LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE FOR S'PORE

Experience helps bowlers to the boys and girls’ singles titles at Asian event

- Kimberly Kwek

When national development squad bowler Mark Leong made his maiden appearance at the Asian Junior Tenpin Bowling Championships in Singapore in August 2023, he was a bundle of nerves as it was his first major competition. He went on to finish 67th in the boys' singles.

Ten months later, with more experience under his belt, the 18year-old claimed the title at Sunway Mega Lanes in Petaling Jaya in his second outing.

The Singapore Sports School student knocked down a total of 1,321 pinfalls over six games, edging out Macau's Chan Chun Lok (1,311) and Malaysian Ethan Goh (1,308) to the gold on June 18.

Leong, who also helped guide several less experienced teammates at the tournament, said: "I felt much different than in previous competitions.

"I knew the procedures leading to the championships and what to expect during the tournament.

"With last year's experience, I was quick to help my teammates to adapt and guide them along."