IX Mediterranean Challenge Cup starts today in San Marino

03/23/06

2006 MCC

Bowling Alley: Rose'n'Bowl in Serravalle, San Marino

Sue_Abela_3123.jpg The 9th Mediterranean Challenge Cup will start today with the official practice at Rose'n'Bowl in Serravalle, San Marino. Four players - two men and two women - from Cyprus, Gibraltar, Greece, Israel, Italy, Malta, Morocco, Turkey and host country San Marino will compete in Singles, Doubles and Mixed Teams on Friday and Saturday. Among the competitors is four-time defending women's All Events champion Sue Abela, Malta  (pictured).


IX Mediterranean Challenge Cup - Schedule of Events

2006MCCLogo.jpg Thursday, March 23, 2006
09.00 Ball Control
09:30 Managers' Meeting
10:00 Official Practice
12:30 Opening Ceremony
13:00 Welcome Reception

Friday, March 24, 2006
08.30 Women Singles
11.30 Men Singles
14.30 Women Doubles
17.30 Men Doubles

Saturday, March 25, 2006
08.30 Mixed Team Event (Games 1-3)
12.30 Mixed Team Event (Games 4-6)
19.30 Victory Banquet and Medal Presentation


Participating Countries and Players

Cyprus
Female: Kastori Myria, Praxitelous Rania
Male: Costas Kyriacou, Charis Panayiotou

Gibraltar
Female: Annabell Turnbull, Kimberly Turnbull
Male: Thony Galea, Kevin Stimson

Greece
Female: Chrysanthi Despoina, Rovithaki Natassa
Male: Pachoulis Vretos, Parasakis Stavros

Israel
Female: Mali Mizrahi, Sara Aviram
Male: Israel Tener, Johnatan Geller

Italy
Female: Chiara Roiati, Maria Cristina Sgrosso
Male: Domenico Maddaloni, Antonio Di Francesco

Malta
Female: Lorraine Casha, Sue Abela
Male: Brian Farrugia, Rankin Luke Camilleri

Morocco
Female: Daniele Amsellem, Dalila Ouaqqa
Male: Mohamed Semmahi, Patrick Leroy

San Marino
Female: Morena Barbieri, Romina Gasperoni
Male: Adriano Santi, Nico Gasperoni

Turkey
Female: Ebru Ozogluuntur, Mine Karakullukcu
Male: Burak Natal, Mithat Siveliol