27th Asian Tenpin Bowling Championships Preview

Team Australia is set to proudly represent the nation on the international stage once again as the 27th MWA Asian Tenpin Bowling Championships begin at Blu-O Rhythm & Bowl in Ratchayothin, Bangkok, Thailand.

First held in 1970, the Asian Tenpin Bowling Championships is one of the most prestigious events in the sport, bringing together the top bowlers from across 22 countries in the Asian Zone. This year’s championship will run from September 14-26, marking Australia’s first open-age campaign since hosting the 2022 IBF World Cup on the Sunshine Coast.

Adding extra stakes to this year’s competition, the Asian Championships serve as the official qualification event for the 2025 IBF World Championships in Hong Kong, China. For countries in the Oceania Bowling Federation, including Australia, this event is the key opportunity to secure a spot at next year’s World Championships.

In the qualification process, each country fields a team of six men and six women. Over the course of the championship, the best individual performances across four event categories—Singles, Doubles, Trios, and Teams—will contribute to each player’s All-Events total. The top 5 men’s and top 5 women’s combined scores will determine which country earns the coveted spot at the IBF World Championships.

The battle for qualification is fierce, with Australia and New Zealand locked in a heated rivalry for the one Oceania spot in both the men’s and women’s divisions. The two nations have a storied history of competition, and this year’s championship promises to add another chapter to that rivalry. With both nations vying for the chance to compete on the world stage in Hong Kong next year, every pin knocked down in Bangkok will matter.

Arriving in Thailand over the weekend, Team Australia has settled into camp, preparing for what promises to be a thrilling competition. Following an unofficial practice session on Saturday, the team will participate in today’s official Opening Ceremony before heading into official practice this afternoon. Competition will commence tomorrow.

CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT SCHEDULE

• Singles: 17-18 September
• Doubles: 18-19 September
• Trios: 20-21 September
• Team of 5: 22-23 September
• All-Events Presentation: 24 September
• Masters Finals: 24-25 September

---

All events will consist of a 6-game series, except the Trio and Team of 5 events, which will be split into two blocks of three games each. Every bowler will complete 24 games in total, with the top 16 participants advancing to the prestigious Masters event. The top three from the Masters will battle for medals in the Stepladder Finals, with medal presentations following each event.

Returning for his second campaign as Head Coach of Team Australia’s Open division is Don Lindsay, supported by assistant coach Colin Linton and newly appointed NTS Open Manager Adam Spencer. Together, they bring a wealth of experience and leadership to guide the team through the tournament.

This year’s team boasts a mix of seasoned athletes and exciting newcomers to the international stage. Among them are debutants Alicia Melton, Jordan Dinham, and Scott Robertson, who will don the green and gold for the first time.

Veteran bowler Jarrod Langford, who was part of the silver medal-winning men’s team at the 2016 Championships in Hong Kong at only 19 years old, returns with 8 years of experience to help guide a new-look Team Australia in 2024.

PLAYER PROFILES

AUSTRALIA’S PAST SUCCESS AT THE ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Australia has a proud history at the Asian Tenpin Bowling Championships, with numerous medal-winning performances.

Here are some highlights of Australia’s achievements since the 15th edition in 1998.

1998 – Chinese Taipei, Taiwan – 15th Edition

• Women’s Singles: Gold – Cara Honeychurch
• Women’s Singles: Silver – K. Willeme
• Women’s Doubles: Gold – Maxine Nable & Amanda Bradley
• Men’s Doubles: Bronze – Michael Muir & Frank Ryan
• Women’s Trios: Silver – Cara Honeychurch, Maxine Nable, Amanda Bradley
• Women’s Team: Silver
• Women’s All Events: Gold – Cara Honeychurch
• Men’s All Events: Silver – Mike Muir
• Women’s Masters: Silver – Cara Honeychurch

2000 – Doha, Qatar – 16th Edition

• Women’s Doubles: Gold – Sue Cassell & Ann-Maree Putney
• Men’s Team: Silver – Australia
• Women’s Masters: Silver – Ann-Maree Putney

2002 – 17th Edition – Hong Kong, China

• Womens Singles – Bronze – Cathy Elwell
• Mens Team – Bronze
• Womens Masters – Bronze – Kate Wilson

2004- 18th Edition – Bangkok, Thailand, 2004

• Women’s Doubles Long – Emma Rutten and Ann-Marie Putney – Silver
• Women’s Masters – Ann-Marie Putney

2006 – 19th Edition – Jakarata, Indonesia, 2006

Womens Masters – Bronze –  Ayano Katai

2011 – 21st Edition – Abuy Dhabi, UAE

Women’s Singles – Gold – Lexi Nicoll

2016 – 24th Edition – Hong Kong, China

Men’s Teams – Silver

Tenpin Bowling Australia wishes Team Australia the very best of luck and high scoring
at the 27^th MWA Asian Tenpin Bowling Championships!

Stay updated with all the latest on our Team Australia hub and using the links to streams and scores! Let’s go Australia!!

QUICK LINKS