Every year, the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress organises two championships. They are the Malaysian International Open Bowling Championship 2003 and the Malaysian National and Interstate Bowling Championship 2002.
Malaysian International Open
The Malaysian Open, as it is usually referred to, provides a platform for our local bowlers to compete with many world champions who are invited to participate in this prestigious annual championship. This championship is sponsored by Sports-Toto, Sunway Lagoon Resorts, Malaysia Airlines, Nestle-Milo, and contributors.
If you are an up and coming bowler and you feel that your bowling skills have progressed since you took up bowling, you are eligible to compete provided you are a member of any of the state bowling associations. If you have not reached the standard required to succeed in such a championship, you can always watch some of our national bowlers and world-class bowlers in action. You might even be able to pick up some skills while you watch the bowlers in action.
Up to RM100,000 in prize money is offered in this championship. State Tenpin Bowling Associations also organise their state open championships yearly. For more information about the dates, click here.
Malaysian National and Interstate Championsip
The Malaysian National and Interstate Bowling Championship, organised during year-end, is open only to Malaysian bowlers. The winner of this championship will be crowned the "National Champion" both in the Men's and Ladies' category. At the same time, the Interstate Championship is also held, where all the 12 state associations will send their best bowlers to compete for glory. Each team generally will consist of 4 Men, 4 Women and 8 Youths (4 Boys and 4 Girls - under the age of 21). There are a total of 20 Gold, 20 Silver and 20 Bronze medals to be won from the Singles, Doubles, Team of 4, All-Events and Masters for both the Men and Women category. Medals are also awarded to the Youth Singles, Doubles, Team of 4 and the Masters.
At the same time, prize money of more than RM50,000.00 is also offered for the National Championship. This championship is one of the most popular local championship where bowlers from all over Malaysia compete. Like the Malaysian Open, this championship is also supported by its sponsors.
Sportexcel-NSC-Milo Junior Circuit
The SportExcel-Milo-NSC National Junior Circuit bowling championship, organised by MTBC each year features 6 legs in Penang/Kedah, Perak, Selangor/KL, Melaka, Pahang and Johor in Peninsular Malaysia and in Sarawak/Sabah in East Malaysia.
This circuit allows aspiring youth bowlers who are under the NSC-MTBC Youth Development Programme to compete with youth development trainees from other states. There are two grades for each gender. Boys Open and Boys A, Girls Open and Girls A. Based on the position from each circuit you bowl in, ranking points will be earned. The top 8 based on ranking points from each category will qualify for the GP Finals at the end of all the legs played during the year. |
