Rafiq wins fourth gold for nation in Hong Kong


PETALING JAYA: National bowler Rafiq Ismail was on a hot roll to close Malaysia’s campaign on a perfect note with his fourth gold medal in the Asian Championships after winning the men’s Masters event.Stellar feat: Rafiq Ismail ended a seven-year wait for the Masters gold at the Asian Championships in Hong Kong.Stellar feat: Rafiq Ismail ended a seven-year wait for the Masters gold at the Asian Championships in Hong Kong.

Rafiq qualified for the three-man stepladder finals in second spot with a total of 4,907 pins after bowling in two blocks of eight games.

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