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We provide tenpin bowling news in Asia. Many of these news are provided to us by the championship organisers or the ABF member federations. Some of these news can be viewed via a link to the organisers' websites.

2010 | 2008 | 2009 |
August
World Men's Championships 2010
USA dominates Masters finals
Third gold for United States
Top spot not good enough
Colombia clinches Squad 2 pole
A stroll in the park USA
Second fourth seed takes victory
Taiwanese takes last squad
No change from Squad 3
Americans revel in second block
No inroads from third squad
Leader misses top four
Malaysia sets trios benchmark
Sweden takes narrow win
No takers in final squad
Germany snatches third spot
American pair tops Squad No. 3
Malaysia shines in second squad
Sweden takes first squad
American wins first gold
Status quo after final squad
Top 4 changes in Squad 4
Finn shoots first 300 for lead
Japanese takes over lead
Korean sets benchmark
Opening kicks off world meet
ABF News
World bowlers converge in Munich
On-site coverage of World meet
July
World Youth Championship 2010
Korea sweeps Masters titles
Korea steals limelight in Masters
Korea celebrates Team double
Estonia upstages favorites
Team USA grabs lead
Malaysia turns up at team
American boys dominate doubles
High scoring victory for Colombians
England takes gold
Korean on a hot streak
Picturesque opening at Tali Bowl
Youths from 47 countries for meet
ABF News
ABF-USBC Coach Accreditation Programme
ABF-Kegel Lane Inspection Course
World Cup heads to French Riviera
ABF Tour Indonesia 2010
Narrow victories for Aussie, Hong Kong lass
8th Indonesia International Open
Victories to top seeds
Malaysian advances as top seed
Surprise spinner in the lead
Singapore Sports School dominates
Indonesian stakes claim on title
Singapore, Korea shares honours
Filipino shares lead
Korean clinches maiden title
Singaporean claims pole position
Korean grabs early lead
12th Asian Schools Tenpin Bowling Championship
Thai denies Japan double victory
Japan, Thai springs surprise lead
Singapore lands two gold medals
Japan, Malaysia wins Doubles Gold
Malaysia, Philippine wins first gold
ABF Tour Macau 2010
Macau denies Hong Kong a double
2nd Macau China International Open 2010
Southpaws triumph in finals
Malaysian advances as top seed
Korean women dominate Round 1
Malaysian on a roll
Indonesian snatches lead
Maiden victory for Macau youth
Singaporean rules in Macau
June
13th PBAP Bevida-Storm International Classic
Maiden title for Malaysian
Malaysian ends qualifying in pole
39th Philippines International Open
Philippine scores fabulous double
Top spot for Youth champion
Filipinas dominates Round 1
Champs up for the challenge
Malaysian takes over lead
National youth claims first win
Filipino eying to regain title
Hall of Famer shows old sparks
4th Singapore Sports School-Opulent Int'l Under-18
Hong Kong lad takes maiden victory
Thai ends third block in pole
National youth takes over lead
Singapore lass tops first block
43rd Singapore International Open
Top seeds win Masters title
Malaysian retains top seed
Pole for national champion
Close finish in first block
Scramble for finals heats up
Double victory for national youths
Malaysians make impact
Maestro bags Senior title
Foreign bowlers make their mark
Well deserved victories
Hard work pays off for youth
Youngster shines in qualifying
Singaporean eying a home victory
Early lead for Singapore bowlers
May
ABF News
Malaysia to host Commonwealth Championship
ABF Tour - Bahrain 2010
Emirati celebrates fourth title
9th Kingdom of Bahrain International Open
Convincing victory for Williams
Big Mack on a roll
American PBA makes top 6
A strong showing from UAE
Emirati youngster shines
American PBA takes pole
Lefties dominate second squad
Kuwaiti youth snatches lead
Singaporean off to a hot start
Bahranis dominate opening squad
April
ABF Tour - Egypt 2010
Maiden tour title for Qatari
12th Sinai International Open
Victories for worthy champions
Tense finale in Ladies' Top 8 finals
High scoring Top 16 first block
Lefties dominate second block
Emirati, Malaysian tops first block
Malaysians make impact
Kuwaiti storms into the lead
Egyptian maestro grabs lead
ABF Tour - Thailand 2010
Thailand celebrates grand double
36th MWA Thailand International Open
Titles to Aussie and Indonesian
American pro back in form
Birthday present for Indian
Asian No. 1 storms into second
Indonesian captures Youth title
Korean regains top spot
Malaysian poised for double
Thai aiming to retain title
Thai eying for maiden title
ABF Tour - Saudi 2010
First tour title since 2004
4th Saudi International Open Bowling Tournament
Convincing victory for Singaporean
Indonesian outclasses field
Emirati southpaw tops Squad 7
Korean debutant takes Squad 6
Superb pole for Filipino
Aussie takes early lead
ABF Tour - Kuwait 2010
Emirati wins back-to-back titles
March
7th Kuwait International Open
A close contest in the finals
Finn off to a flying start
Smooth sailing for Europeans
Malaysian snatches third overall
Europeans continue domination
Swedes take first and second
Japanese moves up to pole
Kuwaiti takes last squad
Europeans dominate third squad
Bahraini tops second sqaud
Thai leads opening squad
ABF Tour Tournament of Champions 2009
Indonesia celebrates fabulous double
Thais steal limelight on Day 2
Korean stamps her mark
Thai nationals take centre stage
Season-campaigner takes lead
33rd Canon Malaysian International Open
Title remains in Malaysia
PBA champion tops Round 2
Hong Kong wonder kid shines
Asia No. 1 tops table
National champ eyes third title
H.H. Emir Cup 2010
Qatari regains Emir Cup
Singaporean gunning for second title in Doha
Emirati southpaw snatches pole
Kuwaitis making impact
American eying to retain title
Overnight leader stretches lead
Qatari takes early lead
February
1st Dubai International Bowling Tournament 2010
Finn conquers three lefties
Singaporean snatches pole
Filipino grabs surprised lead
Newcomer takes maiden victory
Finn, Canadian on a roll
Duo stakes claim on title
Two awards in three days
Filipino shoots first 300
Hong Kong kegler takes over lead
Locals continue to dominate
Locals take early lead
January
15th Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling Championship
Hong Kong, Korea shares glory
Wonder kid takes convincing lead
Korean girls return to form
Malaysia strikes first gold
Singapore defies odds to win gold
Japan, Malaysia tops first block
Hong Kong storms to first gold
Korea pips Malaysia to the lead
Convincing victory for Singapore
Narrow victory for Korean
Hong Kong takes slender lead
Korea underlines supremacy
Lavish opening for Youth tourney
Kuwait ready for the Asian Youth
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World Men's C'ship 2010
21st Aug: USA dominates Masters finals. Full story...
