Asian Bowling Federation board meets in Doha before championships
Some 168 bowlers from 18 countries will compete through Nov. 23, and the federation's General Assembly is set for Thursday.
The Executive Board of the Asian Bowling Federation met in Doha on Wednesday, on the sidelines of the 28th Asian Men's and Women's Bowling Championships, Qatar's state news agency QNA reported.
The meeting brought together board members and representatives of member federations, and it was attended by Sheikh Talal Mohammed Al-Sabah, president of the International Bowling Federation, the Asian Bowling Federation and the Kuwait Bowling Federation.
Bandar Mubarak Al Shafi, a board member and secretary-general of the Qatar Bowling Federation, also took part.
Participants discussed the running of the ongoing championships, including their technical and organizational arrangements.
They also talked about ways to develop the sport, raise the level of competition and strengthen cooperation among member federations.
The board reviewed the main items on the agenda for the federation's 28th General Assembly, which is scheduled for Thursday.
Sheikh Talal Al-Sabah thanked the Qatar Bowling Federation for hosting the event, and he said the assembly would elect board members for the next term.
He also said the assembly would choose the countries that will host the Asian Youth and Junior Championships.
The championships open on Friday and run through Nov. 23, with 168 male and female bowlers from 18 countries taking part.
Official competition begins on Saturday, Nov. 14, with the women's singles, and the men's singles follow on Sunday, Nov. 15.
The program also includes doubles, trios, five-player team events and Masters competitions, with medals awarded across the disciplines.
Qatar's team has six players and is coached by Pedro Luis Mirani, assisted by Khalifa Ali Al Kubaisi, the Qatar Bowling Federation said.
Doha's hosting of the event is an important fixture on the 2026 Asian bowling calendar, according to the report.
