SEA Games: Singapore end 22-year wait for men’s team bowling gold
KUALA LUMPUR — It has been a long 22-year wait, but Singapore men’s bowlers finally got their hands on a South-East Asian (SEA) Games team gold medal on Thursday (Aug 24).
Singapore's Basil Ng reacts as he competes in the SEA Games men's bowling team of five on August 24, 2017. Photo: Jason Quah
KUALA LUMPUR — It has been a long 22-year wait, but Singapore men’s bowlers finally got their hands on a South-East Asian (SEA) Games team gold medal on Thursday (Aug 24).
At the Sunway Mega Lanes, the Singaporean quintet, comprising Basil Ng, Jaris Goh, Darren Ong, Keith Saw and Cheah Ray Han, posted a score of 6,399 pinfalls to emerge top of the seven-team field.
Indonesia came in second with 6,280 pinfalls, while Thailand took the bronze with 6,278 pinfalls.
The last time Singapore won a men’s team gold at the regional event was in 1995, when Ricky Ng, Tommy Ong, Jack Wong, Sam Goh and Lim Choon Heng emerged victorious at the Thailand Games.
Meanwhile, Singapore’s women bowlers retained the silver in the team event after scoring 6,203 pinfalls to finish ahead of third-placed the Philippines (6,075 pinfalls). Hosts Malaysia secured the gold with a score of 6,264 pinfalls.
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