Rafiq rules Hong Kong Open for third success in a month


Brilliant trio: (From left) Ahmad Muaz Fishol, Rafiq Ismail and Nur Amirah Auni Azman with their trophies at the 45th Hong Kong Open yesterday.

PETALING JAYA: Bowler Rafiq Ismail has finally won the men’s Open title for Malaysia at the Hong Kong Open – after 18 years!

The 22-year-old defeated teammate and Malaysian Open winner Ahmad Muaz Fishol 236-244, 223-174 at the SCAA Bowling Centre yesterday, for his sensational third victory in a month.

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