Courtesy of Asian Bowling Federation

Qatar's Ahmed Shaheen and Shalin Zulkifli of Malaysia won the Asian Bowling Federation 2004 rankings.

Former World Champion Shaheen, who captured his second title after 2000 with 390 ranking points, won four ranking events this season, Sinai Open, Thailand Open, ABF Tour Thailand leg and 2nd Indonesia Open.

The Qatari led second-placed Remy Ong from Singapore, the 2002 ranking champion by 58 points. Third place belonged to the other 2-time titlist, 2001 and defending champion Wu Siu Hong from Hong Kong.

Joining those three in the 2005 World Ranking Masters at the Kegel Training Center in Lake Wales, Florida, are 4. Abdulla Al-Qattan, Qatar 5. Daniel Lim, Malaysia 6. Chester King, Philippines 7. Azidi Ameran, Malaysia and 8. Mubarak Ali Al-Muraikhi, Qatar.

Zulkifli won her fourth ranking title in five years after finishing third in 2004 with 532 points winning three events, Malaysian Open, Sinai Open and ABF Tour Thailand leg.

Trailing Zulkifli by 178 points to finish in second place was last year's ranking queen Liza Del Rosario from the Philippines. Also qualified for the World Ranking Masters are 3. Sarah Yap, Malaysia 4. Jennifer Tan, Singapore and Wendy Chai, Malaysia 6. Vanessa Fung, Hong Kong 7. Alice Tay, Singapore and 8. Evelyn Chan, Singapore.

2004 Asian Ranking Tournament Winners

 

ABT Grand Slam in Singapore:
Purvis Granger (PHI) and Liza Del Rosario (PHI)

Emir Cup in Qatar:
Abdulla Al-Qattan (QAT) - no ladies division

Kuwait Open:
Naif Oqab - no ladies division

Malaysian Open:
Daniel Lim (MAS) and Shalin Zulkifli (MAS)

ABF Tour Malaysia leg:
Ryan Lalisang (INA) and Wendy Chai (MAS)

Sinai Open:
Ahmed Shaheen (QAT) and Shalin Zulkifli, MAS

Thailand Open:
Ahmed Shaheen (QAT) and Tsai Sin Yi (TPE)

ABF Tour Thailand leg:
Ahmed Shaheen (QAT) and Shalin Zulkifli (MAS)

Philippines Open:
Jonee Gatchalian (PHI) and Sarah Yap (MAS)

ABF Tour Philippines leg:
Alex Liew (MAS) and Irene Garcia (PHI)

Singapore Open:
Tim Mack (USA) and Liza Del Rosario (PHI)

ABF Tour Singapore leg:
Jack Wong (SIN) and Huang Chiung Yao (TPE)

2nd Indonesia Open:
Ahmed Shaheen (QAT) and Liza Del Rosario (PHI)

ABF Tour Indonesia leg:
Skaker Al-Hassan and Putty Armein (INA)

3rd Guam Open:
Remy Ong (SIN) and Evelyn Chan (SIN)

Hong Kong Open:
Biboy Rivera (PHI) and Puutty Armein (INA)

ABF Tour Hong Kong leg:
Mubarak Ali Al-Muraikhi (QAT) Jenny Ho (HKG)

Rankings also include final standings in the 2004 World Ranking Masters, 18th Asian Championship, and 40th AMF Bowling World Cup.

2004 Asian Rankings - Top 8 Men's Division

Players with position, country and ranking point total

1. Ahmed Shaheen, QAT, 390
2. Remy Ong, SIN, 332
3. Wu Siu Hong, HKG, 302
4. Abdulla Al Qattan, QAT, 283
5. Daniel Lim, MAS, 267
6. Chester King, PHI, 241
7. Azidi Ameran, MAS, 218
8. Mubarak Al-Muraikhi, QAT, 209

For the complete 2004 ABF Men's Ranking click here.

2004 Asian Rankings - Top 8 Women's Division

Players with position, country and ranking point total

1. Shalin Zulkifli, MAS, 532
2. Liza Del Rosario, PHI, 354
3. Sarah Yap, MAS, 240
4. Jennifer Tan, SIN, 190
(tie) Wendy Chai, MAS, 190
6. Vanessa Fung, HKG, 182
7. Alice Tay, SIN, 164
8. Evelyn Chan, SIN, 140

For the complete 2004 ABF Women's Ranking click here.