At the 2006 Men's World Championship in Busan, Korea, 247 players from 44 countries targeted for just six gold, silver and bronze medals. Over the years the World Championships in other sports have progressed from the original few events and medals mostly in one discipline to many events with lots of medals in different disciplines in the current World Championships. Bowling should learn from other sports.
Asiad Bowling Center in Busan, Korea (Aug. 27 - Sept. 9, 2006)
The inaugural Men's World Championship is over. The event, which was held at the Asiad Bowling Center in Busan, Korea, from August 27 through September 9 draw 247 players from 44 countries. 38 countries have sent a full team (six players), while Bulgaria (4), Thailand (4), Gibraltar (2), Indonesia (2) and Slovakia (2) could only compete in all disciplines. Israel (5) competed in all disciplines but had only one trio and two doubles.
Asiad Bowling Center in Busan, Korea (Aug. 27 - Sept. 9, 2006)
Biboy Rivera of the Philippines fired the first 300-game in a Masters final at a World Championship to win the title match against Achim Grabowski, Germany, in the decisive fifth game, 300-212. This was the third perfecto of the championships and the 13th of a man in the history of the World Championships. Jason Belmonte, Australia and Team USA's Rhino Page both receive bronze.
Ong, Page and Nam-Yi take the same medals in Singles and All Events
3-time Asian Games champion Remy Ong from Singapore fired a 1524 six-game series, an average of 254,00, in the fourth and final squad today to win the gold medals in Singles and All Events in the Men's World Championship in Busan, Korea. Team USA's Rhino Page earned the silver medals in both events, while both bronze medals went to Jo Nam-Yi from Korea,
Asiad Bowling Center in Busan, Korea (Aug. 27 - Sept. 9, 2006)
2005 U.S. National Amateur Champion Rhino Page has his sights set on winning a medal in All Events in the 2006 Men's World Championship after his record-performance in Singles on Wednesday. Seven players of the top ten and another two players of the top 16 after three events (Doubles, Trios and Team) will take to the lanes at the Asiad Bowling Center in Busan, Korea, Thursday on the challenging short-oil pattern.
Asiad Bowling Center in Busan, Korea (Aug. 27 - Sept. 9, 2006)
Team USA with Scott Pohl, Ronnie Sparks, David Haynes, Rhino Page, Bill Hoffman and Dan Patterson (left) cruised to the gold medal in the five-player team event at the Men's World Championships in Busan, Korea. Squad 1 leader Malaysia earned the silver medal, while Finland topped defending champion Sweden for bronze by 14 pins.
Asiad Bowling Center in Busan, Korea (Sep. 2-3, 2006)
In one of the most exciting competitions in the history of the World Championships, the host country of Korea claimed both the gold and silver medals in the Trios event. Kim Tae-Won, Choi Jong-In and Joung Seoung-Joo, who posted a 4073 six-game total (226,28 average) in the afternoon squad, had secured the gold medal well before the final ball was rolled.
Asiad Bowling Center in Busan, Korea (Aug. 27 through Sep. 9, 2006)
Martin Larsen and Robert Andersson combined for a 2831 six-game series to start the 2006 Men's World Championship in Busan, Korea, with victory in Doubles. Trailing the Swedes by mere 23 pins to finish second were England's Mike Quarry and Daniel Stride. Jarrod Lean and Jason Belmonte, Australia, beat out their team mates Jason Walsh and Brandon Qualischefski for bronze by 17 pins.
Asiad Bowling Center in Busan, Korea (Aug. 27 - Sept. 9, 2006)
The inaugural Men's World Championship was declared open this afternoon in Busan, Korea. The colorful opening ceremony was held at the Asiad Bowling Center (pictured left), a 36-laner located in the Busan Sports Complex. The competition will start on Thursday morning, August 31, at 9 am with the Doubles event.