World Youth C'ship 2010
1st Aug: Korea sweeps Masters titles. Full story...
ABF Tour Indonesia
18th Jul: Narrow victories for Aussie, Hong Kong lass. Full story...
8th Indonesia Open
17th Jul: Victories to top seeds. Full story...
12th Asian Schools
11th Jul: Thai denies Japan double victory. Full story...
ABF Tour Macau
4th Jul: Macau denies Hong Kong a double. Full story...
2nd Macau Open
3rd Jul: Southpaws triumph in finals. Full story...
13th PBAP Classic
25th Jun: Maiden title for Malaysian. Full story...
39th Philippines Open
20th Jun: Philippine scores fabulous double. Full story...
4th SSS U-18 C'ship
11th Jun: Hong Kong lad takes maiden victory. Full story...
43rd Singapore Open
5th Jun: Top seeds win Masters title. Full story...
ABF Tour Bahrain
9th May: Emirati celebrates fourth title. Full story...
9th Bahrain Open
8th May: Convincing victory for Williams. Full story...
ABF Tour Egypt
30th Apr: Maiden tour title for Qatari. Full story...
12th Sinai Open
29th Apr: Victories for worthy champions. Full story...
ABF Tour Thailand
19th Apr: Thailand celebrates grand double. Full story...
36th MWA Thailand Open
18th Apr: Titles to Aussie and Indonesian. Full story...
ABF Tour Saudi
9th Apr: First tour title since 2004. Full story...
4th Saudi Open
8th Apr: Convincing victory for Singaporean. Full story...
ABF Tour Kuwait
1st Apr: Emirati wins back-to-back titles. Full story...
7th Kuwait Open
31st Mar: A close contest in the finals. Full story...
ABF Tour TOC
26th Mar: Indonesia celebrates fabulous double. Full story...
33rd Malaysian Open
20th Mar: Title remains in Malaysia. Full story...
H.H. Emir Cup 2010
4th Mar: Qatari regains Emir Cup. Full story...
1st Dubai Open 2010
26th Feb: Finn conquers three lefties. Full story...
15th Asian Youth
2nd Feb: Hong Kong, Korea shares glory. Full story...
9th Qatar Open
19th Dec: Biggest career win for Singaporean. Full story...
5th East Asian Games
12th Dec: Final gold medals to Korea. Full story...
23rd Asian Intercity
27th Nov: Daegu retains Shinzo Sato Cup. Full story...
45th AMF World Cup
19th Nov: Dream comes true for debutants. Full story...
3rd Asian Indoor Games
7th Nov: UAE, Korea wins third gold. Full story...
Jakarta Super Classic
23rd Oct: Pay day for Malaysians. Full story...
ABF Tour Indonesia
18th Oct: Korean retains title, Filipino first win. Full story...
2nd Ancol Open
17th Oct: Topseeds clinch Masters titles. Full story...
ABF Tour Hong Kong
4th Oct: Experience prevails for champions. Full story...
35th Hong Kong Open
3rd Oct: Third Asian title to Amercian pro. Full story...
7th Euro-Med Storm
25th Sep: First Asian title for American. Full story...
11th Samho Korea Cup
18th Sep: Big win for American. Full story...
3rd Opulent SSS U-18
11th Sep: Thailand youth triumphs. Full story...
ABF Tour Macau
6th Sep: Sweet return to victory. Full story...
Macau China Open
5th Sep: Topseeds triumph in finals. Full story...
7th Indonesia Open
14th Aug: Malaysia, Indonesia retains title. Full story...
World Women's C'ship
2nd Aug: Colombian denies Korea clean sweep. Full story...
12th PBAP Classic
2nd Aug:  Hong Kong kegler wins first title. Full story...
World Games 2009
22nd Jul: Colombian, Finn crowned champs. Full story...
1st Asian Youth Games
6th Jul: Singapore, Korea wins third gold. Full story...
38th Philippines Open
14th Jun: Filipino, Malaysian bags crowns. Full story...
42nd Singapore Open
6th Jun: Southpaws claim Masters titles. Full story...
11th Asian Schools
26th May: Japan emerges as overall champion. Full story...
ABF Tour Saudi
9th May: Thai clinches another title. Full story...
3rd Saudi Open
8th May: Colombian wins title on second chance. Full story...
World Ranking Masters
2nd May: Finland, Malaysia claims world titles. Full story...