Saigon Superbowl in Ho Chi Minh City (June 24 - July 8, 2006)
Purvis Granger, United States, and Korean Kim Eun-Jung earned the men's and women's Open Division titles at the 4th Vietnam International Open at Saigon Superbowl in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Green Valley Country Club Bowling Center in Pasig City, Philippines
Biboy Rivera, Philippines, and Kang Hyun Jin, Korea, won the men's and women's 35th Philippines International Open Masters finals from top seed. The winners pocketed 150.000,00 (approx. US$2,830) and 80.000,00 Philippine Pesos (US$1,510), resp.
Nadia Akeel shoots three big scores on the way to the women's title
The Mack is back! Tim Mack topped Malaysian. Zulmazran Zulkifli in the semi-final in roll-off, then defeated tournament leader Jason Belmonte, Australia, twice, 256-227 and 225-212 to earn the $20,000 top prize. Bahrain's Nadia Akeel stunned favorites Lai Kin Ngoh, Malaysia, and Liza Del Rosario, Philippines, to win the women's title.
Local favorite Lee Yu-Wen and Huang Chiung Yao of Chinese Taipei walked away the winners in the 39th Singapore Open Masters finals. Yu-Wen, the men's No. 1 seed made quick work of Surasak Manuwong of Thailand, 197-174. Third-seeded Chiung Yao defeated No. 1 seed Liza Clutario twice to win the women's crown.
Republished courtesy of The New Paper (May 20, 2006)
Four years ago, former national bowler Thomas Fox predicted that teenage prodigy Shayna Ng would one day make it to Singapore's national squad. And just two months ago, the 16-year-old Republic Polytechnic freshman fulfilled that prophecy. Which is why Shayna is one competitor worth watching when the 39th Singapore International Bowling Open rolls off at Victor's Superbowl today.
Kokubnji Park Lanes in Kokubunji-Shi, Tokyo, Japan (May 12-14, 2006)
The NHK Cup 40th Japan All-Star Invitational Championships were held at 32-laner Kokubnji Park Lanes in Kokubnji-Shi, Tokyo from May 12-14. Tomoyuki Sasaki and defending women's champion Haruka Matsuda claimed the most prestigious titles of the Japanese tournament calendar.
KUALA LUMPUR: Bowler Shalin Zulkifli's performances over the last three weeks have raised hopes of her making a comeback to represent Malaysia in the Asian Games in Doha in December. It is now up to the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) to name their best bowlers for the Doha Asiad (Dec 1-15) and Shalin certainly deserves to be considered for selection. The AsiaComm chief, Damien Kelly, said: "We certainly evaluate every athlete and ensure that only the best represents the country in Doha."
Jason Belmonte from Australia and Shalin Zulkifli of Malaysia captured the men's and women's titles in the 3rd Kuwait Open Tournament. In a match between two two-handers, Belmonte topped Osku Palermaa, Finland, 238-233. Zulkifli won her third consecutive international title in ten days and the second championship match against team mate Esther Cheah with a 222-184 victory.
17-year-old Michael Craig from Theodore, ACT (Australian Capital Territory), created a little bit of history at AMF Tuggeranong in winning the 2006 Australian Junior Open Masters title on Sunday, April 30. In the Girls Division, Rachelle Flynn came back from a 2-0 deficit narrowly taking the title with a 197-193 in the decider.
Yannaphon Larpapharat and Shalin Zulkifli claim Masters titles
Local favorite Yannaphon Larpapharat and Shalin Zulkifli of Malaysia were crowned men's and women's Open Masters champions in the 32nd Thailand International Open. In the men's finals, No. 1 seeded Larpapharat made quick work of Kritchawat Jampakhao, 202-194. Zulkifli, the No. 2 seed, beat defending champion Esther Cheah in the deciding contest, 241-208.
SF Strike Bowl Ngam Wongsewan in Bangkok, Thailand (April 8-13, 2006)
The 9th Asian School Tenpin Bowling Championships at SF Strike Bowl Ngam Wongsewan in Bangkok, Thailand, were concluded with the Masters finals. Michael Tsang, Hong Kong, and Wang Ting-Wen, Chinese Taipei, won the titles in the Boys and Girls Division. 71 boys and 45 girls 11 countries competed for medals in Singles, Doubles Teams, All Events and Masters. Host country Thailand led the field in the medal tally with 3 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze medal, all won by the boys team.
International Bowling Center in Cairo, Egypt (April 7-14, 2006)
Mahmoud Mazloum made history when he defeated tournament leader Wu Siu Hong, Hong Kong, 206-189, in the men's title match of the 8th Sinai International Open to become the first Egyptian to win the prestigious tournament at International Bowling Center in Cairo. The women's final was an all-Malaysian affair with top seeded Wendy Chai successfully defending her title against rising star Zandra Aziela.
