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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.

December

IBF News

• IBF releases Bulletin 2 for 2024 Youth World Cup
• IBF releases Bulletin 1 for 2024 World Youth Championships

49th Penang Pesta International Bowling Championships

• Malaysian National youth bags Mixed Open title
• Malaysian, Singapore youth shares top spot
• Malaysian rolls first 300 for overall lead
• Back-to-back title for Malaysian youth

23rd Storm U22 International Junior All-Stars

• Korean, Malaysian bags GenZ Masters crown
• Korea, Malaysia shares Masters glory
• Korea, Singapore dominates Round 1

H.H. Emir Cup 2023

• Sweet success for Swede
• Malaysian wins Step 1 final
• Swede rolls first perfect game
• Hong Kong national takes up second spot
• Swede takes over pole position
• Kuwaiti sets qualifying pace

November

ABF News

• OCA announces postponement of 6th Asiann Indoor & Martial Arts Games
• PTBPP releases Oiling Pattern for 49th Penang Pesta

October

ABF News

• Sunway Megalanes releases Oiling for 23rd Storm U22 Int'l Junior All-Stars
• SBF releases Bulletin 1 for 17th Asian Seniors Bowling Championships

2023 IBF World Bowling Championships

• Canada denies Korea clean sweep of the Team event
• Korea and Hong Kong, China capture Trios titles
• Singapore, Korea shares Doubles glory
• Eight pairs advances with maximum points
• Singapore, Korea shares Doubles glory
• Philippines, Colombia stands out in Group C
• Singapore wins gold and silver medals in Singles
• Malaysia bags gold and silver medals in Singles
• Additional twelve makes next round
• Canadian seals next round spot convincingly
• Hong Kong, China national secures Round 2 spot
• Quartet puts up a convincing Round 1 wins to advance
• Two Four men from four different countries advance
• Two Korean and two Malaysian cruise into next round
• Twenty-three countries set for battle

ABF News

• AIBC releases Bulletin 2 for 35th Asian Intercity Bowling Championships

IBF News

• International Bowling Federation appoints new CEO
• Incumbent re-elected as President of IBF

September

14th Kuwait International Open 2023

• Swede captures first major international title
• Swede surges into second spot
• Trio makes top bracket
• Hong Kong, China national takes over pole position
• Kuwaiti takes early lead

IBF News

• IBF releases Bulletin 6 for 2023 IBF World Bowling Championships
• IBF releases Oiling Pattern for 2023 IBF World Bowling Championships
• IBF releases Bulletin 5 for 2023 IBF World Bowling Championships

ABF News

• Sunway Megalanes releases Oiling Pattern for 3rd Megalanes Senior Masters
• Kuwait releases Oiling Pattern for 14th Kuwait International Open

Sarawak International Open Bowling Championships 2023

• Malaysian captures Open Masters title
• Sarawakian bags Classified Masters crown
• National youth captures U-25 Masters title
• Malaysian remains atop the standings
• Ex-international tops first block qualifying
• EZ Frenz wins Sabati Cup

August

22nd Asian Junior Tenpin Bowling Championships

• Japan denies Singapore a clean sweep
• Aussie, Japanese tops Masters first block
• Four gold medals haul by Singapore on Day 3
• Singapore sweeps Doubles gold
• Singapore, Malaysia wins Singles gold
• 22nd Asian Junior officially opens
• Asian Junior returns to Singapore after 25 years

ABF News

• AIBC releases Bulletin 1 for 35th Asian Intercity Bowling Championships
• JBC releases Oiling Pattern for U22 6th Fukuoka Summer Cup 2023
• Sarawak releases Oiling Pattern for Sarawak International Open 2023

IBF News

• IBF releases Bulletin 3 for 2023 World Senior Championships
• IBF releases Bulletin 1 for 2024 Youth World Cup
• IBF releases Bulletin 4 for 2023 IBF World Bowling Championships

