SPORTS REPORTER
MUSCAT, NOV 12
Oman’s national bowling team is taking part in the 28th Asian Bowling Championships in Doha, Qatar, from November 11 to 22, aiming to compete for medals and strengthen its chances of qualifying for the 2027 World Bowling Championships in South Korea.
Organised by the Qatar Bowling Federation, the continental championship brings together leading Asian bowlers for five competitions.
Oman’s six-member squad comprises Khalid Bait Ali, Hassan al Azri, Sultan al Jabri, Juma al Habsi, Marwan al Zadjali and Hassan al Kharousi. The team is coached by South Korean Honpyo Lee, while Saif bin Sulaiman al Farai, Oman Bowling Committee board member, heads the delegation.
The championship begins with singles and doubles competitions from November 14 to 16, followed by trios and five-member team events from November 17 to 20.
The Masters competition, scheduled for November 21 and 22, will feature the leading players based on their accumulated scores in the preceding four events.
The championship also serves as a qualifying pathway for the 2027 World Championships, with the combined results of each country's five best bowlers counting towards qualification.
Saif al Farai expressed confidence in the team's preparations, saying the players are determined to deliver competitive performances despite facing some of Asia's strongest bowlers.
He stressed the importance of maintaining consistency and concentration throughout the championship, particularly as the results will influence qualification for the World Championships.
Meanwhile, national team player Khalid Bait Ali said the competition provides a valuable opportunity to gain experience against elite Asian opponents.
He noted that the squad had intensified its technical and physical preparations, focusing on accuracy, mental concentration and team coordination.
Bait Ali added that Oman is targeting more than participation, with the players determined to challenge for leading positions and Asian medals.
The team hopes to build on its preparations and produce results that reflect the development of bowling in the Sultanate of Oman.
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