Remy Ong crowns himself King of Asian Games; Shalin Zulkifli wins women's Masters
10/09/02
Singapore's Remy Ong bagged his third gold medal at the 14th Asian Games in Busan, Korea, when he defeated Mubarak Al-Muraikhi, Qatar, 231-211 in championship match of the men's Masters finale. In the opening match, Al-Muraikhi ousted his cousin Ahmed Shaheen, 234-206.
In an all-Malaysian women's title match, Shalin Zulkifli topped teammate Lai Kin Ngoh, 209-197. Lai, seeded third, took care of Kim Hyo-Mi, Korea, 210-206, for the right to challenge Zulkifli.
Homeplus Asiad Bowling Center in Busan, South Korea (Oct. 3-9, 2002)
Men's championship round:
1. Remy Ong, Singapore, 231 (1 game)
2. Mubarak Al-Muraikhi, Qatar, 445 (2 games)
3. Ahmed Shaheen, Qatar, 211 (1 game)
Playoff results:
First match: Al-Muraikhi def. Shaheen, 234-206
Championship match: Ong def. Al-Muraikhi, 231-211.
Homeplus Asiad Bowling Center in Busan, South Korea (Oct. 3-9, 2002)
Women's championship round:
1. Shalin Zulkifli, Malaysia, 209 (1 game)
2. Lai Kin Ngoh, Malaysia, 407 (2 games)
3. Kim Hyo-Mi, Korea, 206 (1 game)
Playoff results:
First match: Lai def. Hyo-Mi, 210-206
Championship match: Zulkifli def. Lai, 209-197.
2002 Asian Games
Homeplus Asiad Bowling Center in Busan, South Korea (Oct. 3-9, 2002)
Singapore's Remy Ong bagged his third gold medal at the 14th Asian Games in Busan, Korea, when he defeated Mubarak Al-Muraikhi, Qatar, 231-211 in championship match of the men's Masters finale. In the opening match, Al-Muraikhi ousted his cousin Ahmed Shaheen, 234-206. In an all-Malaysian women's title match, Shalin Zulkifli topped teammate Lai Kin Ngoh, 209-197. Lai, seeded third, took care of Kim Hyo-Mi, Korea, 210-206, for the right to challenge Zulkifli.
14th Asian Games - Men's Masters Finals
Homeplus Asiad Bowling Center in Busan, South Korea (Oct. 3-9, 2002)
Men's championship round:
1. Remy Ong, Singapore, 231 (1 game)
2. Mubarak Al-Muraikhi, Qatar, 445 (2 games)
3. Ahmed Shaheen, Qatar, 211 (1 game)
Playoff results:
First match: Al-Muraikhi def. Shaheen, 234-206
Championship match: Ong def. Al-Muraikhi, 231-211.
14th Asian Games - Women's Masters Finals
Homeplus Asiad Bowling Center in Busan, South Korea (Oct. 3-9, 2002)
Women's championship round:
1. Shalin Zulkifli, Malaysia, 209 (1 game)
2. Lai Kin Ngoh, Malaysia, 407 (2 games)
3. Kim Hyo-Mi, Korea, 206 (1 game)
Playoff results:
First match: Lai def. Hyo-Mi, 210-206
Championship match: Zulkifli def. Lai, 209-197.
