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Singapore’s Goh scorches lane with a superb 300 game
Young Kim can spring a Swede surprise in the boys’ Masters
Christmas joy on hold for Esther

Singapore’s Goh scorches lane with a superb 300 game

Posted: 17 Dec 2012 05:33 PM PST

KUALA LUMPUR: Singapore's Nicholas Goh got off to a perfect start in the boys' Open Masters qualifying round of the 13th Milo International Junior All-Star Bowling Championships at the Sunway Pyramid Mega Lanes yesterday.

The 17-year-old rolled down a perfect 300 in the last of his three games to end up third behind compatriots Nicholas Lee (776) and Joel Tan Eng An (763). Nicholas turned in a 221 and 209 in the first two games and with the perfect game ended up with a 730 total.

Competing in only his third tournament this year and first international, scoring the perfect game was the furthest thing from Nicholas' mind.

But the youngster from the Singapore Sports School did have an inkling that he could hit the magical 300 after a smooth start in his third game.

"Actually I didn't really expect to get the 300 game but when everything fell into place by the eighth frame, I got more confident and had a feeling that it was going to happen," said Nicholas.

"I'm very happy. It's a great to get a perfect game.

"Now I hope I can build on it and qualify for the finals and do well in the Masters on Friday," he added.

Nicholas will take home RM1,000 ($S400) for his perfect game if no other bowlers can match his effort.

And the first thing that came to his mind was to give his family and friends back home a big treat.

"It's not much but it's better than nothing. I'll take it," he said in jest.

Young Kim can spring a Swede surprise in the boys’ Masters

Posted: 17 Dec 2012 05:34 PM PST

KUALA LUMPUR: The 13th Milo International Junior All-Star Bowling Championships boys' Open Masters at the Sunway Pyramid Mega Lanes is shaping up to be a close fight.

Among the frontrunners are Singaporeans Nicholas Lee, Joel Tan Eng An and Nicholas Goh, Indonesians Billy M. Islam and Sean Reinhart and Sweden's Kim Bolleby.

Of the lot, if the last name of the Swede sounds familiar, that's because he is the son of Ulf Bolleby, a former national Swedish bowler from 1985-1990.

So it's no wonder that Bolleby, an only child, picked up bowling at the tender age of two.

"I think at that point I was just rolling the ball around," chuckled the 21-year-old Bolleby yesterday. This is his first time in Malaysia and first time competing in the championships.

Having touched down at KLIA on Sunday night, Bolleby admitted that he hadn't had time to explore the city nor think too much about the competition.

"It's my first time here. I'm liking it so far ... I haven't really had time to explore. I just went around here (Sunway Pyramid) a little bit," said Bolleby.

"Honestly, I haven't thought a lot about it ... but of course I want a good score in qualifying and get into the finals. I just really like going to competitions because I enjoy meeting other players. We have such a great community and travelling to different places," added the soft-spoken Bolleby, who won the Open Masters title at the 3rd Dubai International Open Bowling Tournament recently.

Born in Gothenburg but now living in Lindome, the Swedish southpaw spent seven years with the youth team before progressing into the national team two years ago.

"Being a left-hander does have its challenges. It's tough on you mentally because you have to strategise on the go. For a left-hander, it's easy when it's on the left lane but so much harder when its on the right lane," he said.

Bolleby knocked down 679 pins yesterday to be placed 12th in the overseas pool but should have no problems making the cut for the Masters finals on Friday.

Christmas joy on hold for Esther

Posted: 17 Dec 2012 05:34 PM PST

PETALING JAYA: It might be the end of the year affair where everyone is in joyous mood, but national bowler Esther Cheah is not going to take the Milo International All-Stars Masters this week lightly.

The 2010 champion will be looking to end the year with a bang as it'll probably set the benchmark for national bowlers to be selected to the World Tour bowling event – the DHC International Bowling Championships in Japan from Jan 15-19.

"We usually have some time to rest in January, but next year will be different. So I'm taking this event seriously," said Esther.

The Masters, which will culminate with the step-ladder Finals at the Sunway Megalanes in Sunway Pyramid on Saturday, is also set to attract a number of professional bowlers from South Korea and Singapore for the winner's cheque of RM35,000.

"One thing for sure is it will not be an easy feat, at least not for us national bowlers. We have to prove that we should earn the spot to play in Japan by performing well in the Masters," she said.

Esther will be looking to continue her fine form in the Masters after finishing second in the Penang Pesta International Open on Sunday.

Esther knocked down a total of 4,413 pins after 20 games to finish behind surprise winner Rosnani Ramli (4,469). The graded bowler was actually in Penang for a holiday with her family.

"She played really well in the final game although I had the chance to overtake her. She had three open frames and that was the chance (to overtake) but I had difficulty with the lanes as well ... hats off to her," said Esther.

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