Al Azri leads May Bowling Championship qualifying standings

MUSCAT: The Oman Bowling Committee’s May Bowling Championship is gathering momentum at Seeb Bowling Centre, with strong competition marking the opening qualifying rounds of the event, which began on May 17 and will continue until May 25.

The championship, organised as part of the committee’s efforts to activate the domestic calendar and raise the competitive level of bowlers in the Sultanate of Oman, has attracted a solid field of players competing across several rounds before the final stage next week.

The qualifying stage is being held from May 17 to 20 over three games, followed by the second round on May 24 at 7:30 pm, consisting of four games. The championship will conclude on May 25 at 7 pm with the final round, also played over four games, to determine the top finishers.

According to the qualifying standings up to 10 pm on May 19, Hassan al Azri topped the overall table with a total of 1,290 points and an average of 215.00. Musab al Adawi followed in second place with 1,242 points and an average of 207.00, while Aisha al Sibani stood third with 1,229 points and an average of 204.83.

Marwan al Zadjali also recorded 1,229 points to place fourth, while Mahmood al Hadidi came fifth with 1,207 points and an average of 201.17. Ahmed al Shukri remained among the leading contenders with 1,202 points, followed by Muadh al Amri with 1,187 points and Ammar al Balushi with 1,167 points.

The standings reflect a competitive opening phase, with several bowlers still in contention to improve their positions before the decisive rounds on May 24 and 25.

BOOSTING THE GAME

Ayman bin Salim al Jahdhami, Secretary of the Oman Bowling Committee, said the championship forms part of the committee’s ongoing plan to provide regular competitive platforms for players and strengthen the game’s presence in Oman.

"The Oman Bowling Committee is keen to organise such championships regularly because they play an important role in raising players' skill levels and identifying promising talent. The May Championship has shown good technical levels since its launch, and we expect the competition to become even stronger in the final rounds as the results remain close among several players," he said.

Al Jahdhami added that the committee appreciates the cooperation of Seeb Bowling Centre and the commitment of all participants, noting that regular competitions help maintain players’ readiness for upcoming local and international events.

The championship will now move towards its decisive stages, with the second and final rounds expected to deliver further excitement as players look to secure podium places and strengthen their overall rankings.