2002 Asian Games - Men's Round Robin (Top 3 advanced)
| Pos | Bowler | Ctry | Blk 1 | Bonus | Blk 2 | Bonus | Pins | Ave. | Bonus | Total |
| 1. | Remy Ong | SIN | 1906 | 50 | 1753 | 40 | 3659 | 228.69 | 90 | 3749 |
| 2. | Mubarak Al-Muraikhi | QAT | 1808 | 50 | 1733 | 40 | 3541 | 221.31 | 90 | 3631 |
| 3. | Ahmed Shaheen | QAT | 1758 | 50 | 1763 | 50 | 3521 | 220.06 | 100 | 3621 |
| 4. | Isao Yamamoto | JPN | 1757 | 50 | 1750 | 60 | 3507 | 219.19 | 110 | 3617 |
| 5. | Byun Ho-Jin | KOR | 1841 | 50 | 1667 | 50 | 3508 | 219.25 | 100 | 3608 |
| 6. | Shaker Ali Al-Hassan | UAE | 1820 | 50 | 1681 | 30 | 3501 | 218.81 | 80 | 3581 |
| 7. | Biboy Rivera | PHI | 1764 | 60 | 1699 | 40 | 3463 | 216.44 | 100 | 3563 |
| 8. | Alex Liew | MAS | 1697 | 40 | 1752 | 40 | 3449 | 215.56 | 80 | 3529 |
| 9. | Lee Yu Wen | SIN | 1776 | 40 | 1648 | 60 | 3424 | 214.00 | 100 | 3524 |
| 10. | Chester King | PHI | 1746 | 20 | 1690 | 50 | 3436 | 214.75 | 70 | 3506 |
| 11. | Tsai Tin-Yun | TPE | 1665 | 20 | 1663 | 50 | 3328 | 208.00 | 70 | 3398 |
| 12. | Tsai Chun Lin | TPE | 1683 | 30 | 1634 | 30 | 3317 | 207.31 | 60 | 3377 |
| 13. | Yannaphon Larpapharat | THA | 1676 | 50 | 1596 | 20 | 3272 | 204.50 | 70 | 3342 |
| 14. | Cho Namey | KOR | 1637 | 50 | 1632 | 20 | 3269 | 204.31 | 70 | 3339 |
| 15. | Masahiro Hibi | JPN | 1549 | 20 | 1631 | 30 | 3180 | 198.75 | 50 | 3230 |
| 16. | Basil Al-Anzi | KUW | 1398 | 10 | 1619 | 30 | 3017 | 188.56 | 40 | 3057 |
2002 Asian Games - Women's Round Robin (Top 3 advanced)
| Pos | Bowler | Ctry | Blk 1 | Bonus | Blk 2 | Bonus | Pins | Ave. | Bonus | Total |
| 1. | Shalin Zulkifli | MAS | 1699 | 40 | 1813 | 60 | 3512 | 219.50 | 100 | 3612 |
| 2. | Kim Hyo-Mi | KOR | 1742 | 60 | 1743 | 50 | 3485 | 217.81 | 110 | 3595 |
| 3. | Lai Kin Ngoh | MAS | 1694 | 50 | 1723 | 50 | 3417 | 213.56 | 100 | 3517 |
| 4. | Duangdee Wannasiri | THA | 1715 | 50 | 1669 | 40 | 3384 | 211.50 | 90 | 3474 |
| 5. | Liza Clutario | PHI | 1733 | 40 | 1658 | 40 | 3391 | 211.94 | 80 | 3471 |
| 6. | Nachimi Itakura | JPN | 1592 | 40 | 1752 | 60 | 3344 | 209.00 | 100 | 3444 |
| 7. | Huang Chung-Yao | TPE | 1763 | 55 | 1552 | 30 | 3315 | 207.19 | 85 | 3400 |
| 8. | Janet Lam | HKG | 1647 | 25 | 1654 | 60 | 3301 | 206.31 | 85 | 3386 |
| 9. | Liza del Rosario | PHI | 1547 | 30 | 1740 | 60 | 3287 | 205.44 | 90 | 3377 |
| 10. | Wang Yu-Ling | TPE | 1603 | 40 | 1689 | 30 | 3292 | 205.75 | 70 | 3362 |
| 11. | Mari Kimura | JPN | 1686 | 50 | 1585 | 20 | 3271 | 204.44 | 70 | 3341 |
| 12. | Kim Soo-Kyung | KOR | 1654 | 50 | 1553 | 30 | 3207 | 200.44 | 80 | 3287 |
| 13. | Valerie Teo | SIN | 1601 | 20 | 1572 | 40 | 3173 | 198.31 | 60 | 3233 |
| 14. | Tay Hong Keow | SIN | 1621 | 50 | 1495 | 30 | 3116 | 194.75 | 80 | 3196 |
| 15. | Vanessa Fung | HKG | 1544 | 20 | 1502 | 30 | 3046 | 190.38 | 50 | 3096 |
| 16. | Larpapharat Donlaya | THA | 1572 | 20 | 1446 | 10 | 3018 | 188.63 | 30 | 3048 |

