BOWLERS STRIKE GOLD
After just 6 months from the formation of the Transplantees Divison within the Thailand Lawn Bowls Association and two residential training camps at Cocos Bowls Pattaya a squad was sent to the Australian Games from September 28th to October 7th. With competitors from Australia, Germany, New Zealand amongst others it was going to be tough but their hard work with Thai coach Sue was soon rewarded with the first bronze medal for the Ladies pairs of Suprapa and Namthip. Then came the golds, with Suprapa gaining the Singles Ladies 50-59 range and Namthip taking the Bronze for a very comprehensive round up in their division. Then came gold to Wassapol in the mens
singles and Arunee in the ladies singles both 19-29 range. In the ladies singles 40-49 range it was a clean sweep with Jutaporn taking gold and Thapanee the silver. The bowls was rounded up by Siam taking Silver and Anan taking Bronze in the mens singles 40-49 range. A superb result from a very friendly family style group with 8 from the 14 players taking a medal and well deserved!
In the overall competition Thailand won 45 gold, 25 silver and 11 bronze completing a worthwhile experience which also included athletics, table tennis, petanque, darts, ten-pin bowling and badminton – well done to all.
The picture shows the winners with coach at the end of the tournament.