Salalah retain Oman Bowling title; Al Adawi wins Masters crown

MUSCAT: Salalah Club were crowned champions of the Oman Bowling Committee Clubs League for the 2025/2026 season after a dominant and consistent campaign that underlined their technical strength throughout the competition.
Masirah finished second, while Seeb took third after a close battle that continued until the final rounds. Salalah also shone in the Masters event, with Musab al Adawi claiming first place, followed by teammate Hassan al Kharousi in second. Sultan al Jabri of Masirah came third, while Marwan al Zadjali of Bausher finished fourth.

The closing ceremony was held at the Bowling Centre in Seeb under the auspices of Jaber bin Mohammed al Shaibi, Director of National Teams Affairs at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, in the presence of Said bin Rashid al Qatabi, Chairman of the Oman Bowling Committee.
This season’s league featured more than 90 male and female players representing 15 clubs from across Oman. The competition was held over 15 rounds from October 10 until April 11, reflecting the growing standard of bowling in the Sultanate of Oman.

Salalah sealed the title with 108 points after leading the standings from the early rounds and maintaining their edge until the end. Masirah finished second with 84 points, edging Seeb on total pinfall after both teams ended level on points. Al Amerat also closed the season on 84 points in fourth place, highlighting the intensity of the contest among the leading clubs.
On the individual stage, national team player Musab al Adawi capped Salalah’s impressive campaign by winning the Masters title. The event began with the top 16 players before narrowing down to the decisive rounds featuring Al Adawi, Sultan al Jabri, Hassan al Kharousi and Marwan al Zadjali. In the final, Al Adawi defeated Al Kharousi 214-185 to secure the title، while Sultan al Jabri secured third place.

Saif al Farsi, board member of the Oman Bowling Committee, said the league produced positive outcomes on several levels, including stronger competition, improved technical readiness and the emergence of promising players for future club and national team duties.
He added that the full league format gave all clubs equal chances to compete and helped measure consistency over a long season. Al Farsi also praised the participation of women’s teams and junior categories, describing it as an important step in widening the game’s base and supporting its long-term development in Oman.

For his part, Al Adawi said winning the league and Masters titles was not easy given the close standard among clubs and players. He noted that the Masters competition was one of the toughest phases of the season and said the title came through strong preparation, sustained effort and backing from Salalah Club.
Jaber al Shaibi praised the technical level of the league and said the close margins until the final stages reflected the growing value of the competition on the domestic sporting calendar.