Asiad Bowling Center in Busan, Korea (Aug. 27 through Sep. 9, 2006)
The inaugural World Tenpin Bowling Championships for Men will be held from August 27 through September 9, 2006 at the Asiad Bowling Center in Busan, Korea. Bowlingdigital will keep you up-to-date with live tournament coverage, with updates after each round, behind-the-scenes stories, lots of pictures, interviews and much, much more. Pictured is our current residence, the Busan Lotte Hotel.
Republished courtesy of the Malaysia Star (Aug 29, 2006)
After eight months of physical training at Bukit Jalil gymnasium, national bowler Daniel Lim is trim and fit for the challenges in the men's World Championships. And the 30-year-old is all fired up to a medal drought in his third appearance in the championships, which begin on Thursday in Busan with the doubles event.
Republished courtesy of HamiltonScores.com (August 24, 2006)
Tenpin bowlers George Lambert IV (left) of Hamilton and Burlington's Lionel Lewis (right) give added experience to Team Canada when the Men's World Championships begin August 30 in Busan, South Korea. Canada is one of 45 countries entered in the tournament which concludes September 8.
Asiad Bowling Center in Busan, Korea (Aug. 27 - Sept. 9, 2006)
Canada will be one of 45 countries expected to compete at the Men's World Championships to be held in Busan, South Korea, August 30-September 8, 2006. The championship to be held at the Asiad Bowling Centre, will be the first time the men's event has been held separate from the women.
Asiad Bowling Center in Busan, Korea (Aug. 27 - Sept. 9, 2006)
In recent years, gold medals have been a rare find for the Team USA men at the World Tenpin Bowling Association World Championships. In fact, it's been a quarter of a century since Team USA has won gold in the five-player team event. Team USA head coach Jeri Edwards is optimistic the team can find success in South Korea, especially with a good mix of veterans and newcomers.
Republished courtesy of the Malaysia Star (Aug 17, 2006)
Despite the lack of success in Open tournaments, Ben Heng's (left) good qualities as an inspirational team leader won him a place in the side for the men's World Championships Aug 30-Sept 9. The other bowlers on whom national chief coach Holloway Cheah has put faith on are Alex Liew, Daniel Lim, Azidi Ameran, Zulmazran Zulkifli and Aaron Kong. Meanwhile, Holloway announced that Shalin Zulkifli would make a comeback to national team training on Monday.
Hans Karlsson, press officer of the Swedish Bowling Federation, reported that Tomas Leandersson is back on Team Sweden for the 2006 World Championships. The Korea Bowling Congress will host the inaugural World Tenpin Bowling Championships for Men from August 27 through September 9, 2006 at the Asiad Bowling Center in Busan, South Korea.
Arie Fisher, President of the Israel Bowling Federation, has informed us that the team trials for the inaugural Men's World Championships have finished last week. Or Aviram (left), Yahav Rabin (right), Moshe Shinman, Gal Shemer and Dor Shechter will represent Israel at the Asiad Bowling Center in Busan, Korea, from August 27 through September 9, 2006.
The inaugural Men's World Championship is over. The event, which was held at the Asiad Bowling Center in Busan, Korea, from August 27 through September 9 draw 247 players from 44 countries. 38 countries have sent a full team (six players), while Bulgaria (4), Thailand (4), Gibraltar (2), Indonesia (2) and Slovakia (2) could only compete in all disciplines. Israel (5) competed in all disciplines but had only one trio and two doubles. 
Biboy Rivera of the Philippines fired the first 300-game in a Masters final at a World Championship to win the title match against Achim Grabowski, Germany, in the decisive fifth game, 300-212. This was the third perfecto of the championships and the 13th of a man in the history of the World Championships. Jason Belmonte, Australia and Team USA's Rhino Page both receive bronze. 