July

47th MWA-Singha Thailand International Open

• Topseeds crowned champions
• Indonesian, Malaysian wins Round 2
• Korean, Malaysian ends qualifying in pole
• Korean, Malaysian takes over lead after Block 2
• Malaysians rule Squad C
• Thai, Singaporean takes over lead
• Malaysia, Chinese Taipei shares joy
• Indonesian, Malaysian leads opening squad
• Malaysian captures Men's Grade A title
• Convincing victory for Malaysian and Taiwanese
• Girls rule Youth Open Masters finals

ABF News

• SBF releases Bulletin 2 for 22nd Asian Junior
• SBF releases Oiling Pattern for 22nd Asian Junior
• SDSC extends invitation to Singapore Para Bowling International 2023

IBF News

• IBF releases Bulletin 1 for 2023 World Senior Championships
• Championships Format
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21st Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling Championships

• Catch the video highlights of the championships
• Filipino, Singaporean captures Masters gold
• Korean vying for first gold
• Korean eyeing third gold
• Singapore wins Girl's Team gold
• Philippines snatches Boy's Team gold
• Korean boys top Team Block 1
• Korea leads Girl's Team first block
• Korea, Malaysia bags Doubles Gold
• Singapore, Hong Kong tops Doubles Squad 2
• Korea rules Doubles opening squad
• Chinese Taipei, Korea captures first gold
• Aussies dominate second squad
• Thai, Aussie tops opening squad
• Fabulous ceremony at the opening
• Seventeen countries vying for glory

June

2023 Macao-China International Open

• Topseeds capture first international title
• Korean women dominate Round 1 finals
• Japanese rules Round 1 finals
• Hong Kong and Macau nationals take top spots
• Malaysian eyeing back-to-back titles
• National bowler wins Macao Cup

46th Hong Kong International Open

• Masters crown for Malaysian and Hong Kong
• Hong Kong youth wins Stage 1
• Singaporean captures Youth Open title
• Overnight leader shoots perfect game
• Malaysian vying for back-to-back titles
• Macau nationals shine in Hong Kong
• National keglers eyeing Men's crown
• Duo to lead Hong Kong women's challenge
• Hong Kong International Open returns

IBF News

• IBF releases Bulletin 3 for 2023 IBF World Bowling Championships

ABF News

• TTBA releases Oiling Patterns for 21st Asian Youth Bowling Championships

41st Malaysian International Open 2023

• Malaysians sweep Open Masters titles
• Malaysians sweep Graded Masters titles
• Malaysian, Singaporean tops Round 1

May

1st Asian Para Tenpin Bowling Championships

• Chinese Taipei and Hong Kong wins Trios gold
• Thailand steals limelight on Day 3
• Philippines, Singapore shares glory on Day 2
• Fabulous start for host Hong Kong
• Opening ceremony marks the start of 1st Asian Para
• Nine countries taking part in first Asian Para
• Double Para Bowling Championships to kick off in Hong Kong

IBF News

• IBF releases Bulletin 2 for 2023 IBF World Bowling Championships

PBF 4th Philippine International Open

• Filipina, Singaporean crowned champions
• Malaysian rookie rules Women's Round 1
• Singaporean snatches Round 1 lead
• Filipina vying for first title
• Malaysia sweeps Youth Masters titles
• Singapore continues to shine in qualifying
• Singapore men dominate qualifying
• Singaporean eyeing maiden win

ABF News

• TTBA releases Oiling Pattern (Open) for 47th MWA-Thailand International Open
• MCBA releases Oiling Pattern for 2023 Macao-China International Open

April

ABF News

• HKTBC releases Oiling Pattern for 46th Hong Kong International Open
• SBF releases Oiling Pattern for 53rd Singapore International Open
• PBF releases Oiling Pattern for PBF 4th Philippine International Open
• MTBC releases Oiling Pattern for 41st Malaysian International Open
• TTBA releases Bulletin 1 for 21st Asian Youth Bowling Championships