Pearl Bowling Center in Manila, Philippines (April 1-9, 2006)
Wu Hao Ming (pictured) of Chinese Taipei defeated Kimmo Lehtonen, Finland, 235-205, to win the Euro-Med Storm International Masters Challenge at Pearl Bowling Center in Manila, Philippines, and the one million Philippine Pesos top prize (approx. $19,600). Lehtonen, the No. 3 seed, ousted Tyrone Ongpauco, Philippines, in the opening match of the 4-player stepladder finale, 244-222, then took care of second-seeded Zulmazran Zulkifli, Malaysia, in the semi-final, 212-205.
Bowling Alley: Pyramid Megalanes in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Top seeded Alex Liew of Malaysia and Diandra Asbaty, United States of America, won the men's and women's Masters titles in the 29th Malaysian International Open in Kuala Lumpur. Liew's 198-166 victory over compatriot Zaid Izlan proved to be an easier task than to beat Izlan in the semis, where he shot a 290 to advance to the title match. Asbaty used two doubles to defeat Choy Poh Lai, Malaysia, in the women's final, 202-172.
The well respected and patronized Werribee Youth Cup was held at Werribee Superbowl on the 25th and 26th March 2006. 55 youth males and 32 youth females managed the trip to the newly renovated centre in Melbourne's western suburbs. Defending champions Glen Loader (Vic) and Louise Ingoe (SA) won the boy's and girl's titles.
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Minister's Cup
The All-Japan Bowling Championships, supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan Sports Association, Japanese Olympic Committee and Japan Association of Registered Bowling Alleys, are biggest event in amateur bowling in Japan. 45 associations with 563 players - 342 men and 221 women - participated in the 43rd annual edition from March 18-21 in Tokyo and Yokohama.
Will the Youth and Sports Ministry agree to the demands of Shalin Zulkifli?
According to sources, the 28-year-old Selangor champion bowler (archive picture), in an about turn of events, expressed interest to joining the AsiaComm programme on contract - provided the conditions she laid down are met by the Ministry.
Bowling Alley: Qatar Bowling Center in Doha, Qatar
Australian Andrew Frawley swept Sayed Ibrahim in the championship match in best-of-three-game format, 2-0, en route to win the His Highness the Emir's Cup Open Championship at Qatar Bowling Center in Doha and 50,000 Qatari Riyal (approx. $13,740). Frawley, the No. 1 seed, had to sit and wait till his opponent was determined in a tough four-player shootout. Ibrahim sidelined local favorite Ahmed Shaheen in the semifinal, 2-1, for the right to bowl Frawley for the title.
Republished courtesy of Malaysian National News Agency BERNAMA (March 6, 2006)
National bowler Shalin Zulkifli may join the AsiaComm (Asian and Commonwealth Games Project) programme on contract with the government. Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Azalina Othman Said (right) said she had met Shalin and Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) regarding the matter and her ministry would issue a statement after the Melbourne Commonwealth Games.
Republished courtesy of New Straits Times (March 1, 2006)
Shalin Zulkifli claims there is a conspiracy behind her exclusion from the ninth World Tenpin Masters in England scheduled for May 21-23 (editor's note: April, not May). The 28-year-old bowling star, who had featured in five previous editions and won the 2001 event, said the organiser (Matchroom Sports) was interested to invite her for the tournament but was told that she was still under suspension.
Purvis Granger, United States, and Korean Kim Eun-Jung earned the men's and women's Open Division titles at the 4th Vietnam International Open at Saigon Superbowl in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. 
Biboy Rivera, Philippines, and Kang Hyun Jin, Korea, won the men's and women's 35th Philippines International Open Masters finals from top seed. The winners pocketed 150.000,00 (approx. US$2,830) and 80.000,00 Philippine Pesos (US$1,510), resp.
The Mack is back! Tim Mack topped Malaysian. Zulmazran Zulkifli in the semi-final in roll-off, then defeated tournament leader Jason Belmonte, Australia, twice, 256-227 and 225-212 to earn the $20,000 top prize. Bahrain's Nadia Akeel stunned favorites Lai Kin Ngoh, Malaysia, and Liza Del Rosario, Philippines, to win the women's title. 
Local favorite Lee Yu-Wen and Huang Chiung Yao of Chinese Taipei walked away the winners in the 39th Singapore Open Masters finals. Yu-Wen, the men's No. 1 seed made quick work of Surasak Manuwong of Thailand, 197-174. Third-seeded Chiung Yao defeated No. 1 seed Liza Clutario twice to win the women's crown.