3-time Asian Games champion Remy Ong from Singapore fired a 1524 six-game series, an average of 254,00, in the fourth and final squad today to win the gold medals in Singles and All Events in the Men's World Championship in Busan, Korea. Team USA's Rhino Page earned the silver medals in both events, while both bronze medals went to Jo Nam-Yi from Korea,
2005 U.S. National Amateur Champion Rhino Page has his sights set on winning a medal in All Events in the 2006 Men's World Championship after his record-performance in Singles on Wednesday. Seven players of the top ten and another two players of the top 16 after three events (Doubles, Trios and Team) will take to the lanes at the Asiad Bowling Center in Busan, Korea, Thursday on the challenging short-oil pattern. 
Team USA with Scott Pohl, Ronnie Sparks, David Haynes, Rhino Page, Bill Hoffman and Dan Patterson (left) cruised to the gold medal in the five-player team event at the Men's World Championships in Busan, Korea. Squad 1 leader Malaysia earned the silver medal, while Finland topped defending champion Sweden for bronze by 14 pins.
In one of the most exciting competitions in the history of the World Championships, the host country of Korea claimed both the gold and silver medals in the Trios event. Kim Tae-Won, Choi Jong-In and Joung Seoung-Joo, who posted a 4073 six-game total (226,28 average) in the afternoon squad, had secured the gold medal well before the final ball was rolled.
Martin Larsen and Robert Andersson combined for a 2831 six-game series to start the 2006 Men's World Championship in Busan, Korea, with victory in Doubles. Trailing the Swedes by mere 23 pins to finish second were England's Mike Quarry and Daniel Stride. Jarrod Lean and Jason Belmonte, Australia, beat out their team mates Jason Walsh and Brandon Qualischefski for bronze by 17 pins. 
The inaugural Men's World Championship was declared open this afternoon in Busan, Korea. The colorful opening ceremony was held at the Asiad Bowling Center (pictured left), a 36-laner located in the Busan Sports Complex. The competition will start on Thursday morning, August 31, at 9 am with the Doubles event. 
The inaugural World Tenpin Bowling Championships for Men will be held from August 27 through September 9, 2006 at the Asiad Bowling Center in Busan, Korea. Bowlingdigital will keep you up-to-date with live tournament coverage, with updates after each round, behind-the-scenes stories, lots of pictures, interviews and much, much more. Pictured is our current residence, the Busan Lotte Hotel.
After eight months of physical training at Bukit Jalil gymnasium, national bowler Daniel Lim is trim and fit for the challenges in the men's World Championships. And the 30-year-old is all fired up to a medal drought in his third appearance in the championships, which begin on Thursday in Busan with the doubles event. 
Tenpin bowlers George Lambert IV (left) of Hamilton and Burlington's Lionel Lewis (right) give added experience to Team Canada when the Men's World Championships begin August 30 in Busan, South Korea. Canada is one of 45 countries entered in the tournament which concludes September 8.
Canada will be one of 45 countries expected to compete at the Men's World Championships to be held in Busan, South Korea, August 30-September 8, 2006. The championship to be held at the Asiad Bowling Centre, will be the first time the men's event has been held separate from the women.
Despite the lack of success in Open tournaments, Ben Heng's (left) good qualities as an inspirational team leader won him a place in the side for the men's World Championships Aug 30-Sept 9. The other bowlers on whom national chief coach Holloway Cheah has put faith on are Alex Liew, Daniel Lim, Azidi Ameran, Zulmazran Zulkifli and Aaron Kong. Meanwhile, Holloway announced that Shalin Zulkifli would make a comeback to national team training on Monday.
Hans Karlsson, press officer of the Swedish Bowling Federation, reported that Tomas Leandersson is back on Team Sweden for the 2006 World Championships. The Korea Bowling Congress will host the inaugural World Tenpin Bowling Championships for Men from August 27 through September 9, 2006 at the Asiad Bowling Center in Busan, South Korea. 
Arie Fisher, President of the Israel Bowling Federation, has informed us that the team trials for the inaugural Men's World Championships have finished last week. Or Aviram (left), Yahav Rabin (right), Moshe Shinman, Gal Shemer and Dor Shechter will represent Israel at the Asiad Bowling Center in Busan, Korea, from August 27 through September 9, 2006. 
