All roads lead to Asian C’ships for bowler Rafiq


PETALING JAYA: National bowler Mohd Rafiq Ismail is aiming to do well in the Thailand Open to cement his place in the Asian Championships squad as early as possible.

The 29-year-old, who has held the Asian No. 1 tag from 2021 to 2025, flew to Bangkok yesterday to prepare for the tournament starting today at Blu-O Rhythm and Bowl Ratchayothin.

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