Bowlers end 15-year wait to win men’s team event


Asian rulers: The team of Ahmad Muaz Fishol, Tun Ameerul Hakim Tun Hasnul Azam, Timmy Tan, Syazirol Shamsudin, Rafiq Ismail and Syafiq Ridhwan Abdul Malek celebrate after winning the men’s team gold at the Asian Championships in Hong Kong.

PETALING JAYA: Finally!

Bowler Rafiq Ismail was over the moon after ending Malaysia’s long wait for gold in the men’s team event at the Asian Championships yesterday.

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