spots in the women’s team for the Doha Asian Games. This is the third time that the left-handed Kin Ngoh has been invited to represent Malaysia again after she quit the national team early last year and migrated to Hong Kong.
The National Sports Festival is Japan's largest annual sports meeting. Hyogo-Ken was the host prefecture this year. The Japan Amateur Sports Association and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, Sports and Technology were the co-organizers. The Japan Bowling Congress was involved as the organizer of the bowling competition, which was held from September 30 through October 4 in Kobe Rokko Bowl, in Kobe-Shi, Hyogo-Ken.
Local favorite Wu Siu Hong and Shalin Zulkifli, Malaysia claimed the titles in the 32nd Hong Kong International Open at SCAA Bowling Center in Hong Kong, China. Purvis Granger (USA/PHI), the No. 4 seed, started the men's six-player stepladder final with a 300-game. 
Shalin Zulkifli is easily Malaysia's most successful bowler but her chequered career has also seen some controversies, with a three-month suspension being followed by her decision to quit the national team. Shalin has, since then, returned to the national fold and she speaks her mind to Timesport's Ajitpal Singh on her career and Malaysia's prospects in the Doha Asian Games in December.
Shalin Zulkifli will represent the country in December’s Asian Games after the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress and National Sports Council agreed to her training separately in the buildup to Doha. NSC director-general Datuk Ramlan Aziz said: "As long her other commitments do not interrupt her preparations for the Games, it will be fine with us." 
Shalin Zulkifli, unhappy with the Doha 2006 Programme contract offered to her by the National Sports Council (NSC), insisted she will only join the national team’s training programme after changes are made to certain clauses in the contract. "I will start training with the national team when I have signed the contract. But for now, I need to iron out certain clauses in the contract with the NSC," Shalin said yesterday. 
After more than a decade as a national bowler, Azidi Ameran will bid farewell to the sport at the end of this year. And he will end his competitive international bowling career with two championships – the men's world meet in South Korea and the Doha Asian Games. And he hopes to bow out with a bang. "I want to do well in my last world championships and I hope I can land a medal in the team event", said Azidi. 
The Junior Olympic Cup (JOC) 30th All Japan High School and Junior High School Championships were held July 25-26 at Shinagawa Prince Hotel Bowling Center in Tokyo, Japan. The JOC Junior Olympic Cup was awarded to Shota Kawazoe of Fukuoka Daiichi High School in the boys' division and Maya Takemata of Xaverio High School from Fukushima for the second consecutive year in the girls' division.
After ending his youth career at Berlin on a successful note, national bowler Zulmazran Zulkifli is bent on making a big mark in his senior stint this year. The 23-year-old Zulmazran is all fired up to win his first gold medal in the men's World Championships in South Korea (Aug 26-Sept 8) and the Asian Games in Doha (Dec 1-15). 
Defending champions Alex Liew, Malaysia, and Zara Glover, England, won back-to-back Open Masters titles at the 4th Indonesia International Open at Jaya Ancol Bowl in Jakarta, Indonesia. Liew defeated Hong Kong's Wu Siu Hong in one game while Glover beat Shalin Zulkifli, Malaysia, in the decider. 
The Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) has now put the blame on Chris Batson (pictured) for not working longer hours with the national bowlers during his two-year tenure as national chief coach. According to MTBC, Batson was given full authority to schedule the training programme for each bowler under the Doha 2006 programme. 
Currently, Malaysia’s Choy Poh Lai is the Asia’s top ranked woman bowler but it brings little joy for the national kegler. The 25-year-old Poh Lai is the first Malaysian woman bowler to reach the top spot in the Asian ranking without winning any Open titles. "It was a surprise to be on the top spot of the Asian ranking for the first time. It shows that I have been consistent in international tournaments," said Poh Lai. 
According to the organizers, around 400 bowlers from 17 countries will participate in the fourth Indonesia Surya Pro International Open Tenpin Bowling Championship 2006. Among the at least 250 international bowlers scheduled to compete are Cara Honeychurch (left), Australia and Wu Siu Hong (right), Hong Kong, 
Malaysia will compete in the Asian Bowling Championships without Shalin Zulkifli for the first time in 12 years because she will be attending her long-awaited graduation day ceremony. The Asian Championships is scheduled for Aug 6-15 in Jakarta and the 28-year-old Shalin will finally graduate with a degree in Sports Science from the University Malaya on Aug 13. And she does not want to miss the big day. 
Shalin Zulkifli, who resigned from the national team in February, will likely be donning national colours in the Asian Tenpin Bowling Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia on Aug 6-15. With the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress set to maintain the Asian Championships squad for the Doha Asian Games in December, national coach Holloway Cheah wants the best bowlers for the Jakarta assignment. 
Former international bowler Lai Kin Ngoh will start her first day of training today at the Pyramid Mega Lanes in a bid to win one of the six spots in the women’s team for the Doha Asian Games. This is the third time that the left-handed Kin Ngoh has been invited to represent Malaysia again after she quit the national team early last year and migrated to Hong Kong.