22nd October, Manila: Host Philippines put on a glamarous show at the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling Championships which was officially decalred open by HRH Sheikh Talal Mohammad Al-Sabah, President of Asian Bowling Federation and World Bowling.

The ceremony and welcome reception was graced by HRH Sheikh Talal, Mr Jose Cojuangco, Philippine Olympic Committee President, Congressman Mr Monsour Del Rosario, representative from Philippine Sports Commission, Mr Boy Esteban, representative from the Office of the Mayor of Mandaluyong and Mr Steve Hontiveros, President of Philippine Bowling Federation.

Also present were Mr Alexander Lim, Organising Chairman and PBF secretary general, Mr Choi Jang Kyu, Vice President of ABF, Mr Bandar Al-Shafi, ABF Ex-Co member, Mr Winston Chan, ABF Honorary Auditor, representatives from sponsors, distinguished guests, team officials, coaches and players.

Thereafter, messages were dilivered by Mr Jose Cojuangco, Philippine Olympic Committee President, Congressman Mr Monsour Del Rosario, representative from the Philippine Sports Commission, HRH Sheikh Talal Mohammad Al-Sabah, President of ABF and World Bowling and Mr Boy Esteban, representative from the Office of the Mayor of Mandaluyong.

Token of appreciation in the form of plaques were presented to each of the speakers by Mr Steve Hontiveros along with Mr Alexanda Lim. Plaques were also presented to sponsors, Boysen, Cebuana and Philippine Sports Commission.

Philippine team members, Bea Hernandez and Ivan Malig took the athletes oath of sportmanship on behalf of all the players while Mr Bonnie Solis, Host Tournament Coordinator led his referees in the officials oath.

The guests were then treated to a scumptious dinner before performances by El Gamma Penubra, the award winning Ryan Cayabyab Singers and Joseph the Sand Artist followed.