March

ABF News

• Singapore releases Bulletin 1 for 22nd Asian Junior Bowling Championships

IBF News

• IBF releases Bulletin 1 for 2023 IBF World Bowling Championships

ABF News

• HKSAPD releases Bulletin 1 for 1st Asian Para Bowling Championships 2023

February

ABF News

• Oiling Pattern released for Sonic International Classic 2023

January

26th Asian Tenpin Bowling Championships

• Video highlights of the championships now available
• Malaysian, Singaporean crowned Masters champions
• Korea eying Masters victory
• Malaysia, Korea crowned team champions
• Korean men snatches first block lead
• Korea takes first block lead
• First gold for Malaysia, third for Singapore
• Malaysia, Singapore tops Trios first block
• Singapore, Korea bags Doubles gold
• Squad 1 leaders win Singles gold
• Traditional ceremony marks opening of championships
• Sixteen countries all set for championship
• Hong Kong launches 26th Asian Championships

HKTBC News

• Hong Kong releases Special Bulletin on Covid-19 Guidelines

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More News

49th Penang Pesta

21st Dec: Malaysian National youth bags Mixed Open title.

23rd Junior All-Stars

15th Dec: Korean, Malaysian bags GenZ Masters crown.

H.H. Emir Cup 2023

9th Dec: Sweet success for Swede.

IBF World Championships

15th Oct: Canada denies Korea clean sweep of the Team event.

14th Kuwait Open

1st Oct: Swede captures first major international title.

Sarawak Open 2023

9th Sep: Malaysian captures Open Masters title.

22nd Asian Junior

25th Aug: Japan denies Singapore a clean sweep.

47th MWA Thailand Open

28th Jul: Topseeds crowned champions.

21st Asian Youth

12th Jul: Filipino, Singaporean captures Masters gold.

2023 Macao China Open

25th Jun: Topseeds capture first international title.

46th Hong Kong Open

17th Jun: Masters crown for Malaysian and Hong Kong.

41st Malaysian Open

3rd Jun: Malaysians sweep Open Masters titles.

1st Asian Para 2023

31st May: Chinese Taipei and Hong Kong wins Trios gold.

PBF 4th Philippine Open

21st May: Filipina, Singaporean crowned champions.

26th Asian Championships

18th Jan: Malaysian, Singaporean crowned Masters champions.

Sarawak Open 2022

26th Nov: PBA pro bags Open Masters title.

16th Asian Senior

15th Nov: Philippines, Malaysia, Japan ends with Masters Gold.

46th Thailand Open

8th Sep: Third grand double for Thailand.

21st MWA Asian Junior

19th Aug: Chinese Taipei, Singapore shares glory.

H.H. Emir Cup 2022

8th Jul: Finn crowned Emir Cup champion.

31st SEA Games 2021

19th May: Philippines, Singapore crowned Team champions.

47th Penang Pesta

18th Dec: Malaysian, Korean crowned champions.

20th Storm U22 All-Stars

13th Dec: All-Stars titles for Malaysian and Korean.

30th SEA Games

8th Dec: Masters gold for Indonesia and Singapore.

55th AMF World Cup

23rd Nov: South African, Australian crowned World Champions.

2019 Tiger Bowling Cup

21st Nov: American PBA pro captures Tiger Cup crown.

2019 PBA-WBT Finals

7th Nov: Second WBT Final title for Brit.

WBT-PBA 13th Kuwait Open

6th Nov: Brit makes WBT Finals with victory.

25th Asian C'Ships

30th Oct: Malaysia, China shares Masters glory.

2019 PBA-WBT Thailand

28th Sep: Swede bags second Thailand Tour title.

Sarawak Open 2019

10th Sep: National bowler captures Open Masters crown.

2019 Women's C'ships

30th Aug: Singapore bags Masters gold.

ABF Tour Chinese Taipei

18th Aug: Double joy for Chinese Taipei.

19th Kaohsiung Open

17th Aug: Deserving victory for Thai and Singaporean.