Spectacular Opening for 28th Asian Tenpin Bowling Championships in Doha

The 28th Asian Tenpin Bowling Championships opened this evening in Doha. Organised by the Qatar Bowling Federation at the Qatar Bowling Federation Bowling Center, the event runs until November 23 and features 168 male and female athletes representing 18 Asian countries, bringing together some of the sport’s leading players.

Teams from Qatar, China, Hong Kong, China, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kuwait, Macau, China, Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Chinese Taipei, the United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan are participating. The field comprises 108 men and 60 women, reflecting the scale of participation and the strong competition expected across the different titles.

The opening ceremony was attended by Sheikh Talal Mohammad Al-Sabah, President of the International Bowling Federation, Asian Bowling Federation and Kuwait Bowling Federation; Abdulrahman Abdullah Hassan Al Maliki, Assistant Undersecretary for Sports Affairs at the Ministry of Sports and Youth; and Abdullah Sultan Al Qattan, President of the Qatar Bowling Federation and Vice President of the Asian Bowling Federation. Members of the Qatar and Asian federations, heads of participating delegations, sports figures and championship guests also attended.

The opening ceremony featured celebratory performances reflecting the cultural and civilisational diversity of the participating countries. These included a parade of the participating teams’ flags that embodied unity and fraternity within the Asian bowling community, as well as a performance of the Qatari Ardha.

Speaking during the ceremony, Sheikh Talal Mohammad Al-Sabah praised the preparations and organisational efforts made by the Qatar Bowling Federation to host the 28th Asian Men’s and Women’s Bowling Championships in Doha. He said Qatar’s hosting of the continental event reflects its distinguished standing and ability to organise major sporting championships.

Sheikh Talal said he was happy and proud to be in Doha and participate in the opening of the Asian sporting gathering. He expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to the Qatar Bowling Federation for hosting the championship and for its outstanding preparation and organisation, noting that this was unsurprising given the federation’s extensive experience in organising and hosting sporting events.

He added that the championship provides an important opportunity to bring together some of Asia’s leading male and female bowlers, strengthening communication and sporting competition among the participating federations. He said he looked forward to strong and distinguished competition reflecting the sport’s continued development and advanced technical standard in Asia.

The President of the International, Asian and Kuwaiti Bowling Federations thanked all the Asian federations that had made an effort to participate. He wished the male and female bowlers distinguished performances and the results they aspire to achieve in an atmosphere of fair competition and sportsmanship.

He also expressed his deep appreciation and gratitude to the State of Qatar and the Ministry of Sports and Youth for their generous support of the championship. He said this support is an important pillar for the success of continental sporting gatherings and the advancement of bowling across Asia, concluding by wishing every participating country and team success.

For his part, Qatar Bowling Federation President Abdullah Sultan Al Qattan said during the opening ceremony that the State of Qatar is proud to host the 28th Asian Men’s and Women’s Bowling Championships. The competition is being held in Doha from November 13 to 22 and brings together leading male and female athletes from Asian national teams under the values of fair competition and sporting communication.

Al Qattan said: “The Qatar Bowling Federation welcomes all participating delegations and teams to their second home, Qatar.” He expressed his happiness at hosting this important continental event, describing it as a significant milestone in Asian bowling that allows male and female athletes to demonstrate their abilities and technical potential while competing at the highest level.

He added that hosting the championship reflects the Qatar Bowling Federation’s commitment to continuing its role in supporting and developing bowling and strengthening its position in Asia. The federation seeks to achieve this by hosting major championships and providing the conditions needed for their success, helping raise the sport’s technical standard and expand its participation base.

The Qatar Bowling Federation President thanked the Asian Bowling Federation for its continued cooperation and confidence in granting Qatar the opportunity to host the championship. He said partnership and coordination among sports federations are fundamental to developing the sport and advancing it across the continent.

Al Qattan also expressed his deep gratitude to the Ministry of Sports and Youth for its continuous and unlimited support and its commitment to providing every requirement for the championship’s success and presenting it in a manner befitting the State of Qatar’s standing and distinguished reputation for hosting international and continental sporting events.

He concluded by again welcoming all the participating delegations and wishing the teams and male and female athletes success and distinguished performances. He also expressed hope that the championship would feature strong competition reflecting the development of bowling in Asia and strengthen fraternity and cooperation among all participating countries.

On the competition front, the participating teams completed their official practice today in three squads, putting the finishing touches on their preparations before official competition begins on Saturday, November 14, with the women’s singles. Competition continues on Sunday, November 15, with the men’s singles in two squads, followed by the presentation of singles medals to the male and female winners.

The championships continue on Monday, November 16, with the women’s and men’s doubles. The women’s and men’s trios will be held over two sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 17 and 18, before this stage concludes with the presentation of medals to the leading finishers.

The championship enters a new phase of competition on Thursday and Friday, November 19 and 20, with the women’s and men’s Team of Five events held over two sessions, followed by the presentation of medals to the winning teams.

Attention will turn tomorrow, Saturday, and the following day, Sunday, to the Masters competition, where the leading male and female bowlers will qualify for the finals. The programme culminates with the women’s and men’s Stepladder Finals on Sunday, November 22, featuring medal ceremonies across the various events and the crowning of the Masters champions, bringing the 28th edition of the championship to a close.

The Qatar national team enters the championship with high ambitions, seeking positive results and podium finishes against Asia’s leading bowlers. Qatar is represented by six players: Jassim Mohammed Al Muraikhi, Mohammed Hamad Al Muraikhi, Bader Khalid Al Sada, Talal Ali Al Marri, Musaed Mohammed Al Muraikhi and Abdullah Mohammed Al Dosari.

The team will be coached by Pedro Luis Mirani, assisted by national coach Khalifa Ali Al Kubaisi. The technical staff are counting on the players’ recent preparation and training to help them deliver a distinguished performance and achieve the best possible results against their opponents.

Doha’s hosting of the championship carries particular importance on the 2026 Asian bowling calendar. It is one of the continent’s most prominent events, bringing together leading bowlers and offering opportunities to compete for titles and medals in singles, doubles, trios, team and Masters events.

Hosting the event also confirms the Qatar Bowling Federation’s commitment to strengthening Qatar’s presence on the Asian sporting scene and consolidating its position as a centre for major championships. This contributes to developing bowling, expanding its participation base and opening new opportunities for Asia’s male and female bowlers to continue excelling and achieving success.

Source: QNA

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