Four years ago, former national bowler Thomas Fox predicted that teenage prodigy Shayna Ng would one day make it to Singapore's national squad. And just two months ago, the 16-year-old Republic Polytechnic freshman fulfilled that prophecy. Which is why Shayna is one competitor worth watching when the 39th Singapore International Bowling Open rolls off at Victor's Superbowl today. 
The NHK Cup 40th Japan All-Star Invitational Championships were held at 32-laner Kokubnji Park Lanes in Kokubnji-Shi, Tokyo from May 12-14. Tomoyuki Sasaki and defending women's champion Haruka Matsuda claimed the most prestigious titles of the Japanese tournament calendar.
KUALA LUMPUR: Bowler Shalin Zulkifli's performances over the last three weeks have raised hopes of her making a comeback to represent Malaysia in the Asian Games in Doha in December. It is now up to the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) to name their best bowlers for the Doha Asiad (Dec 1-15) and Shalin certainly deserves to be considered for selection. The AsiaComm chief, Damien Kelly, said: "We certainly evaluate every athlete and ensure that only the best represents the country in Doha." 
Jason Belmonte from Australia and Shalin Zulkifli of Malaysia captured the men's and women's titles in the 3rd Kuwait Open Tournament. In a match between two two-handers, Belmonte topped Osku Palermaa, Finland, 238-233. Zulkifli won her third consecutive international title in ten days and the second championship match against team mate Esther Cheah with a 222-184 victory.
17-year-old Michael Craig from Theodore, ACT (Australian Capital Territory), created a little bit of history at AMF Tuggeranong in winning the 2006 Australian Junior Open Masters title on Sunday, April 30. In the Girls Division, Rachelle Flynn came back from a 2-0 deficit narrowly taking the title with a 197-193 in the decider. 
Local favorite Yannaphon Larpapharat and Shalin Zulkifli of Malaysia were crowned men's and women's Open Masters champions in the 32nd Thailand International Open. In the men's finals, No. 1 seeded Larpapharat made quick work of Kritchawat Jampakhao, 202-194. Zulkifli, the No. 2 seed, beat defending champion Esther Cheah in the deciding contest, 241-208.
Mahmoud Mazloum made history when he defeated tournament leader Wu Siu Hong, Hong Kong, 206-189, in the men's title match of the 8th Sinai International Open to become the first Egyptian to win the prestigious tournament at International Bowling Center in Cairo. The women's final was an all-Malaysian affair with top seeded Wendy Chai successfully defending her title against rising star Zandra Aziela. 
Wu Hao Ming (pictured) of Chinese Taipei defeated Kimmo Lehtonen, Finland, 235-205, to win the Euro-Med Storm International Masters Challenge at Pearl Bowling Center in Manila, Philippines, and the one million Philippine Pesos top prize (approx. $19,600). Lehtonen, the No. 3 seed, ousted Tyrone Ongpauco, Philippines, in the opening match of the 4-player stepladder finale, 244-222, then took care of second-seeded Zulmazran Zulkifli, Malaysia, in the semi-final, 212-205. 
Top seeded Alex Liew of Malaysia and Diandra Asbaty, United States of America, won the men's and women's Masters titles in the 29th Malaysian International Open in Kuala Lumpur. Liew's 198-166 victory over compatriot Zaid Izlan proved to be an easier task than to beat Izlan in the semis, where he shot a 290 to advance to the title match. Asbaty used two doubles to defeat Choy Poh Lai, Malaysia, in the women's final, 202-172. 
Will the Youth and Sports Ministry agree to the demands of Shalin Zulkifli? 
Australian Andrew Frawley swept Sayed Ibrahim in the championship match in best-of-three-game format, 2-0, en route to win the His Highness the Emir's Cup Open Championship at Qatar Bowling Center in Doha and 50,000 Qatari Riyal (approx. $13,740). Frawley, the No. 1 seed, had to sit and wait till his opponent was determined in a tough four-player shootout. Ibrahim sidelined local favorite Ahmed Shaheen in the semifinal, 2-1, for the right to bowl Frawley for the title. 
National bowler Shalin Zulkifli may join the AsiaComm (Asian and Commonwealth Games Project) programme on contract with the government. Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Azalina Othman Said (right) said she had met Shalin and Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) regarding the matter and her ministry would issue a statement after the Melbourne Commonwealth Games. 
Shalin Zulkifli claims there is a conspiracy behind her exclusion from the ninth World Tenpin Masters in England scheduled for May 21-23 (editor's note: April, not May). The 28-year-old bowling star, who had featured in five previous editions and won the 2001 event, said the organiser (Matchroom Sports) was interested to invite her for the tournament but was told that she was still under suspension. 