Rafiq and Qurratu’Ain fight back from behind to lift national titles


Strong finish: Mohd Rafiq Ismail recovered from a slow start to win the crown.

PETALING JAYA: Mohd Rafiq Ismail and Qurratu’Ain Izdihar Mohd Pozi held their ground when it mattered most to claim the Malaysian Open men’s and women’s bowling titles after two riveting finals at the Sunway Megalanes yesterday.

Both keglers were pushed to the brink in their respective showdowns, surrendering their opening games before digging deep to win the decisive matches and secure their crowns.

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